- #1 Star Valor
97% matchVery Positive89% of 3,421 reviews2022
Dev: Rafael Burgos
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 29.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Choose your own destiny as you explore an open-world procedurally generated galaxy where anything is possible. Become a miner, a trader, a bounty hunter, a pirate, or perhaps a jack of all trades. Start off small and build your way to the top but remember with every action, comes consequences.
Why similar: Mining 19.2% ★, Loot 14.6%, Space 11.5%, Space Sim 10.6%, Sandbox 9.8%
- #2 Astrox Imperium
96% matchVery Positive84% of 1,249 reviews2019
Dev: Jace Masula
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Astrox Imperium is a relaxing space game where you fly around a generated universe. Mining, Fighting, Building, Exploring, and Surviving. What makes this game unique? You have complete control of how it plays. A robust sandbox and lots of MOD tools. Make it your game, and play it your own way.
Why similar: Space Sim 29.1%, Space 27.7%, Mining 23.7% ★, Sandbox 13.7%, Sci-fi 5.9%
- #3 Galaxy Idle Clicker
96% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,201 reviews2025
Dev: SoehnlePub: TimeLost Gaming
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 391.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Embark on an interstellar journey with Galaxy Idle Clicker! Conquer galaxies, upgrade your spaceship, and face off against a myriad of enemy ships. With engaging minigames, powerful upgrades, GIC delivers an unparalleled idle space adventure. Join the cosmic conquest today and dominate the universe!
Why similar: Idler 19.4%, Space Sim 17.2%, Incremental 17%, Space 14.3%, Resource Management 12.3%
- #4 Endless Sky
95% matchVery Positive92% of 7,090 reviews2015
Dev: Michael Zahniser
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Endless Sky is a 2D space trading and combat game inspired by the classic Escape Velocity series. Work your way up from a relatively wimpy shuttle, cargo ship, or fighter, to a highly upgraded and customized flagship or to a massive fleet of warships or freighters.
Why similar: Space 34.8%, Trading 19.2%, Space Sim 18.4%, Sci-fi 9.9%, Sandbox 6.6%
- #5 Unnamed Space Idle
94% matchVery Positive93% of 4,402 reviews2023
Dev: SylvPub: Jdog Corp
Windows · Linux
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 301.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Destroy endless waves of alien ships that have all but wiped out humanity in this long form, unfolding, sci-fi idle game. Customize your ship with different weapons and defenses to defeat specific enemy types and utilize a ton of different systems to increase your overall power.
Why similar: Idler 31%, Incremental 23.7%, Space 17.4%, Resource Management 13.1%, Sci-fi 7.2%
- #6 Space Miner - Idle Adventures
94% matchMixed45% of 55 reviews2024
Dev: FrontRunnerTek
Windows · Linux
A casual idle / active-idle asteroid mining game where you fly around mining and make the numbers go UP! Lasers, Drones, a dash of humor, RPG, science, research, crafting, games and more.
Why similar: Mining 22.4% ★, Space Sim 18.6%, Idler 14.6%, Incremental 11.5%, Crafting 10.6%
- #7 IDLE_DIRECTIVE
92% matchVery Positive86% of 465 reviews2026
Dev: Kevinfu510
Windows
Idly gather and manage resources to repair what's left of a decaying world. Scavenge forgotten ruins, meet scattered survivors, and push back against the inevitable collapse. IDLE_DIRECTIVE is a grid-based inventory and resource management idle game.
Why similar: Trading 20.4%, Idler 16.3%, Incremental 14.9%, Loot 13.5%, Crafting 10.7%
- #8 Galactic Mining Corp
93% matchVery Positive84% of 939 reviews2021
Dev: Windybeard
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Galactic Mining Corp is a unique rogue-lite, action game with crafting and base building mechanics. Head into uncharted space and discover a universe of locations to exploit for riches! Use your profits to expand your HQ, hire a crazy work force, obtain new drill components and upgrade everything.
