Rank 01Why this
Shares faction diplomacy and ship customization with Star Control: Origins.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2015
Games like Star Control®: Origins
- 29 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Star Control®: Origins also play
The closest matches to Star Control®: Origins: Galactic Civilizations III, Star Control I and II, Mass Effect (2007), Destroy All Humans!, and Galaxy on Fire 2™ Full HD. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Same nostalgic mood as Star Control: Origins.
- $1.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2017
Rank 03Why this
Shares planet exploration with Star Control: Origins.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2008
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Destroy All Humans!
Why this: Also Aliens and Third-Person Shooter, like Star Control: Origins.
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Galaxy on Fire 2™ Full HD
Why this: Also Third-Person Shooter and Space, like Star Control: Origins.
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Starcom: Unknown Space
Why this: Also Aliens and Space, like Star Control: Origins.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Star Control®: Origins
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
- 1Galactic Civilizations III
Shares faction diplomacy and ship customization with Star Control: Origins.
- 78% of 6,580 reviews
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- 4Destroy All Humans!
Also Aliens and Third-Person Shooter, like Star Control: Origins.
- 94% of 6,456 reviews
- 5Galaxy on Fire 2™ Full HD
Also Third-Person Shooter and Space, like Star Control: Origins.
- 71% of 574 reviews
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- Released: 2018
- Developer: Stardock Entertainment
- Price: $19.99checked Nov 3
- 77% of 1,648 reviews
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Simulation
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Faithful remake of the original
- Lighthearted space exploration
- Tasteful humor as a cherry on top
- Funny
- Lighthearted
- Nostalgic
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Star Control®: Origins at current Steam store prices.
Orange Cast: Sci-Fi Space Action Game
Why this: Also Aliens and Third-Person Shooter, like Star Control: Origins.
Weird Worlds: Return to Infinite Space
Why this: Also Aliens and Space, like Star Control: Origins.
STAR WARS™ Battlefront II (Classic, 2005)
Why this: Also Third-Person Shooter and Space, like Star Control: Origins.
Rebel Galaxy Outlaw
Why this: Shares ship customization with Star Control: Origins.
Darkstar One
Why this: Same retro mood as Star Control: Origins.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Star Control®: Origins, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Classic Marathon
Why this: Also Aliens and Space, like Star Control: Origins.
Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop
Why this: Also Aliens and Third-Person Shooter, like Star Control: Origins.
Warframe
Why this: Also Third-Person Shooter and Space, like Star Control: Origins.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Destroy All Humans!
Why this: Also Aliens and Third-Person Shooter, like Star Control: Origins.
Starcom: Unknown Space
Why this: Also Aliens and Space, like Star Control: Origins.
More from Stardock Entertainment
Other recommendable Steam games by Stardock Entertainment, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes
Why this: Same retro mood as Star Control: Origins.
Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as Star Control: Origins.
The Political Machine 2020
Why this: Same funny mood as Star Control: Origins.
About Star Control®: Origins
The closest matches to Star Control®: Origins: Galactic Civilizations III, Star Control I and II, Mass Effect (2007), Destroy All Humans!, and Galaxy on Fire 2™ Full HD. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Star Control®: Origins is your kind of game, the closest matches are Galactic Civilizations III, Star Control I and II and Mass Effect (2007) — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as funny, lighthearted and nostalgic, and single out its faction diplomacy and planet exploration. 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.
Star Control®: Origins is a space role-playing game developed by Stardock Entertainment in which players command Earth's first interstellar starship on a mission to save the planet from hostile alien empires. The gameplay combines faction diplomacy, planet exploration, and real-time space combat with resource gathering and ship customization mechanics. Reviewers describe the experience as funny, lighthearted, and nostalgic, with players highlighting the voice acting as bringing the colorful alien characters to life. The game also includes a quest guide system to help navigate its medium-length adventure. Originally released in 2018, it is currently priced at $19.99 and is not supported on Steam Deck. Based on 1,648 Steam reviews, it holds a 77% positive reception.
About Star Control®: Origins: Star Control is a space role-playing game in which you command Earth's first interstellar starship on a mission to save the Earth from hostile alien empires.
Is Star Control®: Origins worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 77% of 1,648 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 9).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 25 h when they wrote their review.
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Faithful remake of the original
- Lighthearted space exploration
- Tasteful humor as a cherry on top
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I feel bad the developers wasted such a great opportunity to release a successful reboot of this series. Here is the issue with the game: it lacks engaging mechanics. It becomes very repetitive fast with no clear objective. Given how many…”
“I always loved the Starcon series. Half of this game is watching your ship SLOWLY go through hyperspace....”
People who play it also play: Galactic Civilizations III, Star Control I and II, Mass Effect (2007)
Frequently asked about Star Control®: Origins
Can I run it?
Does Star Control®: Origins work on Steam Deck?
Star Control®: Origins is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Star Control®: Origins cost?
Star Control®: Origins is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Star Control®: Origins have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Star Control®: Origins supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP).
What games are most similar to Star Control®: Origins?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Star Control®: Origins are Galactic Civilizations III, Star Control I and II, Mass Effect (2007).
Who developed Star Control®: Origins?
Star Control®: Origins was developed by Stardock Entertainment.