Exploration Simulator games
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Games like Captain of Industry, Outer Wilds, and Crime Scene Cleaner, ranked by the GamesGraph community.
Last updated: July 12, 2026

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    1
    Captain of Industry
    2022May 2022 by MaFi Games
    Simulator, Strategy, Survival
    Simulator, Strategy, Survival
    8.44 Excellent-
  • 2
    2
    Outer Wilds
    2019May 2019 by Mobius Digital
    Puzzle, Simulator, Adventure
    Puzzle, Simulator, Adventure
    8.12 Good++
  • 3
    3
    Crime Scene Cleaner
    2024August 2024 by President Studio
    Simulator, Comedy, First person
    Simulator, Comedy, First person
    7.59 Good
  • 4
    4
    Outcore: Desktop Adventure
    2022September 2022 by Doctor Shinobi
    Platform, RPG, Simulator
    Platform, RPG, Simulator
    7.57 Good
  • 5
    5
    Dwarf Fortress
    2022December 2022 by Bay 12 Games
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    7.58 Good
  • 6
    6
    The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
    2022April 2022 by Crows Crows Crows
    Simulator, Adventure, Comedy
    Simulator, Adventure, Comedy
    7.50 Good
  • 7
    7
    Terraria
    2011May 2011 by Re-Logic
    Platform, RPG, Simulator
    Platform, RPG, Simulator
    7.46 Good
  • 8
    8
    Abiotic Factor
    2025July 2025 by Deep Field Games
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    7.60 Good
  • 9
    9
    Sailwind
    2021October 2021
    Simulator, Adventure, Survival
    Simulator, Adventure, Survival
    7.39 Good
  • 10
    10
    Against the Storm
    2023December 2023 by Eremite Games
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    7.28 Good-
  • 11
    11
    Sid Meier's Pirates!
    1987May 1987 by MicroProse Software, Inc.
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    7.23 Good-
  • 12
    12
    Xenonauts 2
    2026April 2026 by Goldhawk Interactive
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    Needs more reviews
  • 13
    13
    Thief Gold
    1999November 1999 by Looking Glass Studios
    Simulator, Adventure, Fantasy
    Simulator, Adventure, Fantasy
    7.21 Good-
  • 14
    14
    Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key
    2023March 2023 by Gust
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    7.21 Good-
  • 15
    15
    The Last Clockwinder
    2022June 2022 by Pontoco
    Puzzle, Simulator, Adventure
    Puzzle, Simulator, Adventure
    7.20 Good-
  • 16
    16
    Satisfactory
    2024September 2024 by Coffee Stain Studios
    Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
    Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
    7.19 Good-
  • 17
    17
    Stellaris
    2016May 2016 by Paradox Development Studio
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    7.18 Good-
  • 18
    18
    Opus: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition
    2022May 2022 by SIGONO INC.
