Free to Play Space Games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play space games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on July 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play space games.
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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 is a game developed and published by . Released on July 27th 2023 has received 3,113 reviews of which 2,888 were positive and 225 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played space game, thanks to its 5,001 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.9
2,888
225
5,001
players
2. EVE Online
EVE Online is a free-to-play community driven space MMO where players can choose their own path from countless different options. Experience space exploration, immense PvP and PvE battles, mining, industry and a thriving player economy in an ever-expanding sandbox. EVE Online is a game developed and published by . Released on December 15th 2010 has received 36,388 reviews of which 26,813 were positive and 9,575 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. While seeing 3,235 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among space games based on player count.
7.3
26,813
9,575
3,235
players
3. Star Trek Online
In Star Trek Online, the Star Trek universe appears for the first time on a truly massive scale. Players take the captain's chair as they command their own starship and crew. Explore strange new worlds, seek out new life and new civilizations, and boldly go where no one has gone before. Star Trek Online is a game developed and published by . Released on January 31st 2012 has received 20,145 reviews of which 15,939 were positive and 4,206 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. While seeing 1,325 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among space games based on player count.
7.8
15,939
4,206
1,325
players
4. Super Sus
Welcome to join the multiplayer social deduction game - Super Sus! Engage in intense gameplay with global players, as you strategize to safeguard your spaceship from the cunning Impostors determined to sabotage the mission and eliminate everyone aboard! Super Sus is a game developed and published by . Released on July 30th 2024 has received 1,460 reviews of which 1,010 were positive and 450 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. With 177 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played space games.
6.7
1,010
450
177
players
5. Star Trek Timelines
Explore the Final Frontier in the ultimate sci-fi strategy RPG, Star Trek Timelines! Join Starfleet and overcome challenges as you boldly go where no game has gone before – across the entire history of Star Trek. Star Trek Timelines is a game developed and published by . Released on July 12th 2017 has received 1,430 reviews of which 938 were positive and 492 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. With 151 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played space games.
6.4
938
492
151
players
6. Pixel Starships
Pixel Starships is an FTL-style online sci-fi strategy builder and management game with a competitive PVP tournament. Set in the retro galaxy, your role is to explore space, meet aliens, and develop your ship, crew and AI. The game contains deep strategic and 4x elements. PSS is community-driven. Pixel Starships is a game developed and published by . Released on May 23rd 2023 has received 2,732 reviews of which 2,008 were positive and 724 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. With 125 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played space games.
7.1
2,008
724
125
players
7. Endless Sky
Endless Sky is a 2D space trading and combat game inspired by the classic Escape Velocity series. Work your way up from a relatively wimpy shuttle, cargo ship, or fighter, to a highly upgraded and customized flagship or to a massive fleet of warships or freighters. Endless Sky is a game developed and published by . Released on October 30th 2015 has received 6,651 reviews of which 6,141 were positive and 510 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played space games.
8.9
6,141
510
95
players
8. Hades' Star
A unique space strategy game where thousands of players participate in one shared galaxy. Hades' Star is a game developed and published by . Released on February 27th 2019 has received 2,577 reviews of which 1,874 were positive and 703 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played space games.
7.1
1,874
703
92
players
9. Subspace Continuum
THE legendary free online multiplayer space shooter! Addictive, fast-paced, easy to learn, and impossible to master. Subspace Continuum is a game developed and published by . Released on July 03rd 2015 has received 599 reviews of which 530 were positive and 69 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played space games.
8.3
530
69
13
players
10. Odysseus Kosmos and his Robot Quest: Episode 1
What do you do if you are the only one left aboard a spaceship? Your team has embarked on a mysterious expedition a few years ago, the ship’s machinery has started acting up and it seems there are ghosts wandering about. Luckily, the black hole above you doesn’t pose any problems…yet. Odysseus Kosmos and his Robot Quest: Episode 1 is a game developed and published by . Released on January 12th 2018 has received 484 reviews of which 381 were positive and 103 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played space games.
7.4
381
103
12
players
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