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$0.99Mission: Aliens
Nov 4 · STuNT
Both: Exploration · Hidden Object · PvE
Sergeant, last night we received a signal that an unknown aircraft of extraterrestrial origin had crashed in the taiga. The locals assured us that at the crash site they observed five creatures very similar to humans, only with gray skin and large almond-shaped eyes.
ExplorationFPSActionAdventureHidden ObjectPvEShooterAction-Adventure3DFirst-Person
$19.99PULSAR: Lost Colony
Jun 22 · Leafy Games
Both: Space Sim · PvE · Exploration
The co-op open-world space sim where everyone has a role! Pilot the ship. Reroute power. Launch nukes. Explore alien planets. Research new talents. Work together to find the Lost Colony! ...or just deliver some biscuits
Space SimOpen WorldCo-opSimulationFirst-PersonPvESpaceExplorationSci-fiMultiplayer👍 4,409
$14.99The End of Dyeus
Oct 15 · Curious Planet
Both: Action-Adventure · Shooter · Exploration
Go in a quest for Dyeus in a primitive and cryptic open world ! Face mysterious assailants in intense and fast paced sword fights, and survive against a carnivorous fauna. Will you uncover the truth about Dyeus?
Action-AdventureShooterExplorationFPSOpen WorldNonlinearPvEActionAdventureSingleplayer👍 181
FreeStar Conflict
Feb 27 · Star Gem Inc.
Both: Space Sim · PvE · Shooter
Star Conflict is an action-packed, massively multiplayer space simulation game that puts players in the role of elite pilots engaging in a widespread interplanetary skirmish. The whole world for PVP and PVE!
Free to PlayOnline Co-OpSpace SimMassively MultiplayerOpen WorldPvEActionShooterFlightTrading👍 199
$19.99Empyrion - Galactic Survival
Aug 5 · Eleon Game Studios
Both: Exploration · Space Sim
Build and explore in a true space sandbox survival adventure. Construct mighty capital vessels, sprawling planetary settlements, and vast space stations in your galactic journey to discover the mysteries of Empyrion!
SimulationCo-opSpaceOpen World Survival CraftSurvivalBuildingOpen WorldExplorationSpace SimSandbox👍 29,209
$24.99Starcom: Unknown Space
Sep 2 · Wx3 Labs, LLC
Both: Exploration · Space Sim
Starcom: Unknown Space is an action RPG of space exploration and adventure. Build your own starship while discovering an epic story in a universe of strange mysteries, alien factions and uncharted worlds.
SpaceExplorationOpen WorldSpace SimAction RPGTop-Down ShooterSci-fiStory RichIndieRPG👍 4,465
$9.99Chronicles of Deeps
Nov 17 · Gameliner
Both: Exploration · PvE · Space Sim
Chronicles of Deeps is Sci-fi FPS where you need to control submarines to get through story. In 2070, an event happened which left the whole world under the ocean. People separated on fractions and started to fight for resources. In 2112, some things happened which you should discover in this game.
ExplorationShoot 'Em UpFPSFlightCreature CollectorPvESailingSpace SimShooterWalking Simulator
$0.99Starship Destroyer
Nov 22 · North Star Studios
Both: Space Sim · PvE · Shooter
A sci-fi space vehicle combat game, where the player must defend their capital ship from being destroyed, while attempting to destroy the alien force's own capital ship!
Third-Person ShooterVehicular CombatSpace SimWargameFlightPvEShooterActionThird Person3D
$19.99QANGA
Sep 2 · iolaCorp Studio
Both: Shooter · Space Sim · Exploration
QANGA: 750 years after humanity's fall, you must survive in a shattered world where Earth itself demands vengeance. Tear through the fabric of space to face the Voss, awaken the ancient civilisation, and dare to challenge the Sanglines, born from the bowels of a world that condemned you.
Early AccessThird PersonShooterFuturisticRealisticOpen WorldSpaceSpace SimOpen World Survival CraftExploration👍 556
-75%$4.99Starcom: Nexus
Dec 12 · Wx3 Labs, LLC
Both: Exploration · Space Sim
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.
SpaceSci-fiRPGExplorationActionAdventureIndieOpen WorldSpace SimTop-Down👍 2,295
$29.99Into the Radius VR
Jul 20 · CM IMMERSIVE
Both: PvE · Shooter
Into the Radius is a single-player survival shooter in VR. Explore the Pechorsk zone filled with surreal landscapes and dangerous anomalies. Defend yourself with realistic firearms, recover strange artifacts, scavenge for loot, and uncover the mysteries of this unforgiving dystopian environment.
