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Games like Kerbal Space Program 2

  • 24 games
  • Updated Nov 5, 2026

Players who liked Kerbal Space Program 2 also play

The closest matches to Kerbal Space Program 2: Kerbal Space Program, Spaceflight Simulator, Juno: New Origins, SpaceEngine, and Rocket Science. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

  1. Rank 01

    Why this

    Also Science and Space Sim, like Kerbal Space Program 2.

    • $39.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
    • Deck Playable
    • 2015
  2. Rank 02

    Why this

    Shares orbital mechanics and procedural generation with Kerbal Space Program 2.

    • $14.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
    • Deck Playable
    • 2022
  1. Rank 04

    SpaceEngine

    Why this: Shares procedural generation with Kerbal Space Program 2.

    • $29.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
    • 2019
  2. Rank 06

    Universe Sandbox

    Why this: Also Science and Space, like Kerbal Space Program 2.

    • $20.09 (Price checked Nov 5)
    • Deck Playable
    • 2015
  3. Rank 07

    Oxygen Not Included

    Why this: Same stressful mood as Kerbal Space Program 2.

    • $24.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
    • Deck Verified
    • 2019

The full ranked list: top 24 games like Kerbal Space Program 2

Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
  1. 1
    Kerbal Space Program

    Also Science and Space Sim, like Kerbal Space Program 2.

    • 96% of 77,731 reviews
  2. 2
    Spaceflight Simulator

    Shares orbital mechanics and procedural generation with Kerbal Space Program 2.

    • 97% of 5,173 reviews
  3. 3
    Juno: New Origins

    Genres: Indie, Simulation

    • 89% of 1,983 reviews
  4. 4
    SpaceEngine

    Shares procedural generation with Kerbal Space Program 2.

    • 96% of 8,862 reviews
  5. 5
    Rocket Science

    Genres: Strategy, Simulation, Early Access

    • 87% of 82 reviews
  6. 6
    Universe Sandbox

    Also Science and Space, like Kerbal Space Program 2.

    • 97% of 18,850 reviews
  7. 7
    Oxygen Not Included

    Same stressful mood as Kerbal Space Program 2.

    • 96% of 48,352 reviews
  8. 8
    Reentry - A Space Flight Simulator

    Genres: Strategy, Indie, Adventure

    • 97% of 960 reviews
  9. 9
    Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager

    Genres: Strategy, Indie, Simulation

    • 87% of 430 reviews
  10. 10
    Stationeers

    Genres: Action, Indie, Simulation

    • 88% of 5,728 reviews
  11. 11
    Hardspace: Shipbreaker

    Genres: Simulation

    • 90% of 15,871 reviews
  12. 12
    No Man's Sky

    Genres: Action, Adventure

    • 82% of 180,011 reviews
  13. 13
    Starbound

    Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure

    • 89% of 51,728 reviews
  14. 14
    Elite Dangerous

    Same contemplative mood as Kerbal Space Program 2.

    • 77% of 52,491 reviews
  15. 15
    Mars Horizon

    Genres: Strategy, Indie, Simulation

    • 83% of 1,445 reviews
  16. 16
    Celestial Command

    Shares orbital mechanics with Kerbal Space Program 2.

    • 63% of 380 reviews
  17. 17
    Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander

    Genres: Strategy, Simulation, Early Access

    • 95% of 7,424 reviews
  18. 18
    Dyson Sphere Program

    Genres: Strategy, Indie, Simulation

    • 96% of 24,284 reviews
  19. 19
    Empyrion - Galactic Survival

    Genres: Strategy, Indie, Adventure

    • 79% of 17,802 reviews
  20. 20
    Take On Mars

    Genres: Simulation

    • 52% of 1,129 reviews
  21. 21
    SPORE™

    Genres: Action, Strategy, Adventure

    • 93% of 37,494 reviews
  22. 22
    Surviving Mars

    Genres: Strategy, Simulation

    • 79% of 10,552 reviews
  23. 23
    FTL: Faster Than Light

    Genres: Strategy, Indie, Simulation

    • 96% of 46,262 reviews
  24. 24
    Archean

    Genres: Indie, Simulation, Early Access

    • 89% of 190 reviews
Kerbal Space Program 2 — Steam game cover
  • Released: 2023
  • Developer: Intercept Games
  • Price: $49.99checked Nov 5
  • 26% of 22,045 reviews
  • Genres: Indie, Simulation, Early Access
  • Platforms: Windows

Players highlight

  • Colony building potential excites players
  • Modding community keeps it alive
  • Orbital mechanics feel deep and rewarding
  • Contemplative
  • Stressful
  • Tense

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About Kerbal Space Program 2

The closest matches to Kerbal Space Program 2: Kerbal Space Program, Spaceflight Simulator, Juno: New Origins, SpaceEngine, and Rocket Science. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

If Kerbal Space Program 2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Kerbal Space Program, Spaceflight Simulator and Juno: New Origins — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as contemplative, stressful and tense, and single out its colony management and multiplayer co op. 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.

Developed by Intercept Games and published by Private Division, Kerbal Space Program 2 is an indie simulation released in 2023 at $49.99 USD. Players engage with rocket design, orbital mechanics, colony management, procedural generation, and multiplayer cooperative mechanics within this challenging sandbox experience. Reviewers note the orbital mechanics feel deep and rewarding, while players highlight that the colony-building potential excites them and that the modding community keeps the experience alive. The game promises interstellar travel and multiplayer elements as key future features. Early Access status indicates ongoing development, and the title does not currently support the Steam Deck. Players describe the experience as contemplative, stressful, and tense, with reviewers emphasizing the tension that emerges during extended sessions. The game currently holds a 26% positive rating from over 22,000 Steam reviews.

About Kerbal Space Program 2: 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.

Is Kerbal Space Program 2 worth buying?

Most players don't recommend it

A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.

  • 26% of 22,045 Steam reviews are positive.
  • Last 30 days: 34% positive across 70 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
  • Early Access: unfinished, and it can change a lot before release.
  • Price: $49.99 (checked Nov 7).
  • People who recommend it had played a median of 34 h when they wrote their review.
  • Critics had played a median of 14 h before their negative review.
  • Not supported on Steam Deck.

What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews

Top critical reviews

The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.

“I had so much faith in this game I gave it as a birthday gift to my husband. This game is dead in the water. The devs delivered an absolute stillbirth of a game and are now promoting ksp youtooz as if nothing happened and they didn't just…”
2 h played
“Back in the heady days of the early 2020's, I was so excited for this game. Fast forward to today, and i've got 30 minutes on it and haven't played in two years. But seriously, get KSP 1 and cross your fingers for Kitten Space Agency's…”
0 h played
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People who play it also play: Kerbal Space Program, Spaceflight Simulator, Juno: New Origins

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Frequently asked about Kerbal Space Program 2

Can I run it?

Does Kerbal Space Program 2 work on Steam Deck?

Kerbal Space Program 2 is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.

How much does Kerbal Space Program 2 cost?

Kerbal Space Program 2 is listed on Steam at 49.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).

What games are most similar to Kerbal Space Program 2?

Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Kerbal Space Program 2 are Kerbal Space Program, Spaceflight Simulator, Juno: New Origins.

Who developed Kerbal Space Program 2?

Kerbal Space Program 2 was developed by Intercept Games and published by Private Division.