Spaceflight Simulator

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Spaceflight Simulator is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Team Curiosity ✦ and was released on February 17, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Spaceflight Simulator offers a realistic, open-world exploration of space where players can design, build, and pilot their own spacecraft. With accurate orbital mechanics and physics, the game challenges players to navigate through the solar system, landing on various planets and moons. The game also features a sandbox mode for creative and unlimited space exploration.

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,451 reviews

gameplay17 positive mentions

story17 negative mentions

Great for beginners, offering a fun introduction to space mechanics and rocket building.
Offers a lot of creative freedom with rocket design and exploration of the solar system.
The PC version enhances the experience with better graphics and controls compared to the mobile version.

Lacks significant updates and new content, leading to potential boredom after extended play.
Some bugs and glitches can disrupt gameplay, particularly with rocket staging and docking.
The absence of a workshop for easy modding and sharing blueprints limits community engagement.

gameplay
69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its simplicity and accessibility, making it suitable for both beginners and those interested in orbital mechanics. Players appreciate the realistic mechanics, modding support, and the ability to experiment with rocket building and space exploration. While some mention occasional glitches, the overall experience is described as fun and engaging, with a strong community and regular updates enhancing the gameplay.
- “Whether you're a student looking to grasp the basics of orbital mechanics or a space buff wanting to explore the cosmos, this simulator provides a platform to experiment and learn.”
- “This game is very fun, with an amazing community and unlimited gameplay; there are no real limits except for hardware. The game runs very smoothly on even slow hardware, but with good hardware, you can build anything from massive lunar stations to massive colonies and more!”
- “Highly recommended for those who like exploration, great gameplay, and varying difficulties depending on the player's experience. I didn't find any bugs or glitches in the game; it's very well optimized for weak and powerful PCs.”
- “Basically KSP but broken down and put into 2 dimensions for easier gameplay.”
- “This game is generally good, but after you send 7-10 rockets into space, your whole gameplay changes.”
- “Proceeds to spend the next 200 years colonizing the solar system because it's got infinite gameplay.”
story
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
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The game lacks a traditional narrative, focusing instead on sandbox-style gameplay where players can build and customize spacecraft, complete various missions, and explore space. While there are no overarching storylines, the variety of challenges and objectives provides a sense of purpose and engagement for players. Overall, the experience is described as fun and immersive, with potential for future updates to enhance gameplay.
- “There are also plenty of missions and challenges to complete, giving players a sense of purpose and accomplishment as they explore the cosmos.”
- “I love that you can build and launch your own rockets and complete missions to colonize the moon, Mars, and other planets.”
- “This game continues to provide entertainment and there is always something new for you to try; I feel like I am almost never wondering what to do next, you always have an objective even after just finishing your last mission.”
- “This game has no story.”
- “It's like playing Temple Run for the story.”
- “There are plenty of missions and challenges to complete, but they lack a cohesive narrative.”
graphics
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received a generally positive reception, with many players praising the stunning visuals and attention to detail that enhance the immersive experience. While some noted that the graphics may not be cutting-edge, they effectively deliver a realistic space simulation, and the game's aesthetic is appreciated, especially in its 2D art style. Overall, players find the graphics enjoyable and well-suited for both casual and dedicated gameplay, particularly on PC where enhancements are noticeable compared to mobile versions.
- “The graphics are a testament to the dedication of the developers, evoking a sense of wonder with every celestial body encountered.”
- “The attention to detail and stunning visuals make every mission a breathtaking experience.”
- “Overall, it's a great game, and I am a fan of the 2D art style, which makes it easy to understand for most audiences.”
- “I was a little turned off by the graphics at first; but once I got into building rockets, I didn't even notice.”
- “Graphics and realism: while SFS may not have the most cutting-edge graphics, it excels in delivering a realistic space experience.”
- “Being pretty low on graphical usage, you should be able to play on almost any device.”
stability
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
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The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent freezes that can crash not only the game but also the entire computer, particularly during navigation and rocket launches. While some players appreciate the fun and engaging gameplay, they note that the game is quite buggy, especially in its current early access state, leading to potential data loss and frustrating experiences. Overall, while there are enjoyable aspects, significant stability issues need to be addressed for a smoother experience.
