- #1 Solar System VR
97% matchMostly Positive74% of 322 reviews2020
Dev: Split Light Studio
Windows
An educational virtual reality journey through space. Be the first space tourist in history and explore planets and moons in our Solar System like never before. You can experience a journey to the Earth's moon, explore Mars, and even see the surface of Enceladus, one of Saturn's moons.
Why similar: VR 29.3%, Space 23.4%, Education 21.1%, Simulation 15.3%, Adventure 8.6%
- #2 Journey to Alien Worlds
96% matchVery Positive94% of 68 reviews2023
Dev: IdeographerPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
You can experience how it feels to stand on the surface of planets, satellites or comets, view the amazing scenery there, and get a better understanding of the differences between these heavenly bodies and the Earth.
Why similar: VR 36.6%, Simulation 21.7%, Space 21%, Adventure 11.8%, Indie 8.9%
- #3 Orders of Magnitude
96% matchVery Positive97% of 70 reviews2024
Dev: Ouroboro Soft Inc.
Windows
Have you ever wondered what the whole Universe looks like? With the myriad Galaxies, each containing billions of Stars, including our Solar System? Have you seen a Human Brain and its Neurons? DNA? What about the Electrons surrounding the tiny Atomic Nucleus? And what lies at even smaller scales?
Why similar: VR 22%, Simulation 20.7%, Education 18.6%, Space 16.6%, Science 13.1%
- #4 Apollo 11 VR
95% matchVery Positive82% of 606 reviews2016
Dev: Immersive VR Education Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 1.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Apollo 11 VR is the story of the greatest journey ever taken by humankind. This VR experience is a recreation of the events which took place between July 16th and July 24th 1969. Now for the first time ever you get to experience this historic event through the eyes of those who lived through it.
Why similar: VR 36.5%, Simulation 27.6%, Space 23.8%, Adventure 12%
- #5 The Body VR: Journey Inside a Cell
94% matchVery Positive92% of 271 reviews2016
Dev: The Body VR LLC
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 30%
The Body VR: Journey Inside a Cell is an educational virtual reality experience that takes the user inside the human body.
Why similar: VR 38.6%, Education 34.4%, Simulation 26.9%
- #6 OVERVIEW (A Walk Through The Universe)
94% matchMostly Positive72% of 123 reviews2018
Dev: Orbital Views
Windows
Overview is a mind-changing experience about our position in the Universe. With a narrative and an interactive mode, it features realistic imagery and accurate data to leave you in awe and wonder at the vastness of the Cosmos.
Why similar: Education 27.6%, Science 23%, VR 20.1%, Space 19.5%, Simulation 8.2%
- #7 Apollo 11 VR HD
93% matchMostly Positive79% of 276 reviews2018
Dev: Immersive VR Education Ltd.
Windows
Apollo 11 VR HD is the story of the greatest journey ever taken by humankind. Now you get to experience this historic event through the eyes of those who lived through it.
Why similar: Simulation 41.1%, VR 39.3%, Adventure 19.6%
- #8 The Grand Canyon VR Experience
92% matchMixed68% of 72 reviews2017
Dev: Immersive Entertainment, Inc.Pub: Immersive Entertainment, Inc
Windows
Explore one of nature's greatest wonders from the comfort of your home with the Grand Canyon VR Experience for HTC VIVE and Oculus Rift! Transport yourself on an epic journey into the heart of nature through the magic of Virtual Reality completely immersed in a fully dynamic and interactive beauty never before seen in VR.
Why similar: VR 53.1%, Simulation 24.3%, Adventure 12.6%, Indie 10%
- #9 WebbVR: The James Webb Space Telescope Virtual Experience
91% matchVery Positive90% of 71 reviews2018
Dev: Space Telescope Science Institute
Windows
Join the James Webb Space Telescope in orbit beyond the Moon and explore the universe from its perspective. Planetary systems are born, galaxies form, and stars emerge from within colorful nebulas—all before your eyes.
Why similar: VR 47.5%, Simulation 30.6%, Space 21.9%
- #10 Universe Sandbox
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 31,636 reviews2015
Dev: Giant Army
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 24.1 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: Education 29.1%, Space 26.4%, Science 22.9%, Simulation 15.3%, Indie 6.3%
- #11 InMind VR
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 433 reviews2015
Dev: Luden.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 22%
InMind is a short scientific adventure with arcade elements designed for the Oculus VR. Submerge into the microworld and experience the miracles of the human mind.
