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Experience large space ship battles. Uncover the secrets of the mysterious alien race. Upgrade your ship or even start a fleet. Survive
The top results based on the latest update are Relative Frame [Score: 1.2], Beyond the Storm [Score: 1.2] and Stardust Origins [Score: 1.1] The top rated games you can find here are Endless Sky [SteamPeek Rating: 8.1] ranked #6, Rebel Galaxy [SteamPeek Rating: 7.4] ranked #16 and Starcom: Unknown Space [SteamPeek Rating: 7.4] ranked #12 Also don't forget to check the newest releases Galaxar [Release date: 2025-07-22] ranked #10, The Catastrophe [Release date: 2025-04-11] ranked #29 and Starcom: Unknown Space [Release date: 2024-09-02] ranked #12 While it is tempting to play with the newest and the best, there might be some other gems in the results, like Starcom: Unknown Space [SteamPeek Rating: 7.4] ranked #12, Transcendence [SteamPeek Rating: 4.7] ranked #14 and Rebel Galaxy [SteamPeek Rating: 7.4] ranked #16.
Experience large space ship battles. Uncover the secrets of the mysterious alien race. Upgrade your ship or even start a fleet. Survive
Explore space in a hand crafted, physics based universe, with immersive sound and atmosphere. Fight and board ships, collect rare cargo, and upgrade your ship.
Be NEARLY vaporized, crushed, blown to pieces, flame broiled, and electrocuted using your incredible targeting skills and class 1 fancy flying to keep you alive in this SHMUP that brings back the essence of the classic arcade shmups!
You are a pilot, seeking revenge on your deceitful father who threw you into unknown space. Can you find your way back and get revenge? Experience a mix of 2D topdown space adventure and explore planets to discover quests, negotiate trades, mine, hunt and survive in an expanding universe.
Trade to make your fortune in this lo-fi, laid back space adventure, where you'll get help from anthropomorphic animals, gear up your ship, and search for the mythical key to immortality hidden in the depths of space.
Explore the stars in this 2D top-down sci-fi game, where you can engage in dogfights with spaceships or disembark to challenge your enemies on foot. Complete contracts, unlock stronger ships, and discover ancient mysteries hidden in forgotten galaxies.
Endless Sky is a 2D space trading and combat game inspired by the classic Escape Velocity series. Work your way up from a relatively wimpy shuttle, cargo ship, or fighter, to a highly upgraded and customized flagship or to a massive fleet of warships or freighters.
In the distant future, the X universe faces a period of profound and irrevocable change. While the universe stumbles towards an uncertain future, countless adventures await as new enemies rise in search of power.
A sci-fi exploration & survival game where you take on the role of a spaceship’s AI. Explore, fight, and survive across a mining colony in the Main Asteroid Belt. Rebuild your ship. Rescue your crew. Reveal the truth behind your mission.
Naev is a game about space exploration, trade and combat. Players travel the galaxy and earn money by trading, fighting and performing missions.
Defend Terra against the onslaught of hostile invaders in this 2D top-down space shooter. Upgrade and empower your ship's different systems to stand a chance against the growing threat. If you fall, Terra falls, and the rest of the galaxy will soon follow.
A top-down shooter set in a seamless open world of ruined facilities. Scavenge strange tech, upgrade your weapons, and uncover the secrets still ticking beneath the surface. Shoot, explore, survive.
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.
Liberty Fighters is a fast-paced top-down extraction shooter with mixed RPG elements. Explore the vast open world space, loot gear or materials and sell it for the best price. Upgrade ships or buy new ones to fight in action tense space combat missions.
Explore the farthest reaches of Human Space in this open-world space adventure. Compelled to journey to the Galactic Core by a mysterious hyperintelligence, you must fight your way through dozens of star systems teeming with clashing empires, expansionist AIs, and fearsome xenophobes.
Fast top-down space shooter with varied missions, relentless enemies, powerful ship upgrades, and most importantly, fire.
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.
Take control of Nara on a quest to destroy the dark cult that created her. Unlock devastating weapons & mind-bending abilities in an evolution of the space-combat shooter. Along with Forsaken, her sentient starfighter, explore ancient temples, engage in zero-g combat & venture beyond waking reality.
You have been created by a mysterious monolith with a single goal: to retrieve five force crystals back to it as quickly as possible. Deal with the plights of space physics, evade the locals, and complete your mission as soon as possible.
You are a Scraponaut, create your own spaceplane with unique parts each affecting the way your plane behaves. Collect scrap while exploring procedurally generated islands, unlock and discover unique new parts to upgrade your spaceplane.
Lead the legendary Owl Force and your wingmates on an epic journey defending the galaxy against the nefarious Darktail Order. Take on missions, upgrade your ship, and engage in heart-pounding battles to uncover the hidden secrets of the universe.
Advanced Space Flight, Combat, Trading, and Exploration Simulation. Set in a vast explorable universe, Evochron Legacy offers freeform gameplay with many diverse objectives and paths to choose from.
Fly your space ship through a 2D sci-fi world. Fight real-time space battles, upgrade your vessel and trade rare resources. And if you get bored on the way, text with your AI assistant Hopper. She will know what to do.
Deliver packages... in space! Test your agility by navigating through different galaxies carrying diverse packages and upgrade your ship. Will you become the best courier in the universe?
An action-adventure game, Relic has a unique storyline and environment with a pixel art style.
3030 Deathwar is a unique mix of Adventure and Space Sim. Explore star systems, mine and hunt pirates in top-down mode. Leave your ship and switch into classic Adventuring mode, where you explore derelicts, talk to shady characters or head over to the space bar for a drink.
Get ready to embark on a thrilling space adventure across the cosmos, where you'll explore new planets, engage in thrilling space battles, and shape the fate of humanity among the stars.
Far from Earth, mankind hasn't changed in the centuries since we've reached the stars. Across this wide-open galaxy, you'll find merchants, builders, and explorers. The more adventurous are colonizers, conquerors, and even space pirates. And you, Voyager? What will you be?
2d space combat like no other. From the perspective of a single crew member, explore the fully destructible interior of any ship in a massive living world. Engage in space combat with no hitpoints where you know your enemy is dead when you see them fall out of their ship into the cold dark of space.
Set off into space on your personal spaceship and rescue all the lost catstronauts! Navigate through flying obstacles while managing fuel and health. Don’t forget to watch your ship’s weight — it affects your maneuverability. Enjoy a relaxing gameplay experience with pixel art and cozy cosmic vibes!
A space trading and combat game in an ever-evolving galaxy.
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.
Discover an enigmatic universe. Explore diverse biomes, face ancient guardians, and uncover hidden secrets in this captivating 2D pixel art platformer. Embark on an unforgettable cosmic odyssey!
STEEB is a 2D top-down, non-linear exploration game. You are a bio-robot scout, sent out to explore and survive on unknown planets. Take samples from alien organisms to gain unique abilities. Gather scraps and strategically choose upgrades. Will your discoveries save humanity?
A space-sim sandbox where you Construct your spaceship, Mine resources with your droids, Explore & Discover mysteries of Leaks In Space, Combat with the wild creatures & space pirates but remember that every hit on your hull could risks your ship suffering fatal leaks.
Tactical control meets strategic execution in this real-time, action tower defense. Develop classes of customized units and leverage different vantage points to defend your stake and ensure your colony’s survival.
Eternal Space is a city builder and space exploration/combat game. Explore the Eternal Space, and manage your city while you fight pirates, or maybe even become a pirate! Keep your citizens happy, and collect taxes from them each year for a little bonus!
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