Rank 01Why this
Also 4X and Space, like Shallow Space.
- $34.99 (Price checked Oct 28)
- 2017
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The closest matches to Shallow Space: Starpoint Gemini Warlords, Ceres, Void Destroyer 2, Gratuitous Space Battles, and Homeworld Remastered Collection. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 03Why this
Also 4X and RTS, like Shallow Space.
- $5.99 (Price checked Oct 24)
- Deck Playable
- 2020
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Gratuitous Space Battles
Why this: Also RTS and Space, like Shallow Space.
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- Released: 2015
- Price: $14.99checked Oct 24
- 22% of 146 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Simulation, RPG, Early Access
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Ambitious open world pivot
- Community focused development
- Elevation based combat
- Atmospheric
- Eerie
- Mysterious
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Shallow Space at current Steam store prices.
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Why this: Also 4X and Space, like Shallow Space.
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Why this: Shares ship customization with Shallow Space.
Startopia
Why this: Also RTS and Space, like Shallow Space.
Rebel Galaxy
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Shallow Space.
About Shallow Space
The closest matches to Shallow Space: Starpoint Gemini Warlords, Ceres, Void Destroyer 2, Gratuitous Space Battles, and Homeworld Remastered Collection. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Shallow Space is your kind of game, the closest matches are Starpoint Gemini Warlords, Ceres and Void Destroyer 2 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, eerie and mysterious, and single out its container management and elevation system. 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.
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Is Shallow Space 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.
- 22% of 146 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Early Access: unfinished, and it can change a lot before release.
- Price: $14.99 (checked Oct 31).
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Ambitious open world pivot
- Community focused development
- Elevation based combat
- Potential for homeworld like experience
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“This game was and still is the biggest scam i've encountered on steam. Run away, do not buy, it's a total scam. I never understood why it wasn't removed from steam.”
“Game has been abandoned. Website is down as well. Wasted money. I don't know why this is even still for sale on steam..... Been following this since their Indiegogo campaign as well. Such a shame, was really hoping for a Homeworld 2…”
People who play it also play: Starpoint Gemini Warlords, Ceres, Void Destroyer 2
Frequently asked about Shallow Space
Can I run it?
How much does Shallow Space cost?
Shallow Space is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Shallow Space?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Shallow Space are Starpoint Gemini Warlords, Ceres, Void Destroyer 2.