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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9.8
Single-player alternative to Space Launch Engineer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Space Launch Engineer.
A 2D space agency simulator where every object follows the same orbital physics. Land on moons, build colonies, deploy satellites, and reshape entire planetary systems. Deorbit a moon if you want.
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Space Carrot
Single-player alternative to Space Launch Engineer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Space Launch Engineer.
Arcade game about collecting carrot growing on asteroids. Perfect way to spend 5 minutes while waiting for something. Best played with a gamepad.
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Gravity in Space
Single-player alternative to Space Launch Engineer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Space Launch Engineer.
Gravity in Space is an acurate-physics-based spacecraft flight and combat simulation. Learn how to use gravitational forces to navigate through surreal worlds, while you outplay your enemies and shoot them.
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Only One Burn
Single-player alternative to Space Launch Engineer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Space Launch Engineer.
Land the craft without crashing. Oh, and you only get one burn!
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Final Orbit
Single-player alternative to Space Launch Engineer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Space Launch Engineer.
Master the cockpit of highly realistic spacecraft in this Newtonian physics based sim. Take off from surface to space, plot a course between the planets and dock with space stations. Trade commodities or take shipping contracts to buy upgrades and optimize your build - every choice matters.
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Super Cosmolite
Single-player alternative to Space Launch Engineer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Space Launch Engineer.
Super Cosmolite is an endless runner with realistic space physics. Take control of a tiny spaceship to dodge, bounce, and smash your way through asteroids. Pause at any time to plan your trajectory or just hurtle along like a maniac. Outrun the Nova Wave and chase your next high score!
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Redout: Space Assault
Single-player alternative to Space Launch Engineer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Space Launch Engineer.
Redout: Space Assault is arcade space battle, coupling the trademark Redout adrenaline with the thrill of combat. Outsmart, outmaneuver, overpower, outclass your opponents in lightning-fast, adrenaline-inducing single-player space combat.
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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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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!