VRFPSPvESurrealSurvivalHorrorOpen WorldPost-apocalypticAtmosphericShooter👍 9,712
$24.99Cubic Odyssey
May 14 · Atypical Games
Both: Action-Adventure · Exploration
Embark on a galactic journey in Cubic Odyssey, an open-world adventure where you explore vibrant planets, craft tools, build vehicles, and fight the Red Darkness. Uncover ancient mysteries, and shape a universe full of life, danger, and limitless possibilities!
Open World Survival CraftRPGAction-AdventureBase BuildingCo-opSandboxSci-fiBuildingExplorationFirst-Person👍 2,407
-80%$1.79Darkstar One
Feb 13 · Ascaron Entertainment ltd.
Both: Space Sim · Exploration
Darkstar One offers a fantastic amount of freedom of choice. The story-based missions gradually lead you deeper into the galaxy to new races, new technologies and ever stronger opponents. Explore a vast array of solar systems in search of hidden artifacts of ancient races, essential objects for upgrading your ship--the Darkstar One.
ActionSpaceSci-fiSpace SimExplorationOpen WorldSimulationRPGSingleplayerSpaceships👍 592
$5.99Last Horizon
Nov 18 · Pixeljam
Both: Exploration · Space Sim
Pilot the last vessel of a fallen civilization into the vast expanse of space. Collect resources and search for a new world to call home in this minimalist space exploration and survival game.
ActionIndieExplorationSpaceMinimalistSci-fiArcadeSpace Sim2DSurvival👍 159
$49.99Starfield
Sep 5 · Bethesda Game Studios
Both: Exploration · Action-Adventure
Starfield is the first new universe in 25 years from Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 4.
SpaceOpen WorldSingleplayerRPGSci-fiExplorationCharacter CustomizationFirst-PersonStory RichAction-Adventure👍 115,213
$19.99Star Control®: Origins
Sep 20 · Stardock Entertainment
Both: Shooter · Exploration · Action-Adventure
Star Control is a space role-playing game in which you command Earth's first interstellar starship on a mission to save the Earth from hostile alien empires.
FunnyStory RichChoices MatterThird PersonShooterThird-Person ShooterExplorationCompetitiveAction-AdventureDark Humor👍 2,068
$9.99Flotilla
Apr 29 · Blendo Games
Both: Exploration · Space Sim
Lead your orbital battleships to victory in Flotilla! Fight, trade, and explore new planets in your journey through the galaxy. Featuring tactically rich 3D combat, flank and surprise the enemy from any direction. When the dust settles, generate another randomized universe for a brand new adventure!
StrategyRogueliteExplorationTurn-BasedSci-fiFunnySpace SimRoguelike3DStory Rich👍 202
$24.99Base One
May 11 · PixFroze
Both: Space Sim · Exploration
Base One is a space base builder game where you take control of a network of space stations and its crew's tasks and wellbeing. Maintain your resources and defenses as you navigate the wide array of dangers ahead of you!
SimulationStrategySpace SimStrategy RPGExplorationPolitical Sim3DIsometricBuildingRealistic👍 458
$6.99The Infinite Black 2
Jun 16 · Spellbook
Both: Space Sim · Exploration
Command a fleet of ships to hunt aliens, trade resources and loot treasure! Form corporations with your friends while fighting a never-ending intergalactic war in this open-world online space adventure!
Space SimOpen WorldPvPSpaceAdventureActionMMORPGExplorationImmersive SimSci-fi👍 201
$19.99Interstellar Rift
Sep 24 · Split Polygon
Both: Space Sim · Exploration
Interstellar Rift is an open world starship simulator with an emphasis on ship construction and multi-player interaction. Survive in a hostile galaxy with your own custom designed and constructed starship. Invite other players to join your crew or fight them across the galaxy!
Space SimBuildingOpen WorldExplorationCraftingSandboxPvPMiningSurvivalFirst-Person👍 1,411
$1.99Sole Seeker
Oct 6 · Dozing Bison
Both: Action-Adventure · Exploration
Land on unique planets to survive the horrors that await in this adventure survival RPG. Use the spoils to upgrade defensive buildings and explore the galaxy further. Can you survive the hunt all alone?
StrategyAction-AdventureBase BuildingExplorationSpaceSurvivalOpen WorldAliensColorfulStrategy RPG
$4.99Star Explorers
May 8 · Schmidt Workshops
Both: Space Sim · Exploration
Planets, aliens, resources, upgrades, caves, mapping & documenting star systems ... seek a new home for the human race. An all-inclusive (admittedly janky) procedural space-sim made by solo developer Schmidt Workshops.
