Rank 01Why this
Same atmospheric mood as Avorion.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Playable
- 2020
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Players who liked Avorion also play
The closest matches to Avorion: Empyrion - Galactic Survival, X4: Foundations, EVE Online, Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander, and X3: Terran Conflict. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Space Sim and Flight, like Avorion.
- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2018
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Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander
Why this: Same challenging mood as Avorion.
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X3: Terran Conflict
Why this: Shares fleet management with Avorion.
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Evochron Mercenary
Why this: Also Spaceships and Space Sim, like Avorion.
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Starship EVO
Why this: Same immersive mood as Avorion.
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- Released: 2020
- Developer: Boxelware
- Price: $12.49−50%checked Nov 5
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 89% of 7,884 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Simulation
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Automate mining and trade with hired captains
- Build ships from scratch with functional systems
- Conquer a galaxy with modular fleet management
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
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Space Engineers
Why this: Same immersive mood as Avorion.
From the Depths
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Avorion.
Robocraft
Why this: Same challenging mood as Avorion.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Avorion at current Steam store prices.
The Infinite Black 2
Why this: Shares fleet management with Avorion.
House of the Dying Sun
Why this: Also Space Sim and Flight, like Avorion.
Nexus - The Jupiter Incident
Why this: Also Spaceships and Space, like Avorion.
Sins of a Solar Empire: Trinity®
Why this: Same immersive mood as Avorion.
About Avorion
The closest matches to Avorion: Empyrion - Galactic Survival, X4: Foundations, EVE Online, Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander, and X3: Terran Conflict. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Avorion is your kind of game, the closest matches are Empyrion - Galactic Survival, X4: Foundations and EVE Online — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its block based ship construction and captain hiring and specialization. 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.
Avorion is a space sandbox simulation developed by Boxelware and released in 2020. Players build ships from dynamically scalable blocks, with functional systems including crew quarters, power, and cargo integrated into designs. The game features procedural galaxy generation alongside captain hiring, specialization, and fleet management mechanics. Players can automate mining and trade operations while exploring a massive galaxy. Reviewers describe the experience as atmospheric, immersive, and contemplative with a challenging edge. The game supports modding through workshop integration and supports online co-op play. It is priced at $24.99 and runs on Steam Deck. The title holds an 89% positive rating from 7,884 Steam reviews.
About Avorion: A procedural co-op space sandbox where players can build their own space ships out of dynamically scalable blocks. Fight epic space battles, explore, mine, trade, wage wars and build your own empire to save your galaxy from being torn apart by an unknown enemy.
Is Avorion worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 89% of 7,884 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 73% positive across 64 new reviews, 16 points below its all-time score.
- On sale: 50% off, now $12.49 (checked Nov 9).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 120 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 76 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Automate mining and trade with hired captains
- Build ships from scratch with functional systems
- Conquer a galaxy with modular fleet management
- Explore a massive procedurally generated galaxy
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Used to be good, then they turned it into a crappy mobile game with the new mission systems, killed all the fun for me.”
“It doesn't have modelled or simulated trade. It's mostly static and completely predictable. Why do much of the game is dedicated to trade makes no sense, when there isn't simulation for it. Setting up trading, manufacturing, mining; it's…”
People who play it also play: Empyrion - Galactic Survival, X4: Foundations, EVE Online
Frequently asked about Avorion
Can I run it?
Does Avorion run on Steam Deck?
Avorion 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 Avorion cost?
Avorion is listed on Steam at 12.49 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Avorion have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Avorion supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online PvP).
What games are most similar to Avorion?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Avorion are Empyrion - Galactic Survival, X4: Foundations, EVE Online.
Who developed Avorion?
Avorion was developed by Boxelware.