60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Simulation, Space Sim, Space, Sci-fi.
Survive the void in Null Hørizøn. Trade, fight, and explore a retro-futuristic 3D galaxy with 2D sprites. Upgrade your ship, smuggle goods, and travel across the universe. Tactical Real-Time combat meets Grid-based exploration in this atmospheric space sim. The Null Hørizøn calls, Captain.
Haul Yeah!
Haul Yeah! is a chill co-op space trucking game. Live aboard your ship, grow food, cook meals, deploy drones, repair hull systems, trade on a player-driven market, and haul resources across 15 star systems. Play solo or with up to 3 friends via Steam.
X: Tension
X-Tension is the eagerly awaited expansion pack to X: Beyond the Frontier. The expansion is not limited by a linear plot line but makes use of new ways to expand your empire. You can now take part in missions that are offered to you throughout the game.
Haul Yeah! is a chill co-op space trucking game. Live aboard your ship, grow food, cook meals, deploy drones, repair hull systems, trade on a player-driven market, and haul resources across 15 star systems. Play solo or with up to 3 friends via Steam.
Why similar: Space Sim 39.3%, Simulation 15.3%, Exploration 7.1%, Space 6.9%, Inventory Management 6.4%
X-Tension is the eagerly awaited expansion pack to X: Beyond the Frontier. The expansion is not limited by a linear plot line but makes use of new ways to expand your empire. You can now take part in missions that are offered to you throughout the game.
Why similar: Space Sim 36.3%, Simulation 18.8%, Space 15.2%, Sandbox 11%, Economy 9.5%
Deep Claims is a space exploration game where you upgrade your ship and equipment in order to mine increasingly valuable and hazardous asteroids. Can you make it to the core?
Why similar: Space Sim 29.2%, Sandbox 15.7%, Space 11.1%, Management 10.7%, Simulation 10.2%
Command a crewed starship from the inside. Explore a living galaxy, answer distress calls, fight hostile ships, manage damage, craft supplies, and make captain-level choices during an interstellar war.
Why similar: Space Sim 15.7%, Space 14%, Sandbox 11.8%, Economy 11.7%, Simulation 10.3%
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 Sim 35.9%, Space 17.7%, Simulation 11.8%, Sandbox 9.9%, Tactical RPG 8.1%
X3: Reunion continues the epic space saga, blending deep space trading and intense real-time combat. Explore a vast universe, establish your empire, and shape the new frontier. With enhanced graphics and intricate economies, it's a journey of strategy, simulation, and interstellar intrigue.
Why similar: Space Sim 36.2%, Space 19.2%, Sandbox 12.4%, Simulation 11.5%, Economy 11.2%
You find yourself in a distant galaxy full of merchants, diplomats, bandits and powerful factions. Explore unknown galaxies, trade, fight pirates or become one. Uncover mysteries and shape the universe!
Why similar: Space Sim 49.6%, Sandbox 18.3%, Exploration 10.4%, Simulation 7.4%, Space 5.5%
Space Sim Tycoon – A sandbox transportation tycoon game where you can explore forbidden planets, gather resources, craft goods, and establish routes to manage your space empire.
Why similar: Space Sim 38.1%, Simulation 17%, Sandbox 15.7%, Space 7.9%, Management 6.8%
Fly a rented corporate vessel in a procedurally-generated universe, navigate risky routes, profit from changing markets before the opportunity disappears and you lose it all. Take jobs, navigate the markets, smuggle, lie. Do everything in order to keep flying.
Why similar: Space Sim 49.6%, Simulation 19%, Economy 11.1%, Space 7.1%, Inventory Management 5.6%
After a mysterious accident you are left are stranded, floating through space on a piece of a space station. Craft supplies and Hubs to expand what is now your home. But be warned space is a dangerous places where one mistake can mean certain death. Can you defy the odds and survive in space?
Why similar: Space Sim 37.5%, Sandbox 14.7%, Simulation 10.5%, Exploration 7.1%, Crafting 6.8%
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 Sim 29.1%, Space 23.3%, Simulation 18.8%, Sandbox 10.5%, Sci-fi 10.4%
Our goal is to depict the possibilities of space exploration & combat within a realistic environment- to emphasize the "science" in science-fiction. Key features to include: proper orbital mechanics for all objects in space, detailed ship system control, functionality, inter-dependency & damage reaction.
Why similar: Space Sim 65.6%, Simulation 23%, Space 11.4%
SPACE SEX SHOP is an 18+ store simulator where you have to open the first adult store in space 🚀✨. Manage your inventory, study demand among different alien races 👽🤖, develop your station, and step by step turn a small trading module into a galactic empire 👑.
