# Games like Starcom: Nexus

> The closest matches to Starcom: Nexus: Starcom: Unknown Space, Transcendence, Landinar: Into the Void, Void Destroyer 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: Unknown Space](https://imho.run/games/1750770/starcom-unknown-space) — Also Space Sim, like Starcom: Nexus. 3,468 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1750770/)
2. [Transcendence](https://imho.run/games/364510/transcendence) — Shares resource trading and ship customization with Starcom: Nexus. 181 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/364510/)
3. [Landinar: Into the Void](https://imho.run/games/794270/landinar-into-the-void) — Shares ship customization with Starcom: Nexus. 192 Steam reviews, 53% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/794270/)
4. [Void Destroyer 2](https://imho.run/games/369530/void-destroyer-2) — A frequent pick in Starcom: Nexus players' libraries, and another Action. 571 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/369530/)
5. [Rebel Galaxy](https://imho.run/games/290300/rebel-galaxy) — Also Space Sim, like Starcom: Nexus. 5,259 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/290300/)
6. [EVERSPACE™ 2](https://imho.run/games/1128920/everspace-2) — Also Space and Action RPG, like Starcom: Nexus. 7,075 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1128920/)
7. [No Man's Sky](https://imho.run/games/275850/no-man-s-sky) — Shares ship customization with Starcom: Nexus. 180,011 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/275850/)
8. [Gaia Beyond](https://imho.run/games/788630/gaia-beyond) — Also Space Sim, like Starcom: Nexus. 170 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/788630/)
9. [Endless Sky](https://imho.run/games/404410/endless-sky) — Shares ship customization with Starcom: Nexus. 6,296 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/404410/)
10. [Outer Wilds](https://imho.run/games/753640/outer-wilds) — Also Beautiful and Space, like Starcom: Nexus. 50,025 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/753640/)
11. [Elite Dangerous](https://imho.run/games/359320/elite-dangerous) — Also Space Sim, like Starcom: Nexus. 52,491 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/359320/)
12. [Starpoint Gemini 2](https://imho.run/games/236150/starpoint-gemini-2) — A frequent pick in Starcom: Nexus players' libraries, and another RPG. 2,235 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/236150/)
13. [Underspace](https://imho.run/games/1111930/underspace) — Shares ship customization with Starcom: Nexus. 352 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1111930/)
14. [Between the Stars](https://imho.run/games/727130/between-the-stars) — Also Space Sim, like Starcom: Nexus. 1,158 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/727130/)
15. [Space Pirates and Zombies](https://imho.run/games/107200/space-pirates-and-zombies) — Also Space, like Starcom: Nexus. 1,874 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/107200/)
16. [Star Nomad 2](https://imho.run/games/414950/star-nomad-2) — Shares ship customization with Starcom: Nexus. 117 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/414950/)
17. [Star Valor](https://imho.run/games/833360/star-valor) — Also Space, like Starcom: Nexus. 2,128 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/833360/)
18. [X3: Reunion](https://imho.run/games/2810/x3-reunion) — A frequent pick in Starcom: Nexus players' libraries, and another Strategy. 295 Steam reviews, 65% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2810/)
19. [The Outer Worlds](https://imho.run/games/578650/the-outer-worlds) — Also Space and Action RPG, like Starcom: Nexus. 16,855 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/578650/)
20. [Objects in Space](https://imho.run/games/824070/objects-in-space) — Also Space Sim, like Starcom: Nexus. 496 Steam reviews, 51% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/824070/)
21. [Interstellar Rift](https://imho.run/games/363360/interstellar-rift) — Also Space Sim, like Starcom: Nexus. 923 Steam reviews, 66% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/363360/)
22. [Starship EVO](https://imho.run/games/711980/starship-evo) — Shares ship customization with Starcom: Nexus. 913 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/711980/)
23. [Genesis Alpha One Deluxe Edition](https://imho.run/games/712190/genesis-alpha-one-deluxe-edition) — Also Space Sim, like Starcom: Nexus. 880 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/712190/)
24. [Starfield](https://imho.run/games/1716740/starfield) — Shares ship customization with Starcom: Nexus. 84,707 Steam reviews, 58% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1716740/)

## 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=863590&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=863590&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=863590&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=863590
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/863590
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Starcom: Nexus

Starcom: Nexus is a 2019 top-down space exploration RPG set in an open galaxy. Players navigate a mysterious universe, scanning planets, trading resources, and customizing their starship from a modest survey vessel into a formidable craft. The adventure features a morale system, exploration-based map notes, and quest-log puzzles that challenge players to piece together a galaxy-spanning mystery. This solo experience emphasizes atmospheric immersion, with reviewers highlighting its classic PC gaming feel and relaxing exploration approach, while players describe the quests as vague but engaging. The game runs at normal difficulty across medium-length sessions and supports Steam Deck play. Currently priced at $19.99, it holds a 91% positive rating from 1829 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 863590
- **Developer:** Wx3 Labs, LLC
- **Publisher:** Wx3 Labs, LLC
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG
- **Categories:** Partial Controller Support, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Dec 12, 2019
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/863590/starcom-nexus)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=863590&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/863590/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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