Games Like Star Freight

A game about an alien that has to abduct things to pay rent!

Why similar: Space Sim 33.1%, Aliens 22.8%, Simulation 21%, Casual 14.6%, Sci-fi 6.5%

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 24.3%, Sandbox 17.9%, Casual 15.3%, 2D 2.7%

A small quick game about building a factory to launch planets into a solar system! Grow your base and increase production to make the ultimate factory for launching planets!

Why similar: Space Sim 34.1%, Simulation 22.6%, Sandbox 18.9%, Casual 14.2%, Sci-fi 5.3%

Simulate the physics of the Universe on a large scale and create stunning visuals. Play with intergalactic interactions, smash planets together and even create the Big Bang itself!

Why similar: Space Sim 34.5%, Simulation 26.8%, Sandbox 23%, Casual 10.3%, 2D 3.2%

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 43.8%, Simulation 26.2%, Sandbox 24.5%, 2D 2.9%, Indie 2.5%

Fly an Apollo-style lander around various planets, landing to earn points and then redocking with the command module to advance to the next level.

Why similar: Simulation 38%, Space Sim 32.9%, Casual 21.8%, Indie 5.9%, Singleplayer 1.4%

This is a "Rube Goldberg" style puzzle game inspired on the award winning "The incredible Machine". Discover what it takes to be a scientist and build awesome contraptions with simulated real physics using trampolines, balls, explosives and much more.

Why similar: Simulation 30.6%, Puzzle 20.7%, Sandbox 20.1%, Casual 17.6%, Indie 5%

"Animated Jigsaws" is a jigsaw puzzle game with videos instead of pictures. "Wild Animals - Animated Jigsaws" contains moving images of lion,tiger,elephant,giraffe,gorilla,zebra,koala,kangaroo,giant panda and surprised king penguin colony.

Why similar: Simulation 38.2%, Casual 31.7%, Puzzle 30.1%

"Animated Jigsaws" is a jigsaw puzzle game with videos instead of pictures. "Japanese Women - Animated Jigsaws" contains moving images of Japanese Women. In Japanese clothes called kimono, cool wearing yukata, Maiko in Kyoto, relaxed in a hot spring and etc. Please enjoy various women's jigsaw puzzles.

Why similar: Simulation 41.3%, Casual 33.5%, Puzzle 25.2%

Your hero is Andy Freeman, a technical engineer of the Zeus-M700 spacecraft, sent on an expedition to the satellite of Jupiter to colonize it. However, what is conceived does not always go according to plan…

Why similar: Space Sim 38.3%, Simulation 27.6%, Puzzle 20.2%, Sci-fi 6.1%, Casual 5.1%

Explore colorful planets, fly fun spaceships, collect letters and treasures, and learn through play in a relaxing space adventure made for kids and toddlers. Designed for controllers, safe exploration, simple gameplay, and family-friendly fun.

Why similar: Space Sim 41.8%, Simulation 25.7%, Casual 16.1%, Puzzle 15.8%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Qubika - time to stretch your mind and get to the real puzzles!

Why similar: Simulation 39.2%, Puzzle 27.7%, Casual 27%, Indie 6.1%

Animated Jigsaws is a jigsaw puzzle game with video instead of pictures. “Beautiful Japanese Scenery” contains moving images from Japanese famous places including Mt. Fuji, Kyoto, Tokyo, the Snow Monkeys in a natural hot spring and more!

Why similar: Puzzle 43.2%, Simulation 34.3%, Casual 22.5%

OESE - The space survival game about decisions and consequences.

Why similar: Space Sim 42.3%, Simulation 30%, Casual 20.5%, Indie 7.1%

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 65.8%, Simulation 34.2%

NOW HIRING: Station Manager! Run a totally-legit* space biz in Sector 7-G. Farm alien crops, refuel shady ships, and sell dangerously edible snacks. Perks: gloves, oxygen insurance**, and mild relevance. No exp needed. Apply today! *Legit status not valid in all sectors. **Terms apply.

Why similar: Space Sim 44.6%, Simulation 20.5%, Sandbox 17.9%, Casual 10.3%, Sci-fi 5.8%

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

Why similar: Space Sim 49.3%, Sandbox 19.1%, Simulation 17.2%, Casual 9.9%, Sci-fi 2.6%

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 41.3%, Simulation 26.3%, Sandbox 23.4%, Sci-fi 6.5%, Indie 1.4%

Somewhere in the third dimension there lives an alien Joe. He can't sit still. He constantly travels and explores the world and galaxies. This time he came across a new planet.

Why similar: Space Sim 45.7%, Simulation 28.5%, Casual 19.3%, 2D 3.8%, Indie 1.6%

An orbital mashup of physics, puzzles, and business simulation! Navigate packages through a galaxy using gravity and tools like slingshots, mass drivers, and cannons. Create your own levels & share them with the world via Steam Workshop. The ultimate space delivery challenge awaits!

