Games like Wildgate

Steam reviews

What players say

Players praise the polished space-pirate ship combat, but most agree the player base has nearly vanished, and many urge a free-to-play switch.

Many players describe Wildgate as a polished, fun game: ship-to-ship combat with turrets, boarding and sabotage, smooth controls, and a loop of scouting, clearing objectives, stealing artifacts and extracting. Playing with a crew of friends is the most praised experience, and some reviewers note that the slower, tactical pace sets it apart from twitch shooters. The main complaint is the almost empty servers: long queues, bots or ghost ships filling lobbies, and no skill-based matchmaking that leaves newcomers against veterans. Many players blame the full retail price and weak marketing, and many say it should go free to play with cosmetics. Some reviewers, especially recent ones, say the game has too little progression to keep them playing. Steam's totals are still mostly positive, but the most recent reviews are more regretful than hopeful.

Who it suits

Suited to players who want tactical ship-to-ship PvP or PvE with a regular group of friends and do not mind a thin player base.

Who should skip it

Skip it if you need quick matches or a busy server, since queues are long and many lobbies are nearly empty.

Short vs. long playtime: Players with over 20 hours mostly recommend the game for its crew combat and depth, but more of them say progression runs thin, while shorter-time players focus on the lack of players and the price.

Summarised by AI from 80 Steam reviews (English, helpful and recent), as of Oct 28, 2026.