60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Science, Simulation, Space, Physics.
Design real rocket engines with real physics, no black boxes. You're an underpaid engineer at Mecodyne, building engines that fire only if they'd work for real, without regard for your safety. A serious engineering sim that teaches by doing. Built solo.
Rocket Science
Take part in a space program. Design spacecrafts and send them off to explore the vast expanses of space. Experience the real scale of the Solar system and the size of its celestial bodies.
Kerbal Space Program
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.
Take part in a space program. Design spacecrafts and send them off to explore the vast expanses of space. Experience the real scale of the Solar system and the size of its celestial bodies.
Why similar: Science 16.4%, Space 11.3%, Education 11.1%, Flight 11.1%, Space Sim 10.7%
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: Science 18.8%, Space 18.2%, Sandbox 13.4%, Space Sim 12.1%, Physics 10.9%
Do you have what it takes to become an astronaut? Reentry is a realistic space flight simulator inspired by the early NASA space programs, from orbiting Earth in Mercury and Gemini, to the moon landing in project Apollo. Learn the procedures. Operate the spacecraft. Complete the mission.
Why similar: Science 15.2%, Flight 13.4%, Space Sim 12.5%, Space 12.2%, Education 8.8%
Build rockets and fly them around the Solar System in this realistic aerospace sandbox. Attempt landings, build space stations, drive rovers, perform spacewalks, explore alien worlds, and get your crew home safe.
Why similar: Space Sim 15.6%, Science 13.6%, Sandbox 12.5%, Flight 12.4%, Space 10.1%
Explore the Solar System. Mine and drop asteroids. Colonize and terraform. Lead the space race and compete with other corporations on your way to profit. Watch the expansion of human race over the centuries.
Why similar: Science 19.6%, Space 13.6%, Sandbox 11.8%, Space Sim 11.6%, Physics 10.2%
This is a simulation based upon real physics. Its specifically for use with 3D headsets such as the HTC Vive and Oculus quest. It gives you a 3D perspective of how gravity works and interacts on all the bodies in a solar system. You can experiment with creating your own solar system.
Why similar: Education 19.1%, Science 16.2%, Space Sim 15.7%, Flight 14%, Simulation 10.4%
Become a pioneer of spaceflight. As an engineer in the Soviet Space Program you will be responsible for repairing, fixing and building the iconic spacecraft and rockets from the R-7 family.
Why similar: Science 18.1%, Space 12.3%, Space Sim 12.3%, Sandbox 10.6%, Physics 10.1%
Master the cockpit of highly realistic spacecraft in this Newtonian physics based sim. Take off from surface to space, plot a course between the planets and dock with space stations. Trade commodities or take shipping contracts to buy upgrades and optimize your build - every choice matters.
Why similar: Sandbox 14.2%, Space 13.6%, Science 12.6%, Space Sim 11.6%, Flight 9.9%
A physics sandbox of our Solar System. Fly the planets, change orbits, and watch Earth freeze, boil, or take a hit. Spawn worlds, cross Roche limits, and inspect atmospheres, magnetospheres, rings, and stellar heatmaps.
Why similar: Science 22.6%, Education 20.8%, Sandbox 17.1%, Physics 12.9%, Simulation 12.5%
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: Science 20.1%, Space 13%, Sandbox 12.2%, Space Sim 10.9%, Difficult 10.6%
A first-person astronomy simulator built on real astronomical data. Set up, align, and operate your telescope as the sky changes with location, date, and time. Use star charts and bright stars to find targets, then observe the Moon, planets, and faint, distant deep-sky objects through the eyepiece.
Why similar: Science 24%, Space Sim 19.8%, Realistic 12.2%, Physics 10.7%, Sandbox 7.9%
Star Paws is a space simulator with sandbox elements. In this game, you play as an astronaut cat. Your goal is to develop your own space program. Build a spacecraft from a variety of components and venture in search for a strange signal coming from a distant deep corner of the Solar System!
Why similar: Science 20.1%, Space Sim 14.4%, Education 12.7%, Space 12%, Sandbox 10.5%
Pilot your ship through a perilous black hole system in this Space Action RPG. Engage in advanced ship combat, haul rare elements, and upgrade your vessel to survive. Stunning visuals, a deep narrative, and a rewarding progression system await as you uncover the abyss's dark secrets.
