Unending Galaxy is described as 'Top down 2D sandbox, simulation and strategy game based in space. The game allows you to play at any level from being a small time pirate to the ruler of a large empire. You can fight, trade, explore, build factories, and amass a fleet to form your own' and is a exploration game in the games category. There are more than 10 games similar to Unending Galaxy for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Steam and Flathub apps. The best Unending Galaxy alternative is NAEV, which is both free and Open Source. Other Unending Galaxy like games are Endless Sky, Destination Sol, Transcendence and Space Pirates and Zombies.