- #1 SPORE™
97% matchVery Positive93% of 72,544 reviews2008
Dev: Maxis™Pub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Be the architect of your own universe with Spore, an exciting single-player adventure. From Single Cell to Galactic God, evolve your creature in a universe of your own creations.
Why similar: God Game 23% ★, Space 18.5%, Open World 13.9%, Sandbox 13.4%, Simulation 10%
Why You'll Like It: As the base game, it provides the core evolutionary and space-faring experience that defines the series.
- #2 No Man's Sky
96% matchVery Positive85% of 414,381 reviews2016
Dev: Hello Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 20.1 hrsMean: 70.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
No Man's Sky is a game about exploration and survival in an infinite procedurally generated universe.
Why similar: Space 29.4%, Open World 22%, Sandbox 11.7%, Exploration 10.4%, Sci-fi 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: It offers the ultimate evolution of the space exploration and creature discovery loop found in Spore's later stages.
- #3 Creature Crafter
96% matchVery Positive87% of 841 reviews2022
Dev: Daniel Lochner
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 36.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Create your own creatures to explore online worlds with friends and collect new parts to upgrade your stats and abilities! Complete quests, battle enemies, challenge friends to minigames, or just have fun roleplaying — the possibilities are endless when your imagination is the limit!
Why similar: God Game 28.5% ★, Open World 17.2%, Sandbox 16.7%, Simulation 11.9%, Exploration 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: It directly mirrors the creature creation and sandbox exploration elements that made Spore famous.
- #4 Species: Artificial Life, Real Evolution
95% 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: God Game 36.4% ★, Sandbox 30.9%, Simulation 27.9%, Strategy 3%, Singleplayer 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses deeply on the biological evolution mechanics that Spore pioneered in its early stages.
- #5 Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 11,957 reviews2020
Dev: Panache Digital GamesPub: Private Division
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Survive your evolution in Neogene Africa starting 10 million years ago. Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey is a third-person open world survival game where you Explore, Expand, and Evolve to advance your clan to the next generation in the exciting new adventure from Panache Digital Games.
Why similar: Open World 30.5%, Simulation 17%, Exploration 15.9%, Adventure 7.3%, Crafting 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the feeling of guiding a species through millions of years of evolution and survival.
- #6 Universe Sandbox
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 32,034 reviews2015
Dev: Giant Army
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 24.4 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 25.4%, Sandbox 18.8%, Open World 15.8%, God Game 15.7% ★, Simulation 14.4%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the cosmic scale and god-like control over planetary systems that Spore players enjoy.
- #7 CHKN
93% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,760 reviews2016
Dev: Katapult
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Behold, the miracle of life… packed into cubes! Create fantastic creatures in an open-world sandbox game like no other. Explore, craft, and survive—all with the help of your very own creations.
Why similar: Sandbox 25.8%, Open World 25%, Simulation 17.1%, Multiplayer 8.3%, Adventure 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: This sandbox game focuses on unique creature building and life-simulation mechanics in a vibrant world.
- #8 Kerbal Space Program
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 146,254 reviews2015
Dev: SquadPub: Private Division
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 66.1 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: Space 38.3%, Sandbox 20.4%, Simulation 17.2%, Open World 8.8%, Exploration 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for space sandbox physics and engineering, perfect for fans of Spore's space-faring phase.
- #9 WorldBox - God Simulator
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 56,385 reviews2021
Dev: Maxim Karpenko
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 29.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
WorldBox is the ULTIMATE god simulator and sandbox game. A petri dish for your fantasy civilizations. Create your own world or destroy it using many powers. Watch civilizations grow, form kingdoms, colonize new lands, sail to far continents, wars to ignite, empires to fall and towns to burn!
Why similar: God Game 48.9% ★, Sandbox 31.7%, Simulation 18.7%, Atmospheric 0.7%
Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive god-game for those who enjoy watching civilizations rise, fall, and interact on a planetary scale.
- #10 Space Rangers HD: A War Apart
91% matchVery Positive94% of 7,267 reviews2013
Dev: SNK GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 28.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Space adventure, open world RPG, strategy, arcade, quest and more!
Why similar: Space 43.3%, Open World 11.9%, Simulation 9.4%, Strategy 7.3%, Sandbox 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a similar quirky, multi-genre space adventure experience with deep strategy elements.
