
Build rockets and fly them around the Solar System in this realistic aerospace sandbox. Attempt landings, build space stations, drive rovers, perform spacewalks, explore alien worlds, and get your crew home safe.
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Space, Space Sim, Physics, Simulation.

Build rockets and fly them around the Solar System in this realistic aerospace sandbox. Attempt landings, build space stations, drive rovers, perform spacewalks, explore alien worlds, and get your crew home safe.

Rocket Science
Take part in a space program. Design spacecrafts and send them off to explore the vast expanses of space. Experience the real scale of the Solar system and the size of its celestial bodies.

Spaceflight Simulator
In Spaceflight Simulator, you will get to build your rockets, plan launches and flights, attempt landings, deploy payloads and explore new worlds.
Take part in a space program. Design spacecrafts and send them off to explore the vast expanses of space. Experience the real scale of the Solar system and the size of its celestial bodies.
Why similar: Space Sim 20.8% ★, Flight 12.7%, Science 12.7% ★, Sandbox 9.6%, Space 8.3%
In Spaceflight Simulator, you will get to build your rockets, plan launches and flights, attempt landings, deploy payloads and explore new worlds.
Why similar: Space Sim 30.3% ★, Sandbox 13.2%, Science 12.9% ★, Space 10.1%, Spaceships 8.3% ★
In Kerbal Space Program, take charge of the space program for the alien race known as the Kerbals. You have access to an array of parts to assemble fully-functional spacecraft that flies (or doesn’t) based on realistic aerodynamic and orbital physics.
Why similar: Space Sim 23.7% ★, Science 14.8% ★, Space 13.5%, Sandbox 12.6%, Simulation 7.1%
Master the cockpit of highly realistic spacecraft in this Newtonian physics based sim. Take off from surface to space, plot a course between the planets and dock with space stations. Trade commodities or take shipping contracts to buy upgrades and optimize your build - every choice matters.
Why similar: Space Sim 22.4% ★, Sandbox 13.1%, Flight 10.8%, Space 9.7%, Science 9.7% ★
Become a pioneer of spaceflight. As an engineer in the Soviet Space Program you will be responsible for repairing, fixing and building the iconic spacecraft and rockets from the R-7 family.
Why similar: Space Sim 24.3% ★, Science 14.4% ★, Simulation 10.8%, Sandbox 10.1%, Space 8.9%
A relaxing game for people who find orbital mechanics relaxing. Build rockets, fly real physics, and grow your space program across a handcrafted star system.
Why similar: Space Sim 23.3% ★, Flight 18.3%, Space 12.4%, Simulation 11.9%, Sandbox 10.3%
Meco Rocket Simulator is a realistic physics game where you play as an underpaid rocket scientist working for Mecodyne to design and test rocket engines without regard for your safety.
Why similar: Space Sim 20.7% ★, Science 14.8% ★, Flight 12.3%, Sandbox 9.8%, Space 7.3%
You are a Scraponaut, create your own spaceplane with unique parts each affecting the way your plane behaves. Collect scrap while exploring procedurally generated islands, unlock and discover unique new parts to upgrade your spaceplane.
Why similar: Space Sim 32% ★, Flight 17%, Sandbox 12.6%, Space 10.1%, Building 8.9%
Kerbal Space Program 2 is the sequel to the acclaimed space-flight simulation game Kerbal Space Program. Enter the next generation of space adventure with exciting new parts, stunning visuals, fully revamped UI and Map View, and rich new environments to explore.
Why similar: Space Sim 22% ★, Science 16.4% ★, Sandbox 11.8%, Space 9.9%, Building 8.6%
This is a simulation based upon real physics. Its specifically for use with 3D headsets such as the HTC Vive and Oculus quest. It gives you a 3D perspective of how gravity works and interacts on all the bodies in a solar system. You can experiment with creating your own solar system.
Why similar: Space Sim 32.2% ★, Flight 17%, Science 13.3% ★, Simulation 11.7%, Education 9%
Do you have what it takes to become an astronaut? Reentry is a realistic space flight simulator inspired by the early NASA space programs, from orbiting Earth in Mercury and Gemini, to the moon landing in project Apollo. Learn the procedures. Operate the spacecraft. Complete the mission.
Why similar: Space Sim 27.7% ★, Flight 17.6%, Science 13.6% ★, Space 10.3%, Simulation 6.1%
Operate the Starship space launch system and learn how to catch a rocket to understand what it takes to colonize Mars in this ever-evolving simulation of SpaceX Starbase Texas.
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Realistic space flight simulator.
Why similar: Space Sim 27.8% ★, Flight 18.3%, Science 12.4% ★, Space 10.3%, Sandbox 9.3%
A sci-fi settlement building game with orbital mechanics. Start from a spaceship, scan asteroids, manage fuel, ore, electricity, time, and sanity, while expanding your settlement, exploring an alien solar system, and building stations and spacecraft to support your growing colony.
