Games Like Astral Shipwright

A casual space simulation game where you perform orbital manoeuvres on satellites to change their orbit and complete missions.

Why similar: Space Sim 37.2%, Simulation 21.6%, Space 14.6%, Physics 12%, Sci-fi 8%

Mardori is a spaceshooter game with aspects of ARPG's. Upgrade your ship with various materials from missions, craft your equipment with damage or defense mods., create new weapons using blueprints, unlock new missions with Stargate.

Why similar: Space Sim 29.3%, Space 15.4%, Crafting 13.3%, Simulation 12.9%, Sci-fi 11.1%

Build spacecraft with a realistic part-based editor and fight multiplayer orbital wars using Keplerian, Newtonian, and patched-conics flight. Engage with lasers, railguns, missiles, and EW in fast, decisive battles shaped by strategy and logistics.

Why similar: Space Sim 37.2%, Simulation 13.9%, Space 12.6%, Sci-fi 9.3%, Physics 6.7%

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 31.6%, Space 17.2%, Simulation 14.1%, Physics 9.1%, Crafting 8.2%

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 32.3%, Space 13.2%, Flight 13.1%, Realistic 10.8%, Simulation 10.2%

Master physics in this hardcore orbital simulator where Einstein’s theories come to life. Plot trajectories and manipulate spacetime via general relativity, time dilation, and length contraction. Command your starship, outrun time, and explore a universe governed by real physics.

Why similar: Space Sim 39.9%, Simulation 21.1%, Flight 12.2%, Space 10.7%, Realistic 7.7%

Master a new way to fly and fight. Control every movement and engine burn. Simple controls, realistic flight: a game for space fans by a space fan.

Why similar: Space Sim 32.3%, Space 10.3%, Realistic 9.3%, Military 9.2%, Sci-fi 8.6%

Low Earth Orbit Adventures is a chill space sim set in the near future where the space around Earth has become a frontier of science, commerce and diplomacy. Retrieve the Hubble, rescue astronauts, assemble space stations and many other missions in this realistic but friendly adventure.

Why similar: Space Sim 40.5%, Realistic 11.8%, Physics 10.6%, Flight 9.7%, Space 8.9%

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 20.3%, Space 16.2%, Simulation 11.4%, Sci-fi 10.4%, Physics 9.2%

Caught in the middle of a violent conflict on the fringe of the galaxy — your ability to survive will depend on your piloting skills and combat savvy as a mercenary space fighter. But, as you explore the vastly detailed world of Tachyon: The Fringe, you will often find that the most powerful weapon on your ship is in your head.

Why similar: Space Sim 50.9%, Simulation 28.4%, Space 20.7%

Build, launch and manage realistic space missions across our solar system, placing satellites and telescopes in precise orbits. Explore planets, collect valuable scientific data and sell your findings to expand your rising aerospace empire.

Why similar: Space Sim 37.2%, Simulation 13.9%, Space 11.5%, Realistic 8.8%, Management 8.5%

Will you make the grade and save the planet? Become a cadet on your first day of training in this 3rd person space combat simulator.

Why similar: Space Sim 35.7%, Simulation 34%, Space 18.6%, Sci-fi 11.7%

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 46.1%, Simulation 24.9%, Space 16.5%, Realistic 12.1%, Singleplayer 0.5%

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 39.7%, Simulation 17.7%, Physics 13.5%, Space 12.1%, Flight 10.3%

Our goal is to depict the possibilities of space exploration & combat within a realistic environment- to emphasize the "science" in science-fiction. Key features to include: proper orbital mechanics for all objects in space, detailed ship system control, functionality, inter-dependency & damage reaction.

Why similar: Space Sim 58.7%, Simulation 26.1%, Space 15.3%

Starbase Gunship places you in the seat of a weapons officer on a state-of-the-art Gunship as you defend a remote outpost from an Alien invasion fleet. With access to laser cannons, missiles, miniguns and nuclear warheads, you are the last line of defense between humanity and the alien invaders.

