Games Like Space Elevator Project

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 38.5%, Simulation 22.6%, Strategy 16.5%, Space 11.5%, Physics 7.1%

Pilot your ship across a procedurally generated star map as corruption spreads inward. Each sector holds a stabiliser; protect it from raiders and pump energy into its shields. Jump between nodes, prioritise threats, and manage energy. Hold the line until time runs out, or be consumed by corruption.

Why similar: Space Sim 42.6%, Strategy 20.5%, Space 17.4%, Simulation 9.2%, 3D 5%

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 47.3%, Simulation 16.7%, Space 16.3%, Strategy 13.6%, Exploration 6%

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 34.4%, Simulation 25.1%, Strategy 16.4%, Space 16.1%, Sci-fi 7.3%

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 35.2%, Strategy 21.9%, Simulation 20.9%, Space 9.3%, Base Building 7.7%

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 37.2%, Simulation 22.6%, Space 14.2%, Building 7.7%, Physics 6.3%

Mine a vast, lonely asteroid field at the edge of a giant solar system. Tear ore from drifting rocks, haul it back to the station, and upgrade a rust-bucket into a roaring hauler. Dodge mini-suns, the sun, and a black hole — and clear the whole field to win.

Why similar: Space Sim 38%, Simulation 23.6%, Strategy 21.4%, Space 9.1%, Exploration 7.2%

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 52%, Simulation 32.2%, Space 15.8%

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 38%, Simulation 23.1%, Strategy 20.9%, Space 7.9%, Exploration 5.5%

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 59.2%, Simulation 29.2%, Space 11.5%

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 45.6%, Simulation 25.8%, Exploration 8.8%, Space 8.7%, 3D 5.3%

You are the supreme commander who directing the construction of a galactic space base. You need to manage the living and administrative needs of the space base residents, establish the industrial chain for space docks and starship, and ultimately complete a dream starship.

Why similar: Space Sim 36%, Simulation 19.5%, Strategy 12.7%, Building 12.1%, Base Building 10.8%

Spaceflight add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator X

Why similar: Space Sim 42.5%, Simulation 39.9%, Space 17.6%

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

Why similar: Space Sim 43.5%, Simulation 28%, Space 12.8%, Physics 9.4%, Sci-fi 5.6%

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 45.1%, Simulation 26.5%, Space 9.8%, Exploration 8%, Physics 5.1%

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 37.5%, Simulation 22.6%, Strategy 20.2%, Space 10.2%, Sci-fi 5.1%

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 35.4%, Simulation 11.7%, Strategy 10.8%, Building 9.9%, Base Building 8.8%

Build stations above picky planets, match modules to what the locals actually want, and grow a trade empire that earns while you're away. Court the factions or cross them on the road from your first rattling fusion can to a megastructure that tames a black hole.

Why similar: Space Sim 35.9%, Simulation 20.3%, Strategy 18.5%, Exploration 7%, Building 6.9%

Space Sim Tycoon – A sandbox transportation tycoon game where you can explore forbidden planets, gather resources, craft goods, and establish routes to manage your space empire.

Why similar: Space Sim 36.2%, Simulation 22.7%, Strategy 13.6%, Building 9%, Space 8.5%

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 41%, Simulation 37.3%, Space 21.8%

As the CEO of a spaceship design company, arrange blocks with different modes and functions to build powerful ships. Use resources from battles to upgrade blocks and acquire new ones through supplies. Strategically enhance your ship to maximize performance and defeat competitors.

Why similar: Space Sim 36.8%, Simulation 23.3%, Strategy 20.3%, Space 8.2%, Base Building 6.1%

You are on the run. Build stations in hostile systems, gather what resources you can, and jump away before you are overwhelmed. Your ships are slowly failing, but the Swarm is relentless, hungry, and on your heels. Can you survive long enough to secure a future for humanity?

Why similar: Space Sim 33.5%, Simulation 12.6%, Base Building 12.2%, Strategy 12.2%, Space 11.1%

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: Simulation 40%, Space Sim 37.8%, Space 14.7%, Sci-fi 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 41.8%, Simulation 21.7%, Space 18.5%, Exploration 9.4%, Physics 4.6%

Build amongst the stars in Starport Delta, a light sci-fi strategy game that focuses on survival. Station Commanders across the universe will turn to you for guidance to expand, defend, and survive. Help them build a thriving station, but watch out, there are many dangers hiding in space...

Why similar: Space Sim 25.6%, Simulation 23.4%, Strategy 22.6%, Space 9.1%, Base Building 7.8%

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 43.4%, Simulation 18%, Strategy 13%, Space 11%, Sci-fi 6.6%

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

Why similar: Space Sim 48.6%, Simulation 26.4%, Space 14.4%, Exploration 9.7%, Singleplayer 0.9%

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 51.6%, Simulation 22.6%, Space 16%, Physics 5.9%, 3D 3.4%

Single-player space strategy about the last ship of a vanished civilization: built to copy itself, no longer able to. Turn dead systems into mines, refineries, and shipyards. Design fleets, command the fights, lose ships, never the factory. Find out what silenced the galaxy.

Why similar: Space Sim 36.2%, Strategy 17.5%, Space 14.9%, Simulation 13.8%, Exploration 9.9%

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 41.4%, Strategy 22.2%, Simulation 20.3%, Sci-fi 7%, Space 5.1%

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 41.2%, Space 15.9%, Strategy 13.4%, Simulation 12.2%, Exploration 10.5%

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 49.4%, Simulation 19.4%, Strategy 15.8%, Sci-fi 8.3%, 3D 6.2%

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 37.9%, Simulation 24.3%, Strategy 23.1%, Space 14.7%

Travelers in Space Crack is a survive game in deep space. Explore in different galaxy through space cracks. To find and gather useful resource, to trade and make money are all important to develop your own fleets. And only through build massive fleets, you triumph over the unknown evil forces.

