# Games like Space Mechanic Simulator

> The closest matches to Space Mechanic Simulator: Rover Mechanic Simulator, Kerbal Space Program, Tin Can, Hardspace: Shipbreaker, and Take On Mars. 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. [Rover Mechanic Simulator](https://imho.run/games/864680/rover-mechanic-simulator) — Also Science and Space Sim, like Space Mechanic Simulator. 177 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/864680/)
2. [Kerbal Space Program](https://imho.run/games/220200/kerbal-space-program) — A frequent pick in Space Mechanic Simulator players' libraries, and another Indie. 77,731 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/220200/)
3. [Tin Can](https://imho.run/games/1315980/tin-can) — A frequent pick in Space Mechanic Simulator players' libraries, and another Strategy. 693 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1315980/)
4. [Hardspace: Shipbreaker](https://imho.run/games/1161580/hardspace-shipbreaker) — Shares zero gravity physics with Space Mechanic Simulator. 15,871 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1161580/)
5. [Take On Mars](https://imho.run/games/244030/take-on-mars) — A frequent pick in Space Mechanic Simulator players' libraries, and another Simulation. 1,129 Steam reviews, 52% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/244030/)
6. [Mars Horizon](https://imho.run/games/765810/mars-horizon) — Also Science and Space Sim, like Space Mechanic Simulator. 1,445 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/765810/)
7. [Star Trucker](https://imho.run/games/2380050/star-trucker) — Also Space Sim, like Space Mechanic Simulator. 3,083 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2380050/)
8. [Archean](https://imho.run/games/2941660/archean) — Also Science and Space Sim, like Space Mechanic Simulator. 190 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2941660/)
9. [Space Engineers](https://imho.run/games/244850/space-engineers) — Also Space, like Space Mechanic Simulator. 67,178 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/244850/)
10. [Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager](https://imho.run/games/1369700/solar-expanse-space-exploration-manager) — Also Science and Space Sim, like Space Mechanic Simulator. 430 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1369700/)
11. [SpaceEngine](https://imho.run/games/314650/spaceengine) — Also Science and Space Sim, like Space Mechanic Simulator. 8,862 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/314650/)
12. [Reentry - A Space Flight Simulator](https://imho.run/games/882140/reentry-a-space-flight-simulator) — Also Science and Space Sim, like Space Mechanic Simulator. 960 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/882140/)
13. [Mech Mechanic Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1044980/mech-mechanic-simulator) — Same relaxing mood as Space Mechanic Simulator. 328 Steam reviews, 59% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1044980/)
14. [Spaceflight Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1718870/spaceflight-simulator) — Also Science and Space Sim, like Space Mechanic Simulator. 5,173 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1718870/)
15. [Rocket Science](https://imho.run/games/890520/rocket-science) — Also Science and Space Sim, like Space Mechanic Simulator. 82 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/890520/)
16. [ΔV: Rings of Saturn](https://imho.run/games/846030/v-rings-of-saturn) — A frequent pick in Space Mechanic Simulator players' libraries, and another Action. 2,309 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/846030/)
17. [Universe Sandbox](https://imho.run/games/230290/universe-sandbox) — Also Science and Space, like Space Mechanic Simulator. 18,850 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/230290/)
18. [Rally Mechanic Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1588090/rally-mechanic-simulator) — Shares diagnostic tools with Space Mechanic Simulator. 89 Steam reviews, 64% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1588090/)
19. [Evochron Mercenary](https://imho.run/games/71000/evochron-mercenary) — Also Space Sim, like Space Mechanic Simulator. 342 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/71000/)
20. [Children of a Dead Earth](https://imho.run/games/476530/children-of-a-dead-earth) — Also Science and Space Sim, like Space Mechanic Simulator. 651 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/476530/)
21. [Stationeers](https://imho.run/games/544550/stationeers) — Also Science and Space, like Space Mechanic Simulator. 5,728 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/544550/)
22. [Junkyard Simulator](https://imho.run/games/671970/junkyard-simulator) — Same relaxing mood as Space Mechanic Simulator. 1,033 Steam reviews, 63% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/671970/)
23. [Space Haven](https://imho.run/games/979110/space-haven) — A frequent pick in Space Mechanic Simulator players' libraries, and another RPG. 5,252 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/979110/)
24. [Electrician Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1080020/electrician-simulator) — Same relaxing mood as Space Mechanic Simulator. 1,111 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1080020/)

## 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=429380&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=429380&n=20&coop=true
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=429380
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/429380
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Space Mechanic Simulator

Become a Space Mechanic! Get your hands dirty, explore the depths of space and repair broken machinery. Diagnose problems using diagrams and tools, perform repairs, manage your resources and watch the simulated machinery come alive. Or just gaze upon the beauty of the Solar System.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 429380
- **Developer:** Atomic Jelly
- **Publisher:** Wildlands Interactive, Ultimate Publishing
- **Genres:** Indie, Simulation, Casual
- **Categories:** Partial Controller Support, Single-player, Steam Cloud, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Aug 11, 2023
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/429380/space-mechanic-simulator)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=429380&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/429380/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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