Why similar: VR 61.1%, Education 22.5%, Science 10.1%, Indie 4.2%, Simulation 2%
- #12 Time Machine VR
89% matchMixed64% of 117 reviews2016
Dev: Minority Media Inc.
Windows
You are a time traveller tasked with exploring the Jurassic era and the creatures that once ruled the prehistoric oceans. Use an array of advanced tech tools to track, examine, and discover the scientific secrets of mosasaurs, livyatans, and megalodons, among others!
Why similar: VR 41.9%, Science 16.8%, Simulation 15.3%, Education 11.6%, Adventure 8.7%
- #13 Nature Treks VR
88% matchVery Positive83% of 293 reviews2017
Dev: John CarlinePub: GreenerGames
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 48 min≥1hr: 26%
Latest Update: Animal Kingdom. Explore tropical beaches, underwater oceans and even take to the stars. Discover over 60 different animals. Command the weather, take control of the night or create and shape your own world. Relax and immerse yourself into the Nature Treks VR experience.
Why similar: VR 46.5%, Simulation 39.4%, Indie 14.1%
- #14 4D Toys
86% matchVery Positive88% of 273 reviews2017
Dev: mtb design works, inc.
Windows
4D Toys: A box of toys from the fourth dimension.
Why similar: VR 34.8%, Simulation 29.8%, Education 23.7%, Indie 11.7%
- #15 CDF Starfighter VR
87% matchMixed63% of 103 reviews2017
Dev: MadAboutGamesStudios
Windows
CDF Starfighter VR Remastered is a VR space combat simulator that puts you in the cockpit of the CDF`s most advanced starfighters. Engage a variety of enemies in 4 different game modes and play the part of Lt. Rodgers in the extensive VR Campaign Mode.
Why similar: VR 32.4%, Simulation 24%, Space 22.1%, Adventure 12.3%, Indie 9.3%
- #16 Discovering Space 2
85% matchMostly Positive72% of 90 reviews2017
Dev: Discovering VR
Windows
Discovering Space 2 is all about exploration. There’s no action, shooting or explosions, just sightseeing, discovery and relaxation on an epic scale.Calming, wondrous and adventurous.
Why similar: Simulation 71.9%, Indie 28.1%
- #17 SpaceEngine
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 15,974 reviews2019
Dev: Cosmographic Software
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 45.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
The world's first science-based photorealistic interactive 3D planetarium that models the entire Universe, using procedural generation for uncharted areas.
Why similar: Space 29.8%, Education 27.5%, Science 26.5%, Simulation 12%, Indie 4.3%
- #18 Realities
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 267 reviews2016
Dev: realities.io
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Explore what was out of reach before - travel to mesmerizing real world places and discover their stories!
Why similar: VR 60.4%, Simulation 25.3%, Adventure 14.3%
- #19 Vacation Simulator
82% matchVery Positive91% of 1,062 reviews2019
Dev: Owlchemy Labs
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The latest VR sensation from the creators of ‘Job Simulator’, now with free DLC! Welcome to Vacation Simulator: a rough approximation of VACATION inspired by real human NOT JOBBING. Reallocate your bandwidth and get ready to splash, s’more, snowball, and selfie your way to optimal relaxation.
Why similar: VR 63.2%, Simulation 29.4%, Indie 7.4%
- #20 Irrational Exuberance: Prologue
84% matchVery Positive86% of 354 reviews2016
Dev: Buffalo Vision
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 31%
Awaken on an asteroid in deep space, underneath comets and giant stars. Designed for HTC Vive, Prologue introduces the critically-acclaimed world of Irrational Exuberance—a fever dream of interstellar interactions. Take the first step on a journey of risk, wonder and discovery.
Why similar: VR 55.5%, Adventure 25.8%, Indie 18.7%
- #21 Aurora Nights
83% matchVery Positive84% of 341 reviews2016
Dev: Vladimir Maslov
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Aurora Nights is an entertaining educational game for learning to identify the constellations.
Why similar: Education 47.2%, Space 39.6%, Indie 13.2%
- #22 Go For Launch: Mercury
81% matchVery Positive81% of 74 reviews2021
Dev: Joe ChisholmPub: First Time Games
Windows
Re-live the early days of spaceflight in the accurate, detailed and exciting simulation of the Mercury spacecraft.
