28 Games with a sci-fi setting like Galacticare that you should try

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Galacticare down to the 28 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. The Mims Beginning, Frostpunk and Kenshi top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Galacticare.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Galacticare

28 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Galacticare. Each one has been evaluated across 10 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1The Mims BeginningClosest overall match

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SoloCasualSci-FiBase BuildingManagement3D

Steam👍 76%· 290

Year 2016Dev Squatting Penguins · Ultimate GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, fantasy world and setting space, while skipping strong narrative focus

Previews:Video game news outlets had this to say on 2 years old beta demo - bear in mind that the game underwent dramatic development since then: "The gameplay so far feels pretty solid, and is very much in line with what you’d expect from a city builder.

Where it drifts furthest from Galacticare: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Galacticare.

It predates Galacticare by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloNarrativeSci-FiBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 134KRAWG👍 88%· 1.1KMC85IGDB86· 9OC86· 103

Year 2018Dev 11 Bit Studios · 11 bit studiosPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping vibe casual

In an ultimately frozen world, people develop steam-powered technology to oppose the overwhelming cold. The city ruler has to manage both the inhabitants and the infrastracture the citizens live in.

Where it drifts furthest from Galacticare: tone.

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#3Kenshi

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SoloSci-FiBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 112KRAWG👍 77%· 191MC75IGDB84· 1

Year 2018Dev Lo-Fi GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, deep RPG systems and survival mechanics, while skipping strong narrative focus

A free-roaming squad based RPG. Focusing on open-ended sandbox gameplay features rather than a linear story. Be a trader, a thief, a rebel, a warlord, an adventurer, a farmer, a slave, or just food for the cannibals. Research new equipment and craft new gear.

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#4Maia

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SoloSci-FiBase BuildingManagementProcedural

Steam👍 44%· 1.1K

Year 2013Dev Simon Roth · Machine StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, sandbox freedom and procedural generation, while skipping strong narrative focus

About This Game Maia is a strange and hostile alien world, toxic to humans, yet lush with new life. Your mission is to colonise this poison eden, survive it's dangers and establish humanity's first foothold in the stars.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Galacticare.

It predates Galacticare by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloSci-FiBase BuildingManagement3DIsometric

Steam👍 82%· 955OC80· 12

Year 2021Dev Serious BrothersPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, puzzle design and turn-based strategy, while skipping strong narrative focus

Planetary Colonization Imagine Earth is a real-time planet simulation and a build up strategy game. Your job as a space colony manager is to explore and populate distant planets. Build up thriving and profitable colonies on a global scale and trade resources and goods into space.

Where it drifts furthest from Galacticare: tone and setting.

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#6Star Wars: Galactic BattlegroundsClosest on setting

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SoloSci-FiBase BuildingIsometricMultiplayer

Steam👍 91%· 4.6K

Year 2001Dev LucasArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and visual 2d, while skipping strong narrative focus

It predates Galacticare by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Impossible Creatures Steam Edition

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SoloSci-FiBase BuildingIsometricMultiplayer

Steam👍 96%· 1.8KRAWG👍 75%· 32MC72IGDB73· 3

Year 2003Dev THQ NordicPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, combat tactical and historical setting, while skipping strong narrative focus

Update NotesPatch 3 not only brough more bug fixes but adds Workshop support to Impossible Creatures. Together with the great possibilities of the SDK (even with full C++ support) and the mod tools now the highest level of mod support comes with IC.

It predates Galacticare by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloSci-FiIsometricTacticalDark

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Year 2012Dev Ndemic CreationsOn PC · Android · iOS

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat tactical and horror setting, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Galacticare: tone.

It predates Galacticare by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9Pikmin

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SoloSci-FiIsometric

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Year 2001Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Gradiente

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, while skipping deep simulation

It predates Galacticare by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Dune II: The Building of a Dynasty

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SoloSci-FiIsometric

Year 1992Dev Westwood Studios · Virgin Games

✓ Nearly identical: real-time strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: deep simulation.

It predates Galacticare by 32 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Sunless Sea

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SoloNarrativeSci-FiIsometricDark

Steam👍 83%· 9.5KIGDB85· 4OC81· 28

Year 2015Dev Failbetter GamesOn Linux · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, strong narrative focus and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Galacticare: progression and setting.

It predates Galacticare by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#12New World: Aeternum

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SoloSci-Fi

Steam👍 48%· 529MC43OC72· 66

Year 2014Dev Elder Games · Headup GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: real-time strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: deep simulation.

An accomplished, old-school, indie, futuristic Sci-fi RTS with RPG elements!! Play as Daniel Hanson, commander of the first expedition to planet Meridian and uncover the dark secrets it holds! Shape the world around you with every decision you make and through every dialogue with your crew.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Galacticare.

It predates Galacticare by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13Command & Conquer: Generals

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SoloSci-FiBase BuildingIsometricMultiplayer

Steam👍 88%· 2.0K

Year 2003Dev EA Pacific · Aspyr MediaOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

It predates Galacticare by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloSci-FiBase BuildingIsometricMultiplayer

Steam👍 73%· 416

Year 1995Dev Westwood Studios · Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd.On PC · Mac

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Galacticare.

It predates Galacticare by 29 years, with what that implies technically.

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#15Total Annihilation

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SoloNarrativeSci-FiIsometricMultiplayer

Steam👍 97%· 3.7K

Year 1997Dev Cavedog Entertainment · GT Interactive SoftwareOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, strong narrative focus and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Galacticare: tone.

It predates Galacticare by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

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