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Games like The Long Drift

Games like The Long Drift

Games like The Long Drift

Looking for games like The Long Drift? Here are top casual simulation recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Calling Home, Spaceport Trading Company or Tiny Biomes: Cozy Idle.

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  1. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    50% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Discover. Create. Manage.Discover new planets, gather resources, and explore ancient civilizations! Build outposts to repair your ship, and reaching your homebase remains your top priority! Calling Home offers a fresh take on the Resource Management genre. Begin by gathering resources, building, automating, and optimizing your outpost. Explore planets and adjust to their unique environments to fin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Calling Home.

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  2. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    90% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    Players take on the role of a spacefaring merchant in a galaxy filled with diverse planets, each with its own economy, resources, and challenges. Amass wealth and reputation by trading goods, negotiating with factions, and navigating the intricacies of interstellar commerce. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spaceport Trading Company.

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  3. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 155 reviews

    Gather woods! Tiny Biomes: Cozy Idle is a relaxing incremental game. Watch tiny animals peacefully generate resources while you gather wood in a calm harvesting area. Build small biomes, earn gold, and enjoy steady progress at your own pace—no pressure, no timers, just cozy vibes. Skill tree! Spend your resources to unlock skill tree upgrades and permanently boost your biome’s production. Gat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Biomes: Cozy Idle.

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  4. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 403 reviews

    The Great Gate has opened; adventure and riches await!Welcome to the Canis Major dwarf galaxy! We hope that your trip through the Great Gate was a safe one; many of the fortune-seekers that embark on this dangerous journey never make it this far. After all, an unauthorized jump of 25,000 light years through a heavily guarded artificial wormhole is bound to cause some issues – both technical and le… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vanguard Galaxy.

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  5. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    68% User Score Based on 136 reviews

    The year is 2033. You, an ex-Marine with little opportunities left, have signed up with Utopia Arura, a large mining corporation on Mars. They have sent you to a location they have proposed but you have chosen for mining. Everything else is up to you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Utopia Colony.

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  6. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    38% User Score Based on 485 reviews
    Critic Score 56%Based on 6 reviews

    Take the role of Captain in this Space Survival Simulation as you explore a massive star system in search of a new home for humanity. Outfit your ship, hand pick your crew and set off on a journey through an open-world where you must scavenge resources, shelter civilians and outrun a hostile alien force. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into the Stars.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    70% User Score Based on 337 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 3 reviews

    A poetic, roguelike space odyssey in a procedurally generated world When home is no more... Resources are sparse. The world is infinite and unknown. The universe is lonely, open and unforgiving. You're drifting, in a big, empty and silent space. Searching for a new home. You know a few coordinates to some random locations; but this is the only information you got. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RymdResa.

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  8. Unit 42: Adrift In Space is a 2D space-themed video game that blends exploration with management and automation. The game focuses on resource gathering, crafting, and constantly upgrading your ship. Your mission is to take command of Unit 42, a modular ship that you will need to repair, expand, and improve in order to progress and complete your final objective. GATHERExplore regions and collect e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UNIT 42: Adrift in Space.

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  9. WHAT IS IT? Take command of a scrappy starship and become the ultimate arm-chair space ship captain in Frontiers Reach : Battlespace! Frontiers Reach : Battlespace is a low stress management/idle game set in the Frontiers Reach Universe. Where in FR1 you took on the role of a pilot fighting in a desperate bid to escape an interstellar war, here you'll take command of a carrier and participate … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frontiers Reach : Battlespace.

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  10. Have you ever dreamt of venturing out into deep space with nothing but your own spaceship filled with everything you need to survive a lifetime in space? Have you wondered how it feels to be a weightless astronaut and be the first human to step on an entirely unexplored planet.. or an entire galaxy? Will you find out if there is anyone else out there, or is it just an infinity of nothingness? T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starpath.

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  11. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    On board a space cruiser, you'll travel the actual distance of the entire universe known to man. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Idle Space Cruiser.

