Games Like Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager (2026)

The best similar games on Steam — matched by shared genre and gameplay, with a reason for every pick.

Updated daily · July 17, 2026

Looking for games like Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager? The closest matches on Steam right now are SpaceCraft, Sector Space, Dynasty Protocol — chosen by shared genre and gameplay (single-player) and ranked by how fast each is currently gaining followers. Full ranked list of 12 below, each with why it's a match.

Best games similar to Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager

#GameGenreShared with Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager
1SpaceCraftAdventureIndie, Simulation, Early Access, single-player
2Sector SpaceActionIndie, Simulation, Early Access, single-player
3Dynasty ProtocolIndieIndie, Simulation, Strategy, single-player
4Spacefleet: Heat DeathRPGSimulation, Strategy, Early Access, single-player
5MENACERPGSimulation, Strategy, Early Access, single-player
6Solar Nations 2SimulationSimulation, Strategy, Early Access, single-player
7SpaceEngineCasualIndie, Simulation, Early Access, single-player
8Keplerian Space DiscoverySimulationSimulation, Early Access, single-player
9Duck the MinerAdventureIndie, Early Access, single-player
10Space Engineers 2 ActionIndie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
11StarminerActionIndie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
12ALL WILL FALLIndieIndie, Simulation, Strategy, single-player

Why these are like Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager

1. SpaceCraft

Both are indie / simulation games; both offer single-player. The Universe is yours.

2. Sector Space

Both are indie / simulation games; both offer single-player. Explore a procedurally generated galaxy, mine asteroids, refine minerals, colonize planets, build stations, deploy drones, salvage rare items, construct gear, level up, improve your ship, assemble a fleet, engage in comb

3. Dynasty Protocol

Both are indie / simulation games; both offer single-player. Command your space fleet, mine asteroids, and conquer colonies in this immersive real-time strategy game.

4. Spacefleet: Heat Death

Both are simulation / strategy games; both offer single-player. In the 23rd century, Earth orbit is flooded with debris from constant warfare.

5. MENACE

Both are simulation / strategy games; both offer single-player. Lead a strike force against an alien threat in this turn-based tactical RPG from the developers of Battle Brothers.

6. Solar Nations 2

Both are simulation / strategy games; both offer single-player. In this Grand Strategy game, you take control of the Solar System's Great Powers in 2092 and weather the storm of change as you navigate the uncertain waters of the future.

← Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager: is it worth playing in 2026?

Similarity from Steam genres & gameplay categories · momentum from Steam follower growth via SteamDB · See all trending games →