- #1 Starship EVO
97% matchVery Positive84% of 1,210 reviews2020
Dev: Moonfire Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Mine and craft your way to orbit, build your own starship and explore a vast, dangerous galaxy alongside your crew. For players who love a meaningful survival progression, a unique and elegant building system, and epic space-opera scale.
Why similar: Space 35.6%, Sandbox 14.4%, Simulation 12.8%, Building 9.4%, Space Sim 7.4% ★
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on high-fidelity ship construction with a robust physics engine that makes every design choice feel impactful.
- #2 Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander
96% matchVery Positive95% of 12,431 reviews2022
Dev: Walternate Realities
Windows
Median: 19.3 hrsMean: 40.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Design and simulate the starships of your dreams! Command your ship or fleet in epic battles and manage your crew while exploring a dangerous galaxy. Play alone or with friends, test your ships in online PvP, and let your imagination reach for the stars!
Why similar: Space 39.6%, Sci-fi 17.7%, Space Sim 14.2% ★, Building 10.7%, Simulation 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers an incredibly deep modular ship-building system where every component placement affects your vessel's combat performance and structural integrity.
- #3 StarMade
96% 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 46.2%, Sandbox 19.4%, Sci-fi 7.9%, Building 7.6%, Simulation 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A voxel-based space sandbox that allows players to build massive, functional space stations and capital ships from the ground up.
- #4 Avorion
95% matchVery Positive90% of 14,288 reviews2020
Dev: Boxelware
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18.6 hrsMean: 98.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A procedural co-op space sandbox where players can build their own space ships out of dynamically scalable blocks. Fight epic space battles, explore, mine, trade, wage wars and build your own empire to save your galaxy from being torn apart by an unknown enemy.
Why similar: Space 34.9%, Sandbox 17.6%, Space Sim 14.8% ★, Sci-fi 10.2%, Simulation 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features a procedural, block-based building system that allows for immense creative freedom when designing your own fleet of ships.
- #5 Reassembly
94% 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 48.6%, Sandbox 21.2%, Building 13.9%, Sci-fi 5.2%, Action 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: Uses a unique modular design system where you snap parts together to create custom ships that thrive in a vibrant, physics-driven galaxy.
- #6 Space Engineers
94% 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: Space 36.7%, Sandbox 17.7%, Space Sim 14.7% ★, Simulation 11.5%, Building 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive experience for complex, physics-based ship construction and engineering in a vast, open-space environment.
- #7 Interstellar Rift
93% 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 30.9%, Sandbox 16.8%, Space Sim 15.7% ★, Building 10%, Sci-fi 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique ship-building system that requires you to design both the exterior hull and the interior layout of your vessel.
- #8 Astrox Imperium
92% 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 49.5%, Sandbox 13.7%, Space Sim 12% ★, Simulation 11.9%, Sci-fi 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A sandbox space-sim that captures the feeling of independent exploration and ship progression in a vast, dangerous universe.
- #9 X4: Foundations
91% matchMostly Positive80% of 27,985 reviews2018
Dev: Egosoft
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 94.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Your journey to building a vast space empire begins behind the controls of a single ship. Explore the stars, trade goods, fight battles, build stations, buy and equip ships, and command fleets in a living, fully simulated universe that reacts to your decisions.
Why similar: Space 35.2%, Sandbox 18.1%, Space Sim 15.5% ★, Simulation 11%, Sci-fi 8%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep, complex space simulation where you can manage entire fleets and customize your ships with various modules and weaponry.
- #10 Empyrion - Galactic Survival
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 34,087 reviews2020
Dev: Eleon Game Studios
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 76.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Build and explore in a true space sandbox survival adventure. Construct mighty capital vessels, sprawling planetary settlements, and vast space stations in your galactic journey to discover the mysteries of Empyrion!
Why similar: Space 36%, Sandbox 14.9%, Space Sim 12.8% ★, Simulation 12.6%, Sci-fi 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines modular ship and base building with survival mechanics and seamless planetary exploration.
- #11 BossConstructor
90% matchMostly Positive73% of 217 reviews2016
Dev: Neomateria Games GmbH
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Scavenge modules, combine them in the deadliest and most efficient ways imaginable, and fly your very own spaceship through alien space with BossConstructor. Thousands of procedurally generated galaxies await you and your space-faring collection of assembled modules to explore them.
Why similar: Space 48.1%, Simulation 18.9%, Building 10.2%, Action 7.8%, Indie 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Centers entirely around the modular construction of ships, where you must balance power, weaponry, and hull integrity to defeat challenging bosses.
