Games Like Luna's Wandering Stars

Create & destroy on an unimaginable scale with a realistic physics-based space simulator. Explore the beauty of our universe and the fragility of our planet. Use science to bend the laws of gravity, collide planets, boil away oceans, fire epic space lasers, and customize your universe.

Why similar: Simulation 41.2%, Space 23.5%, Physics 21.5%, Indie 13.9%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a comprehensive physics-based sandbox where you can manipulate gravity and celestial bodies just like in the seed game.

0RBITALIS is a satellite launching simulator with a retro-puzzle style. Launch your satellite into orbit and go head to head with the dominant force that formed the entire universe: Gravity.

Why similar: Simulation 41.2%, Space 17%, Puzzle 16.1%, Indie 13.6%, Physics 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the core focus on orbital mechanics and trajectory-based puzzle solving in a space environment.

Wrangle the hands and arms of a 1970s space cosmonaut and push, pull and twist your way through an increasingly precarious range of physically simulated stellar scenarios, where without gravity, nothing is still, nothing is secure, and nothing is simple.

Why similar: Simulation 28.9%, Physics 20.8%, Space 18.1%, Puzzle 15.4%, Action 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: Challenges players with complex physics-based movement and puzzle-solving in a zero-gravity space setting.

Gravity Ghost is a physics game with a twist. Run, jump, and soar around planets, using gravity to glide through the air. Explore a shattered galaxy and rescue its survivors, armed with powerups and mysterious terraforming powers. Meet the 7 magical guardians and best their challenges. There's no killing, no dying, and no way to fail.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 50.9%, Physics 24.5%, Indie 17.9%, Puzzle 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features beautiful physics-based movement and gravity-swing mechanics that mirror the fluid motion of Luna's Wandering Stars.

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: Simulation 31.7%, Space 28%, Physics 25.7%, Action 14.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a highly realistic physics simulation for navigating a spacecraft through hazardous space debris.

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: Simulation 41.6%, Space 30%, Physics 22%, Indie 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It is the definitive experience for mastering orbital mechanics and realistic space physics.

Enter the ambient world of Osmos: elegant, physics-based gameplay, dreamlike visuals, and a minimalist, electronic soundtrack. Your objective is to grow by absorbing other motes. Propel yourself by ejecting matter behind you. But be wise: ejecting matter also shrinks you. Relax - good things come to those who wait.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 25.2%, Puzzle 25%, Indie 20.2%, Physics 16.9%, Space 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based game that relies on gravity and momentum to navigate through space-like environments.

Experience life in space using cutting edge drone simulation technology. You can never fail — build ships, make friends, live forever.

Why similar: Simulation 22.8%, Physics 16.6%, Space 16.2%, Puzzle 14.4%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based space puzzle game that requires careful manipulation of objects in zero gravity.

Navigate the beauty and hazards of the solar system while riding a wave of light through 100+ levels in this innovative action-puzzle game!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 34.1%, Indie 27.1%, Puzzle 18.4%, Space 13.4%, Action 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A trajectory-based puzzle game that emphasizes managing motion and pathing through space-themed levels.

Tiny Space Academy is a 2D space sim where you can grow your own space agency and explore our solar system with rockets you design! Learn basic orbital mechanics, run science experiments, and get your astronauts back to Earth safely.

Why similar: Simulation 42.4%, Space 23.9%, Physics 23.7%, Indie 10%

Why You'll Like It: Combines space exploration with physics-based rocket construction and orbital flight mechanics.

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: Simulation 45.8%, Space 28.9%, Action 14.1%, Indie 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A space simulation game that emphasizes realistic physics and construction in a modular space environment.

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 39.8%, Action 18.8%, Great Soundtrack 16.6%, Indie 13.1%, Physics 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on physics-based ship building and combat within a vast, procedurally generated space environment.

A physics-powered action roguelike. Grab asteroids, catch missiles, and hurl them back at swarming enemies. Build wild loadouts, defeat colossal bosses, and push deeper into a collapsing galaxy.

Why similar: Physics 42.3%, Space 31.2%, Action 26.5%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that utilizes physics-based combat and gravity-defying movement in space.

Guide your puddle of fluid through a vast range of environments and puzzles!

Why similar: Simulation 37.1%, Physics 20.1%, Puzzle 15.5%, Indie 14.5%, Action 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based puzzle game where you must guide fluid through complex environments using tilt and gravity.

