- #1 VoidExpanse
97% matchMostly Positive71% of 760 reviews2015
Dev: AtomicTorch Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Explore the vast reaches of VoidExpanse -- mine asteroids, upgrade your ship, trade, complete missions, advance your character and survive fast-paced combat with hostile aliens and mercenaries in the rich and exciting Sci-Fi universe of VoidExpanse!
Why similar: Space 29.1%, Moddable 18.8% ★, Open World 15.3%, Sandbox 15.2%, Sci-fi 9.3%
- #2 Reassembly
96% matchVery Positive94% of 4,066 reviews2015
Dev: Anisoptera GamesPub: Indie Voyage
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 26.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A spaceship building and universe-exploration game. Collect resources, expand and grow your fleet, and conquer your personal galaxy. Stellar ambience by Peaks.
Why similar: Space 28.3%, Sandbox 24.1%, Building 13%, Strategy 8.1%, Open World 8.1%
- #3 Mortal Frame: Reforged in Survival
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Shangshi Studio
Windows
"Mortal Frame" is a sci-fi RPG combining open-world exploration and sandbox survival. The player explores a challenging world, gathers resources, crafts gear, captures AI companions, and upgrades modification chips to enhance their abilities, facing powerful foes and uncovering hidden mysteries.
Why similar: Transhumanism 36.3% ★, Sandbox 13.8%, Open World 12%, Crafting 8.1%, Survival 6.9%
- #4 Space Engineers 2
95% 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: Moddable 22.4% ★, Sandbox 14.6%, Space 14.5%, Open World 10.6%, Sci-fi 7.5%
- #5 StarMade
94% 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 28.5%, Sandbox 23.4%, Open World 15.9%, Sci-fi 7.9%, Building 7.5%
- #6 Rodina
94% 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 33.9%, Open World 20.6%, Sandbox 18.2%, Exploration 10.7%, Sci-fi 10.2%
- #7 Mars Colony Builder
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GameHunters
Windows
Discover a whole new world with Mars City Builder! Construct roads, erect buildings customize the city and take care of its safety. After all, you are the first Martian settler and this is a vast, unknown land. Develop it in any way you please!
Why similar: Moddable 20.5% ★, Sandbox 16%, Space 12.2%, Open World 11.1%, Survival 8.1%
- #8 Keplerth
92% matchVery Positive85% of 4,121 reviews2022
Dev: TAROPub: Gamirror Games
Windows
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Welcome to Keplerth! Try to survive on a hostile alien planet in this 2D sandbox RPG, where you can choose to live alone or fight side by side with your friends in the online multiplayer mode. Survive, build, farm, fight, and explore your way to victory in this open-world adventure!
Why similar: Sandbox 24.4%, Open World 19.3%, Survival 11.5%, Sci-fi 11.2%, Building 9.9%
- #9 Space Engineers
91% matchVery Positive89% of 133,238 reviews2019
Dev: Keen Software House
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 95.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Moddable 24.7% ★, Space 15.2%, Sandbox 14.4%, Open World 12%, Survival 7.1%
- #10 Stardeus
91% matchVery Positive87% of 1,529 reviews2022
Dev: Kodo LinijaPub: Paradox Arc
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 22.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Stardeus is a deep colony sim set on a broken starship manned by drones and hibernating human survivors. As the AI, have your drones repair your ship, save your crew and travel the stars in this beautiful simulation.
Why similar: Moddable 20.5% ★, Space 15.5%, Sandbox 13.3%, Open World 11.5%, Crafting 8%
- #11 STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions
90% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: System Era SoftworksPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Explore the stars as a member of the crew in STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions.
Why similar: Space 28.7%, Sandbox 21.5%, Open World 13.1%, Sci-fi 12.8%, Exploration 8.5%
- #12 SPORE™ Galactic Adventures
89% matchVery Positive89% of 7,556 reviews2009
Dev: EA - MaxisPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 36.7 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Take Your Creature From Zero To Galactic HeroGet out of your starship and turn your Spore creatures into legendary Space Captains. For the first time, beam down with your allies to take on action-packed, planetside adventures. Complete quests, collect rewards, and even create your own missions.
Why similar: Space 27.7%, Sandbox 20.2%, Open World 18.8%, Exploration 8.9%, Sci-fi 7.8%
- #13 Elcom
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lightborn38
Windows · Linux
Explore an endless open world — vast in width, length, and depth — filled with mysteries to uncover. Join up to 8 friends to survive, farm, mine, build, and fight together in a living world with day-night cycles, seasons, and dynamic weather.