- #12 Hardspace: Shipbreaker
87% matchVery Positive89% of 21,702 reviews2022
Dev: Blackbird Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Equipped with cutting-edge salvaging tech, carve & slice spaceships to recover valuable materials. Upgrade your gear to take on more lucrative contracts and pay your billion credits debt to LYNX Corp!
Why similar: Space 43.9%, Sandbox 14.4%, Sci-fi 13.2%, Simulation 12.4%, Space Sim 9% ★
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the reverse of ship building, forcing you to understand the intricate construction of ships as you carefully dismantle them piece by piece.
- #13 Evochron Mercenary
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 434 reviews2012
Dev: StarWraith 3D Games LLC
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
The life of an independent mercenary is rarely without excitement. Your spacecraft awaits and your adventure begins in the Sapphire star system.
Why similar: Space 47.4%, Simulation 14.7%, Sandbox 10.7%, Space Sim 10.5% ★, Sci-fi 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A hardcore space simulation that emphasizes realistic flight mechanics and deep customization options for your pilot and ship.
- #14 Void Destroyer 2
88% matchVery Positive80% of 664 reviews2020
Dev: Iteration 11
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Start with nothing... End with everything! All you have is a basic ship, barely fit for combat, with it you'll start your journey and empire. A open world space sandbox, inspired by and expanding the classics.
Why similar: Space 30.7%, Sandbox 16.4%, Space Sim 14.5% ★, Simulation 9.9%, Sci-fi 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: Blends sandbox exploration with tactical ship combat and a modular upgrade system that keeps your fleet feeling personal.
- #15 Celestial Command
89% 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 44.6%, Sandbox 13.9%, Simulation 13.6%, Sci-fi 7.2%, Space Sim 7% ★
Why You'll Like It: Features a physics-based building system where you must manage energy, thrusters, and structural stability to keep your ship flying.
- #16 SpaceBourne
86% matchMostly Positive77% of 805 reviews2020
Dev: Burak Dabak
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Spacebourne is an open space exploration game with Rpg elements. Its world consists of different factions at war. You as an expert pilot need to choose your side or be on no one's side and create a force of your own. Load up your weapons, Ready your ship and warp to adventure.
Why similar: Space 59.2%, Simulation 20.3%, Space Sim 14.2% ★, Indie 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: An ambitious indie space-sim that combines RPG elements with ship customization and large-scale galactic exploration.
- #17 Kerbal Space Program
84% 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 45.9%, Sandbox 16.9%, Simulation 12.2%, Space Sim 11.2% ★, Building 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for physics-based construction, challenging you to build functional spacecraft capable of reaching orbit and beyond.
- #18 Space Pirates And Zombies 2
85% 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 55%, Sandbox 9.4%, Simulation 8.1%, Sci-fi 6.9%, Action 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: Includes a modular ship-building system where you salvage parts from fallen enemies to constantly upgrade and evolve your own vessel.
- #19 Wayward Terran Frontier: Zero Falls
86% 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 32.6%, Sandbox 17.7%, Space Sim 15.4% ★, Simulation 10.9%, Sci-fi 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Allows for highly detailed ship construction where individual components can be damaged or destroyed during intense space combat.
- #20 From the Depths
83% matchVery Positive89% of 12,523 reviews2020
Dev: Brilliant Skies Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 40.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Over 1000 unique components allow you to build and command voxel vehicles from the deep ocean to outer space! Forge strategies, allegiances and fleets strong enough to destroy eight deadly factions of the planet and reign supreme. A genre-defying mashup of simulation, building, RTS and RPG.
Why similar: Space 42.9%, Sandbox 27%, Building 15.8%, Simulation 14.3%
Why You'll Like It: While primarily focused on naval and aerial combat, its incredibly complex construction system is a dream for players who love engineering their own vehicles.
- #21 Between the Stars
81% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,427 reviews2024
Dev: Isolated Games
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Become the Captain of an interstellar cruiser and journey across the galaxy to save the Republic. During your journey you will have to make important decisions, improve the weaponry of your ship and fight against numerous enemies.
Why similar: Space 45.1%, Simulation 12.1%, Space Sim 11.9% ★, Sandbox 10.1%, Sci-fi 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Combines action-heavy space combat with simulation elements, allowing you to customize your ship to suit various mission types.
- #22 Landinar: Into the Void
84% 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 44%, Space Sim 13.2% ★, Sandbox 11%, Building 9.1%, Sci-fi 7%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down space adventure that emphasizes ship customization and exploration in a charming, handcrafted universe.
