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  1. #1 Interstellar Rift
    97% matchMixed68% of 1,655 reviews2020
    Dev: Split PolygonPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 33.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Interstellar Rift is an open world starship simulator with an emphasis on ship construction and multi-player interaction. Survive in a hostile galaxy with your own custom designed and constructed starship. Invite other players to join your crew or fight them across the galaxy!

    Why similar: Space Sim 21.2%, Mining 19.1%, Sandbox 10.2%, Space 9.6%, Open World 8.9%

  2. #2 Astrox Imperium
    96% matchVery Positive85% of 1,210 reviews2019
    Dev: Jace Masula
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Astrox Imperium is a relaxing space game where you fly around a generated universe. Mining, Fighting, Building, Exploring, and Surviving. What makes this game unique? You have complete control of how it plays. A robust sandbox and lots of MOD tools. Make it your game, and play it your own way.

    Why similar: Space Sim 27.1%, Space 25.6%, Mining 20.7%, Sandbox 13.9%, Open World 10.2%

  3. #3 Celestium
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: alex197
    Windows · Linux

    An open world survival game set in space.

    Why similar: Space Sim 20.8%, Mining 18.9%, Space 13.6%, Sandbox 12.1%, Open World 10.3%

  4. #4 Astrox: Hostile Space Excavation
    95% matchVery Positive84% of 454 reviews2015
    Dev: Jace Masula
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Exiled to a deep space mining sector, you are left with a crappy ship, a laser, and a small mining beam. It is up to you to survive by working your way through the galaxy. Mine asteroids, refine and trade the ore, buy upgrades for your ship, hunt pirates... you get it.

    Why similar: Mining 23.2%, Space 21.5%, Space Sim 20.9%, Sandbox 13.9%, Open World 9.9%

  5. #5 Deep Claims
    94% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Promination Studios
    Windows

    Deep Claims is a space exploration game where you upgrade your ship and equipment in order to mine increasingly valuable and hazardous asteroids. Can you make it to the core?

    Why similar: Space Sim 23.1%, Sandbox 17.2%, Space 15.5%, Exploration 10.6%, Open World 8.7%

  6. #6 Worlds Of The Future
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Moonmen Games
    Windows

    Worlds Of The Future is a sci-fi open world, action/adventure game. Explore a fully seamless solar system full of adventures, mysteries and colorful characters. Build your space delivery company, climb the company rankings and become a legend among the worlds!

    Why similar: Space Sim 30.3%, Sandbox 16.3%, Space 12.6%, Open World 8.8%, Exploration 7.9%

  7. #7 Rodina
    93% matchVery Positive93% of 1,329 reviews2014
    Dev: Elliptic Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    A single-developer passion project. A seamless full scale solar system. Thrilling action. Be part of an incredible journey as a Universe is built from the ground up!

    Why similar: Space 29%, Space Sim 18.1%, Open World 17.3%, Sandbox 15.6%, Exploration 11.9%

  8. #8 Huntian: StarTrace
    92% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: INSIGNE
    Windows

    Welcome to this innovative sci-fi open-world! As the last survivor of humanity, build a home on a wild alien planet. Reignite civilization—from primal survival to advanced energy systems. Use the Planetary Control Module to reshape the world, uncover human secrets, and journey back to Earth.

    Why similar: Space Sim 24%, Sandbox 20.2%, Space 18%, Open World 13.1%, Exploration 7.6%

  9. #9 Among The Stars
    91% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Hidden Universe Games
    Windows

    You find yourself in a distant galaxy full of merchants, diplomats, bandits and powerful factions. Explore unknown galaxies, trade, fight pirates or become one. Uncover mysteries and shape the universe!

    Why similar: Space Sim 41.3%, Sandbox 21.1%, Exploration 12.2%, Open World 8.8%, Space 8.1%

  10. #10 Tiny Pixel Planets
    91% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2024
    Dev: SP Possibilities
    Windows

    Explore the pixel cosmos, jumping from star system to star system. Land on fully procedural planets, and make them your home.