Why similar: Mining 24.7% ★, Space Sim 17.1%, Incremental 13.3%, Idler 13.2%, Space 11%
- #9 Desk Space: Idle Spacefleet clicker
91% matchMostly Positive70% of 120 reviews2026
Dev: Shotgun Anaconda
Windows
Grow your fleet of spaceships in this incremental space game. Mine asteroids and trade with stations, unlock upgrades to make more money, deploy pirates, and unlock [REDACTED]. Pin to your desktop and watch your empire grow while you do "more important" things.
Why similar: Idler 20.8%, Incremental 18.8%, Space 15.2%, Resource Management 14.4%, Mining 13.2% ★
- #10 A Game About Feeding A Black Hole
89% matchVery Positive89% of 3,312 reviews2025
Dev: AarimousPub: Aarimous and Thornity
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
A short incremental game about feeding a Black Hole matter by destroying Asteroids, Planets, and Stars.
Why similar: Incremental 34.9%, Idler 16.8%, Mining 13.5% ★, Relaxing 8.7%, Resource Management 7.7%
- #11 Space Rock Breaker
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,213 reviews2025
Dev: WAKA WAKA
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Space Rock Breaker is a short incremental game about mining asteroids in space. Mine asteroids with guns, unlock new materials, process the ore by dropping it into a Plinko machine, and spend your credits on upgrades in a massive skill tree.
Why similar: Incremental 32.9%, Mining 23.1% ★, Idler 16%, Space 11.6%, Top-Down 8.5%
- #12 Idle Space Navy
91% matchMixed48% of 58 reviews2023
Dev: Phoenix Aura
Windows · Mac
A sci-fi idler. Upgrade your ships, get new items, and conquer the stars.
Why similar: Idler 32.2%, Incremental 24.8%, Space 13.6%, Resource Management 9.8%, Sci-fi 8.8%
- #13 Reassembly
90% matchVery Positive94% of 4,094 reviews2015
Dev: Anisoptera GamesPub: Indie Voyage
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 26.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A spaceship building and universe-exploration game. Collect resources, expand and grow your fleet, and conquer your personal galaxy. Stellar ambience by Peaks.
Why similar: Space 38.5%, Sandbox 30.7%, Top-Down 9.9%, Sci-fi 7.6%, 2D 6.2%
- #14 Starvester
88% matchMostly Positive70% of 788 reviews2026
Dev: Syphono4Pub: Future Friends Games
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A short incremental game about expanding a star-system wide factory to build giant megastructures in space. Deploy swarms of drones, mine resources, unlock upgrades and harvest the power of the stars!
Why similar: Mining 24.9% ★, Idler 18.6%, Incremental 17.5%, Resource Management 12.3%, Space 10.3%
- #15 Far Mining
86% matchVery Positive96% of 356 reviews2026
Dev: LostVolBytes
Windows
Far Mining is a short and relaxing incremental game about mining asteroids. Mine resources, upgrade your ship, unlock new tools, and find your way out of deep space.
Why similar: Mining 31.7% ★, Incremental 21.3%, Space 14.6%, Idler 8.5%, Relaxing 8.1%
- #16 Rebel Galaxy
87% matchVery Positive85% of 8,380 reviews2015
Dev: Double Damage Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Rebel Galaxy is a swashbuckling space adventure, with action-packed combat, exploration, discovery, trade, and “negotiation” with the outlandish denizens at the edge of the known universe.
Why similar: Space 38.5%, Space Sim 27.1%, Sci-fi 13.1%, Trading 10.6%, Sandbox 7.7%
- #17 The Last Starship
85% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,688 reviews2026
Dev: Introversion Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The Last Starship is a 2D space construction game where you design and upgrade your starship. Choose your path: pirate hunter, miner, engineer, spacebus driver, and more, whilst exploring vibrant star systems. Enjoy a growing sandbox world, with regular free updates. Your cosmic adventure awaits!
Why similar: Mining 25.8% ★, Space Sim 24.5%, Space 13.9%, Sandbox 12.4%, Top-Down 8.5%
- #18 Void Destroyer 2
86% matchVery Positive80% of 674 reviews2020
Dev: Iteration 11
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Start with nothing... End with everything! All you have is a basic ship, barely fit for combat, with it you'll start your journey and empire. A open world space sandbox, inspired by and expanding the classics.
