- #1 REAL MOON
97% matchMixed68% of 115 reviews2025
Dev: historia Inc.
Windows
Explore a precisely recreated lunar surface built from real data and a JAXA-backed simulation.
Why similar: Space Sim 40.5%, Simulation 22.1%, Space 11.8%, Third Person 9.2%, Exploration 8%
- #2 Gravitation
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GoldenEggs Workshop
Windows
Gravitation is a sandbox simulation set in the vastness of the cosmos and built on the laws of real-world physics.
Why similar: Space Sim 33.8%, Simulation 20.7%, Strategy 19.5%, Casual 13.7%, Space 6.9%
- #3 Space Elevator Project
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: VanilliA Studio
Windows
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 38%, Simulation 23.7%, Strategy 21.4%, Space 9.1%, Exploration 7.2%
- #4 Orbit One
95% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Specific Impulse Interactive
Windows
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 42.3%, Simulation 25.2%, Strategy 19.2%, Space 12.5%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #5 Helium Rain
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 338 reviews2018
Dev: Deimos Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Trade your wares and eliminate the competition in a cutthroat world. Buy new ships and stations to mine and haul resources. Explore the vast emptiness of space.
Why similar: Space Sim 47.1%, Simulation 16.7%, Space 16%, Strategy 14.2%, Exploration 5.9%
- #6 宇宙探索
94% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: 清风
Windows
宇宙探索,在浩瀚的宇宙里,人类正在探索了解宇宙,以获得对宇宙的更多认知,促进人类的发展强大,抵御未知宇宙生物的侵略,然而,外星人得知这一消息 ......
Why similar: Simulation 29.5%, Strategy 28.2%, Casual 18.2%, Space Sim 18.2%, Space 5.8%
- #7 The Cosmogenesis Project: Corruption
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BitDriven
Windows
Pilot your ship across a procedurally generated star map as corruption spreads inward. Each sector holds a stabiliser; protect it from raiders and pump energy into its shields. Jump between nodes, prioritise threats, and manage energy. Hold the line until time runs out, or be consumed by corruption.
Why similar: Space Sim 42.7%, Strategy 21.5%, Space 17.2%, Simulation 9.3%, Third Person 8.5%
- #8 Space Zone
92% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Astroviz
Windows
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 44.8%, Simulation 27%, Space 11.9%, Exploration 8.5%, Open World 7%
- #9 Tachyon: The Fringe
91% matchVery Positive89% of 247 reviews2009
Dev: NovaLogic
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 36%
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 52%, Simulation 32.4%, Space 15.6%
- #10 Rogue System
91% matchMixed67% of 275 reviews2022
Dev: Digits Crossed Interactive, LLCPub: Image Space Incorporated
Windows
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 59.2%, Simulation 29.4%, Space 11.4%
- #11 Reach the Moon!
89% matchPositive100% of 26 reviews2023
Dev: Gamesforgames
Windows
Don't repeat this at home!
Why similar: Strategy 27.4%, Space Sim 24.8%, Simulation 22.6%, Casual 14.4%, Space 9.5%
- #12 Solar Lander
90% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: TChapman500
Windows · Linux
Fly an Apollo-style lander around various planets, landing to earn points and then redocking with the command module to advance to the next level.
Why similar: Simulation 34.9%, Space Sim 31.7%, Casual 21.1%, Space 11.1%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #13 FUTURETECH SPACE COMBAT ACADEMY
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: POLYFOUNTAIN MEDIA LLC
Windows
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: Simulation 39.3%, Space Sim 36.9%, Space 14.2%, Third Person 9.6%
- #14 FSX SpacePort
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TerraBuilder
Windows
Spaceflight add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator X
Why similar: Space Sim 42.5%, Simulation 40.1%, Space 17.4%
- #15 Astral Outpost
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Derek Lawrence
Windows · Mac · Linux
Build stations above picky planets, match modules to what the locals actually want, and grow a trade empire that earns while you're away. Court the factions or cross them on the road from your first rattling fusion can to a megastructure that tames a black hole.