- #11 The Sims™ 3
90% matchVery Positive86% of 34,328 reviews2011
Dev: The Sims StudioPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 14.2 hrsMean: 87.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The Sims 3: Create the perfect world with full customization at your fingertips. Refine personalities and help fulfill destinies.
Why similar: Simulation 39.8%, Sandbox 27.6%, Character Customization 9.5%, Funny 4.8%, Singleplayer 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the same DNA of character customization and life simulation developed by Maxis.
- #12 Empyrion - Galactic Survival
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 34,392 reviews2020
Dev: Eleon Game Studios
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 77.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Build and explore in a true space sandbox survival adventure. Construct mighty capital vessels, sprawling planetary settlements, and vast space stations in your galactic journey to discover the mysteries of Empyrion!
Why similar: Space 24.2%, Open World 16.3%, Sandbox 14.4%, Simulation 14.3%, Exploration 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game combines space exploration with planetary building and survival in a way that feels like a more mature Spore.
- #13 ASTRONEER
89% matchVery Positive92% of 139,015 reviews2019
Dev: System Era Softworks
Windows
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 44.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Interact with strange new worlds in a unique and tactile way, molding the environment itself as if it were clay in your hands. Build your base, master resource management, automate your production lines, and more as you unravel the mysteries of the universe, alone or with friends.
Why similar: Space 29.3%, Open World 20.8%, Sandbox 14.8%, Exploration 9.5%, Multiplayer 7%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a charming sandbox experience focused on exploration and building on alien planets.
- #14 Starbound
87% matchVery Positive90% of 123,281 reviews2016
Dev: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 17.0 hrsMean: 64.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
You’ve fled your home, only to find yourself lost in space with a damaged ship. Your only option is to beam down to the planet below, repair your ship and set off to explore the universe...
Why similar: Sandbox 25%, Space 24.6%, Open World 15.3%, Exploration 8.1%, Multiplayer 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a similar sense of space-faring adventure and discovery across a vast, procedurally generated galaxy.
- #15 StarMade
88% matchMixed68% of 2,991 reviews2014
Dev: Schine GmbH
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 54%
The ultimate space sandbox. Participate in epic fleet battles, form alliances, strive to dominate entire galaxies and harness the universe’s resources for your industrious empire or the destruction of others. Customise your experience, the universe is yours!
Why similar: Space 31.8%, Sandbox 19.2%, Open World 15.7%, Simulation 6.1%, Sci-fi 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a sandbox space experience with deep block-based building for those who love creating their own ships.
- #16 Solar 2
86% matchVery Positive91% of 2,228 reviews2011
Dev: Murudai
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Dynamic abstract sandbox universe. Changes and evolves as you do.
Why similar: Space 35.8%, Sandbox 18.3%, God Game 14.7% ★, Open World 10.6%, Simulation 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist god-game that captures the scale of space evolution and planetary growth.
- #17 LEGO® Worlds
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 15,639 reviews2017
Dev: TT GamesPub: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Experience a galaxy of Worlds made entirely from LEGO bricks. EXPLORE gigantic landscapes, DISCOVER countless surprises, and CREATE anything you can imagine by building with LEGO bricks.
Why similar: Open World 28.9%, Sandbox 27.1%, Exploration 10.1%, Multiplayer 8.3%, Adventure 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Offers the same creative freedom and sandbox exploration found in Spore's planet-side adventures.
- #18 Galimulator
85% matchVery Positive91% of 502 reviews2018
Dev: Snoddasmannen
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Galimulator is a galactic empire simulation and sandbox game. See how Empires rise and fall, and how the people in them climb through the ranks to bring prestige to their Dynasty. Then throw in an invasion of self replicating Smatter monsters if you want to spice things up.
Why similar: Simulation 43.3%, God Game 28.1% ★, Sandbox 22.5%, Strategy 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A procedural god-game that lets you watch civilizations rise and fall in a space-faring context.
- #19 Planet Zoo
83% matchVery Positive91% of 97,434 reviews2019
Dev: Frontier Developments
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 31.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Build a world for wildlife in Planet Zoo. From the developers of Planet Coaster and Zoo Tycoon comes the ultimate zoo sim. Construct detailed habitats, manage your zoo, and meet authentic living animals who think, feel and explore the world you create around them.
Why similar: Sandbox 34%, Simulation 33.8%, Open World 13.5%, Multiplayer 7.6%, Strategy 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: It provides deep creature management and customization for those who love the life-sim aspect of Spore.
