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Looking for games like Lunar Lander? Here are top simulation recommendations with a historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Donkey Kong, Lunar Lander [Anatid Edition] or SimpleRockets 2.

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  1. 65%Game Brain Score
    65% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Last update of the game (ZX Spectrum tape):  1 September 2025 Last update of loaders for various other media:  14 October 2025 (10 October: new versions for Disciple / +D / Uni-DOS, Didaktik 40 / 80 / Kompakt and Wafadrive; 14 October: updated version for TR-DOS, and new versions for Timex FDD and Timex cartridge) This game is for the Sinclair ZX Spectrum computer and is based on the arcade g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Donkey Kong.

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  2. Lunar Lander is actually a term for a genre of simulation games, though does eventually become the name of an actual game many years after its initial conception (by Atari, Inc. in 1979). The genre was inspired heavily by real world events, more specifically, when the Apollo Lunar Module had landed upon the Moon in 1969. The original iteration of this genre was a purely text-based game published… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lunar Lander [Anatid Edition].

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  3. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 2,106 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Build rockets, airplanes, cars, and anything you can think of with highly customizable parts. Automate them with a visual programming language. Explore 3D planets and make your own. Share your creations online. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SimpleRockets 2.

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    39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    39% User Score Based on 231 reviews

    When we were young, wizards like Gandalf and Dumbledore struck a chord in our minds. We spent hours pretending to be wizards and casting epic imaginary spells. Now, we want to bring that kind of creative freedom to video games. Instead of giving the player pre-packaged spells, CodeSpells allows you to craft your own magical spells. It's the ultimate spellcrafting sandbox. What makes it all possi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CodeSpells.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    PUSHORI64+ is a  game written in ugBASIC and that runs on various 8-bit home computers like AMSTRAD CPC 664, ATARI 400/800, COLECOVISION, COMMODORE 128, COMMODORE 64, MSX, OLIVETTI PRODEST PC128, SEGA SG-1000, SEGA SC-3000, THOMSON MO5, TANDY CORP. COLOR COMPUTER 3, ZX SPECTRUM 48K. Pushori is a popular puzzle and skill video game originally developed by Toni Pa (or Tony Pa) in the Flash era.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PUSHORI64+.

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  7. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Warning! This is an UNSUPPORTED tech demo and requires an Xbox One controller! This started as yet another one day experimental flight model, but along the way also morphed into more practice using Shapes to draw a HUD. Shapes looks amazing for HUD stuff since you can set it to additive and it effectively works like vector graphics. No matter how high the resolution gets, this stuff still looks am… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vector Flight.

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  8. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    85% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Between 1962 and 1965, some classes of students in New York were involved in an innovative research project. The goal was to create a new teaching method without teachers, using powerful computers, automatic systems such as slide projectors, and the playback of recorded audio lessons. At the conclusion of the lesson, a 300-baud modem connected a powerful mainframe, costing tens of millions of dol… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sumerian Game.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    90% User Score Based on 196 reviews

    Archean is a deeply immersive Engineering Sandbox. Begin your journey on primordial Earth, over 3 billion years ago, in the Archean eon—a time when the world was raw, untamed, and full of potential. Craft, experiment, and engineer your own creations—solo or with friends—in a sandbox that doesn't hold your hand. Every system is simulated, every challenge earned. And when you're ready to go beyon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Archean.

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  10. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 838 reviews

    Explore the most realistic and beautiful realtime simulation of 'Lunar Flight' in this unique and challenging game. Experience the heart pounding sense of dread as you deliver supplies to moon bases with only seconds of fuel to spare! A modern take on the classic arcade game, Lunar Lander, Lunar Flight extends the experience to a fully fictionalized and accessible lunar module simulator providing… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lunar Flight.

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  11. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    73% User Score Based on 1,517 reviews

    Welcome to GameGuru Classic, game making for everyone. We've created an easy to use and most enjoyable game creator. Join us and our great and enthusiastic game-making community on your journey to make fun games! Imagine creating a world that you and your friends come together and play... and creating it can be a matter of minutes with no technical jiggery-pokery needed at all :-) Of course, you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GameGuru Classic.

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  12. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    80% User Score Based on 120 reviews

    NAPOLEON'S EAGLESThe game is a grand strategic simulation of the Napoleonic Wars, derived from a masterpiece boardgame by Marc McLaughlin. AVALON DIGITAL has captured the look, feel, challenge, and excitement of the classic original board game War & Peace and brought it to life on your computer. Solo mode against the AI in some scenarios allows you to become Napoleon as you lead your armies f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Napoleon's Eagles: Game of the Napoleonic Wars.

