# Games like 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.

## Similar games, ranked

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

1. [Empyrion - Galactic Survival](https://imho.run/games/383120/empyrion-galactic-survival) — Also Space Sim, like Avorion. 17,802 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/383120/)
2. [X4: Foundations](https://imho.run/games/392160/x4-foundations) — Also Space Sim and Flight, like Avorion. 13,038 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/392160/)
3. [EVE Online](https://imho.run/games/8500/eve-online) — Also Spaceships and Economy, like Avorion. 22,693 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/8500/)
4. [Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander](https://imho.run/games/799600/cosmoteer-starship-architect-commander) — A frequent pick in Avorion players' libraries, and another Strategy. 7,424 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/799600/)
5. [X3: Terran Conflict](https://imho.run/games/2820/x3-terran-conflict) — Shares fleet management with Avorion. 1,089 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2820/)
6. [Evochron Mercenary](https://imho.run/games/71000/evochron-mercenary) — Also Spaceships and Space Sim, like Avorion. 342 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/71000/)
7. [Starship EVO](https://imho.run/games/711980/starship-evo) — A frequent pick in Avorion players' libraries, and another Action. 913 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/711980/)
8. [PULSAR: Lost Colony](https://imho.run/games/252870/pulsar-lost-colony) — Also Spaceships and Space Sim, like Avorion. 3,721 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/252870/)
9. [Starpoint Gemini Warlords](https://imho.run/games/419480/starpoint-gemini-warlords) — A frequent pick in Avorion players' libraries, and another RPG. 1,888 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/419480/)
10. [Elite Dangerous](https://imho.run/games/359320/elite-dangerous) — Also Space Sim, like Avorion. 52,491 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/359320/)
11. [No Man's Sky](https://imho.run/games/275850/no-man-s-sky) — Also Space Sim, like Avorion. 180,011 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/275850/)
12. [STAR WARS™: Squadrons](https://imho.run/games/1222730/star-wars-squadrons) — Also Spaceships and Flight, like Avorion. 18,916 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1222730/)
13. [Starbase](https://imho.run/games/454120/starbase) — Also Space Sim, like Avorion. 4,344 Steam reviews, 55% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/454120/)
14. [Star Conflict](https://imho.run/games/212070/star-conflict) — Also Space Sim and Flight, like Avorion. 6,187 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/212070/)
15. [Space Engineers](https://imho.run/games/244850/space-engineers) — Also Space, like Avorion. 67,178 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/244850/)
16. [StarMade](https://imho.run/games/244770/starmade) — Also Space, like Avorion. 1,712 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/244770/)
17. [Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion](https://imho.run/games/204880/sins-of-a-solar-empire-rebellion) — Also Space, like Avorion. 7,321 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/204880/)
18. [Interstellar Transport Company](https://imho.run/games/573490/interstellar-transport-company) — Also Space Sim and Economy, like Avorion. 305 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/573490/)
19. [Infinity: Battlescape](https://imho.run/games/1079620/infinity-battlescape) — Also Spaceships and Space Sim, like Avorion. 488 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1079620/)
20. [Interstellar Rift](https://imho.run/games/363360/interstellar-rift) — Also Space Sim, like Avorion. 923 Steam reviews, 66% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/363360/)
21. [Starbound](https://imho.run/games/211820/starbound) — Also Space, like Avorion. 51,728 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/211820/)
22. [Stellaris](https://imho.run/games/281990/stellaris) — Also Space, like Avorion. 75,169 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/281990/)
23. [Kerbal Space Program](https://imho.run/games/220200/kerbal-space-program) — A frequent pick in Avorion players' libraries, and another Indie. 77,731 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/220200/)
24. [Rebel Galaxy](https://imho.run/games/290300/rebel-galaxy) — Also Space Sim, like Avorion. 5,259 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/290300/)

## 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=445220&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=445220&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=445220&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=445220
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/445220
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Avorion

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.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 445220
- **Developer:** Boxelware
- **Publisher:** Boxelware
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, Simulation
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Stats, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Workshop, Online PvP, Online Co-op, LAN PvP, LAN Co-op, PvP, Family Sharing, Valve Anti-Cheat enabled, Co-op
- **Released:** Mar 9, 2020
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/445220/avorion)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=445220&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/445220/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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