15 Amazing Space Games That Let You Explore The UNKNOWN

Space remains one of the most popular backdrops to wondrous imaginations, all thanks to the infinite possibilities that it holds. The medium of games is perfect for letting players live out their fantasies of exploring this uncharted territory and unearthing the many secrets space holds, and there are so many great games that allow us to do just that.
When talking about space games, the ones that immediately come to mind but there’s just a breadth of other releases that also do some interesting things with this particular backdrop. With this feature, we will be running down 15 more games that let you explore the vast depths of space while engaging in different kinds of gameplay ranging from action to tactical and simulation and much more.

[@bzrklarz4295]

I feel like No Mans Sky deserved a spot here, it’s undoubtably the biggest space exploration game ever with over 17 quintillion systems and is still getting free updates over 7 years later. Gigachad game developers

[@taylan5579]

if you liked no mans sky, I also suggest star explorers! it's basically nms merged with morrowind!

[@hammeredo]

the day they're gonna make an actual "Star Wars" game where you can fly your ship around the universe, land on planets and explore them, become a sith, a jedi or a bounty hunter etc etc it's gonna be a good day. they have the perfect franchise, the perfect ambientation, an already written lore and a detailed universe and yet they always make basically the same game😅

[@InfinitismYT]

A Stargate explorarable space MMOPRG would be more likely by Amazon Games Studios

[@bunkng76]

have you played star wars the old republic? it's MMORPG become jedi, sith, bounty hunter, soldier, smugglers, you should try it

[@Schizm1]

Where the hell is Starsector? One of the best space-sim games I've played. Nice looking 2d graphics as well

[@retro_451]

Awesome. Been looking out for something new.

[@ihalloway]

I'm so glad you mentioned Empyrion ! it's a real Diamond in a rough n multiplayer is quite active

[@JASON-rq5gl]

Love the game but it has a major problem, the game gets reset every 3 months, so your back to square one again. I play with 3 others in a faction but after learning of the reset we have decided its pointless carrying on. For sure you can save your BP but having to spend weeks & weeks of grinding getting all the materials to rebuild again and knowing that it's going to be removed again in a couple of months is just a complete utter waste of time. It's a shame because I like everything else about Empyrion.

[@musicalbenches]

Space spider game…

[@PreppingWithSarge]

thanks for the list, time stamps would be appreciated when doing a big list, thanks

[@CaptainRuggels]

Empyrion has got to be one of my favorites from this list followed by SpaceBourne2

[@LowStyleMac]

Glad X4 was mentioned on here

[@mookithehamster5639]

Uhm, Elite: Dangerous

[@stevenchen6788]

He can’t include every space game.

[@Foul.Tarnished410]

Why not Its one the best

[@grandreefer]

Right. It's only like the best game that lets you explore space for 40 years. I only clicked on the video because I assumed it was here.

[@Discovery2024-rn8kn]

Elite is garbage, planets in deep space are the same. All dead rocks with nothing on the surface to explore. Underdeveloped trash

[@michaelddon]

Also star citizen

[@JYMBO]

Everspace 2 is the most fun i've had with a space game for a long time!

[@TiredandGrouchy]

Do you like it more than Everspace 1?

[@JYMBO]

@@TiredandGrouchy Hard to say, ES1 was a slightly different genre (roguelite) and i kinda wish ES2 was also a roguelite too but it's more of a RPG Looter Shooter, i hope they go big for ES3 and make it an MMO Looter Shooter kinda like destiny but always in space!

[@dadofamadhouse4194]

Is it on ps4?

[@brandyhandy4157]

Awesome!!!Big Like 🌟💗

[@jamegumb7298]

IXION really is a base building game with challeneges, think Frostpunk or Surviving The Aftermath, it is just that the base can move. I really do like the game, very hard though. I have the OG Evochron Mercenary and still play it from time to time, lot to explore. X3 had systems to jump between and some exploration, X4 supposedly is the same. A big sandbox. Nebulous is 0 exploration, pure PvP arena action. I have never won a single engagement so be very aware, every missile type has different warheads, seekers, radar modes and launch modes so there is a lot to learn. And you better learn it or lose always, like me.

[@shadw4701]

I hope there's a space game someday that's like a Bethesda rpg with seamless space travel and realistic space combat (like the expanse) and other technologies including cybernetics

[@toshtao1]

Sounds like a bugfest to me.

