Space Simulator games
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Games like Outer Wilds, Mass Effect 2: Ultimate Edition, and Shapez 2: Factory, ranked by the GamesGraph community.
Last updated: July 22, 2026

  • 1
    1
    Outer Wilds
    2019May 2019 by Mobius Digital
    Puzzle, Simulator, Adventure
    Puzzle, Simulator, Adventure
    8.17 Excellent--
  • 2
    2
    Mass Effect 2: Ultimate Edition
    2012November 2012 by BioWare
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    8.11 Good++
  • 3
    3
    Shapez 2: Factory
    2026April 2026 by tobspr Games
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    7.93 Good++
  • 4
    4
    RimWorld
    2018October 2018 by Ludeon Studios
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    7.86 Good+
  • 5
    5
    Freespace 2
    1999September 1999 by Volition
    Simulator, Science fiction, First person
    Simulator, Science fiction, First person
    7.84 Good+
  • 6
    6
    Creeper World 4
    2020December 2020 by Knuckle Cracker
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    7.69 Good+
  • 7
    7
    Descent
    1995March 1995 by Parallax Software
    Shooter, Simulator, Science fiction
    Shooter, Simulator, Science fiction
    7.53 Good
  • 8
    8
    Supreme Commander
    2007February 2007 by Hellbent Games
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    7.47 Good
  • 9
    9
    FTL: Faster Than Light
    2012September 2012 by Subset Games
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    7.31 Good-
  • 10
    10
    Stellaris
    2016May 2016 by Paradox Development Studio
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    7.18 Good-
  • 11
    11
    Opus: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition
    2022May 2022 by SIGONO INC.
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    7.16 Good-
  • 12
    12
    Kerbal Space Program
    2015April 2015 by Squad
    Simulator, Science fiction, Sandbox
    Simulator, Science fiction, Sandbox
    7.10 Good--
  • 13
    13
    Overload
    2018May 2018 by Revival Productions
    Shooter, Simulator, Science fiction
    Shooter, Simulator, Science fiction
    7.06 Good--
  • 14
    14
    Dyson Sphere Program
    2021January 2021 by Youthcat Studio
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    7.02 Good--
  • 15
    15
    Phantom Brigade
    2023February 2023 by Brace Yourself Games
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    7.04 Good--
  • 16
    16
    System Shock
    2023May 2023 by Nightdive Studios
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    6.99 Good--
  • 17
    17
    Star Wars: TIE Fighter - Special Edition
    2014October 2014 by LucasArts
    Shooter, Simulator, Science fiction
    Shooter, Simulator, Science fiction
    6.89 Good--
  • 18
    18
    Ctrl Alt Ego
    2022July 2022 by MindThunk
    Shooter, Puzzle, RPG
    Shooter, Puzzle, RPG
    6.89 Good--
  • 19
    19
    Heat Signature
    2017September 2017 by Suspicious Developments
    Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
    Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
    6.86 Okay++
  • 20
    20
    Terra Invicta
    2026January 2026 by Pavonis Interactive
    Simulator, Strategy, Tactical
    Simulator, Strategy, Tactical
    6.86 Okay++
  • 21
    21
    Oxygen Not Included
    2019July 2019 by Klei Entertainment
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    6.81 Okay++
  • 22
    22
    Mars First Logistics
    2025September 2025 by Shape Shop
    Simulator, Open world, Exploration
    Simulator, Open world, Exploration
    6.81 Okay++
  • 23
    23
    X4: Foundations
    2018November 2018 by Egosoft
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    6.80 Okay++
  • 24
    24
    Observation
    2019May 2019 by No Code
    Puzzle, Simulator, Adventure
    Puzzle, Simulator, Adventure
    6.80 Okay++
  • 25
    25
    Hardspace: Shipbreaker
    2022May 2022 by Blackbird Interactive
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    6.90 Good--
  • 26
    26
    Descent: Freespace - The Great War
    1998June 1998 by Volition
    Simulator, Science fiction, First person
    Simulator, Science fiction, First person
    6.78 Okay++
  • 27
    27
    Per Aspera
    2020December 2020 by Tlön Industries
    Simulator, Strategy, Sandbox
    Simulator, Strategy, Sandbox
    6.77 Okay++
  • 28
    28
    Sins of a Solar Empire II
    2022October 2022 by Ironclad Games
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    6.76 Okay++
  • 29
    29
    SpaceEngine
    2019June 2019 by Vladimir Romanyuk
    Simulator, Science fiction, Educational
    Simulator, Science fiction, Educational
    6.71 Okay++
  • 30
    30
    Starpoint Gemini 2
    2014September 2014 by Little Green Men Games
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    6.70 Okay++
  • 31
    31
    Homeworld: Remastered Collection
    2015February 2015 by Gearbox Software
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    6.67 Okay++
  • 32
    32
    Galactic Civilizations III
    2014March 2014 by Stardock
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    6.67 Okay++