Why similar: Space Sim 26.4%, Mining 22.3% ★, Trading 19.1%, Space 12.6%, Sandbox 12.3%
- #19 Orbitmine
83% matchVery Positive82% of 489 reviews2026
Dev: vibemaker1
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Orbit a planet, fire your laser, and mine it to the core. Upgrade your ship and conquer seasonal hazards across four unique zones. A satisfying incremental mining game set in space.
Why similar: Space 26.5%, Idler 19.8%, Sci-fi 17.5%, Incremental 15.1%, Exploration 7.4%
- #20 Idle Spiral
82% matchVery Positive80% of 1,879 reviews2022
Dev: Idle System, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 116.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%
This is a beautiful "Idle", "Incremental" game based on spirals and mathematics. Your goal is to make the spiral grow farther and farther from the origin. The game is very simple, but it is very deep and can be enjoyed for a long time!
Why similar: Idler 25.4%, Incremental 22.4%, Time Management 16.9%, Procedural Generation 8.7%, Sandbox 7.3%
- #21 Drifter
84% matchMixed54% of 208 reviews2014
Dev: Celsius Game Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Drifter is an open-world sandbox space trading game with a procedurally-generated galaxy 100,000 light years across made up of tens of thousands of star systems to explore and features an original soundtrack by composer Danny Baranowsky.
Why similar: Space 19%, Space Sim 17.6%, Trading 17.2%, Sandbox 14.8%, Mining 11.1% ★
- #22 Universe Horizon
81% matchVery Positive89% of 235 reviews2025
Dev: Jarkem
Windows · Linux
An idle incremental game where you decide to travel across the whole Universe. Embark on this journey in your little ship and get as far away as possible from Earth, gathering resources and upgrading your spaceship along the way.
Why similar: Idler 25.7%, Incremental 22.1%, Space 19.7%, Resource Management 15.3%, Exploration 7.9%
- #23 To The Core
81% matchVery Positive93% of 5,179 reviews2023
Dev: SomethingExtra
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
To The Core is an incremental game about extracting and using resources from planets to buy upgrades.
Why similar: Incremental 43.9%, Mining 24.2% ★, Procedural Generation 13.6%, Idler 6.6%, Casual 4.6%
- #24 Click Space Miner 2
84% matchMostly Negative32% of 65 reviews2019
Dev: PIxelssoftworks
Windows
In Click Space Miner II you take control over a mining company in space. There is a big market, a lot of customers, but therefore also a lot of concurrents so you have to mine fast.
Why similar: Space Sim 25.7%, Incremental 19.5%, Sandbox 13%, Crafting 10.2%, Procedural Generation 9.2%
- #25 Stardeus
80% matchVery Positive87% of 1,552 reviews2022
Dev: Kodo LinijaPub: Paradox Arc
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 22.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Stardeus is a deep colony sim set on a broken starship manned by drones and hibernating human survivors. As the AI, have your drones repair your ship, save your crew and travel the stars in this beautiful simulation.
Why similar: Space Sim 21.8%, Space 14.5%, Crafting 12.5%, Resource Management 11.9%, Sandbox 11.6%
- #26 Star Ores Inc.
79% matchVery Positive82% of 330 reviews2025
Dev: BlackBeak GamesPub: Three River Games (3RG)
Windows
Take over an abandoned space station and manage your own ore mine. Cut through the asteroid with your laser, sell ore, and create an automated network of robot helpers to maximize your profit.
Why similar: Mining 26.6% ★, Crafting 14%, Space 13.9%, Sandbox 13.8%, Resource Management 11.1%
- #27 Celestial Command
82% 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 39.4%, Space Sim 27.1%, Sandbox 22.1%, Sci-fi 11.4%
- #28 ΔV: Rings of Saturn
78% matchVery Positive93% of 3,449 reviews2023
Dev: Kodera Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A physics-based mining sim, set in the thickest debris field in Sol. Every action has a reaction, lasers are invisible without a medium, and your thrust is a potent weapon. Find trade, adapt your equipment to your playstyle, hire a crew to help. Unravel the mysteries of the rings, or just get rich.