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    41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

       Play the demo now. This demo includes a complete gameplay loop with the first Ascension. Your progress carries into the full game. Actively being improved based on player feedback.    DataFall is a cyberpunk idle clicker built around automation, scaling systems, and controlled overload. Your units operate continuously, generating resources and filling the screen with motion and numbers… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DataFall.

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  13. Collector's Edition Luft Gears is a dieselpunk space simulation originally built for the Game Boy! Now fully playable on Steam. This faithful port preserves every pixel, sound, and moment from the original cartridge, while adding modern comforts for PC players. Take command of your ship as a veteran pilot sent to investigate a mysterious distress signal from deep space. Manage your systems, ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Luft Gears.

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  14. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 730 reviews

    Embark on an EPIC Journey through Space with Galaxy Idle Clicker! Upgrade your Spaceship with countless enhancements as you explore 5 vast Universes, each containing 4 Galaxies, 4 Solar Systems per Galaxy, 6 Planets per System, and 9 Areas per Planet. (4.320 Areas!) Conquer each Area by defeating enemy ships, collecting resources, and rescuing prisoners. Experience four unique reset syst… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy Idle Clicker.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 505 reviews

    Send expeditions to explore passing asteroids Find resources and gather them while the asteroid is in range Start automating! Your growing collection of mining equipment will speed things up. Worker bots will carry things around. Your Command bot will support them. Upgrade your tools! There are many corporations in the asteroid belt and each has specialized devices to offer. D… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astronomics.

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  16. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    A relaxing bullet heaven, farming adventure. Play as a powerful Warlock with a side hustle harvesting plants in space. Build the ultimate space farm as you explore the galaxy and stumble onto the mystery of a dead planet. Cultivate exotic plant life, trade your harvests for credits, and customize your runs with unique powers in this roguelite adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Farmer: Warlock of the Universe.

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  17. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    78% User Score Based on 97 reviews

    The Great Nacho Wars have ended. A corrupt galactic government saps life and resources from the many war-weary planets it controls. Your alien family risks everything across an open-world galactic odyssey to find a mysterious land of new beginnings. And they’re all aware of their simulated nature. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lilith Odyssey.

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  18. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    54% User Score Based on 354 reviews

    Managing a fleet across a dangerous galaxy. Every star and planet holds untold riches and dangers. Each encounter will require skills in trading, diplomacy, and combat. Allocate power to engines, charge all weapons, and take on the worst the galaxy has to handle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interstellaria.

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  19. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Desktop Colony is a cosy, incremental, semi-idle colony simulator designed to sit on top of your desktop allowing you to work on other tasks while growing your space colony! Asteroid MiningSend out probes to search for resources to mine. Every asteroid increases your resources generated per minute. Build Ships and StructuresBuild habs to house more colonists and watch the ships fly around y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desktop Colony.

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  20. Little Desktop Runner is a minimal interaction game about going on runs. Automatically level up and run further, collect achievements and reach the end of the world. https://store.steampowered.com/widget/4167350/ Minimal Gameplay Press run and get back to work, your little runner will put the work in and let you know when they're ready to go. Upgrade your Homestead Automatically g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Desktop Runner.

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    Welcome to the Final Frontier of Idle GamesMine the galaxy, upgrade your ship, and uncover the mysteries of deep space in this addictive idle clicker where your journey is just beginning. Mine Across the CosmosStart small on a dusty asteroid and work your way up to harvesting rare resources from moons, planets, stars, black holes, and even stranger celestial anomalies. Each location is a new pan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OREBIT.

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  22. Rionag: Survey Fleet is a top-down starship builder and logistics game where it's your job to balance the needs of the crews with cutting-edge equipment on board. Each technology unlocks new capabilities for your ships to go through more hazardous environments, enabling you to make new discoveries and explore new worlds. Design the best ships for the job, with the fastest ships being the smalle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rionag: Survey Fleet.