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    7.16 Good-
  • 19
    19
    Dredge
    2023March 2023 by Black Salt Games
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    7.13 Good-
  • 20
    20
    Session: Skate Sim
    2022September 2022 by Crea-ture Studios
    Simulator, Sport, Strategy
    Simulator, Sport, Strategy
    7.10 Good--
  • 21
    21
    Kerbal Space Program
    2015April 2015 by Squad
    Simulator, Science fiction, Sandbox
    Simulator, Science fiction, Sandbox
    7.10 Good--
  • 22
    22
    Caves of Qud
    2024December 2024 by Freehold Games
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    7.22 Good-
  • 23
    23
    Dave the Diver
    2023June 2023 by MINTROCKET
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    6.98 Good--
  • 24
    24
    Spiritfarer
    2020August 2020 by Thunder Lotus
    Platform, Simulator, Adventure
    Platform, Simulator, Adventure
    6.98 Good--
  • 25
    25
    Anno 1800
    2019April 2019 by Ubisoft Blue Byte
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    6.95 Good--
  • 26
    26
    Roots of Pacha
    2023April 2023 by Soda Den
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    6.93 Good--
  • 27
    27
    Nexomon: Extinction
    2020August 2020 by VEWO Interactive Inc
    RPG, Simulator, Turn-Based
    RPG, Simulator, Turn-Based
    6.92 Good--
  • 28
    28
    Far: Lone Sails
    2018May 2018 by Okomotive
    Platform, Puzzle, Simulator
    Platform, Puzzle, Simulator
    6.90 Good--
  • 29
    29
    BeamNG.drive
    2015April 2015 by BeamNG
    Racing, Simulator, Sandbox
    Racing, Simulator, Sandbox
    6.88 Good--
  • 30
    30
    Terra Invicta
    2026January 2026 by Pavonis Interactive
    Simulator, Strategy, Tactical
    Simulator, Strategy, Tactical
    6.85 Okay++
  • 31
    31
    Garry's Mod
    2004December 2004 by Facepunch Studios
    Simulator, Sandbox, First person
    Simulator, Sandbox, First person
    6.82 Okay++
  • 32
    32
    Immortality
    2022August 2022 by Half Mermaid
    Point-and-click, Simulator, Horror
    Point-and-click, Simulator, Horror
    6.82 Okay++
  • 33
    33
    Oxygen Not Included
    2019July 2019 by Klei Entertainment
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    6.81 Okay++
  • 34
    34
    Mars First Logistics
    2025September 2025 by Shape Shop
    Simulator, Open world, Exploration
    Simulator, Open world, Exploration
    6.80 Okay++
  • 35
    35
    X4: Foundations
    2018November 2018 by Egosoft
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    6.80 Okay++
  • 36
    36
    American Truck Simulator
    2016February 2016 by SCS Software
    Racing, Simulator, Business
    Racing, Simulator, Business
    6.75 Okay++
  • 37
    37
    SpaceEngine
    2019June 2019 by Vladimir Romanyuk
    Simulator, Science fiction, Educational
    Simulator, Science fiction, Educational
    6.70 Okay++
  • 38
    38
    Forever Skies
    2025April 2025 by Far From Home
    Simulator, Adventure, Science fiction
    Simulator, Adventure, Science fiction
    6.70 Okay++
  • 39
    39
    Starpoint Gemini 2
    2014September 2014 by Little Green Men Games
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    6.69 Okay++
  • 40
    40
    Her Story
    2015June 2015 by Sam Barlow
    Point-and-click, Simulator, Drama
    Point-and-click, Simulator, Drama
    6.68 Okay++
  • 41
    41
    Galactic Civilizations III
    2014March 2014 by Stardock
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    6.66 Okay++
  • 42
    42
    Escape Simulator
    2021October 2021 by Pine Studio
    Point-and-click, Puzzle, Simulator
    Point-and-click, Puzzle, Simulator
    6.65 Okay++
  • 43
    43
    Insurgency: Sandstorm
    2018December 2018 by New World Interactive
    Shooter, Simulator, Strategy
    Shooter, Simulator, Strategy
    6.63 Okay++
  • 44
    44
    Avorion
    2017January 2017 by Boxelware
    Simulator, Science fiction, Sandbox
    Simulator, Science fiction, Sandbox
    6.63 Okay++
  • 45
    45
    Iron Lung
    2022March 2022 by David Szymanski
    Puzzle, Simulator, Adventure
    Puzzle, Simulator, Adventure
    6.61 Okay+
  • 46
