60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Simulation, Space Sim, Space, Science.
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.
Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager
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. Then go beyond and conquer the galaxy!
RemoteSpace: First Settlement
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.
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. Then go beyond and conquer the galaxy!
Why similar: Science 21.3% ★, Space Sim 18.5% ★, Sandbox 10.3%, Physics 7.9%, Realistic 7%
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 27% ★, Science 17.9% ★, Resource Management 10.6%, Base Building 9.2%, Sandbox 7.9%
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 29.5% ★, Science 16.6% ★, Sandbox 12.1%, Flight 9.6%, Simulation 6.4%
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 21.5% ★, Space Sim 21.2% ★, Sandbox 10.9%, Flight 9.3%, Physics 8.3%
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 20.9% ★, Science 19.2% ★, Sandbox 11.9%, Flight 8.9%, Sci-fi 7.8%
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: Space Sim 28.8% ★, Science 19.8% ★, Education 12.7%, Flight 10.9%, Simulation 10.4%
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 23.3% ★, Space Sim 17.9% ★, Futuristic 11.9%, Physics 9.8%, Flight 8.8%
Dark Era is a cosmic survival strategy game set 10^40 years in the future. Manage a space outpost around a black hole, navigate factions, and aim to restart the universe. Explore, gather resources, and build a new future in a dying cosmos. Will you reignite the stars or face eternal darkness?
Why similar: Science 24% ★, Space Sim 12.8% ★, Artificial Intelligence 11.1%, Education 10.2%, Base Building 9.3%
Realistic space flight simulator.
Why similar: Space Sim 26.2% ★, Science 19.4% ★, Flight 12.4%, Sandbox 9.7%, Realistic 9.5%
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: Space Sim 32.1% ★, Science 30.1% ★, Education 12.4%, Sci-fi 9.3%, Simulation 7.1%
Build floating automated rigs in a volatile gas giant. Extract elements, synthesize compounds, and descend through atmospheric layers in this sci-fi systems-builder focused on chemistry, engineering, and survival.
Why similar: Science 25.1% ★, Space Sim 17.9% ★, Base Building 11.3%, Sandbox 10.3%, Resource Management 10.2%
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: Space Sim 23.2% ★, Science 16.7% ★, Sandbox 15.1%, Simulation 10%, Flight 8.1%
An AI returns from a relativistic test flight to find humanity gone. Explore a real NASA‑based solar‑system ephemeris, pilot three spacecraft across accurate topological data, and push the limits of physics as you attempt escalating WARP.
Why similar: Space Sim 34.6% ★, Science 14.5% ★, Flight 10.1%, Simulation 8.9%, Futuristic 7.3%
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 24.2% ★, Space Sim 23.9% ★, Sandbox 12.3%, Education 10.5%, Physics 8.7%
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: Space Sim 24.7% ★, Science 24.3% ★, Sandbox 11.3%, Simulation 10.9%, Physics 9.5%
Use the force of gravity in this fast-paced space shooter with realistic physics and orbital mechanics.
Why similar: Space Sim 28.2% ★, Science 19.1% ★, Artificial Intelligence 11.7%, Futuristic 9.8%, Physics 9.3%
Space Station Continuum is a building & management sim inspired by the past, present, and future of humans in space.
Why similar: Space Sim 23.2% ★, Science 22.9% ★, Sandbox 10.9%, Base Building 10.4%, Resource Management 10%
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 24.1% ★, Space Sim 18.6% ★, Artificial Intelligence 12.6%, Education 10.4%, Realistic 7.9%
Build and upgrade your personal ship to travel around a strange planet.
Why similar: Space Sim 35% ★, Simulation 11.6%, Realistic 9.9%, Sci-fi 9.7%, Futuristic 9.6%
You are the ISS crew, where the station's fate depends on everyone. Oxygen leaks, system failures, meteorite threats — repair with your own hands and make real-time decisions. Complete missions, perform spacewalks. Experience life in orbit: in space, nothing goes according to plan.
Why similar: Space Sim 34% ★, Science 18.6% ★, Resource Management 17.6%, Simulation 9.5%, Realistic 8.5%
Meco Rocket Simulator is a realistic physics game where you play as an underpaid rocket scientist working for Mecodyne to design and test rocket engines without regard for your safety.