Why similar: VR 32.3%, Education 29.7%, Space 19.9%, Simulation 13.7%, Indie 4.4%
- #23 Google Earth VR
80% matchVery Positive94% of 4,131 reviews2016
Dev: Google
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Google Earth VR lets you explore the world from totally new perspectives in virtual reality. Stroll the streets of Tokyo, soar over the Grand Canyon, or walk around the Eiffel Tower.
Why similar: VR 75.6%, Simulation 17.8%, Adventure 6.6%
- #24 Interkosmos
81% matchVery Positive80% of 428 reviews2017
Dev: Ovid Works
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 88.3 hrs≥1hr: 22%
Enter the ultimate 1970s space capsule in this thrilling VR adventure. Awaken your inner cosmonaut with intense, interactive gameplay, manage catastrophic system failures, and experience a hilarious story of Cold War absurdities. Can you make it back to Earth alive?
Why similar: VR 36.8%, Space 22%, Simulation 21.7%, Adventure 11%, Indie 8.5%
- #25 Short Circuit VR
79% matchVery Positive82% of 133 reviews2018
Dev: Stefan BauwensPub: N/A
Windows
Short Circuit VR is an electronics lab simulator in Virtual Reality. You can build your own electronic circuits with the components provided, learn basic electronics by completing challenges and just have fun while experimenting and making awesome projects!
Why similar: Simulation 43.8%, VR 39.2%, Indie 17%
- #26 Tiny Space Academy
79% 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 38.1%, Education 33.1%, Simulation 22.4%, Indie 6.4%
- #27 The Solus Project
78% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,620 reviews2016
Dev: HourencesPub: Teotl Studios
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
The Solus Project is a single player exploration adventure with survival elements. The adventure is set on a mysterious planet and is the spiritual successor to The Ball - 2010 PC Gamer Action/Adventure Game Of The Year...
Why similar: VR 42%, Space 27.3%, Adventure 14.1%, Simulation 12%, Indie 4.7%
- #28 Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager
70% matchVery Positive88% of 1,153 reviews2026
Dev: SpaceOpsPub: Games Operators
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 30.2%, Science 30.1%, Education 19.4%, Simulation 15.2%, Indie 5.2%
- #29 Cosmonious High
74% matchVery Positive94% of 288 reviews2022
Dev: Owlchemy Labs
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
From the makers of Job Simulator and Vacation Simulator— Welcome to Cosmonious High! Owlchemy Labs presents an out-of-this-world VR experience with their hallmark interactivity and distinctive humor. Meet a colorful cast, adapt outrageous powers, and discover the source of the school’s malfunctions.
Why similar: VR 49%, Space 38.4%, Adventure 12.6%
- #30 X Rebirth VR Edition
78% matchMixed57% of 302 reviews2017
Dev: Egosoft
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
X Rebirth VR Edition is tailored to be an immersive VR experience, based on X Rebirth: Home of Light. TRADE, FIGHT, BUILD, THINK in the X Universe - the biggest sandbox this side of the galaxy.
Why similar: VR 55.8%, Simulation 28.3%, Space 15.9%
- #31 Moon Journey - China's Lunar Exploration Digital Museum
72% matchVery Positive90% of 59 reviews2025
Dev: 郝锐昌工作室
Windows
"Journey to the Moon" is an interactive game that combines lunar exploration with art, culture and science popularization. The core of its development is "space life is coming eventually".
Why similar: Science 23.6%, VR 23.2%, Space 20%, Education 16.6%, Simulation 10.3%
- #32 Black Hole Simulator
75% matchVery Positive82% of 154 reviews2021
Dev: PanGuoJun
Windows
A simple black hole simulator.
Why similar: Science 56.5%, Simulation 39.7%, Indie 3.7%
- #33 Zero-G VR
77% matchMixed70% of 138 reviews2016
Dev: Linkus Studio
Windows
Experience the zero-gravity spacewalk flight, feel the edge of the universe and its black holes, immerse yourself in an asteroid cloud escape to the space shuttle. Please don't forget your space suit!