Why similar: Space Sim 34.6%, Sandbox 19.7%, Simulation 16.5%, Casual 9.7%, Puzzle 8.5%

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

Why similar: Space Sim 48.1%, Simulation 32.7%, Sci-fi 7.3%, Casual 5.9%, 2D 4.8%

A reasonably relaxing sandbox game to test whatever wacky mechanics I come up with

Why similar: Simulation 33.5%, Sandbox 24.3%, Casual 21.2%, Puzzle 18.2%, Indie 1.8%

Challenge yourself with a variety of puzzles in your quest to pass the Alien IQ Exam.

Why similar: Aliens 37.1%, Casual 27.7%, Puzzle 26.2%, 2D 6.7%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Ever wanted to know what would happen if you hooked up a fire extinguisher to a crate of TNT inside a room full of pinball bouncers and proximity mines. Well now you can. Welcome to The Chaotic Workshop

Why similar: Sandbox 32.6%, Puzzle 25.6%, Simulation 22.4%, Casual 12.2%, 2D 3.2%

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 40.8%, Simulation 31.4%, Sandbox 16.4%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Yume Puzzle is a relaxing Puzzle Game with cute Anime art.

Why similar: Simulation 34.7%, Casual 32.9%, Puzzle 21.3%, 2D 5.6%, Indie 3.2%

WATCH YOUR CRIME CITY COME ALIVE AS YOU PLAY! Doodle Mafia is the biggest “Doodle” game ever! Over 500 puzzles to solve and items to create as you play the role of Crime Boss or Cop. You decide how you want to play as you play through multiple hard-nosed storylines & play modes.

Why similar: Simulation 37.9%, Puzzle 25.8%, Casual 25.2%, Indie 8.3%, Singleplayer 2.9%

We have built a mini universe with real physics basis, simulation and imagination. The game uses realistic environments and models to tell a story of a mini universe.

Why similar: Space Sim 46.8%, Sandbox 20%, Simulation 14.7%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Casual 7.8%

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 56.6%, Simulation 26.2%, Sandbox 14.2%, Indie 2%, Singleplayer 1%

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 31.3%, Simulation 25.6%, Sandbox 20.3%, Aliens 12%, Sci-fi 9.7%

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 60.4%, Simulation 39.6%

We present you a fun simulation game in which you pilot an aircraft and have the mission to destroy parts of a large asteroid that has broken into millions of pieces and is heading towards Earth.

Why similar: Space Sim 47.5%, Simulation 28.9%, Casual 17.5%, 2D 3.6%, Indie 1.6%

Pilot a ship around asteroids, planets, singularities. Learn how to put your ship into orbit, sling shot, and use gravity to your advantage. Perform precise maneuvers to move your way through the 35 levels in this highly challenging game. Build, share, download custom levels.

Why similar: Space Sim 33.4%, Simulation 32.1%, Casual 18.5%, Puzzle 9.8%, Indie 5%

CEFORE is a physics-based puzzler in an abstract simplistic art style in which you get contracted to bring down different structures in the most creative ways possible. Try not to cause too much destruction, of course.

Why similar: Sandbox 30%, Simulation 26.1%, Puzzle 22.3%, Casual 8.9%, Sci-fi 8.1%

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 47.6%, Space Sim 42.6%, Sci-fi 9.8%

Doodle God is an addicting puzzle & world building game where players use logic and ingenuity to create the entire universe. Starting with the basic elements of earth, wind, fire and air players can build a world filled with locomotives, Dragons, skyscrapers, Aliens and more.

Why similar: Simulation 41.1%, Puzzle 27.4%, Casual 24.2%, Indie 6.3%, Singleplayer 1%

Liquid Space lets you interact with ultra-realistic liquids in zero gravity on the international space station.

Why similar: Simulation 41.7%, Space Sim 35.1%, Casual 23.2%

This is a physical puzzle where you need to cut objects! Cut it off!Try again!

Why similar: Simulation 46.8%, Casual 26.9%, Puzzle 17.1%, Indie 7.3%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Design, craft, and trade robots on the frozen world of Xylaris-9. Serve factions, upgrade your facility, and shape your robotic legacy in Robodeal Simulator.

Why similar: Space Sim 37.7%, Simulation 22%, Sandbox 20.6%, Casual 13.7%, Sci-fi 5.1%

A creative playground for kids. Assemble simple, but cute 3d puzzle toys to play with. Express yourself by coloring them, and decorate your bathtub. No hard rules to win or lose.

