Games like Terraformers
by Asteroid Lab
Terraform Mars in this turn-based colony builder and resource management game with roguelike elements. Explore the planet, develop spectacular cities, spread life and turn the Red Planet into a green one!
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$14.99Shattered Planet
Jul 3 · Kitfox Games
Both: Procedural Generation · Roguelike · Sci-fi
Explore a dangerous planet that's different every time and try to survive! The Galactic Union's job for you is clear: research the alien wildlife -- for science! However, researching may include lasers, explosions, hungry aliens, space sushi, and other similarly delicious-or-terrifying hazards.
RPGProcedural GenerationGrid-Based MovementStrategyRoguelikeTurn-BasedSingleplayerSci-fiTraditional RoguelikeIsometric👍 406
$7.99Swarm Grinder
Apr 22 · Last Bite Games
Both: Roguelike · Procedural Generation
An action roguelite game with alien swarms and mechs. Battle enemies to make your way through a mass of spreading and evolving cells hosting dormant enemies. Collect a variety of game-changing skills and upgrades to create unique builds.
RoguelikeRogueliteAction RoguelikeBullet HellMechsProcedural Generation2DPixel GraphicsControllerAction RPG👍 1,164
$14.99Planetbase
Oct 15 · Madruga Works
Both: Space · Survival · Sci-fi
Guide a group of space settlers trying to establish a base on a remote planet. Grow food, collect energy, mine resources, survive disasters and build a self-sufficient colony in a harsh and unforgiving environment.
Colony SimCity BuilderBase BuildingSpaceStrategySurvivalSimulationResource ManagementSci-fiSingleplayer👍 9,562
Planet Nomads
May 3 · Craneballs
Both: Sci-fi · Procedural Generation · Survival
There's a whole planet of diverse biomes waiting for you to explore. Gather enough materials to build a mobile base that will carry everything a Nomad needs on a journey through an unknown land.
Sci-fiProcedural GenerationPhysicsOpen World Survival CraftDrivingSandboxIndieSurvivalVoxelDestruction👍 1,772
$19.99Odd Realm
Aug 16 · Unknown Origin Games Inc
Both: Survival · Procedural Generation
Build a settlement in a realm recovering from the Fracture, a calamity that nearly destroyed the realm. Choose from several unique races, establish a new kingdom, and survive in a land filled with magic and strange creatures. Farm the land, fish the seas, or raid rival kingdoms for their treasures.
Colony SimBase BuildingSimulationManagementResource ManagementStrategySandboxSurvivalProcedural GenerationBuilding👍 955
$14.99Farlanders
Jan 17 · Andrii Bychkovskyi
Both: Procedural Generation
Terraform, strategize, and construct a Martian colony in this retro-inspired turn-based city builder. Create a comfortable living for your citizens, research alien artifacts, and uncover the secrets of the Red Planet.
Turn-Based StrategyPixel GraphicsColony SimCity BuilderResource ManagementProcedural GenerationPuzzleStrategyBase BuildingSandbox👍 510
Osiris: New Dawn
Jan 18 · Fenix Fire Entertainment
Both: Survival · Space · Sci-fi
Osiris: New Dawn is an unforgiving near future space survival game with a cinematic feel and elements of horror. Play as a Mission Specialist in single or multiplayer to build your planetary base, pilotable vehicles, and controllable drones as you explore a dangerous solar system far from Earth.
Open World Survival CraftHorrorSurvivalSpaceOpen WorldMultiplayerSci-fiBuildingAdventureCrafting👍 13,081
Surviving Mars
Mar 15 · Haemimont Games, Abstraction
Both: Space · Survival · Sci-fi
There will be challenges to overcome. Execute your strategy and improve your colony’s chances of survival while unlocking the mysteries of this alien world. Are you ready? Mars is waiting for you.
Colony SimCity BuilderStrategySpaceSurvivalBase BuildingMarsSimulationSci-fiResource Management👍 17,245
$19.99SPORE™
Dec 19 · Maxis™
Both: Space · Science
Be the architect of your own universe with Spore, an exciting single-player adventure. From Single Cell to Galactic God, evolve your creature in a universe of your own creations.
God GameOpen WorldSandboxColony SimSimulationExplorationSpaceCasualCuteScience👍 66,890
$9.99Earth Space Colonies
Jul 1 · Persona and Pixel studio
Both: Space · Survival
Earth Space Colonies is a strategy-simulation game where you build space colonies around the Solar system. Establish a first self-sustaining colony on the Red planet with ultimate goal of terraforming Mars. Play three story campaigns all at once: terraform Mars, fight on Ceres and explore Ganymede.
SimulationStrategyIndieSpaceSurvivalCity Builder👍 121
$14.99Starbound
Jul 22 · Chucklefish
Both: Survival · Space
You’ve fled your home, only to find yourself lost in space with a damaged ship. Your only option is to beam down to the planet below, repair your ship and set off to explore the universe...
