Spaceflight Simulator

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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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Play Modes

Single-Player

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,899 reviews

gameplay25 positive mentions

story28 negative mentions

Highly enjoyable for space enthusiasts, offering a fun and creative sandbox experience.
Realistic physics and mechanics that provide a satisfying challenge for players.
The game includes all expansions and mods, enhancing gameplay and customization options.

Lacks frequent updates and new content, leading to potential boredom after extended play.
Some bugs and glitches can disrupt gameplay, particularly with rocket staging and navigation.
The game may feel incomplete compared to other space simulators, with missing features like a full solar system.

gameplay
113 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
75%
3%
The gameplay is praised for its intuitive mechanics and accessibility, making it an excellent choice for both beginners and space enthusiasts. Players appreciate the simplified orbital mechanics reminiscent of Kerbal Space Program, while also enjoying the depth and realism of space exploration. Despite some minor glitches and limited content, the game offers a fun and engaging experience with strong modding support and regular updates.
- “Despite it being 2D, it's great for spaceflight fans who are looking for an intuitive experience, or even for people looking to learn the basics of orbital mechanics.”
- “This game is amazing 10/10, like KSP but 2D. My only problem is that there's only a handful of planets to land on, and they're mostly all the same gameplay-wise. Once you land on a planet with an atmosphere and one without, you've done it all. Other than that, there isn't too much to do, but I still love it. Hopefully, future updates add extra things to explore/do, but so far it's a good game to have some fun for a bit and build a mega space station.”
- “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 amazing 10/10, like KSP but 2D. My only problem is that there's only a handful of planets to land on, and they're mostly all the same gameplay-wise. Once you land on a planet with an atmosphere and one without, you've done it all. Other than that, there isn't too much to do. Still love it; hopefully future updates add extra things to explore/do, but so far it's a good game to have some fun for a bit and build a mega space station.”
- “The first 5 hours of gameplay can be spent learning the ropes or testing the game's mechanics if you already know the basics of rocket science.”
- “This game is generally good, but after you send 7-10 rockets into space, your whole gameplay changes.”
story
100 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
60%
28%
The game lacks a traditional narrative but offers a variety of missions and challenges that provide players with a sense of purpose and accomplishment in space exploration. Players can engage in creative rocket-building and mission planning, with the freedom to set their own objectives, making it enjoyable for both casual play and more serious challenges. While some users express a desire for more structured progression or story elements, the focus remains on the sandbox experience and the thrill of completing space missions.
- “A very creative and awesome game that just shows how hard it is to get to space and all the creative ideas you need to think of to do your mission.”
- “There are also plenty of missions and challenges to complete, giving players a sense of purpose and accomplishment as they explore the cosmos.”
- “It's honestly really fun either way if you prefer to mess around, or actually go on missions but I definitely see a very good potential for this game in the future with all the updates they are working on, like astronauts and oceans.”
- “☑ no story”
- “✅ this game has no story”
- “I would very much like to have seen an unlock / progression tree system where you gradually advance through increasingly difficult mission objectives, with milestone achievements that give you access to new hardware upgrades etc.”
graphics
73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
62%
4%
The graphics of the game have received generally positive feedback, with many users praising the stunning visuals and impressive detail, especially for a 2D space simulator. While some players noted that the graphics may not be cutting-edge, they appreciated the game's aesthetic and the ability to enhance visuals through mods. Overall, the graphics contribute to an immersive experience, making it accessible for a wide range of devices without significant performance issues.
- “Amazing graphics.”
- “The graphics and space environments are stunning, and the level of detail in the planets and space is impressive.”
- “Game graphics and physics are good.”
- “Which kinda sucks especially since one should expect performance when you trade realistic graphics for a simple 2D mid-poly game.”
- “This game is very good but the graphics are a bit too boring.”
- “The game is so nice, and the 2D graphics are kinda bad.”
grinding
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
90%
10%
The consensus among users is that grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring an unrealistic commitment akin to having a "second life." While some note that grinding is primarily necessary for achieving in-game accomplishments, the overwhelming sentiment is that it can be a tedious and demanding aspect of gameplay.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Grinding requirements: a second life.”
- “(There's not much grinding, it's only if you care about the in-game achievements.)”
stability
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
91%
The game's stability is a mixed bag, with users reporting occasional bugs and glitches, particularly during rocket launches and navigation, which can lead to game and system freezes. While some players find the experience enjoyable and worth the price despite these issues, others express frustration over the frequency and severity of the bugs, indicating that the game requires further polishing for optimal performance. Overall, it is seen as a fun and engaging title, but players should be prepared for some instability.