Why similar: Science 16.5%, Space Sim 12.9%, Education 12.6%, Space 12%, Sandbox 11.1%
Launch the Voyager space probe to the furthest depths of the Solar System! Use gravity to slingshot around planets and scan, orbit, or land on targets to earn stunning replays of your accomplishments.
Why similar: Science 19.1%, Flight 14.5%, Education 14.2%, Space 13.4%, Space Sim 11.8%
Build rockets and shoot them into space. Once you reach orbit, you are halfway to explore anywhere in the Solar System.
Why similar: Space 21.3%, Space Sim 18.9%, Science 17%, Education 14.3%, Simulation 10.7%
This program simulates astrophysics, allowing the creation of stellar systems in the void and the experience of being one of the celestial bodies.
Why similar: Science 25.4%, Education 20.5%, Physics 15.2%, Space 14%, Simulation 8.2%
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: Science 17%, Education 15.2%, Sandbox 13.8%, Space 13.5%, Space Sim 13.3%
This is a serious game. Made for educational purposes. It was made in order to enable students to understand the high school chemistry curriculum and to provide equality of opportunity.
Why similar: Science 24.9%, Education 24.6%, Sandbox 15.3%, Physics 11.6%, Simulation 10.7%
Realistic space flight simulator.
Why similar: Flight 16.2%, Science 16.1%, Space Sim 14.5%, Space 14.1%, Realistic 10.4%
The world's first science-based photorealistic interactive 3D planetarium that models the entire Universe, using procedural generation for uncharted areas.
Why similar: Science 17.5%, Space 13.7%, Sandbox 13.4%, Space Sim 12.8%, Education 12.8%
Bring to life anything you can imagine from rockets and airplanes to cars and more. Automate them with a visual programming language. Explore 3D planets and make your own. Share your creations online. Complete contracts, conquer milestones, and unlock technology in the newly added Career Mode.
Why similar: Science 17.6%, Education 12.3%, Flight 12.1%, Space Sim 11.9%, Space 9.1%
OnOrbit is a virtual space lab lets you assemble and operate space hardware as if you were actually in space. Make your own craft in a sandbox mode, then simulate its operation as part of the Supernational Space Cooperative (SSC). Climb the ranks and head out to the planets.
Why similar: Science 20.6%, Space Sim 14.7%, Sandbox 12.5%, Education 9.9%, Physics 9.5%
Celestarium, an astronomy game where you start as an amateur astronomer. Discover and map planets, sell data to corporates, improve your gear, start your own space agency, manage your own missions, build and fly rockets to discovered bodies. Explore, prosper and expand your presence in space.
Why similar: Science 20.2%, Space 15.8%, Physics 12.1%, Flight 12%, Space Sim 10.4%
Use the Nimbatus Drone Creator to construct physically simulated drones and try them out in a virtual testing environment. Do you have what it takes to become a drone engineer?
Why similar: Science 17.1%, Simulation 12.7%, Sandbox 11.7%, Space Sim 11.2%, Flight 11.2%
Don your xEMU Spacesuit, explore the Orontius Crater, and Lunar Module in an immersive first-person VR experience with out of this world accuracy and interaction. Follow real-life procedures, launch the Apollo-era Lunar Module, play Space Golf, and experience the moon like never before.
Why similar: Science 19.6%, Education 15.7%, Space 13.9%, Space Sim 10%, Physics 9%
A 2D space agency simulator where every object follows the same orbital physics. Land on moons, build colonies, deploy satellites, and reshape entire planetary systems. Deorbit a moon if you want.
Why similar: Science 16.9%, Space Sim 16.6%, Space 13.5%, Sandbox 13.3%, Flight 13%
Navigate through a detailed simulation of the solar system, where you can explore planets, moons, and other celestial bodies up close. Access detailed information, images, interactive content, quizzes and even mini-games where you can try to land a space probe.
Why similar: Space Sim 22.5%, Education 19.6%, Simulation 14.4%, Realistic 13.2%, Physics 10.6%
In Spaceflight Simulator, you will get to build your rockets, plan launches and flights, attempt landings, deploy payloads and explore new worlds.
