Free Spaceships Games on Steam
Steam currently has 245 Spaceships games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Spaceships game rankings were last updated on 8/24/2025.
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1. Unnamed Space Idle
Destroy endless waves of alien ships that have all but wiped out humanity in this long form, unfolding, sci-fi idle game. Customize your ship with different weapons and defenses to defeat specific enemy types and utilize a ton of different systems to increase your overall power.
Unnamed Space Idle holds the #1 spot for "best free Spaceships game on Steam" with a Player Score of 89. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,235 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,002 positive reviews and 233 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Unnamed Space Idle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/27/2023 |
| Developer | Sylv |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2471100 |
2. EVE Online
EVE Online is a community driven space MMO where players can choose their own path. Experience space exploration, immense PvP and PvE battles, mining, industry, and a thriving player economy in an ever-expanding sandbox.
EVE Online has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Spaceships games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,877 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,123 positive reviews and 9,754 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play EVE Online on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. Star Conflict
Star Conflict is an action-packed, massively multiplayer space simulation game that puts players in the role of elite pilots engaging in a widespread interplanetary skirmish. The whole world for PVP and PVE!
Star Conflict has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Spaceships games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,903 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,876 positive reviews and 4,027 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Star Conflict on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/27/2013 |
| Franchise | Gaijin Network Ltd |
| Developer | Star Gem Inc. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 212070 |
4. Astro Lords
Player bases are located on asteroids, which travel within the Oort Cloud. Once they’ve acquired the appropriate skills, players can control their asteroid’s movements. Mass-combat enthusiasts will love the Arena: here, players can battle it out against alien races or other Astro Lord players.
Astro Lords has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Spaceships games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 220 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 144 positive reviews and 76 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 9/29/2015 |
| Developer | Aratog LLC |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 385530 |
5. Astrometica: Prologue
Astrometica: Prologue is the free game about surviving in space. You need to use your skills and tools to stay alive. There are many challenges to face, and you need to fight to survive. You also need to build a new base in space.
Astrometica: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Spaceships games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,224 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,109 positive reviews and 115 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Astrometica: Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/22/2024 |
| Franchise | RockGame S.A. |
| Developer | BeryMery |
| Publisher | RockGame S.A. |
| Steam App Id | 2904320 |
6. Space Odyssey
Players play as cute food astronauts in a co-op party game. Different ship's roles like pilot, gunner, shielder, and gatherer. 'Dark Hotpot,' a new team from the 'Space Academy,' faces a colossal jellyfish alien devouring their planet. They must defeat it and say their plant.
Space Odyssey has achieved a Player Score of 39, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Spaceships games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 42 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14 positive reviews and 28 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Space Odyssey on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
7. Stars Survivor
Compete in a stunning galaxy where skill reigns supreme! Destroy planets, upgrade your ship, and dominate intense top-down battles. Climb the trophy leaderboard in this ever-evolving space shooter with constant updates. Will you claim your place among the stars?
Stars Survivor has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Spaceships games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "5 user reviews" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 3/7/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2824910 |
8. メガロサミア -木星絶対防衛圏- Heaven's Fall
This is a space fleet shooting game that can be easily enjoyed with FPS-like controls.
メガロサミア -木星絶対防衛圏- Heaven's Fall has achieved a Player Score of 56, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Spaceships games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "3 user reviews" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
9. Exocraft
Design unique spaceships and build the ultimate space mining fleet as you team up to battle for resources and glory in this massively multiplayer action strategy set in an alien wasteland.
Exocraft has achieved a Player Score of 52, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Spaceships games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 355 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 187 positive reviews and 168 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 3/12/2019 |
| Developer | GoldFire Studios |
| Publisher | GoldFire Studios |
| Steam App Id | 793490 |
10. Axan Ships - Low Poly
Sci-fi RTS and Top-Down
Axan Ships - Low Poly has achieved a Player Score of 57, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Spaceships games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 5/30/2019 |
| Developer | Adam Stępiński |
| Publisher | Adam Stępiński |
| Steam App Id | 1080060 |
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| 4,662 | 7/27/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,551 | 12/15/2010 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 78 | 2/27/2013 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 9/29/2015 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 5/22/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 7/20/2024 | 39 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/7/2024 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/5/2023 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/12/2019 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/30/2019 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/11/2020 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/14/2023 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/20/2024 | 40 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/19/2023 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 24). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 22). EVE Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 22). Star Conflict on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 22). Astro Lords on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). Astrometica: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 21). Space Odyssey on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 21). Stars Survivor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 9). メガロサミア -木星絶対防衛圏- Heaven's Fall on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 15). Exocraft on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 29). Axan Ships - Low Poly on Steam. Steam Store.