60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Simulation, Space Sim, Space, Physics.
Take to the stars and explore the solar system. Master the orbital mechanics of N-body physics. Plot a careful course to complete your mission.
Space Elevator Project
A simulation sci-fi game where players take on the role of the project manager of a space elevator project. They will progressively achieve project phase goals and ultimately accomplish the ultimate goal of constructing a Mars colonization spacecraft.
A Hole In Space
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.
A simulation sci-fi game where players take on the role of the project manager of a space elevator project. They will progressively achieve project phase goals and ultimately accomplish the ultimate goal of constructing a Mars colonization spacecraft.
Why similar: Space Sim 38.6%, Simulation 22.5%, Strategy 16.4%, Space 11.6%, Physics 7%
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 47.5%, Simulation 19.5%, Space 18.3%, Physics 10.4%, 3D 2.3%
A casual space simulation game where you perform orbital manoeuvres on satellites to change their orbit and complete missions.
Why similar: Space Sim 41.6%, Simulation 25.1%, Physics 17.3%, Space 15.1%, Singleplayer 0.9%
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 51.1%, Simulation 29.7%, Space 19.2%
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 58.7%, Simulation 27.1%, Space 14.2%
Spaceflight add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator X
Why similar: Space Sim 41.8%, Simulation 36.8%, Space 21.4%
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 39.8%, Simulation 33.9%, Space 26.3%
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 49.6%, Space 21.2%, Simulation 16.3%, Strategy 11%, Indie 1.9%
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%, Simulation 23.3%, Physics 18.4%, Space 12.3%, Indie 2%
In Keep the Ship Running, you play as a one-armed maintenance robot navigating the weightlessness of space with clumsy, physics-based movement. Pilot your ship, repair hull breaches, and take on a variety of challenging missions.
Why similar: Space Sim 31.2%, Simulation 26.7%, Physics 15.5%, Strategy 13.5%, Space 12.7%
Gravitation is a sandbox simulation set in the vastness of the cosmos and built on the laws of real-world physics.
Why similar: Space Sim 39.8%, Simulation 22.6%, Strategy 17.3%, Space 10.2%, Physics 8.5%
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 37.5%, Simulation 25.6%, Space 21.8%, Strategy 14.2%, Singleplayer 1%
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: Space Sim 46.9%, Simulation 25.8%, Space 12.7%, Physics 10.2%, 3D 3.6%
Play as an A.I tasked with helping mankind explore the vastness of space. Customize your ship, recruit a crew, battle alien vessels, research new technology and explore randomly generated universes.
Why similar: Space Sim 37.8%, Simulation 22.6%, Strategy 18.2%, Space 18.1%, Indie 3.3%
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 41.1%, Simulation 23.4%, Space 19.4%, Physics 13.4%, 3D 2.3%
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 43%, Space 23.6%, Simulation 20.9%, Physics 9.2%, 3D 2.2%
Build spacecraft with a realistic part-based editor and fight multiplayer orbital wars using Keplerian, Newtonian, and patched-conics flight. Engage with lasers, railguns, missiles, and EW in fast, decisive battles shaped by strategy and logistics.
Why similar: Space Sim 45.1%, Simulation 17.5%, Space 14.1%, Strategy 10.7%, Physics 10.5%
Simulate the physics of the Universe on a large scale and create stunning visuals. Play with intergalactic interactions, smash planets together and even create the Big Bang itself!
Why similar: Space Sim 36.8%, Simulation 25.4%, Space 19.6%, Physics 16.3%, Indie 1.2%
Take your place at the tactical station of a spaceship and face a brutal war in the near future for control of the outer planets in this realistic space warfare simulator. Choose your side and lead your ship into battle, maneuvering and fighting according to the laws of orbital mechanics.
Why similar: Space Sim 39.7%, Simulation 21.4%, Space 18.6%, Physics 14.3%, Strategy 5.3%
Deep Space Remnant is a space survival base-building simulator: build your station, gather resources with ships, research technology, and strengthen shields to survive escalating cosmic radiation.
Why similar: Space Sim 40.2%, Simulation 22.3%, Strategy 19.8%, Space 13.1%, 3D 3.7%
Manage a private space company in an alternate-history 1960s Space Race. Take contracts, purchase launch vehicles, and plan launches as you try to survive the high-risk, high-cost world of private spaceflight.
