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Looking for games like Solar Dawn? Here are top simulation recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Universe Sandbox, Space Simulation Toolkit or Reentry: An Orbital Simulator.

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  1. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    96% User Score Based on 15,024 reviews

    Create and destroy on an unimaginable scale... with a space simulator that merges real-time gravity, climate, collision, and material interactions to reveal the beauty of our universe and the fragility of our planet. Includes VR support for HTC Vive, Oculus Rift+Touch, and Windows Mixed Reality. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Universe Sandbox.

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  2. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    79% User Score Based on 418 reviews

    *** NOT ALL GPU SUPPORTED! CHECK DEMO FIRST *** You probably heard the theory that we live inside a computer simulation. I wanted to create a big sandbox game in which you can create your own simulations, change the laws of physics, design mechanisms, create A-Life worlds and inhabit them with living beings, experiment with evolution and AI. SST is a particle simulator that uses a graphics card… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Simulation Toolkit.

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  3. 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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  4. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    78% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    Re-live the early days of spaceflight in the accurate, detailed and exciting simulation of the Mercury spacecraft. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Go For Launch: Mercury.

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  5. 12%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    20% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Play as a lonely Lunar Rover whose job is to prepare the moon for habitation. There has been a recent crash of a space shuttle and with man's arrival on the horizon it's time to explore and use the available resources to ensure their safe arrival. Roving Rovers started as a replica of the internationally recognised Australian Rover Challenge, enabling players to understand the complexities of t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roving Rovers - Australian Rover Challenge 2026.

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  7. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    91% User Score Based on 150 reviews

    Millions of players worldwide have flown, built, and fought their way through Captain Forever. CF Trilogy brings Captains Forever, Successor, and Impostor to Steam with a beautiful new renderer, new modules, and a reimagined world written by acclaimed novelist Cassandra Khaw. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Captain Forever Trilogy.

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  8. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    97% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    Explore the Universe at All Known Scales Orders of Magnitude is an immersive educational experience that guides you through the Universe at various scales. Travel along a seamless linear path to explore all known physical sizes, from the cosmic to the subatomic. Explore all that there is, from galaxies and stars to neurons and atomic nuclei. This journey through different scales is based on accura… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orders of Magnitude.

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  9. The Universe is Yours—Without Limits. Set in the fourth millennium, you enter a post-apocalyptic era where humanity has abandoned the ruins of the past to forge a new civilization among the stars. From your cockpit, you are free to explore, trade, and combat in a universe rendered at a true 1:1 scale, where every point of light in the sky is a destination you can actually reach. Core Feature… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Univoyager.

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  10. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 778 reviews

    In Solar Expanse, you take the lead of one of the early XXI century space exploration companies. Your goal will be to reach the planets, moons and asteroids of the system in order to mine and colonize them. Optimize the costs and schedule of the flights. Mind that each object is in constant motion, so exact planning is crucial. Utilize the gravity effects and slingshot your rockets further b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager.

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  11. 40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    47% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Car Mechanic Shop Simulator is a game where you can manage a thriving car parts empire and immerse yourself in the complex world of car maintenance and repair. Build Your Auto Parts Kingdom: Start your journey with a modest shop and strategically expand it into a premier destination for car parts and accessories. Your decisions will not only shape the operational aspect of your business but also … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Car Mechanic Shop Simulator.

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  12. Brief description The project won the first prize of South China Region, the first prize of China, and the first prize of the small game category in the "College WeChat Small Program Application Development Competition". The project has a high degree of completion, extremely rich documentation, nearly 20,000 lines of source code with detailed comments, and complete and clear structure of the game … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to StarTrek.

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  14. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 511 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 3 reviews

    At the dawn of the 22nd century, the conquest of space and the colonization of the solar system is being monopolized by several huge and ambitious mega-corporations. Although extremely delicate and vulnerable, a balance is maintained by these companies. At the very edge of the solar system the companies make a discovery which will shift the technological advantage and upset the balance. And so a n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nexus: The Jupiter Incident.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    94% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    Wire up electrical circuits and make your way through a derelict building to keep your appointment with a mysterious professor who lives at the top. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wired.

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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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  17. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    73% User Score Based on 63 reviews

    OVERVIEW is a spectacular experience that will leave you in awe. Using scientific data and featuring spectacular cinematic sequences, this interactive documentary can be enjoyed by people of all ages for education and entertainment.Key Features 30+ min of cinematic narration taking you from Earth to the Cosmic Web Photorealistic imagery using data from NASA, ESA and other agencies Live model of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OVERVIEW (A Walk Through The Universe).

