Rank 01Why this
Shares procedural generation with Space Scavenger.
- $11.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2023
Games like Space Scavenger
- 34 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Space Scavenger also play
The closest matches to Space Scavenger: Power of Ten, Run Build Pew!, Nova Drift, CRYPTARK, and NIMRODS. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Top-Down Shooter and Rogue-like, like Space Scavenger.
- $2.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2022
Rank 03Why this
Shares weapon synergy with Space Scavenger.
- $8.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
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CRYPTARK
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Rogue-like, like Space Scavenger.
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NIMRODS
Why this: Shares weapon synergy and procedural generation with Space Scavenger.
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Teleglitch: Die More Edition
Why this: Also Perma Death and Top-Down Shooter, like Space Scavenger.
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Danger Scavenger
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Perma Death, like Space Scavenger.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Space Scavenger
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- Released: 2021
- Developer: Red Cabin Games
- Price: $12.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 86% of 178 reviews
- Genres: Indie
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Low price for high replay value
- Multiple game modes for replayability
- Ship building feels tactile and rewarding
- Challenging
- Chill
- Relaxing
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Why this: Same challenging mood as Space Scavenger.
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Why this: Same relaxing mood as Space Scavenger.
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Why this: Also Top-Down Shooter and Space, like Space Scavenger.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Space Scavenger at current Steam store prices.
Scrappage
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Space Scavenger.
Nebula
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Top-Down Shooter, like Space Scavenger.
EVERSPACE™
Why this: Also Rogue-like and Space, like Space Scavenger.
Outpost
Why this: Shares run based progression with Space Scavenger.
Free alternatives
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Disfigure
Why this: Shares weapon synergy with Space Scavenger.
Relic Hunters Zero: Remix
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Top-Down Shooter, like Space Scavenger.
Realm of the Mad God Exalt
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Space Scavenger.
Evil Egg
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Perma Death, like Space Scavenger.
Chicken Invaders Universe
Why this: Also Top-Down Shooter and Space, like Space Scavenger.
Skillshot City
Why this: Also Top-Down Shooter and Rogue-like, like Space Scavenger.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Power of Ten
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Space Scavenger.
Run Build Pew!
Why this: Also Top-Down Shooter and Rogue-like, like Space Scavenger.
Nova Drift
Why this: Shares weapon synergy with Space Scavenger.
CRYPTARK
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Rogue-like, like Space Scavenger.
NIMRODS
Why this: Shares weapon synergy and procedural generation with Space Scavenger.
Danger Scavenger
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Perma Death, like Space Scavenger.
About Space Scavenger
The closest matches to Space Scavenger: Power of Ten, Run Build Pew!, Nova Drift, CRYPTARK, and NIMRODS. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Space Scavenger is your kind of game, the closest matches are Power of Ten, Run Build Pew! and Nova Drift — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, chill and relaxing, and single out its hard point placement and procedural generation. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Space Scavenger: Action roguelike where you build and command your own spaceships. Battle enemies, explore planets and customize your ship on the fly. Make the best use of the quirky ship modules you find, ranging from slingshots to ion cannons, to try and avoid certain death.
Is Space Scavenger worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 86% of 178 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $12.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 8 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Low price for high replay value
- Multiple game modes for replayability
- Ship building feels tactile and rewarding
- Tactical part placement changes ship behavior
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Way to easy for what i expected from a roguelite. I beat the game in under 3 hours. I can keep playing at harder difficulties if i want to, and it was fun while it lasted. It's a solid 5 Euro game.”
People who play it also play: Power of Ten, Run Build Pew!, Nova Drift
Frequently asked about Space Scavenger
Can I run it?
Does Space Scavenger run on Steam Deck?
Space Scavenger is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Space Scavenger cost?
Space Scavenger is listed on Steam at 12.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Space Scavenger?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Space Scavenger are Power of Ten, Run Build Pew!, Nova Drift.
Who developed Space Scavenger?
Space Scavenger was developed by Red Cabin Games.