Impulsion is a fast-paced first-person platformer designed to play with your nerves and reflexes! Make your way through 25 levels of increasing difficulty by manipulating physics to your advantage, shooting force fields to slow down or speed yourself up and the environment!

Why similar: Action 29.8%, Great Soundtrack 26.8%, Indie 22.9%, Space 10.5%, Puzzle 10%

Why You'll Like It: Features intense physics-based movement and momentum management that feels like a high-speed version of trajectory puzzles.

Light, darkness and remarkable puzzles! Bend the light to your will in this award winning physics-based puzzle game. Feel like a renaissance engineer, build your own solutions to light puzzles, feel your brain grow and all of that within the beautiful and mysterious world of LIT.

Why similar: Indie 38.6%, Great Soundtrack 19.5%, Simulation 18.1%, Puzzle 12.3%, Physics 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on physics-based light manipulation puzzles that require precise alignment and trajectory planning.

Start as an asteroid, grow by absorbing other celestial bodies to become a planet, a star, and ultimately a black hole. Experience realistic gravity and orbital physics in an ever-evolving sandbox universe.

Why similar: Simulation 42%, Space 26.8%, Physics 25.5%, Indie 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing space simulation that focuses on gravity-based movement and orbital paths.

Defy Gravity is an action platformer that is a mix between classic platforming and gravity based puzzle solving.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 22.6%, Space 21.7%, Puzzle 19.2%, Indie 17.4%, Action 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that centers on manipulating gravity to traverse challenging space-themed levels.

Named Game of the Year 2019 by Giant Bomb, Polygon, Eurogamer, and The Guardian, Outer Wilds is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 38.5%, Space 24.5%, Puzzle 15.6%, Simulation 10.2%, Indie 8%

Why You'll Like It: Features a solar system governed by realistic orbital mechanics and physics-based exploration.

A unique combination of space and racing sims. Choose between fast-paced, explosive action or more realistic simulation where drifting around every corner becomes more than just a gimmick - it's a necessity. Race around distinct locations such as the rings of Saturn or orbital city on Venus.

Why similar: Simulation 59.2%, Indie 18.8%, Space 15%, Action 7%

Why You'll Like It: A space racing game that prioritizes realistic orbital physics and flight dynamics over arcade-style movement.

Gravitas is a short first-person puzzle platforming game that transports you to the Gallery of Refined Gravity. Manipulate gravity and the gallery itself to prove yourself a pupil worthy of the Curator’s masterwork.

Why similar: Puzzle 57.6%, Indie 25.2%, Space 17.2%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person puzzle game that relies heavily on gravity manipulation to solve environmental challenges.

As a subatomic particle you start a journey into subatomic space! This arcade title takes you to the limits of your reaction speed - and with the powerful level editor you can create even harder challenges!

Why similar: Level Editor 42.6%, Great Soundtrack 17.3%, Simulation 15.5%, Action 12.7%, Indie 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-action game that uses physics-based movement to navigate through space-themed obstacle courses.

Devilishly difficult but insanely rewarding physics puzzler. Play through 85 levels of diverse and ingenious physics-based challenges.

Why similar: Puzzle 39.3%, Indie 29.8%, Physics 18.1%, Action 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based puzzle game that requires precise control and momentum management to navigate levels.

Crayon Physics Deluxe is a 2D physics puzzle / sandbox game, in which you get to experience what it would be like if your drawings would be magically transformed into real physical objects. Solve puzzles with your artistic vision and creative use of physics.

Why similar: Puzzle 28.8%, Physics 27.7%, Indie 17%, Level Editor 11.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic physics-based puzzle game where you draw objects to interact with the environment through gravity.

Use the force of gravity in this fast-paced space shooter with realistic physics and orbital mechanics.

Why similar: Simulation 36.7%, Physics 24.9%, Space 23.6%, Action 14.9%

Enter the Aperture Science Enrichment Center and experience Bridge Constructor Portal – the unique merging of the classic Portal™ and Bridge Constructor™ games.

Why similar: Simulation 35.1%, Level Editor 22.4%, Puzzle 21.1%, Physics 18.8%, Indie 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: Applies strict physics-based engineering to solve complex puzzles in a sci-fi setting.

Superflight is an intense, easy to learn wingsuit game with an infinite number of beautiful procedurally generated maps. A great game to relax for half an hour and chase your latest highscore!

Why similar: Indie 40.3%, Action 23.1%, Physics 20.5%, Simulation 16.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on physics-based flight and momentum management through procedurally generated environments.

