Free Spaceships Games on Steam
Steam currently has 292 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 5/9/2026.
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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 4,103 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,809 positive reviews and 294 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 |
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| Steam App Id | 2471100 |
2. EVE Online
Over 20 years of legendary space battles! Explore a massive living universe of danger and opportunity in a challenging and highly rewarding space adventure. Fight, trade, build, and connect with a universe driven and shaped directly by players.
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 38,626 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,392 positive reviews and 10,234 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 71, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Spaceships games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,138 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,997 positive reviews and 4,141 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. Warped Universe
A sci-fi PvE looter shooter where the community drives the entire universe forward together. Every mission you run, solo or grouped, shapes a shared galaxy.
Warped Universe has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Spaceships games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 51 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39 positive reviews and 12 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" 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 | 5/6/2026 |
| Developer | Warped Games |
| Publisher | Warped Games |
| Steam App Id | 3277880 |
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 85, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Spaceships games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,285 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,157 positive reviews and 128 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 44, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Spaceships games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20 positive reviews and 28 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 65, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Spaceships games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "6 user reviews" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Stars Survivor on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/7/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2824910 |
8. Waking Up: Way Back Home
A child infiltrates a spaceship to carry out a secret rescue mission. His objective is compromised when they must make a forced landing on a strange planet. Explore this mysterious place, overcome obstacles, and find the way back home!
Waking Up: Way Back Home has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Spaceships games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 88 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 79 positive reviews and 9 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 9/19/2023 |
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| Steam App Id | 2542530 |
9. Landing
Conquer gravity and land a rocket on the platform. And over and over again. But conditions will change, and the path is not always clear.
Landing has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Spaceships games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" 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 | 9/11/2020 |
| Developer | CrazyLoner |
| Publisher | CrazyLoner |
| Steam App Id | 1407240 |
10. Space Cheese Defenders
A tower defense game with RTS elements about gathering cheese in space, where mobile carriers are able to deploy smaller spacecraft. Collect cheese to buy and upgrade spaceships and use each type to customize your playstyle and defend your base!
Space Cheese Defenders has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Spaceships games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "6 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 | 2/22/2024 |
| Developer | Team Attack Games |
| Publisher | Team Attack Games |
| Steam App Id | 2700650 |
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| 4,486 | 7/27/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,548 | 12/16/2010 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 26 | 2/27/2013 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 5/6/2026 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 5/22/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 7/20/2024 | 44 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/7/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/19/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/11/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 2/22/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/14/2023 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/5/2023 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/19/2024 | 40 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/29/2015 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/12/2019 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/30/2019 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/25/2025 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 9). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 9). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 6). EVE Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 30). Star Conflict on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 11). Warped Universe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 8). Astrometica: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 27). Space Odyssey on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Stars Survivor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Waking Up: Way Back Home on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 7). Landing on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Space Cheese Defenders on Steam. Steam Store.