Open World Survival CraftSandboxSurvivalSpaceAdventureCraftingPixel GraphicsOnline Co-OpMultiplayerOpen World👍 120,674
$19.99Astronomics
Feb 10 · Numizmatic
Both: Space · Procedural Generation · Sci-fi
Welcome to the asteroid belt. The work is dangerous, the asteroids are temporary, and Earth is prohibitively expensive. Build automated mining operations, complete contracts, and earn your way back home.
SpaceProcedural GenerationExplorationTop-DownPhysicsTime Management3DSci-fiSandboxCollectathon👍 707
$17.99Dome Keeper
Sep 27 · Bippinbits
Both: Roguelike · Sci-fi
Defend against waves of alien monsters in this unique roguelike action miner. Dig for resources, collect useful gadgets, and upgrade equipment to increase odds of survival – just hurry back before your dome is destroyed!
SingleplayerPost-apocalypticRoguelikeActionSci-fiCombatResource ManagementTower DefensePixel GraphicsAtmospheric👍 18,990
$17.99The Sapling
Dec 12 · Wessel Stoop
Both: Science · Procedural Generation
The Sapling is a short simulation game where you design your own plants and animals, and put them in a world together. Or you turn on random mutations, and see what evolution does to your ecosystem!
Life SimSandboxGod GameScienceNatureArtificial IntelligenceSimulationProcedural GenerationDinosaursAliens👍 1,925
$23.99The Planet Crafter
Apr 10 · Miju Games
Both: Survival · Space
A space survival open world terraforming crafting game, designed for 1 to 10 players. Alter the ecosystem of an inhospitable planet to render it habitable for humanity. Survive, gather resources, and build your base. Then, generate oxygen, warmth, and pressure to create a brand new biosphere.
Base BuildingOpen World Survival CraftSurvivalOnline Co-OpCo-opBuildingCraftingSpaceOpen WorldExploration👍 68,913
-20%$23.99Space Engineers 2
Jan 27 · Keen Software House
Both: Space · Survival · Sci-fi
Space Engineers 2 is a playable Early Access Alpha sandbox focused on engineering, exploration, and colonization in a fully destructible universe. Design and build ships, stations, and planetary bases while uncovering the story of Miro and Ivan Sokol. Help shape the future of the Almagest system.
SandboxBuildingSpaceSurvivalSci-fiSimulationPhysicsModdableDestructionOpen World👍 5,102
$9.99Space Rogue
Sep 15 · Red Beat
Both: Space · Survival · Sci-fi
Take on the role of a spaceship captain. Explore new worlds, and engage in intense ship-to-ship battles. Develop unique battle tactics, upgrade your ship, and recruit crew members as you fight for peace or piracy.
SpaceStrategySurvivalIndieSandboxTacticalExplorationSimulationReplay ValueSci-fi👍 396
-65%$6.99Terraforming Mars
Oct 17 · Artefacts Studio
Both: Space · Sci-fi
The taming of the Red Planet has begun! Corporations are competing to transform Mars into a habitable planet by spending vast resources and using innovative technology to raise temperature, create a breathable atmosphere, and make oceans of water.
StrategyBoard GameTabletopSpaceTurn-BasedMarsMultiplayerSci-fiSingleplayerManagement👍 5,195
-90%$1.99Floodland
Nov 15 · Vile Monarch
Both: Survival · Choices Matter
A society survival game set in a world destroyed by climate change. Explore, scavenge and build a city to unite the clans. Conflicting cultures and limited resources mean you need to make tough choices; have you got what it takes to lead your people into a new era of humanity?
StrategyPost-apocalypticColony SimSurvivalCity BuilderExplorationResource ManagementChoices MatterPolitical SimCrafting👍 922
$29.99Stardeus
Oct 12 · Kodo Linija
Both: Survival · Space · Sci-fi
Stardeus is a deep colony sim set on a broken starship manned by drones and hibernating human survivors. As the AI, have your drones repair your ship, save your crew and travel the stars in this beautiful simulation.
Early AccessExplorationColony SimBase BuildingSurvivalSpaceStrategySci-fiResource ManagementSingleplayer👍 1,431
$9.99Astrox: Hostile Space Excavation
Nov 30 · Jace Masula
Both: Space · Procedural Generation
Exiled to a deep space mining sector, you are left with a crappy ship, a laser, and a small mining beam. It is up to you to survive by working your way through the galaxy. Mine asteroids, refine and trade the ore, buy upgrades for your ship, hunt pirates... you get it.
SimulationSpaceIndieAdventureSandboxOpen WorldMiningSpace SimSingleplayerProcedural Generation👍 446
FreeFarlanders: Prologue
May 18 · Andrii Bychkovskyi
Both: Procedural Generation
Prepare for your journey to Mars by building and managing a colony within the safety of Earth’s atmosphere. Hone your abilities to create a thriving community, terraform the land to suit your needs, and prove your capability for a larger mission. Get ready to launch in this prologue to Farlanders.