Why similar: Space Sim 32% ★, Science 12.8% ★, Building 8.6%, Sandbox 8.4%, Space 7.2%
Build rockets and shoot them into space. Once you reach orbit, you are halfway to explore anywhere in the Solar System.
Why similar: Space Sim 37.2% ★, Space 15.9%, Science 13.4% ★, Simulation 11.5%, Exploration 7.2%
Build ships from scrap and fly them in a gritty space sim. Venture solo or team up. Hunt for parts, haul vital resources, and keep your space agency afloat.
Why similar: Space Sim 16.8% ★, Flight 14.4%, Science 12.2% ★, Sandbox 9.9%, Space 8.8%
The world's first science-based photorealistic interactive 3D planetarium that models the entire Universe, using procedural generation for uncharted areas.
Why similar: Space Sim 24.6% ★, Flight 14.7%, Science 13.6% ★, Sandbox 12.6%, Space 9.8%
Bring to life anything you can imagine from rockets and airplanes to cars and more. Automate them with a visual programming language. Explore 3D planets and make your own. Share your creations online. Complete contracts, conquer milestones, and unlock technology in the newly added Career Mode.
Why similar: Space Sim 21.9% ★, Science 13% ★, Flight 13%, Sandbox 7.7%, Building 7.1%
Lead a spaceyard: juggle contracts, design, prototype, and build all types of ships—from single-seat fighters to giant cruisers. Create custom vessels to meet precise client specs, then take the helm yourself to prove their worth.
Why similar: Space Sim 32.9% ★, Flight 13.5%, Space 12.9%, Sandbox 10.9%, Simulation 9.7%
Mine resources, build your spaceship, and soar through the skies in this immersive space sandbox. Set up complex machinery to survive the elements, and craft the StellarDrive: a powerful engine that lets you warp to new worlds.
Why similar: Space Sim 22.2% ★, Flight 18.4%, Sandbox 14%, Space 12.8%, Building 9.7%
Explore the Solar System. Mine and drop asteroids. Colonize and terraform. Lead the space race and compete with other corporations on your way to profit. Watch the expansion of human race over the centuries. Then go beyond and conquer the galaxy!
Why similar: Space Sim 24.9% ★, Science 17.3% ★, Sandbox 12.5%, Space 11.3%, Physics 7%
Celestarium, an astronomy game where you start as an amateur astronomer. Discover and map planets, sell data to corporates, improve your gear, start your own space agency, manage your own missions, build and fly rockets to discovered bodies. Explore, prosper and expand your presence in space.
Why similar: Space Sim 20.4% ★, Science 15.9% ★, Flight 13.9%, Space 11.7%, Building 7.8%
OnOrbit is a virtual space lab lets you assemble and operate space hardware as if you were actually in space. Make your own craft in a sandbox mode, then simulate its operation as part of the Supernational Space Cooperative (SSC). Climb the ranks and head out to the planets.
Why similar: Space Sim 29.6% ★, Science 16.6% ★, Sandbox 12%, Flight 9.6%, Simulation 6.4%
Real-time planetary collision sandbox powered by SPH physics: smash planets together and watch the destruction and its aftermath!
Why similar: Space Sim 43.6% ★, Sandbox 13.7%, Space 13%, Simulation 8.6%, Physics 8.4%
Flight of Nova is a simulator based on newtonian mechanics in which you control spacecraft in the Noren star system. You fly multiple types of spacecraft doing transport and search missions in an environment with realistic aerodynamics and orbital physics.
Why similar: Space Sim 29% ★, Flight 18.9%, Spaceships 12.7% ★, Sandbox 8.2%, Simulation 6.1%
Explore a scientifically accurate Milky Way galaxy and discover distant uncharted worlds, while having unrestricted access to every deck of your Magellan Class deep space exploration vessel. Interact with numerous fully simulated ship systems, or simply relax in the bar and watch the stars drift by.
Why similar: Space Sim 31.1% ★, Science 15.7% ★, Spaceships 14% ★, Space 10.2%, Sandbox 10.2%
Cleanse the system of pirates, destroy their bases and free the captives. On the asteroids, build a base, mining colonies, explore asteroids and extract resources needed for survival. Develop buildings, build defenses and turn the asteroid into a fortress.
Why similar: Space Sim 25.6% ★, Flight 19%, Sandbox 12.3%, Space 9.3%, Building 8.8%
An AI returns from a relativistic test flight to find humanity gone. Explore a real NASA‑based solar‑system ephemeris, pilot three spacecraft across accurate topological data, and push the limits of physics as you attempt escalating WARP.
Why similar: Space Sim 39.3% ★, Flight 16%, Simulation 10.1%, Science 9.9% ★, Spaceships 9.5% ★
Simulate the physics of the Universe on a large scale and create stunning visuals. Play with intergalactic interactions, smash planets together and even create the Big Bang itself!
