Horror games in space offer you the best of both worlds.

Here are some of the best ones, ranked.

They’re (generally) chill, time-consuming journeys that require the right mindset and the right expectations.

Three mods for Void Crew.

But when these games hit just right, they’re some of the most rewarding gaming experiences out there.

Here are the best space games out there with a heavy emphasis on space exploration.

Things don’t get more difficult than in Astrometica, so brace yourself.

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This experience is set during a period followinga devastating eventthat has echoed across the stars.

When we come together, we think we’re all on the same page, especially regarding dangerous scenarios.

But that kind of thinking must be put aside for Void Crew.

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If you’re headding off to space in Void Crew, you’ll need these mods.

That’s who you’re following in Space Engineers.

When you do decide to take flight, you may come across certain celestial bodies.

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Who knows what sorts of organisms are out there that could be planning our demise?

Well,Dead Spacepresents some very creepy possibilities for that.

After a space station goes dark, Isaac Clarke and his crew of semi-deposable allies arrive to investigate.

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Empyrion - Galactic Survival gives us the mystery of Empyrion that hides somewhere in the universe.

Test your space combat skills with these amazing games.

Once again, we have to work to build ships and structures just to further our exploration and fact-finding.

A ship flies among the asteroids in Astometica.

Whether you’re an explorer or a settler, themystery will be waiting.

This can be dust clouds, stars, or entire planets that can host multiple kinds of mysterious environments.

Well, the Space Trash Scavenger knows.

Looking at various planets in Beyond Galaxyland.

That’s who you’ll be when you start playing the game.

Recycle that trash to grow your operation and become a space trash powerhouse.

This risk will be taken in Starcom: Unknown Space.

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The title gives a good idea of what you’re doing: going into an unknown space.

Keep your crew and ship in shape to make the unknown known.

These weapons will give you an edge in Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader.

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The four explorers meet in Void Crew.

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Space Engineers Repairing Something On A Rocky Surface.

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Dead Space Isaac flying in zero-g through the station as bodies can be seen floating.

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A white, orange, gray, and black spacecraft where smaller ships can land.

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The ship takes flight in SpaceEngine.

The Scavenger Flying By A Ship In Space Trash Scavenger.

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Exploring A Dark Part Of Deep Space In Starcom Unknown Space.

The main crew of Warhammer 40K Rogue Trader in battle together.

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