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  13. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 148 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    An ultra-precise 2D Platformer where you give Robots instructions instead of directly controlling them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bots Are Stupid.

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  14. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Tile Based Moving Platform Engine for Gamemaker This is a tile based platform engine which uses efficient tiles for instance collisions, as well as incorporating those efficiencies into horizontal and vertical tile layer moving platforms. Some of the features of the engine : Tile Based Collisions : Tiles offer the fastest collision system in GamemakerMoving Platforms : My system uses fast Tile Bas… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tile Based Moving Platform Engine for Gamemaker.

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  15. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 1,052 reviews

    Command: Modern Operations is the next generation in cross-domain modern wargaming. It enables you to simulate every military engagement from post World War II to the present day and beyond. The scale is primarily tactical/operational, although strategic scale operations are also possible. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Command: Modern Operations.

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  17. 26%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    26% User Score Based on 184 reviews

    Face the challenges of conquering space in Age of Space: Colonization. Become the head of a huge corporation in a unique tycoon-style game and learn the secrets of the greatest minds on our planet working towards freeing mankind from the confines of Earth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Company Simulator.

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  18. Magic Carpet Ride - BASIC 10Liner Contest 2024 ============================================== Author:   Eric Carr Language: Atari BASIC Rev B/C Platform: Atari 8-bit Category: PUR-80 Video: Requirements: System: Atari 8-bit w/ 48KB+ memory (XL/XE) w/ Joystick Emulator: Atari800MacX (on Mac) or Altirra (Windows) BASIC ROM Cartridge if on emulator - REV B attached with submission Background =======… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magic Carpet Ride (Atari 8 Bit) by Eric Carr.

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  19. A roguelike with a modular limb system, based around mutation as an advancement mechanic. In HYDR@, you play as an individual with the ability to mutate thier form; not at will, mind, and not fully controllable. By drinking the blood of your slain foes, your form will shift to be as theirs. The limb system this creates thus allows for a deep combat system of targeting different limbs, damaging an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HYDR@ II: THE WAY OF ALL FLESH.

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  20. 58%Game Brain Score
    58% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Operate the Starship space launch system and learn how to catch a rocket to understand what it takes to colonize Mars in this ever-evolving simulation of SpaceX Starbase Texas. Here on Itch you can get the older free/demo versions of the game that is now on Epic Games Store. These are the ones with "UNREAL-VERSION" in the name in the download section. Apart from being older, these don't have mult… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starbase Simulator.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    80% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Unleash your creativity and bring your card game vision to fruition with Card Engine. KEY FEATURES Design: The intuitive editor interface prioritizes user-friendliness, allowing you to start designing your first card in seconds. Asset Browser: The software includes a library with hundreds of built-in images. Collection: Organize and manage your decks and cards with drag-and-drop … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Card Engine.

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  22. Entry for the PUR-80 category of the 2021 BASIC 10 Liner. (For Mattel Aquarius - MattPilz.com - @MattPilz - YouTube) FOREWARD One of my earliest memories in video gaming history was playing Cosmic Ark for the Atari 2600. The sounds and visuals of that game are still etched in my mind all these decades later. I recently became immersed in the world of Mattel Aquarius, a decidedly underpowered … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Aq by Matt Pilz.

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  23. Entry for the PUR-80 category of the 2021 BASIC 10 Liner. (For Mattel Aquarius - MattPilz.com - @MattPilz - YouTube) FOREWARD One of my earliest memories in video gaming history was playing Cosmic Ark for the Atari 2600. The sounds and visuals of that game are still etched in my mind all these decades later. I recently became immersed in the world of Mattel Aquarius, a decidedly underpowered disc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Aq.

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  24. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    59% User Score Based on 6,096 reviews

    Planet Explorers is an open world voxel based sandbox adventure RPG game set on a distant planet. The game uses a new OpenCL calculated voxel system to allow players to change the terrain in any way, create new objects such as weapons, vehicles, objects, and do it anywhere. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planet Explorers.

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  25. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    63% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Fleet Commander: Pacific is a grand strategic simulation of the naval war in the Pacific from 1941 to 1945. All major surface combat ships of the Japanese and Allied navies are present in this streamlined reproduction of the biggest maritime war ever. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fleet Commander: Pacific.