Why similar: Simulation 33.4%, Sandbox 24.5%, Casual 21%, Puzzle 20.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%

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 41.9%, Simulation 27.7%, Sandbox 23.1%, Sci-fi 6.6%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Sling shot explosive nuclear warheads into collision course with your planetary assassination targets. Using the gravitation of a planet against itself, while navigating your payload around asteroids, moons and even Black Holes for devastating effect!

Why similar: Space Sim 42.9%, Puzzle 19.4%, Simulation 14.1%, Casual 10.7%, Sci-fi 9.4%

You find yourself in a distant galaxy full of merchants, diplomats, bandits and powerful factions. Explore unknown galaxies, trade, fight pirates or become one. Uncover mysteries and shape the universe!

Why similar: Space Sim 54.6%, Sandbox 26.9%, Simulation 12.1%, Sci-fi 5.8%, Singleplayer 0.6%

​Explore the wacky world of House Sitter, and discover what secrets lie in wait. Meet new friends! Choose their fate!... Uncover who you truly are. But most importantly, get those chores done before Mom comes home.

Why similar: Simulation 43.3%, Casual 25.3%, Sandbox 13.9%, Puzzle 9.5%, Indie 6.9%

This is an arcade adventure shooter set in a "?closed?" space. Your task in the role of a tiny spaceship is to shoot asteroids (very similar to cookies) to clear the space around.

Why similar: Space Sim 44%, Simulation 31%, Casual 21.8%, Indie 1.9%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Discover the seven deadly sins and watch as the world crumbles at your fingertips as you create thousands of dastardly deeds. Combine fire, earth, wind & air to create demons, beasts, zombies... and much more. Being bad has never been so much fun!

Why similar: Simulation 40%, Casual 25.7%, Puzzle 22.2%, Indie 9.9%, Singleplayer 2.2%

The relaxing UFO hunting experience. Enjoy the peaceful nature sounds and the crackle of the fire as you gaze the stars and ponder the universe's secrets. Manage your hunger and stamina as you catch some UFO action swimming through the night sky. Some are satalites, but others... who knows?

Why similar: Simulation 27.5%, Space Sim 25.1%, Aliens 24.4%, Casual 19.2%, Singleplayer 2.3%

You need to fix units of the life support system at the station on Mars. Play and learn the basics of electronics. Explore the maze of printed circuit boards, learn how to use electronic components.

Why similar: Simulation 51.6%, Casual 29.1%, Puzzle 10.3%, Indie 7.9%, Singleplayer 1.1%

The almost real puzzle experience

Why similar: Simulation 37.1%, Casual 33%, Puzzle 21%, Indie 8.9%

SPACE SEX SHOP is an 18+ store simulator where you have to open the first adult store in space 🚀✨. Manage your inventory, study demand among different alien races 👽🤖, develop your station, and step by step turn a small trading module into a galactic empire 👑.

Why similar: Space Sim 47.7%, Simulation 28.5%, Sandbox 22.8%, Singleplayer 1%

Captain a space freighter on its perilous voyage to deliver vital supplies to the Parvin Frontier! Select your crew, then lead and command their efforts to manage the ship's navigation, engineering, weapons, and more on the fly as crises and obstacles arise in real time.

Why similar: Space Sim 50.7%, Simulation 21.8%, Aliens 19.7%, Sci-fi 7.2%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Create, scramble, and solve puzzle/magic cubes.

Why similar: Simulation 60.2%, Puzzle 23.1%, Casual 13%, Indie 3.8%

Plush combines stuffed animal simulation with the imagination of a little girl to provide a unique puzzle experience. To successfully complete each level, the player must arrange the stuffed animals in such a way as to make them all "happy" before bedtime.

Why similar: Simulation 44.6%, Puzzle 26.8%, Casual 21%, Indie 7.6%

Become an "Internship God" and master HAMMY's life.A group of lovely but ignorant HAMMY, a small island with nothing, all of which will change in your hands. Go to give HAMMY different lives and guide them to different future!

Why similar: Simulation 48.9%, Casual 29.7%, Sandbox 13.5%, Indie 7.9%

In celebration of the 25 yr anniversary of the first release, this compendium contains all 4 games in the Battlecruiser 3000AD series which was first released in 1996.

Why similar: Space Sim 41.8%, Sandbox 17.5%, Simulation 17.3%, Aliens 14.1%, Sci-fi 9.1%

Spaceflight add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator X

Why similar: Space Sim 50.2%, Simulation 49.8%

KAIWorld is a simple world that you can place or remove object to build your own world. You can scavenge some stuff and craft with machine in order to reach higher tier.

Why similar: Simulation 36.4%, Sandbox 32.1%, Casual 23.8%, 2D 6.3%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Fly a rented ship in a procedurally-generated universe, navigate risky routes, and 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 55.1%, Simulation 31.4%, Sci-fi 6.2%, 2D 5.3%, Indie 2%