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Games Like Space Simulation Toolkit

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Simulation, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Indie.

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Physics sandbox game that uses a graphics card as a supercomputer. Change the laws of physics, design mechanisms, create A-Life worlds and inhabit them with living beings, experiment with evolution and AI.

Reviews: Very Positive — 81% — of 535 reviews
Released: 2020-06-05
Developer: Pavel Kudinov
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Early Access
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 32,344 reviews2015
    Dev: Giant Army
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Create & destroy on an unimaginable scale with a realistic physics-based space simulator. Explore the beauty of our universe and the fragility of our planet. Use science to bend the laws of gravity, collide planets, boil away oceans, fire epic space lasers, and customize your universe.

    Why similar: Space Sim 22.4%, Sandbox 18.2%, Physics 15.8%, Education 14.8%, Space 11.7%

  2. #2 Spaceflight Simulator
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 9,809 reviews2022
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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 28.4%, Sandbox 24%, Space 14.3%, Simulation 11.7%, Physics 8.6%

  3. #3 Kerbal Space Program
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 147,368 reviews2015
    Dev: SquadPub: Private Division
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 66.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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: Sandbox 19.6%, Space Sim 19.1%, Space 16.5%, Physics 15.7%, Simulation 12.1%

  4. #4 Space Engineers 2
    95% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,654 reviews2025
    Dev: Keen Software House
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    Space Engineers 2 is a playable Early Access Alpha sandbox focused on engineering, exploration, and colonization in a fully destructible universe. Design and build ships, stations, and planetary bases while uncovering the story of Miro and Ivan Sokol. Help shape the future of the Almagest system.

    Why similar: Sandbox 22.8%, Space Sim 19.1%, Physics 17.6%, Space 14.1%, Simulation 11.3%

  5. #5 Tiny Space Academy
    94% matchMixed64% of 55 reviews2021
    Dev: Full Orbit Games LLC
    Windows · Mac

    Tiny Space Academy is a 2D space sim where you can grow your own space agency and explore our solar system with rockets you design! Learn basic orbital mechanics, run science experiments, and get your astronauts back to Earth safely.

    Why similar: Space Sim 22.3%, Physics 17.9%, Space 14%, Simulation 13.1%, Education 12.8%

  6. #6 Rocket Science
    93% matchVery Positive81% of 176 reviews2020
    Dev: unbeGames
    Windows

    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 20.6%, Sandbox 18.4%, Physics 15.8%, Education 12.7%, Space 12.5%

  7. #7 Sand:box
    91% matchVery Positive94% of 1,758 reviews2023
    Dev: smellymoo
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 78.9 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    "Falling sand" style particle sandbox, now with circuits and stickmen!

    Why similar: Sandbox 28.8%, Physics 20.3%, Education 18.8%, Simulation 15.6%, Building 6.5%

  8. #8 Celestial Command
    92% matchMixed62% of 705 reviews2014
    Dev: Science Interactive
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    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 25.4%, Sandbox 25%, Simulation 20.9%, Space Sim 18.5%, Building 5.6%

  9. #9 Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager
    89% matchVery Positive87% of 1,372 reviews2026
    Dev: SpaceOpsPub: Games Operators
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    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: Space Sim 20.4%, Sandbox 19.4%, Physics 16.5%, Space 13.8%, Simulation 11.1%

  10. #10 Solar 2
    90% matchVery Positive91% of 2,235 reviews2011
    Dev: Murudai
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Dynamic abstract sandbox universe. Changes and evolves as you do.

    Why similar: Sandbox 27.3%, Space 24%, Space Sim 15.6%, Physics 13%, Simulation 10.8%

  11. #11 Autocraft
    91% matchMixed56% of 298 reviews2017
    Dev: Alientrap
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 54 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    Create, Collect, and Crash in Autocraft, a physics destruction sandbox. Create your own cars, rockets, tanks, planes, boats, and more.

    Why similar: Sandbox 29.3%, Physics 19.4%, Simulation 16.1%, Space 11.8%, Space Sim 10.3%

  12. #12 Starship EVO
    89% matchVery Positive83% of 1,546 reviews2020
    Dev: Moonfire Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    Mine and craft your way to orbit, build your own starship and explore a vast, dangerous galaxy alongside your crew. For players who love a meaningful survival progression, a unique and elegant building system, and epic space-opera scale.

    Why similar: Sandbox 23.4%, Space 18.5%, Space Sim 17.5%, Simulation 17%, Building 10.3%

  13. #13 ACTION SANDBOX
    88% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,017 reviews2022
    Dev: Vona Soft
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    A physics sandbox game for people who like to play with digital toys. Create, control toys and define your goals.