Why similar: Space Sim 43.8%, Simulation 17.6%, Sandbox 15.7%, Space 9%, First-Person 6.7%
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 Sim 38.2%, Space 13.9%, Simulation 13.4%, Sandbox 11.7%, Crafting 6.8%
Voidless is a sci-fi space survival sandbox set in the near future within a realistic scale solar system. In first or third person, players can explore planets and asteroids, collect resources, and craft items. As well as building bases and ships, all with physics based flight and combat.
Why similar: Space Sim 35%, Sandbox 13.1%, Space 10.9%, Economy 8.7%, Simulation 8.2%
Caught in the middle of a violent conflict on the fringe of the galaxy — your ability to survive will depend on your piloting skills and combat savvy as a mercenary space fighter. But, as you explore the vastly detailed world of Tachyon: The Fringe, you will often find that the most powerful weapon on your ship is in your head.
Why similar: Space Sim 58.4%, Simulation 25.7%, Space 15.9%
Commanding a starship, you’ll trade goods across the galaxy, evade cosmic threats, and grow your trading empire. Do you have what it takes to outmaneuver rivals and become a trading legend? Take command of your destiny in Epic Space Trader, your journey to the stars begins now!
Why similar: Space Sim 33%, Economy 14.3%, Tactical RPG 11.6%, Simulation 10.7%, Space 9.3%
In the midst of a seemingly hopeless war among the stars, take control of highly customizable spacefighters to experience classic space combat action throughout a story-driven campaign.
Why similar: Space Sim 56.2%, Space 15.8%, Simulation 11%, Sci-fi 9.9%, Retro 5.9%
Triton Survival is an open world survival game about exploration, construction, engineering, and fighting on planets. Embark on this interstellar adventure and conquer the galaxy. Are you ready?
Why similar: Space Sim 30.9%, Sandbox 13.9%, Space 10.8%, Crafting 8.5%, Inventory Management 7.9%
The Human Race had advanced to the point where we could travel among the stars, we developed giant automated machines to help us colonise other worlds, but there was a fault in their programming and they turned and attacked. Forcing us to lay a trap to protect Earth and exiling the Human race to stay on Earth once again.
Why similar: Space Sim 32%, Space 18.1%, Simulation 17.5%, Sandbox 10%, Economy 9.9%
PlanetS is a space-themed open world game, allowing the player to explore the mysteries of the universe and various planets. First or third person camera, Craft system, flight simulation and online multiplayer.
Why similar: Space Sim 34.1%, Sandbox 14%, Simulation 10%, Space 8.8%, Exploration 6.4%
Trade your wares and eliminate the competition in a cutthroat world. Buy new ships and stations to mine and haul resources. Explore the vast emptiness of space.
Why similar: Space Sim 55.9%, Space 17.2%, Simulation 14%, Exploration 6.6%, Economy 6.3%
'EOPN – Test RS' is a true screening test from the French Air & Space Force, turned into a sci-fi turn-based strategy game set in a nebulous future. Train for your selections or just enjoy the dive in this immersive experience where the goal is to take the best decisions to survive.
Why similar: Space Sim 32.6%, Tactical RPG 15.8%, Space 10.5%, Perma Death 9.8%, Grid-Based Movement 6.6%
A "small" universe simulation, where you play as a black hole and try to absorb the whole universe. You decide the size and shape of the universe. Could also be used as a less meaningful CPU benchmark.
Why similar: Space Sim 55.8%, Simulation 17.4%, Space 15.5%, Sandbox 10.5%, Singleplayer 0.7%
Beltlife: Prospector is a GUI-based "hard" sci-fi business/work sim with economy simulation and RPG elements. Your focus is on maintaining your ship's systems and your health while prospecting for asteroid claims to auction on simulated markets.
Why similar: Space Sim 25.8%, Economy 16.3%, Space 15.8%, Simulation 14.9%, Inventory Management 10.8%
A hard sci-fi survival sim where each decision costs power. Every system drains your dying reactor. Pilot a crippled spacecraft across a real-scale solar system using true orbital mechanics, manage critical systems, and fight to reach Earth — where space itself is the only enemy you need.
Why similar: Space Sim 27.5%, Simulation 18.4%, Space 14.7%, Sandbox 11.3%, Survival 9.9%
A fast paced cooperative game where hippos run a growing space depot. Race against the clock to Scan, inspect, and ship the right materials using drones. Try to keep up. Other hipponauts such as yourself are relying on you.
Why similar: Space Sim 40.9%, Simulation 17%, Space 13.9%, Inventory Management 10.3%, Management 9.3%
Weird Wormholes is a casual game about traveling through wormholes to try and get back home. Use your ship to mine planets for resources and process these resources into components to enable your travels.
