What games are most similar to Kerbal Space Program?

The most similar games to Kerbal Space Program include Kerbal Space Program 2, Space Engineers, Universe Sandbox, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

What genre is Kerbal Space Program?

Kerbal Space Program is a Indie, Simulation game with popular tags including Space, Simulation, Sandbox, Physics, Science.

Best space games like Kerbal Space Program?

If you're looking for more space games like Kerbal Space Program, try Kerbal Space Program 2, Space Engineers, Universe Sandbox. These share the Space tag and similar gameplay elements.

How does Nodal find games like Kerbal Space Program?

Nodal uses a hybrid recommendation system that combines tag similarity analysis with collaborative filtering from player behavior data. We analyze which games are frequently played by the same players and share similar tags to Kerbal Space Program. You can tune the blend between content-based and community-based recommendations.

Games like Kerbal Space Program but more simulation?

To find games emphasizing simulation, use Nodal's tag filters to prioritize Simulation alongside Space. You can also explore the simulation tag page directly.

Games Like Kerbal Space Program

Top Similar Games to Kerbal Space Program

Kerbal Space Program 2 (2023) — Shared: Space, Sandbox, Building. Also features exploration and difficult. Tags: Space, Sandbox, Building
Space Engineers (2019) — Shared: Sandbox, Space, Building. Also features survival and open world. Tags: Sandbox, Space, Building
Universe Sandbox (2015) — Shared: Sandbox, Space, Simulation. Also features destruction and realistic. Tags: Sandbox, Space, Simulation
Universe Sandbox Legacy (2011) — Shared: Simulation, Sandbox, Space. Also features casual and singleplayer. Tags: Simulation, Sandbox, Space
Elite Dangerous (2015) — Shared: Space Sim, Space, Simulation. Also features open world and exploration. Tags: Space Sim, Space, Simulation
ΔV: Rings of Saturn (2023) — Shared: Space, Physics, Space Sim. Also features sci-fi and singleplayer. Tags: Space, Physics, Space Sim
Space Engineers 2 (2025) — Shared: Sandbox, Building, Space. Also features survival and sci-fi. Tags: Sandbox, Building, Space
Hardspace: Shipbreaker (2022) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Physics. Also features sci-fi and singleplayer. Tags: Space, Simulation, Physics
SpaceEngine (2019) — Shared: Sandbox, Space, Space Sim. Also features early access and open world. Tags: Sandbox, Space, Space Sim
Juno: New Origins (2023) — Shared: Building, Science, Space Sim. Also features programming and flight. Tags: Building, Science, Space Sim
X3: Terran Conflict (2008) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Sandbox. Also features sci-fi and strategy. Tags: Space, Simulation, Sandbox
X Rebirth (2013) — Shared: Simulation, Space, Space Sim. Also features sci-fi and action. Tags: Simulation, Space, Space Sim
Take On Mars (2017) — Shared: Simulation, Space, Science. Also features mars and exploration. Tags: Simulation, Space, Science
Kinetic Void (2014) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Indie. Also features action and sci-fi. Tags: Space, Simulation, Indie
Solar 2 (2011) — Shared: Space, Indie, Sandbox. Also features casual and relaxing. Tags: Space, Indie, Sandbox
X4: Foundations (2018) — Shared: Space Sim, Sandbox, Space. Also features economy and trading. Tags: Space Sim, Sandbox, Space
StarMade (2014) — Shared: Space, Sandbox, Building. Also features open world and multiplayer. Tags: Space, Sandbox, Building
Endless Sky (2015) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Space Sim. Also features free to play and open world. Tags: Space, Simulation, Space Sim
X3: Reunion (2006) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Space Sim. Also features strategy and sci-fi. Tags: Space, Simulation, Space Sim
Reassembly (2015) — Shared: Building, Space, Sandbox. Also features strategy and 2d. Tags: Building, Space, Sandbox
Rebel Galaxy (2015) — Shared: Space, Space Sim, Simulation. Also features open world and sci-fi. Tags: Space, Space Sim, Simulation
Soyuz Constructors0 — Shared: Indie, Simulation, Space. Also features exploration and singleplayer. Tags: Indie, Simulation, Space
Tin Can (2022) — Shared: Simulation, Space, Indie. Also features survival and realistic. Tags: Simulation, Space, Indie
Factorio (2020) — Shared: Sandbox, Building, Moddable. Also features automation and base building. Tags: Sandbox, Building, Moddable
Empyrion - Galactic Survival (2020) — Shared: Simulation, Space, Building. Also features co-op and open world survival craft. Tags: Simulation, Space, Building
Automation - The Car Company Tycoon Game (2015) — Shared: Simulation, Building, Sandbox. Also features management and automobile sim. Tags: Simulation, Building, Sandbox