Why similar: VR 42%, Simulation 32.8%, Adventure 16.1%, Indie 9.1%
- #34 Cosmic Sugar VR
75% matchVery Positive93% of 415 reviews2016
Dev: David LobserPub: Object Normal
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Cosmic Sugar is an elegant, GPU driven simulation space. Vive wands become attractors or repulsors which allow you to craft nebulas. The controls are very simple, but it takes some time to explore all of the possibilities. Thanks to East Forest for the trailer music.
Why similar: VR 57.2%, Simulation 42.8%
- #35 Space Control
68% matchVery Positive100% of 57 reviews2026
Dev: MoonMonster Studios
Windows
You've been abducted by an intergalactic megacorporation, Glorpo Inc! Work off your debt with your alien crew - abduct new recruits, take care of alien babies and cook up some questionable space snacks!
Why similar: VR 55.6%, Simulation 25.3%, Adventure 13.3%, Indie 5.8%
- #36 Solar System
77% matchMixed44% of 55 reviews2017
Dev: RewindApp
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Rediscover the solar system! Solar System is a relaxing game, which will allow you to deepen your knowledge of the Solar System by interacting with the planets!
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #37 StarbaseSim
69% matchVery Positive97% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: AshtorakSimGames
Windows · Linux
Operate the Starship space launch system and learn how to catch a rocket to understand what it takes to colonize Mars in this ever-evolving simulation of SpaceX Starbase Texas.
Why similar: Education 39.8%, Simulation 32.5%, Space 27.7%
- #38 Reentry - A Space Flight Simulator
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,312 reviews2025
Dev: Lyra Creative
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Do you have what it takes to become an astronaut? Reentry is a realistic space flight simulator inspired by the early NASA space programs, from orbiting Earth in Mercury and Gemini, to the moon landing in project Apollo. Learn the procedures. Operate the spacecraft. Complete the mission.
Why similar: Space 25.1%, Science 21.8%, VR 19.1%, Education 17.8%, Simulation 13.2%
- #39 Far Beyond: A space odyssey VR
76% matchMixed69% of 171 reviews2016
Dev: Mains Digitales InteractivePub: The Small Game Company
Windows
Far Beyond: A space odyssey VR is the first hardcore Rogue-like in Virtual Reality with a Sci-fi atmosphere and AAA graphics. It features a hard but rich gameplay focused on resources management, craft and strategy.
Why similar: VR 44%, Simulation 22.3%, Space 12.6%, Adventure 12.1%, Indie 8.9%
- #40 VOYAGER
70% matchVery Positive95% of 167 reviews2023
Dev: Planetary Gears
Windows · Linux
Come with us now on a journey through music and space... To the world of VOYAGER ◯∘ A minimalist, relaxing & atmospheric experience to chill out to for a while…
Why similar: Space 55.2%, Simulation 30.4%, Adventure 14.4%
- #41 Home - A VR Spacewalk
74% matchMixed70% of 437 reviews2017
Dev: BBC Media Applications Technologies Limited
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 17%
Home puts you at the center of the story, taking you on an emotional and personal journey while delivering beautiful, heart-stopping, and memorable moments.
Why similar: VR 68.4%, Adventure 31.6%
- #42 Mars Odyssey
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 51 reviews2016
Dev: Steel Wool Studios
Windows
Mars Odyssey is a single player VR simulator experience. Land on Earth’s sister planet. Walk the surface of Mars in your living room and interact with full-scale, realistic NASA Landers and Rovers. Learn about the Red Planet, its history, and its geography in this interactive experience. Play time: 20 min.
Why similar: VR 51%, Simulation 41.8%, Indie 7.2%
- #43 CAPCOM GO! Apollo VR Planetarium
71% matchVery Positive87% of 91 reviews2019
Dev: NSC Creative
Windows
Take a seat and immerse yourself in one of our 3D dome movies. Explore the interactive planetarium controls to discover stars, constellations, holograms and lasers! Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Moon landings, explore the wonders of the cosmos and take a tour of the International Space Station.
Why similar: Simulation 70.2%, Indie 29.8%
- #44 Journey to Foundation
69% matchMixed58% of 57 reviews2024
Dev: Archiact Interactive Ltd.
Windows
A story-driven adventure among the stars, Journey to Foundation puts you at the center of your own sci-fi saga. Unleash your unique Mentalic abilities, gain information through diplomacy or coercion, and choose who to trust. Where will your journey lead you?