Why similar: Space Sim 35.7%, Simulation 20.3%, Strategy 19.2%, Casual 13.3%, Exploration 6.8%
- #16 Interstellar Pilot 2
86% matchVery Positive90% of 160 reviews2023
Dev: Pixelfactor Ltd.
Windows
The hit mobile game Interstellar Pilot 2 has come to Steam. Join the TEF forces heading to the Gatopean sector to find a new home for mankind. Play how you like in this open world space-sim developed by Pixelfactor.
Why similar: Space Sim 38%, Simulation 23%, Strategy 21.4%, Space 10.2%, Open World 6.6%
- #17 X: Tension
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 143 reviews2010
Dev: Egosoft
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 16%
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 36.7%, Simulation 26.9%, Strategy 18.4%, Space 17%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #18 Liquid Space
85% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2019
Dev: VRX
Windows
Liquid Space lets you interact with ultra-realistic liquids in zero gravity on the international space station.
Why similar: Simulation 35.2%, Space Sim 31.1%, Casual 20.6%, Space 13.1%
- #19 Super Starship
82% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: Les Bird
Windows · Mac
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 47.8%, Simulation 27.2%, Exploration 9.2%, Space 9%, Open World 6.1%
- #20 Space Simulator
84% matchMostly Negative37% of 162 reviews2018
Dev: Stuka Games IncPub: Brixton Dynamics Ltd
Windows
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 41%, Simulation 37.5%, Space 21.5%
- #21 Starnova Aerospace
84% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: DogGottenGame
Windows
As the CEO of a spaceship design company, arrange blocks with different modes and functions to build powerful ships. Use resources from battles to upgrade blocks and acquire new ones through supplies. Strategically enhance your ship to maximize performance and defeat competitors.
Why similar: Space Sim 37.3%, Simulation 23.8%, Strategy 21.6%, Casual 8.6%, Space 8.2%
- #22 Morancairn: The Silent Wake
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Aether Codex
Windows
Single-player space strategy about the last ship of a vanished civilization: built to copy itself, no longer able to. Turn dead systems into mines, refineries, and shipyards. Design fleets, command the fights, lose ships, never the factory. Find out what silenced the galaxy.
Why similar: Space Sim 36.1%, Strategy 18.4%, Space 14.7%, Simulation 13.8%, Exploration 9.8%
- #23 The Sentient
83% matchMostly Negative39% of 83 reviews2016
Dev: Uncaged Studios
Windows
Play as an A.I tasked with helping mankind explore the vastness of space. Customize your ship, recruit a crew, battle alien vessels, research new technology and explore randomly generated universes.
Why similar: Space Sim 37.5%, Simulation 24.2%, Strategy 24%, Space 14.3%
- #24 I'm Hungry
81% matchPositive84% of 18 reviews2019
Dev: Light Era StudioPub: Skywalker HK
Windows
Play the role of a fast-food restaurant employee in I'm Hungry VR game. You can definitely learn how to make fries, hamburgers and milk shake in the VR world and possibly the real world, as well! The game takes advantage of the VR technique, and it perfectly shows a realistic vision of a fast-food kitchen to the gamers.
Why similar: Simulation 39.4%, Strategy 35.3%, Casual 25.4%
- #25 Building Killer
81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: AnGame
Windows
is a demolition simulation game. Dismantle, Dismantle, Dismantle. Dismantle the abandoned architecture with explosive and be a removing expert.
Why similar: Simulation 38.8%, Strategy 36.6%, Casual 24.6%
- #26 Next Stop 3
80% matchPositive95% of 21 reviews2019
Dev: Ladia Group
Windows · Mac
Margaret needs your help once again! You must repair the railway over 50 levels, build a sorting center and win in a billion-dollar escapade!
