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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 30.9%, Space 24.1%, Science 16.9%, Simulation 14%, Exploration 7.1%

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.

Why similar: Science 23.2%, Space Sim 22.6%, Space 18.4%, Simulation 8.4%, Physics 8.1%

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: Space 26.4%, Space Sim 25.5%, Science 23.9%, Simulation 11.1%, Physics 9.2%

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 35.3%, Space 23.9%, Management 12.7%, Simulation 9.1%, Exploration 9.1%

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 48.2%, Simulation 26.1%, Space 25.7%

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 36.6%, Space 34.2%, Simulation 29.2%

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 41.6%, Space 21.8%, Simulation 21.6%, Physics 11.8%, 3D 1.7%

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 25.8%, Science 23.1%, Space 17.3%, Simulation 16.8%, Physics 8.6%

Spaceflight add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator X

Why similar: Space Sim 39.2%, Simulation 32.2%, Space 28.5%

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 34.7%, Science 22.2%, Space 21.1%, Simulation 10%, Exploration 6.2%

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 46%, Space 25.1%, Simulation 17.6%, Physics 8.1%, 3D 1.5%

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 34.6%, Science 17.2%, Simulation 14.1%, Space 13.7%, Resource Management 12.5%

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 56.4%, Simulation 24.3%, Space 19.3%

Lead humanity’s final journey beyond Earth. Launch ships, harness gravity slingshots, and explore distant star systems to make humanity multi-planetary.

Why similar: Space Sim 29.8%, Space 17%, Science 11.5%, Simulation 8.8%, Physics 8.1%

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 23.4%, Space 20.9%, Space Sim 19.9%, Simulation 10.8%, Physics 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 37.8%, Science 21.7%, Simulation 18.5%, Space 13.9%, Physics 5.7%

Fuel and fix ships as fast as you can in this Simulation Time Management game.

Why similar: Space Sim 34%, Space 22.8%, Simulation 19.1%, Time Management 12.1%, Physics 8.1%

A casual space simulation game where you perform orbital manoeuvres on satellites to change their orbit and complete missions.

Why similar: Space Sim 41.2%, Simulation 23.2%, Space 21.2%, Physics 13.8%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Based on true Newtonian Physics, n-body VR immerses you in a deep space, 4D playground of sight and sound with your HTC Vive. This unique new experience promises to be fun and interesting to generations of space-time enthusiasts.

Why similar: Science 32.3%, Simulation 31.4%, Space 22.5%, Physics 11.2%, Indie 2.7%

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 35.2%, Science 30%, Space 20.2%, Simulation 11.5%, 3D 2.3%

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 33.4%, Science 20.2%, Space 13.6%, Simulation 9.7%, Resource Management 9.2%

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 24.7%, Space 23%, Science 17.6%, Simulation 12.2%, Resource Management 7.6%

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 45.4%, Simulation 23.8%, Space 21.4%, Exploration 8.8%, Singleplayer 0.6%

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 48.2%, Space 29.2%, Simulation 14.8%, Exploration 6.2%, Indie 1.6%

Master physics in one compelling physics puzzle after another. Aim the launcher and adjust its power, using your understanding of gravity wells to correctly plot their courses in a variety of challenges. Complete a light-hearted story and then test yourself in the endless Expeditions mode.

Why similar: Space Sim 31.7%, Science 27.4%, Space 20.8%, Simulation 8.6%, Procedural Generation 7.6%

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 37%, Space Sim 34.9%, Simulation 19.9%, Exploration 5.9%, Indie 2.4%

Explore a precisely recreated lunar surface built from real data and a JAXA-backed simulation.

Why similar: Space Sim 45.2%, Space 23.5%, Simulation 21.5%, Exploration 9.1%, Singleplayer 0.7%

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 43.2%, Simulation 22.2%, Space 16.6%, Exploration 7.7%, Physics 7.5%

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 44.6%, Simulation 22%, Space 14.8%, Exploration 8.7%, Procedural Generation 6%

Real-time planetary collision sandbox powered by SPH physics: smash planets together and watch the destruction and its aftermath!

Why similar: Space Sim 42.7%, Space 23.3%, Simulation 12.4%, Physics 10.8%, Science 8.6%

A walking simulator where you can launch rockets! Become the Launch Director for a commercial space transportation company. Can you configure these reusable rockets for a successful launch, ascent and landing?

Why similar: Science 29.5%, Space Sim 29.2%, Space 20.2%, Physics 9.7%, Simulation 6.1%

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 45%, Space 28%, Physics 13.9%, Exploration 9.5%, Indie 3.7%

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: Space Sim 26.1%, Science 24%, Space 19%, Physics 8.8%, Simulation 8.3%

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 44.4%, Simulation 22.8%, Space 14.2%, Exploration 8.6%, Physics 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: Space Sim 33.6%, Science 32.6%, Space 24.5%, Physics 8%, Indie 0.8%

Space Station Continuum is a building & management sim inspired by the past, present, and future of humans in space.