    Why similar: Space Sim 24.9%, Sandbox 17%, Space 16.1%, Exploration 9.1%, Open World 8.8%

  11. #11 Weird Wormholes
    89% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2024
    Dev: KelpMine
    Windows · Linux

    Weird Wormholes is a casual game about traveling through wormholes to try and get back home. Use your ship to mine planets for resources and process these resources into components to enable your travels.

    Why similar: Space Sim 34%, Sandbox 19.3%, Mining 18.1%, Exploration 8.6%, Space 6.9%

  12. #12 Drifter
    90% matchMixed54% of 208 reviews2014
    Dev: Celsius Game Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Drifter is an open-world sandbox space trading game with a procedurally-generated galaxy 100,000 light years across made up of tens of thousands of star systems to explore and features an original soundtrack by composer Danny Baranowsky.

    Why similar: Space 23.8%, Space Sim 21.7%, Sandbox 19.9%, Mining 13.7%, Open World 12.5%

  13. #13 Drill Space
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Futurist3
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Drill Space is a rogue-lite survival mining game where gravity shapes your journey. Explore a vibrant, randomly generated solar system, mine for resources, upgrade your ship, and defend against alien invasions. How long can you survive as you conquer the vastness of space?

    Why similar: Mining 19.5%, Space Sim 17.8%, Sandbox 15.3%, Open World 9.8%, Space 9.1%

  14. #14 Star Boss
    88% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
    Dev: BeautifulWorld
    Windows

    Make robots and spaceships,explore the space,fight with aliens.

    Why similar: Space Sim 27%, Mining 17.7%, Aliens 13%, Space 12.1%, Robots 10.4%

  15. #15 3030 Deathwar Redux - A Space Odyssey
    87% matchVery Positive94% of 1,148 reviews2017
    Dev: Bird in SkyPub: Crunchy Leaf Games
    Windows
    Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    3030 Deathwar is a unique mix of Adventure and Space Sim. Explore star systems, mine and hunt pirates in top-down mode. Leave your ship and switch into classic Adventuring mode, where you explore derelicts, talk to shady characters or head over to the space bar for a drink.

    Why similar: Space 25.7%, Space Sim 22.9%, Open World 14.2%, Sandbox 12.7%, Adventure 8.5%

  16. #16 No End
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Thomas Martin
    Windows

    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 34.1%, Sandbox 16.7%, Open World 14.5%, Space 13.8%, Exploration 8.8%

  17. #17 Collapsed Horizon
    85% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Sheyper
    Windows

    Travel between galaxies, dig planets, collect ores, sell them, upgrade your equipment, and earn your ticket back to Earth.

    Why similar: Mining 35.8%, Sandbox 16.1%, Space 15.8%, Open World 13.8%, Exploration 9.5%

  18. #18 Fairspace
    86% matchMixed68% of 38 reviews2015
    Dev: Sub Orbital Software
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Fairspace is an amateur developed open-ended space exploration, trading and combat game. A full and rich persistent universe awaits your discovery.

    Why similar: Space Sim 28.6%, Mining 24.5%, Space 14%, Aliens 10.1%, Open World 9.7%

  19. #19 Spaceflight Simulator
    84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,486 reviews2022
    Dev: Team Curiosity ✦
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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 34.6%, Sandbox 19.4%, Space 19%, Exploration 8%, Open World 5.3%

  20. #20 Veridian Expanse
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Howling Moon Software
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Explore the depths as you drill, craft, and fight to escape from a mysterious asteroid deep in the Veridian Expanse!

    Why similar: Space Sim 31.2%, Mining 24%, Space 11.8%, Exploration 8.2%, Crafting 5.6%

  21. #21 Jitter
    82% matchVery Positive86% of 153 reviews2025
    Dev: Berko Games
    Windows

    A sci-fi exploration & survival game where you take on the role of a spaceship’s AI. Explore, fight, and survive across a mining colony in the Main Asteroid Belt. Rebuild your ship. Rescue your crew. Reveal the truth behind your mission.