Why similar: Simulation 37.6%, Strategy 37.3%, Casual 25%
- #27 Bunker Constructor
79% matchMixed59% of 32 reviews2016
Dev: Tindalos Interactive
Windows
In Bunker Constructor you build strong bunkers that protect against enemy attacks. You must build resilient bunkers through 45 levels and in 5 environments including desert, forest, beach, mountains and city ruins, because the next attack wave is already underway!
Why similar: Simulation 37.7%, Strategy 37.4%, Casual 24.9%
- #28 Hotel Dracula
78% matchMixed53% of 68 reviews2018
Dev: Baked GamesPub: Manager Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Make yourself comfortable and ... wait a minute, did I say make yourself comfortable? There is no time for lazing around! Uniform in hand and to work! Hotel guests will not handle themselves and they don’t belong to patient...
Why similar: Simulation 38%, Strategy 37.6%, Casual 24.4%
- #29 Astrox Imperium
76% matchVery Positive84% of 1,245 reviews2019
Dev: Jace Masula
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 36.2%, Space 21.9%, Simulation 17.3%, Mining 14.9% ★, Open World 8.5%
- #30 Farm Mania 2
77% matchVery Positive93% of 132 reviews2018
Dev: Qumaron
Windows
Great news: Anna is back again! This time she is even more enthusiastic, active and full of great ideas! Do you want to take up farming? Then dont miss your chance! Fruits and vegetables, animals and birds, bakeries and textile factories — its all waiting for you in the brand new game Farm Mania 2 !
Why similar: Simulation 40%, Strategy 36.7%, Casual 23.3%
- #31 Tower Tank: TD Reversal
78% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: abstract_laserPub: self (abstract_laser)
Windows
An arcade-style reverse tower defense game.
Why similar: Simulation 38.1%, Strategy 37.7%, Casual 24.2%
- #32 Campgrounds: The Endorus Expedition Collector's Edition
77% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2016
Dev: Jumb-O-FunPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows
Help Addie lead an expedition!
Why similar: Simulation 39.2%, Strategy 37.1%, Casual 23.7%
- #33 Omicroid
76% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: WoolyLittleGuys
Windows
Conduct experiments with microscopic aliens!
Why similar: Simulation 38.5%, Strategy 38.2%, Casual 23.3%
- #34 New Yankee in Santa's Service
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 37 reviews2016
Dev: RionixPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Mary goofed when casting a spell and scattered Santa's reindeer with a loud KABOOM! Now the bearded one is demanding she and Johnny collect his sleigh pullers before Christmas Eve. Find the missing reindeer to avoid a Yuletide cancellation!
Why similar: Simulation 38.5%, Strategy 38.2%, Casual 23.3%
- #35 Boardwalk Carnival Game
75% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: VTree LLC
Windows
Create your own Carnival. Play Fun, Entertaining Mini Games
Why similar: Simulation 38.5%, Strategy 38.2%, Casual 23.3%
- #36 Ancient Rome 2
74% matchMixed60% of 15 reviews2016
Dev: Ladia Group
Windows · Mac
Construct entire residential districts for people and improve their well-being by building markets, schools, theaters and other places, and connect them with roads for ease of access.
Why similar: Simulation 38.5%, Strategy 38.2%, Casual 23.3%
- #37 Egyptian Settlement Gold
74% match6 user reviews17% of 6 reviews2015
Dev: magnussoft
Windows
Colonize unused lands and protect the whole empire from a devastating famine! An exciting and entertaining mixture of time-management and strategy along with many teeming characters is waiting for you.
Why similar: Simulation 38.5%, Strategy 38.2%, Casual 23.3%
- #38 Fancy Trangram VR
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 14 reviews2016
Dev: 哈视奇科技
Windows
Tangram is a Chinese intellectual game with a long history.It consists of seven board , Player can use them to constitute a variety of characters, images, animals, bridges, housing, towers, etc.In Fancy Tangram we have prepared more then 40 levels,most of them are numbers and letters.
