# Games like SpaceEngine

> The closest matches to SpaceEngine: Universe Sandbox, Elite Dangerous, Kerbal Space Program, No Man's Sky, and Juno: New Origins. 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. [Universe Sandbox](https://imho.run/games/230290/universe-sandbox) — Also Science and Education, like SpaceEngine. 18,850 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/230290/)
2. [Elite Dangerous](https://imho.run/games/359320/elite-dangerous) — Also Space Sim, like SpaceEngine. 52,491 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/359320/)
3. [Kerbal Space Program](https://imho.run/games/220200/kerbal-space-program) — Also Science and Space Sim, like SpaceEngine. 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) — Shares procedural generation with SpaceEngine. 180,011 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/275850/)
5. [Juno: New Origins](https://imho.run/games/870200/juno-new-origins) — A frequent pick in SpaceEngine players' libraries, and another Indie. 1,983 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/870200/)
6. [Spaceflight Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1718870/spaceflight-simulator) — Shares procedural generation with SpaceEngine. 5,173 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1718870/)
7. [Starpoint Gemini 2](https://imho.run/games/236150/starpoint-gemini-2) — Also Space Sim and Flight, like SpaceEngine. 2,235 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/236150/)
8. [Dyson Sphere Program](https://imho.run/games/1366540/dyson-sphere-program) — A frequent pick in SpaceEngine players' libraries, and another Strategy. 24,284 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1366540/)
9. [Rodina](https://imho.run/games/314230/rodina) — A frequent pick in SpaceEngine players' libraries, and another Action. 1,123 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/314230/)
10. [Empyrion - Galactic Survival](https://imho.run/games/383120/empyrion-galactic-survival) — Shares procedural generation with SpaceEngine. 17,802 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/383120/)
11. [Rocket Science](https://imho.run/games/890520/rocket-science) — Also Science and Space Sim, like SpaceEngine. 82 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/890520/)
12. [SPORE™](https://imho.run/games/17390/spore) — Also Science and Space, like SpaceEngine. 37,494 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/17390/)
13. [X4: Foundations](https://imho.run/games/392160/x4-foundations) — Also Space Sim and Flight, like SpaceEngine. 13,038 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/392160/)
14. [Archean](https://imho.run/games/2941660/archean) — Also Science and Space Sim, like SpaceEngine. 190 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2941660/)
15. [Reentry - A Space Flight Simulator](https://imho.run/games/882140/reentry-a-space-flight-simulator) — Also Science and Space Sim, like SpaceEngine. 960 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/882140/)
16. [Evochron Mercenary](https://imho.run/games/71000/evochron-mercenary) — Also Space Sim and Flight, like SpaceEngine. 342 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/71000/)
17. [Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager](https://imho.run/games/1369700/solar-expanse-space-exploration-manager) — Also Science and Space Sim, like SpaceEngine. 430 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1369700/)
18. [Children of a Dead Earth](https://imho.run/games/476530/children-of-a-dead-earth) — Also Science and Space Sim, like SpaceEngine. 651 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/476530/)
19. [Exo One](https://imho.run/games/773370/exo-one) — Also Space Sim and Flight, like SpaceEngine. 3,209 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/773370/)
20. [Take On Mars](https://imho.run/games/244030/take-on-mars) — A frequent pick in SpaceEngine players' libraries, and another Simulation. 1,129 Steam reviews, 52% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/244030/)
21. [Stellaris](https://imho.run/games/281990/stellaris) — Also Space, like SpaceEngine. 75,169 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/281990/)
22. [Space Mechanic Simulator](https://imho.run/games/429380/space-mechanic-simulator) — Also Science and Space Sim, like SpaceEngine. 68 Steam reviews, 62% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/429380/)
23. [Space Simulation Toolkit](https://imho.run/games/1196080/space-simulation-toolkit) — Also Space Sim and Education, like SpaceEngine. 391 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1196080/)
24. [Mars Horizon](https://imho.run/games/765810/mars-horizon) — Also Science and Space Sim, like SpaceEngine. 1,445 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/765810/)

## 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=314650&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=314650&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=314650&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=314650
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/314650
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About SpaceEngine

SpaceEngine is a universe simulation developed by Cosmographic Software that released in 2019 at $20.99. The game uses procedural generation to create billions of celestial bodies across a scale approximating the observable universe, allowing players to navigate through space and land on procedurally generated planets. Mechanics include flight simulation, celestial navigation, and planet creation, with VR and controller support available. Players describe the experience as contemplative, immersive, and hypnotic, with the massive scope often triggering existential awe during sessions. Reviewers highlight the freedom to explore as particularly compelling. The simulation runs solo only with a sit-down session shape and chill difficulty, earning a 96% positive rating from 8862 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 314650
- **Developer:** Cosmographic Software
- **Publisher:** Cosmographic Software
- **Genres:** Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access
- **Categories:** Partial Controller Support, Single-player, VR Support, Steam Workshop, Tracked Controller Support, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Jun 11, 2019
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/314650/spaceengine)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=314650&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/314650/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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