Why similar: Space Sim 29%, Space 12.2%, Flight 9.4%, Sci-fi 9.2%, Simulation 9.1%

Take your place at the tactical station of a spaceship and face a brutal war in the near future for control of the outer planets in this realistic space warfare simulator. Choose your side and lead your ship into battle, maneuvering and fighting according to the laws of orbital mechanics.

Why similar: Space Sim 36%, Simulation 18.6%, Space 18.2%, Physics 10%, Military 9.1%

Take to the stars and explore the solar system. Master the orbital mechanics of N-body physics. Plot a careful course to complete your mission.

Why similar: Space Sim 44.4%, Simulation 23.7%, Space 17.7%, Physics 12.1%, 3D 1.6%

After a mysterious accident you are left are stranded, floating through space on a piece of a space station. Craft supplies and Hubs to expand what is now your home. But be warned space is a dangerous places where one mistake can mean certain death. Can you defy the odds and survive in space?

Why similar: Space Sim 34.2%, Simulation 12.2%, Realistic 9.7%, Space 9.3%, Crafting 9.1%

Spaceflight add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator X

Why similar: Space Sim 41.7%, Simulation 35.3%, Space 23%

A futuristic sci-fi persistent universe exploration game with one million stars and 18 million planets and moons. Fly your ship to any star and explore its solar system. Claiming stars, planets and moons will make them yours forever - other players will see your discoveries and you will see theirs.

Why similar: Space Sim 45.3%, Simulation 23.1%, Space 11.5%, Futuristic 8.9%, Sci-fi 8.6%

Realistic simulation of spaceflight in a full sized Solar System, with all the planets and their major moons. using real forces, distances, velocities and time. Chapter 1: The Apollo Days. Incredibly detailed Apollo Program missions starting with Apollo 8 lunar orbit missions.

Why similar: Space Sim 39.5%, Simulation 32.4%, Space 28.1%

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 44.8%, Simulation 23.7%, Realistic 11.9%, Space 10.9%, Physics 8.2%

Captain a space freighter on its perilous voyage to deliver vital supplies to the Parvin Frontier! Select your crew, then lead and command their efforts to manage the ship's navigation, engineering, weapons, and more on the fly as crises and obstacles arise in real time.

Why similar: Space Sim 43%, Space 18%, Simulation 15.7%, Management 9%, Sci-fi 8.6%

Leaving the formation is a story-driven sci-fi combat simulation based on honest Newtonian flight physics.

Why similar: Space Sim 42.9%, Space 17.8%, Simulation 16.6%, Flight 10.7%, Sci-fi 6.9%

Repair satellites in orbit. Reduce space debris. And enjoy the view. Void Tech is space repair simulation game, where every mission extends satellite life and restores critical infrastructure.

Why similar: Space Sim 34.3%, Space 21.9%, Sci-fi 14%, Simulation 13.1%, Physics 11.2%

In "Space Mechanics: Repair | Hiring | Craft" you are the owner of a space repair station in which you have to work. Repair spaceships, get money for it, hire them and create items for sale or for your own purposes.

Why similar: Space Sim 43.2%, Space 16.2%, Simulation 14.8%, Futuristic 11.8%, Crafting 6.5%

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.

Why similar: Space Sim 26.9%, Space 16.6%, Simulation 10.3%, Physics 9.2%, Realistic 8.7%

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 49.6%, Space 20.6%, Simulation 19.6%, Physics 8.4%, 3D 1.4%

In the midst of a seemingly hopeless war among the stars, take control of highly customizable spacefighters to experience classic space combat action throughout a story-driven campaign.

Why similar: Space Sim 51.3%, Space 21.5%, Sci-fi 13.7%, Simulation 12.7%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Orbital Salvager is a 2D space arcade simulation about mastering orbital mechanics to recover salvage ships from planetary orbit and deliver them to a salvage depot on time. Tether and tow salvage in various orbital patterns, manage fuel, and avoid obstacles in the daily and campaign modes.

Why similar: Space Sim 40.4%, Space 20.7%, Simulation 13.2%, Flight 12.3%, Physics 9.1%

"The Flagship" is a singleplayer third-person space warship roguelike game. From destroyers to battleships, choose your vessel and equip it to face node-based roguelike challenges, each adventure is a different experience. Your ship, equipment, skill level and roguelike ability build will be tested.

