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Games like Frantic Freighter

If Frantic Freighter is your kind of game, the closest matches are Starfighter Arduxim, Space Merchants: Arena and Rogue Stargun — 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 Frantic Freighter: THIS GAME IS OPTIMIZED FOR VR*, BUT DOES NOT REQUIRE IT. Frantically attempt a delivery across space in a freighter. Unfortunately, your ship is constantly falling apart. Trade spare parts, find stashes & evade pirates along the way. Succeed to unlock challenges!

2016IndieSimulationCasual2.99 USDDeck PlayableWindows · macOS · Linuxby Phr00t's Software
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Steam players who put hours into Frantic Freighter 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. Starfighter Arduxim

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Frantic Freighter fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Frantic Freighter.

    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 ↗
  2. Space Merchants: Arena

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Frantic Freighter fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Frantic Freighter.

    Space Merchants: Arena is a cross-platform online multiplayer game where futuristic spaceships engage in intense dogfights.3 game modes: Free for all/Team battle/Capture the Artefact.4 different maps: Faarlands, Tristar, Jupiter, Naussike system.Online leaderboards

    2016ActionIndieSimulation6.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Rogue Stargun

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Frantic Freighter fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Frantic Freighter.

    Rogue Stargun is an action-packed space combat sim where you pilot 5 unique starfighters with interactive VR cockpits in a story-driven single player campaign consisting of over 24 unique missions covering both land and space.

    2024ActionIndieSimulation12.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Space Docker VR

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Frantic Freighter fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Frantic Freighter.

    A hardcore flight simulator for VR! Get in the cockpit, pilot a ship, and navigate hazardous environments on a journey to become an expert docker!

    2021IndieSimulation5.09 USDSteam ↗
  5. Starpoint Gemini 2

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Frantic Freighter fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Frantic Freighter.

    Captain your own space ship and roam the galaxy in 3D in this tactical space simulator with tons of RPG depth ! Space has never looked so inviting - but images can betray...It has been two years since the end of the second Gemini war, the situation in the wartorn system is further from resolution than ever.

    2014ActionSimulationRPG34.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Interstellar Transport Company

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Frantic Freighter fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Frantic Freighter.

    Build a galactic transportation empire and supply humanity with everything it needs to colonize the stars. In this sci-fi logistics simulator, grow your company from a local transport agency into an interstellar logistics behemoth! Singleplayer, vs AI, and online multiplayer.

    2019Simulation24.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Startenders: Intergalactic Bartending

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Frantic Freighter fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Frantic Freighter.

    Prepare for your unexpected enrollment into the Startenders Academy. Your goal is to create bizarre beverages for colourful customers in the hope that no one notices you haven’t the slightest clue what’s going on.

    2024IndieSimulationCasual14.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Evochron Legacy SE

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Frantic Freighter fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Frantic Freighter.

    Advanced Space Flight, Combat, Trading, and Exploration Simulation. Set in a vast explorable universe, Evochron Legacy offers freeform gameplay with many diverse objectives and paths to choose from.

    2016IndieSimulation24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Frantic Freighter at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Frantic Freighter on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Frantic Freighter.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Frantic Freighter on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Frantic Freighter.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Frantic Freighter on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Frantic Freighter.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Frantic Freighter on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Frantic Freighter.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Frantic Freighter on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Frantic Freighter.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Frantic Freighter on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Frantic Freighter.

    "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Insaniquarium Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Frantic Freighter on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Frantic Freighter.

    The craziest aquarium game ever! Tend to your fish, keep them happy and they'll reward you with coins and jewels. Buy tank upgrades or egg parts which hatch different in-tank pets. These pets can help you feed your fish, collect coins, or even protect against the aliens that will invade your tank.

    2006Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Frantic Freighter on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Frantic Freighter.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. 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 ↗
  2. SuchArt: Creative Space

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Frantic Freighter.

    Paint on any surfaces with numerous tools in Creative Space — a free sandbox version of SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator. Create masterpieces, complete commissions, and decorate your studio in the most advanced artist sim!

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Control, I'm Not Coming Back

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Frantic Freighter.

    Control, I'm Not Coming Back is a short and emotional narrative game about a lost astronaut searching for a reason to keep going forward while facing the emptiness of space. Inspired by the Hopecore aesthetic, it’s a story about positivism, friendship and our human connection with Voyager 1.

    2026IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. Aimlabs

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Frantic Freighter.

    Aimlabs is the aim trainer of choice for over 45 Million players, from beginners to esports pros. Our unique aim analysis optimizes your gameplay, targets your weaknesses & builds key skills for any FPS game! Time to warm up with our unlimited scenarios & rank up in-game!