- #20 Starship EVO
84% matchVery Positive84% of 1,522 reviews2020
Dev: Moonfire Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 58%
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: Space 31%, Sandbox 17.7%, Simulation 17.5%, Open World 10.8%, Action 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features deep ship building and simulation for space exploration fans who want high levels of customization.
- #21 SPORE™ Creepy & Cute Parts Pack
84% matchVery Positive89% of 2,193 reviews2008
Dev: Maxis™Pub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Add horror and humor to your universe. Make grotesque beasts or cuddly critters, then watch them do the robot, zombie walk, break dance and more! Includes over 100 new items. 60 New parts 48 New paint options 24 New animations
Why similar: God Game 24.4% ★, Simulation 22.3%, Open World 15.3%, Sandbox 11.3%, Space 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: An essential expansion that significantly increases the creature creation possibilities in the base game.
- #22 Slime Rancher
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 156,628 reviews2017
Dev: Monomi Park
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 21.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Slime Rancher is the tale of Beatrix LeBeau, a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the ‘Far, Far Range’ where she tries her hand at making a living wrangling slimes.
Why similar: Open World 29.5%, Exploration 18.2%, Sandbox 17.1%, Simulation 12.6%, Adventure 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on creature collection and exploration in a charming, sandbox environment.
- #23 TerraTech
82% matchVery Positive91% of 24,920 reviews2018
Dev: Payload StudiosPub: Mythwright
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 32.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
TerraTech is an open-world, sandbox adventure game, where you design and build your own creations through a mix of crafting, combat and discovery. Design vehicles from a huge library of blocks. Scavenge, craft and buy new parts to survive and become the ultimate planetary prospector.
Why similar: Sandbox 29.8%, Open World 28.1%, Exploration 8.7%, Multiplayer 8.3%, Crafting 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Allows for modular vehicle and base building similar to the creative freedom of Spore's editors.
- #24 Subnautica
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 378,847 reviews2018
Dev: Unknown Worlds Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.3 hrsMean: 39.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more - all while trying to survive.
Why similar: Open World 31%, Exploration 16.3%, Sandbox 14.7%, Sci-fi 8.8%, Crafting 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Provides an incredible sense of wonder and alien exploration on a mysterious, uncharted world.
- #25 Besiege
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 53,170 reviews2020
Dev: Spiderling Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Besiege is a physics building game about constructing medieval machines to annihilate armies, obliterate castles and overcome challenging obstacles. Conquer the campaign or skirmish with friends in Multiplayer!
Why similar: Sandbox 35.5%, Simulation 27.1%, Level Editor 15.4%, Strategy 11.1%, Multiplayer 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the creative engineering and physics-based building found in Spore's vehicle editors.
- #26 Elite Dangerous
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 107,282 reviews2015
Dev: Frontier Developments
Windows
Median: 18.2 hrsMean: 148.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Take control of your own starship and blaze your trail in an ever-changing galaxy. Master the arts of combat, mining and trade or venture out into the unknown across a 1:1 scale universe.
Why similar: Space 31.8%, Open World 19.5%, Simulation 10.9%, Exploration 8.8%, Sandbox 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive space-sim for those who want to explore a massive, open galaxy at their own pace.
- #27 Creatures Docking Station
79% matchVery Positive95% of 214 reviews2021
Dev: Creature LabsPub: Gameware Europe
Windows
Raise and train a troupe of cuddly virtual life creatures that live on a Space Station. Because they have neural network brains, Norns can be taught right from wrong, but because they also have their own, individual personalities, they may not always do what you want.
Why similar: God Game 35.7% ★, Sandbox 25.8%, Simulation 20.4%, Sci-fi 11%, Singleplayer 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic life-sim focused on breeding and evolving artificial life forms.
- #28 Eco
79% matchVery Positive81% of 14,049 reviews2018
Dev: Strange Loop Games
Windows
Median: 16.7 hrsMean: 90.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Build a civilization of real people, working together to advance society and stop a meteor, all without destroying the ecosystem in the process.
Why similar: Open World 31.5%, Sandbox 27.8%, Simulation 20.6%, Multiplayer 10.6%, Crafting 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: Simulates an entire ecosystem where your actions directly impact the planet's evolution and survival.