Why similar: Open World 26.4%, Sandbox 25.6%, Survival 11.7%, Exploration 10.8%, Crafting 10.5%
- #14 Fleet
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: xenol
Windows
Fleet is a light rogue-like game with real-time tactical elements. Players take on the role of a commander, assembling diverse space fleets to repel wave after wave of enemy forces. You can also integrate your wildest ideas into the game by expanding it with MODs.
Why similar: Moddable 24.5% ★, Space 21.5%, Real Time Tactics 19.4%, Sandbox 16.4%, Sci-fi 9.8%
- #15 Exot
87% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: PH Networks
Windows
Discover a still unexplored region of space: the Exot galaxy. With your C.L.I.C. as your only ally, obtain the resources necessary for your survival. Develop your ship, improve your workshops, face creatures to conquer these hostile lands.
Why similar: Sandbox 21%, Open World 15.5%, Crafting 12.4%, Survival 10.8%, Building 9.4%
- #16 Triton Survival
86% 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 18.3%, Sandbox 18.2%, Open World 11.6%, Crafting 10.2%, Building 8.2%
- #17 Kuma's Panty
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KUMAPub: KUMA Software
Windows
A weak bear wore panties to become stronger!? You only have 30 days to spend with Panty! Survive together! Survive in the harsh nature and walk the path to power that plunders everything. As long as you have Panty, you have nothing to fear in the world!
Why similar: Open World 28%, Crafting 16.2%, Survival 15.1%, Sandbox 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%
- #18 No More Heroes
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 生汽橘子
Windows
"No More Heroes" is a 2.5D survival-exploration game. You find yourself in a world of unknown Yin-Yang and Five Elements forces. Gather food and materials, construct buildings and tools, forge weapons, combat dangerous entities, and confront unexpected events. Do whatever it takes to survive.
Why similar: Sandbox 21.2%, Open World 18.9%, Survival 13.6%, 2.5D 11.6%, Crafting 9.1%
- #19 Space Rogue
84% matchMixed64% of 451 reviews2016
Dev: Red Beat
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Take on the role of a spaceship captain. Explore new worlds, and engage in intense ship-to-ship battles. Develop unique battle tactics, upgrade your ship, and recruit crew members as you fight for peace or piracy.
Why similar: Space 30.2%, Sandbox 22.5%, Survival 11.9%, Strategy 11.8%, Sci-fi 9.5%
- #20 Space Pirates And Zombies 2
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,826 reviews2017
Dev: MinMax Games Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Design and then improve the ultimate mothership. Explore a persistent living galaxy populated by 200 unique captains that can do everything you can do. Survive the zombie infection and then fight them back. Make allies and start your own faction. Build your empire. Also includes Sandbox Mode.
Why similar: Space 34.9%, Open World 15.4%, Sandbox 11.6%, Strategy 11.3%, Sci-fi 7.1%
- #21 Direland
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KAIJIUUUUU
Windows
A sandbox survival craft game set in a vast world. Explore the wilderness, defeat monsters, gather materials, and conquer colossal bosses.
Why similar: Sandbox 31.1%, Crafting 15.2%, Exploration 14.2%, Open World 13.1%, Survival 11.7%
- #22 XenoHaven
82% matchVery Positive86% of 64 reviews2025
Dev: Miniverse GamePub: OKJOY
Windows
In XenoHaven, gather resources to build shelters, enslave alien beasts to work for you, and run restaurants and shops. Delve into dark underground dungeons, defeat swarming insectoids and mighty bosses, and craft powerful gear to conquer the alien world.
Why similar: Sandbox 20.4%, Open World 18.3%, Space 12.4%, Survival 9.8%, Crafting 9.5%
- #23 Celestial Command
82% matchMixed63% of 687 reviews2014
Dev: Romenics
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Mine asteroids, salvage space debris, design your own small or massive spacecraft using individual functional components, complete missions, and engage in battles against enemies in a vast galaxy with realistic physics based on orbital mechanics or in a classic physics mode.
Why similar: Space 37.4%, Sandbox 22.8%, Strategy 10%, Sci-fi 9.7%, Building 6.4%
- #24 Trail of Singularity
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WEB3 Studios
Windows
In 2207, Earth vanished. As a Hyper Station engineer, explore abandoned spaceships, face android guardians, craft tools, and mend your ship to find the last station in a 3000-light-year radius. Survival is key in this post-cataclysmic space odyssey.