- #23 3030 Deathwar Redux - A Space Odyssey
82% 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 42.8%, Simulation 12.1%, Sandbox 10.8%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Space Sim 8.7% ★
Why You'll Like It: Provides a classic space-adventure feel with a focus on trading, combat, and upgrading your ship to survive in a hostile galaxy.
- #24 Rodina
82% 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 52.4%, Sandbox 14.4%, Sci-fi 9.7%, Space Sim 7.5% ★, Indie 4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a seamless, large-scale exploration experience with a focus on ship interior interaction and freedom of movement.
- #25 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 55%, Space Sim 15.1% ★, Sci-fi 10.6%, Building 6.4%, Open World 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: An exploration-focused space-sim that lets you research and add new modules to your ship as you discover the mysteries of the galaxy.
- #26 Rebel Galaxy
80% 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 59%, Sci-fi 11%, Space Sim 9.2% ★, Sandbox 6.5%, Simulation 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: While less focused on piece-by-piece building, it offers a satisfying progression system where you upgrade your ship's components to survive massive broadside battles.
- #27 VoidExpanse
81% 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 54.5%, Sandbox 14.6%, Sci-fi 10.8%, Simulation 8.1%, Action 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A space-based RPG that features a deep skill system and modular ship upgrades to help you survive in a dangerous, open-world setting.
- #28 X Rebirth
79% matchMixed44% of 7,305 reviews2013
Dev: Egosoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 50.2%, Simulation 16.1%, Sci-fi 10.8%, Sandbox 9%, Space Sim 8.1% ★
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on a single, highly detailed ship that you can upgrade and customize as you navigate a complex, living economy.
- #29 Azulgar: Star Commanders
79% matchMixed51% of 108 reviews2017
Dev: SZEINER
Windows
Azulgar: Star Commanders is a Sci-Fi open world sandbox game that puts you in a command of your own custom made space ship. Explore aftermath of the Azulgar event that reshaped the face of the solar system.
Why similar: Space 42.4%, Simulation 19.5%, Sci-fi 13.8%, Action 8%, Indie 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features a modular ship-building system set within a sandbox environment that encourages experimentation with different weapon loadouts.
- #30 Solar 2
76% matchVery Positive91% of 2,205 reviews2011
Dev: Murudai
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Dynamic abstract sandbox universe. Changes and evolves as you do.
Why similar: Space 52%, Sandbox 18.5%, Simulation 8.5%, Space Sim 7.1% ★, Sci-fi 6%
- #31 Starbase
75% matchMixed56% of 6,702 reviews2021
Dev: Frozenbyte
Windows
Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 91.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Starbase is a hybrid voxel/vertex-based space MMO with a fully destructible and infinitely expanding universe, with a focus on building and designing spaceships and stations, exploration, resource gathering, crafting, trading, and combat.
Why similar: Space 32.1%, Sandbox 15.6%, Space Sim 14.8% ★, Simulation 10.5%, Building 10.4%
- #32 Jumpdrive
78% matchMostly Negative39% of 164 reviews2018
Dev: Meteoric Games
Windows
Jumpdrive is a sandbox space sim set in an alternative future heavily inspired by classic 80s sci-fi. Fight, trade and explore in a massive procedurally generated galaxy of millions of planets and stars. Amass money and power and upgrade and purchase new ships.
Why similar: Space 58.1%, Simulation 21.9%, Indie 7.7%, Action 7.1%, Open World 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: An indie space-sim that captures the core loop of exploring, trading, and upgrading your ship in a procedurally generated universe.
- #33 The Last Starship
71% 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: Space 34.4%, Sandbox 16.7%, Space Sim 13.7% ★, Sci-fi 11%, Simulation 10.8%
- #34 Starcom: Nexus
74% matchVery Positive91% of 2,274 reviews2019
Dev: Wx3 Labs, LLC
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Suddenly thrown into an unknown galaxy, you must explore, fight or befriend aliens and transform your ship from a small survey vessel into a powerful battlecruiser to unravel the mystery of the forces that brought you here and find your way home.
Why similar: Space 60%, Sci-fi 13.2%, Space Sim 9.9% ★, Building 4.4%, Action 4.3%
- #35 Spaceflight Simulator
72% 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 39.8%, Sandbox 20.7%, Space Sim 16.6% ★, Simulation 12.1%, Building 4.6%
- #36 Void Destroyer
77% matchMixed60% of 351 reviews2015
Dev: Iteration 11
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Combining the best of space combat and real time strategy. Victory can be tactical, a dogfight or capital ship slugging match - depending on how you decide to achieve it. Space combat on a RTS scale with space sim savagery.