- #29 Stationeers
78% matchVery Positive88% of 9,229 reviews2017
Dev: RocketWerkz
Windows
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 85.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Stationeers puts you in control of the construction and management of a space station to run by yourself or online with your friends. Complex atmospheric, electrical, manufacturing, agriculture, and gravitational systems require your thought and management at all times!
Why similar: Space 40.2%, Sandbox 28.4%, Sci-fi 13.9%, Multiplayer 9.1%, Crafting 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers complex engineering and survival mechanics for space enthusiasts who enjoy technical challenges.
- #30 Planetary Life
74% matchVery Positive94% of 919 reviews2025
Dev: Sotenbox
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Manipulate climate, add plants and evolve creatures in this planet and life sandbox simulation game. From cells to civilizations, spread life throughout the whole planet. Or just enjoy watching your creation burn!
Why similar: God Game 39.1% ★, Sandbox 22.8%, Simulation 16.6%, Space 15.8%, Funny 4.6%
- #31 3030 Deathwar Redux - A Space Odyssey
77% matchVery Positive94% of 1,166 reviews2017
Dev: Bird in SkyPub: Crunchy Leaf Games
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
3030 Deathwar is a unique mix of Adventure and Space Sim. Explore star systems, mine and hunt pirates in top-down mode. Leave your ship and switch into classic Adventuring mode, where you explore derelicts, talk to shady characters or head over to the space bar for a drink.
Why similar: Space 28.7%, Open World 14.4%, Simulation 13.7%, Sandbox 10.4%, Adventure 7.1%
- #32 Approximately Up
72% matchVery Positive94% of 918 reviews2026
Dev: Approximately Games
Windows
Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 23.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Build, crash, rebuild! Explore new planets in co-op multiplayer with your fully modular spaceship made from whatever bolts together long enough to fly. Mount giant thrusters, annoying cables, and everything in between. Complete wild missions, face the dangers of space and argue with your crew!
Why similar: Sandbox 27.2%, Simulation 20.5%, Open World 12.8%, Exploration 11.6%, Adventure 8.8%
- #33 Azulgar: Star Commanders
77% matchMixed51% of 108 reviews2017
Dev: SZEINER
Windows
Azulgar: Star Commanders is a Sci-Fi open world sandbox game that puts you in a command of your own custom made space ship. Explore aftermath of the Azulgar event that reshaped the face of the solar system.
Why similar: Space 29.8%, Simulation 23%, Sci-fi 10.5%, Action 10.4%, Adventure 9.2%
- #34 Heliopedia
75% matchVery Positive88% of 214 reviews2021
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 50%
A fictional universe sandbox/exploration game. 🪐☄️✨ Shape your own solar system by terraforming planets. Find new species and make beautiful ecosystems . . . or breed destruction with volcanos, lightning storms and wildfires!
Why similar: God Game 28.2% ★, Space 21.1%, Sandbox 17%, Simulation 14%, Exploration 8.4%
- #35 Space Pirates And Zombies 2
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,842 reviews2017
Dev: MinMax Games Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Design and then improve the ultimate mothership. Explore a persistent living galaxy populated by 200 unique captains that can do everything you can do. Survive the zombie infection and then fight them back. Make allies and start your own faction. Build your empire. Also includes Sandbox Mode.
Why similar: Space 37.9%, Open World 14.7%, Simulation 9.3%, Sandbox 9.2%, Strategy 7.7%
- #36 VoidExpanse
76% matchMostly Positive71% of 768 reviews2015
Dev: AtomicTorch Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Explore the vast reaches of VoidExpanse -- mine asteroids, upgrade your ship, trade, complete missions, advance your character and survive fast-paced combat with hostile aliens and mercenaries in the rich and exciting Sci-Fi universe of VoidExpanse!
Why similar: Space 34.4%, Open World 16%, Sandbox 13.2%, Simulation 8.6%, Sci-fi 7.3%
- #37 STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions
71% matchMixed58% of 868 reviews2026
Dev: System Era SoftworksPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Join the ESS Starseeker crew to explore strange new worlds, working together with friends to complete planet-wide objectives before the station journeys on to new planetary destinations. Collect and unlock powerful tech to help the crew tackle the perils of space!