Why similar: Space Sim 27.1%, Space 19%, Procedural Generation 12.1%, Sci-fi 10.5%, Top-Down 10.4%
- #29 Particul
77% matchVery Positive80% of 759 reviews2026
Dev: MILLION PIXELS
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Click to mine particles and watch your pile grow. Turn resources into profit, automate extraction, research new technologies and trade. Can you mine the rarest particle and ascend? There is just one way to find out.
Why similar: Mining 24.6% ★, Idler 22.1%, Incremental 20.8%, Trading 19.4%, Casual 6.5%
- #30 Idle Armada
79% matchVery Positive86% of 64 reviews2020
Dev: Corfe83
Windows · Mac · Linux
Deep idle game with NO ads, NO in-app-purchases. Watch your fleet battle automatically. Collect items and upgrade your buildings and fleet to reach progressively higher levels!
Why similar: Idler 24.1%, Incremental 22.2%, Loot 19.4%, Space 11.1%, Sci-fi 7.4%
- #31 Space Pirates and Zombies
78% 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 40.2%, Procedural Generation 14.5%, Top-Down 14.3%, Sci-fi 13.7%, Sandbox 8.6%
- #32 Sector Space
76% matchVery Positive93% of 139 reviews2025
Dev: Robin M. FarrellPub: Outer Vision Games
Windows · Linux
Explore a procedurally generated galaxy, mine asteroids, refine minerals, colonize planets, build stations, deploy drones, salvage rare items, construct gear, level up, improve your ship, assemble a fleet, engage in combat, and take on the void.
Why similar: Space Sim 49.2%, Crafting 11.7%, Top-Down 11.2%, Space 9.2%, Exploration 9.2%
- #33 Astronomics
76% matchVery Positive90% of 680 reviews2025
Dev: Numizmatic
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Welcome to the asteroid belt. The work is dangerous, the asteroids are temporary, and Earth is prohibitively expensive. Build automated mining operations, complete contracts, and earn your way back home.
Why similar: Mining 18.2% ★, Space 16.6%, Time Management 16.1%, Procedural Generation 14.2%, Sandbox 11.1%
- #34 Revolution Idle
74% matchVery Positive87% of 12,167 reviews2025
Dev: Oni Gaming
Windows
Median: 16.8 hrsMean: 178.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Revolution Idle is a free idle incremental game with offline progress, prestige layers, and endless automation. Start simple, reach infinity and go further.
Why similar: Incremental 30.7%, Idler 30.4%, Resource Management 17.6%, Relaxing 11%, 2D 5.2%
- #35 Starminer
75% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,858 reviews2026
Dev: CoolAndGoodGames
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Design and build a massive interstellar fleet in this simulation sandbox. Strip space of its minerals for profit, but stay alert: your greed attracts the alien. Master deep base-building and deploy warships to protect your empire in immersive real-time space.
Why similar: Space Sim 23.7%, Trading 20.5%, Mining 19.4% ★, Space 12.5%, Sandbox 11.9%
- #36 Space Travel Idle
77% matchMixed63% of 541 reviews2020
Dev: Ayatsuji_SanPub: Spaceive
Windows · Mac
If you ever dreamed of exploring space at a relaxed pace, here's a journey designed for you.
Why similar: Space Sim 34.6%, Idler 29.1%, Space 9.9%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Exploration 8.6%
- #37 Around The Core
73% matchVery Positive91% of 64 reviews2026
Dev: draftentropy
Windows · Mac
A space-themed incremental shooter where destruction fuels growth. Annihilate asteroids, harvest wealth, and climb a massive upgrade tree.
Why similar: Mining 18.8% ★, Incremental 15.8%, Space 12.5%, Idler 12.4%, Resource Management 9.9%
- #38 Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager
72% matchVery Positive88% of 1,295 reviews2026
Dev: SpaceOpsPub: Games Operators
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 14.7 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 Sim 26.4%, Space 19%, Mining 16.5% ★, Sandbox 15.2%, Resource Management 10.4%
- #39 Idle Research
73% matchVery Positive84% of 1,898 reviews2022
Dev: Considera Games LLCPub: Considera Core LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 76.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Idle Research is an addictive, resource management, incremental game with both idle and active playstyles. Research and craft colorful Flasks and Tubes to earn as much Energy as possible! Big numbers guaranteed.
