Games like NEBULOUS: Fleet Command

This is a tactical space combat simulation game. Players command customizable fleets in realistic battles, managing resources and making strategic decisions.

81% positive from 4,267 · 2022 · Steam Deck Playable · $29.99 $14.99 -50% · Lowest ever $7.49 (2023-11-17)

StrategySpaceSimulationSci-fi SandboxMultiplayer

Six games like NEBULOUS: Fleet Command

The Orville - Interactive Fan Experience

90% positive from 1,042 reviews20190% finish it

This is a multiplayer exploration and social simulation game where players freely roam a detailed spaceship, interact with objects, and customize spaces. It offers a relaxed, fan-focused experience with light gameplay elements.

What players likedPlayers praise the immersive ship exploration, akin to a walking simulator, for its authentic fan experience.

The catchIt runs poorly and crashes often, even on hardware that should handle it easily.

Both are tagged Space, Sci-fi and Sandbox.

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Rodina

93% positive from 1,328 reviews2014Deck Playable

Rodina is a procedural space exploration sim with seamless solar system travel and FPS combat. Players can customize ship interiors and discover procedurally generated alien bases.

What players likedPlayers praise Rodina as a deep, immersive open-world survival game with a beautiful ambient soundtrack and rich exploration.

The catchThe solar system is huge but empty, with only a few hours of content in it.

Both are tagged Space, Sci-fi and Sandbox.

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Angels Fall First

82% positive from 2,840 reviews2015Deck Playable

Sci-fi combined-arms FPS wargame with pilotable capital ships and boarding mechanics. Fast-paced tactical team combat with customizable loadouts and AI support.

What players likedPlayers praise "Angels Fall First" as a spiritual successor to classic Battlefront and Planetside 2, offering expansive combined-arms combat with excellent offline bot support.

The catchGuns feel weak and floaty while fast melee knife builds dominate every fight.

Both are tagged Space, Sci-fi and Early Access.

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X3: Terran Conflict

85% positive from 2,856 reviews20083% finish itDeck Playable

Space simulation game with large-scale fleet combat and economic management. Players pilot ships, trade, fight, and build empires in a vast universe.

What players likedPlayers praise its deep space exploration and economy building, offering a sandbox like experience to shape the universe.

The catchThe interface and flight controls are obtuse and the game teaches you almost nothing.

Both are tagged Space, Sci-fi and Sandbox.

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Astrox Imperium

84% positive from 1,234 reviews2019Deck Playable

A single-player, open-world space sandbox with deep progression. Mine, complete contracts, and engage in combat in a procedurally generated universe.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a moddable single-player EVE Online or X-series sandbox with deep space simulation, trading, and base building.

The catchStill sold as Early Access after the developer walked away, leaving systems unfinished.

Both are tagged Space, Sandbox and Early Access.

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SpaceEngine

96% positive from 9,641 reviews2019Deck Unsupported

A realistic universe simulator for exploration and discovery. Fly through space, visit planets, and create your own celestial bodies.

What players likedPlayers praise SpaceEngine as a realistic, detailed, and vast universe simulator, often compared to Celestia, for exploring celestial bodies.

The catchFrequent crashes, launch failures and setup fiddling get in the way of the visuals.

Both are tagged Space, Sci-fi and Sandbox.

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More about NEBULOUS: Fleet Command

What players liked

Players praise its deep tactical combat, ship customization, and campaign, often comparing it to Homeworld, The Expanse, and naval warfare simulations.

The catch

Steep learning curve; ships need heavy micromanagement

Reviews: 81% positive from 4,267
Released: 2022
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: $29.99 $14.99 -50% · Lowest ever $7.49 (2023-11-17)
Play: Single-playerCo-opMulti-playerPvP

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 81% positive, but with 4,267 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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