60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Simulation, Space Sim, Space, Singleplayer.
Fly real astrodynamics from an Apollo-era DSKY. Plan Lambert transfers, mine asteroids, build a fleet, and survive a 38-body solar system where every trajectory is solved from Kepler's equation. No autopilot, no cheating.
Join The Space Exploration Fleet!
This is a single player game. You play a rebooted android in a broken shuttle. You need to fly the ship, keep the energy systems functional, mine some fuel from asteroids and feed the FTL drive with energy.
Super Starship
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.
This is a single player game. You play a rebooted android in a broken shuttle. You need to fly the ship, keep the energy systems functional, mine some fuel from asteroids and feed the FTL drive with energy.
Why similar: Space Sim 36.7%, Immersive Sim 19%, Simulation 11.8%, Exploration 8.3%, Resource Management 5.9%
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 45.7%, Simulation 22.6%, Exploration 9%, Space 7.1%, Sci-fi 5.5%
Welcome to your new career as a gas station attendant in the deepest, darkest corner of space! Serve adorable ships, count your cash, and expand your diesel empire. It's a simple, satisfying job. Just... ignore the whispers in the vents. Everything is fine. Probably.
Why similar: Space Sim 43.4%, Simulation 21%, Immersive Sim 17.3%, Space 7.8%, Sci-fi 5.9%
Opportunity is an atmospheric narrative game where you become the famous NASA rover and brave the many obstacles littering the desolate red planet in order to finally complete its mission.
Why similar: Space Sim 39.5%, Simulation 19.3%, Immersive Sim 14.4%, Exploration 8%, Space 5.9%
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 48.5%, Simulation 25.5%, Space 10.7%, Exploration 9.4%, Open World 5.9%
A casual space simulation game where you perform orbital manoeuvres on satellites to change their orbit and complete missions.
Why similar: Space Sim 44.6%, Simulation 25.2%, Space 10.8%, Physics 8.9%, Sci-fi 6%
Explore a precisely recreated lunar surface built from real data and a JAXA-backed simulation.
Why similar: Space Sim 48.5%, Simulation 23.1%, Space 11.8%, Exploration 9.9%, Open World 6.8%
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 62.8%, Simulation 27.1%, Space 10.1%
Don your space helmet and fire up your star drive as you blaze a trail across the stars in this 1980s inspired space exploration game.
Why similar: Space Sim 36.3%, 1980s 14.3%, Simulation 8.8%, Immersive Sim 7.7%, Open World 7%
Fight, salvage and trade across the moons and rings of a solar system nobody can leave. Take what you can carry. Read what the dead left behind. Everything you do is remembered.
Why similar: Space Sim 42.7%, Simulation 21.4%, Space 10.8%, Exploration 8.4%, Sci-fi 6.4%
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 55.8%, Simulation 30.3%, Space 13.9%
Explore unique star systems in AGOS: A Game of Space! Scavenge resources, face the danger of space and save humankind.
Why similar: Space Sim 47.7%, Immersive Sim 16.7%, Simulation 16.6%, Exploration 5.7%, Space 5.6%
Rover Simulator allows you to experience the cosmos through the lens of a Rover. Explore celestial bodies across the galaxy in the pursuit of evidence pointing to signs of life as well as gaining a broader understanding of the universe to pave the way for colonization beyond the Earth.
Why similar: Space Sim 42.3%, Simulation 19.6%, Immersive Sim 14.8%, Exploration 8.8%, Space 5.3%
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 26.3%, Simulation 21.8%, Space 12.9%, Immersive Sim 10.5%, Survival 9.9%
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 54.1%, Simulation 16.7%, Space 15.3%, Exploration 7%, Trading 5.3%
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 53.7%, Simulation 20.6%, Space 13.7%, Physics 5.6%, Atmospheric 5.2%
The accessible space-sim. Fly, fight, and trade through a galaxy where the prices and borders came from 700,000 days of astropolitical generation that keep ticking.
Why similar: Space Sim 45.3%, Simulation 13.2%, Space 11.7%, Open World 7.7%, Trading 7.5%
Spaceflight add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator X
Why similar: Space Sim 46.2%, Simulation 38.1%, Space 15.7%
Transport cargo in this challenging flight through the void of space! Listen to your co-pilot's warnings; manage your fuel, grapple with gravity physics and meteors. Expand your fleet with brand new, massive ships using the money earned from deliveries!