Merge planets together in this puzzle game with soft physics. Can you make it to the sun? Can you merge two suns? Find out for science!

Why similar: Simulation 36.9%, Puzzle 26.7%, Physics 25.8%, Space 5.4%, Indie 5.1%

Great Permutator is a puzzle. Hard and tricky. One in which you will have to build a complex system of conveyors and various devices so that the colored boxes can travel across the factory and arrive at right places and in right order. If you are into clever engineering puzzles, this game is for you.

Why similar: Simulation 31.2%, Level Editor 31.1%, Puzzle 17.9%, Great Soundtrack 10.5%, Indie 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle game that focuses on automation and building systems, appealing to the technical side of physics-based games.

Zachtronics is back with an ambitious new design-based puzzle game. Take on the role of a Reactor Engineer working for SpaceChem, the leading chemical synthesizer for frontier colonies. Construct elaborate factories to transform raw materials into valuable chemical products!

Why similar: Puzzle 47.4%, Great Soundtrack 26.3%, Indie 13.8%, Simulation 7.4%, Space 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: While more logic-focused, it shares the complex puzzle-solving and system-building spirit of space-themed engineering.

Conquer the Settled Galaxy in Periapsis: Eclipse where gravity, heat and the physics of space are the keys to conquest. Master orbital mechanics, real-world inspired weapons and nuclear rockets to outmaneuver dozens of hostile ships and claim victory for the Exiled Empire.

Why similar: Simulation 41.5%, Space 27.9%, Physics 22.5%, Indie 8.1%

Rocks and Rockets - a terrific action game where you have to control the rocket and to cope with a very hostile environment.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 37.1%, Indie 29.5%, Physics 19%, Puzzle 14.5%

Fight against brain-rot in this story-driven educational physics puzzle game. You will need to learn and apply high school physics concepts to solve increasingly challenging problems and uncover a galaxy spanning plot. When you have finished, you will be able to take a college level physics course.

Why similar: Simulation 45.2%, Physics 30.4%, Puzzle 24.4%

Explore the cosmos as a comet, orbiting planets with a realistic gravity system and a backdrop of procedurally generated nebulae. Learn to use planetary gravity to your advantage, and relax in the ambience of space.

Why similar: Simulation 30%, Space 23.1%, Physics 22.2%, Puzzle 18%, Indie 6.7%

Interstellar Logistics Inc. is an action puzzle game. The player shoots an object from Point A to Point B using the gravity of planets, stars, and black holes while hitting certain points along the way. There's a lot more to the game, but that is the basic idea.

Why similar: Puzzle 41.5%, Space 34.7%, Physics 23.8%

What if someone knew your mind better than you did? The Swapper is an award-winning, narrative driven puzzle game set in the furthest reaches of space.

Why similar: Puzzle 37.2%, Space 24.2%, Great Soundtrack 21.4%, Indie 13.7%, Action 3.6%

A unique puzzle game : a nonviolent trickshooting challenge with gamepad VR option.

Why similar: Simulation 36%, Great Soundtrack 17.1%, Action 16.7%, Indie 12.2%, Physics 9.5%

Shift Quantum is a brain-busting platformer using a unique mechanic called SHIFTING, a way to twist your environment and invert space around you. Bend your mind to reach the exit of each level and unveil the secrets of a strange program. Extend the experience, create and share your own levels.

Why similar: Level Editor 37.2%, Great Soundtrack 25.3%, Action 15%, Indie 14.1%, Puzzle 8.4%

Elegant and minimal, Duet asks players simply to navigate two orbiting spheres past an increasingly complex maze of falling obstacles. As the difficulty increases, the tension mounts, and a peculiar narrative unfolds.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 49.3%, Indie 23.2%, Action 19.6%, Puzzle 7.9%

Travel through space. Attend the planets. Gather resources. Find artifacts.

Why similar: Simulation 38.8%, Action 35%, Indie 14.7%, Space 11.4%

MirrorMoon EP is a game about mystery and exploration set in outer space. These space travels begin on a red planet and its unique moon and extend across galaxies. The single player part of MirrorMoon EP blends adventure and exploration with navigation-based puzzle solving.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 28.6%, Puzzle 26.2%, Space 25.5%, Indie 19.6%

Change the direction of gravity to navigate through packs of levels in this fast-paced, high skill ceiling game! Designed for speed running, this game features a leaderboard, a split timer, and a level editor out of the box.