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  18. 25%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    25% User Score Based on 24,579 reviews

    Kerbal Space Program 2 is a sequel to its award winning 2015 predecessor, space sim Kerbal Space Program. A game where you lead green creatures called Kerbals to space by constructing rockets of varying success rates. KSP2 is planned to bring the franchise to new frontiers, with colonies, interstellar travel, and multiplayer. As of June 28th 2024, the development studio behind it, Intercept Games… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kerbal Space Program 2.

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  19. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    96% User Score Based on 8,943 reviews

    SpaceEngine is a 3D astronomy program and game engine developed by Russian astronomer and programmer Vladimir Romanyuk. Using real astronomical catalogs and procedural generation, it creates a three dimensional planetarium representing the entire universe. Users can travel through space in any direction or speed, and forwards or backwards in time. It uses pseudo-random numbers to procedurally cr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SpaceEngine.

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  20. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 100,614 reviews
    Critic Score 77%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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  21. 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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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 142 reviews

    Escape the underground research facility and discover the truth of your origin. ShadowBringer is a 3D stealth game where you take on the role of a shadowy monster. Awakened with no recollection of the past, a voice in your head whispers softly to you: "Get out of this place". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ShadowBringer.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    60% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Explore the cosmos as a comet, orbiting planets with a realistic gravity system and a backdrop of procedurally generated nebulae. Learn to use planetary gravity to your advantage, and relax in the ambience of space. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orbit HD.

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  24. 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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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay
    66% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Father's Island is a mystic, surreal visual novel / playable B-Movie in a 3D open world, with hundreds of buildings, structures and relics, wildlife and strange machinery. Combining dense atmosphere with mystery, horror & exploration! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Father´s Island.

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  26. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    69% User Score Based on 320 reviews
    Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

    X: Beyond The Frontier is the first part in the X-Universe series of games developed by Egosoft. It tells the story of mankind's rise and fall in the universe, and the attempt by Kyle Brennan to help repopulate the stars using a new ship called the Experimental Shuttle, and how he became trapped in a closed group of sectors linked by a series of jumpgates, owing credits to an alien for helping to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to X: Beyond the Frontier.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, graphics
    75% User Score Based on 97 reviews

    IwoCon is a FREE digital indie game convention, played within a game! Developed by the Indie World Order to showcase recently released and upcoming indie games, IwoCon 2021 is set on a series of tropical islands with a stylized pirate theme. Come sail away with us and get ready to explore, collect, solve puzzles, and enjoy the rays of the digital sun. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IWOCon 2021.

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  28. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 96 reviews
    Critic Score 49%Based on 3 reviews

    The Butterfly Sign is a detective story putting players into the role of the survivor of a disastrous incident. The protagonist takes an experimental drug which immerses him in the depths of his mind. In his memories, he will discover the ones responsible for the disaster, little by little, step by step... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Butterfly Sign.

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  29. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, stability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    82% User Score Based on 241 reviews

    Visit the largest ship graveyard in the world. A dozen kilometers of beach filled with wrecks. Hundreds of ships wrecked on the coast. Thousands of tons of steel. Choose the most valuable ship for you and start the adventure. Play as one of the workers during the most dangerous work in the world. Cut, hit, weld! Dismantle the whole ship and sell the obtained parts and upgrade your equipment. Exp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ship Graveyard Simulator: Prologue.

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  30. SPACE EXPLORER: Way Home (CONTAINS FULL SOURCE CODE + ASSETS) Tech Used: Three.js, JavaScript, HTML, CSS Lightweight browser-based game, with the option to be converted into an Electron desktop application. **Short Description** Lost 7,850 light-years from Earth. Explore an infinite universe, harvest resources, survive cosmic dangers, and guide Commander Nova back home.* > *The universe is inf… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPACE EXPLORER - WAY HOME (SOURCE CODE + ASSETS).

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  31. Hello!.. ..and welcome to the 2Dimensional Explorers! A game which takes your resource management skills, your tactical prowess, and your imagination to another level.  In 2Dimensional Explorers the player is thrust into an open universe complete with stars, planets, moons, gas clouds, and more! Every planet has a story - and every story progresses your own. Entirely community controlled! Comme… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 2Dimensional Explorers.

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  32. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    MAZE CORE A claustrophobic procedural maze runner built for GitHub Game Off 2025 FULL SCREEN IN REQUIRED! MAZE CORE is a fast, atmospheric maze-survival game built entirely in one self-contained HTML file — no external assets, no libraries, no dependencies. Just pure handcrafted HTML5 canvas, CSS3, and JavaScript. Every run drops you into a fresh, procedurally-generated maze packed with haza… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maze Core.

