Star Traders: Frontiers similar games & best alternatives

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Star Traders: Frontiers

Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac • 2018

Should you play it?

You are the captain of a starship venturing through a massive open universe. Customize your crew and take command at the helm of your very own ship as you explore a galaxy torn apart by internal strife, alien threats, and political intrigue.

What works

  • Deep and complex gameplay systems
  • Extensive customization of crew and ship
  • Dynamic and living universe with evolving factions
  • High replayability with multiple playstyles
  • Frequent free updates and active developer support

Things to keep in mind

  • Steep learning curve with limited in-game tutorials
  • Some ui elements can be cumbersome
  • Combat can be repetitive and sometimes unbalanced
  • Randomness can cause frustrating failures
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Distant Worlds: Universe

  • Stars in Shadow

  • Gordian Quest

  • Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition

  • Star Valor

  • Interstellar Space: Genesis

Less social

Games that feels like Star Traders: Frontiers but with less teamwork and cooperation

  • Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown

  • Approaching Infinity

  • Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander (LIGHTSPEED EDITION)

  • Shortest Trip to Earth

  • FTL: Faster Than Light

  • Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander

More fellowship-oriented

Games that feels like Star Traders: Frontiers but with a stronger sense of community

  • Dungeon of the ENDLESS™

  • Bastard Bonds

  • Nexus 5X

  • Star Ruler 2

  • VoidExpanse

  • Ostranauts

More dominating

Games that feels like Star Traders: Frontiers but with more domination over others

  • Terra Invicta

  • Master of Orion 2

  • Chaos Galaxy

  • Imperium Galactica II

  • Galactic Civilizations III

  • The Last Federation

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Star Traders: Frontiers: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fellowship, Intimacy.

Last update: 21/08/2026