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Looking for games like Universe X? Here are top open world simulation recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Universe X, PlanetSmith or Interstellar Pilot 2.

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  1. Create a fleet, grow your business, watch NPCs fight each other, and earn money for you or you go yourself to fight, trade, mine... Trade to earn money, discover secrets, upgrade or buy new ships to fill up your space garage from fighters all the way up to motherships. Walk inside the interior of the ship and talk to NPCs. Much more... Features: Growing Business Mining Trading Piloti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Universe X.

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  2. After disaster strikes a remote moon research base, your escape pod malfunctions and crash-lands on an Earth-like planet. Stranded with limited supplies, you must explore your surroundings, gather resources, and build shelter to survive. Once your basic needs are met, your goal becomes clear: build a new ship and escape the planet. But you quickly discover you are not alone. Hostile creatures roa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PlanetSmith.

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  3. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    90% User Score Based on 126 reviews

    Sol sector, 2200. Earth is ravaged by war and depleted natural resources. Despite advances in propulsion technology, humankind has failed to reach the nearest star system, Alpha Centauri. What scarce minerals can be found in the Sol system are dominated by emerging pirate factions. A mysterious wormhole appears in the rings of Saturn with no explanation. Early pioneers venture through a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interstellar Pilot 2.

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  4. About Space Travellers GameSpace Travellers is a unique open-world sandbox space simulator. You have complete freedom of decision and movement. You can travel to familiar places in the Solar System and adjacent systems, or explore over 6000 unexplored distant worlds. All planets can be landed on and explored. Explore the universe, there are plenty of adventures waiting for you! Travel planets,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Travellers.

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  5. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 6,104 reviews

    Endless Sky is a 2D space trading and combat game inspired by the classic Escape Velocity series. Work your way up from a relatively wimpy shuttle, cargo ship, or fighter, to a highly upgraded and customized flagship or to a massive fleet of warships or freighters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless Sky.

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  6. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 2,269 reviews

    Take control of your own spaceship, with a vast galaxy to explore, mine, quest, trade, fight and even craft your own weapons. Start small, improve, complete missions, gather allies (or hire mercenaries), grow big and powerful. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Valor.

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  7. Embark on a stellar odyssey of trade, exploration, and naval warfare in StarWinds, where the vast cosmos becomes your economic battleground. Command a fleet of interstellar vessels, engage in dynamic trade, and defend your fortune against ruthless pirates in this strategic single-player adventure.Key Features Dynamic Trade Across the Stars: Navigate a sprawling galaxy with diverse star systems, ea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to StarWinds.

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  8. Galactic Veins – The Ultimate Survival Space Mining RPG Lost in the Void, Fighting to Survive After being pulled into a black hole, you awaken in a hostile, uncharted galaxy with no way home. Stranded and alone—save for your AI assistant—you must rely on limited knowledge, salvaged technologies, and your own ingenuity to survive. As you explore the galaxy, your AI companion will guide you with … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Veins.

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  9. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    96% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    *STEAM DECK and PROTON users please note that a build is available in an accessible beta branch for testing This game is my homage to Trade Wars 2002, a text/ANSI graphic based multiplayer space-trading game from the '80s/90s that I've tried to recreate the core concept and look and feel faithfully without being an exact clone, and also inspired by the computer UI's from science-fiction films/T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warp to Sector One.

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  10. 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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  11. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    67% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Warspace 2 is a 1-4 player CO-OP space shooter with RPG elements, open-world and procedurally-generated galaxy. You can trade, craft, and fight your way through a universe, either solo or with friends. 1-4 PLAYER CO-OP Join forces with up to three friends to explore and battle through a vast universe teeming with challenges. You can also play in a single-player offline mode, network connection… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warspace 2.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 4,618 reviews

    A spaceship building and universe-exploration game. Collect resources, expand and grow your fleet, and conquer your personal galaxy. Stellar ambience by Peaks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reassembly.

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  13. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    75% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Explore a huge universe on your journey on behalf of the Stellar Union. Trade with alien races, build your own space stations, collect resources and craft a wide variety of items. Upgrade your ship to defeat even the strongest enemies in the galaxy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forsaken Portals.