  • 33
    33
    Stationeers
    2017December 2017 by RocketWerkz
    Simulator, Science fiction, Survival
    Simulator, Science fiction, Survival
    6.64 Okay++
  • 34
    34
    Avorion
    2017January 2017 by Boxelware
    Simulator, Science fiction, Sandbox
    Simulator, Science fiction, Sandbox
    6.63 Okay++
  • 35
    35
    Rings of Saturn
    2023July 2023 by Kodera Software
    Simulator, Science fiction, Open world
    Simulator, Science fiction, Open world
    6.61 Okay+
  • 36
    36
    Particle Fleet: Emergence
    2016September 2016 by Knuckle Cracker
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    6.61 Okay+
  • 37
    37
    DarkStar One
    2006June 2006 by Ascaron Entertainment
    Simulator, Science fiction, Exploration
    Simulator, Science fiction, Exploration
    6.59 Okay+
  • 38
    38
    House of the Dying Sun
    2016November 2016 by Marauder Interactive, LLC
    Shooter, Real Time Strategy, Simulator
    Shooter, Real Time Strategy, Simulator
    6.58 Okay+
  • 39
    39
    Spaceplan
    2016August 2016 by Jake Hollands
    Simulator, Adventure, Fantasy
    Simulator, Adventure, Fantasy
    6.57 Okay+
  • 40
    40
    In Other Waters
    2020April 2020 by Jump Over the Age
    Puzzle, Simulator, Adventure
    Puzzle, Simulator, Adventure
    6.57 Okay+
  • 41
    41
    Age of Wonders: Planetfall
    2019August 2019 by Triumph Studios
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    6.55 Okay+
  • 42
    42
    Defense Grid 2
    2014September 2014 by Hidden Path Entertainment
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    6.53 Okay+
  • 43
    43
    Spore
    2008September 2008 by Maxis
    Real Time Strategy, RPG, Simulator
    Real Time Strategy, RPG, Simulator
    6.53 Okay+
  • 44
    44
    No Man's Sky
    2016August 2016 by Hello Games
    Shooter, Simulator, Adventure
    Shooter, Simulator, Adventure
    6.50 Okay+
  • 45
    45
    Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance
    1999February 1999 by Totally Games
    Shooter, Simulator, Science fiction
    Shooter, Simulator, Science fiction
    6.47 Okay+
  • 46
    46
    Dreadnought
    2017August 2017 by Yager Development
    Shooter, Simulator, Science fiction
    Shooter, Simulator, Science fiction
    6.45 Okay+
  • 47
    47
    Everspace 2
    2023April 2023 by ROCKFISH Games
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    6.31 Okay
  • 48
    48
    Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion
    2012June 2012 by Ironclad Games
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    6.43 Okay+
  • 49
    49
    Duskers
    2016May 2016 by Misfits Attic
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    6.43 Okay+
  • 50
    50
    Nebulous: Fleet Command
    2022February 2022 by Eridanus Industries
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    6.35 Okay
  • 51
    51
    Planet Crafter
    2024April 2024 by Miju Games
    Simulator, Adventure, Science fiction
    Simulator, Adventure, Science fiction
    6.27 Okay
  • 52
    52
    Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime
    2015September 2015 by Asteroid Base
    Shooter, Puzzle, Simulator
    Shooter, Puzzle, Simulator
    6.29 Okay
  • 53
    53
    X3: Terran Conflict
    2008October 2008 by Egosoft
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    6.28 Okay
  • 54
    54
    Pulsar: Lost Colony
    2021June 2021 by Leafy Games
    Simulator, Adventure, Science fiction
    Simulator, Adventure, Science fiction
    6.28 Okay
  • 55
    55
    Distant Worlds: Universe
    2014April 2014 by Code Force
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    6.27 Okay
  • 56
    56
    Shortest Trip to Earth
    2018October 2018 by Interactive Fate
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    6.25 Okay
  • 57
    57
    Astroneer
    2019February 2019 by System Era Softworks
    Simulator, Adventure, Science fiction
    Simulator, Adventure, Science fiction
    6.23 Okay
  • 58
    58
    Infinifactory
    2015June 2015 by Zachtronics
    Puzzle, Simulator, Science fiction
    Puzzle, Simulator, Science fiction
    6.22 Okay
  • 59
    59
    Galak-Z: The Dimensional
    2015August 2015 by 17-BIT
    Shooter, Simulator, Strategy
    Shooter, Simulator, Strategy
    6.21 Okay
  • 60
    60
    Anno 2205
    2015November 2015 by Blue Byte
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    6.18 Okay
  • 61
    61
    Stranded: Alien Dawn
    2023April 2023 by Haemimont Games
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    6.18 Okay
  • 62
    62
    Orbital Gear
    2014July 2014 by Night Node
    Shooter, Platform, Simulator
    Shooter, Platform, Simulator
    6.16 Okay
  • 63
    63
    Space Rangers HD: A War Apart
    2013November 2013 by SNK Games
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    6.16 Okay
  • 64
    64
    Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander
    2022October 2022 by Walternate Realities
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    6.15 Okay
  • 65
    65
    Opus: Rocket of Whispers
    2017September 2017 by SIGONO INC.
