Choose Kerbal Space Program 2
Choose Kerbal Space Program 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 22,045 Steam reviews back the pick.
Kerbal Space Program 2 vs Spaceflight Simulator
Kerbal Space Program 2 and Spaceflight Simulator both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Simulation, Early Access on Steam. Spaceflight Simulator (2022) is 1 year older than Kerbal Space Program 2 (2023). Spaceflight Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than Kerbal Space Program 2 (25.8% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Spaceflight Simulator
Choose Spaceflight Simulator if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.8% positive across 5,173 reviews.
Both Kerbal Space Program 2 and Spaceflight Simulator sit in Indie, Simulation, and Early Access on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Kerbal Space Program 2 |  Spaceflight Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Early Access | Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 49.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 25.8% positive (22,045 reviews) | 96.8% positive (5,173 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Intercept Games | Team Curiosity ✦ |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Early Access on Steam.
- Spaceflight Simulator (2022) is 1 year older than Kerbal Space Program 2 (2023).
- Spaceflight Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than Kerbal Space Program 2 (25.8% positive).
- Spaceflight Simulator is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Kerbal Space Program 2 (14.99 USD vs. 49.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Kerbal Space Program 2 is Deck Unsupported, Spaceflight Simulator is Deck Playable.
Kerbal Space Program 2 vs Spaceflight Simulator — FAQ
- Which is better, Kerbal Space Program 2 or Spaceflight Simulator?
- On Steam reviews Spaceflight Simulator scores higher (96.8% positive) than Kerbal Space Program 2 (25.8% 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 Kerbal Space Program 2 or Spaceflight Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Spaceflight Simulator (2022) came out before Kerbal Space Program 2 (2023). 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 Kerbal Space Program 2 and Spaceflight Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.