Why similar: Space 32.2%, Sandbox 13.2%, Open World 12.1%, Exploration 9.9%, Sci-fi 9.5%
- #38 SpaceCraft
71% matchMixed65% of 2,687 reviews2026
Dev: Shiro Games
Windows
Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 47.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The Universe is yours. SpaceCraft is an online space exploration and building game. Explore a vast galaxy of solar systems and planets, mine and craft resources, design and build ships, automate planetary bases and interplanetary logistics, trade and cooperate.
Why similar: Space 24.6%, Open World 16.7%, Sandbox 15.9%, Simulation 11.6%, Exploration 8.5%
- #39 Celestial Command
76% matchMixed62% of 704 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 36.1%, Simulation 18.2%, Sandbox 15.9%, Sci-fi 6.1%, Strategy 6%
- #40 Strange Seed
70% matchVery Positive86% of 443 reviews2025
Dev: Chronicle Games LtdPub: Slug Disco
Windows
You’re a lowly blob, but with the ability to evolve any DNA you eat, you don’t have to stay that way. Upgrade parts to fight, run, fly and overcome your environment. Mammals, birds, insects, dinosaurs... everything is on your menu!
Why similar: God Game 39.7% ★, Simulation 18.4%, Exploration 13.1%, Funny 6.6%, Character Customization 6.4%
- #41 Habitat
74% matchMostly Negative40% of 261 reviews2016
Dev: 4gencyPub: Versus Evil
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Habitat is a physics-based space game where you build, fly, and fight with whatever you can find out in space. Upgrade and arm your creations with weapons and structures you find in orbit, fly and explore using rocket physics.Battle deadly enemies in Campaign Mode to save humanity or explore Sandbox Mode for true creative control.
Why similar: Space 40.6%, Simulation 20.1%, Sandbox 17.8%, Strategy 10.6%, Action 8%
- #42 The Universim
69% matchMostly Positive80% of 10,640 reviews2024
Dev: Crytivo
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 34.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Jump straight into managing your own planets as you guide a civilization through the ages. Build the ultimate empire in The Universim, a new breed of God Game in development by Crytivo.
Why similar: God Game 32.2% ★, Space 18.7%, Sandbox 17.7%, Simulation 9.7%, Open World 8.1%
- #43 STAR-BOX: RPG Adventures in Space
73% matchMixed50% of 86 reviews2015
Dev: Michael FlynnPub: FlynnFour Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 98%
STAR-BOX – RPG Adventures in Space!Strap on your gravity boots, power up your laser, and climb aboard your spaceship for a retro-styled, RPG-jaunt into the unknown!Travel an open-world, sandbox universe where you are the architect of your own story.
Why similar: Space 24.2%, Simulation 20.6%, Sandbox 13.1%, Open World 12.3%, Adventure 8.6%
- #44 Voidling Bound
66% matchVery Positive93% of 3,377 reviews2026
Dev: Hatchery Games
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Hatch, evolve, and upgrade powerful space creatures in this action-packed sci-fi 3rd person shooter that reinvents the monster taming genre!
Why similar: Space 35.6%, Sci-fi 15.5%, Action 12.1%, Exploration 11.1%, Adventure 10.1%
- #45 Star Rangers™ XE
73% matchMixed40% of 153 reviews2016
Dev: Project Whitecard Studios Inc.Pub: Awestruck Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore space and build on other worlds in Star Rangers! Star Rangers is a space exploration and construction game that allows players to build habitats and spacecraft, acquire gear and explore the solar system.
Why similar: Space 22.5%, Sandbox 17.4%, Simulation 17%, Open World 13.3%, Sci-fi 6.5%
- #46 Starpoint Gemini 3
71% matchMixed50% of 875 reviews2020
Dev: Little Green Men Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Fight, loot, explore and craft in the living open world of Starpoint Gemini 3. Assemble your trusty ship and boost your RPG skills to face all challenges.
Why similar: Space 28.1%, Open World 16.8%, Simulation 14.3%, Exploration 9.8%, Sci-fi 8.7%
- #47 Creativerse
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 30,868 reviews2017
Dev: Playful Corp.
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 63%
A sandbox adventure game as big as your imagination.
Why similar: Sandbox 26.6%, Open World 25.8%, Exploration 14.7%, Multiplayer 8.8%, Adventure 7.8%
- #48 Jumpdrive
72% matchMostly Negative39% of 164 reviews2018
Dev: Meteoric Games
Windows
Jumpdrive is a sandbox space sim set in an alternative future heavily inspired by classic 80s sci-fi. Fight, trade and explore in a massive procedurally generated galaxy of millions of planets and stars. Amass money and power and upgrade and purchase new ships.
