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Games like Starsector

2013PC

A space sandbox where you pilot a ship and build a fleet, trading, exploring and fighting in tactical real-time battles. You choose freely whether to become a trader, mercenary, pirate or warlord.

Sandbox with your own goals
Open world
Deep systems to master
Economy and management

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In short: Games like Starsector

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Starsector special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

Similar in what way?

0 of 3

Up to three areas count more, the rest steps back.

Not for me Exclude horror, turn-based combat, pixel art …

Games where this is clearly part of it are left out, no matter how well the rest fits.

Horror Turn-based combat High difficulty Roguelike runs Shooter Pixel art Grind Survival PvP Open world Card game

Best match

X3: Terran Conflict

95 %Match

2008PC, Steam Deck playable84 % positive−80 % ~~15.99 €~~ 3.19 €

A vast space sandbox where you fly ships, build trading empires and factory complexes, and get drawn into conflicts between rival races. Freedom is huge, but the learning curve is steep.

Where to buy

Steam Best price PC · 3 days left 3.19 € ~~15.99 €~~ −80 % Go to shop
Gamesplanet* Steam key 14.39 € ~~15.99 €~~ −10 % Go to shop

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