Games Like Science Simulator

A first person exploration of a cancer cell deep in the human body, featuring a highly detailed simulation of cellular anatomy and processes based on the latest scientific research!

Why similar: Education 27.3%, Science 27% ★, Simulation 12.7%, Casual 7.8%, Exploration 7.3%

A hands-on educational experience that guides you through the process of printing on a 19th-century printing press.

Why similar: VR 26.5%, Education 25.7%, Historical 22.9%, Simulation 13%, Casual 5.8%

Mars training camp realistic VR simulation based on current Mars mission plans. Includes SpaceX Starship, rover, astronauts, robot dog medic, food gardens, and events of fire, rescue teammates, build launch pad, fix equipment and collect rock samples to find evidence of Mars life.

Why similar: Mars 50.8% ★, VR 18.7%, Education 15%, Simulation 9.8%, Exploration 4.5%

This is a fully immersive and interactive VR Experience set in a Victorian style Cabinet of Curiosities room, full of hundreds of highly detailed 3D scanned objects from the natural world, that can be picked up, examined, and explored like a museum without restrictions.

Why similar: Education 23.8%, VR 19.8%, Science 18.6% ★, Historical 12.1%, Exploration 7.9%

TimeLab is a VR platform for virtual time travel. Experience well-researched historical events and visit historical locations. Currently, you can relive the Apollo 11 moon landing and journey to Ludwig II’s dream castle Falkenstein, with more DLCs to come.

Why similar: Education 27%, VR 21.6%, Historical 19.9%, Walking Simulator 11.6%, Simulation 7.4%

Looking Inside Cells is a set of interactive Virtual Reality simulations for learning about cellular biology. Users can build cells by arranging their organelles, as well as transform them into specialized cells, such as red blood cells and e. coli bacteria.

Why similar: Education 29.2%, Science 25.7% ★, VR 25.5%, Simulation 12.4%, First-Person 6.2%

Overview is a mind-changing experience about our position in the Universe. With a narrative and an interactive mode, it features realistic imagery and accurate data to leave you in awe and wonder at the vastness of the Cosmos.

Why similar: Mars 33% ★, Education 19.7%, Science 19.1% ★, VR 11.9%, Exploration 6%

"Journey to the Moon" is an interactive game that combines lunar exploration with art, culture and science popularization. The core of its development is "space life is coming eventually".

Why similar: Science 27.1% ★, VR 18.9%, Education 16.3%, Third Person 12%, First-Person 7%

Great Paintings from the Great Museums of the World in Virtual Reality. More than 1000 famous paintings to admire and enjoy.

Why similar: Education 31.6%, VR 30.3%, Historical 20.1%, Exploration 8.6%, Casual 8.3%

Ludwig II: Virtual Neuschwanstein is a digital 3D experience centered on King Ludwig II of Bavaria and his famous castle, offering fascinating historical background. Explore exterior grounds and selected, partly unrealized interior spaces on desktop or optionally in Virtual Reality.

Why similar: Education 33.4%, Historical 22.3%, VR 20.9%, Simulation 9.9%, Exploration 5.1%

Discover in Lozère, Javols, the capital of ancient Gévaudan completely reconstituted in Virtual reality

Why similar: Education 27.2%, VR 27.1%, Historical 23.5%, Simulation 8.7%, Exploration 8%

Take a trip into orbit and experience life on board the International Space Station! In this Emmy-nominated simulation, learn how to move and work in zero-gravity using your controllers. Dock a space capsule, take a spacewalk, and let real NASA astronauts guide you on the ISS!

Why similar: Education 40%, VR 25.4%, Simulation 20.8%, Exploration 11.9%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Nautikins rule a vibrant ocean world! Build boats, planes, helicopters, and more to explore islands filled with wonder and peril. Unleash endless creativity with Sandbox mode or tackle challenges in Campaign. Embark with singleplayer or online multiplayer.

Why similar: Education 16.8%, Driving 15.8%, Racing 13.7%, Third Person 9.5%, Sandbox 9.1%

A biology puzzle with real microscopy data

Why similar: Science 39% ★, Education 31.4%, VR 22.6%, Casual 5.8%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Plague of Athens tells the story of Nikos of Athens, a physician during history’s first recorded pandemic, 429 BCE, who struggles to treat the multitude who fall ill during this world-upending ordeal.

