What is the best game similar to Starcom: Unknown Space?

The closest game to Starcom: Unknown Space is Endless Sky, scoring 76/100 on our similarity scale. They share 11 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, deep simulation and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like Starcom: Unknown Space?

The three closest games to Starcom: Unknown Space are: 1. Endless Sky (76/100, 11 shared attributes) 2. Stick RPG 2: Director's Cut (71/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Crypt Custodian (68/100, 9 shared attributes). All share Starcom: Unknown Space's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 49 candidates across 16 dimensions.

Is Stick RPG 2: Director's Cut similar to Starcom: Unknown Space?

Yes, very much so — Stick RPG 2: Director's Cut scores 71/100 similarity to Starcom: Unknown Space. They share 10 attributes, including deep RPG systems and deep simulation. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.

What RPG games are similar to Starcom: Unknown Space?

The best RPG games similar to Starcom: Unknown Space are Endless Sky, Stick RPG 2: Director's Cut, Crypt Custodian and Tunic. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Starcom: Unknown Space attributes like deep RPG systems, deep simulation and adventure storytelling.

How is similarity to Starcom: Unknown Space calculated?

We compare Starcom: Unknown Space against every game in our catalog using 16 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Starcom: Unknown Space experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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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.

Looking for games like Starcom: Unknown Space? We analyzed its gameplay DNA — deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration — against over 6,700 titles. These 49 alternatives are ranked by real similarity, not marketing tags. Endless Sky leads with 76/100, followed by the rest of the list.

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Top games similar to Starcom: Unknown Space

49 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Starcom: Unknown Space. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

#1Endless SkyClosest overall match

iRank68

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeOpen WorldSpaceSci-FiExplorationIsometric2D

Steam👍 92%· 7.0KRAWG👍 31%· 35

Year 2015Dev KetchappPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and resource management, while skipping action RPG combat

Endless Sky is a 2D space trading and combat game inspired by the classic Escape Velocity series. Work your way up from a relatively wimpy shuttle, cargo ship, or fighter, to a highly upgraded and customized flagship or to a massive fleet of warships or freighters.

It predates Starcom: Unknown Space by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Stick RPG 2: Director's CutClosest on world

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationIsometric2D

Steam👍 85%· 1.1K

Year 2014Dev XGen StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping action RPG combat

Get ready to enter the 2nd Dimension! Thrust into a bizarre and unfamiliar city and find your place among strange citizens. Work, Fight, Study, Eat, Drink, Gamble, Train, Sleep, Quest, Collect, Invest, Repeat.

Where it drifts furthest from Starcom: Unknown Space: tone.

It predates Starcom: Unknown Space by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 97%· 2.9KRAWG👍 86%· 21IGDB80· 2OC83· 27

Year 2024Dev Kyle Thompson · H2 Interactive CoPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and puzzle design, while skipping deep simulation

Crypt Custodian is a charming metroidvania about cleaning up the afterlife. Play as Pluto- a mischievous cat who has died, and is sentenced to be the afterworlds janitor... FOREVER! Hang out with other doomed ghosts, battle beasts, and explore a vastly expansive landscape.

Where it drifts furthest from Starcom: Unknown Space: visuals.

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Steam GOG

#4Tunic

iRank89

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationIsometricTop-Down

Steam👍 91%· 17KIGDB89· 5OC85· 120

Year 2022Dev Andrew Shouldice · FinjiOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, Metroidvania exploration and punishing difficulty, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Starcom: Unknown Space: setting and tone.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals77

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationIsometricTop-Down2D

Steam👍 98%· 6.8K

Year 2023Dev Pun IntendedPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

Embark on a hellish adventure!A short but sweet game about an Angel on a Bloody Bullet-hell mission to kill Satan! Dash, Double Dash, Grapple & Blast your way through Hell to fulfill your Holy Mission. Will you be able to kill Satan?

Where it drifts furthest from Starcom: Unknown Space: tone and combat.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiIsometric2D

Steam👍 95%· 14KIGDB77· 3OC82· 31

Year 2021Dev Jordi Roca · Surefire.GamesOn PC · Switch

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and shooter

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, punishing difficulty and visual pixel, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Starcom: Unknown Space: setting.

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Steam GOG Epic

#7Sid Meier's Pirates!

iRank88

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationIsometric2D

Steam👍 94%· 7.4KRAWG👍 84%· 271MC88IGDB83· 3

Year 2004Dev Feral Interactive · 2K GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, turn-based strategy and sandbox freedom, while skipping action RPG combat

Sid Meier’s Pirates is an action-adventure strategy game, a remake of 1987 game of the same name. It’s set in an open world around the Caribbean islands. The game features numerous activities, including sailing and exploration, ship battles, trading and diplomacy.

Where it drifts furthest from Starcom: Unknown Space: setting.

It predates Starcom: Unknown Space by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8TransistorClosest on tone

iRank90

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiIsometric2D

Steam👍 94%· 31KIGDB85· 12OC86· 90

Year 2014Dev Supergiant GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, combat tactical and setting cyberpunk, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Starcom: Unknown Space: progression and setting.

