Games like Spaceman Memories
Below are 14 hand-picked alternatives to Spaceman Memories for fans of indie, adventure, rpg, 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 Spaceman Memories 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. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, and Steam Deck–friendly options. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
About Spaceman Memories: Spaceman Memories is a retro JRPG built by one person who loves old stories. Set in a retro-futuristic Japan haunted by ancient folklore, play as Ichiro-94, an astronaut who wakes from hypersleep to piece together the remnants of a forgotten past full of wonder, nostalgia, and strange spirits.
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Ranked by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries plus content overlap on genres, tags, and developers.
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OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
Top pick for Spaceman Memories fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Spaceman Memories.
This game is a brand-new entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series, the first installment of which was initially released in 2018 and sold over 3 million copies worldwide.
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Crystal Project
Second-strongest match for Spaceman Memories fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Spaceman Memories.
Crystal Project is a non-linear JRPG where you are the maker of your own adventure. Explore the world while you find Crystals, unlock classes, learn abilities, and create a strategy capable of taking down the world's toughest bosses. Or just stick to exploring; it's up to you.
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Beastieball
Third-strongest match for Spaceman Memories fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Spaceman Memories.
A turn-based volleyball RPG where you coach a sports team of Beasties! Your Beasties' relationships grow and change, unlocking new abilities and combo plays!
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OCTOPATH TRAVELER™
Ranked #4 for Spaceman Memories fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Spaceman Memories.
Eight travelers. Eight adventures. Eight roles to play. Embark on an epic journey across the vast and wondrous world of Orsterra and discover the captivating stories of each of the eight travelers.
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Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
Ranked #5 for Spaceman Memories fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and RPG with Spaceman Memories.
The third entry in the Monster Hunter Stories RPG series is here! Twin Rathalos, born in a twist of fate. Monster Hunter Stories is an RPG series set in the Monster Hunter world, where you can become a Rider, raising and bonding with your favorite monsters.
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Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
Ranked #6 for Spaceman Memories fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Spaceman Memories.
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is designed to bring players a modern take on a classic JRPG experience. Get ready to lead 100+ playable characters through a war-torn world only you can save.
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Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan
Ranked #7 for Spaceman Memories fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Spaceman Memories.
Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan is a wholesome, creature capture, 2.5D Adventure-Puzzle-Platformer with over 30 hours of gameplay!
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Chained Echoes
Ranked #8 for Spaceman Memories fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with Spaceman Memories.
Take up your sword, channel your magic or board your Mech. Chained Echoes is a 16-bit style RPG set in a fantasy world where dragons are as common as piloted mechanical suits.
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OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with Spaceman Memories.
This game is a brand-new entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series, the first installment of which was initially released in 2018 and sold over 3 million copies worldwide.
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Crystal Project
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Spaceman Memories.
Crystal Project is a non-linear JRPG where you are the maker of your own adventure. Explore the world while you find Crystals, unlock classes, learn abilities, and create a strategy capable of taking down the world's toughest bosses. Or just stick to exploring; it's up to you.
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Beastieball
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Spaceman Memories.
A turn-based volleyball RPG where you coach a sports team of Beasties! Your Beasties' relationships grow and change, unlocking new abilities and combo plays!
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Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure and RPG with Spaceman Memories.
The third entry in the Monster Hunter Stories RPG series is here! Twin Rathalos, born in a twist of fate. Monster Hunter Stories is an RPG series set in the Monster Hunter world, where you can become a Rider, raising and bonding with your favorite monsters.
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Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Spaceman Memories.
Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan is a wholesome, creature capture, 2.5D Adventure-Puzzle-Platformer with over 30 hours of gameplay!
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Chained Echoes
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and RPG with Spaceman Memories.
Take up your sword, channel your magic or board your Mech. Chained Echoes is a 16-bit style RPG set in a fantasy world where dragons are as common as piloted mechanical suits.
Frequently asked about Spaceman Memories
- What games are most similar to Spaceman Memories?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Spaceman Memories are OCTOPATH TRAVELER II, Crystal Project, Beastieball.
- Who developed Spaceman Memories?
- Spaceman Memories was developed by NerdyPunkDev.
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