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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.

Reviews: Mixed — 63% — of 54 reviews
Released: 2021-03-25
Developer: Full Orbit Games LLC
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation
Platforms: Windows, Mac

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    90% matchMixed61% of 87 reviews2022
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    Windows · Linux

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    72% matchVery Positive86% of 354 reviews2021
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    Windows
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    Why similar: Space 30.6%, Building 26.6%, Physics 25.9%, Simulation 13.9%, Indie 2.4%

  58. #58 Little Rocket Lab
    63% matchVery Positive91% of 1,227 reviews2025
    Dev: Teenage AstronautsPub: No More Robots
    Windows
    Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Transform your childhood home as you build brilliant factories and forge lifelong friendships, then reach for the skies and finally finish your family's dream - your mother's precious rocket ship. Roll up your sleeves, it turns out that saving this town really IS rocket science!

    Why similar: Building 46.1%, Crafting 34.1%, 2D 8.8%, Simulation 6%, Exploration 5%

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