Why similar: Space Sim 45.3%, Simulation 22.2%, Exploration 8.9%, Space 6.4%, Sci-fi 5.5%
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 50.8%, Simulation 24%, Space 6.6%, Sci-fi 5.1%, 2D 4.8%
SurviRail is a game about exploration and managing your own space train. Expand your train cars, upgrade your engines, collect resources, and discover new locations in the unknown space.
Why similar: Space Sim 40.4%, Immersive Sim 13.8%, Simulation 13%, Space 8.5%, Exploration 8%
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 39.2%, Immersive Sim 13.7%, Simulation 11.6%, Space 10.5%, Sci-fi 7.6%
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 40.8%, Simulation 37.8%, Space 13.1%, Sci-fi 8.4%
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 56.3%, Space 14.5%, Simulation 13.6%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Atmospheric 4.9%
Explore and unravel the mysteries of Rheksetor!
Why similar: Space Sim 37.3%, Immersive Sim 16.9%, Space 11.2%, Simulation 10.8%, Exploration 8.9%
In Delos, you are the space traffic controller managing the flow of ships at a bustling space station. Direct docking, allocate resources, and prevent collisions in a real-time strategy setting. Balance efficiency and safety to maintain order in the interstellar hub.
Why similar: Space Sim 52.3%, Simulation 18%, Immersive Sim 11.2%, Sci-fi 9.2%, Atmospheric 5.1%
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 50.2%, Simulation 25.8%, Exploration 9.8%, Space 7.5%, Physics 5.7%
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 44.8%, Simulation 35.7%, Space 19.5%
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 43.5%, Simulation 23.2%, Space 13.6%, Physics 6.8%, Exploration 6.5%
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.
Why similar: Space Sim 51.3%, Simulation 26.4%, Space 12.6%, Physics 8.7%, Indie 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 50.6%, Simulation 26%, Exploration 9.1%, Space 9.1%, Physics 5.3%
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 45.5%, Space 19.4%, Simulation 10.5%, Sci-fi 10%, Exploration 7.6%
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 46.6%, Simulation 25.4%, Space 9.3%, Exploration 9.1%, Sci-fi 5.6%
TeepyTime is a shared ambient application. You appear as a glowing orb in space alongside other connected players. There are no objectives. Each player's orbit is procedurally generated and unique.
Why similar: Space Sim 43.4%, Immersive Sim 23.1%, Simulation 16.3%, Space 13.6%, Atmospheric 3.6%
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 14.1%, Exploration 11.5%, Simulation 11.5%, Sci-fi 7.1%
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 38.6%, Simulation 14.4%, Space 13.9%, Exploration 11.4%, Survival 9.6%
YOU ARE THE ONLY HUMAN ON THE SPACE STATION. YOU DON’T KNOW HOW YOU GOT HERE. KEEP IT ALIVE. TRY TO SURVIVE.
Why similar: Space Sim 38.5%, Immersive Sim 15.5%, Space 11.7%, Survival 9.2%, Exploration 8.3%
World Climate Lab is a real-time planetary climate simulator. Import your own terrain or sculpt a world in the topography editor, then watch a living climate emerge from physics: winds, oceans, cloud bands and ice. Every climate is calculated, not painted.
Why similar: Space Sim 36.5%, Simulation 20.3%, Immersive Sim 12.1%, 1980s 11.6%, Exploration 7%
Embark on humanity’s greatest journey to the Moon with Lunaris. Take on the role of an astronaut navigating NASA’s Apollo missions, from the roaring launch of Saturn V to stepping on the lunar surface. Experience the triumphs, challenges, and legacy of space exploration in this immersive simulator.
Why similar: Space Sim 44.7%, Simulation 24.8%, Immersive Sim 17.7%, Space 6.2%, Atmospheric 3.2%
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 49.7%, Space 13.9%, Simulation 9.5%, Open World 8.5%, Exploration 7.5%
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 46.5%, Simulation 21.1%, Space 16.9%, Exploration 10.7%, Physics 4.8%
A 2D space trading game with a real economy. NPC ships haul cargo between 78 stations and prices move whether you're there or not. Good routes die as other traders catch on, so you keep hunting new ones. No quest markers, no "best trade" arrows. Just you, a map, and the prices.
