Games like Pixel Starships
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Pixel Starships is an FTL-style online sci-fi strategy builder and management game with a competitive PVP tournament. Set in the retro galaxy, your role is to explore space, meet aliens, and develop your ship, crew and AI. The game contains deep strategic and 4x elements. PSS is community-driven.
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$19.99The Last Starship
Feb 3 · Introversion Software
Both: Space · Base Building · Sci-fi
The Last Starship is a 2D space construction game where you design and upgrade your starship. Choose your path: pirate hunter, miner, engineer, spacebus driver, and more, whilst exploring vibrant star systems. Enjoy a growing sandbox world, with regular free updates. Your cosmic adventure awaits!
StrategySandboxSpaceSimulationSingleplayerBase BuildingSci-fiSpace SimBuildingMining👍 1,625
$19.99Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander
Oct 24 · Walternate Realities
Both: Sci-fi · Space · Space Sim
Design and simulate the starships of your dreams! Command your ship or fleet in epic battles and manage your crew while exploring a dangerous galaxy. Play alone or with friends, test your ships in online PvP, and let your imagination reach for the stars!
Sci-fiSingleplayerBuildingSpace2DIndieStrategySpace SimExplorationMultiplayer👍 12,019
$34.99Starbase
Jul 29 · Frozenbyte
Both: Massively Multiplayer · Space Sim · Space
Starbase is a hybrid voxel/vertex-based space MMO with a fully destructible and infinitely expanding universe, with a focus on building and designing spaceships and stations, exploration, resource gathering, crafting, trading, and combat.
Open WorldBuildingMassively MultiplayerSpace SimSimulationSandboxSpaceSci-fiActionEarly Access👍 6,219
FreeStarfighter General
Nov 21 · James Sager III, Steve Reynolds, Lokesh Dhanger
Both: Space Sim · Space · Sci-fi
Space ACTION-MMO. Control & upgrade more than one ship. Build a fleet! Turn a rag tag team into an armada. Aliens build relationships. Crew/attributes/skills/mastery/magic(legendary/unilegendary/unique)items. WORLD FIRST: Multicore MMO & INFINITE PLAYERS! Soon: Conquer star systems & Tax Players.
Space SimSpaceSci-fiMassively MultiplayerMultiplayerRPGAliensBase BuildingMMORPGScience
FreeStarship Theory
May 31 · Reconnect Software
Both: Base Building · Space · Sci-fi
Starship Theory is a ship building survival game. Mine and trade to gather resources. Plan and construct new upgrades. Train and manage crew. Fight to survive.
Base BuildingSimulationStrategySpaceIndieSurvivalManagement2DSci-fiCasual👍 933
$9.99Interstellaria
Jul 17 · Coldrice Games LLC
Both: Space · Pixel Graphics · Sci-fi
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
-75%$4.99Starcom: Nexus
Dec 12 · Wx3 Labs, LLC
Both: Space · Sci-fi · 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
$49.99X4: Foundations
Nov 30 · Egosoft
Both: Space · Space Sim · Sci-fi
Your journey to building a vast space empire begins behind the controls of a single ship. Explore, trade, fight, and build as you rise to command fleets, stations, and entire economies in a living, fully simulated universe that reacts to every decision.
SpaceSimulationOpen WorldSpace SimExplorationSandboxSci-fi4XStrategyEconomy👍 25,274
$9.99Gemini Wars
Nov 2 · Camel 101
Both: Space · Base Building · Space Sim
Take control of a fleet commander returned from exile, rise through the ranks of the United Space Federation forces and join an epic war across the stars.
4XGrand StrategyWargameSpaceWarBase BuildingReal-TimeRTSSpace SimStrategy👍 141
$24.99Executive Assault 2
Oct 18 · Hesketh Studios Ltd
Both: Space Sim · Base Building · Space
The RTS/FPS phenomenon has moved into space! Build your base on an asteroid, command fleets of starships for epic battles, pilot fighters, mine and trade resources, assemble robots to defend or assault other stations. Take sole command or share the glory as you fight for control of the quadrant.
RTSBuildingSpace SimStrategyBase BuildingSpaceReal-TimeFPSActionSingleplayer👍 1,604
$19.99Astro Colony
Jun 2 · Terad Games
Both: Base Building · Automation · Space
Explore endless Universe and create the most efficient constellation of colonies. Build conveyor systems to automate production. Take care of Astronauts and their needs! Establish new colonies as part of intergalactic simulation.