Space SimSpaceRetroOpen WorldProcedural GenerationAtmosphericIndieExplorationOld SchoolSandbox👍 244
$29.99Between the Stars
Mar 7 · Isolated Games
Both: Space Sim
Become the Captain of an interstellar cruiser and journey across the galaxy to save the Republic. During your journey you will have to make important decisions, improve the weaponry of your ship and fight against numerous enemies.
SpaceRPGActionSimulationIndieStrategyAdventureSpace SimSingleplayerSci-fi👍 1,965
$0.99Asteroid Navigation
Jan 31 · Mars Ind
Both: Exploration · PvE · Shooter
Captain a starship in a thrilling 2D shooter, dodging asteroids across galaxies. As you journey to Horizon Station, each galaxy's challenge intensifies. Can you navigate the cosmic gauntlet?
ExplorationTop-Down ShooterPvEShooter2D FighterArcade2DActionCasualColorful
$0.99Not Enough Space
Sep 6 · r0kee
Both: Action-Adventure · Exploration
Land with your friends on the surface of various planets, gather resources, create items and buildings, defeat enemies and move to other planets to discover their secrets and secrets
Early AccessAdventurePuzzleAction-AdventureExplorationFPS3DMinimalistFirst-PersonColorful
-40%$2.99Thuggin It Further
2 days ago · Firetoad Games, Nebula Radiance
Both: Exploration · PvE · Action-Adventure
High intensity co-op roguelite space adventure party game for 2–4 players (or bots). Take on crew jobs, keep a failing ship alive, and survive procedural missions with endless exploration, light RPG progression, and real-time crisis gameplay.
Early AccessAction RoguelikeExplorationStrategyRoguelitePvEArcadeParty GameAction-AdventureRoguelike
$8.99Moon Defence
Jul 26 · Ivan Kulibin
Both: Shooter · PvE
Aiming is uneasy, movements are slow, resources are hard to earn. Stop farming infinite vegetables, try to acquire some more jigowatts in empty space, where no one can hear your scream. Moon is a harsh mistress.
Sci-fiActionSpaceAliensFPSShooter4XShoot 'Em Up3DPvE
$19.99Astrometica
Dec 10 · BeryMery
Both: Space Sim
Astrometica is a space exploration and base-building survival game. After a catastrophic event, explore vast space, gather resources, build bases, and uncover cosmic mysteries. Use advanced technology, craft tools, and discover new blueprints to survive and thrive in the unknown.
Space SimSurvivalOpen WorldFirst-PersonAdventureCraftingSpaceAutomationBase BuildingSci-fi👍 2,913
-90%$1.99Genesis Alpha One Deluxe Edition
Feb 25 · Radiation Blue
Both: Space Sim
Hyperjump into the dark recesses of space with Genesis Alpha One - a roguelike FPS where you must build, maintain and navigate your ship through a galaxy filled with hostile alien and human threats. Explore, create and survive the militarized space race in order to secure humanity’s future.
Sci-fiAction RoguelikeFPSBase BuildingOpen WorldRogueliteManagementHorrorBuildingSpace Sim👍 1,567
FreePlanet Explorers
Nov 8 · Pathea Games
Both: Exploration
Planet Explorers is an open world sandbox adventure RPG game set on a distant planet. The game uses a new OpenCL calculated voxel system to allow players to change the terrain in any way, create new objects such as weapons, vehicles, objects, and do it anywhere.
Open World Survival CraftSandboxOpen WorldSurvivalMultiplayerAdventureCraftingRPGExplorationBuilding👍 5,114
$34.99Hardspace: Shipbreaker
May 24 · Blackbird Interactive
Both: Space Sim
Equipped with cutting-edge salvaging tech, carve & slice spaceships to recover valuable materials. Upgrade your gear to take on more lucrative contracts and pay your billion credits debt to LYNX Corp!
SpaceSci-fiSimulationPhysicsSingleplayerDestructionSandboxPuzzleFirst-PersonSpace Sim👍 19,442
$9.99Interstellaria
Jul 17 · Coldrice Games LLC
Both: Exploration · Space Sim
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.
SpacePixel GraphicsExplorationDiplomacySci-fiSoundtrackRTSManagementTradingSpace Sim👍 353
$9.99Astrox: Hostile Space Excavation
Nov 30 · Jace Masula
Both: Space Sim
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