Why similar: Space Sim 37.9%, Simulation 23.3%, Strategy 17.1%, Space 10.8%, Physics 8.7%
Real-time planetary collision sandbox powered by SPH physics: smash planets together and watch the destruction and its aftermath!
Why similar: Space Sim 48%, Space 18.5%, Physics 15.1%, Simulation 14.9%, 3D 2%
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 40.4%, Simulation 40%, Space 19.5%
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 40.9%, Simulation 23.1%, Strategy 17.4%, Space 13.7%, 3D 3%
In GravBoost, gravity is your greatest ally and your deadliest foe. Master the art of the gravitational slingshot to intercept orbital targets. Manage your fuel and time wisely in this physics-driven space sim where precision is the only way to survive the cosmic pull.
Why similar: Space Sim 45%, Simulation 20.8%, Physics 19.8%, Space 12.7%, Indie 1%
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 52.3%, Simulation 29.4%, Space 17.4%, Singleplayer 1%
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 47.2%, Simulation 25.9%, Space 11.7%, Physics 9.3%, 3D 4%
Evil A.I. Space Bots are attacking Earth, You and Your team of Good A.I. Bots must stop them !
Why similar: Space Sim 49.4%, Simulation 27.7%, Space 17.6%, 3D 4.3%, Singleplayer 1%
Shoting!!!
Why similar: Space Sim 42.8%, Simulation 25.2%, Strategy 18.4%, Space 11.7%, Indie 1.1%
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: Space Sim 40%, Simulation 33%, Space 23.5%, Indie 3.5%
Objects in Space is a retro space game centred on 2D point-and-click stealth action in a massive open world. Players have their own customisable ships and can meet people, become a trader, bounty hunter, explorer, scavenger or all of them at once.
Why similar: Space Sim 29.3%, Simulation 25.7%, Space 24.5%, Strategy 17.4%, Indie 3.1%
Fuel and fix ships as fast as you can in this Simulation Time Management game.
Why similar: Space Sim 40.8%, Simulation 24.5%, Space 19.3%, Physics 12.1%, 3D 3%
Explore a precisely recreated lunar surface built from real data and a JAXA-backed simulation.
Why similar: Space Sim 52.7%, Simulation 26.8%, Space 19.3%, Singleplayer 1.2%
Launch. Slingshot. Crash. Repeat. Slingshot is a pixel-art orbital mechanics arcade about gravity, fuel, and perfect timing. Chain flybys across eight planets, reach escape velocity, and tune in to Spacify : 12 destinations, 12 soundtracks, 100+ achievements.
Why similar: Space Sim 52.2%, Space 22.9%, Physics 20.1%, Indie 4.8%
Against the overwhelming might of the Empire stands a small but growing Rebel Alliance. Scattered resistance groups are uniting and what is needed most now are Starfighter pilots. Will you join their struggle to end this tyranny and become a hero of the Rebellion?
Why similar: Space Sim 57.6%, Space 22.4%, Simulation 18.1%, Singleplayer 1.8%
Spacebourne is an open space exploration game with Rpg elements. Its world consists of different factions at war. You as an expert pilot need to choose your side or be on no one's side and create a force of your own. Load up your weapons, Ready your ship and warp to adventure.
Why similar: Space Sim 41.1%, Space 30.7%, Simulation 25.1%, Indie 3.1%
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 53%, Simulation 28.1%, Space 12.5%, 3D 4.5%, Indie 1.2%
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 52.8%, Simulation 26.7%, Space 10.4%, Strategy 8.6%, Indie 1.5%
Orbital Salvager is a 2D space arcade simulation about mastering orbital mechanics to recover salvage ships from planetary orbit and deliver them to a salvage depot on time. Tether and tow salvage in various orbital patterns, manage fuel, and avoid obstacles in the daily and campaign modes.
Why similar: Space Sim 46%, Space 21.9%, Simulation 15.6%, Physics 13.4%, Singleplayer 2.1%
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 Sim 31%, Simulation 26.5%, Space 22.2%, Physics 18.1%, Singleplayer 1.1%
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 39.5%, Space 26.7%, Simulation 16.7%, Strategy 11.8%, Indie 2.2%
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 58.9%, Space 22.9%, Simulation 15.2%, Indie 1.6%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Sling shot explosive nuclear warheads into collision course with your planetary assassination targets. Using the gravitation of a planet against itself, while navigating your payload around asteroids, moons and even Black Holes for devastating effect!