Why similar: VR 47.3%, Space 45.4%, Adventure 7.3%
- #45 Solarium
72% matchMixed69% of 130 reviews2017
Dev: Sunfleck Software
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Challenge yourself. What do you really know about plants? Want to find out? And win some points to build your own custom plants? Then welcome to Solarium!
Why similar: Education 30.6%, Science 24.8%, Simulation 24.5%, Adventure 14.6%, Indie 5.5%
- #46 Detached
73% matchMixed56% of 377 reviews2017
Dev: Anshar StudiosPub: Anshar Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Detached is a suspenseful interstellar duel that demands tactics and skill to survive. Separated from your unit you must make smart decisions and race to safety in this visceral exploration of deep space. Strap yourself into your spacesuit for thrilling gameplay designed for VR headsets.
Why similar: VR 43.5%, Simulation 19.9%, Space 17.9%, Adventure 11.5%, Indie 7.1%
- #47 The VR Museum of Fine Art
71% matchVery Positive87% of 320 reviews2016
Dev: Finn Sinclair
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 36%
JUST UPDATED: Explore the Second Floor of the Museum! Explore a virtual museum in room-scale VR: see famous sculptures in full, 1:1 scale and see famous paintings without the limitations of glass and security guards.
Why similar: VR 57.9%, Simulation 30.2%, Indie 11.9%
- #48 Museum of Symmetry
71% matchVery Positive95% of 74 reviews2018
Dev: National Film Board of CanadaPub: Astrea
Windows
Museum of Symmetry is a room-scale 20-minute narrative VR experience featuring 2D animation in a 3D playground. Come and meet vivacious characters on a kaleidoscopic joyride through landscapes of earth, fire, wind and water. There are no rules here. Just enjoy.
Why similar: Simulation 37.8%, VR 25.5%, Adventure 20.6%, Indie 16.1%
- #49 Aery VR - A Journey Beyond Time
67% matchVery Positive91% of 65 reviews2023
Dev: EpiXR Games UG
Windows
In Aery – A Journey Beyond Time you are in the role of a flying god-like creature which observes the world and their inhabitants while they grow and evolve through time. Are you ready to explore time itself?
Why similar: VR 52.8%, Simulation 31.8%, Adventure 11%, Indie 4.4%
- #50 Planetary Life
61% matchVery Positive94% of 867 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: Science 38.3%, Education 25.2%, Simulation 19%, Space 17.6%
- #51 Rocket Science
68% matchVery Positive81% of 174 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 29.1%, Science 29%, Education 27.9%, Simulation 13.9%
- #52 Space Mechanic Simulator
66% matchMixed63% of 119 reviews2023
Dev: Atomic JellyPub: Wildlands Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Become a Space Mechanic! Get your hands dirty, explore the depths of space and repair broken machinery. Diagnose problems using diagrams and tools, perform repairs, manage your resources and watch the simulated machinery come alive. Or just gaze upon the beauty of the Solar System.
Why similar: Space 36.8%, Science 34.5%, Simulation 20.8%, Indie 7.8%
- #53 Orbit HD
70% matchMixed58% of 89 reviews2015
Dev: Brainchild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Explore the cosmos as a comet, orbiting planets with a realistic gravity system and a backdrop of procedurally generated nebulae. Learn to use planetary gravity to your advantage, and relax in the ambience of space.
Why similar: Space 57%, Simulation 24.5%, Adventure 11.8%, Indie 6.6%
- #54 Seeking Dawn
67% matchMixed68% of 809 reviews2018
Dev: Multiverse
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Welcome to Seeking Dawn, a multiplayer survival VR adventure that takes you far beyond the solar system. Step into the shoes of a soldier discovering a hostile planet, where predators roam free and enemies are ruthless.
Why similar: VR 64.6%, Adventure 20.9%, Indie 14.5%
- #55 Great Paintings VR
65% matchVery Positive95% of 113 reviews2021
Dev: hublab
Windows
Great Paintings from the Great Museums of the World in Virtual Reality. More than 1000 famous paintings to admire and enjoy.
Why similar: VR 51.3%, Education 44.3%, Indie 4.4%
- #56 AGOS - A Game Of Space
67% matchMixed63% of 104 reviews2020
Dev: Ubisoft
Windows
Explore unique star systems in AGOS: A Game of Space! Scavenge resources, face the danger of space and save humankind.
Why similar: VR 39.1%, Simulation 27.7%, Space 18.1%, Adventure 15.1%