Rank 01Why this
Also Space Sim and Colony Sim, like The Last Starship.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 11)
- Deck Verified
- 2020
Games like The Last Starship
- 30 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked The Last Starship also play
The closest matches to The Last Starship: Space Haven, Starship Theory, Starcom: Unknown Space, Stardeus, and Final Upgrade. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Shares ship design and procedural generation with The Last Starship.
- Free
- 2026
Rank 03Why this
Shares ship design and crew management with The Last Starship.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 11)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
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Final Upgrade
Why this: Shares resource scarcity with The Last Starship.
Rank 06 
RimWorld
Why this: Shares procedural generation with The Last Starship.
Rank 07 
Prison Architect
Why this: Also Colony Sim and Base-Building, like The Last Starship.
Rank 08 
Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander
Why this: Same challenging mood as The Last Starship.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like The Last Starship
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
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- 2Starship Theory
Shares ship design and procedural generation with The Last Starship.
- 50% of 1,118 reviews
- 3Starcom: Unknown Space
Shares ship design and crew management with The Last Starship.
- 93% of 3,468 reviews
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- 8Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander
Same challenging mood as The Last Starship.
- 95% of 7,424 reviews
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- 15Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
Shares logistics management with The Last Starship.
- 90% of 8,217 reviews
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- 18Corsair Cove
Shares logistics management and crew management with The Last Starship.
- 86% of 3,443 reviews
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- 21Starpoint Gemini Warlords
Also Space Sim and Base-Building, like The Last Starship.
- 76% of 1,888 reviews
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- Released: 2026
- Developer: Introversion Software
- Price: $19.99checked Nov 7
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 77% of 1,036 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie, Simulation
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Deep automation and logistics matter
- Factory inside a starship concept is unique
- Grind for contracts and upgrades
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Last Starship at current Steam store prices.
Space Architect
Why this: Also Colony Sim and Base-Building, like The Last Starship.
Genesis Alpha One Deluxe Edition
Why this: Shares crew management with The Last Starship.
X4: Foundations
Why this: Also Space Sim and Base-Building, like The Last Starship.
Void Destroyer 2
Why this: Also Mining and Space Sim, like The Last Starship.
Aven Colony
Why this: Shares procedural generation with The Last Starship.
The Final Earth 2
Why this: Also Space Sim and Colony Sim, like The Last Starship.
Interstellar Pilot 2
Why this: Shares ship design with The Last Starship.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to The Last Starship, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Kingdom: Classic
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as The Last Starship.
Istrolid
Why this: Also Space and Building, like The Last Starship.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Space Haven
Why this: Also Space Sim and Colony Sim, like The Last Starship.
Starcom: Unknown Space
Why this: Shares ship design and crew management with The Last Starship.
RimWorld
Why this: Shares procedural generation with The Last Starship.
More from Introversion Software
Other recommendable Steam games by Introversion Software, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Scanner Sombre
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as The Last Starship.
About The Last Starship
The closest matches to The Last Starship: Space Haven, Starship Theory, Starcom: Unknown Space, Stardeus, and Final Upgrade. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If The Last Starship is your kind of game, the closest matches are Space Haven, Starship Theory and Starcom: Unknown Space — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its automation and crew management. 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.
The Last Starship is a strategy and simulation game from Introversion Software in which players design, build, and operate their own starships across procedurally generated star systems. The sandbox-style ship construction allows for deep customization, while factory simulation and automation mechanics require careful logistics management as players gather resources and manage crew. Career paths include roles such as pirate hunter, miner, engineer, and transport operator, each presenting distinct challenges tied to resource scarcity and combat encounters. Reviewers highlight that the factory-inside-a-starship concept feels unique within the genre, and players describe the experience as atmospheric and contemplative despite its challenging systems. Currently priced at $19.99 USD, the game runs at a challenging difficulty over a long session length and is playable on Steam Deck. It holds a 77% positive rating based on over 1000 Steam reviews.
About The Last Starship: The Last Starship is a 2D space construction game where you design and upgrade your starship. Choose your path: pirate hunter, miner, engineer, spacebus driver, and more, whilst exploring vibrant star systems. Enjoy a growing sandbox world, with regular free updates. Your cosmic adventure awaits!
Is The Last Starship worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 77% of 1,036 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 23 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 20 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Deep automation and logistics matter
- Factory inside a starship concept is unique
- Grind for contracts and upgrades
- Ship design feels like a sandbox
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“It's hard to believe it is a full game and not Early Access or Demo. Good premise, great potential, minimal realization. Ship building is interesting. Visuals are cheap and boring. The universe is small. Very small. The missions are…”
“While it is a fun idea, this game's main flaw is that it has a lot of systems and no adequate explanations for them. You're continually nagged to start the main story missions, but the base ship is woefully underpowered for these. There's…”
People who play it also play: Space Haven, Starship Theory, Starcom: Unknown Space
Frequently asked about The Last Starship
Can I run it?
Does The Last Starship run on Steam Deck?
The Last Starship 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 The Last Starship cost?
The Last Starship is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Last Starship?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Last Starship are Space Haven, Starship Theory, Starcom: Unknown Space.
Who developed The Last Starship?
The Last Starship was developed by Introversion Software.