Base BuildingAutomationSpaceResource ManagementColony SimSimulationMultiplayerStrategyBuildingIndie👍 2,397
$19.99PULSAR: Lost Colony
Jun 22 · Leafy Games
Both: Space Sim · Space · Sci-fi
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
-90%$1.99Genesis Alpha One Deluxe Edition
Feb 25 · Radiation Blue
Both: Sci-fi · Base Building · 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
$19.99Nova Lands
Jun 22 · BEHEMUTT
Both: Automation · Base Building · Pixel Graphics
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
$19.99Final Upgrade
Dec 6 · TaosX
Both: Automation · Space · Base Building
Help humanity to spread throughout the cosmos by exploring new worlds, building space factories and setting up trade routes. Research advanced technologies to increase efficiency and unlock new paths of development. Fight off other artificial intelligences in your goal to reach the Final Upgrade!
AutomationSpaceBase BuildingBuildingResource ManagementSimulationSci-fiManagementSandboxStrategy👍 437
$14.99Particle Fleet: Emergence
Sep 29 · Knuckle Cracker
Both: Space · Sci-fi · Pixel Graphics
Build and design your own fleets and stand opposed to the Particulate in this physics/strategy/RTS/fleet hybrid. Build partially destructible and self repairing ships that interact with enemies less controlled by some scripted logic and more driven by a real time massive physics particle simulation.
StrategyIndieSimulationSpaceRTSReal-Time with PauseSci-fi2DSingleplayerPixel Graphics👍 1,198
$5.99Phantom Signal — Sci-Fi Strategy Game
Jan 16 · Veslo Games
Both: Space · Sci-fi · Space Sim
Phantom Signal is a real-time sci-fi strategy game with unusual mechanics. Explore mysterious star systems and reveal the secret of the phantom signal.
StrategyCasualSimulationTower DefenseSpaceSci-fiIndieSingleplayerSpace SimRTS👍 134
$19.99EVERSPACE™
May 25 · ROCKFISH Games
Both: Space · Sci-fi · Space Sim
EVERSPACE™ combines fast-paced combat with roguelike elements, great visuals and a captivating story. It takes you on a challenging journey through an ever-changing, beautifully crafted universe full of surprises. Shoot, craft and loot your way to victory while the odds are stacked against you.
SpaceAction RoguelikeActionIndieSci-fiSpace SimRogueliteSingleplayerFlightShooter👍 9,807
$9.99Astrox: Hostile Space Excavation
Nov 30 · Jace Masula
Both: Space · 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
$19.99Rebel Galaxy
Oct 20 · Double Damage Games
Both: Space · Sci-fi · Space Sim
Rebel Galaxy is a swashbuckling space adventure, with action-packed combat, exploration, discovery, trade, and “negotiation” with the outlandish denizens at the edge of the known universe.
SpaceSci-fiOpen WorldRPGGreat SoundtrackAdventureSingleplayerSpace SimActionSimulation👍 7,258
$9.99Flotilla
Apr 29 · Blendo Games
Both: Sci-fi · 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
$6.99The Infinite Black 2
Jun 16 · Spellbook
Both: Space Sim · Space · Sci-fi
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
$24.99Starcom: Unknown Space
Sep 2 · Wx3 Labs, LLC
Both: Space · Space Sim · Sci-fi
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
$4.99Space Station Tycoon
Nov 1 · Lunheim Studios
Both: Space · Base Building · Space Sim
Create a thriving space station in a lost sector. Face thrilling challenges head-on, from pirate raids to asteroid impacts, as you lead your company to new heights.
ManagementSpaceTower DefenseCity BuilderColony SimBuildingCraftingEconomyBase BuildingSpace Sim👍 190
$24.99Crying Suns
Sep 18 · Alt Shift
Both: Space · Pixel Graphics · Sci-fi
Crying Suns is a tactical rogue-lite that puts you in the role of a space fleet commander as you explore a mysteriously fallen empire. In this story rich experience inspired by Dune and Foundation, each successful run will uncover the truth about the Empire... and yourself as well.
StrategySpacePixel GraphicsIndieRogueliteSci-fiRoguelikeReal-Time with PauseTacticalPost-apocalyptic👍 3,149
$29.99Stardeus
Oct 12 · Kodo Linija
Both: Base Building · 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
$34.99Hardspace: Shipbreaker
May 24 · Blackbird Interactive
Both: Space · Sci-fi · 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
$29.99Between the Stars
Mar 7 · Isolated Games
Both: Space · Space Sim · Sci-fi
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
$4.99X2: The Threat
Jul 21 · Egosoft
Both: Space · Sci-fi · Space Sim
X²: The Threat is of a new generation of space simulator games, you play the role of Julian Gardna who continues the story set by X: Beyond The Frontier. The updated graphics engine gives the universe a fresher feel with newly designed ships and stations adding to the complexity of the universe.