Why similar: Science 24.7% ★, Space Sim 20.7% ★, Sandbox 10.9%, Physics 9.3%, Education 9.2%
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: Space Sim 21.3% ★, Science 20.3% ★, Simulation 13%, Sandbox 11.8%, Flight 9%
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 27.1% ★, Space Sim 26.2% ★, Sandbox 15.4%, Physics 11%, Simulation 7.8%
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 27.4% ★, Sandbox 17.6%, Space Sim 14.8% ★, Physics 11.5%, Education 7.7%
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: Space Sim 24.6% ★, Sandbox 19.1%, Artificial Intelligence 16.3%, Physics 14.7%, Simulation 11.6%
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: Space Sim 29.9% ★, Science 27.8% ★, Sandbox 11.6%, Realistic 10.1%, Education 9.5%
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 32.6% ★, Sandbox 15.3%, Futuristic 10.5%, Realistic 10.4%, Simulation 7.7%
Real-time planetary collision sandbox powered by SPH physics: smash planets together and watch the destruction and its aftermath!
Why similar: Space Sim 41.6% ★, Sandbox 14.4%, Physics 12.2%, Science 9.2% ★, Simulation 8.2%
In Dyson Era Idle, harness stellar power to build cosmic megastructures. Research technologies, select unique stars, and construct increasingly efficient Dyson Spheres. Transform theoretical astrophysics into a captivating idle experience of galactic engineering.
Why similar: Space Sim 29.5% ★, Science 27.8% ★, Futuristic 10%, Realistic 9.2%, Sci-fi 9.1%
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: Space Sim 31.7% ★, Science 23.4% ★, Education 10.8%, Flight 9.9%, Sci-fi 8%
Humanity is gone, but the machines never stopped producing, and now there's cargo to move. As a robot space trucker, you’ll jump between systems, navigate astronomical planetary distances, upgrade your junk-hauler, and keep the galaxy's commerce alive. People may be gone but the job's never done!
Why similar: Space Sim 35% ★, Flight 14.6%, Artificial Intelligence 12.5%, Simulation 11.5%, Futuristic 8.7%
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 35.4% ★, Science 25.2% ★, Sandbox 17.2%, Simulation 7%, Physics 5.5%
Launch Window is a single player physics-based automation game where you establish supply chains across an entire solar system using Newtonian orbital mechanics.
Why similar: Space Sim 27.2% ★, Sandbox 12.2%, Resource Management 12%, Physics 10%, Flight 9.4%
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: Space Sim 33.7% ★, Sandbox 15.9%, Flight 14.5%, Realistic 9.1%, Education 8.9%
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 26.3% ★, Space Sim 24.3% ★, Flight 12.7%, Education 10.6%, Physics 10.4%
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 33.3% ★, Education 17.9%, Sandbox 16.4%, Simulation 11.8%, Physics 10.9%
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 43.3% ★, Simulation 15.1%, Education 13.6%, Realistic 12.9%, Physics 9.6%
Build rockets and shoot them into space. Once you reach orbit, you are halfway to explore anywhere in the Solar System.
Why similar: Space Sim 38.9% ★, Science 23.3% ★, Simulation 12%, Education 10.6%, Physics 7.8%
Explore a unique, procedurally generated galaxy filled with alien artifacts and resources to extract and exploit. Mine asteroids, harvest nebula, pilot unique ships and find new and strange things in the void between stars as you struggle to survive long enough to find another home.
Why similar: Space Sim 30.3% ★, Science 20.2% ★, Flight 12.3%, Futuristic 11%, Simulation 6.9%
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: Space Sim 28.4% ★, Science 23.1% ★, Flight 12.9%, Realistic 9.4%, Physics 7.9%
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 29% ★, Space Sim 23.5% ★, Sandbox 14%, Physics 10.6%, Realistic 7.3%
The existence of all mankind is under threat. You are the only hope!
Why similar: Space Sim 33.1% ★, Science 28.1% ★, Simulation 10.6%, Resource Management 9.8%, Physics 8.7%
Operate a spacecraft at the edge of a singularity. Use realistic orbital mechanics and Newtonian physics to explore a star system around a black hole and what lies beyond.
Why similar: Space Sim 34.3% ★, Flight 18.5%, Realistic 12.9%, Sci-fi 9.3%, Physics 7.7%
Low Earth Orbit Adventures is a chill space sim set in the near future where the space around Earth has become a frontier of science, commerce and diplomacy. Retrieve the Hubble, rescue astronauts, assemble space stations and many other missions in this realistic but friendly adventure.
Why similar: Space Sim 41.3% ★, Realistic 13.5%, Flight 13.4%, Physics 13.1%, Simulation 5.8%
Stake your claim in the first realistic lunar colony management game! Use proven, real-world technologies to plan and grow your colony, mine resources, ship them to Earth, and keep the board of directors happy in this science-based colony sim.
Why similar: Space Sim 26.9% ★, Science 19.7% ★, Futuristic 9.8%, Realistic 8.5%, Base Building 8.3%
Space Travellers is a unique open-world sandbox space simulator set in the year 2343. Travel the galaxy, trade, explore unexplored worlds, fight, build bases and factories, forge alliances and experience new adventures!
