Single-player games like Space Launch Engineer
Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to Space Launch Engineer, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.
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Ranked picks
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FTL: Faster Than Light
Single-player alternative to Space Launch Engineer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Space Launch Engineer.
This "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" allows you to take your ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy filled with glory and bitter defeat.
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Kerbal Space Program
Single-player alternative to Space Launch Engineer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Space Launch Engineer.
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.
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Universe Sandbox
Single-player alternative to Space Launch Engineer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Space Launch Engineer.
Create & destroy on an unimaginable scale with a realistic physics-based space simulator. Explore the beauty of our universe and the fragility of our planet. Use science to bend the laws of gravity, collide planets, boil away oceans, fire epic space lasers, and customize your universe.
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Rebel Galaxy
Single-player alternative to Space Launch Engineer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Space Launch Engineer.
Rebel Galaxy is a swashbuckling space adventure, with action-packed combat, exploration, discovery, trade, and “negotiation” with the outlandish denizens at the edge of the known universe.
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Objects in Space
Single-player alternative to Space Launch Engineer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Space Launch Engineer.
Objects in Space is a retro space game centred on 2D point-and-click stealth action in a massive open world. Players have their own customisable ships and can meet people, become a trader, bounty hunter, explorer, scavenger or all of them at once.
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House of the Dying Sun
Single-player alternative to Space Launch Engineer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Space Launch Engineer.
House of the Dying Sun is a tactical space shooter that puts you in the cockpit of the universe's most terrifying starfighter. Hunt the enemies of the Empire and bring ruin to their people.
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Elite Dangerous
Single-player alternative to Space Launch Engineer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Space Launch Engineer.
Take control of your own starship and blaze your trail in an ever-changing galaxy. Master the arts of combat, mining and trade or venture out into the unknown across a 1:1 scale universe.
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Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander
Single-player alternative to Space Launch Engineer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Space Launch Engineer.
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!
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Subway Simulator
Single-player alternative to Space Launch Engineer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Space Launch Engineer.
Become a subway train driver and ascend to the top of this not so ordinary career!
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Great Hunt: North America
Single-player alternative to Space Launch Engineer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Space Launch Engineer.
Enjoy challenging hunting missions in Ontario, Alaska or Colorado. Use your hunting dog wisely, improve your arsenal and collect valuable trophies.
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Forest Harvester Simulator
Single-player alternative to Space Launch Engineer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Space Launch Engineer.
Great pit-saw mission starts on one of the most wooded areas. Control a modern forest harvester and produce as many timber as possible. Also, you can build an industrial base and process the raw wood into more valuable products!
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HandyCopter
Single-player alternative to Space Launch Engineer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Space Launch Engineer.
Control modern RC helicopters and quadcopters, fly through the city. Complete lots of missions, fly into yards and houses, play with pets. Improve the RC control skills to the maximum!
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High Speed Trains
Single-player alternative to Space Launch Engineer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Space Launch Engineer.
Get ready for the worldwide railway voyage on modern trains. Try your hand at train driving, explore various railway lines and transport passengers through stations.
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Demolition Engineer
Single-player alternative to Space Launch Engineer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Space Launch Engineer.
To destroy is easier than to create! You are a crane driver, who came to this town to destroy everything on your way! Crash the buildings as quick as you can, don't leave one stone upon another!
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Curling World Cup
Single-player alternative to Space Launch Engineer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Space Launch Engineer.
Take part in the world-wide Curling championship! Compete with other teams and use all your strength and agility to make it to the finals.
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Helicopter Flight Simulator
Single-player alternative to Space Launch Engineer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Space Launch Engineer.
Control helicopters and become a part of a true rescue team! Rescue and evacuate people, fight the fires, and complete other dangerous missions. That's your chance not only to become a rescuer but also master piloting skills. Be ready for takeoff!