    46
    Rings of Saturn
    2023July 2023 by Kodera Software
    Simulator, Science fiction, Open world
    Simulator, Science fiction, Open world
    6.61 Okay+
  • 47
    47
    DarkStar One
    2006June 2006 by Ascaron Entertainment
    Simulator, Science fiction, Exploration
    Simulator, Science fiction, Exploration
    6.58 Okay+
  • 48
    48
    In Other Waters
    2020April 2020 by Jump Over the Age
    Puzzle, Simulator, Adventure
    Puzzle, Simulator, Adventure
    6.57 Okay+
  • 49
    49
    Spore
    2008September 2008 by Maxis
    Real Time Strategy, RPG, Simulator
    Real Time Strategy, RPG, Simulator
    6.53 Okay+
  • 50
    50
    Wytchwood
    2021December 2021 by Alientrap Games Inc
    Puzzle, RPG, Simulator
    Puzzle, RPG, Simulator
    6.53 Okay+
  • 51
    51
    Slime Rancher
    2017August 2017 by Monomi Park
    Shooter, Simulator, Strategy
    Shooter, Simulator, Strategy
    6.52 Okay+
  • 52
    52
    Disney Dreamlight Valley
    2023December 2023 by Gameloft
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    6.80 Okay++
  • 53
    53
    No Man's Sky
    2016August 2016 by Hello Games
    Shooter, Simulator, Adventure
    Shooter, Simulator, Adventure
    6.49 Okay+
  • 54
    54
    Tomb Raider: Anniversary
    2007June 2007 by Buzz Monkey Software
    Shooter, Platform, Simulator
    Shooter, Platform, Simulator
    6.46 Okay+
  • 55
    55
    Euro Truck Simulator 2
    2012October 2012 by SCS Software
    Racing, Simulator, Business
    Racing, Simulator, Business
    6.47 Okay+
  • 56
    56
    Beyond Blue
    2020April 2020 by E-Line Media
    Simulator, Adventure, Kids
    Simulator, Adventure, Kids
    6.45 Okay+
  • 57
    57
    Everspace 2
    2023April 2023 by ROCKFISH Games
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    6.44 Okay+
  • 58
    58
    Platform 8
    2024May 2024 by KOTAKE CREATE
    Platform, Puzzle, Simulator
    Platform, Puzzle, Simulator
    6.43 Okay+
  • 59
    59
    Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion
    2012June 2012 by Ironclad Games
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    6.43 Okay+
  • 60
    60
    Duskers
    2016May 2016 by Misfits Attic
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    6.43 Okay+
  • 61
    61
    Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach
    2021December 2021 by Steel Wool Studios
    Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
    Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
    6.43 Okay+
  • 62
    62
    Digseum
    2024December 2024
    Point-and-click, Simulator, Isometric
    Point-and-click, Simulator, Isometric
    6.43 Okay+
  • 63
    63
    Anno 1404: History Edition
    2020June 2020 by Ubisoft Blue Byte
    Simulator, Strategy, Historical
    Simulator, Strategy, Historical
    6.36 Okay
  • 64
    64
    Clanfolk
    2022July 2022 by MinMax Games Ltd.
    Simulator, Strategy, Survival
    Simulator, Strategy, Survival
    6.36 Okay
  • 65
    65
    Curse of the Dead Gods
    2021February 2021 by Passtech Games
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    6.36 Okay
  • 66
    66
    Sea of Thieves
    2018March 2018 by Rare
    Simulator, Adventure, Fantasy
    Simulator, Adventure, Fantasy
    6.36 Okay
  • 67
    67
    Nebulous: Fleet Command
    2022February 2022 by Eridanus Industries
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    6.35 Okay
  • 68
    68
    Visage
    2020October 2020 by SadSquare Studio
    Puzzle, Simulator, Adventure
    Puzzle, Simulator, Adventure
    6.34 Okay
  • 69
    69
    SnowRunner
    2020April 2020 by Saber Interactive
    Racing, Simulator, Adventure
    Racing, Simulator, Adventure
    6.33 Okay
  • 70
    70
    Airborne Kingdom
    2020December 2020 by The Wandering Band
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    6.34 Okay
  • 71
    71
    Planet Crafter
    2024April 2024 by Miju Games
    Simulator, Adventure, Science fiction
    Simulator, Adventure, Science fiction
    6.33 Okay
  • 72
    72
    X3: Terran Conflict
    2008October 2008 by Egosoft
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    6.28 Okay
  • 73