Why similar: Space Sim 34.4% ★, Sandbox 18.6%, Simulation 15.1%, Space 14.2%, Physics 9.3%
Launch the Voyager space probe to the furthest depths of the Solar System! Use gravity to slingshot around planets and scan, orbit, or land on targets to earn stunning replays of your accomplishments.
Why similar: Space Sim 25.4% ★, Flight 18.4%, Science 16.5% ★, Space 10.9%, Physics 7.1%
Operate a spacecraft at the edge of a singularity. Use realistic orbital mechanics and Newtonian physics to explore a star system around a black hole and what lies beyond.
Why similar: Space Sim 35.2% ★, Flight 26.4%, Space 10.3%, Simulation 7.4%, Physics 5.2%
Use the Nimbatus Drone Creator to construct physically simulated drones and try them out in a virtual testing environment. Do you have what it takes to become a drone engineer?
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This simulation software brings the solar system to your fingertips, allowing you to explore the orbits of planets and witness the fascinating effects of introducing new cosmic objects like asteroids, extra suns, or even a black hole.
Why similar: Space Sim 45.3% ★, Simulation 15.9%, Education 11.2%, Space 9.5%, Exploration 6.8%
Space Engineers 2 is a sandbox about engineering and colonization where you build ships, stations, and planetary bases in a fully destructible world. Begin the story of Miro and Ivan Sokol, expand humanity’s foothold in the Almagest system, and fight to survive.
Why similar: Space Sim 20.3% ★, Science 14% ★, Sandbox 12.4%, Space 9.5%, Building 8.9%
Navigate through a detailed simulation of the solar system, where you can explore planets, moons, and other celestial bodies up close. Access detailed information, images, interactive content, quizzes and even mini-games where you can try to land a space probe.
Why similar: Space Sim 46.2% ★, Simulation 16.1%, Education 9.3%, Space 8.1%, Exploration 7.6%
Explore a seamless endless universe with an uncountable number of galaxies, stars, planets, and moons. Make friends or enemies with unique alien civilizations. Research upgrades for your vessel with scientific phenomena and alien tech that you've acquired.
Why similar: Space Sim 37.7% ★, Sandbox 14.4%, Flight 12.6%, Space 9.2%, Open World 8.1%
Starlight Brigade is a realistic space action-adventure game with a precise combat system and full 6DOF controls. You command the Wayfarer, an aging light cruiser centuries past her time. Plot missile salvos, hunt down your enemy, design munitions, manage your crew, and send engineers to fix damage.
Why similar: Space Sim 28.8% ★, Flight 21.8%, Sandbox 14%, Space 11.2%, Physics 7.3%
Dive into space in Ounba: collect coins, diamonds, ammo, and energy while avoiding enemy fire. Play solo or with a friend in split-screen, save anytime, and challenge the community across five unique levels with increasing excitement and challenges.
Why similar: Space Sim 35.8% ★, Flight 19.7%, Spaceships 13.6% ★, Simulation 11.1%, Physics 7%
Space simulation moon game. Explore the moon, mars, venus and mercury in breathtaking real-time 3D. Explore their geological aspects. Battle against spaceships or a secret lunar base. Enter the ISS. Measure the moon. And get in the cockpit.
Why similar: Space Sim 33.5% ★, Science 14.8% ★, Flight 14.5%, Space 10.7%, Education 7.3%
Explore a unique, procedurally generated galaxy filled with alien artifacts and resources to extract and exploit. Mine asteroids, harvest nebula, pilot unique ships and find new and strange things in the void between stars as you struggle to survive long enough to find another home.
Why similar: Space Sim 32.1% ★, Flight 18.2%, Science 12.9% ★, Building 8.2%, Space 7.4%
I am excited to release my first game on Steam! SimpleRockets was released in 2013 for mobile and I've put a ton of work into it to get it ready for PC and Mac. It was inspired by KSP, and it offers a simpler 2D experience for building rockets and exploring space with realistic orbital mechanics.
Why similar: Space Sim 44.6% ★, Sandbox 19.6%, Simulation 15%, Physics 11.1%, Space 8.7%
Voidless is a sci-fi space survival sandbox set in the near future within a realistic scale solar system. In first or third person, players can explore planets and asteroids, collect resources, and craft items. As well as building bases and ships, all with physics based flight and combat.
Why similar: Space Sim 32.6% ★, Sandbox 13.2%, Flight 12.9%, Space 10.9%, Base Building 7.5%
Space Engineers is a sandbox engineering game where you design and build ships, stations, and planetary bases in a fully destructible environment. Explore planets and space, mine resources, survive hazards, and engage in combat alone or with friends in Creative or Survival modes.
