# Games like Space Engineers 2

> The closest matches to Space Engineers 2: Space Engineers, Starship EVO, Avorion, Planet Coaster, and QANGA. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Space Engineers](https://imho.run/games/244850/space-engineers) — Also Futuristic and Space, like Space Engineers 2. 67,178 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/244850/)
2. [Starship EVO](https://imho.run/games/711980/starship-evo) — A frequent pick in Space Engineers 2 players' libraries, and another Action. 913 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/711980/)
3. [Avorion](https://imho.run/games/445220/avorion) — Also Choose Your Own Adventure and Space, like Space Engineers 2. 7,884 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/445220/)
4. [Planet Coaster](https://imho.run/games/493340/planet-coaster) — Same immersive mood as Space Engineers 2. 31,038 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/493340/)
5. [QANGA](https://imho.run/games/1648190/qanga) — Also Futuristic and Space, like Space Engineers 2. 318 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1648190/)
6. [Elite Dangerous](https://imho.run/games/359320/elite-dangerous) — Also Space, like Space Engineers 2. 52,491 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/359320/)
7. [Out of Ore](https://imho.run/games/2009350/out-of-ore) — Also Choose Your Own Adventure, like Space Engineers 2. 2,339 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2009350/)
8. [Hardspace: Shipbreaker](https://imho.run/games/1161580/hardspace-shipbreaker) — A frequent pick in Space Engineers 2 players' libraries, and another Simulation. 15,871 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1161580/)
9. [Kerbal Space Program](https://imho.run/games/220200/kerbal-space-program) — A frequent pick in Space Engineers 2 players' libraries, and another Indie. 77,731 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/220200/)
10. [Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager](https://imho.run/games/1369700/solar-expanse-space-exploration-manager) — A frequent pick in Space Engineers 2 players' libraries, and another Strategy. 430 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1369700/)
11. [Space Haven](https://imho.run/games/979110/space-haven) — A frequent pick in Space Engineers 2 players' libraries, and another RPG. 5,252 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/979110/)
12. [StarMade](https://imho.run/games/244770/starmade) — Also Space, like Space Engineers 2. 1,712 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/244770/)
13. [Skin Deep](https://imho.run/games/301280/skin-deep) — Also Futuristic and Space, like Space Engineers 2. 1,335 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/301280/)
14. [Empyrion - Galactic Survival](https://imho.run/games/383120/empyrion-galactic-survival) — Also Space, like Space Engineers 2. 17,802 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/383120/)
15. [Starpoint Gemini 2](https://imho.run/games/236150/starpoint-gemini-2) — Also Futuristic and Space, like Space Engineers 2. 2,235 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/236150/)
16. [X4: Foundations](https://imho.run/games/392160/x4-foundations) — Also Space, like Space Engineers 2. 13,038 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/392160/)
17. [Stationeers](https://imho.run/games/544550/stationeers) — Also Space, like Space Engineers 2. 5,728 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/544550/)
18. [SpaceEngine](https://imho.run/games/314650/spaceengine) — Also Space, like Space Engineers 2. 8,862 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/314650/)
19. [Starbase](https://imho.run/games/454120/starbase) — Also Space, like Space Engineers 2. 4,344 Steam reviews, 55% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/454120/)
20. [Anno 2205™](https://imho.run/games/375910/anno-2205) — Also Futuristic and Space, like Space Engineers 2. 2,972 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/375910/)
21. [The Infected](https://imho.run/games/1360000/the-infected) — Shares survival mechanics with Space Engineers 2. 3,654 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1360000/)
22. [Stellaris](https://imho.run/games/281990/stellaris) — Also Space, like Space Engineers 2. 75,169 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/281990/)
23. [X2: The Threat](https://imho.run/games/2800/x2-the-threat) — Also Space, like Space Engineers 2. 209 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2800/)
24. [Arma Reforger](https://imho.run/games/1874880/arma-reforger) — Same immersive mood as Space Engineers 2. 28,058 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1874880/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1133870&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1133870&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1133870&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1133870
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1133870
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Space Engineers 2

Space Engineers 2 is a space sandbox building simulation with survival mechanics developed by Keen Software House, released in 2025 at $23.99 USD. Set in the Almagest system, the game follows the story of Miro and Ivan Sokol as players build ships, stations, and planetary bases in a destructible world. Core features include a grid-based building system, projection building, and mission-based progression. Players describe it as challenging and immersive, with reviewers highlighting the enhanced building flexibility and new grid system. The game supports single-player only, runs on Steam Deck, and holds a 74% positive rating from nearly 2,800 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1133870
- **Developer:** Keen Software House
- **Publisher:** Keen Software House
- **Genres:** Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access
- **Categories:** Includes level editor, Single-player, Steam Cloud, Steam Workshop, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Jan 27, 2025
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1133870/space-engineers-2)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1133870&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1133870/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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