Why similar: Space Sim 37.8%, Simulation 23.2%, Strategy 20.1%, Space 7.2%, Base Building 5.8%

Build your space station, design your own ships, and explore relaxed sci-fi sectors in Astrosphere. Gather resources, research new technologies, and shape your journey through the cosmos at your own pace.

Why similar: Space Sim 33.5%, Simulation 11.5%, Base Building 10.8%, Space 10.3%, Strategy 10.1%

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 47.6%, Simulation 28%, Exploration 9.2%, Space 8.7%, Physics 5.8%

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 30.6%, Simulation 23.6%, Space 19.3%, Strategy 15.1%, Sci-fi 7.6%

Explore a galaxy of 300 systems as you control your fleet in a top-down 3D style, navigating through Star-lanes, Warp gates, and Black holes. Customize and upgrade your fleet, complete missions, trade, hire your crew, wage war and determine the fate of the galaxy in this grand sim saga.

Why similar: Space Sim 43.6%, Strategy 12.6%, Simulation 10.3%, Space 9.2%, Sci-fi 7.6%

Build, launch and manage realistic space missions across our solar system, placing satellites and telescopes in precise orbits. Explore planets, collect valuable scientific data and sell your findings to expand your rising aerospace empire.

Why similar: Space Sim 41.5%, Simulation 17.2%, Strategy 15.7%, Space 9.6%, Exploration 5.1%

Take the position of a CEO of a space transport company and become a new major player in the industry. Space Company Simulator is a realistic management sim game that will challenge your planning skills as you strive to launch the first manned mission to Mars.

Why similar: Space Sim 28.1%, Simulation 16.5%, Strategy 15.7%, Space 11.8%, Building 10.8%

A first-person space sim set in the real solar system at true scale, with every planet where it actually is today. Dock at the ISS, take contracts, survey planets, mine moons, haul cargo and fight pirates across genuine interplanetary distances as you rise from cadet to major.

Why similar: Space Sim 49%, Simulation 16.9%, Space 15.3%, Exploration 7.8%, Sci-fi 6.8%

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%, Simulation 27%, Strategy 10.3%, Space 8%, Sci-fi 4.8%

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 30.1%, Simulation 22.4%, Space 11.9%, Building 10%, Exploration 6.5%

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 37%, Space 20.2%, Simulation 16.7%, Strategy 14%, Sci-fi 6.3%

Mine asteroids, salvage space debris, design your own small or massive spacecraft using individual functional components, complete missions, and engage in battles against enemies in a vast galaxy with realistic physics based on orbital mechanics or in a classic physics mode.

Why similar: Space Sim 25%, Space 23.4%, Simulation 22.2%, Strategy 14.7%, Building 8.3%

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 43.9%, Simulation 25.1%, Space 13.5%, Exploration 8.5%, Sci-fi 6.4%

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: Simulation 25.2%, Strategy 24.7%, Space Sim 21.8%, Space 20.6%, Sci-fi 7.7%

The ultimate space capital ship combat compendium is the evolution of hard core space combat sims. The only game of its kind currently in existence.

Why similar: Space 25%, Simulation 24.7%, Strategy 23.4%, Sci-fi 13.9%, Space Sim 8.1%

Shoting!!!

Why similar: Space Sim 41.6%, Simulation 26.1%, Strategy 22.6%, Space 9.2%, Singleplayer 0.6%

A base-building and automation game about restoring a ruined planet. Mine resources, build factories, deploy AI drones, and revive a living world.

Why similar: Space Sim 37.8%, Simulation 20.1%, Base Building 9.9%, Space 8.4%, Building 5.7%

Build a colony on an alien planet. Supply settlers, defend against meteors, upgrade your base, develop your economy, and fight for survival.

Why similar: Space Sim 37.6%, Simulation 24.1%, Strategy 21%, Space 7.5%, Base Building 5.5%

In an alternate-history 1960s Space Race, you manage a private space company. 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 24.9%, Strategy 21.6%, Space 8.7%, Physics 4.5%

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 38.2%, Simulation 18.9%, Space 15.6%, Building 10.9%, Physics 7.3%

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 28.5%, Simulation 26.7%, Strategy 21.3%, Space 19.2%, Sci-fi 4.3%

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 45.6%, Simulation 26%, Space 9.6%, Exploration 8.8%, 3D 5.4%

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 37.6%, Space 22.2%, Simulation 16.8%, Strategy 14.3%, Sci-fi 6.9%

A physics-driven automation game where your workers bounce between buildings like pinballs. Design bounce paths, build production chains, and survive asteroid waves.

Why similar: Space Sim 28.5%, Strategy 18.8%, Simulation 17.1%, Base Building 13.6%, Building 6.7%

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 39.2%, Simulation 34.5%, Space 18.5%, Sci-fi 7.7%

Build and automate your own modular space fleet in this sandbox base-building game. Mine asteroids, expand your ship, fight enemies, explore new star systems, and uncover the deepest secrets of the universe.

Why similar: Space Sim 39.2%, Strategy 14.5%, Simulation 14.1%, Base Building 11.7%, Space 7.2%

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 56.5%, Space 17.7%, Simulation 15.6%, Sci-fi 9.2%, Singleplayer 1.1%