Rank 01Why this
Also 4X and Loot, like Drox Operative.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2021
Games like Drox Operative
- 23 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Drox Operative also play
The closest matches to Drox Operative: Drox Operative 2, Din's Curse, Zombasite, Star Valor, and Stellaris. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Loot and Procedural Generation, like Drox Operative.
- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2012
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Star Valor
Why this: Also Loot and Space, like Drox Operative.
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Stellaris
Why this: Also 4X and Space, like Drox Operative.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Drox Operative
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Also Procedural Generation and Action RPG, like Drox Operative.
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- Released: 2014
- Developer: Soldak Entertainment
- Price: $19.99checked Oct 31
- 88% of 238 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, RPG
- Metacritic 74
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Choose your own path to victory
- Co op play is highly engaging
- Galaxy evolves based on your actions
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Epic
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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.
Master of Orion
Why this: Also 4X and Space, like Drox Operative.
Space Pirates And Zombies 2
Why this: Shares procedural galaxy with Drox Operative.
Space Rangers HD: A War Apart
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Drox Operative.
Diablo® IV
Why this: Also Loot and Action RPG, like Drox Operative.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Drox Operative at current Steam store prices.
Sins of a Solar Empire: Trinity®
Why this: Also 4X and Space, like Drox Operative.
The Riftbreaker
Why this: Also Loot and Action RPG, like Drox Operative.
3089 -- Futuristic Action RPG
Why this: Also Procedural Generation and Action RPG, like Drox Operative.
Ring Runner: Flight of the Sages
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Drox Operative.
EVERSPACE™ 2
Why this: Also Loot and Space, like Drox Operative.
FTL: Faster Than Light
Why this: Also Space and Procedural Generation, like Drox Operative.
More from Soldak Entertainment
Other recommendable Steam games by Soldak Entertainment, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Din's Legacy
Why this: Also Loot and Procedural Generation, like Drox Operative.
Depths of Peril
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Drox Operative.
Din's Champion
Why this: Also Loot and Action RPG, like Drox Operative.
About Drox Operative
The closest matches to Drox Operative: Drox Operative 2, Din's Curse, Zombasite, Star Valor, and Stellaris. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Drox Operative is your kind of game, the closest matches are Drox Operative 2, Din's Curse and Zombasite — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and epic, and single out its crew management and direct unit control. 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.
About Drox Operative: Drox Operative is a starship action RPG with warring alien races, fierce space battles, a dynamic, evolving galaxy, and co-op multiplayer for Windows and Mac.Eons ago the Drox ruled the galaxy through their mighty Operatives. These elite starship captains were trained to accomplish the impossible at whatever cost necessary.
Is Drox Operative worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 88% of 238 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 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 45 h when they wrote their review.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Choose your own path to victory
- Co op play is highly engaging
- Galaxy evolves based on your actions
- Manipulate factions against each other
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“The game can only deal with the default settings for Window 10's Ease of Access features. Change anything, and either the buttons you see on the screen no longer match the location where you have to cklick, or you just see the top left…”
“Drox operative 2 is literally the exact same game, just with more stuff and a better leveling system. Get that instead.”
People who play it also play: Drox Operative 2, Din's Curse, Zombasite
Frequently asked about Drox Operative
Can I run it?
How much does Drox Operative cost?
Drox Operative is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Drox Operative have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Drox Operative supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Drox Operative?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Drox Operative are Drox Operative 2, Din's Curse, Zombasite.
Who developed Drox Operative?
Drox Operative was developed by Soldak Entertainment.