Why similar: Space Sim 43.6%, Simulation 21.7%, Exploration 8.6%, Space 6.2%, Sci-fi 4.8%
Space Trucker is a "realistic" space simulator where you fly your cargo ship to different places within the solar system. Configure your ship, maneuver for departing and docking, plan your high speed flight, and execute it all without breaking space rules - or killing yourself!
Why similar: Space Sim 55.6%, Simulation 22%, Immersive Sim 16.6%, Open World 5.8%
Welcome to a VR game where you rule the universe! Break stuff, enjoy gravity physics, and survive natural disasters. And the best part? Fight off aliens using several guns or even asteroids. Try everything you can to keep your home solar system safe from the dangers out there!
Why similar: Space Sim 34.2%, Immersive Sim 16.7%, Space 11%, Time Manipulation 8.4% ★, Sci-fi 8.3%
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 40.8%, Simulation 14%, Immersive Sim 12.6%, Space 10.2%, Exploration 8.4%
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 50.7%, Simulation 25.1%, Physics 10.2%, Space 8.9%, 2D 3.3%
Welcome to this exciting gaming world, where you will transform into a true space explorer and embark on a magnificent journey of exploring the wonders of the universe!
Why similar: Space Sim 49.4%, Immersive Sim 19.6%, Simulation 16.4%, Space 7%, Time Manipulation 6.8% ★
Real-time planetary collision sandbox powered by SPH physics: smash planets together and watch the destruction and its aftermath!
Why similar: Space Sim 51.3%, Simulation 14.9%, Space 13.1%, Immersive Sim 9.9%, Physics 7.7%
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 53.6%, Space 15.6%, Exploration 11.4%, Physics 9.9%, 2D 5.8%
DustCrow is a space-salvaging and exploration zero-G VR game where you strip derelict wrecks for scrap, manage your tools and equipment in a zero-G environment, and play in a live, player-driven economy. It's just industrial tools, tactile physics, and the daily grind in the vast emptiness of space.
Why similar: Space Sim 31.9%, Immersive Sim 20.7%, Space 12.2%, Exploration 11.6%, Simulation 8.5%
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 40.7%, Simulation 12.6%, Immersive Sim 11.9%, Space 10.2%, Sci-fi 7.8%
A co-op starship bridge sim for 6–25 players. Man a station — helm, weapons, sensors, engineering, comms or command — and no one can fly the ship alone. Communicate, coordinate, and survive together.
Why similar: Space Sim 39.6%, Simulation 19.1%, Immersive Sim 13.3%, Exploration 7.3%, Space 6%
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 30.1%, Simulation 14.9%, Space 13.2%, Immersive Sim 11.5%, Survival 9.5%
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 41.1%, Simulation 31.7%, Space 16%, Sci-fi 8.5%, Indie 2.8%
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 50.2%, Simulation 17.9%, Space 12.9%, 1980s 12.7%, Sci-fi 6.4%
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: Space Sim 30.5%, Simulation 22.9%, Space 13.9%, Physics 7.7%, Open World 5.4%
After a galactic portal failure you find yourself lost millions of light years away from home, in a foreign galaxy... With your main propulsion systems disabled you are unable to traverse space, so you try to collect resources you find near you in order to create a galactic portal to return back.
Why similar: Space Sim 43.9%, Simulation 23.9%, Space 8.8%, Exploration 8.3%, Sci-fi 5.7%
Boötes is a Space Sim where you get to jump on astroids. Collect Crystals, Unlock New Abilities, Find Secrets to Unlock New Suits, and Much More. You are all alone in The Boötes Void where you find mysterious crystals that can help fuel your space shuttle so you can visit the Cold Dark.
Why similar: Space Sim 57%, Simulation 17.2%, Immersive Sim 13.2%, Exploration 9.9%, Atmospheric 2.6%
A sci-fi survival game with a twist. Set in a sub-orbit of a black hole, collect materials and scavenge wrecks in order to repair your damaged ship. However, time is not on your side.
Why similar: Space Sim 44.6%, Space 10.7%, Survival 10.1%, Exploration 8.5%, Resource Management 7.4%
SKYOS is a real-time 3D space simulation where Earth, satellites, constellations, weather imagery, and orbital events evolve in sync with the living sky, while cinematic Earth-to-Moon missions unfold through real-time launch windows and orbital transfers.
Why similar: Space Sim 26.4%, Simulation 20.3%, Immersive Sim 18%, Space 10.8%, Exploration 9.4%