Why similar: Space Sim 43.1%, Space 21.4%, Physics 20.1%, Simulation 12.5%, Indie 1.5%
In a star system with three stars exhibiting the three-body problem, pilot Earth equipped with massive nuclear fusion engines. Players must strategically toggle multiple engines on and off to keep Earth's orbit within the habitable zone, ensuring the continued development of human civilization.
Why similar: Space Sim 47.9%, Simulation 25.8%, Space 13.4%, Physics 8.1%, 3D 4.1%
Homeplanet is a space combat simulator with Newtonian physics and a story-driven campaign. Step into the boots of a combat pilot of the Troiden clan! Take part in the saga of exile from your home world—and the struggle to conquer a new one.
Why similar: Space Sim 49.6%, Space 19.2%, Physics 14.6%, Simulation 12.8%, 3D 2.5%
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 40.7%, Space 20.6%, Simulation 18.9%, Physics 15.1%, 3D 2.4%
Repair satellites in orbit. Reduce space debris. And enjoy the view. Void Tech is space repair simulation game, where every mission extends satellite life and restores critical infrastructure.
Why similar: Space Sim 40.2%, Space 23.9%, Physics 17%, Simulation 15.9%, Singleplayer 1.6%
Build and upgrade your personal ship to travel around a strange planet.
Why similar: Space Sim 44.7%, Simulation 23.2%, Space 18%, Physics 12.1%, 3D 1.6%
Combining the best of space combat and real time strategy. Victory can be tactical, a dogfight or capital ship slugging match - depending on how you decide to achieve it. Space combat on a RTS scale with space sim savagery.
Why similar: Space 27.6%, Simulation 25.5%, Space Sim 23.6%, Strategy 21.2%, Indie 2.2%
Dangerous is an epic 3D open and living world space combat RPG sandbox with an immersive and riveting story. Are you the feared war criminal who will destroy all life or the savior of the universe? Gather your wingmen and travel the galaxy in search of answers.
Why similar: Space Sim 34.4%, Simulation 24.1%, Space 19.8%, Strategy 18.2%, Indie 3.4%
Fly an Apollo-style lander around various planets, landing to earn points and then redocking with the command module to advance to the next level.
Why similar: Simulation 38.8%, Space Sim 37.9%, Space 16.7%, Indie 5.4%, Singleplayer 1.3%
Take on realistic space missions, manage your economy, and explore the solar system. Build and expand your space center on Earth, accept contracts, and launch satellites into orbit. Research, adapt and collect valuable scientific data to commence your growing aerospace empire.
Why similar: Space Sim 45.5%, Simulation 17.7%, Strategy 13.7%, Space 13.1%, Physics 7.2%
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 48.3%, Simulation 25.8%, Space 12.6%, Physics 8.4%, 3D 4.2%
Guardian Above the Domes is a real-time artillery game built around realistic orbital mechanics. Bombard the enemy from a lone space station, defend the last domed cities on an airless planet, and uncover its lost history alongside a cat-shaped AI.
Why similar: Space Sim 46.4%, Simulation 17.4%, Physics 16.7%, Space 11.8%, Strategy 4.4%
Leaving the formation is a story-driven sci-fi combat simulation based on honest Newtonian flight physics.
Why similar: Space Sim 50.8%, Simulation 20.5%, Space 19.6%, Physics 7.2%, Indie 0.9%
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 40.4%, Space 29.6%, Simulation 16.9%, Strategy 12.1%, Singleplayer 1.1%
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 34.1%, Space 26.7%, Simulation 24.6%, Strategy 13.3%, Singleplayer 1.2%
Real-time against real pilots; this is Star Wars space combat as it was meant to be! Featuring challenging real-time dogfights of 2 to 8 players, Star Wars™: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter is one of the most historically significant space combat simulators ever made.
Why similar: Space Sim 51.1%, Simulation 25.5%, Space 23.5%
The endless expanse of space has never been such a dangerous place. Take command as a Space Fleet Admiral who will face the challenge of galactic war and determine the fate of the universe.
Why similar: Space Sim 47.3%, Simulation 21.8%, Strategy 20.1%, Space 7.3%, 3D 2.9%
