Space Simulator vs Spaceflight Simulator
Space Simulator and Spaceflight Simulator both land in Simulation, Early Access on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Simulation, Early Access on Steam. Space Simulator (2018) is 4 years older than Spaceflight Simulator (2022). Spaceflight Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than Space Simulator (33.9% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Space Simulator |  Spaceflight Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Genres | Simulation, Early Access | Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 33.9% positive (112 reviews) | 96.8% positive (5,173 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Stuka Games Inc | Team Curiosity ✦ |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Early Access on Steam.
- Space Simulator (2018) is 4 years older than Spaceflight Simulator (2022).
- Spaceflight Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than Space Simulator (33.9% positive).
- Space Simulator is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Spaceflight Simulator (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Spaceflight Simulator is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Space Simulator has no Deck rating yet.
Space Simulator vs Spaceflight Simulator — FAQ
- Which is better, Space Simulator or Spaceflight Simulator?
- On Steam reviews Spaceflight Simulator scores higher (96.8% positive) than Space Simulator (33.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Spaceflight Simulator is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Space Simulator or Spaceflight Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Space Simulator (2018) came out before Spaceflight Simulator (2022). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Space Simulator and Spaceflight Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, Early Access on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.