SpaceStrategySimulationSci-fiSingleplayerOpen WorldEconomySpace SimSandboxTrading👍 444
FreeStar Conflict
Feb 27 · Star Gem Inc.
Both: Space Sim · Massively Multiplayer
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
$5.99Space industrial empire
May 24 · 游戏养家工作室
Both: Automation · Space
This is a idle game modeled on industrial building gameplay. It will be three-dimensional, complex industrial assembly line, easy, simple plane conveyor belt. At the same time to join the battleship assembly, space campaign, character development, giant construction, trade orders and other gameplay!
AutomationSpaceIndieManagementIdlerStrategyLootCasualSingleplayerWord Game👍 1,022
$4.99Hexfactory
Aug 24 · Aquila Industrial
Both: Space Sim · Automation · Space
Build cities and factories in an infinite Hex World. Explore more tiles. Balance your city's production and consumption, attract more citizens of different classes, research new technologies and build more factories and cities.
SimulationCity BuilderColony SimSpace SimExploration3D Platformer3DAutomationBuildingSpace
$19.99Void War
Jun 2 · Tundra
Both: Space
Command an ancient starship and fight your way to the heart of a dying Empire. Fend off attacks from demented cultists, craven space pirates, and xenophobic Imperial soldiers. Discover powerful artifacts and use them to build your ship into a fearsome war engine.
SpaceRoguelitePerma DeathChoices MatterStrategyDifficultReplay ValueRoguelikeResource ManagementReal-Time with Pause👍 3,661
-75%$3.74Sid Meier's Starships
Mar 12 · Firaxis Games
Both: Space · Sci-fi
Build and command a fleet of starships and travel between planets as you explore, build, negotiate, and fight to preserve your vision for humanity.
StrategySpaceTurn-Based StrategySci-fiSingleplayerTacticalCasual4XTurn-Based👍 1,964
$19.99SPORE™ Galactic Adventures
Jun 23 · EA - Maxis
Both: Space · Sci-fi
Take Your Creature From Zero To Galactic HeroGet out of your starship and turn your Spore creatures into legendary Space Captains. For the first time, beam down with your allies to take on action-packed, planetside adventures. Complete quests, collect rewards, and even create your own missions.
SimulationActionSpaceAdventureExplorationOpen WorldSandboxSingleplayerStrategySci-fi👍 7,250
$14.99Planetbase
Oct 15 · Madruga Works
Both: Base Building · Space · 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
FreeAndromeda: Rebirth of Humanity
Jan 22 · Null Reference Games
Both: Space Sim · Massively Multiplayer · Space
Andromeda is a hybrid between a Space 4X and an MMO. An online universe sandbox with 2 galaxies full of planets to colonize. Build structures like Mines to generate resources to build ships and engage in fleet battles with NPCs and other players, or just sit and chat with the friendly community.
StrategySpace SimColony Sim3DCapitalismMassively MultiplayerSpaceFuturisticSci-fiBuilding
$19.99Star Trek: Starfleet Command Gold Edition
Nov 22 · Interplay Entertainment Corp.
Both: Space · Sci-fi · Space Sim
Dozens of missions & more than 50 ship designs put you in the captain’s chair for an amazing real-time space combat experience commanding ships from the United Federation of Planets, the Klingon Empire, the Romulan Star Empire, the Hydran Kingdom, the Gorn Confederation or the Lyran Star Empire!
StrategySimulationActionSpaceSci-fiReal Time TacticsReal-TimeSpace SimSoftwareSolitaire👍 211
$19.99Interstellar Rift
Sep 24 · Split Polygon
Both: Space Sim
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
$14.99Starbound
Jul 22 · Chucklefish
Both: Space · Pixel Graphics
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
$9.99Starbase Gunship
Dec 2 · Mythical City Games
Both: Space Sim · Sci-fi · Space
Starbase Gunship places you in the seat of a weapons officer on a state-of-the-art Gunship as you defend a remote outpost from an Alien invasion fleet. With access to laser cannons, missiles, miniguns and nuclear warheads, you are the last line of defense between humanity and the alien invaders.