Why similar: Space 49.9%, Simulation 19.3%, Sci-fi 10.9%, Space Sim 7.6% ★, Action 6.6%
- #37 Habitat
77% 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 54.8%, Sandbox 16.7%, Simulation 16.1%, Action 5.8%, Indie 5.8%
- #38 Autocraft
76% matchMixed56% of 297 reviews2017
Dev: Alientrap
Windows · Mac
Median: 54 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Create, Collect, and Crash in Autocraft, a physics destruction sandbox. Create your own cars, rockets, tanks, planes, boats, and more.
Why similar: Space 33.3%, Sandbox 25.8%, Simulation 16.5%, Building 11.7%, Space Sim 6.2% ★
- #39 Space Engineers 2
70% 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: Space 34.2%, Sandbox 17.6%, Sci-fi 11%, Simulation 10.3%, Space Sim 10.1% ★
- #40 Endless Sky
73% 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 60.4%, Sci-fi 9.3%, Simulation 7.7%, Space Sim 7.2% ★, Sandbox 6.3%
- #41 ΔV: Rings of Saturn
70% matchVery Positive93% of 3,305 reviews2023
Dev: Kodera Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A physics-based mining sim, set in the thickest debris field in Sol. Every action has a reaction, lasers are invisible without a medium, and your thrust is a potent weapon. Find trade, adapt your equipment to your playstyle, hire a crew to help. Unravel the mysteries of the rings, or just get rich.
Why similar: Space 43.2%, Space Sim 13.8% ★, Sci-fi 13.1%, Sandbox 12.1%, Simulation 9.4%
- #42 Star Horizon
75% matchMixed60% of 150 reviews2015
Dev: Orbital Knight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Experience fast action, thrilling levels, spectacular explosions and lots of pew-pew-pew. Star Horizon is a reboot for the on-rails space shooter genre.
Why similar: Space 40.3%, Simulation 13%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Sandbox 10.2%, Space Sim 9.4% ★
- #43 Darkstar One
74% matchVery Positive83% of 609 reviews2008
Dev: Ascaron Entertainment ltd.Pub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Darkstar One offers a fantastic amount of freedom of choice. The story-based missions gradually lead you deeper into the galaxy to new races, new technologies and ever stronger opponents. Explore a vast array of solar systems in search of hidden artifacts of ancient races, essential objects for upgrading your ship--the Darkstar One.
Why similar: Space 53.3%, Space Sim 14.9% ★, Sci-fi 12.7%, Simulation 8.6%, Action 7.3%
- #44 Space Pirates and Zombies
73% matchVery Positive91% of 3,143 reviews2011
Dev: MinMax Games Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Explore a randomly generated Galaxy populated with factions, enemies, missions, and items providing you with a unique experience each time you play.
Why similar: Space 66%, Sci-fi 12.3%, Sandbox 7.8%, Action 5.6%, Indie 4.6%
- #45 Star Valor
68% 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: Space 54.1%, Sandbox 21.9%, Sci-fi 10.9%, Action 5.1%, Open World 3.8%
- #46 Angels Fall First
71% matchVery Positive82% of 2,786 reviews2015
Dev: Strangely Interactive Ltd
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%
From commanding the battle standing on the bridge of your flagship all the way down to tactical infantry firefights - AFF brings together all the combat you ever wanted in a rich science fiction setting. Boarding, pilotable capital ships, deep weapon customization and full AI support included!
Why similar: Space 51%, Sci-fi 18%, Simulation 15.5%, Action 8.2%, Indie 6.2%
- #47 Objects in Space
72% matchMixed52% of 612 reviews2019
Dev: Flat Earth GamesPub: 505 Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Objects in Space is a retro space game centred on 2D point-and-click stealth action in a massive open world. Players have their own customisable ships and can meet people, become a trader, bounty hunter, explorer, scavenger or all of them at once.
Why similar: Space 45.7%, Simulation 21.4%, Space Sim 9.6% ★, Action 7.1%, Indie 6.6%
- #48 Jitter
66% 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 40.1%, Sandbox 17.8%, Space Sim 15.6% ★, Sci-fi 12.2%, Action 4.1%
- #49 Miner Wars 2081
73% matchMostly Negative36% of 386 reviews2012
Dev: Keen Software House
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Operate an advanced mining ship in a fully destructible and open-world environment!
Why similar: Space 45.1%, Simulation 23.4%, Action 11.7%, Indie 8.5%, Sci-fi 8.3%
- #50 Void Crew
65% matchVery Positive87% of 8,134 reviews2024
Dev: Hutlihut GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Void Crew is a Chaotic, Co-op Roguelite game for 1 to 6 players: Outfit your spaceship and crew for thrilling quests, brave fierce enemies in Space Battles... and try not to panic!