Why similar: Education 57.3%, VR 16.3%, Historical 14.9%, Exploration 6.4%, Adventure 3.8%

A family friendly casual game that teaches children about celestial bodies. Learn about the Sun, Earth, Jupiter, and the other celestial bodies that make up our Solar System. You or your child will also be able to create your own Solar System in a sleek and in-depth fashion!

Why similar: Education 27.2%, Science 26.4% ★, Mars 21.3% ★, Exploration 6.7%, Atmospheric 6.2%

Oyster VR is a first-person and virtual reality exploration based learning game about oyster reef restoration at the bottom of the Hudson River in New York and New Jersey.

Why similar: Education 29%, Science 17.9% ★, VR 15.7%, Simulation 13.1%, Exploration 8.5%

Find yourself in the center of a decisive battle for Russian lands. You are a 16th century Sagittarius. Repel the Crimean army, show valor and ingenuity in battle. Whether the enemy reaches Moscow or not depends on you!

Why similar: Education 28.7%, VR 23.7%, Historical 22.7%, Exploration 8.6%, First-Person 7%

3D role playing game set in Jerusalem 65AD at the height of Jerusalem's majesty.

Why similar: Education 36.8%, Historical 21.3%, Simulation 18.8%, First-Person 11%, Exploration 11%

Step into a fully interactive VR locker room and master proper personal protective equipment procedures. Grab, equip, and prepare a mannequin with safety gear in a short but sweet training experience.

Why similar: VR 31.9%, Education 31.2%, Simulation 15.6%, Casual 7%, Exploration 6.3%

Take On Mars places you right in the middle of mankind’s most exciting undertaking. Start out in the seat of a rover operator, finish as the first human to have ever set foot on the Red Planet.

Why similar: Mars 45% ★, Science 17.8% ★, Education 11.3%, Simulation 10.2%, Exploration 7.6%

Mars Odyssey is a single player VR simulator experience. Land on Earth’s sister planet. Walk the surface of Mars in your living room and interact with full-scale, realistic NASA Landers and Rovers. Learn about the Red Planet, its history, and its geography in this interactive experience. Play time: 20 min.

Why similar: Mars 57.1% ★, VR 25.5%, Simulation 17.4%

Unearthing Mars is a VR adventure game set on the mysterious Red Planet. Unearthing Mars provides hours of unique gameplay experiences, ranging from puzzle-solving to first-person shooting, the game will allow players to resolve challenges from a variety of game genres.

Why similar: Mars 55.7% ★, VR 21%, Simulation 17.5%, Adventure 5.9%

Learning The Maths is a social platform focused on the teaching and learning of mathematics. The multiplayer rooms are intended to encourage tutoring and mentoring in math and applied math. The included games and teaching modules are meant to take interested students beyond the basics.

Why similar: Education 35.1%, Science 23.2% ★, VR 21%, Exploration 10.3%, Casual 9.5%

Learn the art of beer brewing on a commercial scale in this first-person, virtual reality simulator, moving around the brewery you will be turning valves, adjusting temperatures, grabbing, weighing and using the correct ingredients and vessels at the right times using your virtual hands. Let's brew!

Why similar: Education 38.4%, VR 28.4%, Simulation 20%, First-Person 11.4%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Ontdek hoe het Romeinse aquaduct van Nijmegen en Berg en Dal eruit moet hebben gezien. Bezoek verschillende locaties langs het traject, van de bron tot de waterbak in het Romeinse legerkamp.

Why similar: Education 39.8%, Simulation 20.1%, Historical 14.7%, Exploration 11.5%, First-Person 10.5%

Fight against brain-rot in this story-driven educational physics puzzle game. You will need to learn and apply high school physics concepts to solve increasingly challenging problems and uncover a galaxy spanning plot. When you have finished, you will be able to take a college level physics course.

Why similar: Education 26.3%, Science 23.4% ★, Philosophical 20.6%, Walking Simulator 9%, Simulation 7.7%

Join Aggi and dive into a world that lies just out of sight. Customize your own cell and see it thrive in a vibrant ecosystem. Discover a wide variety of organisms like you've never seen before. And learn real science in a playful and relaxed environment.

Why similar: Science 39% ★, Education 31.9%, Simulation 10.8%, Sandbox 9.6%, Casual 7.7%

Bird Watch Central Park is an Ornithology Simulator where you traverse New York City’s central park in search of various bird species to fill your log. Take in the breathtaking scenery of Central Park and keep your eyes peeled for various bird species as you fully immerse yourself in Bird Watching.

