Games like House of the Dying Sun
If House of the Dying Sun is your kind of game, the closest matches are Elite Dangerous, Strike Suit Zero and EVERSPACE™ — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, dark and grim. 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.
Get personalized picks →House of the Dying Sun is a tactical action simulation set in space, released in 2016 and priced at $19.99 USD. Players command an imperial starfighter, switching between direct piloting and strategic pause-and-direct tactics to coordinate fleet engagements. The game features escalating challenge modes, wave survival, NPC specialization, and fleet upgrade progression. Players describe the space combat as seamless between strategic and direct control, with minimalist storytelling enhancing a grim atmosphere. Short missions create constant pressure to perform, and reviewers highlight the sound design for immersing players in the vacuum of space. The challenging solo experience suits short bursts and runs verified on Steam Deck, holding a 90% positive rating from 1719 Steam reviews.
About House of the Dying Sun: House of the Dying Sun is a tactical space shooter that puts you in the cockpit of the universe's most terrifying starfighter. Hunt the enemies of the Empire and bring ruin to their people.
Players who liked House of the Dying Sun also play
Steam players who put hours into House of the Dying Sun 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.
Elite Dangerous
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Shares an atmospheric mood with House of the Dying Sun.
Top pick for House of the Dying Sun fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Simulation with House of the Dying Sun.
Take control of your own starship and blaze your trail in an ever-changing galaxy. Master the arts of combat, mining and trade or venture out into the unknown across a 1:1 scale universe.
Strike Suit Zero
WHY THIS
Shares an intense mood with House of the Dying Sun.
Second-strongest match for House of the Dying Sun fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with House of the Dying Sun.
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.
EVERSPACE™
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Third-strongest match for House of the Dying Sun fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with House of the Dying Sun.
EVERSPACE™ combines fast-paced combat with roguelike elements, great visuals and a captivating story. It takes you on a challenging journey through an ever-changing, beautifully crafted universe full of surprises. Shoot, craft and loot your way to victory while the odds are stacked against you.
Remnant Protocol
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Ranked #4 for House of the Dying Sun fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with House of the Dying Sun.
The assassination of the Blessed Mother has plunged the galaxy in darkness. Usurpers rule with absolute authority, and blood flows in rivers of red across the stars. Only the Protocol can restore Her light.
STAR WARS™: Squadrons
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for House of the Dying Sun fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Simulation with House of the Dying Sun.
Master the art of starfighter combat in the authentic piloting experience STAR WARS™: Squadrons. Feel the adrenaline of first-person multiplayer space dogfights alongside your squadron, and buckle up in a thrilling STAR WARS™ story.
A Million Lightyears Beyond
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Ranked #6 for House of the Dying Sun fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with House of the Dying Sun.
Hunted to the edge of extinction humanity goes through a mysterious ancient gate. Will you go beyond the mysterious gate to discover the secrets of our past and the hope for our future, as we begin our new life in a far off galaxy?
Vector 36
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Shares an atmospheric mood with House of the Dying Sun.
Ranked #7 for House of the Dying Sun fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with House of the Dying Sun.
Race across the terraformed surface of Mars in your Skimmer, a completely customizable hover racing vehicle. Piloting skill and engineering make the difference between winning and losing in Vector 36, a Physics-Based Racer. Available with and without VR or HOTAS.
Absolute Territory
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Ranked #8 for House of the Dying Sun fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with House of the Dying Sun.
Fly futuristic starfighters with intense dogfights against slow warships and nimble enemy fighters. Choose your ship, customize loadouts with various guns and missiles. Use first-person cockpit or third person. Use power settings across engines, shields, and engines to gain the advantage in combat.
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Homeworld Remastered Collection
WHY THIS
Reviewers of House of the Dying Sun cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Simulation with House of the Dying Sun.
Experience the epic space strategy games that redefined the RTS genre. Control your fleet and build an armada across more than 30 single-player missions. Choose unit types, fleet formations and flight tactics for each strategic situation.
Battlestar Galactica Deadlock
WHY THIS
Reviewers of House of the Dying Sun 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?
Project Wingman
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Shares an intense mood with House of the Dying Sun.
Reviewers of House of the Dying Sun cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with House of the Dying Sun.
Project Wingman is a flight action game that lets you take the seat of advanced fighter jets and become a true ace. Fight in various missions and gamemodes ranging from intense aerial dogfights to large scale ground assault in an alternate scorched earth setting.
War Commander
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Reviewers of House of the Dying Sun 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.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below House of the Dying Sun at current Steam store prices.
Garry's Mod
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under House of the Dying Sun on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with House of the Dying Sun.
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Lethal Company
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under House of the Dying Sun on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with House of the Dying Sun.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under House of the Dying Sun on Steam right now. Shares Action with House of the Dying Sun.
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
People Playground
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under House of the Dying Sun on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with House of the Dying Sun.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Fallout: New Vegas
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under House of the Dying Sun on Steam right now. Shares Action with House of the Dying Sun.
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with House of the Dying Sun.
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with House of the Dying Sun.
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with House of the Dying Sun.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with House of the Dying Sun.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with House of the Dying Sun.
Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.
STRAFTAT
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with House of the Dying Sun.
STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.
Counter-Strike:Global Offensive
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with House of the Dying Sun.
Counter-Strike:Global Offensive (CS:GO) expands upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched over 2 decades ago. CS:GO features new maps, characters, weapons, and game modes, and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust2, etc.).
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Frequently asked about House of the Dying Sun
- Is House of the Dying Sun verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — House of the Dying Sun is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
- How much does House of the Dying Sun cost?
- House of the Dying Sun is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to House of the Dying Sun?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside House of the Dying Sun are Elite Dangerous, Strike Suit Zero, EVERSPACE™.
- Who developed House of the Dying Sun?
- House of the Dying Sun was developed by Marauder Interactive, LLC.
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