Rank 01Why this
Also Science and Education, like SpaceEngine.
- $20.09 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2015
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The closest matches to SpaceEngine: Universe Sandbox, Elite Dangerous, Kerbal Space Program, No Man's Sky, and Juno: New Origins. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Same immersive mood as SpaceEngine.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2015
Rank 03Why this
Also Science and Space Sim, like SpaceEngine.
- $39.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Playable
- 2015
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No Man's Sky
Why this: Shares procedural generation with SpaceEngine.
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Starpoint Gemini 2
Why this: Also Space Sim and Flight, like SpaceEngine.
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Dyson Sphere Program
Why this: Same epic mood as SpaceEngine.
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- Released: 2019
- Developer: Cosmographic Software
- Price: $29.99checked Nov 5
- 96% of 8,862 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Escape reality through cosmic meditation
- Explore with vr or controller support
- Land on procedurally generated planets
- Contemplative
- Epic
- Hypnotic
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Why this: Shares procedural generation with SpaceEngine.
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About SpaceEngine
The closest matches to SpaceEngine: Universe Sandbox, Elite Dangerous, Kerbal Space Program, No Man's Sky, and Juno: New Origins. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If SpaceEngine is your kind of game, the closest matches are Universe Sandbox, Elite Dangerous and Kerbal Space Program — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as contemplative, epic and hypnotic, and single out its celestial navigation and flight sim hidden. 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.
SpaceEngine is a universe simulation developed by Cosmographic Software that released in 2019 at $20.99. The game uses procedural generation to create billions of celestial bodies across a scale approximating the observable universe, allowing players to navigate through space and land on procedurally generated planets. Mechanics include flight simulation, celestial navigation, and planet creation, with VR and controller support available. Players describe the experience as contemplative, immersive, and hypnotic, with the massive scope often triggering existential awe during sessions. Reviewers highlight the freedom to explore as particularly compelling. The simulation runs solo only with a sit-down session shape and chill difficulty, earning a 96% positive rating from 8862 Steam reviews.
About SpaceEngine: The world's first science-based photorealistic interactive 3D planetarium that models the entire Universe, using procedural generation for uncharted areas.
Is SpaceEngine worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 96% of 8,862 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 96% positive across 239 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Early Access: unfinished, and it can change a lot before release.
- Price: $29.99 (checked Nov 10).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 9 h when they wrote their review.
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Escape reality through cosmic meditation
- Explore with vr or controller support
- Land on procedurally generated planets
- Traverse a 11 replica of the observable universe
People who play it also play: Universe Sandbox, Elite Dangerous, Kerbal Space Program
Frequently asked about SpaceEngine
Can I run it?
Does SpaceEngine work on Steam Deck?
SpaceEngine is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does SpaceEngine cost?
SpaceEngine is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to SpaceEngine?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside SpaceEngine are Universe Sandbox, Elite Dangerous, Kerbal Space Program.
Who developed SpaceEngine?
SpaceEngine was developed by Cosmographic Software.