Why similar: Education 23.7%, Simulation 18.6%, Walking Simulator 15.9%, Historical 14.7%, Exploration 10.8%

Planetary Settlers is a family friendly game with real benefits! Learn about the solar system as you play. Experience realistic gravity as you control Blue 42 on each planet, completing mini games, uncovering secrets, solving puzzles, and completing quizzes to enhance your abilities!

Why similar: Mars 34.7% ★, Education 25.5%, Science 25% ★, Exploration 7.8%, First-Person 3.8%

Nanoscape VR takes users on a journey to the microscopic world. Explore the surface and interior of a cancer cell, exploring and learning about cellular anatomy and processes.

Why similar: Education 42.7%, VR 38.6%, Simulation 11.2%, Casual 5.3%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Use your SteamVR system to visit the 1851 Great Exhibition in London's Hyde Park

Why similar: VR 36%, Historical 25.7%, Simulation 18.3%, Exploration 10%, First-Person 8.8%

The audioguide to the exhibition of Polish design is AI. However, being a non-material entity, she does not understand the field she is supposed to be guiding. Go on a surreal journey through her peculiar mind, solve dozens of unique puzzles and let her find out what it's all about.

Why similar: Education 20.2%, VR 18.4%, Philosophical 14.4%, Transhumanism 13.6% ★, Historical 10.1%

Hamburg 1000 years ago: an immersive Virtual Reality Experience with a lot of interactive stations and a detailed reconstruction of a castle and the harbour in the year of 1024. Roam around freely or follow the guided tour in English language.

Why similar: Education 25.5%, VR 23.5%, Historical 22.5%, Exploration 9.4%, Atmospheric 7.2%

ToT: Experiment is a sci-fi short story game set on a remote ship wandering through space. Without any memories or recollection of his past our hero is tasked by the ship AI - AR.I.A. to perform daily tasks, that will help to maintain the ship.

Why similar: Mars 33.1% ★, Science 19.2% ★, Simulation 14.4%, Casual 8.9%, First-Person 8.7%

Virtual World Heritage: Fågelsjö is a VR rendition of the Fågelsjö farmsteads from the 1700s, located in the Hälsningland area of Sweden.

Why similar: Education 33.1%, Historical 13.7%, Walking Simulator 12.6%, VR 12%, Exploration 11.9%

An adventure game about a scientific journey inside the emotions chemistry of human brain. You'll take part in the process of one teenager named John becoming an adult, and help shape John's future self, by triggering emotions in key moments of his life. The destiny is in your hands! VR isn't required.

Why similar: Science 29.4% ★, Education 27.6%, VR 26%, Exploration 8.2%, Adventure 4.8%

Mars Training Camp is a simulation to build the human first base on Mars based on NASA and SpaceX science and plans. You must find ice and build critical facilities of green houses, O2 & H gas plant, launch pads and a habitat, and react just in time to emergencies of fire and low oxygen supply.

Why similar: Mars 44.9% ★, Education 28.4%, Simulation 13.8%, First-Person 5.2%, Exploration 5.1%

The Body VR: Journey Inside a Cell is an educational virtual reality experience that takes the user inside the human body.

Why similar: Education 36.2%, VR 33.7%, Simulation 19.5%, Casual 10.6%

Ready for work? Excavator Simulator VR gives a short immersive experience of how to operate a 90 tonne excavator from the comfort of your couch. Drive and dig anywhere or complete the tutorials. It is all up to you.

Why similar: VR 29.9%, Driving 25.2%, Simulation 14.4%, Education 11%, Sandbox 10.9%

Zombie Ants VR is a short educational experience that takes the player through the life cycle of Ophiocordyceps, a fungus that manipulates the behavior of insects in order to increase the spread of its spores. This "zombie fungus" was a large inspiration for the video game series Last of Us!

Why similar: Education 33%, Science 24.4% ★, Simulation 15.8%, VR 10.3%, Exploration 9.8%

Space Simulator and Music Machine!

Why similar: Science 27.7% ★, Mars 25% ★, Education 19.4%, Simulation 12.5%, Casual 7.9%

Just how big is big? Journey through this holographic Solar System, and then squint your eyes in the intense light of a few of the largest known stars. Enjoy various accidentally-educational activities along the way. Great care has been taken to ensure a comfortable VR experience. VR optional.

