Games like X Rebirth
If X Rebirth is your kind of game, the closest matches are X3: Terran Conflict, X4: Foundations and X3: Reunion — picked from the ranked list below. 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 →X Rebirth is a 2013 space simulation and action game developed by Egosoft. Players experience a story-driven campaign set in a vast sci-fi universe, with the core gameplay loop centered on piloting a single ship, constructing stations, and managing an economy through trading. The game offers a sandbox open world experience with challenging gameplay that can consume long sit-down sessions, though it is playable on Steam Deck. Currently priced at $5.99, the title holds a 37% positive rating from approximately 3,400 Steam reviews.
About X Rebirth: In the distant future, the X universe faces a period of profound and irrevocable change. While the universe stumbles towards an uncertain future, countless adventures await as new enemies rise in search of power.
Players who liked X Rebirth also play
Steam players who put hours into X Rebirth 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.
X3: Terran Conflict
WHY THIS
Top pick for X Rebirth fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Simulation with X Rebirth.
It is the year 2938. The long wished-for encounter of the X Universe and the Earth holds both joy and sorrow for the people. Despite flourishing trade, the clash of the diverse races, cultures and life forms creates new tensions, mistrust and open conflict that need to be overcome!
X4: Foundations
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for X Rebirth fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Simulation with X Rebirth.
Your journey to building a vast space empire begins behind the controls of a single ship. Explore, trade, fight, and build as you rise to command fleets, stations, and entire economies in a living, fully simulated universe that reacts to every decision.
X3: Reunion
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for X Rebirth fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.
X3: Reunion continues the epic space saga, blending deep space trading and intense real-time combat. Explore a vast universe, establish your empire, and shape the new frontier. With enhanced graphics and intricate economies, it's a journey of strategy, simulation, and interstellar intrigue.
X2: The Threat
WHY THIS
Ranked #4 for X Rebirth fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.
X²: The Threat is of a new generation of space simulator games, you play the role of Julian Gardna who continues the story set by X: Beyond The Frontier. The updated graphics engine gives the universe a fresher feel with newly designed ships and stations adding to the complexity of the universe.
X: Beyond the Frontier
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for X Rebirth fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with X Rebirth.
The Human Race had advanced to the point where we could travel among the stars, we developed giant automated machines to help us colonise other worlds, but there was a fault in their programming and they turned and attacked. Forcing us to lay a trap to protect Earth and exiling the Human race to stay on Earth once again.
Asteroid Rodeo
WHY THIS
Ranked #6 for X Rebirth fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Simulation with X Rebirth.
Asteroids are worth trillions. They're also spinning at 200 meters per second. You are a Wrangler—harpoon tumbling rocks, wrestle them to a dead stop with your custom-built ship, and mine them for credits. The pay is good. The survival rate is a conversation people avoid.
Rebel Galaxy
WHY THIS
Ranked #7 for X Rebirth fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Simulation with X Rebirth.
Rebel Galaxy is a swashbuckling space adventure, with action-packed combat, exploration, discovery, trade, and “negotiation” with the outlandish denizens at the edge of the known universe.
Capital Command
WHY THIS
Ranked #8 for X Rebirth fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Simulation with X Rebirth.
Take the helm of a state-of-the-art warship as you fight epic space battles in a sandbox campaign. Upgrade and customize your ship, master the art of maneuvering, and use a blend of tactical prowess and heavy firepower to overcome deadly threats.
Reviewers mention these as similar to X Rebirth
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NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black
WHY THIS
Reviewers of X Rebirth cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with X Rebirth.
Using Unreal Engine 5 to significantly enhance graphic expression, this is the definitive version of "NINJA GAIDEN 2," featuring additional playable characters and enhanced battle support functions.
Devil May Cry HD Collection
WHY THIS
Reviewers of X Rebirth cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with X Rebirth.
The popular stylish action games Devil May Cry, Devil May Cry 2, and Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition return in one collection!
NINJA GAIDEN 4
WHY THIS
Reviewers of X Rebirth cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with X Rebirth.
The definitive ninja action-adventure franchise returns with NINJA GAIDEN 4! Embark on a cutting-edge adventure where legacy meets innovation in a high-octane blend of style and no-holds-barred combat.
Dragon's Dogma 2
WHY THIS
Reviewers of X Rebirth cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with X Rebirth.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a single player, narrative driven action-RPG that challenges the players to choose their own experience – from the appearance of their Arisen, their vocation, their party, how to approach different situations and more - in a truly immersive fantasy world.
Devil May Cry® 3 Special Edition
WHY THIS
Reviewers of X Rebirth cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with X Rebirth.