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  14. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 1,860 reviews

    Suddenly thrown into an unknown galaxy, you must explore, fight or befriend aliens and transform your ship from a small survey vessel into a powerful battlecruiser to unravel the mystery of the forces that brought you here and find your way home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starcom: Nexus.

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  15. About This GameVoid Armada is a sci-fi sandbox MMORPG set in a vast and ever-changing universe where exploration, industry, trade, and warfare are all part of the journey. Beyond the safety of civilized space lies a frontier filled with opportunity and danger. Venture into uncharted star systems, discover hidden anomalies, gather valuable resources, and carve your own path among the stars. Explo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VoidArmada.

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  16. Overview In Stellar Odyssey, Navigate a vast and unpredictable universe. Set in a richly detailed galaxy, you'll pilot your ship through uncharted star systems, exploring unknown worlds, mining valuable resources, and constantly watching your back for other players. Engage in thrilling space combat, survive intense encounters, and stake your claim in the cosmos and leaderboards. Every decision yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stellar Odyssey.

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  17. Lead the legendary Owl Force and your wingmates on an epic journey defending the galaxy against the nefarious Darktail Order. Take on missions, upgrade your ship, and engage in heart-pounding battles to uncover the hidden secrets of the universe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Owl Force.

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  18. MineEngineer is a 2D space-survival sandbox where engineering, exploration, and creativity collide in a universe full of planets, asteroids, and unknown dangers. You start alone in the void with only basic tools and a fragile survival pod. From there, you'll mine resources, explore planets, fend off threats, and build bases and ships piece by piece — exactly the way you imagine them. Multipla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MineEngineer.

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  19. 59%Game Brain Score
    59% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Device with 3GB minimum RAM required to play Explore a MASSIVE persistent universe. 900,000 stars, each star with its own solar system. More than 4 million planets to discover! Full 3D universe. Fly your starship to any part of the galaxy and to any planet. MASSIVE planets with terrain - fly down through the planet atmosphere and see the detailed terrain. Planets can have oceans with animated wat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Starship.

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  20. In the darkness of a human-dominated galaxy, assume command of a rising mercenary company. Navigate a vast, procedural sandbox where every Jump Drive activation could lead to a fortune or a lethal ambush. Forge your legacy through tactical brilliance, salvage what remains of your enemies, and survive a universe that is actively hunting you. TACTICAL ISOMETRIC SQUAD COMBAT Command a specialized f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hired Stars.

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  21. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    You are a freelancer who just survived an assassination attempt on your client and yourself. Discover the universe, make new friends and new enemies, unravel interstellar plots, and fight in intense space battles! Follow the story, or explore the open galaxy at your own pace. As a pilot, you can travel star systems, fight hostiles, mine and trade resources, upgrade and customize your ship. The uni… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stellar Wanderer DX.

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  22. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 3,472 reviews

    Starcom: Unknown Space is an action adventure RPG of space exploration, ship building and fast-paced tactical combat. Enter a vast open-world universe filled with alien factions vying for power, strange worlds to explore, mysteries to investigate, and a sinister enemy that threatens the galaxy with an ancient power.Explore Explore a fully-open world universe with over a hundred star systems filled… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starcom: Unknown Space.

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  23. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    88% User Score Based on 1,702 reviews

    Climb from your cryo-pod and enter the Void... Astrox Imperium is a space based rpg that offers familiar game play in an open-world universe. With tons of ships, upgrades, and options, being lost in space might just be fun. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astrox Imperium.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 14,354 reviews

    Avorion is a procedurally generated sci-fi sandbox where players start out at the edge of the galaxy and must find their way to its core. Players build their own ships, which they will use to explore the galaxy, trade and fight. Space ships are mainly of large scale, with crews, turrets and energy systems that you will have to manage. The galaxy gets more hostile, but also more rewarding the close… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Avorion.

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  25. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    72% User Score Based on 4,430 reviews
    Critic Score 56%Based on 8 reviews

    Captain your own space ship and roam the galaxy in 3D in this tactical space simulator with tons of RPG depth ! Space has never looked so inviting - but images can betray... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starpoint Gemini 2.