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  26. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    71% User Score Based on 1,304 reviews

    Homebrew is a physics based vehicle sandbox where creativity is key, by providing you with the right building tools it ensures that your imagination is the limit! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Homebrew: Patent Unknown.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    43% User Score Based on 244 reviews

    Jumpdrive is a sandbox space sim set in an alternative future heavily inspired by classic 80s sci-fi. Fight, trade and explore in a massive procedurally generated galaxy of millions of planets and stars. Amass money and power, upgrade and purchase new ships, and one day create your own small fleet with a base to call home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jumpdrive.

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  28. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    84% User Score Based on 1,532 reviews

    King of Retail is a store management simulation game, where you as the owner of a new store must make the right decisions to make your store thrive and bring you the big bucks. Can you handle the pressure, or will you fail miserably in a big bankruptcy? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King of Retail.

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  29. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    80% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Dive into the fascinating world of game programming while you're helping the Debugger 3.16 to delete all the errors and bugs in the latest game of its developer. Travel to different game worlds, meet its inhabitants (even the developer himself) and bring the games up and running again. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Debugger 3.16: Hack'n'Run.

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  30. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 161 reviews

    Empire Deluxe: Combined Edition is the latest in the classic Empire Series of games, which has spanned almost five decades. Empire Deluxe is a game about taking cities. Starting with just one, the city enables a commander to produce units. These units in turn can directly attack or support the attack of more cities. Your imperialistic desires are not satisfied until you have taken every city on t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Empire Deluxe Combined Edition.

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  31. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 284 reviews

    The hit Armor Games physics destruction game is back! "Crush the Castle Legacy Collection" lets you revisit the chaos and mayhem of the original series with upscaled graphics and new achievements. Load up your trebuchet with special projectiles to topple your foes and score big to carry yourself to victory. This collection includes all levels from the original; - Crush the Castle game - Crush the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crush the Castle Legacy Collection.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 2,910 reviews

    In this challenging puzzle game, you build a computer from scratch and program it. It is a journey through the layers of abstractions of the computer. The game begins when you are abducted by aliens who are testing your intelligence, and from here a lighthearted sci-fi plot evolves. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Turing Complete.

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  33. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Jumpman - BASIC 10Liner Contest 2023 ==================================== Author:   Eric Carr Language: FastBasic 4.6 Platform: Atari 8-bit (tested on 130XE NTSC) Category: EXTREM-256 Video:    Requirements: System: Atari 8-bit w/ 48KB+ memory (800, xe, etc) w/ Joystick Emulator: Atari800MacX (on Mac) or Altirra (Windows) *** NTSC / PAL NOTE: This game was designed on NTSC. All SOURCE/LISTING/S… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jumpman (Atari 8-Bit) by Eric Carr.

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  34. SOFlow --- Original concept credited to Ryan Hipple --- --- Check out the git repo for the latest updates! --- Requirements Any Unity version supporting API compatibility version .NET 4.x Summary The purpose of this SDK is to help bolster production of games and applications built within Unity by taking advantage of ScriptableObjects. As explained in Ryan Hipple's talk, ScriptableObjects have grea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SOFlow.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    SOKO64+ is a  game written in ugBASIC and that runs on various 8-bit home computers like AMSTRAD CPC 664, ATARI 400/800, ATARI XL/XEGS, COLECOVISION, COMMODORE 128, COMMODORE 64, DRAGON 32/64, MSX, OLIVETTI PRODEST PC128, SEGA SG-1000, THOMSON MO5, THOMSON TO8,  TRS-80 COLOR COMPUTER 1/2/3, ZX SPECTRUM 48K. Sokoban (Japanese: 倉庫番 or "warehouse keeper") is a puzzle-type video game in which t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SOKO64+.

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  36. 73%Game Brain Score
    73% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Super Star Trek meets 25th Anniversary - now mobile compatible!This free fan game is a remake/conversion of the 1978 strategy game Super Star Trek reimagined with the UI of one of my favorite games ever: Star Trek 25th Anniversary. Super Star Trek was written by Bob Leedom and David Ahl and published in the book BASIC COMPUTER GAMES in 1978. I added graphics and sound to this game some time ago w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Star Trek 1978 meets 25th Anniversary.