Why similar: Space 40.8%, Simulation 25.9%, Open World 17.2%, Action 9.3%, Adventure 6.8%
- #49 Starcom: Nexus
68% matchVery Positive90% of 2,315 reviews2019
Dev: Wx3 Labs, LLC
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Suddenly thrown into an unknown galaxy, you must explore, fight or befriend aliens and transform your ship from a small survey vessel into a powerful battlecruiser to unravel the mystery of the forces that brought you here and find your way home.
Why similar: Space 46.1%, Open World 15.4%, Exploration 11%, Sci-fi 10.9%, Action 6.2%
- #50 Kinetic Void
73% matchOverwhelmingly Negative17% of 1,558 reviews2014
Dev: Badland Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.7 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.
Why similar: Space 44.5%, Simulation 18.8%, Sandbox 16.5%, Sci-fi 7.7%, Action 5.6%
- #51 Kerbal Space Program 2
69% matchMostly Negative26% of 31,953 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.
Why similar: Space 26.3%, Sandbox 17.9%, Open World 14.8%, Simulation 11.4%, Exploration 9.6%
- #52 Between the Stars
66% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,495 reviews2024
Dev: Isolated Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 33.6%, Simulation 14.9%, Sandbox 10.7%, Open World 8%, Sci-fi 6.6%
- #53 Planet Explorers
69% matchMixed62% of 6,818 reviews2016
Dev: Pathea Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Planet Explorers is an open world sandbox adventure RPG game set on a distant planet. The game uses a new OpenCL calculated voxel system to allow players to change the terrain in any way, create new objects such as weapons, vehicles, objects, and do it anywhere.
Why similar: Sandbox 29.4%, Open World 27%, Exploration 8.8%, Multiplayer 6.3%, Sci-fi 5.6%
- #54 Breathedge
67% matchVery Positive81% of 17,661 reviews2021
Dev: RedRuins SoftworksPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Survive in outer space! Together with your immortal chicken, discover the truth behind your sudden spaceship crash. Craft tools, pilot vehicles, and even control space stations to survive and explore the wreckage.
Why similar: Space 32.3%, Sandbox 19%, Open World 12.2%, Sci-fi 8.8%, Exploration 5.7%
- #55 My Little Universe
66% matchVery Positive86% of 2,242 reviews2023
Dev: EstotyPub: SayGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Stranded on a barren moon with nothing but your tools, fuelless ship, and celestial powers of creation, you are destined to recreate what was once lost and be the hero of your own Little Universe! Don't forget to call in up to three of your friends to join your journey in the Splitscreen Co-op Mode!
Why similar: Space 25.3%, Sandbox 18.5%, Open World 16.5%, Simulation 11.7%, Exploration 11.3%
- #56 Star Control®: Origins
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,685 reviews2018
Dev: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Star Control is a space role-playing game in which you command Earth's first interstellar starship on a mission to save the Earth from hostile alien empires.
Why similar: Space 37.7%, Exploration 16.3%, Sci-fi 13.2%, Funny 12.7%, Action 9.3%
- #57 helionaut
67% matchVery Positive95% of 226 reviews2020
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
An open-world galaxy adventure game ✨🚀🌠 Explore a procedurally-generated universe filled with diverse micro-planets, asteroid belts and UFOs. 👽
Why similar: Space 28.2%, Simulation 20.7%, Open World 16.8%, Action 11.3%, Sci-fi 9.1%
- #58 Space Pirates and Zombies
68% matchVery Positive91% of 3,164 reviews2011
Dev: MinMax Games Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Explore a randomly generated Galaxy populated with factions, enemies, missions, and items providing you with a unique experience each time you play.
Why similar: Space 46.2%, Open World 12.2%, Sci-fi 9.3%, Sandbox 7.8%, Action 7.3%
- #59 Planet Centauri
64% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,387 reviews2024
Dev: Permadeath
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Dive into an epic adventure alone or with friends! Explore hidden dungeons, capture and tame fearsome monsters, build and defend your village. Craft powerful weapons, master magical spells, and transform an planet into the cradle of a new civilization!
Why similar: Sandbox 28.6%, Open World 26.3%, Exploration 15.4%, Multiplayer 8.2%, Crafting 7.2%
