# Games like Steam Engine Simulator

> The closest matches to Steam Engine Simulator: Kerbal Space Program, The Bibites: Digital Life, Universe Sandbox, ANLIFE: Motion-Learning Life Evolution, and Poly Bridge 2. 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 physics simulation with Steam Engine Simulator. 77,731 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/220200/)
2. [The Bibites: Digital Life](https://imho.run/games/2736860/the-bibites-digital-life) — Shares physics simulation and simulation with Steam Engine Simulator. 172 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2736860/)
3. [Universe Sandbox](https://imho.run/games/230290/universe-sandbox) — Also Science and Education, like Steam Engine Simulator. 18,850 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/230290/)
4. [ANLIFE: Motion-Learning Life Evolution](https://imho.run/games/2452130/anlife-motion-learning-life-evolution) — Also Science, like Steam Engine Simulator. 52 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2452130/)
5. [Poly Bridge 2](https://imho.run/games/1062160/poly-bridge-2) — Also Education, like Steam Engine Simulator. 4,480 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1062160/)
6. [Quantum Odyssey](https://imho.run/games/2802710/quantum-odyssey) — Shares simulation with Steam Engine Simulator. 86 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2802710/)
7. [Sand:box](https://imho.run/games/2179380/sand-box) — A frequent pick in Steam Engine Simulator players' libraries, and another Indie. 520 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2179380/)
8. [Opus Magnum](https://imho.run/games/558990/opus-magnum) — Also Steampunk, like Steam Engine Simulator. 3,341 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/558990/)
9. [JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator](https://imho.run/games/2216770/joy-of-programming-software-engineering-simulator) — A frequent pick in Steam Engine Simulator players' libraries, and another Strategy. 233 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2216770/)
10. [LIT: Bend the Light](https://imho.run/games/1190160/lit-bend-the-light) — Also Steampunk and Science, like Steam Engine Simulator. 165 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1190160/)
11. [Crazy Machines 3](https://imho.run/games/351920/crazy-machines-3) — Shares physics simulation with Steam Engine Simulator. 2,454 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/351920/)
12. [Chocolate Factory Simulator](https://imho.run/games/2822370/chocolate-factory-simulator) — Shares simulation and resource management with Steam Engine Simulator. 170 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2822370/)
13. [Oxygen Not Included](https://imho.run/games/457140/oxygen-not-included) — Shares physics simulation and resource management with Steam Engine Simulator. 48,352 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/457140/)
14. [Claw Machine Sim](https://imho.run/games/2456120/claw-machine-sim) — A frequent pick in Steam Engine Simulator players' libraries, and another Sports. 104 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2456120/)
15. [Children of a Dead Earth](https://imho.run/games/476530/children-of-a-dead-earth) — Also Science, like Steam Engine Simulator. 651 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/476530/)
16. [Train Station Renovation](https://imho.run/games/914010/train-station-renovation) — Same cozy mood as Steam Engine Simulator. 896 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/914010/)
17. [SpaceEngine](https://imho.run/games/314650/spaceengine) — Also Science and Education, like Steam Engine Simulator. 8,862 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/314650/)
18. [Automation - The Car Company Tycoon Game](https://imho.run/games/293760/automation-the-car-company-tycoon-game) — Also Science and Education, like Steam Engine Simulator. 11,739 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/293760/)
19. [Idea Fix](https://imho.run/games/3023620/idea-fix) — Shares idle progression and resource management with Steam Engine Simulator. 77 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3023620/)
20. [Sinking Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1164850/sinking-simulator) — Same atmospheric mood as Steam Engine Simulator. 488 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1164850/)
21. [Bridge Constructor Portal](https://imho.run/games/684410/bridge-constructor-portal) — Shares physics simulation with Steam Engine Simulator. 2,456 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/684410/)
22. [ΔV: Rings of Saturn](https://imho.run/games/846030/v-rings-of-saturn) — A frequent pick in Steam Engine Simulator players' libraries, and another Action. 2,309 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/846030/)
23. [Train Sim World® 6](https://imho.run/games/3656800/train-sim-world-6) — A frequent pick in Steam Engine Simulator players' libraries, and another Simulation. 600 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3656800/)
24. [Train Simulator Classic](https://imho.run/games/24010/train-simulator-classic) — Same atmospheric mood as Steam Engine Simulator. 10,602 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/24010/)

## 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=2381620&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2381620&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2381620&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=2381620
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/2381620
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Steam Engine Simulator

Steam Engine Simulator is a free-to-play physics-based simulation released in 2023. Players manage boiler pressure and closed-container physics systems while pursuing an extensive achievement system that encourages optimization and experimentation. Reviewers highlight that the authentic steam engine physics actually teaches how these machines work. Long-time players praise the beautiful visuals and outstanding soundtrack. The deep achievement system supports both active play and AFK optimization. A DLC expansion adds city management and grid simulation for extended gameplay. The game maintains a 99% positive rating from 6,899 Steam reviews and is verified on Steam Deck.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 2381620
- **Developer:** Ektorom Software Inc.
- **Publisher:** Ektorom Software Inc.
- **Genres:** Simulation
- **Categories:** Stats, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud
- **Released:** Jun 7, 2023
- **Free to play:** yes
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/2381620/steam-engine-simulator)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2381620&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2381620/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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