Best Space Games
Trade, fight, and explore among the stars: top-down space sims, classic space RPGs, and online space MMOs.
6 games · every one clears the PlayBound Bar
1
Privateer Gemini Gold
Carve your own path across the Gemini Sector as a merchant, mercenary, or outlaw in a fan-powered open universe
320 MBFREESpace · Simulation · Action · RPG
GenreSpaceSimulationAction
FeaturesMods
2
The Ur-Quan Masters
A galaxy-sized adventure with a two-player grudge match hidden in its pocket.
762 MBFREESpace · RPG
GenreSpaceRPG
FeaturesControllerOnline Multiplayer
3
Naev
A 2D galaxy of freedom, factions, and consequences.
400 MBFREESpace · RPG
GenreSpaceRPG
FeaturesMods
4
Endless Sky
Start with one ship. End with a galaxy-sized set of problems.
450 MBFREESpace · RPG · Simulation
GenreSpaceRPGSimulation
FeaturesControllerMods
5
EVE Online
Get It FreeA player-built space economy where a quiet hauling route can matter as much as a fleet battle.
24.0 GBFREEMMO · Space · Simulation · Sandbox
GenreMMOSpaceSimulation
FeaturesOnline MultiplayerCo-Op
6
Star Trek Online
A sprawling playable Star Trek anthology where your captain eventually commands an entire away team and fleet.
21.0 GBFREEMMO · RPG · Space
GenreMMORPGSpace
FeaturesControllerOnline MultiplayerCo-Op
Questions
What is the best space games?
PlayBound's top pick is Privateer Gemini Gold — Carve your own path across the Gemini Sector as a merchant, mercenary, or outlaw in a fan-powered open universe It runs on Windows.
Do these games clear the PlayBound Bar?
Yes. Every game in this collection has been tested, played, and assessed against PlayBound's published criteria — worth playing, worth what it costs, and respectful of the player's time.