[@feiipelf2605]

close to this is no man sky, that game is fucking amazin

[@shadw4701]

@@feiipelf2605 One of my favorite games tbh

[@jeffghant4760]

​@@feiipelf2605 Is it really good? It looks cartoonish.

[@feiipelf2605]

@@jeffghant4760 u can watch videos about it, the graphics are actually decent on planets but the best feeling its when u are on a solar system with alot of planets on your surroundings and alot of exploration possibilities, for sure one of the best space travel games

[@Boss_Fight_Wiki_muki_twitch]

Descent FreeSpace 1&2

[@Stefan_1306]

It's difficult to take this list seriously if it prefers Starfield despite its loading screens, lack of free exploration in space and on planets, lack of vehicles and rather generic visuals over No Man's Sky. Starfield may be a better RPG, but it's definitely not a better space exploration game than NMS. Also, how did FTL make the list as an exploration game, but Elite Dangerous that lets you freely explore a simulation of our entire Milky Way didn't? :D

[@QuyetStorrm]

I never heard of any of these games or even knew they existed other than Starfield. I can only assume these are PC specific or indie games.

[@sonic-bb]

Most space games are exclusive to pc

[@hariszark7396]

8:00 I think you got the title wrong. It's not imperial galactic survival but *Empyrion* - Galactic Survival.

[@bopelos]

☝🤓

[@RedDev1l757]

How could you miss elite dangerous

[@RichRich-iy5jb]

No mans Sky and Elite Dangerous are 2 other games that let you explore the Unknown

[@nogardd]

Nothing beats No man's sky and Star Citizen. I am disappointed you didn't mention those

[@szczodrowski]

X4

[@delf2731]

Another really good space game is Space Rangers.

[@gable3D]

Ixion deserves more love

[@Jacobgg997]

Bro your forgetting star citizen

[@CaptainRuggels]

Star Citizen tho a great concept won’t ever release with all the $28,000 ship JPEGs for sale to support their 10+ year development. Though I hope to be wrong

[@BarakIII]

The inclusion of Starfield in this list makes me question the validity of the list.

[@BrendonWBrown]

Surprised to not find No Man's Sky on a list of space exploration games.

[@harrasika]

To be fair, like half of these games aren't even about exploring space. And exploration is the weakest part of No Man's Sky.

[@pinheadlarry553]

​@@harrasikaYou're high.

[@harrasika]

@@pinheadlarry553 do not spread false information

[@Mixedbeats18]

.... 16 telltale guardian of galaxy?

[@tfftfrito1884]

Star citizen

[@Jacobgg997]

Finally someone with common sense

[@clementphiri3651]

How can you list 15 games and not put no man's sky

[@Littletim69]

because no mans sky is mainly about the story. the SPACE EXPLORATION part of the game is repetitive.

[@Littletim69]

:)

[@BB-km1oh]

the fact that the outer wilds isn't on this list makes this list some what invalid

[@majorgear1021]

You lost me at Starfield.

[@TheVorran]

That's not what titular means

[@diedenarios8688]

ksp where?

[@stephenmurray2851]

There really isn't that many eh?

[@natefalcun743]

Any of these on consoles for us peasants?

[@cmdrvernondingo1540]

Starfield , BrethEdge , Everspace 2 , Rebel Galaxy , - give Space Engineers a go

[@tat381]

Deadfield

[@user-yt7ji1mb3x]

Review Farlight game

[@SiniSael]

Starfield isnt about exploration, its tracked on bcs of demand, never a main feature. And its more like BoredField or FastTravel simulator with old school freespace mini game....

[@joaogoncalves7762]

A list of space games isn't a list without EVE-ONLINE

[@jacobcase4276]

That game is a slowwwwwwwww burn. Definitely not for everyone, or most people.

[@seagrey75]

EVE

[@TheScepticalThinker]

Starfield LMFAO. That game's "exploration" is fake!!

[@Schopenhauer667]

Starfield, really? This list is a joke.

[@rednarok]

Where is elite dangerous? also space rebels? thats an incomplete trash game you can finish in 20 hours

[@hr1meg]

Starfield? LMAO. Uhh, ever hear of No Man's Sky? A.I. videos really are shit.