Games like Space Pirates and Zombies

Top-down space combat RPG with fleet management and real-time tactical control. Explore a procedurally generated galaxy, research tech, and fight space zombies.

91% positive from 3,157 · 2011 · 7% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · Lowest ever $1.99 (2014-11-14)

SpaceActionIndieSci-fi Top-DownStrategy

Six games like Space Pirates and Zombies

Gratuitous Space Battles

70% positive from 882 reviews2009

Auto-battler RTS where you design ships and fleets for large-scale, strategic space combat. Focuses on pre-battle planning and fleet composition over real-time control.

The catchThe dead login servers block the campaign, leaving a large part unplayable.

Both are tagged Top-Down, Space and Sci-fi.

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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 Top-Down, Space and Sci-fi.

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Lightracer Spark

84% positive from 1,004 reviews2023Deck Playable

This is a sci-fi narrative TRPG where you make choices to guide alien civilizations, developing your character's attributes. The core loop involves observing alien life, making decisions, and impacting their fate.

The catchThe opening buries you in text and unexplained mechanics, leaving you lost.

Both are tagged Space, Sci-fi and Strategy.

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Starcom: Nexus

90% positive from 2,302 reviews201947% finish itDeck Playable

This is an open-world space exploration and combat game. Players research technology, build ships, and interact with alien factions in a dynamic universe.

What players likedPlayers praise its interesting story and ship building, comparing it to Last Defense Academy and a star ship-based RPG.

The catchVague quests leave you combing a vast, empty galaxy for hours to find the next step.

Both are tagged Space, Sci-fi and RPG.

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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 Strategy.

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Crying Suns

86% positive from 4,508 reviews20199% finish itDeck Playable

Tactical rogue-lite space exploration with procedurally generated universes and story-driven events. Command battleships in strategic fleet combat to uncover a fallen empire's secrets.

What players likedPlayers praise Crying Suns as an FTL-style roguelite with deep story, strategic combat, and engaging ship management.

The catchRandom events and battles repeat constantly, so runs quickly feel like the same one.

Both are tagged Space, Sci-fi and Strategy.

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More about Space Pirates and Zombies

What players liked

Players praise its smooth performance and mod support, reminiscent of classic space combat and strategy games.

The catch

Progress turns into a long repetitive grind of recycled missions for currency.

Reviews: 91% positive from 3,157
Released: 2011
Finish it: 7% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: Lowest ever $1.99 (2014-11-14)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 91% positive, but with 3,157 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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