Spaceflight Simulator (2022) — Shared: Sandbox, Space Sim, Space. Also features 2d and exploration. Tags: Sandbox, Space Sim, Space
Rocket Science (2020) — Shared: Space, Sandbox, Building. Also features exploration and flight. Tags: Space, Sandbox, Building
Cities: Skylines (2015) — Shared: Simulation, Building, Sandbox. Also features city builder and management. Tags: Simulation, Building, Sandbox
SPORE™ Galactic Adventures (2009) — Shared: Simulation, Space, Sandbox. Also features action and adventure. Tags: Simulation, Space, Sandbox
HELLION (2019) — Shared: Simulation, Space, Space Sim. Also features multiplayer and survival. Tags: Simulation, Space, Space Sim
Star Trucker (2024) — Shared: Space Sim, Space, Simulation. Also features transportation and automobile sim. Tags: Space Sim, Space, Simulation
Stormworks: Build and Rescue (2020) — Shared: Sandbox, Building, Physics. Also features open world and base building. Tags: Sandbox, Building, Physics
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition (2020) — Shared: Simulation, Physics. Also features flight and realistic. Tags: Simulation, Physics
Starbase (2021) — Shared: Building, Space Sim, Simulation. Also features open world and massively multiplayer. Tags: Building, Space Sim, Simulation
Kepler Project0 — Shared: Simulation, Space, Space Sim. Also features exploration and singleplayer. Tags: Simulation, Space, Space Sim
Galaxy Engine (2025) — Shared: Simulation, Sandbox, Space. Also features casual and 2d. Tags: Simulation, Sandbox, Space
BeamNG.drive (2015) — Shared: Simulation, Physics, Sandbox. Also features driving and realistic. Tags: Simulation, Physics, Sandbox
SPORE™ (2008) — Shared: Sandbox, Simulation, Space. Also features god game and open world. Tags: Sandbox, Simulation, Space
Spaceflight Simulator 20 — Shared: Simulation, Space Sim, Sandbox. Also features exploration and 3d. Tags: Simulation, Space Sim, Sandbox
Prison Architect (2015) — Shared: Simulation, Building, Sandbox. Also features base building and colony sim. Tags: Simulation, Building, Sandbox
Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager0 — Shared: Space, Simulation, Sandbox. Also features singleplayer and 3d. Tags: Space, Simulation, Sandbox
Dyson Sphere Program (2021) — Shared: Space, Building, Simulation. Also features automation and base building. Tags: Space, Building, Simulation
Besiege (2020) — Shared: Simulation, Sandbox, Physics. Also features destruction and medieval. Tags: Simulation, Sandbox, Physics
Satisfactory (2024) — Shared: Building, Sandbox, Simulation. Also features base building and automation. Tags: Building, Sandbox, Simulation
DCS World Steam Edition (2013) — Shared: Simulation, Sandbox. Also features flight and free to play. Tags: Simulation, Sandbox
Meco Rocket Simulator (2025) — Shared: Simulation, Physics, Science. Also features choose your own adventure and automation. Tags: Simulation, Physics, Science
Space Crash Simulator (2025) — Shared: Space Sim, Simulation, Space. Also features casual and destruction. Tags: Space Sim, Simulation, Space
Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition (2014) — Shared: Simulation, Moddable, Sandbox. Also features flight and realistic. Tags: Simulation, Moddable, Sandbox
My Summer Car (2025) — Shared: Simulation, Building, Sandbox. Also features automobile sim and open world. Tags: Simulation, Building, Sandbox
Rela (2026) — Shared: Simulation, Physics, Education. Also features stylized and singleplayer. Tags: Simulation, Physics, Education
Starfield (2023) — Shared: Space, Space Sim, Moddable. Also features open world and singleplayer. Tags: Space, Space Sim, Moddable
EVE Online (2010) — Shared: Space Sim, Simulation, Space. Also features exploration and adventure. Tags: Space Sim, Simulation, Space
Stationeers (2017) — Shared: Physics, Building, Sandbox. Also features early access and base building. Tags: Physics, Building, Sandbox
FTL: Faster Than Light (2012) — Shared: Space, Indie, Space Sim. Also features roguelike and strategy. Tags: Space, Indie, Space Sim
Avorion (2020) — Shared: Sandbox, Space Sim, Building. Also features exploration and open world. Tags: Sandbox, Space Sim, Building
Final Orbit (2026) — Shared: Simulation, Sandbox, Space. Also features open world and exploration. Tags: Simulation, Sandbox, Space
RemoteSpace: First Settlement0 — Shared: Space Sim, Simulation, Building. Also features strategy and resource management. Tags: Space Sim, Simulation, Building
Nimbatus - The Space Drone Constructor (2020) — Shared: Space Sim, Space, Building. Also features strategy and singleplayer. Tags: Space Sim, Space, Building
Interstellar Rift (2020) — Shared: Space Sim, Building, Sandbox. Also features open world and exploration. Tags: Space Sim, Building, Sandbox