# Games like SPORE™

> The closest matches to SPORE™: Thrive, RimWorld, Kerbal Space Program, No Man's Sky, and Stellaris. 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. [Thrive](https://imho.run/games/1779200/thrive) — Also Science, like SPORE. 1,073 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1779200/)
2. [RimWorld](https://imho.run/games/294100/rimworld) — Also Colony Sim, like SPORE. 116,236 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/294100/)
3. [Kerbal Space Program](https://imho.run/games/220200/kerbal-space-program) — Also Science and Space, like SPORE. 77,731 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/220200/)
4. [No Man's Sky](https://imho.run/games/275850/no-man-s-sky) — Also Space, like SPORE. 180,011 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/275850/)
5. [Stellaris](https://imho.run/games/281990/stellaris) — A frequent pick in SPORE players' libraries, and another Strategy. 75,169 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/281990/)
6. [SPORE™ Galactic Adventures](https://imho.run/games/24720/spore-galactic-adventures) — Shares world building with SPORE. 3,958 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/24720/)
7. [WorldBox - God Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1206560/worldbox-god-simulator) — Also God Game and Colony Sim, like SPORE. 28,024 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1206560/)
8. [Species: Artificial Life, Real Evolution](https://imho.run/games/774541/species-artificial-life-real-evolution) — Also God Game and Science, like SPORE. 814 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/774541/)
9. [Oxygen Not Included](https://imho.run/games/457140/oxygen-not-included) — Also Colony Sim and Space, like SPORE. 48,352 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/457140/)
10. [SPORE™ Creepy & Cute Parts Pack](https://imho.run/games/17440/spore-creepy-cute-parts-pack) — Also God Game and Aliens, like SPORE. 1,233 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/17440/)
11. [Universe Sandbox](https://imho.run/games/230290/universe-sandbox) — A frequent pick in SPORE players' libraries, and another Indie. 18,850 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/230290/)
12. [The Universim](https://imho.run/games/352720/the-universim) — Shares world building with SPORE. 5,082 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/352720/)
13. [Galactic Civilizations III](https://imho.run/games/226860/galactic-civilizations-iii) — Also Aliens and Space, like SPORE. 6,580 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/226860/)
14. [Startopia](https://imho.run/games/243040/startopia) — Also Colony Sim and Aliens, like SPORE. 649 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/243040/)
15. [Solar 2](https://imho.run/games/97000/solar-2) — Also God Game and Space, like SPORE. 1,141 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/97000/)
16. [Imagine Earth](https://imho.run/games/280720/imagine-earth) — Also Science and Colony Sim, like SPORE. 484 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/280720/)
17. [Ecosystem](https://imho.run/games/1133120/ecosystem) — Also God Game and Science, like SPORE. 472 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1133120/)
18. [The Sapling](https://imho.run/games/997380/the-sapling) — A frequent pick in SPORE players' libraries, and another Simulation. 1,559 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/997380/)
19. [Distant Worlds: Universe](https://imho.run/games/261470/distant-worlds-universe) — Also Space, like SPORE. 1,147 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/261470/)
20. [From Dust](https://imho.run/games/33460/from-dust) — Also God Game, like SPORE. 1,980 Steam reviews, 62% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/33460/)
21. [SpaceEngine](https://imho.run/games/314650/spaceengine) — Also Science and Space, like SPORE. 8,862 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/314650/)
22. [Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends](https://imho.run/games/977400/cell-to-singularity-evolution-never-ends) — Also God Game and Science, like SPORE. 10,706 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/977400/)
23. [Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion](https://imho.run/games/204880/sins-of-a-solar-empire-rebellion) — A frequent pick in SPORE players' libraries, and another Action. 7,321 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/204880/)
24. [Planetary Life](https://imho.run/games/2471970/planetary-life) — Also God Game and Science, like SPORE. 435 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2471970/)

## 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=17390&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=17390&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=17390&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=17390
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/17390
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About SPORE™

Spore is a 2008 simulation from Maxis that tasks players with guiding a species from microscopic origins to galactic dominance. The game spans distinct evolutionary phases, each presenting different gameplay challenges and creative opportunities using built-in design tools. Players describe the experience as epic, grand and whimsical, with reviewers highlighting the endless creativity and customization options as major draws. The mechanics encompass creature evolution, space exploration and world-building across multiple gameplay stages. Priced at $4.99 USD, the game holds a 93% positive rating from over 37,000 Steam reviews. It is not currently supported on Steam Deck.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 17390
- **Developer:** Maxis™
- **Publisher:** Electronic Arts
- **Genres:** Action, Strategy, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Dec 19, 2008
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 84
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/17390/spore)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=17390&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/17390/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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