Why similar: Space Sim 26.9% ★, Sandbox 11.4%, Space 9.3%, Moddable 8.9% ★, Building 8.4%
A "small" universe simulation, where you play as a black hole and try to absorb the whole universe. You decide the size and shape of the universe. Could also be used as a less meaningful CPU benchmark.
Why similar: Space Sim 50.4% ★, Space 15.1%, Simulation 13.2%, Sandbox 10.2%, Physics 6.8%
Travel through the solar system in your own spaceship! The motion of each celestial body is accurately reproduced by the Kepler equation.
Why similar: Space Sim 30.2% ★, Science 20.4% ★, Space 12.9%, Building 11.1%, Physics 7.4%
We have built a mini universe with real physics basis, simulation and imagination. The game uses realistic environments and models to tell a story of a mini universe.
Why similar: Space Sim 41.6% ★, Sandbox 14.4%, Space 13.1%, Flight 10.9%, Simulation 7.4%
The world's first science-based photorealistic interactive 3D planetarium that models the entire Universe, using procedural generation for uncharted areas.
Why similar: Space Sim 49.3% ★, Simulation 17.6%, Space 12.7%, Exploration 8.1%, Open World 6.5%
A simulation sci-fi game where players take on the role of the project manager of a space elevator project. They will progressively achieve project phase goals and ultimately accomplish the ultimate goal of constructing a Mars colonization spacecraft.
Why similar: Space Sim 42.8% ★, Simulation 15.8%, Space 10%, Building 8.3%, Exploration 7%
In GravBoost, gravity is your greatest ally and your deadliest foe. Master the art of the gravitational slingshot to intercept orbital targets. Manage your fuel and time wisely in this physics-driven space sim where precision is the only way to survive the cosmic pull.
Why similar: Space Sim 43.5% ★, Flight 21.2%, Simulation 12.8%, Physics 11.7%, Space 9.5%
A procedural co-op space sandbox where players can build their own space ships out of dynamically scalable blocks. Fight epic space battles, explore, mine, trade, wage wars and build your own empire to save your galaxy from being torn apart by an unknown enemy.
Why similar: Space Sim 26.6% ★, Flight 15.3%, Spaceships 12.3% ★, Sandbox 11.1%, Space 8.7%
Star Paws is a space simulator with sandbox elements. In this game, you play as an astronaut cat. Your goal is to develop your own space program. Build a spacecraft from a variety of components and venture in search for a strange signal coming from a distant deep corner of the Solar System!
Why similar: Space Sim 33.3% ★, Science 18.6% ★, Sandbox 11.6%, Space 10.5%, Education 6.8%
The Kobolds need your help! Explore the frontiers of this underground world using physics based vehicles that you design yourself. Bring a friend and play in split-screen. What will you discover together?
Why similar: Space Sim 32.7% ★, Flight 18.8%, Sandbox 13.9%, Education 8.9%, Simulation 8%
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Why similar: Space Sim 41.9% ★, Flight 23.9%, Space 15.4%, Simulation 9%, Physics 7.5%
Create & destroy on an unimaginable scale with a realistic physics-based space simulator. Explore the beauty of our universe and the fragility of our planet. Use science to bend the laws of gravity, collide planets, boil away oceans, fire epic space lasers, and customize your universe.
Why similar: Science 18.7% ★, Sandbox 18.1%, Space Sim 16.8% ★, Space 14%, Physics 8.6%
Your journey to building a vast space empire begins behind the controls of a single ship. Explore the stars, trade goods, fight battles, build stations, buy and equip ships, and command fleets in a living, fully simulated universe that reacts to your decisions.
Why similar: Space Sim 32% ★, Sandbox 13.1%, Flight 13%, Space 10.1%, Moddable 6.4% ★
Unleash your creativity, design your dreadnought with a variety of modules, and have complete control over the function and style of each module. Command your battleship with wisdom and decisiveness. Gallop in the vast galaxy and destroy all enemies.
Why similar: Spaceships 19.4% ★, Space Sim 18.3% ★, Flight 17.2%, Sandbox 12.8%, Building 10.4%
A classic fantasy MMORPG powered by uMMORPG—discover dungeons, fight powerful creatures, forge rare equipment, and shape a living world alongside hundreds of players.
Why similar: Space Sim 39.1% ★, Science 22.1% ★, Space 12.3%, Education 9.6%, Simulation 8.7%
Explore Earth in stunning detail! Fly through realistic atmosphere, discover landmarks with AI guide, and experience our planet like never before.
Why similar: Space Sim 26.5% ★, Flight 24.7%, Space 11.2%, Education 9.1%, Exploration 7.9%
Explore a precisely recreated lunar surface built from real data and a JAXA-backed simulation.
Why similar: Space Sim 51.2% ★, Simulation 16.6%, Space 14.5%, Exploration 8.7%, Open World 7.8%