Base BuildingColony SimMarsStrategyProcedural GenerationTurn-Based StrategyBuildingCity BuilderPixel GraphicsSimulation
$7.99Arcadium - Space Odyssey
Jan 26 · Luciano Bercini
Both: Procedural Generation · Space
A bullet heaven roguelite set in a procedurally generated universe. Land on planets to harvest resources, craft hundreds of game-breaking builds, and unleash them on relentless waves of aliens. Every run unveils a new universe: endless challenges, endless discoveries.
Bullet HeavenRogueliteArcadeAction RoguelikeBullet HellProcedural GenerationTwin Stick ShooterTop-Down ShooterSpaceAliens👍 110
MEMORIES OF MARS
Mar 12 · Limbic Entertainment GmbH
Both: Survival · Space
Survive the extreme conditions on Mars. Compete or cooperate with others to gather resources, 3D print your equipment and build your base, unveil the story behind the abandoned mining operations and, ultimately, escape the Red Planet.
Open World Survival CraftAdventureSurvivalMultiplayerActionBuildingFPSOpen WorldCraftingSpace👍 1,275
$1.99Beyond Gravity
Sep 23 · Qwiboo Ltd
Both: Space · Sci-fi · Procedural Generation
Beyond Gravity is procedurally generated "platformer" where you jump in-between planets and try to collect as many pickups as you can. This gets progressively harder the further you jump. No need to worry tho as you can upgrade your character with loads of upgrades and power-ups!
CasualActionIndiePlatformerSpace2DSci-fiAnimePhysicsProcedural Generation👍 790
$19.99Ascent - The Space Game
Apr 11 · Fluffy Kitten Studios
Both: Space · Sci-fi · Science
Ascent is a PVE sandbox space MMO with 270 BILLION star systems and an emphasis on strong Sci Fi. It encourages Exploration, Colonization, Research, Asteroid mining, Farming, Trading, and Combat. Outside the tutorial sector, everything in-game has been built by players.
SpaceMassively MultiplayerSimulationStrategyIndieSci-fiScienceEarly Access👍 292
$19.99Nova Lands
Jun 22 · BEHEMUTT
Both: Survival
Nova Lands is a factory building, exploration, and island management game. Explore, engage in combat, and automate your industry. The planet you’re on is full of mysteries, creatures, people, and things to do. Welcome to your new home amongst the stars!
AutomationBase BuildingSandboxAdventureOpen World Survival CraftPixel GraphicsResource ManagementSurvivalRobotsOpen World👍 2,512
$19.99Star Shelter
Oct 23 · Overflow
Both: Procedural Generation · Survival
Star shelter is a space survival game built from the ground up for VR. You are stranded in space, you must climb around in Zero-G, explore, scavenge, craft, hack and fight to survive. You have to build, arm and upgrade your own space station in order to escape the cosmic graveyard.
VROpen World Survival CraftLocal Co-OpRogueliteProcedural GenerationBase BuildingExplorationOpen WorldFPSSurvival👍 403
$14.99My Little Universe
Oct 5 · Estoty
Both: Survival · Space
Stranded on a barren moon with nothing but your tools, fuelless ship, and celestial powers of creation, you are destined to recreate what was once lost and be the hero of your own Little Universe! Don't forget to call in up to three of your friends to join your journey in the Splitscreen Co-op Mode!
MiningExplorationDungeon CrawlerSandboxCraftingSurvivalCharacter CustomizationSpace3DAction👍 1,503
$9.99Planetiles
Apr 3 · MythicOwl
Both: Roguelike · Sci-fi
Dive into Planetiles, where strategy and creativity converge. Build and transform barren planets into flourishing worlds. Outwit natural disasters, develop vibrant habitats, and navigate complex challenges. Embrace a boardgame-like depth with thoughtful planning and strategic decision-making.
Turn-Based TacticsCity BuilderPuzzleRoguelikeBoard GameRelaxingSci-fiRogueliteTurn-Based StrategyStrategy
$17.99Cliff Empire
Aug 6 · Lion's Shade
Both: Sci-fi
After a nuclear war life on the surface became impossible. A 300m thick radioactive fog covered the Earth. We are looking for bold active people to manage the process of restoring life on Earth. Join!
City BuilderStrategySimulationFuturisticSci-fiEconomySingleplayerColony SimResource ManagementManagement👍 4,195
-15%$12.74Biovoid
3 days ago · Dzedou
Both: Survival · Procedural Generation
Biovoid is a creature-building roguelike game where you slay hordes of hostile aliens. Combine a variety of cells and mutations to create game-breaking builds and evolve from a fragile hatchling to a deadly predator.
Action RoguelikeSimulationSandboxNatureSurvivalProcedural GenerationBuildingPerma DeathDifficultAliens
$14.99StarMade
Dec 4 · Schine GmbH
Both: Space · Sci-fi
The ultimate space sandbox. Participate in epic fleet battles, form alliances, strive to dominate entire galaxies and harness the universe’s resources for your industrious empire or the destruction of others. Customise your experience, the universe is yours!
SpaceSandboxOpen WorldBuildingMultiplayerSci-fiVoxelAdventureIndieAction👍 2,199


