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Games like The Fermi Paradox

by Anomaly Games

The Fermi Paradox is a 2D sci-fi choice-driven narrative strategy: guiding alien civilizations, making choices and managing resources. Once Upon The Universe and The Universim play most like The Fermi Paradox. Of the 12 closest games below, most share its sci-fi.

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Ranked by how similar the games actually are, not by sales. Released and Price are remembered for next time.

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Once Upon The Universe
May 29 · Paweł Witkowski ByteEncode
Both: God Game · Space Sim · Sci-fi
2D sci-fi god game, space sim, pixel graphics. Shaping the universe, managing stellar objects and influencing civilizations.
God GameSpace SimSandboxLife SimSpaceStrategySimulationPixel GraphicsSci-fiIndie
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The Universim
Jan 22, 2024 · Crytivo
Both: God Game
Top-down 3D sci-fi god game city builder, colorful stylized 3D. Guiding a civilization, managing ecosystems and researching advancements.
City BuilderColony SimGod GameSandboxBuildingSurvivalManagementSpaceStrategySimulation👍 8,471
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Reus 2
May 28, 2024 · Abbey Games
Both: God Game
Isometric 3D fantasy god game, city builder, stylized low poly. Shape worlds, create ecosystems and lead humanity.
God GamePuzzleColony SimCity BuilderManagementStrategyBase BuildingResource ManagementSandboxNature👍 2,151
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The Away Team: Lost Exodus
Jul 22, 2016 · Underflow Studios
Both: Choices Matter · Interactive Fiction · Sci-fi
Top-down 2D sci-fi interactive fiction adventure, pixel graphics. Exploring planets, managing crew and making choices.
Dialogue HeavyAdventureChoices MatterChoose Your Own AdventureArtificial IntelligenceInteractive FictionExplorationAtmosphericStory RichSci-fi
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SPORE™
Dec 19, 2008 · Maxis™
Both: God Game
Third-person 3D sci-fi god game simulation sandbox, colorful stylized cartoon. Evolving creatures, creating species and building civilizations.
God GameOpen WorldSandboxColony SimSimulationExplorationSpaceCasualScienceCute👍 66,962
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Stellaris
May 9, 2016 · Paradox Development Studio
Both: Sci-fi
Top-down 3D sci-fi grand strategy 4X, detailed space visuals. Exploring the galaxy, building an empire and managing civilizations.
SpaceStrategyGrand StrategySci-fi4XExplorationSandboxSimulationMultiplayerReal-Time with Pause👍 145,865
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ENDLESS Space™ 2
May 18, 2017 · AMPLITUDE Studios
Both: Sci-fi
3D sci-fi 4X strategic space opera, cinematic space opera. Exploring star systems, building colonies and managing populations.
StrategySpaceSci-fi4XTurn-Based StrategyMultiplayerTurn-BasedGrand StrategyGreat SoundtrackSingleplayer👍 17,289
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I Was a Teenage Exocolonist
Aug 25, 2022 · Northway Games
Both: Choices Matter · Interactive Fiction
2D sci-fi life sim RPG, brilliant watercolor. Exploring, deckbuilding and making choices.
Choices MatterLife SimDeckbuildingDating SimVisual NovelRPGStory RichChoose Your Own AdventureLGBTQ+Interactive Fiction👍 4,450
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Lies Under Ice
Dec 7, 2023 · Choice of Games
Both: Interactive Fiction · Choices Matter · Multiple Endings
2D sci-fi interactive fiction RPG, text-based. Managing a settlement, making narrative choices and exploring europa.
RPGInteractive FictionText-BasedChoices MatterActionMultiple EndingsCasualStory RichDiplomacyManagement
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Life of a Space Force Captain
May 5, 2022 · Hosted Games
Both: Sci-fi · Interactive Fiction · Space Sim
2D sci-fi text adventure, text-based. Making choices, rising through ranks and managing skills.
RPGSpaceAdventureText-BasedSci-fiInteractive FictionChoose Your Own AdventureSpace SimChoices MatterIndie
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The Mims Beginning
May 18, 2016 · Squatting Penguins, The End of the Sun Forge
Both: God Game · Sci-fi
Isometric 3D sci-fi god simulation strategy, stylized, colorful, whimsical. Managing a colony, using divine powers and building structures.
God GameColony SimCity BuilderAction RTSRTSSimulationSandboxStrategySci-fiResource Management👍 143
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Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™
Oct 23, 2014 · Firaxis Games, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux)
Both: Sci-fi · Aliens
Top-down 3D sci-fi 4X turn-based strategy, realistic 3D graphics. Colonize an alien planet, research new technologies, build cities and armies.
StrategyTurn-Based StrategySci-fiSpace4XTurn-BasedMultiplayerFuturisticSingleplayerAliens👍 14,052
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