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Games like Star Control II

1992PC82 % positive4.15 €

A classic space adventure where you captain a single ship across a huge galaxy, meeting eccentric alien races, gathering resources and allies, and fighting 2D ship duels against an overwhelming threat. Witty dialogue and a legendary soundtrack make it memorable.

  • Open world
  • Sandbox with your own goals
  • Lots to discover
  • Sci-fi setting

The closest matches for Star Control II are Space Rangers 2: Dominators, Endless Sky and Space Rangers. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Star Control II special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Space Rangers 2: Dominators

89 %Match

2004PC

Brings what grabs you about Star Control II: an open world, a sci-fi setting and lots to discover.

A unique genre blend of turn-based strategy, space trading, and real-time combat in a living galaxy where you fight as a Ranger against the Dominator invasion. Humorous text quests and great freedom in playstyle add to the charm.

Endless Sky

Lots to discover

You begin with a modest shuttle and build your way up through trading and combat to a formidable flagship or fleet. The freely explorable 2D galaxy, full of missions and hidden secrets, lets you chart your own path.

Space Rangers

Open world

A Russian hybrid space game where you freely roam a living galaxy as a Ranger, trading, fighting and taking on quests while resisting the Klissan invasion. Turn-based battles, text quests and tongue-in-cheek humor set it apart.

Gaia Beyond

Lots to discover

A handcrafted 2D space action RPG where you roam a solar system freely, mining, trading, fighting pirates and building relations with factions and many NPCs.

Starsector

Sandbox with your own goals

A space sandbox where you pilot a ship and build a fleet, trading, exploring and fighting in tactical real-time battles. You choose freely whether to become a trader, mercenary, pirate or warlord.

Evochron Legacy

Sandbox with your own goals

You pilot a spacecraft through a vast freeform universe where you choose your own mix of trading, combat and exploration. The simulation asks for patience to learn, but rewards you with a lot of freedom.

Kerbal Space Program

Lots to discover

You assemble rockets and spacecraft from parts and send the endearing Kerbals to moons and planets under realistic orbital physics. Failure is part of the fun and often as entertaining as success.

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