Rank 01Why this
Shares resource management with Spacebase DF-9.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2020
Games like Spacebase DF-9
- 25 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Spacebase DF-9 also play
The closest matches to Spacebase DF-9: Space Haven, Oxygen Not Included, Planetbase, RimWorld, and Prison Architect. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Base-Building and Space, like Spacebase DF-9.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2019
Rank 03Why this
Also Base-Building and City Builder, like Spacebase DF-9.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Playable
- 2015
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Spacebase DF-9
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- Released: 2014
- Developer: Double Fine Productions
- Price: $1.49−85%checked Nov 5
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 16% of 2,862 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie, Simulation
- Metacritic 49
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Challenging
- Stressful
- Base building
- Crew rehabilitation
- Resource management
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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.
Space Engineers
Why this: Also Futuristic and Space, like Spacebase DF-9.
The Spatials: Galactology
Why this: Also Base-Building and City Builder, like Spacebase DF-9.
Starship Theory
Why this: Shares resource management with Spacebase DF-9.
Maia
Why this: Also Base-Building and Space, like Spacebase DF-9.
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: Shares resource management with Spacebase DF-9.
Oxygen Not Included
Why this: Also Base-Building and Space, like Spacebase DF-9.
RimWorld
Why this: Also Base-Building and City Builder, like Spacebase DF-9.
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About Spacebase DF-9
The closest matches to Spacebase DF-9: Space Haven, Oxygen Not Included, Planetbase, RimWorld, and Prison Architect. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Spacebase DF-9 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Space Haven, Oxygen Not Included and Planetbase — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging and stressful, and single out its base building and crew rehabilitation. 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.
Spacebase DF-9 is a 2014 strategy and simulation game from Double Fine Productions set in Earth's distant future, where players construct and manage a space station housing humans and aliens. The core gameplay centers on base-building, resource management, and survival-horror scenarios, with players tasked with keeping their crew alive while attending to their rehabilitation. Players describe the experience as challenging and stressful, with tactical positioning matters noted as a key consideration for maintaining stability. The game is available for $9.99 USD and runs in a playable state on Steam Deck. According to Steam reviews, the game holds a 16% positive rating from 2,862 reviews.
About Spacebase DF-9: In Spacebase DF-9, you'll build a home among the stars for a motley population of humans and aliens as they go about their daily lives. Mine asteroids, discover derelicts, and deal with the tribulations of galactic resettlement in Earth's distant future.
Is Spacebase DF-9 worth buying?
Most players don't recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 16% of 2,862 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $9.99 (checked Nov 10).
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“This game was abandoned in an alpha state in Early Access. It should not be available for sale at all never-mind discounted. So much potential wasted. Go buy Space Haven instead.”
“This game had so much potential. It was never finished. It's been almost 9 years since I bought this game and I'm still so disappointed that I'm taking the time to write this negative review.”
People who play it also play: Space Haven, Oxygen Not Included, Planetbase
Frequently asked about Spacebase DF-9
Can I run it?
Does Spacebase DF-9 run on Steam Deck?
Spacebase DF-9 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 Spacebase DF-9 cost?
Spacebase DF-9 is listed on Steam at 1.49 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Spacebase DF-9?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Spacebase DF-9 are Space Haven, Oxygen Not Included, Planetbase.
Who developed Spacebase DF-9?
Spacebase DF-9 was developed by Double Fine Productions and published by Double Fine Productions, Xbox Game Studios.