Rank 01Why this
Shares ship customization with Silent Sector.
- $5.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2020
Games like Silent Sector
- 35 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Silent Sector also play
The closest matches to Silent Sector: Rebel Galaxy Outlaw, Starcom: Unknown Space, Objects in Space, Star Nomad 2, and Syder Arcade. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Space Sim and Aliens, like Silent Sector.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
Rank 03Why this
Same retro mood as Silent Sector.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
- Deck Playable
- 2019
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Star Nomad 2
Why this: Also Space Sim and Top-Down Shooter, like Silent Sector.
Rank 05 
Syder Arcade
Why this: Also Bullet Hell and Old School, like Silent Sector.
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Void Destroyer 2
Why this: Also Pirates and Space Sim, like Silent Sector.
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EVERSPACE™ 2
Why this: Also Space and Action RPG, like Silent Sector.
Rank 08 
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Silent Sector
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- 19Vanguard Galaxy
Shares faction reputation and ship customization with Silent Sector.
- 91% of 329 reviews
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- Released: 2021
- Developer: Rake in Grass
- Price: $14.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 85% of 71 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Simulation, RPG
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Cheeky sci fi dialogue and references
- Easy to pick up and play casually
- Humor feels genuine and engaging
- Retro
- Energy management
- Faction reputation
More games like Silent Sector, sliced differently
Reviewers mention these as similar to Silent Sector
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Rebel Galaxy
Why this: Same retro mood as Silent Sector.
Star Control I and II
Why this: Also Top-Down Shooter and Space, like Silent Sector.
Star Control III
Why this: Also Space and Action RPG, like Silent Sector.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Silent Sector at current Steam store prices.
Neon Striker
Why this: Shares ship customization and real time combat with Silent Sector.
Darkstar One
Why this: Same retro mood as Silent Sector.
Hive Jump 2: Survivors
Why this: Also Aliens and Top-Down Shooter, like Silent Sector.
Vanguard Galaxy
Why this: Shares faction reputation and ship customization with Silent Sector.
Cozy Space Survivors
Why this: Shares ship customization with Silent Sector.
Star Explorers
Why this: Also Space Sim and Old School, like Silent Sector.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Silent Sector, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Endless Sky
Why this: Shares ship customization with Silent Sector.
Warframe
Why this: Also Space and Action RPG, like Silent Sector.
Chicken Invaders Universe
Why this: Also Top-Down Shooter and Old School, like Silent Sector.
Realm of the Mad God Exalt
Why this: Also Bullet Hell and Action RPG, like Silent Sector.
Gatekeeper: Infinity
Why this: Shares real time combat with Silent Sector.
Relic Hunters Zero: Remix
Why this: Also Top-Down Shooter and Bullet Hell, like Silent Sector.
More from Rake in Grass
Other recommendable Steam games by Rake in Grass, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Jets'n'Guns Gold
Why this: Also Bullet Hell and Old School, like Silent Sector.
Bellfortis
Why this: Shares real time combat with Silent Sector.
About Silent Sector
The closest matches to Silent Sector: Rebel Galaxy Outlaw, Starcom: Unknown Space, Objects in Space, Star Nomad 2, and Syder Arcade. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Silent Sector is your kind of game, the closest matches are Rebel Galaxy Outlaw, Starcom: Unknown Space and Objects in Space — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as retro and single out its energy management and faction reputation. 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 Silent Sector: Oldschool action open-world sci-fi with a unique storyline, frenetic battles, crude humor, loose morals and cows.
Is Silent Sector worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 84% of 71 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $14.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 13 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Cheeky sci fi dialogue and references
- Easy to pick up and play casually
- Humor feels genuine and engaging
- Respects player agency with flexible progression
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Great idea, but very poor execution. Lots of guns, but most of them are useless. Many ships are simply unplayable. Space is empty, there are random events in it, but they are few. For 18 hours I saw about ten times each. There is money…”
“I wanted to like this game, but ultimately the balance is what killed it for me. It starts off strangely difficult and obscure, then you figure things out and become too strong, then you begin getting randomly killed by enemies with…”
People who play it also play: Rebel Galaxy Outlaw, Starcom: Unknown Space, Objects in Space
Frequently asked about Silent Sector
Can I run it?
Does Silent Sector run on Steam Deck?
Silent Sector 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 Silent Sector cost?
Silent Sector is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Silent Sector?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Silent Sector are Rebel Galaxy Outlaw, Starcom: Unknown Space, Objects in Space.
Who developed Silent Sector?
Silent Sector was developed by Rake in Grass.