# Games like Starcom: Unknown Space

> The closest matches to Starcom: Unknown Space: Starcom: Nexus, The Last Starship, Star Vortex, EVERSPACE™ 2, and Rebel Galaxy. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Starcom: Nexus](https://imho.run/games/863590/starcom-nexus) — Also Space Sim, like Starcom: Unknown Space. 1,829 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/863590/)
2. [The Last Starship](https://imho.run/games/1857080/the-last-starship) — Shares ship design and crew management with Starcom: Unknown Space. 1,036 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1857080/)
3. [Star Vortex](https://imho.run/games/2098160/star-vortex) — Also Top-Down Shooter and Space, like Starcom: Unknown Space. 65 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2098160/)
4. [EVERSPACE™ 2](https://imho.run/games/1128920/everspace-2) — Also Space and Action RPG, like Starcom: Unknown Space. 7,075 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1128920/)
5. [Rebel Galaxy](https://imho.run/games/290300/rebel-galaxy) — A frequent pick in Starcom: Unknown Space players' libraries, and another Action. 5,259 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/290300/)
6. [Elite Dangerous](https://imho.run/games/359320/elite-dangerous) — Shares procedural exploration with Starcom: Unknown Space. 52,491 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/359320/)
7. [Galactic Mining Corp](https://imho.run/games/1218500/galactic-mining-corp) — Shares procedural exploration and crew management with Starcom: Unknown Space. 699 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1218500/)
8. [Star Valor](https://imho.run/games/833360/star-valor) — A frequent pick in Starcom: Unknown Space players' libraries, and another RPG. 2,128 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/833360/)
9. [Genesis Alpha One Deluxe Edition](https://imho.run/games/712190/genesis-alpha-one-deluxe-edition) — Shares crew management with Starcom: Unknown Space. 880 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/712190/)
10. [Between the Stars](https://imho.run/games/727130/between-the-stars) — Shares crew management with Starcom: Unknown Space. 1,158 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/727130/)
11. [Objects in Space](https://imho.run/games/824070/objects-in-space) — Also Space Sim, like Starcom: Unknown Space. 496 Steam reviews, 51% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/824070/)
12. [Silent Sector](https://imho.run/games/1159680/silent-sector) — Also Space Sim and Aliens, like Starcom: Unknown Space. 71 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1159680/)
13. [Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander](https://imho.run/games/799600/cosmoteer-starship-architect-commander) — A frequent pick in Starcom: Unknown Space players' libraries, and another Strategy. 7,424 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/799600/)
14. [Transcendence](https://imho.run/games/364510/transcendence) — Also Space Sim, like Starcom: Unknown Space. 181 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/364510/)
15. [Landinar: Into the Void](https://imho.run/games/794270/landinar-into-the-void) — Also Space Sim and Top-Down Shooter, like Starcom: Unknown Space. 192 Steam reviews, 53% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/794270/)
16. [Starpoint Gemini Warlords](https://imho.run/games/419480/starpoint-gemini-warlords) — Also Space Sim, like Starcom: Unknown Space. 1,888 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/419480/)
17. [Gaia Beyond](https://imho.run/games/788630/gaia-beyond) — Also Space Sim, like Starcom: Unknown Space. 170 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/788630/)
18. [No Man's Sky](https://imho.run/games/275850/no-man-s-sky) — Also Space Sim, like Starcom: Unknown Space. 180,011 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/275850/)
19. [The Outer Worlds](https://imho.run/games/578650/the-outer-worlds) — Also Space and Action RPG, like Starcom: Unknown Space. 16,855 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/578650/)
20. [Space Haven](https://imho.run/games/979110/space-haven) — Also Space Sim, like Starcom: Unknown Space. 5,252 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/979110/)
21. [Avorion](https://imho.run/games/445220/avorion) — Also Space Sim, like Starcom: Unknown Space. 7,884 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/445220/)
22. [Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector](https://imho.run/games/2442460/citizen-sleeper-2-starward-vector) — Also Space, like Starcom: Unknown Space. 1,721 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2442460/)
23. [Void Crew](https://imho.run/games/1063420/void-crew) — Also Space Sim, like Starcom: Unknown Space. 4,930 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1063420/)
24. [Celestial Command](https://imho.run/games/330460/celestial-command) — Shares crew management with Starcom: Unknown Space. 380 Steam reviews, 63% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/330460/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1750770&n=20
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1750770
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1750770
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Starcom: Unknown Space

Starcom: Unknown Space is an action-adventure RPG released in 2024 by Wx3 Labs. Set in a universe of alien factions and uncharted worlds, the game combines procedural exploration with ship design and crew management mechanics. Players navigate through auto-pilot travel, scavenge resources, and manage heat systems while uncovering a story of strange mysteries. Reviewers highlight the exploration loop as compelling, and players describe the atmosphere as immersive and retro, with engaging crew banter and unexpectedly funny mercenary interactions. The ship design system offers meaningful freedom, and critics note the graphics appear crisp and satisfying. Priced at $24.99, the game runs verified on Steam Deck and holds a 93% positive rating from 3,468 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1750770
- **Developer:** Wx3 Labs, LLC
- **Publisher:** Wx3 Labs, LLC
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Workshop, Family Sharing, Adjustable Text Size, Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, Playable without Timed Input, Adjustable Difficulty, Save Anytime
- **Released:** Sep 2, 2024
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

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- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1750770/)
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