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  37. 42%Game Brain Score
    42% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Gunpods Vagabond is a 2D, side-scrolling shooter with physically simulated, Lunar Lander style movement mechanics. It is fast-paced, hard, and designed with up to three-player local co-op in mind. Gunpods is free and always will be! But, you can pay me a few dollars for it if you enjoy it. It's not the most finished game in the world, so don't be surprised if there are minor bugs and incomplete … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gunpods Vagabond.

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  38. Space Wizard Power Tournament Space Wizard Power Tournament is a very work-in-progress implementation of a turn-based tactical role-playing game. It was built by a team of one for the first official Bevy game jam. Warning: it isn't very playable yes. This project is my first ever game jam submission. It was also my first time using the Bevy game engine. One thing I learned was how much I love En… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Wizard Power Tournament.

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  39. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    SABOTAGE Sabotage is the Amstrad CPC version of the game of the same name released on ZX81 (written by Don Priestley and published by Macronics 1982). In this version you play the saboteur only. Keyboard arrows are used to move the saboteur and space to put a charge. You need to put 10 charges and destroy a maximum of ammunitions represented with blue cylinders. (Video inverse X in the original ve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sabotage (Amstrad CPC) by Copper France.

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  40. 0%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    0% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    "Pacific Storm" series is a war simulation game. It is a scene of historical facts, and it has been praised by many historical war fans. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pacific Storm 6: Battle for Normandy.

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  41. 41%Game Brain Score
    41% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    View the stand-alone site here: www.andymakes.com/extras/combatgeneticsThis simulation attempts to create effective spaceship shooter AI using a genetic algorithm. The game itself is roughly based on Combat for the Atari 2600. When it starts, all ships are created with a completely randomized set of rules that govern their behavior. Once all of the ships in a given generation get a chance to comp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Combat Genetics.

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  42. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Corewar is played between two programs written in Redcode, a low-level language similar to assembly. Players write a program to eliminate all opponents in the memory (core) of the virtual computer.   The "sandbox" goal of Corewar is to write code that will cause your opponent code to terminate. Like any Zachlike-games, this game features a set of missions with incremental difficulty for you to sol… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corewar.

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  43. A series of desk toy type games demonstrating various fun and interesting game mechanics. Background music is all my own work and compositions. Press M to mute/unmute music at any time. Press N to mute/unmute sound effects and music in main area only. Press T to reset the active level. Hold O and press 1 through 4 or 0  to access each level. If you get stuck trying to change levels try releasing a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rummy's Mini-Games.

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  44. ARCHER10 Some weeks ago I had notice of a retro programming contest, yes through one of these wasap groups, the 10th Edition of BASIC 10 Liner Contest. The main idea is that you develop a game in BASIC with no more than 10 lines of code for 8 bit legacy computers. There are different categories depending on the maximum number of characters per line allowed. Simple, isn't it? I decided to go for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Archer10 by Humberto Martinez Barbera.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 6,166 reviews

    Build A Plane Create your own plane. Balance fuel capacity, weight, speed, cargo space and more. Choose parts carefully to optimize your plane for the desired flight characteristics. Complete Missions Test your plane, complete missions, and earn money. You'll need to haul different cargo types, each with unique requirements, so plan your trips carefully and avoid running out of fuel. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aviassembly.

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  48. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    The Thing That's Been Driving Me Crazy In Every Space Sim I Play This is how spaceships should land. Special effects people will typically base it on how helicopters land since that's an obvious reference point and people have an intuitive understanding of what that should look like. Most movies will get this right, or at least have their heart in the right place if they do it wrong. Almost ev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starship Landings (Prototype).

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  49. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    87% User Score Based on 803 reviews

    Welcome to KitHack Model Club! From the creator of the original Kerbal Space Program and a tiny team of just three dedicated developers. KitHack Model Club combines state-of-the-art physics with endless customization options that will see you and your friends bringing your wildest RC creations to life. With the opportunity for limitless adventure and built from the ground up for multiplayer, KitHa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KitHack Model Club.

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  50. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    93% User Score Based on 921 reviews

    SimplePlanes 2 is the long-awaited sequel to the original aircraft-building classic, featuring new parts, shiny new graphics, chaotic multiplayer, new physics, and more!  Build planes using enhanced wing and fuselage parts. It's easier than ever to build the plane of your dreams! Reshape the airfoil of your wings using real NACA profiles with overhauled flight physics, or use improved fuselag… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SimplePlanes 2.

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