    Why similar: Space Sim 29.5%, Space 17.5%, Sandbox 15.2%, Open World 13.3%, Exploration 8.1%

  22. #22 WormWorld
    83% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Kyjmo
    Windows

    A creative sandbox adventure with a focus on exploration, discovery and survival. Shape your worlds, build, mine, and farm. Expand your reach and travel to other worlds using your ship, and worm holes!

    Why similar: Space Sim 23.1%, Sandbox 16.2%, Space 13.8%, Open World 9.3%, Exploration 8.6%

  23. #23 Scraponauts
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: AriaMakesGames
    Windows

    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 33%, Space 17.2%, Sandbox 16.7%, Building 8%, Open World 6.4%

  24. #24 Asteroid Mining Empire
    81% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Nightingale Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Asteroid Mining Empire is a sci-fi mining progression game where you harvest asteroid fields, earn credits, unlock upgrades, expand your ship and drone systems, and push toward powerful long-term rebirth progression as your small operation grows into a space industry.

    Why similar: Space Sim 45.1%, Mining 18.8%, Space 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Casual 6.6%

  25. #25 Minicology
    80% matchMixed68% of 72 reviews2024
    Dev: Isaac DennerPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    You have crash-landed into a mini-verse of tiny planets. Welcome to Minicology! Embark on an interstellar survival sandbox journey. Use your crafting, combat, and automation skills to survive the many challenges this mini-verse throws at you.

    Why similar: Space Sim 29.7%, Aliens 13.2%, Sandbox 11.8%, Open World 9.1%, Platformer 7.1%

  26. #26 Starcom: Unknown Space
    78% matchVery Positive93% of 4,082 reviews2024
    Dev: Wx3 Labs, LLC
    Windows
    Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Starcom: Unknown Space is an action RPG of space exploration and adventure. Build your own starship while discovering an epic story in a universe of strange mysteries, alien factions and uncharted worlds.

    Why similar: Space Sim 29.4%, Space 24.4%, Open World 14.5%, Aliens 10.3%, Exploration 9.5%

  27. #27 Wayward Terran Frontier: Zero Falls
    81% matchMixed68% of 536 reviews2016
    Dev: Reason Generator Inc.
    Windows

    2d space combat like no other. From the perspective of a single crew member, explore the fully destructible interior of any ship in a massive living world. Engage in space combat with no hitpoints where you know your enemy is dead when you see them fall out of their ship into the cold dark of space.

    Why similar: Space Sim 32.2%, Sandbox 16.7%, Space 15.7%, Open World 14.5%, Exploration 5.4%

  28. #28 Bouncekraft
    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Jordan Davis Graphics Adapter
    Windows · Mac

    A physics-driven automation game where your workers bounce between buildings like pinballs. Design bounce paths, build production chains, and survive asteroid waves.

    Why similar: Mining 35.9%, Space Sim 24.1%, Sandbox 15.3%, Space 8.1%, Exploration 5.7%

  29. #29 Oddment
    79% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2024
    Dev: anchikai
    Windows

    Oddment is a roguelite focused on mining and exploration, set on a moon orbiting a distant earth-like planet nestled within a dangerous corner of space.

    Why similar: Sandbox 22.2%, Platformer 18.9%, Robots 13.1%, Adventure 11.1%, Space 10.1%

  30. #30 Star Valor
    77% matchVery Positive89% of 3,325 reviews2022
    Dev: Rafael Burgos
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 28.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Choose your own destiny as you explore an open-world procedurally generated galaxy where anything is possible. Become a miner, a trader, a bounty hunter, a pirate, or perhaps a jack of all trades. Start off small and build your way to the top but remember with every action, comes consequences.

