# Games like Hardspace: Shipbreaker

> The closest matches to Hardspace: Shipbreaker: Star Trucker, Space Engineers, Kerbal Space Program, Surviving Mars, and Dyson Sphere Program. 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. [Star Trucker](https://imho.run/games/2380050/star-trucker) — Also Space Sim and Futuristic, like Hardspace: Shipbreaker. 3,083 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2380050/)
2. [Space Engineers](https://imho.run/games/244850/space-engineers) — Also Destruction and Futuristic, like Hardspace: Shipbreaker. 67,178 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/244850/)
3. [Kerbal Space Program](https://imho.run/games/220200/kerbal-space-program) — Also Space Sim, like Hardspace: Shipbreaker. 77,731 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/220200/)
4. [Surviving Mars](https://imho.run/games/464920/surviving-mars) — A frequent pick in Hardspace: Shipbreaker players' libraries, and another Strategy. 10,552 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/464920/)
5. [Dyson Sphere Program](https://imho.run/games/1366540/dyson-sphere-program) — Also Space Sim, like Hardspace: Shipbreaker. 24,284 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1366540/)
6. [Ostranauts](https://imho.run/games/1022980/ostranauts) — A frequent pick in Hardspace: Shipbreaker players' libraries, and another RPG. 2,106 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1022980/)
7. [Elite Dangerous](https://imho.run/games/359320/elite-dangerous) — A frequent pick in Hardspace: Shipbreaker players' libraries, and another Action. 52,491 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/359320/)
8. [Deep Space Exploitation](https://imho.run/games/3656660/deep-space-exploitation) — Also Space Sim and Destruction, like Hardspace: Shipbreaker. 99 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3656660/)
9. [Ship Graveyard Simulator 2](https://imho.run/games/2201940/ship-graveyard-simulator-2) — Also Destruction and Building, like Hardspace: Shipbreaker. 1,894 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2201940/)
10. [Teardown](https://imho.run/games/1167630/teardown) — Also Destruction, like Hardspace: Shipbreaker. 73,315 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1167630/)
11. [Void Crew](https://imho.run/games/1063420/void-crew) — Also Space Sim and Futuristic, like Hardspace: Shipbreaker. 4,930 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1063420/)
12. [FTL: Faster Than Light](https://imho.run/games/212680/ftl-faster-than-light) — Shares ship customization with Hardspace: Shipbreaker. 46,262 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/212680/)
13. [Space Haven](https://imho.run/games/979110/space-haven) — Also Space Sim, like Hardspace: Shipbreaker. 5,252 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/979110/)
14. [Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander](https://imho.run/games/799600/cosmoteer-starship-architect-commander) — Also Space Sim, like Hardspace: Shipbreaker. 7,424 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/799600/)
15. [Rebel Galaxy Outlaw](https://imho.run/games/910830/rebel-galaxy-outlaw) — Shares ship customization with Hardspace: Shipbreaker. 717 Steam reviews, 66% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/910830/)
16. [Starship EVO](https://imho.run/games/711980/starship-evo) — Shares ship customization with Hardspace: Shipbreaker. 913 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/711980/)
17. [Starbase](https://imho.run/games/454120/starbase) — Also Space Sim and Destruction, like Hardspace: Shipbreaker. 4,344 Steam reviews, 55% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/454120/)
18. [Anno 2205™](https://imho.run/games/375910/anno-2205) — Also Futuristic and Space, like Hardspace: Shipbreaker. 2,972 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/375910/)
19. [X4: Foundations](https://imho.run/games/392160/x4-foundations) — Shares ship customization with Hardspace: Shipbreaker. 13,038 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/392160/)
20. [Space Mechanic Simulator](https://imho.run/games/429380/space-mechanic-simulator) — Shares zero gravity physics with Hardspace: Shipbreaker. 68 Steam reviews, 62% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/429380/)
21. [Empyrion - Galactic Survival](https://imho.run/games/383120/empyrion-galactic-survival) — Also Space Sim, like Hardspace: Shipbreaker. 17,802 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/383120/)
22. [Viscera Cleanup Detail](https://imho.run/games/246900/viscera-cleanup-detail) — Also Space, like Hardspace: Shipbreaker. 10,294 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/246900/)
23. [Gratuitous Space Battles](https://imho.run/games/41800/gratuitous-space-battles) — Also Space and Building, like Hardspace: Shipbreaker. 484 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/41800/)
24. [No Man's Sky](https://imho.run/games/275850/no-man-s-sky) — Shares ship customization with Hardspace: Shipbreaker. 180,011 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/275850/)

## 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=1161580&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1161580&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1161580&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1161580
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1161580
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Hardspace: Shipbreaker

Hardspace: Shipbreaker is a zero-gravity spaceship salvaging simulation developed by Blackbird Interactive. Players carve and dismantle derelict spacecraft to recover valuable materials while managing pressurization systems and navigating realistic physics. The career mode features permadeath, and progression involves upgrading equipment to take on more lucrative contracts. Players describe the experience as atmospheric, with a mix of relaxing and stressful moments that create engaging tension. Reviewers highlight the meditative focus on efficiency over destruction, noting that every ship component is salvageable and physics-based risks make careful planning essential. The relaxing background music enhances concentration during challenging salvaging operations. With a massive campaign length, solo players can expect dozens of hours of gameplay. The title holds a 90% positive rating from over 15,800 Steam reviews and runs verified on Steam Deck.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1161580
- **Developer:** Blackbird Interactive
- **Publisher:** Blackbird Interactive
- **Genres:** Simulation
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing
- **Released:** May 24, 2022
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 83
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1161580/hardspace-shipbreaker)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1161580&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1161580/)
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