7 Games with a space setting like Maia that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Maia down to the 7 that fit the “Space” category. The Mims Beginning, Imagine Earth and Star Wars: Empire at War top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Maia.

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The best games with a space setting like Maia

7 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Maia. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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 Beginning

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SoloSci-FiSpaceBase BuildingManagement

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 setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping survival mechanics

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SoloSandbox WorldProceduralSci-FiSpaceBase BuildingCraftingManagement

Steam👍 82%· 955OC80· 12

Year 2021Dev Serious BrothersPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, turn-based strategy and vibe relaxing, while skipping survival mechanics

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#3Star Wars: Empire at War

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SoloSci-FiSpaceMultiplayerTactical

Steam👍 98%· 42KIGDB73· 2

Year 2006Dev Petroglyph Games · LucasArtsOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, combat tactical and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

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SoloSandbox WorldProceduralSpaceSci-FiManagement

Steam👍 86%· 194KRAWG👍 84%· 693MC78IGDB79· 11OC81· 42

Year 2016Dev Paradox Development Studio · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~10hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and combat tactical, while skipping survival mechanics

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#5StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty

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SoloSci-FiSpaceMultiplayerCo-op

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Year 2010Dev Blizzard EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping deep simulation

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#6Supreme Commander

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SoloSci-FiSpaceBase BuildingMultiplayer

Steam👍 89%· 3.1KIGDB76· 3

Year 2007Dev Hellbent Games · THQOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, co op and visual isometric, while skipping survival mechanics

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SoloSandbox WorldSci-FiSpaceManagementBase Building

Steam👍 90%· 964RAWG👍 70%· 43IGDB90· 1

Year 2001Dev Mucky Foot Productions · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, multiplayer gameplay and offline, while skipping survival mechanics

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