    2023ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Rec Room

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with Frantic Freighter.

    Rec Room is the best place to build and play games together. Party up with friends from all around the world to chat, hang out, explore MILLIONS of player-created rooms, or build something new and amazing to share with us all.

    2021AdventureMassively MultiplayerFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. PlanetSide 2

    WHY THIS

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

    PlanetSide 2 is an all-out planetary war, where thousands of players battle as one across enormous continents. Utilize infantry, ground and air vehicles, and teamwork to destroy your enemies in this revolutionary first-person shooter on a massive scale.

    2012ActionMassively MultiplayerFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Supermarket Together

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Frantic Freighter.

    The multiplayer supermarket has arrived to your neighbourhood for free! Stock your shop space, unlock perks and franchises, hire employees or chase those pesky shoplifters. The more players, the more action!

    2024IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Fishing Planet

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Frantic Freighter.

    Fishing Planet® is a free-to-play and highly realistic first-person online multiplayer fishing simulator. Developed by avid fishing enthusiasts to bring you the full thrill of actual angling on your PC.

    2017SportsSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Phr00t's Software

Other recommendable Steam games by Phr00t's Software, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Spermination

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Phr00t's Software, the studio behind Frantic Freighter. Shares Indie with Frantic Freighter.

    Fight the battle you already won, but never remember. It is you up against 1000 other sperm fighters. Can you beat off your competition and come first? Finally, collect your very own baby gnomes as trophies for your minivan!

    2015ActionIndieRacing1.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. 3089 -- Futuristic Action RPG

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Phr00t's Software, the studio behind Frantic Freighter. Shares Indie with Frantic Freighter.

    3089 is a futuristic, procedurally generated, open-world action role-playing game. All terrain, enemies, weapons, items, quests & more are uniquely generated. Will you obey your creator, the Overlord, or find your own path?

    2014ActionIndieRPG6.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. 3079 -- Block Action RPG

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Phr00t's Software, the studio behind Frantic Freighter. Shares Indie with Frantic Freighter.

    3079 is a futuristic, open-world action first-person role playing game. All areas, buildings, items, quests and characters are randomly generated. You will find unique lands & challenges. I hope you enjoy it!

    2013ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. 5089: The Action RPG

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Phr00t's Software, the studio behind Frantic Freighter. Shares Indie with Frantic Freighter.

    5089 is a deep & complex action RPG featuring strong sandbox roots. VR is supported, but not required. Watch the tutorial & VR videos next to the trailer! Everything is procedurally generated, like terrain, enemies, weapons, items & quests. Planet Xax's war rages on... how is that possible?

    2016ActionIndieRPG7.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. 4089: Ghost Within

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Phr00t's Software, the studio behind Frantic Freighter. Shares Indie with Frantic Freighter.

    Sneak & battle your way through a procedurally generated mothership in this stealth action RPG! Supports user content & the Oculus Rift!

    2015ActionIndieRPG5.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. StratoBash

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Phr00t's Software, the studio behind Frantic Freighter. Shares Indie with Frantic Freighter.

    Be a contestant on StratoBash! Race up the floating islands along the stratosphere, bashing off Eyeoids, solving puzzles & more to score. Use VR controllers to throw Bashers, or play with a mouse & keyboard.

    2017ActionIndieRPG3.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. ROMBIE

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Phr00t's Software, the studio behind Frantic Freighter. Shares Indie with Frantic Freighter.

    Modular robotics & a Central Command was suppose to usher in prosperity, yet something went terribly wrong... ROMBIEs now scour the artificial wasteland for credits, modules & purpose. You, the Elite Recovery, spawned after a routine check on society started to fail...

    2018ActionIndieRPG8.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Adapt or Perish

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Phr00t's Software, the studio behind Frantic Freighter. Shares Indie with Frantic Freighter.

    This is more than just an odd looking strategy game, it is a strategy platform. Genetically engineer amorphic creatures & buildings, in real time, in an endlessly open world that adapts to your playstyle. Share, and even battle your designs. How much will they be worth?

    2019ActionStrategyIndie9.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Frantic Freighter

Does Frantic Freighter run on Steam Deck?
Frantic Freighter 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 Frantic Freighter cost?
Frantic Freighter is listed on Steam at 2.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Frantic Freighter?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Frantic Freighter are Starfighter Arduxim, Space Merchants: Arena, Rogue Stargun.
Who developed Frantic Freighter?
Frantic Freighter was developed by Phr00t's Software.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Frantic Freighter.

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