Why similar: Space 25.8%, Open World 22.6%, Crafting 16.3%, Survival 15.1%, Exploration 10.1%
- #25 Starfuse
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Devshift
Windows
Embark on an epic sci-fi sandbox adventure across multiple planets in this 2D sidescroller. Explore, fight creatures, craft, and build in in a fully destructible world. Unleash the power of simulated elements, ride vehicles, and customize your character.
Why similar: Moddable 21.5% ★, Sandbox 17.5%, Space 13.8%, Open World 12.7%, Sci-fi 7.7%
- #26 FixFox
80% matchVery Positive87% of 438 reviews2022
Dev: RendlikePub: Joystick Ventures
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Arriving on a curious planet, Vix and her toolbox Tin explore space, fixing machines with unconventional tools and eating cozy meals with kind robot locals. On an epic adventure, the duo repairs an interstellar beacon, constructs giant mechs, and unravels a cosmic mystery that transcends existence.
Why similar: Transhumanism 44.6% ★, Space 14.8%, Open World 12.9%, Sci-fi 8.1%, Crafting 7.3%
- #27 Immortal Path(星河仙道)
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HontuStudio
Windows
this is a systemic, 2D open-world sandbox Cultivation (Xianxia) game. Beyond static scripts, you’ll inhabit a living universe where everything is interactive and evolving in real-time. Experience alchemy, beast taming, and flight, while truly reshaping a dynamic world driven by a chain of causality.
Why similar: Moddable 31% ★, Sandbox 19.1%, Open World 17.8%, Crafting 9.6%, Exploration 6.8%
- #28 Starfield
78% matchMixed57% of 170,771 reviews2023
Dev: Bethesda Game StudiosPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 36.0 hrsMean: 72.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Starfield is the first new universe in 25 years from Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 4.
Why similar: Space 29.7%, Open World 21.3%, Moddable 18.9% ★, Sci-fi 12.4%, Exploration 7.6%
- #29 The Nebula Project
77% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Fluffy Asteroid Studio
Windows · Linux
Asteroids, Spaceship, Aliens, Lasers. Whats not to like? The mission is to survive the vast nothing of space
Why similar: Sandbox 19.9%, Real Time Tactics 16%, Space 14%, Strategy 9.3%, Sci-fi 7.9%
- #30 Kinetic Void
79% matchOverwhelmingly Negative17% of 1,556 reviews2014
Dev: Badland Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Kinetic Void is a 3D space adventure with a focus on customization and enjoyable space simulation. The shipyard allows players to construct their ship piece by piece. Ships can be as simplistic as a cockpit, a hull, a engine and a gun, or as complex as a player wants.
Why similar: Space 45.9%, Sandbox 23%, Sci-fi 12%, Building 5.5%, Action 5.3%
- #31 Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead
77% matchVery Positive92% of 496 reviews2023
Dev: CleverRavenPub: KorGgenT
Windows · Linux
The epitome of a modern traditional roguelike: with turn-based play and a RPG-like skill progression system, it hearkens back to some of the major aspects of this genre. This game has an incredible depth, with a deep inventory system, vehicles and boats, NPCs with their own stories, and more.
Why similar: Transhumanism 33.4% ★, Moddable 23% ★, Sandbox 15.1%, Sci-fi 7.4%, Survival 7.4%
- #32 Starmancer
76% matchMixed64% of 1,024 reviews2021
Dev: Ominux GamesPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 65%
From a small 2-man team comes a unique space station management sim. Take on the role of an A.I commanding a lost space ark. Try not to let your crew run amok and wreck the place.
Why similar: 2.5D 19%, Sandbox 18.2%, Space 17.3%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Building 7.2%
- #33 3030 Deathwar Redux - A Space Odyssey
76% 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 31.4%, Open World 17.8%, Sandbox 15.4%, Sci-fi 11.5%, Exploration 6.6%
- #34 Prospector
74% matchMostly Positive72% of 149 reviews2025
Dev: Loonworks Games
Windows
Land on a distant planet in this chill resource management game. Harvest alien resources, build and automate machinery, uncover secrets across the stars and strike shipping deals with distant colonies for exclusive rewards!
