# Games like Spaceflight Simulator

> The closest matches to Spaceflight Simulator: Kerbal Space Program, SpaceEngine, Juno: New Origins, Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager, and Rocket Science. 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. [Kerbal Space Program](https://imho.run/games/220200/kerbal-space-program) — Shares sandbox exploration with Spaceflight Simulator. 77,731 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/220200/)
2. [SpaceEngine](https://imho.run/games/314650/spaceengine) — Shares procedural generation with Spaceflight Simulator. 8,862 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/314650/)
3. [Juno: New Origins](https://imho.run/games/870200/juno-new-origins) — Also Science and Space Sim, like Spaceflight Simulator. 1,983 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/870200/)
4. [Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager](https://imho.run/games/1369700/solar-expanse-space-exploration-manager) — A frequent pick in Spaceflight Simulator players' libraries, and another Strategy. 430 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1369700/)
5. [Rocket Science](https://imho.run/games/890520/rocket-science) — Also Science and Space Sim, like Spaceflight Simulator. 82 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/890520/)
6. [Aviassembly](https://imho.run/games/2660460/aviassembly) — Also Science and Crafting, like Spaceflight Simulator. 5,915 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2660460/)
7. [SimpleRockets](https://imho.run/games/343090/simplerockets) — Shares orbital mechanics with Spaceflight Simulator. 200 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/343090/)
8. [Evochron Mercenary](https://imho.run/games/71000/evochron-mercenary) — Also Spaceships and Space Sim, like Spaceflight Simulator. 342 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/71000/)
9. [Archean](https://imho.run/games/2941660/archean) — A frequent pick in Spaceflight Simulator players' libraries, and another Indie. 190 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2941660/)
10. [Mars Horizon](https://imho.run/games/765810/mars-horizon) — Also Science and Space Sim, like Spaceflight Simulator. 1,445 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/765810/)
11. [Space Engineers](https://imho.run/games/244850/space-engineers) — Also Space and Crafting, like Spaceflight Simulator. 67,178 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/244850/)
12. [Space Haven](https://imho.run/games/979110/space-haven) — Also Space Sim, like Spaceflight Simulator. 5,252 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/979110/)
13. [Take On Mars](https://imho.run/games/244030/take-on-mars) — A frequent pick in Spaceflight Simulator players' libraries, and another Simulation. 1,129 Steam reviews, 52% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/244030/)
14. [Celestial Command](https://imho.run/games/330460/celestial-command) — A frequent pick in Spaceflight Simulator players' libraries, and another Action. 380 Steam reviews, 63% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/330460/)
15. [Universe Sandbox](https://imho.run/games/230290/universe-sandbox) — Also Science and Space, like Spaceflight Simulator. 18,850 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/230290/)
16. [Empyrion - Galactic Survival](https://imho.run/games/383120/empyrion-galactic-survival) — Shares procedural generation with Spaceflight Simulator. 17,802 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/383120/)
17. [Space Mechanic Simulator](https://imho.run/games/429380/space-mechanic-simulator) — Also Science and Space Sim, like Spaceflight Simulator. 68 Steam reviews, 62% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/429380/)
18. [No Man's Sky](https://imho.run/games/275850/no-man-s-sky) — Shares procedural generation with Spaceflight Simulator. 180,011 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/275850/)
19. [Starpoint Gemini 2](https://imho.run/games/236150/starpoint-gemini-2) — A frequent pick in Spaceflight Simulator players' libraries, and another RPG. 2,235 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/236150/)
20. [Starbase](https://imho.run/games/454120/starbase) — Shares procedural generation with Spaceflight Simulator. 4,344 Steam reviews, 55% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/454120/)
21. [Reentry - A Space Flight Simulator](https://imho.run/games/882140/reentry-a-space-flight-simulator) — Also Science and Space Sim, like Spaceflight Simulator. 960 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/882140/)
22. [Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander](https://imho.run/games/799600/cosmoteer-starship-architect-commander) — Also Space Sim, like Spaceflight Simulator. 7,424 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/799600/)
23. [Hardspace: Shipbreaker](https://imho.run/games/1161580/hardspace-shipbreaker) — Also Space Sim, like Spaceflight Simulator. 15,871 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1161580/)
24. [Avorion](https://imho.run/games/445220/avorion) — Also Spaceships and Space Sim, like Spaceflight Simulator. 7,884 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/445220/)

## 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=1718870&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1718870&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1718870&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1718870
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1718870
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Spaceflight Simulator

Spaceflight Simulator is an indie simulation sandbox released in 2022 by Team Curiosity, available for $14.99. Players construct and launch 2D spacecraft while navigating realistic orbital mechanics and procedural generation across a massive play environment. The sandbox framework supports exploration of distant worlds, with players describing the experience as both challenging and immersive. Reviewers highlight the high degree of player freedom in designing and testing rockets, alongside endless exploration opportunities throughout the cosmos. The game runs in playable condition on Steam Deck and holds a 97% positive rating from over 5,000 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1718870
- **Developer:** Team Curiosity ✦
- **Publisher:** Team Curiosity ✦
- **Genres:** Indie, Simulation, Early Access
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Feb 17, 2022
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows, mac

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1718870/spaceflight-simulator)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1718870&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1718870/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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