Rank 01Why this
Also Space Sim and Futuristic, like Hardspace: Shipbreaker.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 10)
- Deck Playable
- 2024
Games like Hardspace: Shipbreaker
- 31 games
- Updated Nov 10, 2026
Players who liked Hardspace: Shipbreaker also play
The closest matches to Hardspace: Shipbreaker: Star Trucker, Space Engineers, Kerbal Space Program, Surviving Mars, and Dyson Sphere Program. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Destruction and Futuristic, like Hardspace: Shipbreaker.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 10)
- 2019
Rank 03- $39.99 (Price checked Nov 10)
- Deck Playable
- 2015
Rank 04 
Surviving Mars
Why this: Same chill mood as Hardspace: Shipbreaker.
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Ostranauts
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Hardspace: Shipbreaker.
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Deep Space Exploitation
Why this: Also Space Sim and Destruction, like Hardspace: Shipbreaker.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Hardspace: Shipbreaker
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
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- 8Deep Space Exploitation
Also Space Sim and Destruction, like Hardspace: Shipbreaker.
- 96% of 99 reviews
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Also Destruction and Building, like Hardspace: Shipbreaker.
- 76% of 1,894 reviews
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Same stressful mood as Hardspace: Shipbreaker.
- 95% of 7,424 reviews
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- Released: 2022
- Developer: Blackbird Interactive
- Price: $34.99checked Nov 10
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 90% of 15,871 reviews
- Genres: Simulation
- Metacritic 83
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Every ship part is salvageable
- Meditative efficiency over mindless destruction
- Permadeath career mode adds tension
- Atmospheric
- Chill
- Relaxing
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Cheaper alternatives
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Ship Graveyard Simulator 2
Why this: Also Destruction and Building, like Hardspace: Shipbreaker.
FTL: Faster Than Light
Why this: Shares ship customization with Hardspace: Shipbreaker.
Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander
Why this: Same stressful mood as Hardspace: Shipbreaker.
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Why this: Shares zero gravity physics with Hardspace: Shipbreaker.
Empyrion - Galactic Survival
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Hardspace: Shipbreaker.
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Why this: Also Space and Building, like Hardspace: Shipbreaker.
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Other recommendable Steam games by Blackbird Interactive, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Hardspace: Shipbreaker.
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About Hardspace: Shipbreaker
The closest matches to Hardspace: Shipbreaker: Star Trucker, Space Engineers, Kerbal Space Program, Surviving Mars, and Dyson Sphere Program. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Hardspace: Shipbreaker is your kind of game, the closest matches are Star Trucker, Space Engineers and Kerbal Space Program — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, chill and relaxing, and single out its career progression and component salvaging. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Hardspace: Shipbreaker is a zero-gravity spaceship salvaging simulation developed by Blackbird Interactive. Players carve and dismantle derelict spacecraft to recover valuable materials while managing pressurization systems and navigating realistic physics. The career mode features permadeath, and progression involves upgrading equipment to take on more lucrative contracts. Players describe the experience as atmospheric, with a mix of relaxing and stressful moments that create engaging tension. Reviewers highlight the meditative focus on efficiency over destruction, noting that every ship component is salvageable and physics-based risks make careful planning essential. The relaxing background music enhances concentration during challenging salvaging operations. With a massive campaign length, solo players can expect dozens of hours of gameplay. The title holds a 90% positive rating from over 15,800 Steam reviews and runs verified on Steam Deck.
About Hardspace: Shipbreaker: Equipped with cutting-edge salvaging tech, carve & slice spaceships to recover valuable materials. Upgrade your gear to take on more lucrative contracts and pay your billion credits debt to LYNX Corp!
Is Hardspace: Shipbreaker worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 90% of 15,871 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 76% positive across 76 new reviews, 14 points below its all-time score.
- Price: $34.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 42 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 19 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Every ship part is salvageable
- Meditative efficiency over mindless destruction
- Permadeath career mode adds tension
- Physics based risks make planning essential
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Frankly the game was a lot better before the story update ages back. I'm not really sure at all why they put effort into an extremely tiring and eye rolling story in a game like this instead of expanding the gameplay and the ship options…”
“Came back after a couple years to play funny ship game again. Was given a boring socialism story with characters that fit the bill. Was fun when it was just salvaging ships and discovering little logs about the greater world and and a…”
People who play it also play: Star Trucker, Space Engineers, Kerbal Space Program
Frequently asked about Hardspace: Shipbreaker
Can I run it?
Is Hardspace: Shipbreaker verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Hardspace: Shipbreaker is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Hardspace: Shipbreaker cost?
Hardspace: Shipbreaker is listed on Steam at 34.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Hardspace: Shipbreaker?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Hardspace: Shipbreaker are Star Trucker, Space Engineers, Kerbal Space Program.
Who developed Hardspace: Shipbreaker?
Hardspace: Shipbreaker was developed by Blackbird Interactive.