Games like X4: Foundations
by Egosoft
X4: Foundations is a first-person 3D sci-fi space simulation sandbox: trade, fight and explore. X3: Terran Conflict and X2: The Threat play most like X4: Foundations. Of the 12 closest games below, most share its space, open world and sci-fi.
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Closest matches
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👍 145,865Elite Dangerous
Apr 2, 2015 · Frontier Developments
Both: Space Sim · Space · Open World
First-person 3D sci-fi massively multiplayer space sim, realistic space simulation. Exploration, space combat and trading.
Space SimSpaceOpen WorldExplorationSci-fiSimulationMassively MultiplayerMultiplayerVRFirst-Person👍 82,486Station Commander
Aug 23, 2021 · Ben Marks Game Studios
Both: Space Sim · Economy · 4X
Top-down 3D sci-fi space sim strategy 4X, low poly space sim. Managing a space station, mining and refining resources, exploring and space combat.
StrategySpace SimEconomy4XExplorationResource ManagementOpen WorldSpaceTactical RPGVehicular CombatSpace Engineers
Feb 28, 2019 · Keen Software House
Both: Sandbox · Space · Open World
First- or third-person 3D sci-fi sandbox survival simulation. Building machines, mining resources, exploring space and planets.
SandboxBuildingSpaceSurvivalSimulationPhysicsOpen WorldMultiplayerBase BuildingSingleplayer👍 102,661