Why similar: Science 19.8%, Space Sim 18.8%, Sandbox 17.2%, Space 16.5%, Simulation 6.7%
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: Science 20.7%, Education 16.6%, Space Sim 13.6%, Space 13.4%, Sandbox 13.1%
Physics sandbox game that uses a graphics card as a supercomputer. Change the laws of physics, design mechanisms, create A-Life worlds and inhabit them with living beings, experiment with evolution and AI.
Why similar: Sandbox 19.7%, Physics 17%, Education 14.2%, Space Sim 13.1%, Space 11.8%
Operate the Starship space launch system and learn how to catch a rocket to understand what it takes to colonize Mars in this ever-evolving simulation of SpaceX Starbase Texas.
Why similar: Flight 18.1%, Space Sim 17.8%, Sandbox 15.8%, Education 13.1%, Realistic 9.5%
A real-time 3D space simulator and interactive planetarium. Travel to any planet, moon, star, or galaxy and view it from any point in space and time. Accelerate time, land on alien worlds, and expand the universe with community-made add-ons.
Why similar: Space Sim 20.6%, Science 19.6%, Education 18.4%, Simulation 12.8%, Space 11.1%
The most scientifically accurate space warfare simulator ever made. Now with Steam Workshop!
Why similar: Science 24.9%, Space 22.8%, Realistic 16.7%, Simulation 12.2%, Space Sim 9.7%
An educational, family-friendly game about our very own Solar System. Fly through space, land on planets and learn all the essential information about planets. You can take quizzes about each planet to check your knowledge.
Why similar: Science 22.5%, Education 20.6%, Space 18.3%, Space Sim 14%, Flight 10.4%
Gravity in Space is an acurate-physics-based spacecraft flight and combat simulation. Learn how to use gravitational forces to navigate through surreal worlds, while you outplay your enemies and shoot them.
Why similar: Flight 19.6%, Space 16.5%, Difficult 13.4%, Physics 13.4%, Space Sim 12.9%
Real-time planetary collision sandbox powered by SPH physics: smash planets together and watch the destruction and its aftermath!
Why similar: Space Sim 23%, Space 18.2%, Sandbox 15%, Physics 14.4%, Simulation 8.3%
Master spaceflight and progress through realistic orbital mechanics challenges of increasing complexity. Plot maneuvers to coordinate transfer orbits, gravity assists, and high-stakes rendezvous.
Why similar: Space 20.6%, Physics 16.3%, Education 14.7%, Space Sim 14%, Simulation 13.9%
Design custom rockets and master 2D orbital mechanics to navigate a fully simulated solar system. Establish outposts, process local resources to launch interplanetary missions, and manage critical supply lines to keep your colony's workforce alive.
Why similar: Science 18.3%, Space Sim 17%, Flight 15.3%, Sandbox 15.2%, Space 10.8%
Space simulation moon game. Explore the moon, mars, venus and mercury in breathtaking real-time 3D. Explore their geological aspects. Battle against spaceships or a secret lunar base. Enter the ISS. Measure the moon. And get in the cockpit.
Why similar: Science 19.3%, Space Sim 17.4%, Education 16.5%, Space 14.8%, Flight 12.9%
Freely travel among the stars and planets in this made for VR astronomy simulation. Experience space from some of the smallest solar system bodies to our largest planets. Or leave the solar system to explore strange new worlds orbiting stars so distant it takes light thousands of years to get here.
Why similar: Science 26%, Education 20.8%, Space 14.9%, Space Sim 12.8%, Realistic 7.3%
Build ships from scrap and fly them in a gritty space sim. Venture solo or team up. Hunt for parts, haul vital resources, and keep your space agency afloat.
Why similar: Science 17.3%, Flight 13.9%, Space 13.3%, Sandbox 11.8%, Physics 10.6%
Gravity and exploration sandbox
Why similar: Space Sim 16.6%, Education 16.4%, Space 14.7%, Sandbox 13.7%, Physics 9.5%
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: Science 19%, Space 16.2%, Space Sim 14.1%, Physics 12.1%, Difficult 10.6%
This simulation software brings the solar system to your fingertips, allowing you to explore the orbits of planets and witness the fascinating effects of introducing new cosmic objects like asteroids, extra suns, or even a black hole.
Why similar: Education 25.8%, Space Sim 23.9%, Simulation 15.3%, Space 13.3%, Physics 10.4%
A family friendly casual game that teaches children about celestial bodies. Learn about the Sun, Earth, Jupiter, and the other celestial bodies that make up our Solar System. You or your child will also be able to create your own Solar System in a sleek and in-depth fashion!
