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2014 PC 19.99 € 44 % positive Mixed, 362 reviews on Steam

A story-driven single-player real-time strategy game where you lead a fleet into the uncharted Black Zone and fight against overwhelming odds to survive.

What defines Ancient Space:

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Tactical depth
  • Strong, story-driven narrative

The closest matches for Ancient Space are Nexus: The Jupiter Incident, Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak and Ground Control. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Ancient Space special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Nexus: The Jupiter Incident

96 %

2004 PC 9.99 € 86 % positive Very positive, 993 reviews on Steam

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Tactical depth
  • Realistic visuals

A tactical real-time space game where you command a fleet through missions across the solar system as mega-corporations clash over a mysterious discovery. The focus is on fleet positioning, subsystem damage and mission planning rather than base building.

Ground Control

Sci-fi setting

A tactical real-time strategy game set in the 25th century with no base building: you command a limited squad dropped into 3D battles where terrain, cover and elevation decide the outcome.

Hostile Waters: Antaeus Rising

Sci-fi setting

A real-time strategy and action hybrid where you build and recycle units from the carrier Antaeus, taking direct control of individual vehicles in post-war missions. Its unusual mix of unit crafting, hands-on control and mission planning sets it apart.

Genesis Rising

Sci-fi setting

A real-time space strategy game where you command a fleet of living, genetically engineered organic warships as Captain Iconah, upgrading and mutating them across a story campaign.

Earth 2160

Realistic visuals

A sci-fi real-time strategy game set on Mars where you build bases, design your own units and lead one of three very different factions in a struggle for dominance.

Homeworld 2

Sci-fi setting

A real-time strategy game set in space where you command a fleet in full 3D, managing ships, formations and resources. Its campaign about reclaiming a homeland is carried by strong atmosphere and music.

ZeroSpace

Sci-fi setting

ZeroSpace blends real-time strategy with RPG elements: as commander of the Protectorate you lead fleets and forces against rival alien factions in the Orion sector.

Star Wars: Force Commander

Realistic visuals

A real-time strategy game set in the Star Wars universe, where you command Imperial troops and vehicles in 3D battles across familiar locations from the films.

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