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Games like SOL: Exodus

If SOL: Exodus is your kind of game, the closest matches are Cosmic collapse, Spaceship Ace Pilot and Hotloop — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its mission challenges encourage replays, challenging and contemplative. 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.

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About SOL: Exodus: Take on the role of the Lieutenant Commander, ace fighter pilot, as you search for a new home, battle a mysterious enemy, and rescue humanity from a fiery end.

2012ActionIndieSimulation7.99 USDMetacritic 57Windowsby Bit Planet Games, LLC
SOL: Exodus — Steam game cover
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Players who liked SOL: Exodus also play

Steam players who put hours into SOL: Exodus also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Cosmic collapse

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for SOL: Exodus fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with SOL: Exodus.

    Lasers, blasters, black holes and a lot of enemies... All this is in the endless space, the expanses of which you have to clean up from enemies!

    2022ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Spaceship Ace Pilot

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for SOL: Exodus fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with SOL: Exodus.

    Spaceship Ace Pilot is a physics driven space simulation game that will push your skills to the limit. Your goal is to collect all power cells in the level in order to execute a hyper jump to the next level. Do you have what it takes to be the best spaceship pilot in the galaxy?

    2023ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Hotloop

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for SOL: Exodus fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with SOL: Exodus.

    Use the force of gravity in this fast-paced space shooter with realistic physics and orbital mechanics.

    2024ActionIndieSimulation0.86 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. The Battle of Sol

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with SOL: Exodus.

    Ranked #4 for SOL: Exodus fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with SOL: Exodus.

    The Battle of Sol is an intense space action game where you participate in epic capital ship battles, thrilling dogfights, space station raids, and much more as you liberate humanity's solar system from enemies determined to bring us to its fiery end.

    2015ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Strike Suit Zero

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with SOL: Exodus.

    Ranked #5 for SOL: Exodus fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with SOL: Exodus.

    Pilot the mecha Strike Suit across massive fleet battles where your dogfighting skills decide Earth's fate. Fast, frantic space combat with capital ship destruction, multiple endings, and a universe that's anything but empty. This is space combat reborn.

    2013ActionIndieSimulation19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Rebel Galaxy Outlaw

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with SOL: Exodus.

    Ranked #6 for SOL: Exodus fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with SOL: Exodus.

    Out of cash, out of luck, out on the fringe. Juno Markev has a killer to tail, a debt to pay, and more trouble headed her way. Rebel Galaxy Outlaw takes place in a greasy, blue-collar world of outlaws, truckers, cops and thieves.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure29.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Evochron Mercenary

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with SOL: Exodus.

    Ranked #7 for SOL: Exodus fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with SOL: Exodus.

    The life of an independent mercenary is rarely without excitement. Your spacecraft awaits and your adventure begins in the Sapphire star system.

    2012ActionIndieSimulation14.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Galaxy on Fire 2™ Full HD

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for SOL: Exodus fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with SOL: Exodus.

    A hyperdrive malfunction sends Keith T. Maxwell tumbling through space and time to fight for his life against a mysterious alien armada that is wreaking havoc.

    2012ActionStrategyIndie7.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to SOL: Exodus

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.

  1. Starmancer

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with SOL: Exodus.

    Reviewers of SOL: Exodus cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Simulation with SOL: Exodus.

    From a small 2-man team comes a unique space station management sim. Take on the role of an A.I commanding a lost space ark. Try not to let your crew run amok and wreck the place.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. War Commander

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of SOL: Exodus cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    War Commander is a large-scale MMO RTS set in a post-apocalyptic world. Take the role of the Commander and push back the forces of chaos and destruction in an attempt to rebuild. Command Troops, Destroy your enemies. Welcome to the apocalypse, Commander. 

    2026StrategyMassively MultiplayerFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  3. Freespace 2

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of SOL: Exodus cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with SOL: Exodus.

    FreeSpace 2, the follow up to the classic Descent: FreeSpace – The Great War is ready to engage you in the second round. Follow the Grand Terran Vasudan Alliance further into the mysteries of the Shivans. Get your flight stick and hit the flight deck. The last time was just a warm up.

    2014Action24.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Eterium

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with SOL: Exodus.

    Reviewers of SOL: Exodus cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with SOL: Exodus.

    In this fully 3D, real-time space flight simulator, you will play a pivotal role in the war between the United Earth Alliance and a vicious alien threat known as the Revi. Strap into the cockpit, get your joystick ready, and join the fight in this retro space sim inspired by the games of the '90's.

    2014ActionIndieSteam ↗
  5. Battlestar Galactica Deadlock

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with SOL: Exodus.

    Reviewers of SOL: Exodus cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    In Battlestar Galactica Deadlock™ you’ll take command of the Colonial Fleet in defense of the Twelve Colonies during the First Cylon War. Lead many different types of ships in this 3D tactical game. Every decision counts, your strategy will be vital – can you ensure mankind’s survival?

    2017StrategyDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below SOL: Exodus at current Steam store prices.

  1. Titanfall® 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under SOL: Exodus on Steam right now. Shares Action with SOL: Exodus.