Why similar: Science 26.6%, Education 22.5%, Space 17.5%, Space Sim 11.6%, Realistic 7%
A classic fantasy MMORPG powered by uMMORPG—discover dungeons, fight powerful creatures, forge rare equipment, and shape a living world alongside hundreds of players.
Why similar: Science 27.9%, Education 21.2%, Space Sim 19.8%, Space 16.5%, Simulation 8.1%
Lead a spaceyard: juggle contracts, design, prototype, and build all types of ships—from single-seat fighters to giant cruisers. Create custom vessels to meet precise client specs, then take the helm yourself to prove their worth.
Why similar: Space 19.5%, Space Sim 18.7%, Physics 13.9%, Flight 13.1%, Sandbox 12.9%
A sci-fi settlement building game with orbital mechanics. Start from a spaceship, scan asteroids, manage fuel, ore, electricity, time, and sanity, while expanding your settlement, exploring an alien solar system, and building stations and spacecraft to support your growing colony.
Why similar: Space Sim 18.9%, Science 18.9%, Space 11.2%, Physics 11.2%, Sandbox 10.4%
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: Space 19.6%, Space Sim 18%, Education 17.3%, Physics 15.8%, Simulation 9%
Explore time and space as you learn about astronomy and earn stars to buy overlays for the Earth and Sun and control the passage of time. Soon you will be able to simulate and observe Earth/Sun correspondences from any age and perspective as you use keyboard and mouse controls to fly through space.
Why similar: Science 21.6%, Flight 18.9%, Education 17.9%, Space Sim 11.7%, Space 11.2%
Control gravity, orbit around black holes, and have fun mastering physics with your car in space! With this educational puzzle game, only your genius and your analytical skills can get you out of trouble after a painful car crash on the Moon!
Why similar: Science 32.5%, Education 25.9%, Physics 16.3%, Space 8.7%, Sandbox 6.6%
Do you believe in quanta? Test your choices and luck in a unique physics simulation. Explore a multidimensional experiment, acquire properties, and analyze the ripple effects of your decisions. Remember: life is a difficult game. One fatal decision and IT’S OVER!
Why similar: Science 30.2%, Experimental 14.8%, Education 14.8%, Physics 14.7%, Simulation 12.2%
An easy to use, fully adjustable space lab with Einstein's special relativity equations in a three-spacecraft configuration. Play around with time dilation and relativistic Doppler effects in space at your own pace. Multiple viewpoints in 3D, real-time, with data export functionality.
Why similar: Sandbox 16%, Education 14.4%, Flight 12.6%, Physics 11.5%, Space Sim 11.2%
Dive into a VR universe of knowledge! Explore space, engineer inventions, and journey through Earth's history. Discover, learn, and be amazed.
Why similar: Science 21.1%, Education 17.3%, Sandbox 13%, Space Sim 12.8%, Space 12.6%
Starlight Brigade is a realistic space action-adventure game with a precise combat system and full 6DOF controls. You command the Wayfarer, an aging light cruiser centuries past her time. Plot missile salvos, hunt down your enemy, design munitions, manage your crew, and send engineers to fix damage.
Why similar: Flight 19.9%, Space 15.9%, Sandbox 15.6%, Space Sim 15.5%, Physics 12.9%
Lead an expedition into an unexplored solar system. Build rockets, aircraft, and other vehicles, discover new worlds, gather resources, complete missions, unlock technology, and grow a colony of tiny purple Klorps in this spaceflight sandbox.
Why similar: Space Sim 21.3%, Space 20.7%, Sandbox 17%, Simulation 14.1%, Physics 13.9%
Master physics in this hardcore orbital simulator where Einstein’s theories come to life. Plot trajectories and manipulate spacetime via general relativity, time dilation, and length contraction. Command your starship, outrun time, and explore a universe governed by real physics.
Why similar: Space Sim 23.6%, Flight 23%, Simulation 15.1%, Space 12%, Realistic 10.1%
Explore Earth in stunning detail! Fly through realistic atmosphere, discover landmarks with AI guide, and experience our planet like never before.
Why similar: Flight 21.7%, Education 20.6%, Space 15.3%, Space Sim 13.7%, Physics 11.2%
