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Games like Shallow Space

Shallow Space is a top-down 3D sci-fi space RTS, 4X, RPG: constructing fleets, completing missions and customizing ships. X4: Foundations and Particle Fleet: Emergence play most like Shallow Space. Of the 12 closest games below, most share its space, sci-fi and 4x.

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X4: Foundations
Nov 30, 2018 · Egosoft
Both: Space · Sci-fi · 4X
First-person 3D sci-fi space simulation sandbox. Trade, fight and explore.
SpaceSimulationOpen WorldSpace SimExplorationSandboxSci-fi4XStrategyEconomy👍 25,327
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Particle Fleet: Emergence
Sep 29, 2016 · Knuckle Cracker
Both: Space · RTS · Sci-fi
Top-down 2D sci-fi RTS strategy hybrid, pixel graphics. Build fleets, design ships and engage enemies.
StrategyIndieSimulationSpaceRTSReal-Time with PauseSci-fi2DPixel GraphicsSingleplayer👍 1,198
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Distant Star: Revenant Fleet
Apr 7, 2015 · Blazing Griffin
Both: Space · Sci-fi · RTS
Top-down 2D sci-fi roguelike RTS, atmospheric space art. Building a fleet, upgrading ships and battling enemies.
IndieStrategyActionSpaceSci-fiProcedural GenerationRoguelikeSingleplayerRTSAtmospheric👍 258
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Sid Meier's Starships
Mar 12, 2015 · Firaxis Games
Both: Space · Sci-fi · 4X
Top-down 3D sci-fi 4X turn-based strategy. Tactical space combat, starship customization and planetary diplomacy.
StrategySpaceTurn-Based StrategySci-fiSingleplayerTacticalCasual4XTurn-Based👍 1,964
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Ancient Space
Sep 23, 2014 · CreativeForge Games
Both: Space · RTS · Sci-fi
Top-down 3D sci-fi RTS space sim. Strategic starship battles, resource management and deep space exploration.
StrategySpaceRTSSci-fiSingleplayerExplorationIndieAtmosphericAdventureRealistic👍 273
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Sins of a Solar Empire II
Aug 15, 2024 · Ironclad Games Corporation, Stardock Entertainment
Both: Space · RTS · 4X
3D sci-fi RTS 4X space strategy, realistic space combat. Managing empires, tactical battles and fleet combat.
SpaceStrategyRTS4XSingleplayerSci-fiMultiplayerTacticalCo-opPvE👍 7,171
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Star Ruler 2
Mar 27, 2015 · Blind Mind Studios, Glacicle
Both: Space · 4X · Sci-fi
Top-down 2D sci-fi 4X RTS, digital space art. Explore systems, expand empire and design ships.
StrategySpace4XSci-fiRTSIndieMultiplayer👍 661
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Distant Worlds: Universe
May 23, 2014 · Code Force
Both: 4X · Space · Sci-fi
3D sci-fi 4X space strategy, realistic space simulation. Build and expand empire, explore star systems, diplomacy with other empires.
Strategy4XSpaceSci-fiSimulationGrand StrategySingleplayerReal-TimeRTSReal-Time with Pause👍 1,417
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Distant Worlds 2
Mar 10, 2022 · CodeForce
Both: 4X · Space · Sci-fi
3D sci-fi 4X space strategy, 3D space simulation. Explore and exploit star systems, build and expand empire, combat and diplomacy.
StrategySimulation4XGrand StrategySpaceSci-fi3DSingleplayerProcedural GenerationCombat👍 2,655
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Stellaris
May 9, 2016 · Paradox Development Studio
Both: Space · Sci-fi · 4X
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: Space · Sci-fi · 4X
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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StarDrive
Apr 26, 2013 · Zero Sum Games
Both: 4X · Space · Sci-fi
3D sci-fi 4X space strategy, rendered digital art. Ship design, empire building and space combat.
Strategy4XSpaceIndieSci-fiRTSSingleplayerReal-TimeExploration👍 1,252
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