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Games like Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator

If Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator is your kind of game, the closest matches are DarkSpase, Star Trek™: Starfleet Academy and Starfighter Arduxim — 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.

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About Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator: Pilot your starship in Starship Fighters, a realistic space combat simulator. Engage in intense battles, explore vast galaxies, and unleash destruction with an arsenal of powerful weapons in a universe teeming with enemies!

2025ActionIndieAdventureSimulationEarly Access24.99 USDWindowsby Hard Shark Games
Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator — Steam game cover

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Steam players who put hours into Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator 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.

  1. DarkSpase

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator.

    Galaga meets Tie Fighter meets Elite Dangerous. A sci-fi starfighter combat sim with NASA-accurate Keplerian orbits. Voyage across the Solar System with real-time FTL. Engage Dregg swarms in dynamic PvE encounters. Outmaneuver invaders by pushing Newtonian physics to the limit at 150 m/s.

    2025ActionIndieSimulation19.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Star Trek™: Starfleet Academy

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator.

    A must for any fan, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is an action/flight simulator featuring filmed footage of the original Star Trek actors. Take your place among the best and brightest at Starfleet Academy!

    2015ActionAdventureSimulation19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Starfighter Arduxim

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator.

    Strap into the cockpit of your Arduxim fighter and take on enemy starships in this first-person tactical space shooter. Harks back to the classic Wing Commander games. Playable in VR or on monitor.

    2016ActionIndieSimulation3.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Skin Deep

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator.

    Skin Deep is an immersive first-person shooter. We got sneezing. We got things getting stuck in your feet. Stalk through a vast non-linear starship and sneak, subvert, and sabotage to survive in this stellar sandbox. You're outnumbered, outgunned, and have no shoes. Welcome to Skin Deep!

    2025ActionIndieSimulation19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. House of the Dying Sun

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator.

    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.

    2016ActionIndieSimulation19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Strike Suit Zero

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator.

    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.

    2013ActionIndieSimulation19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. EVERSPACE™

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator.

    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.

    2017ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. X3: Terran Conflict

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Simulation with Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator.

    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!

    2008ActionStrategySimulation3.19 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator.

    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.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Left 4 Dead 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Action with Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator.

    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.

    2009Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator.

    Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator.

    The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

    2011ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Fallout: New Vegas

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Action with Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator.

    Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

    2010ActionRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Undertale

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator.

    UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

    2015IndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  2. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. 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 Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator.

    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.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator.

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Counter-Strike:Global Offensive

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator.

    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.).

    2012ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator.

    A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Lab

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Welcome to The Lab, a compilation of Valve’s room-scale VR experiments set in a pocket universe within Aperture Science. Fix a robot, defend a castle, adopt a mechanical dog, and more. Still not sold? It’s free!

    2016Free To PlayFreeSteam ↗

More from Hard Shark Games

Other recommendable Steam games by Hard Shark Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Scarlett's Dungeon

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Hard Shark Games, the studio behind Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator. Shares Action and Indie with Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator.

    Scarlett's Dungeon is a retro-inspired action RPG dungeon crawler with roguelite elements. Explore randomly generated dungeons, fight monsters, and collect loot in beautifully crafted pixel art reminiscent of the Game Boy Advance era. Test your skills as you dive deep into ever-changing challenges!

    2017ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Slashvival

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Hard Shark Games, the studio behind Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator. Shares Action and Indie with Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator.

    Slashvival is a third-person action RPG with roguelite elements. Use swords to fight mutant creatures in a medieval low-poly world. Survive intense battles and rescue your family in this thrilling hack-and-slash adventure!

    2020ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Beastie Land

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Hard Shark Games, the studio behind Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator. Shares Action and Indie with Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator.

    Beastie Land is a high-speed 2D platformer inspired by 90’s classics. Master precision platforming and explore vibrant levels to discover hidden treasures with your unique beast characters!

    2022ActionIndieAdventure6.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Ninja Fights

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Hard Shark Games, the studio behind Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator. Shares Action and Indie with Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator.

    Ninja Fights is a 2D side-scrolling adventure where you become a skilled ninja. Navigate through intricate levels with challenging puzzles and hidden treasures, using stealth and shurikens to overcome obstacles and enemies. Master your ninja abilities in this action-packed platformer!

    2022ActionIndieAdventure5.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Wrecked! Unfair Car Stunts

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Hard Shark Games, the studio behind Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator. Shares Indie with Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator.

    Get ready for Wrecked, where racing and chaos collide. Perform outrageous stunts, smash cars, and embrace total destruction. With insane driving and demolition, every race is a thrilling ride into mayhem!

    2022IndieRacing4.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Geometry Jump: Impossible Game

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Hard Shark Games, the studio behind Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator. Shares Action and Indie with Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator.

    Geometry Jump is a lightning-fast 3D precision platformer that challenges even the most hardcore gamers. Master rapid jumps and razor-sharp reflexes as you navigate through a relentless maze of obstacles where every second counts!

    2025ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Streets of Rageness: Beat 'Em Up Fighter

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Hard Shark Games, the studio behind Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator. Shares Action and Indie with Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator.

    Streets of Rageness is a reimagined '90s beat 'em up classic set in a crime-ridden city under the iron grip of a ruthless syndicate. Amid rampant looting, chaos, and destruction, fight through waves of thugs to become the most powerful fighter on the streets!

    2025ActionSportsIndie19.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Robot Fury: Mech Combat Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Hard Shark Games, the studio behind Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator. Shares Action and Indie with Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator.

    Robot Fury is a mech combat simulator where you can feel like a true robot warrior. Fight enemies with a powerful flamethrower, soar into battle with your jetpack, and finish off foes with precise machine gun headshots. Customize your mech and engage in exhilarating, epic battles!

    2025ActionIndieSimulation12.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator

How much does Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator cost?
Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator are DarkSpase, Star Trek™: Starfleet Academy, Starfighter Arduxim.
Who developed Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator?
Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator was developed by Hard Shark Games.

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