    73
    Pulsar: Lost Colony
    2021June 2021 by Leafy Games
    Simulator, Adventure, Science fiction
    Simulator, Adventure, Science fiction
    6.28 Okay
  • 74
    74
    The Riftbreaker
    2021October 2021 by Exor Studios
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    6.27 Okay
  • 75
    75
    Shortest Trip to Earth
    2018October 2018 by Interactive Fate
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    6.25 Okay
  • 76
    76
    MudRunner
    2017October 2017 by Saber Interactive
    Racing, Simulator, Strategy
    Racing, Simulator, Strategy
    6.25 Okay
  • 77
    77
    Goat Simulator 3
    2022November 2022 by Coffee Stain Studios
    Simulator, Adventure, Comedy
    Simulator, Adventure, Comedy
    6.25 Okay
  • 78
    78
    The Exit 8
    2023November 2023 by KOTAKE CREATE
    Puzzle, Simulator, Adventure
    Puzzle, Simulator, Adventure
    6.23 Okay
  • 79
    79
    King's Bounty: The Legend
    2008September 2008 by Katauri Interactive
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    6.23 Okay
  • 80
    80
    Astroneer
    2019February 2019 by System Era Softworks
    Simulator, Adventure, Science fiction
    Simulator, Adventure, Science fiction
    6.23 Okay
  • 81
    81
    Sid Meier's Civilization III
    2001October 2001 by Westlake Interactive
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    6.23 Okay
  • 82
    82
    Dinkum
    2025April 2025 by James Bendon
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    6.23 Okay
  • 83
    83
    Littlewood
    2020August 2020 by Sean Young
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    6.21 Okay
  • 84
    84
    Biped
    2020March 2020 by NExT Studios
    Simulator, Sport, Strategy
    Simulator, Sport, Strategy
    6.21 Okay
  • 85
    85
    Warsim: The Realm of Aslona
    2017June 2017 by Huw Millward
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    6.31 Okay
  • 86
    86
    Cloudpunk
    2020April 2020 by ION LANDS
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    6.19 Okay
  • 87
    87
    Old World
    2021July 2021 by mohawk games
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    6.15 Okay
  • 88
    88
    Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander
    2022October 2022 by Walternate Realities
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    6.15 Okay
  • 89
    89
    Buddy Simulator 1984
    2021February 2021 by Not a Sailor Studios
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    6.14 Okay
  • 90
    90
    Opus: Rocket of Whispers
    2017September 2017 by SIGONO INC.
    Puzzle, RPG, Simulator
    Puzzle, RPG, Simulator
    6.14 Okay
  • 91
    91
    Home Behind
    2016June 2016
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    6.14 Okay
  • 92
    92
    State of Decay
    2013June 2013 by Undead Labs
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    6.12 Okay-
  • 93
    93
    Evochron Mercenary
    2012January 2012 by StarWraith 3D Games LLC
    Simulator, Science fiction, Sandbox
    Simulator, Science fiction, Sandbox
    6.10 Okay-
  • 94
    94
    Stormworks: Build and Rescue
    2020September 2020 by Sunfire Software
    Simulator, Strategy, Sandbox
    Simulator, Strategy, Sandbox
    6.08 Okay-
  • 95
    95
    Lonely Mountains: Downhill
    2019October 2019 by Megagon Industries
    Racing, Simulator, Sport
    Racing, Simulator, Sport
    6.08 Okay-
  • 96
    96
    Forager
    2019April 2019 by Hop Frog
    Puzzle, RPG, Simulator
    Puzzle, RPG, Simulator
    6.07 Okay-
  • 97
    97
    The Longing
    2020March 2020 by Studio Seufz
    Puzzle, RPG, Simulator
    Puzzle, RPG, Simulator
    6.06 Okay-
  • 98
    98
    Train Station Renovation
    2020April 2020 by Live Motion Games
    Simulator, Adventure, Comedy
    Simulator, Adventure, Comedy
    6.06 Okay-
  • 99
    99
    Apico
    2022May 2022 by TNgineers
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    6.06 Okay-
  • 100
    100
    Elite: Dangerous
    2014December 2014 by Frontier Developments
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    6.05 Okay-
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