Why similar: Idler 31%, Incremental 26.5%, Resource Management 17.3%, Crafting 14.5%, Relaxing 6.9%
- #40 Idle Sphere
74% matchMixed49% of 328 reviews2024
Dev: Idle System, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 85.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Stunning sphere-themed idle/incremental game. Experience simplicity's beauty.
Why similar: Space Sim 25.5%, Idler 19.7%, Time Management 17.7%, Incremental 16.3%, Space 10.3%
- #41 Unending Galaxy
75% matchMixed62% of 125 reviews2016
Dev: Anarkis Gaming
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Unending Galaxy is a unique space-sim in which you can fill any role from pirate or trader to the leader of a large galactic empire.
Why similar: Space Sim 34.6%, Space 30.2%, Sandbox 19.6%, Sci-fi 10.4%, 2D 5.1%
- #42 Interstellar Rift
73% matchMixed68% of 1,666 reviews2020
Dev: Split PolygonPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 33.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Interstellar Rift is an open world starship simulator with an emphasis on ship construction and multi-player interaction. Survive in a hostile galaxy with your own custom designed and constructed starship. Invite other players to join your crew or fight them across the galaxy!
Why similar: Space Sim 22.3%, Mining 20.2% ★, Trading 17.1%, Crafting 10.6%, Space 9.9%
- #43 Spacenap
70% matchVery Positive88% of 52 reviews2025
Dev: Eleven Dusks Studios
Windows
A chill clicker-idle stars hunting and constellations creation game that sits in the corner of your screen. Feel free to daydream while you are working or doing something else.
Why similar: Idler 24.8%, Incremental 19.6%, Inventory Management 18.5%, Resource Management 12.4%, Space 12.2%
- #44 Milky Way Idle
71% matchMixed48% of 2,409 reviews2025
Dev: cheze
Windows
Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 221.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Milky Way Idle: A multiplayer idle RPG where automation replaces grinding. Level up skills, gather resources, craft powerful items, and battle monsters—all while AFK. Trade in the marketplace, join a guild, team up for party combat, and socialize in chat as you progress effortlessly.
Why similar: Trading 29.3%, Idler 23.2%, Incremental 19.6%, Crafting 13.9%, Resource Management 10.2%
- #45 Widget Inc.
69% matchVery Positive85% of 770 reviews2024
Dev: Leaping Turtle
Windows
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 60.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A hybrid factory builder / incremental clicker game. Starting from humble beginnings, master the many crafting processes to build up resources and expand your factory. Then, using your newly automated production, unlock new technology and grow ever closer to your goal of spreading to the stars.
Why similar: Incremental 26.4%, Time Management 17.6%, Idler 17.2%, Resource Management 16.8%, Procedural Generation 9.7%
- #46 VoidExpanse
72% 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 45.8%, Sandbox 22.4%, Sci-fi 16.6%, Top-Down 15.2%
- #47 Avorion
69% matchVery Positive90% of 14,549 reviews2020
Dev: Boxelware
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18.8 hrsMean: 99.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A procedural co-op space sandbox where players can build their own space ships out of dynamically scalable blocks. Fight epic space battles, explore, mine, trade, wage wars and build your own empire to save your galaxy from being torn apart by an unknown enemy.
Why similar: Space Sim 31.6%, Trading 20%, Space 16.9%, Sandbox 15.5%, Sci-fi 9%
- #48 Solar 2
71% 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 28.2%, Sandbox 18.3%, Space Sim 17.2%, Relaxing 8%, Procedural Generation 7.5%
- #49 Lazy Galaxy
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 206 reviews2018
Dev: Coldwild Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Lazy Galaxy is a mix between RTS and idle/clicker game. Lead an evil (albeit lazy) alien race to conquer the universe!
Why similar: Idler 48%, Incremental 23%, Space 15.7%, Sci-fi 6.4%, Casual 3.5%
- #50 Astrodle
68% matchVery Positive89% of 227 reviews2024
Dev: Robin Nicolet
Windows
Ready for some chill time in space? Astrodle has you covered. Watch the numbers soar as you upgrade your ship and travel the stars. Oh, and you might just become a god.