    Why similar: Mining 28.3%, Space 21.5%, Sandbox 17.1%, Open World 12.1%, Aliens 8.6%

  31. #31 Asteroid Rodeo
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Buried Signal Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Tame spinning asteroids with harpoons and thrusters. Mine them for profit. Upgrade your ship. A physics sandbox where every rock fights back.

    Why similar: Mining 27.9%, Space Sim 24.7%, Sandbox 14.3%, Space 10.8%, Open World 10.1%

  32. #32 Corner World
    77% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
    Dev: Lactose Free
    Windows

    Game where you can build, break or craft things.

    Why similar: Mining 33%, Sandbox 27.4%, Building 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Casual 7.5%

  33. #33 Only Up Spaceman
    76% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2024
    Dev: Limey Studio
    Windows

    Conquer the heights of space by navigating treacherous landscapes. Battle gravity and test your skill to reach the top. Get ready for the climb of your life.

    Why similar: Space Sim 35.7%, Space 20.9%, Platformer 14.2%, Open World 13.2%, Exploration 7.5%

  34. #34 AraCore Astromining Ventures
    75% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: El Crabo Grande Games
    Windows · Linux

    Take to the asteroid belt and fly as a rookie mining ship pilot, exploring space and mining asteroids, earning money to save your community on Mars in this story-driven space action game. Your choices and actions will shape the unfolding story, changing the fate of all those you meet.

    Why similar: Mining 31.3%, Space Sim 22.7%, Space 18.5%, Exploration 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%

  35. #35 Elon
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MonoBehavior Games
    Windows

    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 33.7%, Sandbox 18.3%, Space 10.9%, Exploration 8.9%, Building 7.1%

  36. #36 Rebots
    74% matchMostly Positive78% of 54 reviews2024
    Dev: FlatPoniesPub: Astra Logical
    Windows

    Rebots is a first-person automation game with an expansive universe to explore. Using intelligent(ish) rebots, you can gather resources, terraform planets, and scan all of the things. Traverse the galaxy in the name of space capitalism!

    Why similar: Space Sim 23.9%, Space 14.7%, Robots 13.7%, Aliens 13.5%, Sandbox 13.4%

  37. #37 StarMade
    76% matchMixed68% of 2,981 reviews2014
    Dev: Schine GmbH
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    The ultimate space sandbox. Participate in epic fleet battles, form alliances, strive to dominate entire galaxies and harness the universe’s resources for your industrious empire or the destruction of others. Customise your experience, the universe is yours!

    Why similar: Space 27.9%, Sandbox 23%, Open World 15.3%, Space Sim 13.3%, Building 8.2%

  38. #38 The Last Starship
    72% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,419 reviews2026
    Dev: Introversion Software
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    The Last Starship is a 2D space construction game where you design and upgrade your starship. Choose your path: pirate hunter, miner, engineer, spacebus driver, and more, whilst exploring vibrant star systems. Enjoy a growing sandbox world, with regular free updates. Your cosmic adventure awaits!

    Why similar: Mining 27.4%, Space Sim 26%, Space 15%, Sandbox 14.3%, Building 6.9%

  39. #39 Cosmorists
    74% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
    Dev: Stellar Roots
    Windows

    You find yourself completely alone on a different yet very familiar looking planet. Explore the planet, craft tools, fight enemies, and build bases! Do science to learn new technologies that will allow interplanetary travel and better tools at your disposal!

    Why similar: Mining 21.3%, Sandbox 16.7%, Open World 14.7%, Space 9.1%, Exploration 8.1%

  40. #40 Planet Centauri
    73% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,359 reviews2024
    Dev: Permadeath
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Dive into an epic adventure alone or with friends! Explore hidden dungeons, capture and tame fearsome monsters, build and defend your village. Craft powerful weapons, master magical spells, and transform an planet into the cradle of a new civilization!

