In the same spirit
Games like Distant Worlds: Universe: what to play next?
18 games in the spirit of Distant Worlds: Universe (2014): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.
In the same spirit as Distant Worlds: Universe (18)
Nebulous: Fleet Command
Strategy by Eridanus Industries (2022)
Stellaris
Strategy by Paradox Development Studio (2016) · ≈ 79h
Metacritic 78★ 4.11
Breachway
Strategy by Edgeflow Studio (2024)
Gratuitous Space Battles
Strategy by Positech Games (2009) · ≈ 3h
Metacritic 72★ 2.57
Oxygen Not Included
Strategy by Klei Entertainment (2017) · ≈ 58h
Metacritic 86★ 4.14
Terra Invicta
Strategy by Pavonis Interactive (2026) · ≈ 150h
Metacritic 83★ 3.53
Creeper World 3: Arc Eternal
Strategy by Knuckle Cracker (2014)
★ 4.28
The Final Earth 2
Strategy (2021)
Clanfolk
Strategy by MinMax Games Ltd. (2022)
Homeworld Remastered Collection
Strategy by Aspyr Media (2015) · ≈ 4h
Metacritic 86★ 4.03
The Executive: Movie Industry Tycoon
Strategy by Aniki Games (2025) · ≈ 11h
The Last Starship
Strategy by Introversion Software (2026)
Galactic Civilizations III
Strategy by Stardock Entertainment (2015) · ≈ 5h
Metacritic 81★ 3.51
Old World
Strategy by Mohawk Games (2021) · ≈ 3h
Metacritic 80★ 3.56
TheoTown
Strategy by blueflower (2015)
★ 4.15
Knights of Honor II: Sovereign
Strategy by Black Sea Games (2022)
Metacritic 76★ 3.98
Planetbase
Strategy by Madruga Works (2015)
★ 3.8
Empires of the Undergrowth
Strategy by Slug Disco (2024)
★ 3.88