What games are most similar to Rocket Science?

The most similar games to Rocket Science include Kerbal Space Program, X4: Foundations, ΔV: Rings of Saturn, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

What genre is Rocket Science?

Rocket Science is a Simulation, Strategy, Early Access game with popular tags including Space, Exploration, Sandbox, Building, Physics.

Best space games like Rocket Science?

If you're looking for more space games like Rocket Science, try Kerbal Space Program, X4: Foundations, ΔV: Rings of Saturn. These share the Space tag and similar gameplay elements.

How does Nodal find games like Rocket Science?

Nodal uses a hybrid recommendation system that combines tag similarity analysis with collaborative filtering from player behavior data. We analyze which games are frequently played by the same players and share similar tags to Rocket Science. You can tune the blend between content-based and community-based recommendations.

Games like Rocket Science but more exploration?

To find games emphasizing exploration, use Nodal's tag filters to prioritize Exploration alongside Space. You can also explore the exploration tag page directly.

Games Like Rocket Science

Top Similar Games to Rocket Science

Kerbal Space Program (2015) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Sandbox. Also features moddable and education. Tags: Space, Simulation, Sandbox
X4: Foundations (2018) — Shared: Space Sim, Sandbox, Exploration. Also features economy and trading. Tags: Space Sim, Sandbox, Exploration
ΔV: Rings of Saturn (2023) — Shared: Space, Physics, Exploration. Also features sci-fi and singleplayer. Tags: Space, Physics, Exploration
Elite Dangerous (2015) — Shared: Space Sim, Space, Exploration. Also features open world and sci-fi. Tags: Space Sim, Space, Exploration
Space Engineers (2019) — Shared: Sandbox, Space, Building. Also features survival and open world. Tags: Sandbox, Space, Building
HELLION (2019) — Shared: Simulation, Space, Realistic. Also features multiplayer and survival. Tags: Simulation, Space, Realistic
orbit.industries (2022) — Shared: Space, Space Sim, Building. Also features 3d and resource management. Tags: Space, Space Sim, Building
Tin Can (2022) — Shared: Simulation, Space, Realistic. Also features survival and indie. Tags: Simulation, Space, Realistic
Between the Stars (2024) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Space Sim. Also features rpg and action. Tags: Space, Simulation, Space Sim
Mars Horizon (2020) — Shared: Space, Space Sim, Science. Also features management and strategy. Tags: Space, Space Sim, Science
SimpleRockets (2015) — Shared: Simulation, Sandbox, Physics. Also features indie and 2d. Tags: Simulation, Sandbox, Physics
Avorion (2020) — Shared: Sandbox, Exploration, Space Sim. Also features open world and pve. Tags: Sandbox, Exploration, Space Sim
Empyrion - Galactic Survival (2020) — Shared: Simulation, Space, Building. Also features co-op and open world survival craft. Tags: Simulation, Space, Building
Spaceflight Simulator 20 — Shared: Simulation, Space Sim, Sandbox. Also features 3d and cinematic. Tags: Simulation, Space Sim, Sandbox
Train Simulator Classic (2015) — Shared: Simulation, Realistic, Building. Also features trains and singleplayer. Tags: Simulation, Realistic, Building
Soyuz Constructors0 — Shared: Simulation, Space, Physics. Also features indie and singleplayer. Tags: Simulation, Space, Physics
Solargene (2026) — Shared: Space Sim, Sandbox, Building. Also features colony sim and base building. Tags: Space Sim, Sandbox, Building
Meco Rocket Simulator (2025) — Shared: Simulation, Physics, Science. Also features choose your own adventure and automation. Tags: Simulation, Physics, Science
SpaceEngine (2019) — Shared: Sandbox, Space, Space Sim. Also features early access and open world. Tags: Sandbox, Space, Space Sim
Space Haven (2020) — Shared: Sandbox, Simulation, Building. Also features colony sim and base building. Tags: Sandbox, Simulation, Building
Reentry - A Space Flight Simulator (2025) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Flight. Also features open world and immersive sim. Tags: Space, Simulation, Flight
Kerbal Space Program 2 (2023) — Shared: Space, Sandbox, Exploration. Also features difficult and open world. Tags: Space, Sandbox, Exploration
Will Glow the Wisp (2017) — Shared: Flight. Also features side scroller and bullet hell. Tags: Flight
Bongo Cat (2025) — Shared: Simulation. Also features cats and free to play. Tags: Simulation
Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager0 — Shared: Space, Simulation, Sandbox. Also features singleplayer and 3d. Tags: Space, Simulation, Sandbox
X-Plane 11 (2017) — Shared: Simulation, Flight, Realistic. Also features multiplayer and open world. Tags: Simulation, Flight, Realistic
Spaceflight Simulator (2022) — Shared: Sandbox, Space Sim, Space. Also features 2d and singleplayer. Tags: Sandbox, Space Sim, Space
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition (2017) — Shared: Exploration. Also features tactical rpg and rpg. Tags: Exploration
Crosshair X (2020) — Features action and indie.
Train Sim World® 5 (2024) — Shared: Simulation, Realistic, Physics. Also features trains and adventure. Tags: Simulation, Realistic, Physics
Endless Sky (2015) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Space Sim. Also features free to play and open world. Tags: Space, Simulation, Space Sim
The Walking Dead: Season Two (2013) — Features zombies and adventure.
RemoteSpace: First Settlement0 — Shared: Space Sim, Simulation, Building. Also features strategy and resource management. Tags: Space Sim, Simulation, Building
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth (2014) — Features action roguelike and roguelike.
Darkstar One (2008) — Shared: Space, Space Sim, Exploration. Also features action and sci-fi. Tags: Space, Space Sim, Exploration
Subnautica: Below Zero (2021) — Shared: Exploration, Sandbox. Also features open world survival craft and survival. Tags: Exploration, Sandbox
Drawful 2 (2016) — Features local multiplayer and party.
Occupy Mars: The Game (2026) — Shared: Sandbox, Simulation, Space. Also features open world and resource management. Tags: Sandbox, Simulation, Space
Transport Fever 2 (2019) — Shared: Simulation, Sandbox, Building. Also features strategy and management. Tags: Simulation, Sandbox, Building
Space Engineers 2 (2025) — Shared: Sandbox, Building, Space. Also features survival and sci-fi. Tags: Sandbox, Building, Space
Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition (2014) — Shared: Flight, Simulation, Realistic. Also features open world and multiplayer. Tags: Flight, Simulation, Realistic
Voyager 2 (2023) — Shared: Space, Physics, Flight. Also features puzzle and education. Tags: Space, Physics, Flight
Juno: New Origins (2023) — Shared: Building, Science, Space Sim. Also features programming and jet. Tags: Building, Science, Space Sim
Final Orbit (2026) — Shared: Simulation, Sandbox, Space. Also features open world and indie. Tags: Simulation, Sandbox, Space
Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered (2022) — Shared: Exploration. Also features open world and superhero. Tags: Exploration
Rocket Engineer0 — Shared: Simulation, Sandbox, Space Sim. Also features 2d and logic. Tags: Simulation, Sandbox, Space Sim
Transpose (2018) — Shared: Exploration, Physics. Also features vr and puzzle platformer. Tags: Exploration, Physics
Course Correction0 — Shared: Simulation, Space, Flight. Also features vr and sci-fi. Tags: Simulation, Space, Flight
Rebel Galaxy (2015) — Shared: Space, Space Sim, Simulation. Also features open world and sci-fi. Tags: Space, Space Sim, Simulation
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition (2020) — Shared: Simulation, Flight, Realistic. Also features multiplayer and open world. Tags: Simulation, Flight, Realistic
Interkosmos (2017) — Shared: Simulation, Space, Flight. Also features indie and adventure. Tags: Simulation, Space, Flight
9.80 — Shared: Simulation, Space, Physics. Also features 2d and difficult. Tags: Simulation, Space, Physics
3D Solar System Simulator (2022) — Shared: Simulation, Space Sim, Flight. Also features education and 3d. Tags: Simulation, Space Sim, Flight
Arcade Moonlander (2017) — Shared: Exploration, Flight, Space. Also features racing and action. Tags: Exploration, Flight, Space
Space Crew: Legendary Edition (2020) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Space Sim. Also features action and sci-fi. Tags: Space, Simulation, Space Sim
IXION (2022) — Shared: Space, Building, Simulation. Also features city builder and strategy. Tags: Space, Building, Simulation
Cakey's Twisted Bakery (2024) — Features action and adventure.
Celestarium0 — Shared: Simulation, Space, Exploration. Also features early access and sci-fi. Tags: Simulation, Space, Exploration
Dreams of Aether (2025) — Features minigames and quick-time events.
Slay the Spire (2019) — Features roguelike deckbuilder and card game.