Crying Suns similar games & best alternatives

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Crying Suns

Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Nintendo Switch • 2019

Should you play it?

Crying Suns is a tactical rogue-lite that puts you in the role of a space fleet commander as you explore a mysteriously fallen empire. In this story rich experience inspired by Dune and Foundation, each successful run will uncover the truth about the Empire... and yourself as well.

What works

  • Engaging sci-fi story and lore
  • Unique tactical combat system
  • Atmospheric pixel art and music
  • Varied ships and officers
  • Immersive narrative experience

Things to keep in mind

  • Limited replayability due to event repetition
  • Combat can feel repetitive or easy
  • Linear chapter progression limits autonomy
  • Some ui and pacing issues
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown

  • Halfway

  • Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander (LIGHTSPEED EDITION)

  • Three Kingdoms Mushouden

  • Galaxy Squad

  • Parkan 2

More expressive

Games that feels like Crying Suns but with more self-expression and customization

  • HighFleet

  • Galaxy of Pen & Paper +1

  • Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander

  • Stirring Abyss

  • Stellar Tactics

  • Void War

Less leadership-focused

Games that feels like Crying Suns but with less leadership over others

  • Breachway

  • LONESTAR

  • NEXT JUMP: Shmup Tactics

  • EVERSPACE™

  • Subterrain

  • Ocean Keeper: Dome Survival

More social

Games that feels like Crying Suns but with more teamwork and cooperation

  • Star Wolves 3: Civil War

  • Between the Stars

  • Star Traders: Frontiers

  • Pixel Privateers

  • VoidExpanse

  • Star Wolves

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

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Crying Suns: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Violence, Story.

Last update: 21/08/2026