    Why similar: Mining 28.6%, Sandbox 16.3%, Open World 12.1%, Platformer 8.7%, Exploration 8.3%

  41. #41 ASTRALODE
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Drixxel Soft
    Windows

    Take to the stars and harvest precious ore from wild asteroids! ASTRALODE is asteroid mining puzzle action with an interstellar support crew of colorful misfits.

    Why similar: Mining 31.2%, Space Sim 28%, Space 17.1%, Arcade 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%

  42. #42 Triton Survival
    71% matchMixed70% of 33 reviews2025
    Dev: Family Devs
    Windows

    Triton Survival is an open world survival game about exploration, construction, engineering, and fighting on planets. Embark on this interstellar adventure and conquer the galaxy. Are you ready?

    Why similar: Space Sim 27.1%, Sandbox 16.8%, Space 16.7%, Open World 10.4%, Exploration 8.8%

  43. #43 ASTRALODE Freeminers
    73% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2020
    Dev: Drixxel Soft
    Windows

    Take to the stars and harvest precious ore from wild asteroids! ASTRALODE Freeminers is asteroid mining puzzle action with an interstellar support crew of colorful misfits.

    Why similar: Mining 31.3%, Space Sim 26.7%, Space 17.2%, Arcade 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%

  44. #44 Astro Traveler
    72% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2023
    Dev: Quatro Designs
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A retro style space sim where you mine, trade, bounty hunt, pillage, and explore. In this game you choose you own path as you navigate the galaxy while balancing faction alligence and legality of your actions.

    Why similar: Space Sim 31.8%, Sandbox 18.1%, Space 13.4%, Open World 9.5%, Aliens 7.1%

  45. #45 Elite Dangerous
    71% matchMostly Positive77% of 105,113 reviews2015
    Dev: Frontier Developments
    Windows
    Median: 18.4 hrsMean: 146.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Take control of your own starship and blaze your trail in an ever-changing galaxy. Master the arts of combat, mining and trade or venture out into the unknown across a 1:1 scale universe.

    Why similar: Space Sim 42.7%, Space 23%, Open World 15.7%, Exploration 8.2%, Sandbox 8%

  46. #46 Space Engineers 2
    69% matchMostly Positive76% of 4,293 reviews2025
    Dev: Keen Software House
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    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: Mining 22.9%, Space Sim 19%, Sandbox 14.9%, Space 14.7%, Open World 10.5%

  47. #47 Gears of Eden
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Cubit Games
    Windows

    Gears of Eden is an indie space game set in the distant future featuring a story-driven adventure that includes open-world exploration, crafting and missions. Take control of a sentient machine and search for answers to your origin as you mine, craft, and explore!

    Why similar: Space Sim 23%, Space 17.2%, Robots 16.4%, Adventure 10.8%, Open World 10%

  48. #48 Rockhopper
    70% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2024
    Dev: Limited Bits
    Windows

    Become a space mining astronaut in this chill rogue-lite mining game. Explore, mine and complete objectives while unlocking and upgrading your equipment along the way.

    Why similar: Mining 32%, Space Sim 24.5%, Space 17.6%, Exploration 7.7%, Crafting 6.4%

  49. #49 Landinar: Into the Void
    71% matchMixed57% of 243 reviews2019
    Dev: Convoy Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Landinar: Into the Void is a top-down space-adventure-RPG. You are recruited as a rookie bounty hunter in the oppressive Landinar Empire. On your journey through the quadrant you will meet diverse characters, build your own spaceship and choose your battles.

    Why similar: Space Sim 32.8%, Space 25%, Sandbox 12.2%, Open World 11.9%, Building 9.2%

  50. #50 WarpedSpace
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: WarpedSpaceGame
    Windows

    WarpedSpace is a sci-fi survival adventure game set in deep space. A massive, open environment full of wonder and peril awaits you!