    Why similar: Sandbox 31.3%, Physics 26.1%, Simulation 17.1%, Building 10.1%, Artificial Intelligence 9.6%

  14. #14 The Sapling
    87% matchVery Positive89% of 2,006 reviews2019
    Dev: Wessel Stoop
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    The Sapling is a simulation game where you design your own plants, animals, algae and fungi, and put them in a world together. Or you turn on random mutations, and see what evolution does to your ecosystem!

    Why similar: Sandbox 34.4%, Artificial Intelligence 29.7%, Education 17.8%, Simulation 15.6%, Indie 1.6%

  15. #15 SpaceEngine
    86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 16,682 reviews2019
    Dev: Cosmographic Software
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 43.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    The world's first science-based photorealistic interactive 3D planetarium that models the entire Universe, using procedural generation for uncharted areas.

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  16. #16 Juno: New Origins
    86% matchVery Positive89% of 3,554 reviews2023
    Dev: Jundroo, LLC
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Bring to life anything you can imagine from rockets and airplanes to cars and more. Automate them with a visual programming language. Explore 3D planets and make your own. Share your creations online. Complete contracts, conquer milestones, and unlock technology in the newly added Career Mode.

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  17. #17 PixPhys
    85% matchMostly Positive74% of 218 reviews2021
    Dev: Red Starship
    Windows · Linux

    PixPhys is a 2D engineering sandbox with huge technical possibilities and scope for imagination: design equipment from a jet-powered cart to space stations.

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  18. #18 WorldBox - God Simulator
    82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 56,966 reviews2021
    Dev: Maxim Karpenko
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 29.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%

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  19. #19 Planetary Life
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    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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    Dev: KseLeroNPub: ONRI Studio
    Windows

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  21. #21 Kerbal Space Program 2
    84% matchMostly Negative26% of 32,033 reviews2023
    Dev: Intercept GamesPub: Private Division
    Windows
    Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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.

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    Windows
    Median: 19.3 hrsMean: 41.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%

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  23. #23 Astrox Imperium
    83% matchVery Positive84% of 1,264 reviews2019
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    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%

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  24. #24 Space Engineers
    79% matchVery Positive89% of 134,498 reviews2019
    Dev: Keen Software House
    Windows
    Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 96.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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  25. #25 The Bibites: Digital Life
    78% matchVery Positive96% of 248 reviews2025
    Dev: Omnia Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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  26. #26 Purplis Sandbox
    81% matchMixed66% of 211 reviews2021
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    Windows

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  27. #27 Retro Gadgets
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    Windows
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    77% matchVery Positive95% of 62 reviews2025
    Dev: AshtorakSimGames
    Windows · Linux

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  29. #29 The Powder Toy
    75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,022 reviews2024
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    76% matchMostly Positive73% of 67 reviews2025
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    Windows · Mac

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  31. #31 Habitat
    80% matchMostly Negative40% of 261 reviews2016
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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  32. #32 ΔV: Rings of Saturn
    75% matchVery Positive92% of 3,475 reviews2023
    Dev: Kodera Software
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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  33. #33 The Sandbox Evolution - Craft a 2D Pixel Universe!
    79% matchMixed42% of 1,516 reviews2016
    Dev: PIXOWL INC.
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 44%

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  34. #34 Plasma
    74% matchVery Positive90% of 1,160 reviews2023
    Dev: Dry CactusPub: Dry Licorice
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 38%

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  35. #35 Archean
    74% matchVery Positive88% of 252 reviews2024
    Dev: batcholi
    Windows · Linux

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  36. #36 Satellite Command
    77% matchMixed64% of 81 reviews2016
    Dev: Stormtide
    Windows

    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!

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  37. #37 Turing Complete
    73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,808 reviews2021
    Dev: LevelHead
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%

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    Why similar: Sandbox 31.5%, Education 25.9%, Simulation 23.2%, Building 14.3%, 2D 3%

  38. #38 Jitter
    72% matchVery Positive85% of 171 reviews2025
    Dev: Berko Games
    Windows

    A sci-fi exploration & survival game where you take on the role of a spaceship’s AI. Explore, fight, and survive across a mining colony in the Main Asteroid Belt. Rebuild your ship. Rescue your crew. Reveal the truth behind your mission.

    Why similar: Space Sim 29.1%, Sandbox 22.6%, Physics 19.8%, Space 15.9%, Exploration 4.4%

  39. #39 Logic World
    72% matchVery Positive94% of 369 reviews2021
    Dev: Mouse Hat Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Invent a new computer! Logic World is a first-person sandbox simulation game that's all about digital logic. Play alone or with friends, design unique machines, build up layers of complexity, and experience the joy of circuits!