Why similar: Space Sim 36.9%, Space 16.7%, Sci-fi 11%, Simulation 10.2%, Flight 8.8%

Against the overwhelming might of the Empire stands a small but growing Rebel Alliance. Scattered resistance groups are uniting and what is needed most now are Starfighter pilots. Will you join their struggle to end this tyranny and become a hero of the Rebellion?

Why similar: Space Sim 51.9%, Space 21.8%, Simulation 15.7%, Flight 5.5%, Sci-fi 4.2%

You don't pilot the ship-you run it. Manage power, fuel, gravity, life support and other systems, repair failures and engineer your way through a hostile solar system.

Why similar: Space Sim 33.3%, Simulation 12.4%, Space 12.2%, Sci-fi 9.3%, Crafting 8.5%

Fly corvette-class warships. Engage in combat operations against fighters, frigates, cruisers, and more dangerous foes. Choose the ships, weapons, and improvement modules, your group will deploy with. Use tactical command decisions to overcome dangerous encounters with unrelenting enemies.

Why similar: Space Sim 29.1%, Space 12.1%, Sci-fi 10%, Flight 9.4%, Military 8.5%

A fantasy space agency management game! Manage your team, design your space ship and research new technology! Reach moons, planets and the void beyond. Can you reach the void? Can you bring Galduen to the void?

Why similar: Space Sim 40.1%, Space 20.7%, Management 11.5%, Simulation 10.7%, Sci-fi 10.2%

B.L.U.E. (Build, Launch, Upgrade, Evolve) is an multiplayer PVP space sandbox engineering simulator. As an BlueHeaven Aerospace Engineer, you design spaceships that follows real world physics, load it with maximum fire power, and test it against your best friends. Note: mind the heat!

Why similar: Space Sim 34.2%, Simulation 17.5%, Flight 10.6%, Realistic 7.1%, Crafting 7%

Perihelion lets you run your own rocket engine shop. Take over an abandoned desert airfield, design realistic, unique engines, then test them!

Why similar: Space Sim 38.9%, Simulation 20.5%, Space 10%, Realistic 8.9%, Crafting 6.3%

The Battle of Sol is an intense space action game where you participate in epic capital ship battles, thrilling dogfights, space station raids, and much more as you liberate humanity's solar system from enemies determined to bring us to its fiery end.

Why similar: Space Sim 36.4%, Simulation 28.8%, Space 22.9%, Sci-fi 11.9%

Transport cargo in this challenging flight through the void of space! Listen to your co-pilot's warnings; manage your fuel, grapple with gravity physics and meteors. Expand your fleet with brand new, massive ships using the money earned from deliveries!

Why similar: Space Sim 42.7%, Simulation 21.5%, Flight 11.9%, Space 9.8%, Sci-fi 8.2%

Rogue Stargun is an action-packed space combat sim where you pilot 5 unique starfighters with interactive VR cockpits in a story-driven single player campaign consisting of over 24 unique missions covering both land and space.

Why similar: Space Sim 41.2%, Simulation 17.9%, Space 13.1%, Sci-fi 10.8%, Futuristic 6.4%

A space adventure where you solve the mystery of your past, building a thriving civilization across a distant solar system. Fly your rocket as a commander, grow your colonies and build planet upgrades to conquer this unknown space.

Why similar: Space Sim 36.2%, Space 17.6%, Sci-fi 11.5%, Simulation 10.6%, Flight 8.3%

A 2D space agency simulator where every object follows the same orbital physics. Land on moons, build colonies, deploy satellites, and reshape entire planetary systems. Deorbit a moon if you want.

Why similar: Space Sim 27.1%, Simulation 20.9%, Space 20.1%, Flight 11.3%, Physics 11%

You've barely managed to escape your exploding spaceship. Now in an old escape pod, you hurtle through space at the mercy of the cosmos. With no knowledge of the pod’s complex systems, your life depends on a technical manual and your own wits. How long can you survive?

