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Games like Derelict Void

Below are 8 hand-picked alternatives to Derelict Void for fans of strategy, adventure, simulation, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in Derelict Void also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

About Derelict Void: Derelict Void is a space survival game involving scavenging for resources and base management. You command a ship and crew searching for resources you need to stay alive.

2021StrategyAdventureSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableWindows · Linuxby Stirling Games
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    Tower Factory — Steam game cover

    Tower Factory

    Top pick for Derelict Void fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Derelict Void.

    Tower Factory is a tower defense and automation game with roguelite elements. Optimize resource production using conveyor systems while defending against monster waves. Can you find and destroy the enemy tower before it's too late?

    2024ActionStrategyIndie14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Dwarf Fortress — Steam game cover

    Dwarf Fortress

    Second-strongest match for Derelict Void fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Derelict Void.

    Build a fortress and try to help your dwarves survive against a deeply generated world. Keep your dwarves happy, grow their community and beware of digging too deeply. The deepest, most intricate simulation of a world that's ever been created.

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation23.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Surviving Mars — Steam game cover

    Surviving Mars

    Third-strongest match for Derelict Void fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Derelict Void.

    There will be challenges to overcome. Execute your strategy and improve your colony’s chances of survival while unlocking the mysteries of this alien world. Are you ready? Mars is waiting for you.

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    Aven Colony — Steam game cover

    Aven Colony

    Ranked #4 for Derelict Void fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Derelict Void.

    Build a new home for humanity in Aven Colony. Discover Aven Prime - an alien planet of deserts, tundras, and wetlands light years from earth. Build your colonies into massive, sprawling cities whilst dealing with the challenges faced when settling on a new world.

    2017StrategyIndieSimulation29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Against the Storm — Steam game cover

    Against the Storm

    Ranked #5 for Derelict Void fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Derelict Void.

    A dark fantasy city builder where you must rebuild civilization in the face of apocalyptic rains. As the Queen’s Viceroy, lead humans, beavers, lizards, foxes, and harpies to reclaim the wilderness and secure a future for civilization's last survivors.

    2023StrategySimulation29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Judgment: Apocalypse Survival Simulation — Steam game cover

    Judgment: Apocalypse Survival Simulation

    Ranked #6 for Derelict Void fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Derelict Void.

    Build, scavenge, craft, and perform occult rituals to survive in a demon-infested, post-apocalyptic colony simulation. Will you survive Judgment day?

    2018StrategyIndieSimulation19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    RimWorld — Steam game cover

    RimWorld

    Ranked #7 for Derelict Void fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Derelict Void.

    A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.

    2018StrategyIndieSimulation34.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Dice Legacy — Steam game cover

    Dice Legacy

    Ranked #8 for Derelict Void fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Derelict Void.

    Dice Legacy is a dice-based survival city builder set on a mysterious ringworld. Your ship has reached the shore of an uncharted continent. Roll and use your dice to gather resources, expand and defend your settlement, survive the winter and interact with the strange inhabitants of this eerie world.

    2021StrategyIndie14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Derelict Void

Does Derelict Void run on Steam Deck?
Derelict Void 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 Derelict Void cost?
Derelict Void is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Derelict Void?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Derelict Void are Tower Factory, Dwarf Fortress, Surviving Mars.
Who developed Derelict Void?
Derelict Void was developed by Stirling Games.

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