It predates Starcom: Unknown Space by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals69Combat55Setting32

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 89%· 86KIGDB88· 2

Year 2007Dev CD Projekt REDOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Starcom: Unknown Space: setting and visuals.

It predates Starcom: Unknown Space by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 81%· 7.4KIGDB76· 7

Year 2011Dev BioWare Edmonton · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

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

Where it drifts furthest from Starcom: Unknown Space: setting and visuals.

It predates Starcom: Unknown Space by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam Xbox

#11Anodyne

iRank71

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationTop-Down2DIsometric

Steam👍 85%· 1.6KRAWG👍 47%· 73MC75IGDB70· 5OC69· 13

Year 2013Dev Analgesic ProductionsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

In this unique Zelda-lite game, explore and fight your way through surreal and creepy, nature, urban and abstract themed areas in the human Young's subconscious, evoked by a 16-bit-era visual style and a moody, dream-like soundtrack. Created by Sean Han Tani and Joni Kittaka.

Where it drifts furthest from Starcom: Unknown Space: setting and tone.

It predates Starcom: Unknown Space by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Xbox

#12Titan Souls

iRank76

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeIsometric2DTop-Down

Steam👍 79%· 14KIGDB72· 8OC75· 53

Year 2015Dev Acid Nerve · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Starcom: Unknown Space: setting and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Starcom: Unknown Space.

It predates Starcom: Unknown Space by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG PS

#13Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationIsometric2D

Steam👍 94%· 25KRAWG👍 84%· 1.2K

Year 1997Dev Black Isle Studios · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, turn-based strategy and punishing difficulty, while skipping action RPG combat

Fallout franchise started in a very different way than we all know it by this day. As Bethesda started to develop Fallout franchise only from the third game, original Fallout was completely different.

Where it drifts furthest from Starcom: Unknown Space: setting and combat.

It predates Starcom: Unknown Space by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone75Visuals65

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 21KIGDB87· 11OC88· 140

Year 2021Dev Acid Nerve · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, punishing difficulty and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Starcom: Unknown Space: setting and tone.

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Steam GOG Epic

#15Fallout 2

iRank94

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 94%· 17K

Year 1998Dev Black Isle Studios · Interplay EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, survival mechanics and turn-based strategy, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Starcom: Unknown Space: setting and combat.

It predates Starcom: Unknown Space by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

Complete list of Starcom: Unknown Space alternatives

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Starcom: Unknown Space, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

Darkwood

RPG · Horror

Final Fantasy III

RPG · Adventure

Bastion

RPG · Action RPG

Twinsen's Little Big Adventure Classic

RPG · Adventure

Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion

RPG · Puzzle

Dragon Age: Origins

RPG · Adventure

Minit

RPG · Adventure

WARTILE

RPG · Action RPG

Last Epoch

RPG · Action RPG

Final Fantasy X

RPG · Adventure

Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku II

RPG · Adventure

Shadowrun: Hong Kong

RPG · Adventure

Pokémon Gold Version

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Pokémon Crystal Version

RPG · Adventure

Pokémon Platinum Version

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

WWE Smackdown! Here Comes the Pain

RPG · Action RPG

Silverfall

RPG · Action RPG

Earth 2160

RPG · Action RPG

Dragon Quest

RPG · Adventure

Icewind Dale

RPG

Loki

RPG · Action RPG

Pokémon Emerald Version

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Planescape: Torment

RPG · Puzzle

Silent Storm Gold Edition

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Fire Emblem

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Chrono Cross

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Final Fantasy II

RPG · Adventure

Divinity: Dragon Commander

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Jagged Alliance - Back in Action

RPG · Simulation

Persona 2: Innocent Sin

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Breath of Fire III

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Chrono Trigger

RPG

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Starcom: Unknown Space?: The closest game to Starcom: Unknown Space is Endless Sky, scoring 76/100 on our similarity scale. They share 11 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, deep simulation and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Starcom: Unknown Space?: The three closest games to Starcom: Unknown Space are: 1. Endless Sky (76/100, 11 shared attributes) 2. Stick RPG 2: Director's Cut (71/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Crypt Custodian (68/100, 9 shared attributes). All share Starcom: Unknown Space's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 49 candidates across 16 dimensions.
Is Stick RPG 2: Director's Cut similar to Starcom: Unknown Space?: Yes, very much so — Stick RPG 2: Director's Cut scores 71/100 similarity to Starcom: Unknown Space. They share 10 attributes, including deep RPG systems and deep simulation. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Starcom: Unknown Space?: The best RPG games similar to Starcom: Unknown Space are Endless Sky, Stick RPG 2: Director's Cut, Crypt Custodian and Tunic. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Starcom: Unknown Space attributes like deep RPG systems, deep simulation and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Starcom: Unknown Space calculated?: We compare Starcom: Unknown Space against every game in our catalog using 16 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Starcom: Unknown Space experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.