- “Best game ever, no lag, no glitches!”
- “Runs great on battery power on laptops, so a nice on-the-go kind of game, and I've also sat and played it for hours at a time.”
- “Much fun, good fun, is great for places with no Wi-Fi (mobile version) and runs great.”
- “Every time you use the navigation feature, it spasms out and then the game freezes.”
- “Worse yet, when it freezes, your entire computer freezes, not just the game.”
- “Whenever I launch a rocket, the game freezes and I cannot do anything.”
grinding
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
82%
18%
Players overwhelmingly express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic amount of dedication, akin to needing a "second life" to manage it effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in the game is described as engaging and immersive, with players enjoying the challenges of aerobraking and atmospheric re-entry. However, there are notable issues with atmospheric drag and collision mechanics that detract from the experience, leading to frustrations with gameplay inconsistencies. Overall, while the atmosphere is fun and offers potential for creativity, players feel that improvements and updates are necessary to enhance realism and fix existing bugs.
- “The different engines allow for you to create suitable staged rockets from exiting the atmosphere to flying to the moon and beyond.”
- “Can't make it out of Earth's atmosphere but still 10/10.”
- “Then I spent multiple orbits aerobraking in the atmosphere as my fuel ran out.”
- “The game is good, but the things that should come in the updates are not coming. They can't develop the game well; they don't add the details that would enhance the atmosphere. They even brought the atmosphere friction a year after it was released, so there are many more updates needed for the game.”
- “Then after I do what it tells me to, which is go to a certain speed, it makes me enter the atmosphere instead of bringing me to the station.”
- “It happens when you press 'revert to launch' while re-entering the atmosphere.”
optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is highly praised for its optimization, running smoothly even on low-end PCs and delivering impressive performance with high frame rates. Users appreciate the well-designed building system and the game's ability to handle complex structures without significant performance drops. While a few minor bugs were noted, overall, the game is considered well-optimized for both weaker and more powerful systems.
- “You can design and build your rockets, test them, and fine-tune their parameters for optimal performance.”
- “I do not have the best PC but this game runs smoothly.”
- “Highly recommended for those who like exploration, great gameplay, difficulties depending on the player's experience, I didn't find any bugs or glitches in the game, it's very well optimized for weak and powerful PCs, I highly recommend it.”
- “Few bugs I want to mention; if the developer considers them, it would be helpful to us as well as improve performance.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The humor in the game is characterized by its playful and absurd elements, particularly revolving around rockets and explosive mishaps. Players find the comedic aspects entertaining, with a lighthearted tone that enhances the overall experience.
- “Epic rocket space humor”
- “Funny rocket”
- “Funny game crash boom boom moon moon”
- “I saw on the app it launched (hehe... I'm not funny.) on Steam, so, because I liked the app, I got it here.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in Spaceflight Simulator is consistently praised for being relaxing and enjoyable, enhancing the overall gaming experience. Players appreciate the good quality of the soundtrack, which complements the game's graphics and modding capabilities.
- “The music is relaxing.”
- “Spaceflight Simulator is an amazing game; it has good graphics, easy-to-learn controls, a huge variety of mods to play with, good music, not many bugs (that I have encountered), it is very fun and it is definitely worth the price (or get the mobile version for free without DLC).”
- “I really enjoy the music and the ability to add mods.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability through user-created mods, planet packs, and blueprints, which can refresh the experience even after extensive playtime. While some players may find it repetitive after long hours, the availability of diverse content keeps the gameplay engaging and encourages exploration. Overall, it is considered infinitely replayable by many users.
- “You can find a plethora of user-created mods, rockets, and spacecraft designs that enhance the game's content and extend its replayability.”
- “Infinitely replayable.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a free mobile version, but players must make in-app purchases to access additional features that are similarly priced on Steam. Users recommend trying the mobile version as a demo before committing to the full purchase.
- “Both versions are the same price (in-app purchases and Steam). I suggest downloading Spaceflight Sim on your phone or tablet and think of it as a demo.”
- “There's a mobile version for free, but you need to make in-app purchases to unlock the building blocks that Steam has.”
- “Both versions are the same price (in-app purchases and Steam). I suggest downloading Spaceflight Sim on your phone or tablet and consider it a demo.”

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