Games like Space Simulator
If Space Simulator is your kind of game, the closest matches are SpaceCraft, Dyson Sphere Program and Kerbal Space Program 2 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its checklist systems add realism, atmospheric and contemplative. 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.
Get personalized picks →About Space Simulator: Realistic simulation of spaceflight in a full sized Solar System, with all the planets and their major moons. using real forces, distances, velocities and time. Chapter 1: The Apollo Days. Incredibly detailed Apollo Program missions starting with Apollo 8 lunar orbit missions.
Players who liked Space Simulator also play
Steam players who put hours into Space Simulator 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.
SpaceCraft
WHY THIS
Top pick for Space Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Space Simulator.
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.
Dyson Sphere Program
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Space Simulator.
Second-strongest match for Space Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Early Access with Space Simulator.
Build the most efficient intergalactic factory in space simulation strategy game Dyson Sphere Program! Harness the power of stars, collect resources, plan and design production lines and develop your interstellar factory from a small space workshop to a galaxy-wide industrial empire.
Kerbal Space Program 2
WHY THIS
Shares a contemplative mood with Space Simulator.
Third-strongest match for Space Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Early Access with Space Simulator.
Kerbal Space Program 2 is the sequel to the acclaimed space-flight simulation game Kerbal Space Program. Enter the next generation of space adventure with exciting new parts, stunning visuals, fully revamped UI and Map View, and rich new environments to explore.
Spaceflight Simulator
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Space Simulator.
Ranked #4 for Space Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Early Access with Space Simulator.
In Spaceflight Simulator, you will get to build your rockets, plan launches and flights, attempt landings, deploy payloads and explore new worlds.
SpaceEngine
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Space Simulator.
Ranked #5 for Space Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Early Access with Space Simulator.
The world's first science-based photorealistic interactive 3D planetarium that models the entire Universe, using procedural generation for uncharted areas.
Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander
WHY THIS
Ranked #6 for Space Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Early Access with Space Simulator.
Design and simulate the starships of your dreams! Command your ship or fleet in epic battles and manage your crew while exploring a dangerous galaxy. Play alone or with friends, test your ships in online PvP, and let your imagination reach for the stars!
Space Haven
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Space Simulator.
Ranked #7 for Space Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Space Simulator.
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.
Kerbal Space Program
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Space Simulator.
Ranked #8 for Space Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Space Simulator.
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.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Space Simulator at current Steam store prices.
Garry's Mod
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Space Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Space Simulator.
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Cookie Clicker
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Space Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Space Simulator.
An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.
Buckshot Roulette
WHY THIS
Priced ~70% under Space Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Space Simulator.
Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!
Your Only Move Is HUSTLE
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Space Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Space Simulator.
Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.
The Test
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Space Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Space Simulator.
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?
Placid Plastic Duck Simulator
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Space Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Space Simulator.
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.
Nodebuster
WHY THIS
Priced ~70% under Space Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Space Simulator.
Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.
shapez
WHY THIS
Priced ~90% under Space Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Space Simulator.
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!
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Space Simulator.
The epic story of evolution, technology, humanity, and dinosaurs is yours to tap.
Procelio
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Space Simulator.
Procelio is a multiplayer vehicle builder/shooter set amidst a proxy war on the red planet. Build and refine your custom machines from orbit, then pilot them in a distant war against CPU and enemy players.
Spacelines from the Far Out: Flight School
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Spacelines from the Far Out: Flight School is all about getting you prepared to take on the task of running your own Spaceline before launch! Join up to 3 other people to take on the challenges and demands as you ferry people to their destination.
Prosperous Universe
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Space Simulator.
In Prosperous Universe start your galactic empire by trading on the real-time market exchange with other real players. Build your 1st base from humble beginnings & watch as your business flourishes with complex supply chain strategies. Economics, politics & realism fuel this immersive business MMO.
Galaxy Idle Clicker
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Space Simulator.
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!
Gods and Idols
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Space Simulator.
Take the role of a newly ascended deity in Gods and Idols. Carve your place among the stars in an open, dynamic, and massive MMORTS universe. Command the powers of the cosmos, form alliances, and use your worshipers as instruments to further your goals.
Star Hunter - Infinite Lagrange
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Space Simulator.
In a remote corner of the Milky Way, you, a star hunter, will control a fleet, take on a wide variety of bounty contracts and missions, and venture into the vastness of space. You will hunt for mysterious items for your employers and explore specific targets in uncharted territory.
Idle Sphere
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Space Simulator.
Stunning sphere-themed idle/incremental game. Experience simplicity's beauty.
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Frequently asked about Space Simulator
- How much does Space Simulator cost?
- Space Simulator is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Space Simulator?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Space Simulator are SpaceCraft, Dyson Sphere Program, Kerbal Space Program 2.
- Who developed Space Simulator?
- Space Simulator was developed by Stuka Games Inc and published by Brixton Dynamics Ltd.
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 Space Simulator.
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