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  23. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    91% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Hello, Dean! Welcome to your Hero Academy. This is a desktop simulation management idle game designed specifically for PC players. Inspired by classic Kairosoft gameplay combined with lightweight desktop idle mechanics, you won't need to micromanage every battle. Instead, as the supreme decision-maker of the academy, you'll focus on planning building layouts, recruiting promising heroes, and pavin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle On! Hero Academy.

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  24. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    90% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    As a dream world guardian, help to build the tiny home inside your globe. Game Features: Full Idler They live independently within the Dream Globe Strategic Assistance Help buy upgrades to boost efficiency Treasure Trove Discover 100+ gemstones, crops & foods Various Dream Region With different scenes and resources If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dream Globe.

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  25. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 889 reviews

    Little-Known Galaxy is a cozy single-player RPG space adventure full of friendly characters, exploration, crafting, and farming. STORY! Join Space Alliance as a new captain-in-training and work with your quirky crew to solve the mysteries of an ancient relic found on the Grey Planet. What mysteries will it uncover? What kind of adventure lies ahead? And who will you meet along the way? It’s up to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little-Known Galaxy.

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  26. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    75% User Score Based on 77 reviews

    Land on an alien world with nothing but your wits, your tools, and your drive to thrive. Build, explore, and automate in this sci-fi resource management game. From humble beginnings to a sprawling space base! Construct your base from scratch using anything you can find - from primitive resources to unknown alien materials. Unlock blueprints, optimize your workflow with automation, and pu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prospector.

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  27. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 663 reviews

    Grab your jetpack and explore procedural asteroid fields, derelict spaceships and abandoned outposts. Build your Space Rig to process scavenged trash. Craft, trade and fight your way to success in this interstellar, open-world sandbox. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Trash Scavenger.

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  28. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Welcome to the thrilling space arcade adventure "Space Killer" This game combines all your favorite elements: SURVIVORS, LOOTING, RPG-ARCADE, and ROGUELIKE ELEMENTS Choose your space ship and enter the battle for the universe against the unknown threat of the "Xenarians." The fate of the entire cosmos depends on you. Now when you buy the game, you'll have 2 games in 1 Fea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Killer.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 2,070 reviews

    Explore endless Universe and create the most efficient constellation of colonies. Build conveyor systems to automate production. Take care of Astronauts and their needs! Establish new colonies as part of intergalactic simulation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astro Colony.

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  30. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    68% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Stardust Tycoon This project has been moved to Steam where current development is ongoing. Please visit the Steam page and wishlist the game. Steam link : Stardust Tycoon on Steam ***************** Old description below *********************** This game is a 2D sandbox space game, inspired by the original "Frontier Elite". I've taken some liberties regarding the gameplay, but overall, you're… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stardust Tycoon.

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  31. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    49% User Score Based on 224 reviews

    If you ever dreamed of exploring space at a relaxed pace, here's a journey designed for you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Travel Idle.

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  32. Introducing Star Armada an engaging auto-battler strategy game where you forge your ultimate armada of capital spaceships and lead them into epic battles against formidable foes. Experience dynamic gameplay as you unlock powerful upgrades, turrets, and abilities with each playthrough, and test your strategic prowess in this immersive journey through the cosmos. In Star Armada you'll navigate the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Armada.

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  33. What is Fractured Realms?: Fractured Realms is a UI-driven, idle-style RPG that blends classic fantasy progression with strategic base-building. Drawing inspiration from Old School RuneScape, Melvor Idle, and the structured upgrade systems of Clash of Clans, this game offers a fresh take on skill-based progression and world-building — all without traditional character movement. Rather than contr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fractured Realms.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 2,288 reviews

    Terraform a lifeless rock into a lush and habitable world. Build trucks, trains, and sprawling factories on an enormous hexagonal planet. Grow its population to millions. Enjoy a dynamic simulation of atmosphere, temperature, water, and forests. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plan B: Terraform.