Dante's past is now revealed as Devil May Cry returns to its roots. Master Dante's multiple fighting styles while battling never before seen demons and new characters as you fight your way towards a brutal confrontation with Dante's mysterious twin brother, Vergil.
Bayonetta
WHY THIS
Reviewers of X Rebirth cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with X Rebirth.
PlatinumGames’ universally acclaimed action masterpiece finally comes to PC. Experience the over-the-top stylish action in 60fps at unlocked HD resolutions. The definitive way to play: being bad never felt so good.
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
WHY THIS
Reviewers of X Rebirth cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with X Rebirth.
Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen presents a rewarding action combat experience.
X3: Reunion
WHY THIS
Reviewers of X Rebirth cross-mention this title as a similar play.
X3: Reunion continues the epic space saga, blending deep space trading and intense real-time combat. Explore a vast universe, establish your empire, and shape the new frontier. With enhanced graphics and intricate economies, it's a journey of strategy, simulation, and interstellar intrigue.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below X Rebirth at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~83% under X Rebirth on Steam right now. Shares Action with X Rebirth.
Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?
Buckshot Roulette
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under X Rebirth on Steam right now. Shares Action and Simulation with X Rebirth.
Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!
The Test
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under X Rebirth on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with X Rebirth.
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
Blood and Bacon
WHY THIS
Priced ~83% under X Rebirth on Steam right now. Shares Action with X Rebirth.
This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.
Crypt of the NecroDancer
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under X Rebirth on Steam right now. Shares Action with X Rebirth.
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
Super Hexagon
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under X Rebirth on Steam right now. Shares Action with X Rebirth.
Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.
Placid Plastic Duck Simulator
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under X Rebirth on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with X Rebirth.
The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.
Nodebuster
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under X Rebirth on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with X Rebirth.
Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.
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.
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 X Rebirth.
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 with X Rebirth.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with X Rebirth.
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.
The Looker
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.
missed messages.
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with X Rebirth.
‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.
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More from Egosoft
Other recommendable Steam games by Egosoft, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
X4: Foundations
WHY THIS
Another title from Egosoft, the studio behind X Rebirth. Shares Action and Simulation with X Rebirth.
Your journey to building a vast space empire begins behind the controls of a single ship. Explore, trade, fight, and build as you rise to command fleets, stations, and entire economies in a living, fully simulated universe that reacts to every decision.
X3: Terran Conflict
WHY THIS
Another title from Egosoft, the studio behind X Rebirth. Shares Action and Simulation with X Rebirth.
It is the year 2938. The long wished-for encounter of the X Universe and the Earth holds both joy and sorrow for the people. Despite flourishing trade, the clash of the diverse races, cultures and life forms creates new tensions, mistrust and open conflict that need to be overcome!
X3: Reunion
WHY THIS
Another title from Egosoft, the studio behind X Rebirth.
X3: Reunion continues the epic space saga, blending deep space trading and intense real-time combat. Explore a vast universe, establish your empire, and shape the new frontier. With enhanced graphics and intricate economies, it's a journey of strategy, simulation, and interstellar intrigue.
X2: The Threat
WHY THIS
Another title from Egosoft, the studio behind X Rebirth.
X²: The Threat is of a new generation of space simulator games, you play the role of Julian Gardna who continues the story set by X: Beyond The Frontier. The updated graphics engine gives the universe a fresher feel with newly designed ships and stations adding to the complexity of the universe.
X: Beyond the Frontier
WHY THIS
Another title from Egosoft, the studio behind X Rebirth. Shares Simulation with X Rebirth.
The Human Race had advanced to the point where we could travel among the stars, we developed giant automated machines to help us colonise other worlds, but there was a fault in their programming and they turned and attacked. Forcing us to lay a trap to protect Earth and exiling the Human race to stay on Earth once again.
X Rebirth VR Edition
WHY THIS
Another title from Egosoft, the studio behind X Rebirth. Shares Action and Simulation with X Rebirth.
X Rebirth VR Edition is tailored to be an immersive VR experience, based on X Rebirth: Home of Light. TRADE, FIGHT, BUILD, THINK in the X Universe - the biggest sandbox this side of the galaxy.
X: Tension
WHY THIS
Another title from Egosoft, the studio behind X Rebirth. Shares Simulation with X Rebirth.
X-Tension is the eagerly awaited expansion pack to X: Beyond the Frontier. The expansion is not limited by a linear plot line but makes use of new ways to expand your empire. You can now take part in missions that are offered to you throughout the game.
Frequently asked about X Rebirth
- Does X Rebirth run on Steam Deck?
- X Rebirth 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 X Rebirth cost?
- X Rebirth is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to X Rebirth?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside X Rebirth are X3: Terran Conflict, X4: Foundations, X3: Reunion.
- Who developed X Rebirth?
- X Rebirth was developed by Egosoft.
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