Why similar: Space Sim 27%, Space 19.2%, Simulation 13.7%, Realistic 10.8%, Sci-fi 10.8%

Command the CSV Leonidas in authentic capital ship warfare. Lead from the bridge or take direct control as war erupts in the Orion Spur. Your ship. Your crew. Your orders.

Why similar: Space Sim 28.2%, Space 17%, Military 13.8%, Sci-fi 12.6%, War 11.2%

In the distant future, the X universe faces a period of profound and irrevocable change. While the universe stumbles towards an uncertain future, countless adventures await as new enemies rise in search of power.

Why similar: Space 33.2%, Space Sim 27.8%, Simulation 22.7%, Sci-fi 15.1%, Management 0.6%

Humanity is gone, but the machines never stopped producing, and now there's cargo to move. As a robot space trucker, you’ll jump between systems, navigate astronomical planetary distances, upgrade your junk-hauler, and keep the galaxy's commerce alive. People may be gone but the job's never done!

Why similar: Space Sim 39.1%, Simulation 19.4%, Flight 12.1%, Space 9.2%, Realistic 7.7%

Space Travellers is a unique open-world sandbox space simulator set in the year 2343. Travel the galaxy, trade, explore unexplored worlds, fight, build bases and factories, forge alliances and experience new adventures!

Why similar: Space Sim 37.7%, Space 16.4%, Sci-fi 11.6%, Simulation 11.5%, Realistic 9.8%

X-Tension is the eagerly awaited expansion pack to X: Beyond the Frontier. The expansion is not limited by a linear plot line but makes use of new ways to expand your empire. You can now take part in missions that are offered to you throughout the game.

Why similar: Space Sim 37.8%, Simulation 24.8%, Space 23.6%, Sci-fi 13.2%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Navigate star systems using real orbital mechanics. Pilot a cockpit with controls inspired by the Apollo command module. Manage heat, energy, and trajectory.

Why similar: Space Sim 32.8%, Flight 12.5%, Space 12.3%, Physics 10.6%, Realistic 10%

Civilization was born from a chaotic star system and has been constantly tested in its development, from ancient civilizations to occupying the entire galaxy, which is long and dangerous.

Why similar: Space Sim 33.3%, Space 16.9%, Simulation 10.8%, War 10.6%, Sci-fi 9.6%

You're the only human in a huge, robotic space ship, flying at incredible speeds through deep space. Your mission: find and settle a new planet where humanity can thrive. Combat is inevitable, but you'll need more than flying skills to succeed.

Why similar: Space Sim 39.4%, Space 20%, Simulation 16.9%, Flight 16%, Sci-fi 7.4%

Fuel and fix ships as fast as you can in this Simulation Time Management game.

Why similar: Space Sim 38.3%, Simulation 22.1%, Space 19.5%, Physics 8.8%, Sci-fi 5.1%

Real-time planetary collision sandbox powered by SPH physics: smash planets together and watch the destruction and its aftermath!

Why similar: Space Sim 46.9%, Space 19.5%, Simulation 14%, Physics 11.4%, Sci-fi 3.4%

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 44%, Simulation 24.6%, Space 14.3%, Sci-fi 8.3%, Physics 6.2%

Blackout Protocol is a systems-driven sci-fi survival prototype where you must restore power, stabilise a damaged spacecraft, and bring critical ship systems back online before time runs out.

Why similar: Space Sim 25.7%, Space 23.1%, Simulation 16%, Management 13.8%, Sci-fi 9.6%

Realistic space flight simulator.

Why similar: Space Sim 32.5%, Space 16.6%, Simulation 12.7%, Flight 11.4%, Realistic 10.5%

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 43.8%, Space 19.1%, Sci-fi 12.6%, Simulation 11.8%, Flight 6.1%

Command a Nomad-class Frontier Runner and lead your crew on the edge of a fading galactic empire. Take on freelance contracts, explore unstable farlanes, upgrade your ship, and survive where civilization ends.

Why similar: Space Sim 36.5%, Simulation 19.7%, Realistic 10.5%, Space 9.3%, Flight 9.1%

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 47.2%, Simulation 24%, Physics 15.3%, Space 13.5%