# Games like Pixel Starships

> The closest matches to Pixel Starships: EVE Online, Hades' Star, VEGA Conflict, Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War, and Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander. 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. [EVE Online](https://imho.run/games/8500/eve-online) — Also Massively Multiplayer and Space, like Pixel Starships. 22,693 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/8500/)
2. [Hades' Star](https://imho.run/games/755800/hades-star) — Also 4X and Massively Multiplayer, like Pixel Starships. 1,221 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/755800/)
3. [VEGA Conflict](https://imho.run/games/339600/vega-conflict) — Also Base-Building and Massively Multiplayer, like Pixel Starships. 2,244 Steam reviews, 51% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/339600/)
4. [Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War](https://imho.run/games/489630/warhammer-40-000-gladius-relics-of-war) — Also 4X and Wargame, like Pixel Starships. 5,122 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/489630/)
5. [Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander](https://imho.run/games/799600/cosmoteer-starship-architect-commander) — Also Space, like Pixel Starships. 7,424 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/799600/)
6. [FTL: Faster Than Light](https://imho.run/games/212680/ftl-faster-than-light) — Also Rogue-like and Space, like Pixel Starships. 46,262 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/212680/)
7. [Airships: Conquer the Skies](https://imho.run/games/342560/airships-conquer-the-skies) — A frequent pick in Pixel Starships players' libraries, and another Action. 4,738 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/342560/)
8. [Nexus 5X](https://imho.run/games/1983990/nexus-5x) — Also 4X and Turn-Based Tactics, like Pixel Starships. 717 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1983990/)
9. [Battlestar Galactica Deadlock](https://imho.run/games/544610/battlestar-galactica-deadlock) — A frequent pick in Pixel Starships players' libraries, and another Strategy. 2,188 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/544610/)
10. [Elite Dangerous](https://imho.run/games/359320/elite-dangerous) — Also Massively Multiplayer and Space, like Pixel Starships. 52,491 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/359320/)
11. [Polaris Sector](https://imho.run/games/418250/polaris-sector) — Also 4X and Wargame, like Pixel Starships. 230 Steam reviews, 64% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/418250/)
12. [Genesis Alpha One Deluxe Edition](https://imho.run/games/712190/genesis-alpha-one-deluxe-edition) — Also Base-Building and Rogue-like, like Pixel Starships. 880 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/712190/)
13. [Stronghold Kingdoms](https://imho.run/games/47410/stronghold-kingdoms) — Also Base-Building and Massively Multiplayer, like Pixel Starships. 4,303 Steam reviews, 57% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/47410/)
14. [Starpoint Gemini Warlords](https://imho.run/games/419480/starpoint-gemini-warlords) — Also 4X and Base-Building, like Pixel Starships. 1,888 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/419480/)
15. [Starbound](https://imho.run/games/211820/starbound) — A frequent pick in Pixel Starships players' libraries, and another RPG. 51,728 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/211820/)
16. [Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander (LIGHTSPEED EDITION)](https://imho.run/games/651660/halcyon-6-starbase-commander-lightspeed-edition) — Also 4X and Base-Building, like Pixel Starships. 479 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/651660/)
17. [Shadow Empire](https://imho.run/games/1154840/shadow-empire) — Also 4X and Wargame, like Pixel Starships. 1,123 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1154840/)
18. [Sins of a Solar Empire: Trinity®](https://imho.run/games/201290/sins-of-a-solar-empire-trinity) — Also 4X and Base-Building, like Pixel Starships. 572 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/201290/)
19. [Star Conflict](https://imho.run/games/212070/star-conflict) — Also Massively Multiplayer, like Pixel Starships. 6,187 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/212070/)
20. [Nova: Space Armada](https://imho.run/games/1108270/nova-space-armada) — Also 4X and Massively Multiplayer, like Pixel Starships. 70 Steam reviews, 56% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1108270/)
21. [Galactic Civilizations III](https://imho.run/games/226860/galactic-civilizations-iii) — Also 4X and Space, like Pixel Starships. 6,580 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/226860/)
22. [Codex of Victory](https://imho.run/games/464100/codex-of-victory) — Also Base-Building and Wargame, like Pixel Starships. 104 Steam reviews, 61% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/464100/)
23. [Terra Invicta](https://imho.run/games/1176470/terra-invicta) — Also 4X and Wargame, like Pixel Starships. 6,142 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1176470/)
24. [Wargroove 2](https://imho.run/games/1346020/wargroove-2) — Also Rogue-like and Turn-Based Tactics, like Pixel Starships. 251 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1346020/)

## 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=378760&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=378760&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=378760&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=378760
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/378760
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Pixel Starships

Pixel Starships is a free-to-play sci-fi strategy game set in a retro galaxy where players build and manage spaceships while commanding AI-controlled crew. Developed and published by SavySoda, the game features deep customization systems where players design their own ships and tailor crew AI configurations to create synergies and counter specific threats. The massive game includes faction-locked superweapons, research progression with timer-skipping options, and monthly tournaments that provide competitive milestones according to players. Reviewers highlight that the pixel-art visuals are charming and distinct, and that the music enhances epic combat moments. The game supports online cooperative play and is verified to run on Steam Deck. It holds a 74% positive rating from over 1,300 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 378760
- **Developer:** SavySoda
- **Publisher:** SavySoda
- **Genres:** Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play, Casual
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Captions available, Stats, Includes level editor, Partial Controller Support, Single-player, MMO, Steam Achievements, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, In-App Purchases, Online PvP, Online Co-op, PvP, Co-op
- **Released:** May 23, 2023
- **Free to play:** yes
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/378760/pixel-starships)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=378760&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/378760/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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