Rank 01Why this
Also Space Sim and Colony Sim, like Solargene.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2020
Games like Solargene
- 24 games
- Updated Nov 3, 2026
Players who liked Solargene also play
The closest matches to Solargene: Space Haven, Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic, The Crust, Captain of Industry, and Cliff Empire. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also 4X and Colony Sim, like Solargene.
- $39.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2024
Rank 03
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Solargene
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Shares orbital mechanics planning with Solargene.
- 87% of 430 reviews
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- Released: 2026
- Developer: Alexander Semenov
- Price: $34.99checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 75% of 287 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie, Simulation
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Closed loop life support systems feel real
- Helium contracts enable early game wealth
- Interplanetary logistics require celestial timing
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
More games like Solargene, sliced differently
Reviewers mention these as similar to Solargene
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Stellaris
Why this: Also 4X and Space, like Solargene.
RimWorld
Why this: Also Colony Sim and Base-Building, like Solargene.
Terra Invicta
Why this: Also 4X and Economy, like Solargene.
Space Engineers
Why this: Same immersive mood as Solargene.
Factorio
Why this: Same contemplative mood as Solargene.
Kenshi
Why this: Also Base-Building and City Builder, like Solargene.
Anno 1800
Why this: Also City Builder and Economy, like Solargene.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Solargene at current Steam store prices.
Planetbase
Why this: Also Colony Sim and Base-Building, like Solargene.
Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager
Why this: Shares orbital mechanics planning with Solargene.
X4: Foundations
Why this: Also Space Sim and Base-Building, like Solargene.
Space Station Tycoon
Why this: Also Space Sim and Colony Sim, like Solargene.
Project AURA
Why this: Shares resource recycling with Solargene.
One Military Camp
Why this: Also Base-Building and City Builder, like Solargene.
About Solargene
The closest matches to Solargene: Space Haven, Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic, The Crust, Captain of Industry, and Cliff Empire. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Solargene is your kind of game, the closest matches are Space Haven, Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic and The Crust — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its closed loop life support and contract driven economy. 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.
About Solargene: Take Command of a Space Corporation in the Sci-Fi Simulator Solargene! Manage personnel, design and develop colonies and orbital stations across the solar system! Mine resources, establish logistics, research cutting-edge technologies, trade, and complete missions
Is Solargene worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 75% of 287 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $34.99 (checked Nov 5).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 23 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Closed loop life support systems feel real
- Helium contracts enable early game wealth
- Interplanetary logistics require celestial timing
- Orbital mechanics dictate every move
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“The devs are giving all the signals that they manoeuvred themselves into a corner and that they do not plan to fix their creation. The game-breaking bugs for a “1.0” release are inacceptable and the UI remains painful to use. Such a shame…”
“Not good. I actually like this game, but the UI sucks badly. It is far too easy for what you are working on to go off screen, and it can be impossible to find it again. Critical options are buried in obscure places, and the help files…”
People who play it also play: Space Haven, Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic, The Crust
Frequently asked about Solargene
Can I run it?
Does Solargene run on Steam Deck?
Solargene is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Solargene cost?
Solargene is listed on Steam at 34.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Solargene?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Solargene are Space Haven, Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic, The Crust.
Who developed Solargene?
Solargene was developed by Alexander Semenov.