ActionSpace SimSimulationFlightSci-fiAliensSpaceWarArcadeRealistic
-75%$7.49Starlink: Battle for Atlas
Apr 30 · Ubisoft Toronto
Both: Space · Sci-fi · Space Sim
Lead a group of interstellar pilots dedicated to free the Atlas Star System from Grax and the Forgotten Legion. Start your adventure with the full original Starlink: Battle for Atlas™ Initiative team. Included : * Starlink Game * 4 Starships : Zenith, Neptune, Pulse, Lance * 6 Pilots : Mason, Judge, Chase, Hunter, Levi, Razor * 12...
ActionAdventureSpaceSci-fiOpen WorldSpace SimRacingExplorationRPGSingleplayer👍 302
$19.99Empyrion - Galactic Survival
Aug 5 · Eleon Game Studios
Both: Space · 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
$9.99Space Rogue
Sep 15 · Red Beat
Both: Space · 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
$12.99Star Nomad 2
Dec 14 · Huy Phan
Both: Space · Sci-fi
A space trader & combat sim meets squad-RPG, large scale conquest, choice driven gameplay with fluid & punchy tactical real-time combat set in a dynamic open-world sandbox.
RPGSimulationSpaceStrategyIndieOpen WorldSandboxSci-fiRoguelite2D👍 137
-60%$5.99Star Traders: Frontiers
Jul 31 · Trese Brothers
Both: Sci-fi · Space Sim
You are the captain of a starship venturing through a massive open universe. Customize your crew and take command at the helm of your very own ship as you explore a galaxy torn apart by internal strife, alien threats, and political intrigue.
Sci-fiModdableSimulationTradingTactical RPGManagementProcedural GenerationSandboxTurn-Based CombatSpace Sim👍 3,672
$4.99Star Explorers
May 8 · Schmidt Workshops
Both: Space Sim · Space
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
$24.99Starship EVO
Jun 19 · Moonfire Entertainment
Both: Space · Sci-fi
Mine and craft your way to orbit, build your own starship and explore a vast, dangerous galaxy alongside your crew. For players who love a meaningful survival progression, a unique and elegant building system, and epic space-opera scale.
IndieActionSimulationBuildingSpaceAdventureSandboxSci-fiOpen WorldEarly Access👍 1,322
$9.99Stellar Initiative
May 27 · Five Head Games
Both: Sci-fi · Pixel Graphics · Base Building
Stellar Initiative is a roguelike tower defense game where you land on the planet and use your orbit ship to deliver buildings and support you with fire. Complete missions, install new upgrades, discover powerful artifacts, and find the best strategy!
Tower DefenseRoguelikeStrategyDifficultSci-fiPixel Graphics2DBase BuildingMechsProcedural Generation👍 406
-80%$1.99FTL: Faster Than Light
Sep 14 · Subset Games
Both: Space · Sci-fi
This "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" allows you to take your ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy filled with glory and bitter defeat.
RoguelikeSpaceStrategySci-fiIndieSingleplayerPerma DeathDifficultReplay ValueReal-Time with Pause👍 62,779
$9.99Starblast
Nov 8 · Neuronality
Both: Massively Multiplayer · Space
Fun, fast paced online multiplayer arcade space shooter. Take control of your spaceship, mine asteroids, increase your stats, upgrade to different types of spaceships with improved stats and weapons. Fight against other players and collect their gems.
Massively MultiplayerActionSpaceIndieCasualArcadeShoot 'Em Up2DShooterDifficult👍 1,050
$9.99Cosmonautica
Jul 31 · Chasing Carrots
Both: Space · Sci-fi · Space Sim
Cosmonautica is a fresh take on space trading in a procedurally generated universe, paired with quirky humor for your intergalactic enjoyment.
TradingSpaceSimulationStrategyEconomySci-fiManagementAdventureSpace SimSingleplayer👍 948
$19.99orbit.industries
Apr 21 · LAB132
Both: Space · Space Sim · Automation
🚀 Become a Space Pioneer by building and managing a station of your own on the orbit of distant planets! Focus on design and management or fulfill objectives to progress. 🛰️ Explore, Build and Prosper!
Space3DResource ManagementSpace SimManagementBuildingSimulationAutomationSandboxEconomy
$9.99Destination Ares
Sep 22 · Pat Scott
Both: Space · Base Building · Space Sim
You're the AI of a rickety colony ship, bound for the red planet. You have limited resources, a desperate crew, and an unknown fate awaiting you. Can you survive the journey across the Big Black?
Time ManagementRogueliteColony SimManagementMarsSpaceBase BuildingDifficultSpace SimCharacter Customization