What games are most similar to SpaceEngine?

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

What genre is SpaceEngine?

SpaceEngine is a Casual, Indie, Simulation game with popular tags including Early Access, Open World, Sci-fi, Casual, Sandbox.

Best early access games like SpaceEngine?

If you're looking for more early access games like SpaceEngine, try Kerbal Space Program, Universe Sandbox, ΔV: Rings of Saturn. These share the Early Access tag and similar gameplay elements.

How does Nodal find games like SpaceEngine?

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 SpaceEngine. You can tune the blend between content-based and community-based recommendations.

Games like SpaceEngine but more open world?

To find games emphasizing open world, use Nodal's tag filters to prioritize Open World alongside Early Access. You can also explore the open world tag page directly.

Games Like SpaceEngine

Top Similar Games to SpaceEngine

Kerbal Space Program (2015) — Shared: Space, Sandbox, Space Sim. Also features simulation and physics. Tags: Space, Sandbox, Space Sim
Universe Sandbox (2015) — Shared: Sandbox, Space, Realistic. Also features simulation and physics. Tags: Sandbox, Space, Realistic
ΔV: Rings of Saturn (2023) — Shared: Space, Sci-fi, Space Sim. Also features physics and singleplayer. Tags: Space, Sci-fi, Space Sim
Kerbal Space Program 2 (2023) — Shared: Space, Sandbox, Open World. Also features exploration and building. Tags: Space, Sandbox, Open World
Elite Dangerous (2015) — Shared: Space Sim, Space, Open World. Also features exploration and simulation. Tags: Space Sim, Space, Open World
Universe Sandbox Legacy (2011) — Shared: Sandbox, Space, Casual. Also features simulation and physics. Tags: Sandbox, Space, Casual
X3: Reunion (2006) — Shared: Space, Space Sim, Sci-fi. Also features simulation and strategy. Tags: Space, Space Sim, Sci-fi
X3: Terran Conflict (2008) — Shared: Space, Sandbox, Sci-fi. Also features simulation and strategy. Tags: Space, Sandbox, Sci-fi
X Rebirth (2013) — Shared: Space, Sci-fi, Space Sim. Also features simulation and action. Tags: Space, Sci-fi, Space Sim
Rebel Galaxy (2015) — Shared: Space, Open World, Sci-fi. Also features rpg and great soundtrack. Tags: Space, Open World, Sci-fi
Juno: New Origins (2023) — Shared: Space Sim, Flight, Realistic. Also features building and science. Tags: Space Sim, Flight, Realistic
No Man's Sky (2016) — Shared: Open World, Space, Sci-fi. Also features open world survival craft and exploration. Tags: Open World, Space, Sci-fi
X4: Foundations (2018) — Shared: Space Sim, Sandbox, Space. Also features economy and trading. Tags: Space Sim, Sandbox, Space
Hardspace: Shipbreaker (2022) — Shared: Space, Sci-fi, Sandbox. Also features simulation and physics. Tags: Space, Sci-fi, Sandbox
Exo One (2021) — Shared: Space, Flight, Space Sim. Also features atmospheric and exploration. Tags: Space, Flight, Space Sim
HELLION (2019) — Shared: Space, Open World, Sci-fi. Also features simulation and multiplayer. Tags: Space, Open World, Sci-fi
Star Conflict (2013) — Shared: Space Sim, Open World, Sandbox. Also features free to play and online co-op. Tags: Space Sim, Open World, Sandbox
Rocket Science (2020) — Shared: Space, Sandbox, Space Sim. Also features exploration and building. Tags: Space, Sandbox, Space Sim
Take On Mars (2017) — Shared: Space, Space Sim, Sandbox. Also features simulation and mars. Tags: Space, Space Sim, Sandbox
Starfield (2023) — Shared: Space, Open World, Sci-fi. Also features singleplayer and rpg. Tags: Space, Open World, Sci-fi
Final Orbit (2026) — Shared: Sandbox, Open World, Space. Also features simulation and indie. Tags: Sandbox, Open World, Space
BeamNG.drive (2015) — Shared: Realistic, Sandbox, Open World. Also features simulation and driving. Tags: Realistic, Sandbox, Open World
House of the Dying Sun (2016) — Shared: Space, Space Sim, Sci-fi. Also features action and simulation. Tags: Space, Space Sim, Sci-fi
SpaceBourne 2 (2025) — Shared: Space Sim, Flight, 3D. Also features rpg and base building. Tags: Space Sim, Flight, 3D
Relax In Space (2024) — Shared: Sandbox, Space, Space Sim. Also features exploration and science. Tags: Sandbox, Space, Space Sim
X-Plane 11 (2017) — Shared: Flight, Realistic, Open World. Also features simulation and multiplayer. Tags: Flight, Realistic, Open World
Teardown (2022) — Shared: Sandbox, Open World, Realistic. Also features destruction and physics. Tags: Sandbox, Open World, Realistic