Why similar: Space Sim 25.6%, Science 23%, Space 17.1%, Simulation 8.7%, Management 8.5%

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 36%, Space 24%, Simulation 18.4%, Management 10.6%, Time Management 9.6%

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 26.2%, Space Sim 20.6%, Space 17.3%, Management 8.9%, Resource Management 8.2%

47 million probes were launched into the void. Yours just found something alive. A living universe simulation where evolution never stops — not even when you do.

Why similar: Space Sim 27.2%, Simulation 18.5%, Science 12.9%, Procedural Generation 11.3%, Space 11%

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: Space Sim 27.2%, Science 24.9%, Space 18.5%, Simulation 9.9%, Physics 8.5%

Build and upgrade your personal ship to travel around a strange planet.

Why similar: Space Sim 38.2%, Space 21.8%, Simulation 18.5%, Physics 8.3%, Management 6.7%

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 39.3%, Simulation 18.1%, Science 17.5%, Space 10.6%, Exploration 8.1%

Rionag: Survey Fleet is a top-down starship builder and logistics game where it's your job to balance the needs of the crews with cutting-edge equipment on board. Unlock tech that adds new capabilities for your ships to go through hazardous environments, enabling you to explore new worlds.

Why similar: Space Sim 33.8%, Science 25.1%, Space 16.1%, Simulation 9.7%, Management 7.3%

A physics-based mining sim, set in the thickest debris field in Sol. Every action has a reaction, lasers are invisible without a medium, and your thrust is a potent weapon. Find trade, adapt your equipment to your playstyle, hire a crew to help. Unravel the mysteries of the rings, or just get rich.

Why similar: Space Sim 26.7%, Science 21.8%, Space 21.2%, Physics 9.3%, Simulation 7.3%

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 37.1%, Science 19.3%, Space 16.1%, Simulation 11.9%, Physics 6.5%

The most scientifically accurate space warfare simulator ever made. Now with Steam Workshop!

Why similar: Space 31%, Science 29.6%, Simulation 19.3%, Space Sim 19.1%, Indie 0.5%

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 44.5%, Simulation 22%, Space 16.8%, Physics 15%, Indie 1.8%

Travel through the solar system in your own spaceship! The motion of each celestial body is accurately reproduced by the Kepler equation.

Why similar: Science 29.5%, Space Sim 28.9%, Space 22.5%, Physics 9.2%, Simulation 7.8%

Launch a rocket. Extend the Antenna. Set your internet service price and start making money. Oh and shoot down asteroids if they threaten your satellites.

Why similar: Space Sim 28.6%, Science 26.6%, Space 20.5%, Time Management 8%, Physics 7.7%

Logos Orbit is an emergent cosmic tuning simulation where you rewrite the "Logos" of an ever-expanding universe to control the collision and equilibrium of stars. Place gravity-altering Sigils to tune the orbits of star systems on the brink of collapse.

Why similar: Space Sim 27.4%, Science 25.5%, Space 23.1%, Physics 12.5%, Simulation 10.3%

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 42.1%, Simulation 22.9%, Space 17.9%, Exploration 8.2%, Physics 6.2%

Become a Space Mechanic! Get your hands dirty, explore the depths of space and repair broken machinery. Diagnose problems using diagrams and tools, perform repairs, manage your resources and watch the simulated machinery come alive. Or just gaze upon the beauty of the Solar System.

Why similar: Space Sim 31.5%, Science 24%, Space 20.2%, Simulation 10.4%, Physics 7%

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 36.6%, Science 22.9%, Simulation 19.4%, Space 10.8%, Physics 7.6%

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: Space Sim 25.7%, Science 24.1%, Time Attack 19% ★, Simulation 15.1%, Physics 7.9%

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 27.4%, Space 21.7%, Science 17.9%, Simulation 17.3%, Physics 7%

The story takes place in the distant future. You will play a captain of a star ship and go into deep space. You need to manage your resources carefully. In the game, you can investigate the outliers of various planets, discover the wonders of the universe or learn the stories of lost civilizations.

Why similar: Space Sim 45.8%, Space 30.8%, Exploration 9.3%, Simulation 5.3%, Resource Management 4.1%

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 28.1%, Space Sim 25.1%, Space 20.6%, Physics 9.7%, Simulation 8.4%

Super Space Frogs is a 2D physics-based rocket game. Design, Deploy, and Fly awesome rockets. Unlock new technology to build bigger and better ships. Explore the solar system and unlocks the mysteries it holds.

Why similar: Space Sim 35.6%, Science 17.7%, Space 10.9%, Simulation 10.9%, Physics 10.7%