- “Best game ever, no lag, no glitches!”
- “Runs great on battery power on laptops, making it a nice on-the-go kind of game. I've also sat and played it for hours at a time.”
- “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.”
optimization
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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Overall, the game's optimization receives mixed reviews. While many players appreciate its smooth performance on both low-end and high-end PCs, especially compared to similar titles, some users criticize it for being unoptimized when building larger structures. The new PC version enhances performance and controls, but there are still calls for improvements to address existing bugs and further optimize the experience.
- “Simple, easy to learn and is less taxing in performance compared to the likes of KSP and SR2.”
- “You can design and build your rockets, test them, and fine-tune their parameters for optimal performance.”
- “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.”
- “Which kinda sucks especially since one should expect performance when you trade realistic graphics for a simple 2D mid-poly game.”
- “Not-so good game, developer is extremely lazy and the game is pretty unoptimized.”
- “Few bugs I want to mention; if the developer considers them, it would be helpful to us as well as improve performance.”
humor
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is predominantly centered around its chaotic and absurd rocket mechanics, with players finding joy in the unpredictable outcomes of their creations, such as rockets crashing or exploding. The comedic elements are amplified by the game's meme-like quality, making it a lighthearted and entertaining experience for players. Overall, the humor is described as both hilarious and exhilarating, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The game is very sigma and funny because I crashed when I used a rocket with over 1000 thrusters.”
- “It was very funny because I was laughing in terror and ecstasy and I loved every singular panosecond of it.”
- “Funny meme rocket game.”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in the game is praised for its immersive spaceflight simulation, allowing players to experience realistic aerodynamics and atmospheric drag during reentry. However, some users express frustration over the limited variety of planets and gameplay, as well as technical issues related to lag and atmospheric interactions. Overall, while the atmosphere contributes to an engaging experience, players hope for future updates to enhance exploration and fix existing problems.
- “This game is amazing 10/10, like KSP but 2D. My only problem is that there's only a handful of planets to land on, and they're mostly all the same gameplay-wise. Once you land on a planet with an atmosphere and one without, you've done it all. Other than that, there isn't too much to do. Still love it; hopefully future updates add extra things to explore/do, but so far it's a good game to have some fun for a bit and build a mega space station.”
- “The different engines allow for you to create suitable staged rockets from exiting the atmosphere to flying to the moon and beyond.”
- “Very fun, make spaceships and if you want, throw them back at Earth and make them blow up in the atmosphere.”
- “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 will enhance the experience. They even brought the atmosphere friction one year after it was released, so there are many more updates needed for the game.”
- “While it really is built as a 'spaceflight simulator' that lets you land on planets, asteroids, and moons, my only complaint is that the models get really laggy once the build gets larger, especially in the atmosphere where drag is modeled.”
- “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.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its relaxing qualities and the ability to customize it through mods. Many find the soundtrack enhances the overall experience, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “Plus 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.”
- “Music goes 'beow beow beow, boew boew boewwwww, boew beow boew beeeeeeeeeeeeew beeeeeeeeeeeew'.”
- “Explosions + pretty music.”
- “~ music ~”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
Players find the game highly replayable, especially with the availability of user-created mods, planet packs, and blueprints that significantly enhance the experience. However, some users note that excessive playtime can lead to boredom, suggesting that variety through community content is key to maintaining interest. Overall, the game offers infinite replayability for those willing to explore its extensive modding community.
- “I like the game a lot; however, it can get boring if you play a little too much (like, uhh, 2000 hours). You can get planet packs, mods, and learn blueprint editing, which greatly increases the replay value.”
- “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
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The monetization model is largely favorable, featuring minimal microtransactions focused on pure space exploration. While there is a free mobile version, it requires in-app purchases to access certain features, which are priced similarly to the Steam version. Players are encouraged to try the mobile version as a demo before committing to the full purchase.
- “Not a lot of microtransactions, just pure space exploration.”
- “There's a mobile version for free, but you need to make in-app purchases to unlock the building blocks Steam has.”
- “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 the spaceflight sim on your phone or tablet and consider it a demo.”

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26h Median play time

73h Average play time

13-150h Spent by most gamers

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