Why similar: Simulation 38.5%, Strategy 38.2%, Casual 23.3%
- #39 Chess3D
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2017
Dev: WhitefishgamesPub: SW-Winsoft
Windows
The game of kings for the PC - play against different computer opponents in various difficulty levels, watch and analyze famous chess games or play a game of chess over the Internet.
Why similar: Simulation 38.5%, Strategy 38.2%, Casual 23.3%
- #40 RideOp - Thrill Ride Simulator
72% matchMixed49% of 147 reviews2018
Dev: GuraShop
Windows
RideOp puts you in control of some of the biggest and most thrilling theme park rides in the world. Give all your guests the most unforgettable experience! With full control of the ride's motion, you can offer a unique journey every ride. Now it's your turn to create thrilling experiences!
Why similar: Simulation 41.1%, Strategy 34%, Casual 24.9%
- #41 New Yankee in King Arthur's Court 2
73% matchMixed50% of 20 reviews2016
Dev: RionixPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Return to the days of magic, maidens, goblins and gold to help an unwitting knight and his feisty wife find the Fountain of Living Water! Only those players who figure out the quickest way through each level will win the gold!
Why similar: Simulation 38.5%, Strategy 38.2%, Casual 23.3%
- #42 Next Stop 2
72% matchPositive86% of 42 reviews2016
Dev: Ladia Group
Windows · Mac
We're off on another railroad journey! Margaret has new obligations to the bank. This time she has to yet again fix the broken parts of the railroad and build a whole city.
Why similar: Simulation 39.6%, Strategy 37.5%, Casual 22.9%
- #43 New Yankee in King Arthur's Court
71% matchPositive81% of 43 reviews2016
Dev: RionixPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 99%
New Yankee in King Arthur's Court combines nail-biting time management thrills with the ease-of-play casual gamers enjoy!
Why similar: Strategy 39.2%, Simulation 36.9%, Casual 23.9%
- #44 Rescue Team 2
71% matchVery Positive93% of 55 reviews2015
Dev: Alawar EntertainmentPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Rebuild the devastated islands as you take control of the Rescue Team in this fantastic Time Management game! After a terrifying tornado leaves storms through the islands, it's up to the Rescue Team to save the day and save lives.
Why similar: Simulation 40%, Strategy 37.3%, Casual 22.7%
- #45 Loadstar
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: gareththegeek
Windows · Linux
Captain your own starship in this 2D, open-world space-sim. Command your crew as you explore, trade, mine, smuggle, steal and fight your way across the milky-way galaxy with real-time, tactical combat.
Why similar: Space Sim 38%, Simulation 14.6%, Strategy 13.1%, Mining 10.8% ★, Open World 9%
- #46 Marine Park Empire
70% matchVery Positive83% of 157 reviews2015
Dev: Enlight Software LimitedPub: Retroism
Windows
Get ready to jump in the water as you run the most exciting and wild marine park ever in the latest and greatest sea-life simulation!
Why similar: Simulation 42.6%, Strategy 35.6%, Casual 21.8%
- #47 Rescue Team 3
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 69 reviews2015
Dev: Alawar EntertainmentPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Save the day as the leader of the Rescue Team, a group of life-saving pros trained to swoop in and sweep up in the wake of a natural disaster! Figure out the quickest way to complete your goals, make good use your resources and unlock every achievement.
Why similar: Simulation 38.8%, Strategy 38.5%, Casual 22.7%
- #48 Monster Castle
70% matchMixed63% of 135 reviews2019
Dev: Lemix game
Windows
Simulating castle, Set up a monster army, Defend the evil empire
Why similar: Strategy 40.3%, Simulation 33.4%, Casual 26.3%
- #49 Drawn®: Dark Flight™ Collector's Edition
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 65 reviews2016
Dev: Big Fish StudiosPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows
Help Iris light the beacons!
