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Games Like Next Space Rebels

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Simulation, Singleplayer, Physics, Space.

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SPACE IS FOR EVERYONE. In Next Space Rebels, you will develop from a naive rocket hobbyist into an experienced space activist by designing, building, and launching rockets of increasing complexity.

Reviews: Very Positive — 86% — of 355 reviews
Released: 2021-11-17
Developer: Studio Floris Kaayk
Publisher: Balor Games
Genres: Indie, Simulation
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Median playtime: 4.4 hrs
Mean playtime: 7.8 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 96%

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    Windows
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    Dev: BKNLab
    Windows

    Welcome to our ethical hacker's organisation: we will teach you how to use actual hacker tools (terminal, proxy, reverse shells...) to scan the network, crack passwords, bypass server security and solve the mystery of the Bikini-72 space station.

    Why similar: Simulation 56.6%, Interactive Fiction 27%, Puzzle 12.5%, Indie 1.7%, Adventure 1.1%

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