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  26. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    78% User Score Based on 4,016 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    In SPAZ 2 you must survive in an evolving post apocalyptic Galaxy. The zombie threat is defeated, infrastructure has collapsed, fuel is scarce, and scavenging means survival. Initially the Galaxy contains hundreds of fleets, each trying to survive. AI captains do everything the player can. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Pirates And Zombies 2.

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  27. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 1,070 reviews

    Interstellar Rift is an open world starship simulator with an emphasis on ship construction and multi-player interaction. Players will need to survive in a hostile galaxy with their own custom designed and constructed starship. Space is vast but you wont have to face it alone, other players will be able to join your ship and help out, or build their own rival fleet and fight you across the galaxy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interstellar Rift.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 11,528 reviews

    Cosmoteer (previously known as Starwright) is a 2D top-down starship design and combat game developed by Walt Destler for PC. The player's goal is to create powerful ships to destroy enemies for bounties used to further improve his fleet. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmoteer.

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  29. SpacePortsBuild your fleet, master the market, and carve your own path among the stars. SpacePorts is a space trading and strategy game where every decision shapes your journey. Start with a modest ship, earn credits by transporting valuable cargo between stations, and expand your operations into a powerful interstellar empire. Upgrade to larger and more specialized ships, research advanced tech… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SpacePorts.

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  30. About GalaxorGalaxor is an online space strategy game where you build your own galactic empire, colonize planets, produce resources, research technologies and command powerful fleets. Start with a single planet and grow step by step into an interstellar power. Build mines, power plants, research facilities, defensive structures and fleet bases. Research new technologies, expand your colonies and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxor.

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  31. Explore an endless procedural universe where every journey can lead to a new discovery, a new danger, or a new opportunity. Mine valuable resources, trade across distant regions, fight ruthless pirates, uncover forgotten locations, and build your own space stations among the stars. Upgrade your ship, expand your influence, and choose your own path through a game built around exploration, commer… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ore Bastards.

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  32. 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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  33. Welcome to StarDune, an ambitious solo dev project where you step into the suit of a tiny astronaut exploring a vast, open world solar system. Uncover mysteries as you build modular bases, manage vital resources, pilot spaceships, drive rovers, and terraform the world around you to conquer the frontiers of deep space. Fully Deformable Terrain Reshape the ground around you to overcome challenge… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to StarDune.

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  34. A Discovery That Changes Everything A newly habitable moon has been discovered orbiting Jupiter a breakthrough that could reshape humanity’s future forever. You are part of the first expedition sent to explore it… but you won’t be the last. Forge your own path in a living solar system filled with opportunity, danger, and mystery. Fully Destructible Voxel Worlds Explore planets and moons wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project-Starbound.

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  35. Star Fated is a 2D open-world Action-RPG where you pilot a starship commanded by a ruthless criminal who will do anything to survive. Explore space in this free-roaming adventure with a fully voice-acted character-driven story where your actions and choices have consequences. Your crew is trapped under the command of a dangerous villain and their fate lies in your hands. Bounty hunters, pirate… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solar Echoes: Star Fated.

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  36. ✅ NGC-404 is for you if you: Enjoy space strategy games with economy, fleets, colonies, and faction conflict Like games where logistics, fuel and supplies matter Want real-time 2D space battles with ship fitting and weapon control Enjoy sandbox campaigns Like managing a small fleet instead of controlling hundreds of units directly Want to explore unknown systems, survey planets, and reco… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NGC-404: Fractured Sector.

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    44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Explore the cosmos, discover new worlds, and seed life across the stars in ORBITAL, a relaxing 2D space exploration and colony sim. Guide the growth of your civilizations through rich, narrative-driven events where your choices shape their future. A cozy journey to the farthest reaches of space. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ORBITAL.

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  38. The Long Way Home is an atmospheric sci-fi stew that blends classic Point & Click and Visual Novel storytelling with a first-person (FPS) view and survival/RPG elements. Are you ready to watch the universe through the visor of the miner’s helmet on your head? You wake up on an abandoned ship; there’s no one else breathing here but you. Soon you realize something: the only beings you can talk… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Long Way Home.