Why similar: Incremental 28.4%, Idler 27.8%, Space 16.2%, Resource Management 13.2%, Sci-fi 10%
- #51 Industry Idle
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,484 reviews2024
Dev: FishPondPub: Fish Pond Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 27.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Industry Idle is an idle game that combines factory building, resource management and market trading. Design & build your base, expand & scale up your productions, improve & optimize your economy. Plus all the incremental game goodies: offline earnings, prestige to unlock more powerful upgrades.
Why similar: Idler 25.6%, Incremental 19.5%, Resource Management 18%, Sandbox 12.9%, Crafting 11.8%
- #52 SpaceCraft
67% 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 Sim 27.1%, Space 17.4%, Sandbox 14.2%, Crafting 13.6%, Resource Management 11.3%
- #53 Sporbs
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 88 reviews2026
Dev: Who Nose Studios
Windows · Mac
Pop alien organisms like space bubble wrap in this satisfying incremental. Upgrade your extraction tech, unlock unique abilities, automate a factory, and expand into new areas to maximise your yield.
Why similar: Mining 21.3% ★, Incremental 16.4%, Idler 13.7%, Space 12.6%, Resource Management 10%
- #54 Garden Galaxy
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,653 reviews2022
Dev: Anneka Tran
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 22.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Discover, collect and organise to create your own unique garden in this relaxing idle / creative sandbox!
Why similar: Idler 37.3%, Sandbox 25.7%, Incremental 17.3%, Relaxing 14.3%, Casual 5.5%
- #55 Space Haven
65% matchVery Positive86% of 11,081 reviews2026
Dev: Bugbyte Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 20.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Embark on a space voyage with your ragtag crew of civilians in search of a new home. Build spaceships tile by tile, create optimal gas conditions, manage the needs and moods of their crew, encounter other space-faring groups, and explore the universe in this spaceship colony simulation.
Why similar: Space Sim 31%, Space 19.8%, Sandbox 16.8%, Resource Management 14.9%, Sci-fi 10.8%
- #56 Eventide Matter
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 915 reviews2025
Dev: Ottropi Games
Windows
A 2D space mining adventure. Mine exotic resources, unlock powerful equipment, and fend off relentless enemies to build an inter-dimensional portal, the last hope of salvation for your civilization.
Why similar: Mining 22.1% ★, Inventory Management 18.4%, Crafting 13%, Space 11.7%, Top-Down 8.2%
- #57 Star Merchant
70% matchMixed64% of 183 reviews2017
Dev: SimProse StudiosPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Star Merchant is a galactic trading sim where you become a space entrepreneur. Buy and sell items, fight pirates, upgrade your ship and try to meet your goal without going broke!
Why similar: Space 34.5%, Resource Management 27.3%, Casual 19.3%, Sci-fi 18.9%
- #58 Space Mechanic Simulator
69% matchMixed64% of 121 reviews2023
Dev: Atomic JellyPub: Wildlands Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 Sim 29.6%, Space 16.8%, Inventory Management 14%, Trading 11.9%, Time Management 9.5%
- #59 Final Factory
66% matchMostly Positive79% of 305 reviews2024
Dev: Never Games Limited
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Final Factory blends factory building, spaceship design, and a rich universe to explore. Build a mega factory and command a massive fleet against the hostile local aliens. Discover new technologies and unlock the secrets of an ancient civilization as you explore an infinite cosmos.
Why similar: Crafting 14.6%, Inventory Management 14.1%, Resource Management 13.9%, Space 13.2%, Sandbox 12.8%
- #60 Inspiral: Echoes of Gravity
66% matchMostly Positive74% of 66 reviews2025
Dev: PcZ Games
Windows · Mac
Start as an asteroid, grow by absorbing other celestial bodies to become a planet, a star, and ultimately a black hole. Experience realistic gravity and orbital physics in an ever-evolving sandbox universe.
Why similar: Space Sim 27.1%, Space 18.6%, Sandbox 13.6%, Procedural Generation 9.9%, Relaxing 8.6%