Why similar: Space 50.3%, Space Sim 28% ★, Sci-fi 10.1%, Action 4.3%, Indie 3.8%
- #51 Space Haven
67% matchVery Positive86% of 9,719 reviews2020
Dev: Bugbyte Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Embark on a space voyage with your ragtag crew of civilians in search of a new home. Build spaceships tile by tile, create optimal gas conditions, manage the needs and moods of their crew, encounter other space-faring groups, and explore the universe in this spaceship colony simulation.
Why similar: Space 33.4%, Sandbox 16.6%, Space Sim 12.4% ★, Simulation 10.7%, Sci-fi 10.4%
- #52 EVERSPACE™ 2
66% matchVery Positive86% of 12,587 reviews2023
Dev: ROCKFISH Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 29.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
EVERSPACE 2 is a fast-paced single-player spaceship shooter with exploration in space and on planets, tons of loot, RPG elements, mining, and crafting. Experience an exciting sci-fi story set in a vivid, handcrafted open world full of secrets, puzzles, and perils.
Why similar: Space 58.4%, Sci-fi 13.4%, Simulation 13.3%, Action 5.8%, Open World 5.2%
- #53 Planet Explorers
69% matchMixed62% of 6,817 reviews2016
Dev: Pathea Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Planet Explorers is an open world sandbox adventure RPG game set on a distant planet. The game uses a new OpenCL calculated voxel system to allow players to change the terrain in any way, create new objects such as weapons, vehicles, objects, and do it anywhere.
Why similar: Sandbox 47.7%, Building 13.4%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Open World 8.7%, Simulation 7.2%
- #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: Space 36.8%, Sandbox 17.5%, Space Sim 11.4% ★, Building 9.6%, Simulation 9.6%
- #55 Subdivision Infinity DX
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 105 reviews2019
Dev: MistFly GamesPub: Crescent Moon Games
Windows
Subdivision Infinity is an immersive and pulse pounding sci-fi space shooter featuring stunning graphics and tight spaceship game play. Hunt down and destroy enemy spacecraft, crush capital ships, mine asteroids for rare minerals, and find blueprints to craft amazing new vessels!
Why similar: Space 46.4%, Space Sim 16.4% ★, Sci-fi 13.6%, Action 8.7%, Indie 7%
- #56 StarShip Constructor
70% matchMixed67% of 267 reviews2017
Dev: SSCTEAM
Windows
Galaxy is on fire! Only you can save it! More than 20 modules and even more weapons and equipment,you can design your own spaceship and defeat the most powerful ships in galaxy!
Why similar: Space 59.8%, Sandbox 16.7%, Building 14.8%, Indie 8.7%
- #57 Battlevoid: Harbinger
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,057 reviews2016
Dev: Bugbyte Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Battlevoid: Harbinger is a hard sci-fi space exploration game blending roguelike, turn-based, star map strategy, and real-time space battles. You are a young commander venturing out into enemy territories, to unknown galaxies, never knowing what you will face as you jump out from hyperspace.
Why similar: Space 65.4%, Simulation 15.9%, Sci-fi 7.2%, Action 4.7%, Indie 4.4%
- #58 Into the Stars
71% matchMixed41% of 537 reviews2016
Dev: Fugitive GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Take the role of Captain in this Space Survival Simulation as you explore a massive star system in search of a new home for humanity. Outfit your ship, hand pick your crew and set off on a journey through an open-world where you must scavenge resources, shelter civilians and outrun a hostile alien force.
Why similar: Space 64%, Simulation 22.6%, Indie 6.5%, Action 5.2%, Adventure 1.7%
- #59 Nimbatus - The Space Drone Constructor
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,144 reviews2020
Dev: Stray Fawn StudioPub: Stray Fawn Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Command the Nimbatus and craft drones out of hundreds of different parts. Survive unknown threats in a fully destructible, procedural universe, compete against other players in different arenas or enjoy complete creative freedom in the sandbox.
Why similar: Space 37.2%, Space Sim 16.2% ★, Sandbox 14.3%, Sci-fi 13%, Building 8%
- #60 Dyson Sphere Program
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 90,027 reviews2021
Dev: Youthcat StudioPub: Gamirror Games
Windows
Median: 13.2 hrsMean: 75.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Build the most efficient intergalactic factory in space simulation strategy game Dyson Sphere Program! Harness the power of stars, collect resources, plan and design production lines and develop your interstellar factory from a small space workshop to a galaxy-wide industrial empire.
Why similar: Space 45.5%, Sandbox 13.6%, Simulation 9.9%, Sci-fi 9.7%, Building 9.5%