Rank 01Why this
Shares procedural generation with Star Explorers.
- $23.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Verified
- 2016
Games like Star Explorers
- 24 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Star Explorers also play
The closest matches to Star Explorers: No Man's Sky, Approaching Infinity, Rodina, Intergalactic Fishing, and 3030 Deathwar Redux - A Space Odyssey. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Dungeon Crawler and Old School, like Star Explorers.
- $17.99 (Price checked Nov 1)
- Deck Playable
- 2025
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Intergalactic Fishing
Why this: Also Old School and Procedural Generation, like Star Explorers.
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Scavenger SV-4
Why this: Also Space and Procedural Generation, like Star Explorers.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Star Explorers
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Also Old School and Procedural Generation, like Star Explorers.
- 95% of 335 reviews
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Also Dungeon Crawler and Procedural Generation, like Star Explorers.
- 95% of 22,806 reviews
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- Released: 2018
- Developer: Schmidt Workshops
- Price: $4.99checked Nov 7
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 83% of 193 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Cozy yet immersive atmosphere
- Freedom to explore at your own pace
- Handcrafted procedural audio creates unique soundscapes
- Atmospheric
- Chill
- Cozy
More games like Star Explorers, sliced differently
Reviewers mention these as similar to Star Explorers
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Starfield
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Star Explorers.
Dwarf Fortress
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Star Explorers.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Star Explorers at current Steam store prices.
X: Beyond the Frontier
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Star Explorers.
helionaut
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Star Explorers.
More from Schmidt Workshops
Other recommendable Steam games by Schmidt Workshops, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Islands of the Caliph
Why this: Also Dungeon Crawler and Old School, like Star Explorers.
Cyclopean: The Great Abyss
Why this: Shares dungeon crawling and procedural generation with Star Explorers.
Paradox Vector
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Star Explorers.
About Star Explorers
The closest matches to Star Explorers: No Man's Sky, Approaching Infinity, Rodina, Intergalactic Fishing, and 3030 Deathwar Redux - A Space Odyssey. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Star Explorers is your kind of game, the closest matches are No Man's Sky, Approaching Infinity and Rodina — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, chill and cozy, and single out its dungeon crawling and equipment upgrading. 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.
About Star Explorers: Planets, aliens, resources, upgrades, caves, mapping & documenting star systems ... seek a new home for the human race. An all-inclusive (admittedly janky) procedural space-sim made by solo developer Schmidt Workshops.
Is Star Explorers worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 83% of 193 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $4.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 7 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Cozy yet immersive atmosphere
- Freedom to explore at your own pace
- Handcrafted procedural audio creates unique soundscapes
- Open ended exploration with no forced narrative
People who play it also play: No Man's Sky, Approaching Infinity, Rodina
Frequently asked about Star Explorers
Can I run it?
Does Star Explorers run on Steam Deck?
Star Explorers 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 Star Explorers cost?
Star Explorers is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Star Explorers?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Star Explorers are No Man's Sky, Approaching Infinity, Rodina.
Who developed Star Explorers?
Star Explorers was developed by Schmidt Workshops.