Why similar: Sandbox 17.2%, Space 15.6%, Open World 14.3%, Crafting 9.2%, Sci-fi 7.8%
- #35 Endless Sky
75% 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 45%, Open World 19.5%, Sci-fi 11.2%, Sandbox 9.1%, Exploration 4.8%
- #36 The Szyk
73% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Pieware
Windows
2D top-down survival game with multiplayer and procedural world generation
Why similar: 2.5D 28.1%, Sandbox 26.2%, Open World 12.7%, Exploration 11.6%, Building 5.4%
- #37 Planetes
75% matchMostly Negative27% of 26 reviews2018
Dev: New Orbit Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
In Planetes your aim is to survive, create and explore. You will need to harvest resources, in order to construct bases, spacecraft, and items. Protect yourself from other players by creating better spacecraft or a stronger base. Explore space, finding asteroids and planets to land on.
Why similar: Space 30.3%, Strategy 13.4%, Sandbox 13.2%, Open World 11.1%, Action 7.7%
- #38 X3: Terran Conflict
74% matchVery Positive85% of 2,841 reviews2008
Dev: Egosoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 32.2 hrs≥1hr: 51%
It is the year 2938. The long wished-for encounter of the X Universe and the Earth holds both joy and sorrow for the people. Despite flourishing trade, the clash of the diverse races, cultures and life forms creates new tensions, mistrust and open conflict that need to be overcome!
Why similar: Space 40.3%, Sandbox 19.3%, Open World 12.4%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Strategy 7.3%
- #39 Modular Spaceship Project
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Declan Cullen
Windows
Build your spaceship, help your faction conquer the universe, hunt down enemy fleets, and collect resources. Unlock new parts to make your ship stronger and more effective. Capture zones to gain control and dominate the galaxy.
Why similar: Space 32.1%, Building 16.2%, Strategy 12.3%, Combat 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
- #40 My Little Universe
72% matchVery Positive86% of 2,048 reviews2023
Dev: EstotyPub: SayGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Stranded on a barren moon with nothing but your tools, fuelless ship, and celestial powers of creation, you are destined to recreate what was once lost and be the hero of your own Little Universe! Don't forget to call in up to three of your friends to join your journey in the Splitscreen Co-op Mode!
Why similar: 2.5D 17.9%, Space 17%, Sandbox 16.8%, Open World 12.5%, Crafting 9.7%
- #41 Vanguard Galaxy
71% matchVery Positive90% of 353 reviews2025
Dev: Bat Roost Games
Windows
A relaxing game about space exploration that can be played full screen or at the bottom of your screen. Trade, fight, mine and salvage your way through a procedurally generated galaxy. Let the game idle while your autopilot handles business and builds your fortune.
Why similar: Transhumanism 36.4% ★, Space 19.7%, Sandbox 18.2%, Crafting 9.3%, Sci-fi 8%
- #42 Spaceflight Simulator
71% 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: Sandbox 23.8%, Space 23.4%, Moddable 11.6% ★, 2.5D 8%, Exploration 7.6%
- #43 Cosmic Remnants
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: YAGEL09
Windows · Mac
In Cosmic Remnants, you find yourself adrift in space with only a floating platform. Alone or with friends, survive by scavenging resources, upgrading your platform, and enhancing yourself with discovered body parts. Explore advanced bases and uncover the truth behind humanity's demise!
Why similar: Sandbox 22.2%, Space 21.8%, Open World 11.3%, Sci-fi 10%, Survival 9.6%
- #44 Caves of Qud
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,086 reviews2024
Dev: Freehold GamesPub: Kitfox Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 34.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Inhabit a deeply-simulated science fantasy world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations. Build a character from over a hundred mutations and cybernetics. The award-winning sandbox roguelike & RPG full of robots, deep lore, and sentient plants.
Why similar: Transhumanism 48.9% ★, Moddable 18.6% ★, Open World 15.2%, Sci-fi 7.2%, Survival 5.4%
- #45 Habitat
73% matchMostly Negative40% of 261 reviews2016
Dev: 4gencyPub: Versus Evil
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Habitat is a physics-based space game where you build, fly, and fight with whatever you can find out in space. Upgrade and arm your creations with weapons and structures you find in orbit, fly and explore using rocket physics.Battle deadly enemies in Campaign Mode to save humanity or explore Sandbox Mode for true creative control.
