Games like Nexus - The Jupiter Incident

86% positive from 1,069 reviewsReleased 2007Steam Deck Unsupported

What it is

This is a real-time tactical space combat game focused on mission-based fleet battles with detailed ship customization. Players command customizable fleets against diverse alien threats in a story-driven campaign.

What players liked

Players praise its unique fleet command focus, akin to Homeworld but without base-building.

The catch

Ships ignore attack orders and drift out of position, dragging battles out for ages.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 86% positive, but with 1,069 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Nexus - The Jupiter Incident

Sins of a Solar Empire II

84% positive from 8,451 reviews20249% finish itDeck Playable

This is a real-time 4X space strategy game. Players manage empires and command tactical fleet battles in a single, continuous mode.

What players likedPlayers praise Sins of a Solar Empire II as a Stellaris-like RTS with improved performance, graphics, and multiplayer over its predecessor.

The catchCluttered UI with tiny icons is hard to read

Both are tagged Space, RTS and Sci-fi.

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AI War: Fleet Command

82% positive from 1,611 reviews2009Deck Playable

Real-time strategy game where you command a small fleet against a vastly superior AI. Subdue AI subcommanders quietly to avoid overwhelming retaliation.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique blend of RTS, 4X, and tower defense, offering thoughtful, large-scale battles against a powerful AI.

The catchDense menus and text heavy tutorials make it a slog just to get started.

Both are tagged Space, RTS and Sci-fi.

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Creeper World 3: Arc Eternal

96% positive from 3,251 reviews2013Deck Playable

A real-time strategy simulation where players defend against a fluid-like enemy. It features adaptable base building and resource management on procedurally generated or user-created maps.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique strategy of defending against a fluid enemy, comparing it to a comforting, yet challenging, experience.

The catchEvery map ends with a long, dull grind pushing towers forward after victory is certain.

Both are tagged RTS, Sci-fi and Singleplayer.

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Creeper World 4

95% positive from 4,677 reviews202035% finish itDeck Playable

Creeper World 4 is a 3D real-time strategy game where players build bases and fight a fluid enemy. Its core loop involves managing resources and units against overwhelming Creeper waves on dynamic terrain.

What players likedPlayers praise Creeper World 4 as a solid 3D evolution of the series, with engaging strategy, resource management, and a vibrant modding community.

The catchIt is a downgrade from the third game in the series in almost every aspect.

Both are tagged Space, RTS and Strategy.

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Particle Fleet: Emergence

92% positive from 1,272 reviews201642% finish itDeck Playable

Physics-driven RTS fleet combat with customizable, destructible ships. Design and command fleets against emergent particle-based enemies in Redacted Space.

What players likedPlayers praise its ship customization and strategic building, feeling like a unique evolution of the "Creeper World" series.

The catchEvery mission plays out the same way, with little ship variety and a long slow slog.

Both are tagged Space, RTS and Strategy.

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ΔV: Rings of Saturn

93% positive from 3,399 reviews202315% finish itDeck Playable

This is a realistic space simulation game focused on asteroid mining. Players manage a ship and crew, excavating resources in Saturn's rings.

What players likedPlayers praise this hard sci-fi space mining sim as a more grounded, customizable, and relaxing version of Asteroids or Elite Dangerous.

The catchControls are clumsy and barely rebindable, and the game explains very little of itself.

Both are tagged Space, Sci-fi and Singleplayer.

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