Why similar: Space Sim 43.3%, Sandbox 17.8%, Economy 9.4%, Exploration 7.8%, Crafting 6.7%
I am excited to release my first game on Steam! SimpleRockets was released in 2013 for mobile and I've put a ton of work into it to get it ready for PC and Mac. It was inspired by KSP, and it offers a simpler 2D experience for building rockets and exploring space with realistic orbital mechanics.
Why similar: Space Sim 49.7%, Sandbox 20.8%, Simulation 20%, Space 9.5%
A fantasy space agency management game! Manage your team, design your space ship and research new technology! Reach moons, planets and the void beyond. Can you reach the void? Can you bring Galduen to the void?
Why similar: Space Sim 44.5%, Space 15.4%, Management 12.3%, Exploration 10.5%, Simulation 9.3%
The world's first science-based photorealistic interactive 3D planetarium that models the entire Universe, using procedural generation for uncharted areas.
Why similar: Space Sim 53.7%, Simulation 22.9%, Space 12.9%, Exploration 9.5%, Singleplayer 0.9%
Survive and explore space in Astrobound! Visit strange planets, encounter cosmic calamities, and keep your crew alive as you journey through the stars in a retro-inspired whimsical space adventure.
Why similar: Space Sim 34%, Space 12.2%, Perma Death 11.9%, Management 9.7%, Exploration 8.4%
The hit mobile game Interstellar Pilot 2 has come to Steam. Join the TEF forces heading to the Gatopean sector to find a new home for mankind. Play how you like in this open world space-sim developed by Pixelfactor.
Why similar: Space Sim 42.7%, Simulation 18.2%, Sandbox 18.1%, Space 10.3%, Sci-fi 6.3%
Captain a space freighter on its perilous voyage to deliver vital supplies to the Parvin Frontier! Select your crew, then lead and command their efforts to manage the ship's navigation, engineering, weapons, and more on the fly as crises and obstacles arise in real time.
Why similar: Space Sim 49.4%, Simulation 14.3%, Space 13.8%, Management 10%, Sci-fi 6.5%
A first person building game where every problem is solved with pipes.
Why similar: Space Sim 44.9%, Sandbox 18.4%, Simulation 13.5%, Exploration 8.1%, First-Person 5.6%
A futuristic sci-fi persistent universe exploration game with one million stars and 18 million planets and moons. Fly your ship to any star and explore its solar system. Claiming stars, planets and moons will make them yours forever - other players will see your discoveries and you will see theirs.
Why similar: Space Sim 52.9%, Simulation 21.3%, Exploration 9.5%, Space 9%, Sci-fi 6.6%
Explore a precisely recreated lunar surface built from real data and a JAXA-backed simulation.
Why similar: Space Sim 53.9%, Simulation 20.8%, Space 14.2%, Exploration 10%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Leaving the formation is a story-driven sci-fi combat simulation based on honest Newtonian flight physics.
Why similar: Space Sim 49.6%, Simulation 15.2%, Space 13.8%, Perma Death 6.9%, First-Person 5.5%
It is the year 2938. The long wished-for encounter of the X Universe and the Earth holds both joy and sorrow for the people. Despite flourishing trade, the clash of the diverse races, cultures and life forms creates new tensions, mistrust and open conflict that need to be overcome!
Why similar: Space Sim 31.2%, Space 23.2%, Sandbox 14.3%, Simulation 13.1%, Economy 7.9%
X²: The Threat is of a new generation of space simulator games, you play the role of Julian Gardna who continues the story set by X: Beyond The Frontier. The updated graphics engine gives the universe a fresher feel with newly designed ships and stations adding to the complexity of the universe.
Why similar: Space Sim 31.5%, Space 20.8%, Simulation 12.4%, Sandbox 11.8%, Economy 11.6%
Take control of your own starship and blaze your trail in an ever-changing galaxy. Master the arts of combat, mining and trade or venture out into the unknown across a 1:1 scale universe.
Why similar: Space Sim 50.4%, Space 15.3%, Simulation 7.8%, Sci-fi 7.4%, Exploration 6.9%
You are the captain of a starship venturing through a massive open universe. Customize your crew and take command at the helm of your very own ship as you explore a galaxy torn apart by internal strife, alien threats, and political intrigue.
Why similar: Space Sim 26.7%, Tactical RPG 14.9%, Sandbox 10.7%, Economy 8.5%, Perma Death 8.2%
Spaceflight add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator X
Why similar: Space Sim 49.1%, Simulation 32.7%, Space 18.2%
Survirail is a survival game from a first-person perspective. Travel through space by train, explore space stations, collect resources, fight enemy androids and develop your mobile base to survive and discover the truth.