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  36. 20%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    26% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Embark on an epic adventure to Mars in Horizon Journey, an open-world survival game that blends colonization, terraforming, and exploration in both single-player and multiplayer co-op modes. Set in the year 2053, you are part of the 17th Endeavor mission, tasked with the monumental challenge of making Mars a new home for humanity. Features:Authentic Martian Landscape: Experience Mars like never… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horizon Journey.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 383 reviews

    Tiny Terraces is an idle-farming game, where you can watch tiny guys do different tasks around the terrace as you work on things outside the game. Grow Crops: Plant crops and watch as the tiny guys manage the garden plots by watering, weeding, and harvesting. Craft Tiny Guys: Use certain crops and tiny guy parts to craft more tiny guys to help manage the terrace. Decorate: Use money produc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Terraces.

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    41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    67% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    The world inside your fish tank is a universe in miniature. Place it anywhere on your screen to transform your desktop from a place of work and study into a serene harbor for your mind. It's more than just a visual treat; it's your personal retreat. Zoom in and out seamlessly to admire your fish up close or to focus on your work. When the pressure of the day gets to you, why not take a short break… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idlequarium.

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  39. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 213 reviews

    Build and manage your cute cozy cafe while working studying or streaming. Farming and serving delicious dishes to adorable animal customer in your cafe on the bottom of your screen, all while you're working on other tasks and enjoying your day. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Not Monday Cafe.

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  41. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 560 reviews

    Introversion Software, the indie legends behind Prison Architect, Darwinia, DEFCON and Uplink, present to you the broken, unfinished and bug filled Alpha of The Last Starship. Pick a ship hull, kit her out with engines, life-support, sensors and rail guns and start your galactic adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Starship.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    61% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Signals is a casual planet hopper strategy game. Explore systems, harvest resources and repair alien devices. You’ll need to strategically work with the market to maximize your income while covering the cost of your operation in order to follow strange signals and discover what waits at the source. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Signals.

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  43. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    64% User Score Based on 72 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 1 reviews

    Explore unique star systems in AGOS: A Game of Space! Scavenge resources, face the danger of space and save humankind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AGOS: A Game of Space.

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  44. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Terrene is a pixel art space adventure game where you explore procedurally generated planets, fight enemy swarms, and craft unique weapons and tools. The game features a variety of gameplay mechanics, including exploration, crafting, mining, story, couch co-op, ship flight, and more. In Terrene, you will: Explore near endless procedurally generated planets, each with unique biomes. Fight enemy … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terrene - An evidence of life game.

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  46. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    78% User Score Based on 510 reviews

    In Final Upgrade, you will experience the role of artificial intelligence (AI), created by mankind to help spread colonists across the galaxy. In each game session, you are tasked with conquering one of the regions of the galaxy. Arriving at the site with one ship carrying minimal resources, you must build a massive factory spread over 100 sectors, producing all sorts of resources that the coloni… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Final Upgrade.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 316 reviews

    Your spaceship crashed on an alien planet. Explore, salvage, craft, trade, manage and upgrade your way back home! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Nova.

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    41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    50% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    You're the AI of a rickety colony ship, bound for the red planet. You have limited resources, a desperate crew, and an unknown fate awaiting you. Can you survive the journey across the Big Black? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Destination Ares.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    74% User Score Based on 328 reviews

    Gaia Beyond is a handcrafted 2D Action-RPG, an exploration mix built around the core features fighting, mining and trading. Your decisions are footprints within a vast non-linear solar system. Forge alliances among numerous factions and develop relations with hundreds of NPCs. Focus on trading and personal interaction or embark on science missions – hunt down pirates and collect their bounty. Inf… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gaia Beyond.

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  50. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    82% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Rebuild a frontier town and grow its community as you follow a young adventurer’s journey to find a legendary artifact!  Explore the frontier, fight monsters in turn-based combat and collect materials in order to restore the town and uncover the mystery of the artifacts. As you complete quests and get to know the townsfolk, you can learn how you can help them and grow the tiny village into a pros… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frontier Quest.

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