PlayfeedGames like Wayward Cosmos
by Exploratory Game Studios
X4: Foundations and No Man's Sky play most like Wayward Cosmos. Of the 18 closest games below, most share its sandbox, space sim and exploration.
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SpaceEngine
Jun 11, 2019 · Cosmographic Software
Both: Sci-fi · Sandbox · Space Sim
First-person 3D sci-fi space simulator, realistic science-based. Exploring the universe, flying spacecraft and observing celestial objects.
Early AccessOpen WorldSci-fiCasualSandboxSpaceSpace Sim3DRealisticScience👍 15,895Star Explorers
May 8, 2018 · Schmidt Workshops
Both: Space Sim · Exploration · Sandbox
First-person 3D sci-fi open world space exploration, retro, low-poly. Exploration, resource management and upgrading.
Space SimSpaceRetroOpen WorldProcedural GenerationAtmosphericIndieExplorationOld SchoolSandbox👍 244Elite Dangerous
Apr 2, 2015 · Frontier Developments
Both: Space Sim · Exploration · Sci-fi
First-person 3D sci-fi massively multiplayer space sim, realistic space simulation. Exploration, space combat and trading.
Space SimSpaceOpen WorldExplorationSci-fiSimulationMassively MultiplayerMultiplayerVRFirst-Person👍 82,486Stellaris
May 9, 2016 · Paradox Development Studio
Both: Sci-fi · Exploration · Sandbox
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👍 145,865Astrox: Hostile Space Excavation
Nov 30, 2015 · Jace Masula
Both: Sandbox · Space Sim
Third-person 3D sci-fi space simulation sandbox, lush 3d environment. Mining asteroids, trading ore and hunting pirates.
SpaceSimulationIndieAdventureSandboxOpen WorldMiningSpace SimSingleplayerProcedural Generation👍 446EVE Online
Dec 15, 2010 · Fenris Creations
Both: Space Sim · Exploration · Sandbox
Third-person 3D sci-fi massively multiplayer space sim, realistic space simulation. Flying starships, trading and manufacturing, combat and exploration.
Space SimExplorationOpen WorldAdventureDifficultSpaceSimulationTradingSandboxMassively Multiplayer👍 7,806Out of Orbit
Oct 20, 2023 · Case Yellow Labs
Both: Sandbox · Exploration · Space Sim
Top-down 3D sci-fi space sim sandbox, stylized low poly. Building spacecraft and bases, raiding and pirating ships, managing crew and resources.
SandboxSpaceshipsSurvivalBuildingMiningPiratesSpaceExplorationSpace SimDestruction👍 168Empyrion - Galactic Survival
Aug 5, 2020 · Eleon Game Studios
Both: Exploration · Space Sim · Sandbox
First-person 3D sci-fi space sandbox survival adventure, 3D voxel. Building, exploration and survival.
SimulationCo-opSpaceOpen World Survival CraftSurvivalBuildingOpen WorldExplorationSpace SimSandbox👍 29,214