Why similar: Space Sim 42.7%, Simulation 11.1%, Space 9.8%, Inventory Management 9.3%, Exploration 7.7%
See the galaxy through the eyes of a trader. Hundreds of years after humanity took to the stars, you're free to buy, fight, explore, and build your way to power. Shape economies, form alliances, and influence the systems that control trade, tech, and politics.
Why similar: Space Sim 36.7%, Tactical RPG 13.2%, Space 12.5%, Economy 12.3%, Simulation 9.8%
Perihelion lets you run your own rocket engine shop. Take over an abandoned desert airfield, design realistic, unique engines, then test them!
Why similar: Space Sim 44.2%, Simulation 18.4%, Sandbox 18.2%, Space 7.6%, Management 6.4%
WarpedSpace is a sci-fi survival adventure game set in deep space. A massive, open environment full of wonder and peril awaits you!
Why similar: Space Sim 33%, Sandbox 10.9%, Space 9.7%, Simulation 9.5%, Crafting 8.6%
In Spaceflight Simulator, you will get to build your rockets, plan launches and flights, attempt landings, deploy payloads and explore new worlds.
Why similar: Space Sim 43.8%, Sandbox 17.8%, Space 13.6%, Simulation 10.2%, Exploration 7.1%
Explore a seamless endless universe with an uncountable number of galaxies, stars, planets, and moons. Make friends or enemies with unique alien civilizations. Research upgrades for your vessel with scientific phenomena and alien tech that you've acquired.
Why similar: Space Sim 43.3%, Sandbox 15.3%, Space 9.9%, Crafting 9.4%, Simulation 9.4%
Dive into a hardcore space station simulation and overcome the unforgiving environment of space. You must build and manage your station under the pressures of life, economics, and thermodynamics. Rise to power through economic leverage or ruthless military might.
Why similar: Space Sim 42.1%, Sandbox 18.1%, Simulation 14.1%, Management 8.4%, Economy 7.1%
Will you make the grade and save the planet? Become a cadet on your first day of training in this 3rd person space combat simulator.
Why similar: Space Sim 43.2%, Simulation 32.4%, Space 15.1%, Sci-fi 9.3%
You are the last living organism in the galaxy. Adrift and alone in a cold dark world you must scavenge for resources to keep your ship running, and arm your ship to prepare for the swarms arrival.
Why similar: Space Sim 34.2%, Space 16.3%, Exploration 11.2%, Crafting 10.9%, Simulation 10.8%
NOW HIRING: Station Manager! Run a totally-legit* space biz in Sector 7-G. Farm alien crops, refuel shady ships, and sell dangerously edible snacks. Perks: gloves, oxygen insurance**, and mild relevance. No exp needed. Apply today! *Legit status not valid in all sectors. **Terms apply.
Why similar: Space Sim 47.2%, Simulation 14.6%, Sandbox 14.2%, Management 9.8%, Sci-fi 5.7%
Nebulis Entity is a first person spaceship crew simulator, with support for online co-op. Maintain your vessel, track down and decode alien signals, and venture as far as you can - while doing your best to prevent your ship from falling apart around you.
Why similar: Space Sim 39.7%, Space 15.6%, Simulation 12%, Exploration 10.7%, Survival 9.5%
In celebration of the 25 yr anniversary of the first release, this compendium contains all 4 games in the Battlecruiser 3000AD series which was first released in 1996.
Why similar: Space Sim 42%, Sandbox 13.2%, Simulation 11.7%, Space 11.4%, Sci-fi 8.5%
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 Sim 41.7%, Space 22.4%, Sandbox 15.5%, Simulation 13.7%, Sci-fi 5.6%
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 Sim 47.7%, Space 22.1%, Sci-fi 11%, Simulation 8.9%, Exploration 7.2%
Spiritus Astrum is a persistent, open-world, multi-player, roleplaying sandbox. It features an infinite, procedurally generated universe which players are free to explore without restriction. Spiritus Astrum is more than a game, it is a world.
Why similar: Space Sim 34.9%, Sandbox 12.7%, Space 10.9%, Exploration 6.8%, Crafting 6.1%
An open world survival game set in space.
Why similar: Space Sim 32.3%, Sandbox 13.6%, Space 12%, Simulation 9.1%, Survival 7.6%
Realistic simulation of spaceflight in a full sized Solar System, with all the planets and their major moons. using real forces, distances, velocities and time. Chapter 1: The Apollo Days. Incredibly detailed Apollo Program missions starting with Apollo 8 lunar orbit missions.
Why similar: Space Sim 47.1%, Simulation 30.5%, Space 22.4%