Why similar: Level Editor 35.4%, Action 18.7%, Puzzle 17.8%, Space 17.8%, Physics 7.5%

A long-forgotten species, a hostile planet and a journey of discovery! Welcome to the world of Lumini – split and reform your swarm, evolve and discover new abilities to bring the Lumini back to their former glory...

Why similar: Indie 100%

Improvise fuel efficient trajectories to keep your rusty ship running. Break into a space station with an asteroid. Tow a sofa into a black hole. Experience the perils and intrigue of space exploration with 1-4 players.

Why similar: Simulation 32.4%, Physics 22.3%, Action 17.3%, Space 14.5%, Indie 13.6%

Nominated as a IGF Seamus McNally Finalist, NightSky is an ambient action-puzzle game that offers a gameplay experience unlike any other—cerebral challenges fill uniquely designed picturesque worlds. The player must maneuver a sphere by using realistic physics to advance; each of these worlds is broken into different areas.

Why similar: Physics 37.1%, Puzzle 33.2%, Indie 29.7%

The Battle of Sol is an intense space action game where you participate in epic capital ship battles, thrilling dogfights, space station raids, and much more as you liberate humanity's solar system from enemies determined to bring us to its fiery end.

Why similar: Simulation 49.8%, Action 21%, Space 16.2%, Indie 13%

Retrace the path of the Prime Mover to uncover the story of the Byte of Burden! Prime Mover is an open-ended puzzle game about designing circuit boards.

Why similar: Simulation 45.2%, Puzzle 22.1%, Great Soundtrack 16.7%, Indie 16%

Play with lasers and solve puzzles in Laser Attraction. Use reflection, refraction, dispersion and filtration to direct the laser beams, mix and separate colours, open doors, hit targets and complete puzzles.

Why similar: Simulation 38.9%, Physics 25.5%, Puzzle 22.9%, Indie 12.8%

Domino Sky is a physics based game where you place and topple domino pieces to solve puzzles. Free build mode also available.

Why similar: Simulation 23.9%, Physics 20.4%, Puzzle 17.9%, Great Soundtrack 13.3%, Indie 12.9%

An addictive physics-based vehicle building puzzle game. Build weird and wonderful vehicles using whatever you can find. Master rockets, balloons, parachutes and more. Save as many Keebles as you can, and be quick - the Whale at the End of the World won't wait forever.

Why similar: Indie 35.9%, Physics 32.8%, Action 31.3%

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: Action 26.7%, Space 23.6%, Indie 17.9%, Great Soundtrack 17.6%, Simulation 14.2%

Lodestar sends you and your squad of friends on your own space odyssey. Traverse multiple planets in a journey to get home without losing yourself or your ship to the perils of the unknown! Solve puzzles, gather resources, mine asteroids, and survive... with your own oh-so welcoming AI sidekick!

Why similar: Space 52.1%, Puzzle 47.9%

Become a Space Mechanic! Get your hands dirty, explore the depths of space and repair broken machinery. Diagnose problems using diagrams and tools, perform repairs, manage your resources and watch the simulated machinery come alive. Or just gaze upon the beauty of the Solar System.

Why similar: Simulation 43%, Space 25.2%, Physics 18.4%, Indie 13.4%

From stardust to cosmic sovereign! In this unique space game, evolve by devouring everything. Grow from a tiny rock into a massive galaxy. Each swallow brings growth, each evolution brings victory. Unlock the universe's ultimate secrets!

Why similar: Space 41.6%, Physics 37.8%, Indie 20.6%

Orbit a planet, fire your laser, and mine it to the core. Upgrade your ship and conquer seasonal hazards across four unique zones. A satisfying incremental mining game set in space.

Why similar: Space 52.1%, Simulation 35.2%, Indie 12.6%

Satellite Command is a realistic, relaxing astrophysics simulator. Complete contracts with real data, launch and take control of ever more powerful Satellites, research advanced technology and build your Space Agency!

Why similar: Simulation 40.9%, Space 23.2%, Physics 22.5%, Indie 13.4%

Build and design your own fleets and stand opposed to the Particulate in this physics/strategy/RTS/fleet hybrid. Build partially destructible and self repairing ships that interact with enemies less controlled by some scripted logic and more driven by a real time massive physics particle simulation.

Why similar: Simulation 55.6%, Space 23.4%, Indie 21%

Gravity Field is a spatial-logic puzzle game with time inverted objects, with no top or bottom.

Why similar: Simulation 38.3%, Physics 24.4%, Puzzle 20.6%, Indie 11.9%, Action 4.7%