Why similar: Education 32.7%, VR 26%, Science 21.6% ★, Simulation 15%, Adventure 4.7%

Experience Antarctic science at first-hand! A unique way of understanding why scientific research is so important to understand the planet we live in.

Why similar: Education 22.6%, Science 22.3% ★, VR 21.8%, Simulation 17.6%, First-Person 11.1%

How does an atom look like compared to a planet? How big is the Milky Way compared to other galaxies? In this simple application you have the opportunity to see and compare the real sizes of various objects in our Universe, from atoms to galaxies.

Why similar: Education 32.1%, Simulation 18.1%, Sandbox 14.1%, VR 12.9%, Exploration 10.9%

Learn about REAL mushrooms and how to identify them, in this cozy mushroom picking Sim! Also manage your shop and sell them to the local folk.

Why similar: Education 38.2%, Simulation 18.5%, Walking Simulator 14.8%, Exploration 11.5%, First-Person 8.2%

Mars Bot Battle is a simulation of American and China robots sent to Mars to prepare for future human colonists. It is based on the technologies proposed for a Mars base.

Why similar: Mars 53.3% ★, Education 25.6%, Simulation 10.7%, Exploration 5.5%, Third Person 4.2%

** 10 Chemistry and 1 Physics VR Modules – Available for $7.99 Each! ** Learn STEM through gamified experiences in VR! Co-created with award-winning science teachers, tested with students in classroom and at home.

Why similar: Science 25% ★, Education 24.7%, VR 22.2%, Sandbox 9.7%, Simulation 9.6%

Come and visit the Roman Colosseum! This guided tour will take you through its rise and downfall, bring you face to face with gladiators, and allow you to experience the glory of roman architecture like never before. Welcome!

Why similar: Education 33.4%, VR 30%, Historical 11.7%, Exploration 10%, Casual 7.6%

AstoriaVR takes you back into the Astoria night club in 1986, one of the few legendary places in Leipzig in the former GDR. Audio recordings of former employees, interactive objects and private conversations create a fully immersive experience of times long past.

Why similar: Education 33.4%, VR 32.6%, Historical 27.4%, Casual 4.7%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Stranger than Fiction is a first-person puzzle adventure game where you uncover the mysterious inner workings of cosmos during the Scientific Revolution. Explore Tycho Brahe's island, find clues, and figure out which interpretations are true and which need to be let go.

Why similar: Science 24.6% ★, Education 21.7%, Philosophical 14.9%, Exploration 11.2%, Historical 10.4%

Explore the top thousand artworks from human history in Mocove Arts virtual museum.

Why similar: Education 32.9%, VR 31.8%, Simulation 19%, Exploration 10.6%, Casual 5.6%

Feeling stir crazy in our current pandemic-riddled reality? VR Nara Park can provide a quick escape and offer you a ticket to a virtual park inspired by Japan’s famous Nara Deer Park. Take a breather, sit back and enjoy this leisurely ride.

Why similar: Education 26.7%, VR 15%, Walking Simulator 11.6%, Sandbox 10.1%, Historical 10%

Rocket Explorer is a rocket viewing experience, where you can view the rockets of the world with your own eyes. Also in Virtual Reality! Launch rockets, compare them side by side, and take them apart.

Why similar: Mars 39.7% ★, Education 16.9%, VR 16.1%, Exploration 7.4%, Simulation 6.5%

Visit the French National Assembly from home, using your computer, your Steam Deck, or your virtual reality headset.

Why similar: Education 36.1%, VR 24.3%, Historical 20.1%, Walking Simulator 9.9%, Exploration 5.9%

Chimp Memory is a logical puzzle game and memory challenge. Take on the same tests faced by lab monkeys and prove your memory skills are sharper than theirs. Can you outperform the primates? Test yourself and find out!

Why similar: Education 41%, Science 37.8% ★, Simulation 12.1%, Casual 7.8%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Lead a major space agency as you guide humanity to Mars in this strategy simulation game. Construct a base, design and build rockets, conduct missions throughout the Solar System, and write your own history of Space exploration. Created with support from the European Space Agency.

Why similar: Mars 35.7% ★, Science 19.8% ★, Education 19.7%, Historical 13.5%, Exploration 5.4%

Eine historische Reise durch die Zeit, von der Blühtezeit der Kapelle bis zum Ende als Ruine.

Why similar: Education 35.8%, VR 17.7%, Simulation 17.1%, Historical 13.3%, Exploration 9.7%