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Looking for games like It's Not Rocket Science? Here are top simulation recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Space Commander: War and Trade, Idle Sphere or Rings of Saturn.

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  1. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    69% User Score Based on 386 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 5 reviews

    Dive into the ultimate single-player space sim with multiple career paths, engaging gameplay mechanics, and diversified missions ranging from exciting space battles to an authentic, sandbox RPG experience. Your value as a space commander will be determined by your fleet. For it to meet your needs and inspire respect among competitors, you’ll need money. The more money you earn, the better (and bi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Commander: War and Trade.

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  2. 46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    46% User Score Based on 189 reviews

    Introducing Idle Sphere, a stunningly beautiful incremental game that revolves around the captivating world of spheres. Prepare to be amazed as countless spheres come to life using cutting-edge technology. The game's graphics are seamlessly synchronized with the in-game currency, ensuring a mesmerizing visual experience. As you progress, you'll encounter increasingly complex, beautiful, and c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idle Sphere.

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  3. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 3,619 reviews

    The unexpected discovery of valuable minerals within the rings of Saturn has sparked a thriving space excavation industry. Experience hard sci-fi, top-down space simulator, with every aspect backed up by real physics and science. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rings of Saturn.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    56% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    Bladestar is a sci-fi cinematic action shooter featuring visually rich worlds with potentially endless enemies on each level. Defend the galaxy flying a Manta Starfighter through asteroid, mine, and debris fields while battling pirates, rebels, and aliens. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bladestar.

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  5. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    82% User Score Based on 1,629 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 5 reviews

    In Mars Horizon the player is tasked with leading a major space agency from the dawn of the space age though to humanity's journey to Mars. Players run a government space agency from when the first rockets launched into the atmosphere, right through to the first crewed mission to Mars. Research new tech, expand your agency base, build rockets, send satellites into orbit, and launch a variety of mi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mars Horizon.

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  6. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    53% User Score Based on 85 reviews

    An action puzzle game that utilizes real physics to present interesting and challenging cosmic puzzles. Use a variety of powers to control planetary movements, such as changing gravity, designating velocity, applying force, and using mysterious wormholes to move masses around. The goal of every level is to collect enough asteroids using moons to move on to the next level. For a real challenge, col… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Luna's Wandering Stars.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    81% User Score Based on 152 reviews

    Naev is a game about space exploration, trade and combat. Players travel the galaxy and earn money by trading, fighting and performing missions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Naev.

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  8. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    An expansion pack for Combat Flight Simulator 3. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle Of Britain.

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  9. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    75% User Score Based on 395 reviews

    World of Shooting lets you compete in realistic shooting sports matches, train tactically in ‘killhouses’, and collect your own armory from hundreds of historic and modern firearms! Currently, the game has over 120 firearms (up to 300 models total will be added), and 250+ accessories — scopes, red dot and laser sights, weapon lights, magazines, suppressors, ammunition, etc., all corresponding… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World of Shooting.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 1,450 reviews

    Addictive one-touch arcade game! Stay in orbit, avoid obstacles & chase scores! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orbt XL.

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  11. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 89,744 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 22 reviews

    The Kerbal Space Program Enhanced Edition Complete bundle includes the heavily-awarded and ever evolving space simulation game Kerbal Space Program as well as the History and Parts Pack & Breaking Ground expansion for a bundled discount. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kerbal Space Program.

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  12. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    59% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    Spaceforce Rogue Universe HD is an action RPG space simulation game, with emphasis on key elements such as ship development, exploration of an immersive universe and freedom of choice. After the pilot leaves the starting zone, Spaceforce opens an almost unlimited space for exploration. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spaceforce Rogue Universe HD.

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  13. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    93% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    You Died ... but a Necromancer revived you! Reaching the top is no easy feat: The pathways are narrow, full of traps and on top of that, the floor will start exploding behind you if you take too long! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You Died but a Necromancer revived you.

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  14. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 339 reviews
    Critic Score 53%Based on 1 reviews

    The internet-born and beloved countryballs comics finally have a game to properly represent them, Polandball: Can Into Space! Break through Earth's atmosphere to prove other countryballs once and for all they were wrong and conquer the final frontier! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Polandball: Can Into Space.

