Starfield delivers that classic Bethesda feel, but on a galactic scale. The main story is strong, side quests feel worthwhile, and the freedom to build ships or outposts makes every playthrough your own. With varied planets that actually feel distinct, it’s the kind of game you can sink into for years and still find something new. | © Bethesda Game Studios
Mass Effect 2 shines brightest in the way it builds your squad, making their personalities and relationships the real heart of the game. The main story takes a back seat, letting character arcs and loyalty missions drive the experience forward. With lively hub worlds and memorable side missions, like Liara’s standout appearances, it’s the entry that made the series’ crew feel unforgettable. | © BioWare
Warframe puts you in control of the Tenno, ancient warriors who pilot biomechanical suits to fight across a galaxy at war. Missions range from ground battles to boarding enemy ships, and with an Archwing equipped, even full-on space combat. It’s free-to-play with cross-play and cross-saves, and thanks to its huge community, there’s always someone to squad up with. | © Nitro Games
Honkai: Star Rail hooks you with sharp turn-based combat and a surprisingly funny, character-driven story. It leans on some familiar anime tropes, but the writing and cast give it real personality. Monetization exists but rarely gets in the way, making it an easy game to sink hours into if you’re after a free, polished RPG. | © miHoYo
Tacoma is a story-driven game from the creators of Gone Home that has you piecing together the fate of an abandoned orbital station. Using an augmented reality tool, you can rewind and replay past conversations to see how the crew’s final days unfolded. It’s slow, thoughtful, and built around exploration, letting you uncover the station’s secrets at your own pace. | © Fullbright
Borderlands 4 feels like the series finally remembered what makes it great. The jokes take a backseat this time, letting the fast-paced gunplay and endless hunt for loot shine. The story isn’t perfect, and the world could use more variety, but as a playground for chasing gear and blowing things up, it hits the mark. | © Gearbox Software
Stellaris puts you in charge of a civilization just taking its first steps into the stars and asks you to guide it across an entire galaxy. You design your species, shape their culture, and decide whether to seek peace, trade, or domination as you encounter other empires. It’s a massive real-time 4X strategy game where every playthrough can spin into an entirely different story. | © Paradox Development Studio
Star Wars: Battlefront II had a rough start, but updates have reshaped it into the game Star Wars fans always hoped for. The loot boxes are gone, there’s a ton of content to dig into, and the online scene is active enough that you’ll constantly bump into new players. Between the campaign, large-scale battles, and thrilling space dogfights, it’s now a solid and fun shooter that actually delivers. | © Electronic Arts
Kerbal Space Program makes rocket science both ridiculous and rewarding. You’re in charge of building ships that actually fly, assuming your design doesn’t explode on the launchpad first. Between sandbox tinkering and career milestones, the fun comes from pushing your goofy little Kerbals higher and farther while slowly mastering the real physics of spaceflight. | © Squad
Outer Wilds drops you into a solar system caught in a 22-minute time loop, where every run reveals another piece of the puzzle. You’ll juggle oxygen, fuel, and careful exploration as you pilot your ship between planets and dig into their secrets. When the sun finally goes supernova and resets everything, the knowledge you carry forward is what drives you closer to the truth. | © Annapurna Interactive
Skin Deep is a quirky immersive sim where you play Nina Pasadena, an “insurance commando” thawed out to fight space pirates. Every mission gives you options – sneak through vents, improvise with odd items, or go loud with weapons. The twist? You’re rescuing kidnapped cats while uncovering the story of a dangerous new pirate crew. | © Blendo Games
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is Owlcat’s ambitious dive into the 40K universe, blending party-based turn combat with sprawling ship battles. As a Rogue Trader, you’re cut loose from the Imperium’s leash and given the freedom to explore, conquer, and strike uneasy deals in the void. The companions who join you aren’t just firepower – they come with tangled loyalties, personal quests, and even the possibility of romance. | © Owlcat Games
Among Us turns the classic party game of Mafia into a space-themed battle of trust and betrayal. As a Crewmate, you rush to fix tasks while trying to spot the hidden Imposters before they strike. If you’re the one lying in wait, it’s all about sabotage, misdirection, and making sure the wrong person gets voted out. | © InnerSloth LLC
No Man’s Sky lets you explore a massive procedurally-generated universe full of strange planets, alien life, and endless resources to gather. The game had a rough start, but years of steady updates added base-building, co-op, and enough depth to finally match its original vision. Whether you’re chasing the story of The Atlas or just flying off to see what’s out there, it gives you the freedom to play your own way. | © Hello Games
Helldivers 2 is a wild co-op space shooter loaded with Starship Troopers-style satire. You step into the boots of a Helldiver, an expendable soldier tasked with spreading “Managed Democracy” across the galaxy. Between bug swarms, deadly robots, and the constant risk of not making it back to the shuttle, every mission is chaotic fun. | © Nixxes Software
Space games never really go out of style – they just keep finding new ways to capture our imagination. In 2025, the genre is stacked with everything from massive RPGs and strategy epics to quirky indies and co-op chaos. Here are 15 of the greatest space games you can play right now.
