Reddit mentions of Hellspark

One of the best series I've read where women are the same as men is the Steerswoman Saga by Rosemary Kirstein. It's a recognizable world, but one in which misogyny seems to just not exist, and is incredibly refreshing to read. (Also: people solving their problems by using intelligence, creativity, and diplomacy instead of with force!)

In more of a science-fiction vein, Hellspark by Janet Kagan has a similar humanist feel to it. The novel thinks a lot about how culture affects communication, and how our language shapes our roles.

Nicola Griffith's Ammonite is sci-fi but takes place on a low-tech world populated only by women. It's kind of cool how quickly this comes to seem normal. Griffith's books are all amazing, but some of her others do deal with sexual violence (though never minimized as scene-setters).

The sad truth of it is, there are a lot of stories that are similar in some way to Farscape, but I don't know that any (of any medium) are truly like Farscape.

What aspect of Farscape were you seeking? The character relationships, the human-alone-in-space (or just among strangers) aspect, the lawless band of semi-heroes, the genuine creativity of it (strange aliens and customs), the military aspect, or something else entirely? You'll probably get better results if you can narrow down your request. :)

If you like the variety of races and societies in space, a really wonderful book (and possibly the closest I've found in feel to Farscape) is Hellspark, by the late Janet Kagan. It's incredibly creative and culturally diverse, plus it takes place on a newly-explored planet, so you have all the neat technologies and wildlife that go along with it. It's also full of clever humor and a variety of colorful characters, much like Farscape. There is no military presence, however, or really much physical conflict outside of exploration and discovery, so if that's what you were looking for I'd look elsewhere.