# Games like Kerbal Space Program 2

> The closest matches to Kerbal Space Program 2: Kerbal Space Program, Spaceflight Simulator, Juno: New Origins, SpaceEngine, 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) — Also Science and Space Sim, like Kerbal Space Program 2. 77,731 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/220200/)
2. [Spaceflight Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1718870/spaceflight-simulator) — Shares orbital mechanics and procedural generation with Kerbal Space Program 2. 5,173 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1718870/)
3. [Juno: New Origins](https://imho.run/games/870200/juno-new-origins) — A frequent pick in Kerbal Space Program 2 players' libraries, and another Indie. 1,983 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/870200/)
4. [SpaceEngine](https://imho.run/games/314650/spaceengine) — Shares procedural generation with Kerbal Space Program 2. 8,862 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/314650/)
5. [Rocket Science](https://imho.run/games/890520/rocket-science) — A frequent pick in Kerbal Space Program 2 players' libraries, and another Strategy. 82 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/890520/)
6. [Universe Sandbox](https://imho.run/games/230290/universe-sandbox) — Also Science and Space, like Kerbal Space Program 2. 18,850 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/230290/)
7. [Oxygen Not Included](https://imho.run/games/457140/oxygen-not-included) — Also Space, like Kerbal Space Program 2. 48,352 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/457140/)
8. [Reentry - A Space Flight Simulator](https://imho.run/games/882140/reentry-a-space-flight-simulator) — Also Science and Space Sim, like Kerbal Space Program 2. 960 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/882140/)
9. [Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager](https://imho.run/games/1369700/solar-expanse-space-exploration-manager) — Also Science and Space Sim, like Kerbal Space Program 2. 430 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1369700/)
10. [Stationeers](https://imho.run/games/544550/stationeers) — A frequent pick in Kerbal Space Program 2 players' libraries, and another Action. 5,728 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/544550/)
11. [Hardspace: Shipbreaker](https://imho.run/games/1161580/hardspace-shipbreaker) — Also Space Sim, like Kerbal Space Program 2. 15,871 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1161580/)
12. [No Man's Sky](https://imho.run/games/275850/no-man-s-sky) — Shares procedural generation with Kerbal Space Program 2. 180,011 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/275850/)
13. [Starbound](https://imho.run/games/211820/starbound) — A frequent pick in Kerbal Space Program 2 players' libraries, and another RPG. 51,728 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/211820/)
14. [Elite Dangerous](https://imho.run/games/359320/elite-dangerous) — Also Space Sim, like Kerbal Space Program 2. 52,491 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/359320/)
15. [Mars Horizon](https://imho.run/games/765810/mars-horizon) — Also Science and Space Sim, like Kerbal Space Program 2. 1,445 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/765810/)
16. [Celestial Command](https://imho.run/games/330460/celestial-command) — Shares orbital mechanics with Kerbal Space Program 2. 380 Steam reviews, 63% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/330460/)
17. [Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander](https://imho.run/games/799600/cosmoteer-starship-architect-commander) — Also Space Sim, like Kerbal Space Program 2. 7,424 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/799600/)
18. [Dyson Sphere Program](https://imho.run/games/1366540/dyson-sphere-program) — Also Space Sim, like Kerbal Space Program 2. 24,284 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1366540/)
19. [Empyrion - Galactic Survival](https://imho.run/games/383120/empyrion-galactic-survival) — Shares procedural generation with Kerbal Space Program 2. 17,802 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/383120/)
20. [Take On Mars](https://imho.run/games/244030/take-on-mars) — A frequent pick in Kerbal Space Program 2 players' libraries, and another Simulation. 1,129 Steam reviews, 52% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/244030/)
21. [SPORE™](https://imho.run/games/17390/spore) — Also Science and Space, like Kerbal Space Program 2. 37,494 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/17390/)
22. [Surviving Mars](https://imho.run/games/464920/surviving-mars) — Also Space Sim, like Kerbal Space Program 2. 10,552 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/464920/)
23. [FTL: Faster Than Light](https://imho.run/games/212680/ftl-faster-than-light) — Also Space Sim, like Kerbal Space Program 2. 46,262 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/212680/)
24. [Archean](https://imho.run/games/2941660/archean) — Also Science and Space Sim, like Kerbal Space Program 2. 190 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2941660/)

## Machine-readable

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- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=954850&n=20
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=954850
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/954850
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## About Kerbal Space Program 2

Developed by Intercept Games and published by Private Division, Kerbal Space Program 2 is an indie simulation released in 2023 at $49.99 USD. Players engage with rocket design, orbital mechanics, colony management, procedural generation, and multiplayer cooperative mechanics within this challenging sandbox experience. Reviewers note the orbital mechanics feel deep and rewarding, while players highlight that the colony-building potential excites them and that the modding community keeps the experience alive. The game promises interstellar travel and multiplayer elements as key future features. Early Access status indicates ongoing development, and the title does not currently support the Steam Deck. Players describe the experience as contemplative, stressful, and tense, with reviewers emphasizing the tension that emerges during extended sessions. The game currently holds a 26% positive rating from over 22,000 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 954850
- **Developer:** Intercept Games
- **Publisher:** Private Division
- **Genres:** Indie, Simulation, Early Access
- **Categories:** Single-player, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Feb 24, 2023
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/954850/kerbal-space-program-2)
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- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/954850/)
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