    Why similar: Space Sim 27.7%, Space 14.4%, Sandbox 12.7%, Open World 12.6%, Arcade 10.2%

  51. #51 Battlecruiser Generations
    70% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2021
    Dev: 3000AD
    Windows

    In celebration of the 25 yr anniversary of the first release, this compendium contains all 4 games in the Battlecruiser 3000AD series which was first released in 1996.

    Why similar: Space Sim 34.8%, Space 16.8%, Sandbox 15.1%, Aliens 12.4%, Exploration 9.2%

  52. #52 Project Coreward
    69% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
    Dev: ExoElement Games
    Windows

    Embark on an open world journey across the stars while encountering foes, friends and forgotten stories. Build your ship. Recruit and train your crew. Most of all, explore and confront the unknown to reveal the true, vast nature of choice and consequence.

    Why similar: Space Sim 31.2%, Sandbox 16.9%, Aliens 15.8%, Space 10.7%, Exploration 8.3%

  53. #53 99 Pixel Cats
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 2Lion
    Windows

    A cargo full of 99 Pixel cats crashed on Venus. Abort your asteroids mining mission. Your priority is now to rescue the cats by digging your way down into the puzzling underground caves of an old hazardous industrial planet.

    Why similar: Mining 27.6%, Aliens 13.3%, Space 13.2%, Arcade 12.1%, Platformer 11.5%

  54. #54 MineEngineer
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MoonBuninni
    Windows · Mac

    Mine. Build. Survive. Engineer your way through the cosmos in this 2D space engineering sandbox!

    Why similar: Space 25.7%, Sandbox 21.7%, Space Sim 19.2%, Building 10.3%, Open World 7%

  55. #55 Star Ores Inc.
    66% matchVery Positive83% of 293 reviews2025
    Dev: BlackBeak GamesPub: Three River Games (3RG)
    Windows

    Take over an abandoned space station and manage your own ore mine. Cut through the asteroid with your laser, sell ore, and create an automated network of robot helpers to maximize your profit.

    Why similar: Mining 32.2%, Sandbox 18.4%, Space 17.4%, Exploration 9.1%, Crafting 7.8%

  56. #56 REAL MOON
    66% matchMixed68% of 112 reviews2025
    Dev: historia Inc.
    Windows

    Explore a precisely recreated lunar surface built from real data and a JAXA-backed simulation.

    Why similar: Space Sim 47%, Space 22%, Open World 14.1%, Exploration 12.2%, Adventure 4.7%

  57. #57 Space
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Digital Traveller
    Windows

    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 35.7%, Space 18.5%, Sandbox 15.4%, Open World 13.3%, Exploration 8.3%

  58. #58 Astro Miner
    66% matchMostly Positive76% of 45 reviews2024
    Dev: CrazyLabsPub: QubicGames
    Windows

    Embark on a Colorful Journey Through the Galaxy! Explore new planets and mine various minerals using your vacuum gun!

    Why similar: Mining 44.8%, Space 21.6%, Aliens 11.6%, Exploration 9%, Adventure 7.1%

  59. #59 Rebel Galaxy
    67% matchVery Positive85% of 8,230 reviews2015
    Dev: Double Damage Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    Rebel Galaxy is a swashbuckling space adventure, with action-packed combat, exploration, discovery, trade, and “negotiation” with the outlandish denizens at the edge of the known universe.

    Why similar: Space 38.1%, Space Sim 26.1%, Open World 16.9%, Sandbox 8.2%, Adventure 4.4%

  60. #60 Endless Sky
    66% matchVery Positive92% of 6,938 reviews2015
    Dev: Michael Zahniser
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    Endless Sky is a 2D space trading and combat game inspired by the classic Escape Velocity series. Work your way up from a relatively wimpy shuttle, cargo ship, or fighter, to a highly upgraded and customized flagship or to a massive fleet of warships or freighters.

    Why similar: Space 40.2%, Space Sim 20.8%, Open World 17.1%, Sandbox 8.2%, Exploration 5.6%

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