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  15. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    84% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Hello everyone, I love Bunny. One day my head suddenly asked me, why not make a full 3D bunny game? I thought about it and thought it was a good idea, so this game was born. This is a simple and relaxing bunny walking simulator game. Your only goal is to collect as many carrots as possible.Game Features Warm game atmosphere. A wide variety of bunny customization options, including body and skin.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rabbit Simulator.

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  17. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    67% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Tiny Space Academy is a 2D space sim where you can grow your own space agency and explore our solar system with rockets you design! Learn basic orbital mechanics, run science experiments, and get your astronauts back to Earth safely. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Space Academy.

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  18. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    94% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    CONTROLS: Movement: Arrow Keys or WASD R: Reset Room Z: Previous Level          X: Next Level ESC: Exit Game If you have a Windows or Linux(Ubuntu) computer, it is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED you download (link at bottom of page) and play. There are some layering and sound issues with the html export. Sandy's Great Escape By Team Mocha Moose Help Sandy, a magical crab, navigate through a dungeon's tricks… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sandy's Great Escape.

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  19. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 3,567 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 2 reviews

    Haul cargo, trade salvage and keep your space suit close as you search for fame and fortune among the stars in a game that puts an interstellar twist on the truck sim genre. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Trucker.

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  20. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 695 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

    Buy, sell, and trade organs in a strange and evolving universe. Dive into the quivering innards of alien capitalism in the sci-fi body horror market tycoon game you didn't know you needed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator.

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  21. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    60% User Score Based on 63 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 1 reviews

    The Wolf of Wall Street... with lasers. You’re the newly appointed CEO of Vostok Inc. As a greedy, space-capitalist your ultimate goal is to get filthy stinking rich! Pilot your own ship and blast your way through the solar system and collect moolah to help profit your company! With your pockets overflowing, you can indulge in extra mini games, ship and weapon upgrades - all whilst fighting evil b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vostok Inc.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 2,240 reviews

    RODINA is an immersive space exploration game with allows players to seamlessly travel across an entire, full-scale solar system. Seamless means your character can travel anywhere - in space, on planets, and in your ship - with no loading screens! Walk around your space ship, or anywhere on full-size planet landscapes. Fly through a planet's atmosphere to its surface, or out into deep space. Des… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RODINA.

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    36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    36% User Score Based on 362 reviews

    $1 Ride is a casual game with a fast paced, timing and reflex testing game-play style. Travel through space at warp speed! Collect power ups to increase your speed or risk your fuel to collect money, missiles and more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to $1 Ride.

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  25. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    78% User Score Based on 9,546 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 1 reviews

    EVERSPACE is an action-focused single-player space shooter with rock solid 6DOF controls combining roguelike elements with top-notch visuals and a captivating non-linear story as well as VR support in the final version. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EVERSPACE.

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  26. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 668 reviews

    Children of a Dead Earth is a hard-science-fiction space strategy game. It is meant to show what space warfare could be like with the limitations of real science and current technology. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Children of a Dead Earth.

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  27. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    78% User Score Based on 98 reviews

    Bezier is a twin-stick blaster set inside a vast computer built deep underground. The story traces the principal's escape from this "Noah's Ark" gone wrong. A simple shooter on the surface, the deeper narrative pulls in his relationship between evolution and god, family and love. These themes question his motives, force him to confront what is real, and lead him to salvation. Powered by BezierSynt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bezier: Second Edition.

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  28. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    97% User Score Based on 1,062 reviews

    Do you have what it takes to be an astronaut? Reentry is a realistic space flight simulator based on NASAs space programs; from the first American human spaceflight in Project Mercury, the rendezvous and EVAs of Project Gemini to the Moon landing in Project Apollo. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reentry: An Orbital Simulator.

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  30. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 296 reviews

    Beat Invaders is a cool space Shoot-Em-Up. Blast your way through enemy fleets! Upgrade your ship with rockets & armor! Defeat the final boss! All to flashy neon musically charged visuals! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beat Invaders.

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  31. 46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    46% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    Incremental Idle Breakout Japanese Anime RPG! Explore the vast map (~ 10^21 meters) through breaking many blocks and defend your base from various monsters! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Incremental Epic Breakers.

