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Games like Galaxy Engine

If Galaxy Engine is your kind of game, the closest matches are Periapsis: Gravity Slingshot, Celestial Golf and My Little Cosmos — picked from the ranked list below. 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.

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About Galaxy Engine: Simulate the physics of the Universe on a large scale and create stunning visuals. Play with intergalactic interactions, smash planets together and even create the Big Bang itself!

2025IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDWindows · Linuxby Narcis Calin
Galaxy Engine — Steam game cover

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Steam players who put hours into Galaxy Engine also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Periapsis: Gravity Slingshot

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Galaxy Engine fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Galaxy Engine.

    Lead humanity’s final journey beyond Earth. Launch ships, harness gravity slingshots, and explore distant star systems to make humanity multi-planetary.

    2026StrategyIndieSimulationSteam ↗
  2. Celestial Golf

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Galaxy Engine fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Galaxy Engine.

    It’s 2D golf on an astronomical scale. Bite-sized missions will teach you the techniques of real space flight, without having to worry about fuel or crew. Precisely plan orbital trajectories over the moons of Mars, through the rings of Saturn, and boldly go where no golf ball has gone before.

    2026SportsStrategyIndieSteam ↗
  3. My Little Cosmos

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Galaxy Engine fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Galaxy Engine.

    My Little Cosmos is a light idle clicker game that runs quietly in the background. Keyboard input and mouse clicks from everyday computer use automatically drive the evolution of a universe, with inventory rewards dropping over time.

    2026IndieSimulationCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Spaceship Ace Pilot

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Galaxy Engine fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Galaxy Engine.

    Spaceship Ace Pilot is a physics driven space simulation game that will push your skills to the limit. Your goal is to collect all power cells in the level in order to execute a hyper jump to the next level. Do you have what it takes to be the best spaceship pilot in the galaxy?

    2023ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Kerbal Space Program

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Galaxy Engine fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Galaxy Engine.

    In Kerbal Space Program, take charge of the space program for the alien race known as the Kerbals. You have access to an array of parts to assemble fully-functional spacecraft that flies (or doesn’t) based on realistic aerodynamic and orbital physics.

    2015IndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Autocraft

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Galaxy Engine fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Galaxy Engine.

    Create, Collect, and Crash in Autocraft, a physics destruction sandbox. Create your own cars, rockets, tanks, planes, boats, and more.

    2017IndieSimulationCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Satellite Command

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Galaxy Engine fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Galaxy Engine.

    Satellite Command is a realistic, relaxing astrophysics simulator. Complete contracts with real data, launch and take control of ever more powerful Satellites, research advanced technology and build your Space Agency!

    2016IndieSimulationCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. SpaceEngine

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Galaxy Engine fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Galaxy Engine.

    The world's first science-based photorealistic interactive 3D planetarium that models the entire Universe, using procedural generation for uncharted areas.

    2019IndieSimulationCasual20.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Galaxy Engine at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Galaxy Engine on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Galaxy Engine.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Galaxy Engine on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Galaxy Engine.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Galaxy Engine on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Galaxy Engine.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Galaxy Engine on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Galaxy Engine.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Galaxy Engine on Steam right now. Shares Simulation and Casual with Galaxy Engine.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Galaxy Engine on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Galaxy Engine.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Galaxy Engine on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Galaxy Engine.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Galaxy Engine on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Galaxy Engine.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Galaxy Engine.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Galaxy Engine.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Galaxy Engine.

    ‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. NGU IDLE

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Galaxy Engine.

    NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!

    2019IndieAdventureSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Virtual Cottage

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Galaxy Engine.

    Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.

    2020IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Steam Engine Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Galaxy Engine.

    The Steam Engine Simulator shown on AngeTheGreat's YouTube channel.

    2023SimulationFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Galaxy Engine.

    Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.

    2016ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Galaxy Engine.

    Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Galaxy Engine

How much does Galaxy Engine cost?
Galaxy Engine is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Galaxy Engine?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Galaxy Engine are Periapsis: Gravity Slingshot, Celestial Golf, My Little Cosmos.
Who developed Galaxy Engine?
Galaxy Engine was developed by Narcis Calin.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Galaxy Engine.

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