    Puzzle, RPG, Simulator
    Puzzle, RPG, Simulator
    6.14 Okay
  • 66
    66
    SpaceChem
    2011January 2011 by Zachtronics Industries
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    6.13 Okay
  • 67
    67
    Evochron Mercenary
    2012January 2012 by StarWraith 3D Games LLC
    Simulator, Science fiction, Sandbox
    Simulator, Science fiction, Sandbox
    6.10 Okay-
  • 68
    68
    Stormworks: Build and Rescue
    2020September 2020 by Sunfire Software
    Simulator, Strategy, Sandbox
    Simulator, Strategy, Sandbox
    6.09 Okay-
  • 69
    69
    Elite: Dangerous
    2014December 2014 by Frontier Developments
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    6.05 Okay-
  • 70
    70
    Strike Suit Zero
    2013January 2013 by Born Ready Games
    Shooter, Simulator, Science fiction
    Shooter, Simulator, Science fiction
    6.00 Okay-
  • 71
    71
    Crying Suns
    2019September 2019 by Alt Shift
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    5.95 Okay-
  • 72
    72
    Nexus: The Jupiter Incident
    2004November 2004 by Mithis Games
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    5.92 Okay-
  • 73
    73
    X2: The Threat
    2003August 2003 by Runesoft
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    5.90 Okay-
  • 74
    74
    Mars Horizon
    2020November 2020 by Auroch Digital
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    5.90 Okay-
  • 75
    75
    Reassembly
    2015February 2015 by Anisoptera Games
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    5.89 Okay-
  • 76
    76
    Rebel Galaxy
    2015October 2015 by Double Damage Games
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    5.89 Okay-
  • 77
    77
    Space Pirates and Zombies 2
    2017November 2017 by MinMax Games Ltd.
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    5.89 Okay-
  • 78
    78
    Homeworld 3
    2024May 2024 by Blackbird Interactive
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    5.88 Okay-
  • 79
    79
    Learn to Fly 3
    2017May 2017
    Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
    Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
    5.88 Okay-
  • 80
    80
    Galaxy on Fire 2
    2009March 2009 by Fishlabs
    Shooter, Simulator, Science fiction
    Shooter, Simulator, Science fiction
    5.86 Okay--
  • 81
    81
    Eve Online
    2003May 2003 by Fenris Creations
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    5.84 Okay--
  • 82
    82
    Everspace
    2017May 2017 by ROCKFISH Games
    Fighting, Shooter, Simulator
    Fighting, Shooter, Simulator
    5.83 Okay--
  • 83
    83
    Universe Sandbox
    2008May 2008 by Giant Army
    Simulator, Sandbox, Educational
    Simulator, Sandbox, Educational
    5.80 Okay--
  • 84
    84
    Star Trek Online
    2010February 2010 by Cryptic Studios
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    5.79 Okay--
  • 85
    85
    Surviving Mars
    2018March 2018 by Haemimont Games
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    5.75 Okay--
  • 86
    86
    AI War 2
    2019October 2019 by Arcen Games, LLC
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    5.75 Okay--
  • 87
    87
    X3: Reunion
    2005October 2005 by Egosoft
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    5.74 Okay--
  • 88
    88
    Starpoint Gemini Warlords
    2017May 2017 by Little Green Men Games
    Real Time Strategy, RPG, Simulator
    Real Time Strategy, RPG, Simulator
    5.74 Okay--
  • 89
    89
    Solar 2
    2011June 2011 by Murudai
    Simulator, Adventure, Arcade
    Simulator, Adventure, Arcade
    5.73 Okay--
  • 90
    90
    Star Wars: Squadrons
    2020October 2020 by Motive Studios
    Shooter, Simulator, Science fiction
    Shooter, Simulator, Science fiction
    5.71 Okay--
  • 91
    91
    Startopia
    2001June 2001 by Mucky Foot Productions
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    5.71 Okay--
  • 92
    92
    Viscera Cleanup Detail
    2015October 2015 by RuneStorm
    Simulator, Science fiction, Comedy
    Simulator, Science fiction, Comedy
    5.69 Okay--
  • 93
    93
    Space Engineers
    2019February 2019 by Keen Software House
    Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
    Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
    5.64 Okay--
  • 94
    94
    Aven Colony
    2017July 2017 by Mothership Entertainment
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    5.64 Okay--
  • 95
    95
    3030 Deathwar Redux
    2017September 2017 by Bird in Sky
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    5.64 Okay--
  • 96
    96
    Model Builder
    2022February 2022 by Moonlit
    Simulator, Non-fiction, Educational
    Simulator, Non-fiction, Educational
    5.64 Okay--
  • 97
    97
    SpaceBourne 2
    2025November 2025 by Burak Dabak
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    5.64 Okay--
  • 98
    98
    Offworld Trading Company
    2016April 2016 by mohawk games
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    5.62 Mediocre++
  • 99
    99
    Ixion
    2022December 2022 by Bulwark Studios
    Simulator, Strategy, Survival
    Simulator, Strategy, Survival
    5.62 Mediocre++
  • 100
    100
    Supreme Commander 2
    2010March 2010 by Gas Powered Games
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    5.61 Mediocre++
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