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  32. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, atmosphere
    61% User Score Based on 149 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 1 reviews

    In EVE: Valkyrie, you are in command of a heavily armed fighter in the most realistic dogfighting game available on any platform. Immersive VR technology puts you right in the cockpit for visceral team-based action. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EVE: Valkyrie.

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  33. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    69% User Score Based on 6,144 reviews

    Star Conflict is a Free to Play online space combat game featuring multiple Objective-Based Team Gameplay modes, three main factions with 2 respective sub factions each, and an array of ship customization and three types of ships complete with there own ship tree and skill tree. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Conflict.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    ASTRO ACE is a retro-style addictive arcade space shooter. From the distant universe, an evil alien fleet is invading the solar system. You will have to ride a powerful spaceship and fight against endless waves of enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ASTRO ACE.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    75% User Score Based on 72 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Vortex Attack is a frenetic arcade space shooter featuring worldwide tournaments and an intense local multiplayer mode. A worthy successor to Galaga for the XXI century. WARNING: Highly addictive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vortex Attack.

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  36. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 49 reviews
    Critic Score 20%Based on 1 reviews

    Be part of the action! SPACE RIFT is the first part of a breathtaking action space adventure with a captivating story specifically designed for Virtual Reality! Experience the excitement of flying through the expanses of our galaxy up close in your own cockpit and join the fight for the freedom of humanity on Mars! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Rift - Episode 1.

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  37. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    82% User Score Based on 193 reviews

    A single star fighter trying to save as many civilians as possible before they are overrun by a marauder armada. You'll need to gather new weapons, upgrade your ship, find resources, trade with other ships and more to overcome the challenge before you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Power of Ten.

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  38. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Leaks In Space is a space-sim sandbox where you Construct your spaceship, Mine resources with your droids, explore & combat across hostile space where every hit on your hull can cause fatal leaks! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leaks In Space.

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  39. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    84% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Welcome Rocket Scientist! It's time to construct the ultimate craft to fulfill you space fantasies while cleaning up the junk debis in the atmosphere. Reach as high as you can, the higher you go the more valuable the debis which you can sort into grinders for credit used to upgrade your rocket! WATCH OUT FOR ASTEROIDS!!!! Find rare collectables on your trips into outer space and display them … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to That Rocket Game.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    100% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Dextram is an arcade shoot 'em up game with a twist. There is no shooting, and you can only turn right. The player controls a ship that is always moving forward, and by pressing a button the ship turns right. The game is a simple score chaser with the goal of getting an as high score as possible. Points are given by getting the enemies to crash, either into each other or into the walls. There are … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dextram.

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  41. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, graphics
    80% User Score Based on 120 reviews

    Dead in Antares is a turn-based survival management game with RPG elements, set on an alien planet. Lead a crew of survivors sent on a mission to save humanity. Manage their needs, strengthen their teamwork, and explore this mysterious world to find a way back home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead In Antares.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 1,060 reviews

    Harness black holes, master elements, from nano to galaxies - build your World! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idle World.

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  46. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    91% User Score Based on 271 reviews

    Run your tobacco shop. Sign contracts with leading brands, order products, hire workers, expand your store, and never let your customers leave the store empty-handed. Play with friends or go solo, and enjoy the growth of your shop. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tobacco Shop Simulator.

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  48. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    73% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Galactic Ruler Enlightenment provides 2 different campaigns, each with an option for an aggressive or peaceful path to victory. Built on the same systems and features from the original Galactic Ruler, but designed around 2 new playable races. Players begin with a single homeworld and limited military, and must explore a unique galaxy with each playthrough, expand their territory and military for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Ruler Enlightenment.

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  49. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    78% User Score Based on 691 reviews

    Dodge! Shoot! Go faster! Break the sound barrier in this unbelievably fast game and go straight for the first place in the leaderboard of Barrier X! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BARRIER X.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    88% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Gameplay Start with a brand new ship with limited weapons and upgrades. Shoot down Asteroids and Enemy ships for resources (Iron, Gold, Platinum). Use these resources to purchase new upgrades like ship enhancements and new weapons. Your progress will persist and each play session will have you becoming stronger and being able to last longer in the game. Game Modes Classic - A retro styl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rocket!.

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