Games like Starcom: Unknown Space

This is an open-world space exploration RPG with ship building and tactical combat. Players explore, research, and engage in faction-based interactions.

93% positive from 4,357 · 2024 · 23% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · $24.99 $16.24 -35% · Lowest ever $12.49 (2026-03-28)

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Six games like Starcom: Unknown Space

EVERSPACE™ 2

86% positive from 12,833 reviews202312% finish itDeck Playable

This is a single-player space combat RPG. Players explore, loot, and fight in a sci-fi story.

What players likedPlayers praise Everspace 2 as a beautiful space shooter RPG, often compared to Freelancer, for its fun combat, exploration, and progression.

The catchShip upgrades are gated behind endless repetitive puzzles hidden in every area.

Both are tagged Space, Open World and Exploration.

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3030 Deathwar Redux - A Space Odyssey

94% positive from 1,156 reviews201789% finish itDeck Playable

Open-world space adventure game with combat, trading, and point-and-click elements. Players explore a war-torn galaxy, taking on missions and managing resources.

What players likedPlayers praise its captivating nature and awesome 80s synthwave soundtrack, reminiscent of classic games like Dune.

The catchMost missions are repetitive fetch runs with nothing happening on the long flights.

Both are tagged Space, Open World and Action.

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Astrometica

83% positive from 3,124 reviews202436% finish itDeck Unsupported

Astrometica is a space exploration and base-building survival game. Players explore the universe, gather resources, and build automated outposts.

What players likedPlayers praise Astrometrica as an absorbing Subnautica-like space exploration and building game with gorgeous vistas and engaging lore.

The catchDevelopment has stalled with no update in over a year, and it is still unfinished.

Both are tagged Space Sim, Open World and Adventure.

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Reentry - A Space Flight Simulator

97% positive from 1,326 reviews20251% finish itDeck Unsupported

This is a realistic space flight simulator game focused on operating detailed spacecraft systems through missions. It offers a guided learning experience for players to master complex vehicles and space exploration.

What players likedLike DCS or Orbiter, players praise its hyper-realistic systems, full clickable cockpits, and educational value for spaceflight enthusiasts.

The catchTutorials barely explain the switches or checklists, leaving new players lost.

Both are tagged Space Sim, Space and Open World.

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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, Exploration and Action.

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Duskers

90% positive from 2,776 reviews20160% finish itDeck Playable

You send salvage drones into derelict spaceships by typing commands at a terminal, reading motion sensors instead of seeing, and hoarding fuel and parts because death wipes everything.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique sci-fi survival and atmosphere, offering a compelling extraction experience unlike others.

The catchBad starting luck can doom a run outright, sending you into an unrecoverable spiral.

Both are tagged Space and Exploration.

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More about Starcom: Unknown Space

What players liked

Players praise Starcom: Unknown Space as a Star Control 2-like exploration game with deep ship customization and engaging combat.

The catch

Objectives are unclear, leaving you unsure where to go

Reviews: 93% positive from 4,357
Released: 2024
Finish it: 23% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: $24.99 $16.24 -35% · Lowest ever $12.49 (2026-03-28)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 93% positive, but with 4,357 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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