    Respawn Entertainment gives you the most advanced titan technology in its new, single player campaign & multiplayer experience. Combine & conquer with new titans & pilots, deadlier weapons, & customization and progression systems that help you and your titan flow as one unstoppable killing force.

    2020Action4.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~88% under SOL: Exodus on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with SOL: Exodus.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under SOL: Exodus on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with SOL: Exodus.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. GRIS

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~53% under SOL: Exodus on Steam right now. Shares Indie with SOL: Exodus.

    Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

    2018IndieAdventure3.74 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under SOL: Exodus on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with SOL: Exodus.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~81% under SOL: Exodus on Steam right now. Shares Indie with SOL: Exodus.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~88% under SOL: Exodus on Steam right now. Shares Action with SOL: Exodus.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under SOL: Exodus on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with SOL: Exodus.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Endless Sky

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with SOL: Exodus.

    Endless Sky is a 2D space trading and combat game inspired by the classic Escape Velocity series. Work your way up from a relatively wimpy shuttle, cargo ship, or fighter, to a highly upgraded and customized flagship or to a massive fleet of warships or freighters.

    2015ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Orbital Gear

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with SOL: Exodus.

    Orbital Gear is a fast paced sidescroller shooter where you utilize the gravitation of celestial objects to give you momentum through space. Arm your Mech with two of the twelve different weapons and destroy your enemies.

    2014ActionIndieSimulationFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Astrometica: Prologue

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with SOL: Exodus.

    Astrometica: Prologue is the free game about surviving in space. You need to use your skills and tools to stay alive. There are many challenges to face, and you need to fight to survive. You also need to build a new base in space.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Nimbatus - Drone Creator

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with SOL: Exodus.

    Use the Nimbatus Drone Creator to construct physically simulated drones and try them out in a virtual testing environment. Do you have what it takes to become a drone engineer?

    2020ActionIndieSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Naev

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with SOL: Exodus.

    Naev is a game about space exploration, trade and combat. Players travel the galaxy and earn money by trading, fighting and performing missions.

    2017ActionIndieAdventureFreeSteam ↗
  6. OESE

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with SOL: Exodus.

    OESE - The space survival game about decisions and consequences.

    2016IndieSimulationCasualFreeSteam ↗
  7. Bow to Blood: Last Captain Standing

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with SOL: Exodus.

    Become a Captain! Fly your ship and command your crew as you compete to become Champion in a winner-takes-all reality show. Build relationships and plot betrayals to avoid getting voted off the season and become the last captain standing. Optional VR support.

    2019ActionStrategyIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Lonely Astronaut

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with SOL: Exodus.

    Pilot the corpse of a long-abandoned astronaut floating in a cosmic graveyard in this one-button arcade game. In the process, you might find out something about the human condition. But probably not.

    2018ActionIndieSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Bit Planet Games, LLC

Other recommendable Steam games by Bit Planet Games, LLC, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Ultrawings

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with SOL: Exodus.

    Another title from Bit Planet Games, LLC, the studio behind SOL: Exodus. Shares Simulation with SOL: Exodus.

    Ultrawings is an aerial-themed, open-world flight game where you use your virtual hands to fly multiple aircraft to complete a variety of missions across a beautiful, island-themed world!

    2017AdventureSimulation14.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Ultrawings 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with SOL: Exodus.

    Another title from Bit Planet Games, LLC, the studio behind SOL: Exodus. Shares Action and Simulation with SOL: Exodus.

    Welcome back to Ultrawings, Pilot! Take to the skies using your virtual hands to fly 5 unique aircraft as you complete a diverse set of engaging, hand-crafted missions across an island-themed world in this made-for-VR, aerial-themed, action-adventure game!

    2022ActionAdventureSimulation19.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. The Battle of Sol

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with SOL: Exodus.

    Another title from Bit Planet Games, LLC, the studio behind SOL: Exodus. Shares Action and Indie with SOL: Exodus.

    The Battle of Sol is an intense space action game where you participate in epic capital ship battles, thrilling dogfights, space station raids, and much more as you liberate humanity's solar system from enemies determined to bring us to its fiery end.

    2015ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. The Fleets of Sol

    WHY THIS

    Shares a tense mood with SOL: Exodus.

    Another title from Bit Planet Games, LLC, the studio behind SOL: Exodus. Shares Action and Indie with SOL: Exodus.

    The Fleets of Sol is an strategy-survival meets fleet management game where you command a group of capital ships as you jump from sector-to-sector engaging a persistent enemy, rescuing civilians, and trying to grow your fleet to improve your survival odds.

    2016ActionStrategyIndieSteam ↗
  5. Ultrawings FLAT

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Bit Planet Games, LLC, the studio behind SOL: Exodus. Shares Simulation with SOL: Exodus.

    Ultrawings is an aerial-themed, open-world flight game where you fly multiple aircraft to complete a variety of missions across a beautiful, island-themed world!

    2019AdventureSimulation14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about SOL: Exodus

How much does SOL: Exodus cost?
SOL: Exodus is listed on Steam at 7.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to SOL: Exodus?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside SOL: Exodus are Cosmic collapse, Spaceship Ace Pilot, Hotloop.
Who developed SOL: Exodus?
SOL: Exodus was developed by Bit Planet Games, LLC.

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