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition (2020) — Shared: Flight, Realistic, Open World. Also features simulation and multiplayer. Tags: Flight, Realistic, Open World
Avorion (2020) — Shared: Sandbox, Space Sim, Space. Also features exploration and building. Tags: Sandbox, Space Sim, Space
Reentry - A Space Flight Simulator (2025) — Shared: Space, Flight, Space Sim. Also features simulation and immersive sim. Tags: Space, Flight, Space Sim
Course Correction0 — Shared: Space, Flight, Realistic. Also features simulation and vr. Tags: Space, Flight, Realistic
DEATH STRANDING (2020) — Shared: Open World, Sci-fi. Also features walking simulator and story rich. Tags: Open World, Sci-fi
Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition (2014) — Shared: Flight, Realistic, Open World. Also features simulation and multiplayer. Tags: Flight, Realistic, Open World
Starship Simulator0 — Shared: Space Sim, Space, Open World. Also features exploration and science. Tags: Space Sim, Space, Open World
Spaceflight Simulator 20 — Shared: Space Sim, Sandbox, 3D. Also features simulation and exploration. Tags: Space Sim, Sandbox, 3D
Space0 — Shared: Space Sim, Sci-fi, Space. Also features simulation and procedural generation. Tags: Space Sim, Sci-fi, Space
Enter The Moon (2018) — Shared: Space Sim, Space, Sci-fi. Also features simulation and education. Tags: Space Sim, Space, Sci-fi
Subnautica (2018) — Shared: Open World, Sci-fi, Sandbox. Also features open world survival craft and survival. Tags: Open World, Sci-fi, Sandbox
Superflight (2017) — Shared: Flight, Casual, Open World. Also features indie and relaxing. Tags: Flight, Casual, Open World
StarbaseSim (2025) — Shared: Sandbox, Space Sim, Flight. Also features simulation and immersive sim. Tags: Sandbox, Space Sim, Flight
People Playground (2019) — Shared: Sandbox, Casual. Also features gore and physics. Tags: Sandbox, Casual
Forza Horizon 5 (2021) — Shared: Open World, Realistic. Also features racing and driving. Tags: Open World, Realistic
Cities: Skylines (2015) — Shared: Sandbox, Realistic, Casual. Also features city builder and simulation. Tags: Sandbox, Realistic, Casual
DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT (2022) — Shared: Open World, Sci-fi. Also features story rich and walking simulator. Tags: Open World, Sci-fi
Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager0 — Shared: Space, Sandbox, 3D. Also features simulation and physics. Tags: Space, Sandbox, 3D
Subnautica: Below Zero (2021) — Shared: Open World, Sci-fi, Sandbox. Also features open world survival craft and survival. Tags: Open World, Sci-fi, Sandbox
Satisfactory (2024) — Shared: Open World, Sandbox, Sci-fi. Also features base building and automation. Tags: Open World, Sandbox, Sci-fi
Outer Wilds (2020) — Shared: Space, Open World, Sci-fi. Also features exploration and mystery. Tags: Space, Open World, Sci-fi
ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN (2019) — Shared: Flight, 3D, Sci-fi. Also features jet and military. Tags: Flight, 3D, Sci-fi
WorldBox - God Simulator (2021) — Shared: Sandbox, Early Access. Also features god game and simulation. Tags: Sandbox, Early Access
Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced (2025) — Shared: Open World, Sandbox. Also features action and sexual content. Tags: Open World, Sandbox
OnOrbit - Virtual Space Lab0 — Shared: Space Sim, Sandbox, 3D. Also features simulation and science. Tags: Space Sim, Sandbox, 3D
Stormworks: Build and Rescue (2020) — Shared: Sandbox, Open World, Flight. Also features building and base building. Tags: Sandbox, Open World, Flight
Noita (2020) — Shared: Sandbox, Open World. Also features physics and roguelike. Tags: Sandbox, Open World
DCS World Steam Edition (2013) — Shared: Flight, Realistic, Open World. Also features simulation and free to play. Tags: Flight, Realistic, Open World
The Universe of Red Hope0 — Shared: Early Access, Space Sim, Sci-fi. Also features simulation and first-person. Tags: Early Access, Space Sim, Sci-fi
Stellaris (2016) — Shared: Space, Sci-fi, Sandbox. Also features strategy and grand strategy. Tags: Space, Sci-fi, Sandbox
3D Solar System Simulator (2022) — Shared: Space Sim, 3D, Flight. Also features simulation and education. Tags: Space Sim, 3D, Flight
Brick Rigs (2023) — Shared: Sandbox, Open World, Early Access. Also features destruction and multiplayer. Tags: Sandbox, Open World, Early Access
Escape the Backrooms (2025) — Shared: 3D, Casual, Early Access. Also features horror and multiplayer. Tags: 3D, Casual, Early Access