Why similar: Strategy 39.7%, Simulation 33.4%, Casual 26.9%
- #50 Space Town: Kids & Toddlers Space Exploration
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Crater Studios
Windows
Explore colorful planets, fly fun spaceships, collect letters and treasures, and learn through play in a relaxing space adventure made for kids and toddlers. Designed for controllers, safe exploration, simple gameplay, and family-friendly fun.
Why similar: Space Sim 41.2%, Simulation 24.1%, Casual 15.9%, Space 6.9%, Third Person 6.7%
- #51 Solbound
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Fleur Noire
Windows
Humanity never made it past its own star. Fly a scavenged wreck through what it left behind: fight, salvage, trade, read the void. Knowledge opens doors that credits cannot, and every run brings you closer to the hull that decides your path. A hand-built system, act by act.
Why similar: Space Sim 42.8%, Simulation 24.6%, Space 13%, Exploration 8.2%, Open World 7.2%
- #52 Deep Space Remnant
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Atlas
Windows
Deep Space Remnant is a space survival base-building simulator: build your station, gather resources with ships, research technology, and strengthen shields to survive escalating cosmic radiation.
Why similar: Space Sim 39.5%, Strategy 25.8%, Simulation 23.6%, Space 10.3%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #53 恋爱模拟器 Love Simulation
69% matchMixed55% of 1,051 reviews2018
Dev: 橘子班Pub: PeriScope Game
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Have you ever been in love? Do you want to be in love? Try the Love Simulation before you fall in love!
Why similar: Simulation 45.4%, Strategy 31.6%, Casual 23%
- #54 Heliconian - Starship Crew Control
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Octo Mini
Windows · Mac
The essence of the Heliconian is to manage a mixed crew of renegades aboard the starship Heliconian. Manage the crew member’s actions and the ship’s functions to survive as long as possible while exploring the star system in the hopes of earning upgrades and ultimately a safe haven.
Why similar: Simulation 29.4%, Strategy 29.1%, Casual 17.4%, Space Sim 14.8%, Space 5.7%
- #55 Kairos: In Step with Time
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jiakang Lin
Windows · Mac
Kairos: In Step with Time is an experimental interactive experience about time, cosmic order, and human response. Align the time ring, answer six moments of change, and let your final hexagram emerge from the rhythm of the universe.
Why similar: Space Sim 39.9%, Simulation 23.5%, Casual 15.6%, Strategy 15.1%, Exploration 5.5%
- #56 来上大学吧!
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 千琅邪
Windows
体验大学的日常,定制个人课表,遇见新的同学,从零开始眺望由学校走向社会的这段旅程……来上大学吧!体验这款包含恋爱养成、模拟经营、文字剧情、角色扮演和带有策略意识的游戏,重启你人生中最青春的时光。
Why similar: Strategy 38.5%, Simulation 38.1%, Casual 23.5%
- #57 SCALEPLANET
67% matchMixed63% of 27 reviews2022
Dev: Scale Studio
Windows
Somewhere in the third dimension there lives an alien Joe. He can't sit still. He constantly travels and explores the world and galaxies. This time he came across a new planet.
Why similar: Space Sim 44.4%, Simulation 26.4%, Casual 18.8%, Space 9.6%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #58 Dangerous
69% matchMostly Negative30% of 50 reviews2014
Dev: Binary HelixPub: XP
Windows · Mac
Dangerous is an epic 3D open and living world space combat RPG sandbox with an immersive and riveting story. Are you the feared war criminal who will destroy all life or the savior of the universe? Gather your wingmen and travel the galaxy in search of answers.
Why similar: Space Sim 31.1%, Simulation 23.5%, Strategy 21.9%, Space 14.3%, Open World 9.2%
- #59 VOID PROFIT
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Corvid Food
Windows
Fly a rented corporate vessel in a procedurally-generated universe, navigate risky routes, profit from changing markets before the opportunity disappears and you lose it all. Take jobs, navigate the markets, smuggle, lie. Do everything in order to keep flying.
Why similar: Space Sim 50.3%, Simulation 27.3%, Strategy 10.8%, Space 7.9%, Open World 3.8%