Why similar: Space Sim 34.8% ★, Sandbox 13%, Futuristic 11.2%, Realistic 10.2%, Sci-fi 9.5%
MOSS Becoming Human is an AI science game where players develop and deploy AI agents to build a Martian civilization. Customize, evolve, and test AI in various modes, shaping diverse outcomes. Agents can also interact with the real world, including social platforms like X.
Why similar: Space Sim 37.5% ★, Sandbox 16.1%, Simulation 12.3%, Artificial Intelligence 10.4%, Realistic 7.2%
🚀 Become a Space Pioneer by building and managing a station of your own on the orbit of distant planets! Focus on design and management or fulfill objectives to progress. 🛰️ Explore, Build and Prosper!
Why similar: Space Sim 23.5% ★, Science 19% ★, Artificial Intelligence 11.7%, Resource Management 11%, Sandbox 9.3%
You were promised a hero’s journey. You got a vacuum cleaner. Team up with 3 friends in this chaotic, physics-based co-op game. Build your space station out of "recycled" trash, dodge orbital debris, and try not to burn up in the atmosphere. In space, no one can hear you clean.
Why similar: Space Sim 39.7% ★, Science 25% ★, Simulation 13.2%, Base Building 9.3%, Physics 6.9%
A small quick game about building a factory to launch planets into a solar system! Grow your base and increase production to make the ultimate factory for launching planets!
Why similar: Space Sim 34% ★, Sandbox 16.9%, Simulation 12.7%, Futuristic 12.2%, Base Building 8.4%
This is a new action game where you steer the earth. Steer the Earth, when both the Earth and the Moon are in the goal zone, the stage is cleared. Stars are constantly pulling on each other with universal gravitation. You can experience a simulated universal gravitation.
Why similar: Science 35.8% ★, Space Sim 33.6% ★, Futuristic 11%, Physics 9.3%, Sci-fi 8.1%
Flight of Nova is a simulator based on newtonian mechanics in which you control spacecraft in the Noren star system. You fly multiple types of spacecraft doing transport and search missions in an environment with realistic aerodynamics and orbital physics.
Why similar: Space Sim 29% ★, Flight 13.6%, Futuristic 11.9%, Sandbox 9.2%, Realistic 9%
Galactic Command Echo Squad SE is a high-end and very challenging space/planetary combat game. It offers a thrilling campaign, instant action combat sessions as well as a sandbox mode allowing you to explore the game's universe while battling hostile Insurgent forces among others.
Why similar: Space Sim 27.8% ★, Artificial Intelligence 14.5%, Sandbox 13.7%, Flight 11.8%, Futuristic 10.7%
Desktop and VR interactive space experience/game. Fan homage to SpaceX's efforts of inspiring humanity to finally become a spacefaring civilization! Experience launches, flights and landings of starships first-hand, engage with challenging mini-games, explore funny memes and more. :-)
Why similar: Science 27.5% ★, Space Sim 24.6% ★, Artificial Intelligence 16.2%, Sandbox 13.1%, Physics 9.1%
You've barely managed to escape your exploding spaceship. Now in an old escape pod, you hurtle through space at the mercy of the cosmos. With no knowledge of the pod’s complex systems, your life depends on a technical manual and your own wits. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Space Sim 25.7% ★, Science 20.1% ★, Realistic 11.6%, Resource Management 11.3%, Sci-fi 9.2%
SOLUM is a floating-island factory sandbox. Extract Sol and automate production across an expanding Island-Network. Build networks, route goods, and keep your islands stable against the pull of a collapsed star.
Why similar: Science 20.3% ★, Sandbox 16.5%, Resource Management 14.8%, Base Building 12%, Simulation 11.7%
Ice Caves of Europa will challenge your reflexes and your mind, blending free-flowing precision flight with confronting science fiction ideas about the nature of humanity. An inquisitive flying robot exploring the hazardous caves beneath Europa stumbles upon a sinister interplanetary conspiracy.
Why similar: Science 25.8% ★, Space Sim 25% ★, Education 10.2%, Simulation 10%, Physics 9%
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 44% ★, Sandbox 21.4%, Physics 16.8%, Simulation 14.8%, Indie 3%
Build orbital factories, mine asteroids & trade with aliens in this deep space strategy game! Research tech, manage production chains, and choose: peaceful trade or combat when mysterious ships arrive. The ultimate industrial space empire simulator!
Why similar: Science 29.9% ★, Space Sim 21.9% ★, Resource Management 13.1%, Futuristic 12.3%, Sandbox 9.4%