Why similar: Space 40.4%, Sandbox 24%, Strategy 16.6%, Survival 7.8%, Action 7.2%
- #46 Kerbal Space Program
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 133,317 reviews2015
Dev: SquadPub: Private Division
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 65.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 30.6%, Sandbox 22.1%, Moddable 21.9% ★, Open World 7.8%, Building 6.7%
- #47 Scrap Mechanic
70% matchVery Positive92% of 117,049 reviews2016
Dev: Axolot Games
Windows
Median: 11.1 hrsMean: 57.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Enter the creative paradise of Scrap Mechanic! Build fantastic machines, go on adventures with your friends and defend against waves of evil Farmbots in this imaginative multiplayer survival sandbox. With Scrap Mechanic’s powerful creation tools you can engineer your own adventures!
Why similar: Sandbox 22.4%, Open World 18.3%, Moddable 13.8% ★, Crafting 12.1%, Building 12%
- #48 MewnBase
69% matchVery Positive93% of 1,428 reviews2023
Dev: Cairn4
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
MewnBase is a space-cat survival and base-building game. Scavenge around a barren planet for items to keep you fed. Explore and collect resources. Craft items and grow your base to help you survive.
Why similar: Space 19.5%, Sandbox 19.4%, Open World 13.2%, Crafting 12.1%, Survival 9.2%
- #49 Farlight Explorers
71% matchMixed56% of 205 reviews2019
Dev: Farlight Games Industry
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Extract and gather resources from different planets. Manage the supply of electricity, water, food and oxygen of your base in order to survive. Automate the creation of new products. Build a spaceship to transport your products to other places...
Why similar: Sandbox 34.1%, Space 25%, Building 16.1%, Strategy 13.3%, Crafting 6.8%
- #50 Super-Spatial
70% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Interline Studios LC
Windows
Explore, build, and master the art of automation. Build your base, discover colorful new worlds, and develop new technologies as you tame the far reaches of space and search for a way to return to Earth.
Why similar: Space 21.9%, Open World 18.1%, Sandbox 16.7%, Survival 10%, Crafting 8.8%
- #51 The Joy of Mining
68% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: spielepk
Windows
Mine, loot, craft, build, fight, and explore the open world in this Minecraft/Terraria-inspired game. It includes quests from NPCs, farming and fishing, as well as a variety of arcade games to play in-game.
Why similar: Sandbox 26.5%, Crafting 16.6%, Open World 16.4%, Survival 12.1%, Exploration 12%
- #52 MEANWHILE IN SECTOR 80
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Second Half Games
Windows
MEANWHILE IN SECTOR 80 is an action-engineering game set in space. Featuring an all-in-one physics simulation, drag-and-drop engineering, and third person action combat. Engineer, explore, and fight — you might just escape SECTOR 80.
Why similar: Transhumanism 38.9% ★, Sandbox 13.5%, Space 12.5%, Crafting 9.7%, Exploration 5.9%
- #53 Gamebox
67% match6 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Gamebox
Windows · Linux
Gamebox is a free and open source sandbox game centered on user generated content. You decide what you want to play, be it in 3D or 2D, single-player or multiplayer, or create and upload your own games.
Why similar: Moddable 55.9% ★, Sandbox 37.3%, Indie 5.3%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #54 Kerbal Space Program 2
68% matchMostly Negative27% of 31,135 reviews2023
Dev: Intercept GamesPub: Private Division
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Moddable 21% ★, Space 20.8%, Sandbox 19.4%, Open World 13.3%, Building 8.7%
- #55 Brutal Inventions
68% matchMixed42% of 19 reviews2019
Dev: Cankut Keskin
Windows
Brutal Inventions is a 3D tower defense and survival game. You are the king in a war between two castle.
Why similar: Sandbox 21.5%, Strategy 20.6%, Open World 16.9%, Crafting 12.5%, Survival 12.1%
- #56 Atomcraft
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Triplejump
Windows
Adventure in a world where every pixel is physically and chemically simulated! In this ever-evolving sandbox, creativity meets chaos, and the only limit is your imagination!
Why similar: Sandbox 25.9%, Open World 24.7%, Crafting 13.1%, Survival 12%, Sci-fi 7.2%
- #57 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 44.4%, Open World 20.1%, Sci-fi 13.3%, Sandbox 9.5%, Action 3.1%
- #58 Jitter
65% 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 22.1%, Sandbox 19.1%, Open World 17.2%, Sci-fi 10.9%, Exploration 7.9%
- #59 Deep Claims
66% 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: Sandbox 24.5%, Space 22.3%, Crafting 13.3%, Open World 12.8%, Exploration 11.7%