Free games like Vanguard Galaxy
Below are 9 free-to-play Steam games similar to Vanguard Galaxy, ranked by player overlap and content similarity. No purchase or Steam login required to view the list. Every pick is a full free-to-play title — not a demo, trial, or time-limited giveaway. imho.run's catalogue refreshes daily, so newly free or newly popular titles surface here without manual editing.
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Endless Sky
Free-to-play alternative to Vanguard Galaxy — no purchase or trial window. Shares Indie and Simulation with Vanguard Galaxy.
Endless Sky is a 2D space trading and combat game inspired by the classic Escape Velocity series. Work your way up from a relatively wimpy shuttle, cargo ship, or fighter, to a highly upgraded and customized flagship or to a massive fleet of warships or freighters.
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Mr.Mine
Free-to-play alternative to Vanguard Galaxy — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy and Indie with Vanguard Galaxy.
Explore the depths of the earth and uncover hidden treasures in this addictive idle mining game. Unlock the power of your drill with hundreds of upgrades, discover mysterious relics, and unearth priceless gems. Can you master the mines and reveal their deepest secrets? Dive in and dig deep!
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Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends
Free-to-play alternative to Vanguard Galaxy — no purchase or trial window. Shares Simulation and Casual with Vanguard Galaxy.
The epic story of evolution, technology, humanity, and dinosaurs is yours to tap.
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PickCrafter
Free-to-play alternative to Vanguard Galaxy — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy and Indie with Vanguard Galaxy.
Conquer PickCrafter, the hit indie idle game! Break blocks, forge equipment, and collect powerful Pickaxes. Prestige to legendary tiers with the new Ascension Skill Tree. Discover biomes and battle epic bosses. Make meaningful choices and invent complex builds in this addictive endless adventure!
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Leaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game
Free-to-play alternative to Vanguard Galaxy — no purchase or trial window. Shares Indie and Casual with Vanguard Galaxy.
Blow leaves, upgrade your gear, and automate your progress as you explore the Leaf Universe. A satisfying incremental idle game where every leaf blown brings you closer to the next big upgrade. Simple, relaxing, and endlessly rewarding. Let the leaves fall, and your progress rise!
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Antimatter Dimensions
Free-to-play alternative to Vanguard Galaxy — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy and Indie with Vanguard Galaxy.
Earn antimatter through dimensions! Gain Infinite antimatter to collapse the universe!
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Wizard And Minion Idle
Free-to-play alternative to Vanguard Galaxy — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with Vanguard Galaxy.
Train your stats, cast spells, feed your minion, defeat monsters and bosses, raise demons, craft gems, go fishing and so much more in Wizard and Minion Idle--WAMI. This free to play, solo developed, Idle/active hybrid game has flexible pacing for long-time play-ability.
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Idle Research
Free-to-play alternative to Vanguard Galaxy — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy and Indie with Vanguard Galaxy.
Idle Research is an addictive, resource management, incremental game with both idle and active playstyles. Research and craft colorful Flasks and Tubes to earn as much Energy as possible! Big numbers guaranteed.
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Unnamed Space Idle
Free-to-play alternative to Vanguard Galaxy — no purchase or trial window. Shares Simulation and Casual with Vanguard Galaxy.
Destroy endless waves of alien ships that have all but wiped out humanity in this long form, unfolding, sci-fi idle game. Customize your ship with different weapons and defenses to defeat specific enemy types and utilize a ton of different systems to increase your overall power.