    Why similar: Sandbox 35.5%, Education 30.2%, Simulation 20.9%, Building 13.4%

  40. #40 Species: Artificial Life, Real Evolution
    73% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,004 reviews2018
    Dev: Quasar
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Play with evolution! Species: ALRE is a scientifically-grounded, emergent simulation of natural selection. Creatures evolve and speciate in response to in-game mutation and selection forces, allowing you to experience and tinker with evolution in real-time.

    Why similar: Sandbox 51.4%, Simulation 34%, Education 9.5%, Indie 4.1%, Singleplayer 1%

  41. #41 Particle Fleet: Emergence
    73% matchVery Positive92% of 1,284 reviews2016
    Dev: Knuckle Cracker
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%

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    Why similar: Simulation 44%, Space 36.2%, Indie 15.2%, 2D 3.7%, Singleplayer 0.9%

  42. #42 SimplePlanes
    71% matchVery Positive93% of 10,914 reviews2015
    Dev: Jundroo, LLC
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Build airplanes by snapping parts together, designing wing sections, and attaching engines. At any time, you can strap yourself into the cockpit and see how it flies with realistic physics. If you're not in the mood for building, over 100,000 airplanes are available to download for free.

    Why similar: Sandbox 31.3%, Physics 26.8%, Artificial Intelligence 25.2%, Building 11.1%, Exploration 5.6%

  43. #43 Kinetic Void
    76% matchOverwhelmingly Negative17% of 1,558 reviews2014
    Dev: Badland Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Kinetic Void is a 3D space adventure with a focus on customization and enjoyable space simulation. The shipyard allows players to construct their ship piece by piece. Ships can be as simplistic as a cockpit, a hull, a engine and a gun, or as complex as a player wants.

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  44. #44 Reassembly
    71% matchVery Positive94% of 4,100 reviews2015
    Dev: Anisoptera GamesPub: Indie Voyage
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 26.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%

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  45. #45 The Last Starship
    68% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,705 reviews2026
    Dev: Introversion Software
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    The Last Starship is a 2D space construction game where you design and upgrade your starship. Choose your path: pirate hunter, miner, engineer, spacebus driver, and more, whilst exploring vibrant star systems. Enjoy a growing sandbox world, with regular free updates. Your cosmic adventure awaits!

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  46. #46 Atomcraft
    67% matchVery Positive95% of 434 reviews2026
    Dev: Triplejump
    Windows

    A sandbox adventure where every pixel is physically and chemically simulated! Build intricate, fully functional machines from the pixels around you. Harvest, react, and manipulate all 118 elements to craft everything from simple tools to complex systems.

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    69% matchVery Positive92% of 323 reviews2023
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    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 53%

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  48. #48 Galimulator
    71% matchVery Positive91% of 503 reviews2018
    Dev: Snoddasmannen
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%

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  49. #49 Sandboxels
    66% matchVery Positive95% of 1,172 reviews2025
    Dev: R74n
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%

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  50. #50 Nimbatus - The Space Drone Constructor
    69% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,173 reviews2020
    Dev: Stray Fawn StudioPub: Stray Fawn Publishing
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    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Command the Nimbatus and craft drones out of hundreds of different parts. Survive unknown threats in a fully destructible, procedural universe, compete against other players in different arenas or enjoy complete creative freedom in the sandbox.

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  51. #51 AI Learns To Drive
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  52. #52 Rover Builder
    70% matchMixed68% of 82 reviews2022
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  53. #53 RoboCo
    66% matchVery Positive88% of 220 reviews2026
    Dev: Filament Games
    Windows

    RoboCo is a sandbox game about designing and building robots to serve the needs of squishy, hapless humans in the world of tomorrow!

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  54. #54 Thrive
    67% matchVery Positive92% of 1,761 reviews2021
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    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 66%

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  56. #56 Cybermotion
    70% matchMostly Positive80% of 90 reviews2017
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    Cybermotion is physics based platformer. You play as a student project robot that's constantly beeing tested by its creators. Combine physics animations and poses to move through the levels full of obstacles. Upgrade the robot, build new levels.

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    Dev: Mid DevelopmentPub: Pretty Soon
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  58. #58 Dimensions: Dreadnought Architect
    69% matchMixed54% of 204 reviews2023
    Dev: Craft Theory
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    Unleash your creativity, design your dreadnought with a variety of modules, and have complete control over the function and style of each module. Command your battleship with wisdom and decisiveness. Gallop in the vast galaxy and destroy all enemies.

    Why similar: Sandbox 24.2%, Physics 20.3%, Space Sim 17.8%, Space 11.5%, Building 9.6%

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