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  39. Sector Prime A text-based space trading and combat simulator. Genre: Simulation / Strategy / RPG Platform: Windows Input: Keyboard (Text Command) Command Your Destiny in a Procedural Galaxy Sector Prime is a terminal-style space simulator where economic survival is just as dangerous as a pirate ambush. Starting with a small gift of 20k, you must navigate a living, breathing galaxy to buil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sector Prime: A Text-Based Space Sim.

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  40. Deep space is waiting for you Starting with a small research ship and a weak space station, become an admiral of a space fleet with strong fleets and powerful allies. Mine artifacts, explore technologies, build huge ships and stations and conquer worlds to achieve the main goal of the game – to uncover the history of the Galaxy and defeat an evil alien race that secretly threatens all living thin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rebel space admiral.

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  41. Beyond The Rift is a multiplayer space adventure set in a vast, evolving universe filled with discovery, danger, and opportunity. Command your own vessel, explore uncharted systems, and decide what kind of captain you’ll become. Play solo or with a trusted crew, and forge your story. Crew-Based GameplayA starship thrives on teamwork, but not every captain needs a crew. Larger vessels demand coord… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond The Rift.

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  42. STARHOME is a single-player, real-time strategy game where your choices shape the future. After losing your planet, you set out at the head of the survivor's fleet to find a new home for your people. Venture into the boundless reaches of space, where survival demands a careful balance between resource management and combat. In the harsh and unforgiving depths of the cosmos, you'll need to build… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STARHOME.

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  43. In the vast expanse of the cosmos, where stars twinkle like distant lanterns and nebulae paint the sky in hues of cosmic wonder, lies the realm of Ultimate Space Battleship. This is not just another space strategy game; it is an immersive experience that invites players to become commanders of their own starships, embarking on epic journeys across galaxies. Game OverviewUltimate Space Battleship … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ultimate Space Battleship.

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  44. Convicted of the highest crimes against the United Federation, you are sentenced to Void Harvest - a life of labor in the endless abyss of space. With nothing but a barely functional ship and the will to survive, you must mine asteroids, scavenge derelicts, refine resources, and upgrade your vessel to withstand the merciless void. Every scrap of ore you extract serves the Federation, but the real … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Harvest.

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  45. Explore a procedurally generated galaxy, warping between star systems filled with unique planets, asteroid fields, and mysterious system-wide modifiers that change the rules of the game. Push towards the glaxy core to unravel more events, all while staying one step ahead of the pursuing Galactic Horde. ____________________________________________________________________________   Exploit th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infini Orbis.

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  46. The Last Resourcer is a survival and exploration journet set in a hostile universe. Choose your allies wisely. An ancient awakening shattered your ship, leaving your systems in ruins and cutting off your only connection to your droid. Now, in the merciless world, you have to survive, adapt, and uncover the secret hidden within the ruins of this cosmic catastrophe. ⚙️ Gather. Build. Automate.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Resourcer.

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  47. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    CURRENTLY IN VERY EARLY DEVELOPMENT BY A SOLO FIRST TIME DEV ALL FEEDBACK MORE THAN WELCOME STEAM PAGE COMING SOON Stake your claim in a belt of endless riches,and endless risks. Meridian: The Belt drops you into the asteroid belt orbiting the enigmatic planet Meridian, a miner bound by a 5,000,000-credit debt to the ruthless NexTerra Corporation. Your mission: pilot your ship, harvest r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meridian - The Belt.

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  48. STAY TUNED FOR BETA ACCESS You are a retired space marine enjoying the tranquility of your space farm. But then, something happens... and you will need to go back to missions. Embark on a cosmic saga where evolution and technology intertwine in unimaginable ways! "In EOW the gameplay of each scenario is like an Indiana Jones mini-movie: you are dropped into an exotic place, you talk t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to End Of World - Story.

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  49. Create Your Own Universe is a survival, crafting, exploration, base building, third person, open world, go anywhere you see on screen space game. In CYOU you will take a journey to construct your own universe. You will create star systems, star clusters, even galaxies, after completing the main story line and/or gaining the sufficient abilities. Players will be in interaction with each other;… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Create Your Own Universe.

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    46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    75% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Leaks In Space is a space-sim sandbox where you Construct your spaceship, Mine resources with your droids, explore & combat across hostile space where every hit on your hull can cause fatal leaks! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leaks In Space.

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