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  33. Initial Civilization,the Intelligence and resources are the two core attributes of characters, determining whether players can advance to the next era. Progressing to a new era automatically unlocks new crafting methods and technologies. The eras are divided into: Primitive Age, Agricultural Age, Iron Age, Steam Age, Electrical Age, Interstellar Age, and Stellar Age. **Primitive Age**: Players … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Initial Civilization.

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  34. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Still in early alpha stage, NOWHERE aims to be a holistic first person experience set within a mystic cosmos, focusing on emergent player-driven storytelling, strong social AI and high replayability through the use of procedural content, combining gameplay elements of exploration, survival, strategy, communication and adventure. Our story arc aims to explore human topics such as family, science, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NOWHERE.

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  35. 2020 SECAC Juried Members’ Exhibition 11.30.2020 Virtual Reception Friday, Dec. 4, 7:00PM Participating artists:  Katherine Evelyn Chudy, Kate Windley, Jonathan Durham, Brent Dedas, Alexandra Giannell, Eddy López, Raymond Gaddy, Hamlet Dobbins, Shannon Johnstone, Nell Gottlieb, Harry Boone, Lauren Cardenas, Micah Cash, Mark Mcleod, Bridget Kirkland, Melissa Harshman, Kathy Varadi, Jason Lee, Allis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 2020 SECAC Juried Members' Exhibition.

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  36. Spacetime Dimension is a physics simulator based on NVIDIA engine in Unity3D, Players can build a chaotic system and observe its fantastic trajectory, observe the interaction and gravitational potential energy of planets, place an infinite number of dominoes and connect any number of space triangles. You can explore an endless range of the world. The terrain is generated by waveform superposition… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spacetime Dimension.

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  37. Hello!.. ..and welcome to the 2Dimensional Explorers! A game which takes your resource management skills, your tactical prowess, and your imagination to another level.  In 2Dimensional Explorers the player is thrust into an open universe complete with stars, planets, moons, gas clouds, and more! Every planet has a story - and every story progresses your own. Entirely community controlled! Comme… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 2Dimensional Explorers.

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  38. Esport Test Toolkit (ETT) is a collection of ten different tests for competitive gamers. Esport Test Toolkit is designed to be universal for all game genres. Whether you’re a FPS or MOBA player these tests will suit you for measuring your performance in terms of audiovisual reaction time, memory and cognitive capabilities. You can also use these tests to measure how your performance is affected… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Esport Test Toolkit (ETT).

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    92% User Score Based on 113 reviews

    This game's mission is to make quantum literacy as common as computer literacyUnderstanding the fundamental logic that governs our Universe and learning how to harness it with quantum computers is one of the most powerful skills of the 21st century. It shouldn't belong to a select few. Crave deep games that scratch the optimization itch?This non-linear, story-driven open-ended puzzle universe ru… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quantum Odyssey.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    62% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    Liminal Universe is a solo first-person adventure game that takes you deep into Liminal Space. In this experience, you focus not on the story but on understanding the world around you and the atmosphere it creates. The game starts on an entirely empty snowy map, and then continues with a pool and ocean. Although the game sometimes tells you what to do, it leaves it unclear what exactly you sh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liminal Universe.

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    36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    57% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Screeln’s game begins with the end: your death. The rest is a descent into fragmented memories and constructed realities. Using a broken television set as a gateway, you switch channels — each one a surreal stage, echoing a piece of your past. ScreeIn blends exploration, environmental puzzles, and narrative horror into an episodic structure. Each “channel” is a level designed around a specific … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ScreeIN.

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  42. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    94% User Score Based on 87 reviews

    a game about accessibility settings that's just a *bit* too hard for you to play effectively. 10-15 minutes in length with 30+ minutes of developer commentary! Controls MousePoint-and-ClickGamepad (Virtual Cursor)Either stick to move cursorBottom face button to click Note: you need to use the in-game controller to control the game on the in-game TV! A short game about the importance of ac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to an unplayable 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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  44. View Game
    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    71% User Score Based on 336 reviews

    QANGA - Now Available in Early Access! Please Note: QANGA is an Early Access game, actively being developed by a small independent team. By choosing to purchase QANGA now, you are directly supporting its development and contributing to the ongoing improvement of the game. Expect to encounter bugs and see some features still in progress. Your support and feedback are crucial in helping us create… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to QANGA.

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  45. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    84% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Possible One is the ultimate colony management game set in space, and the only space-related RTS game based on proven or very feasible technologies, avoiding sci-fi. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Possible One: Lunar Industries.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    96% User Score Based on 1,756 reviews

    VoiceAttack is the premier voice control and macro creation system for your Windows games and applications. Take a look at just a few elements from VoiceAttack's substantial set of features:Control Your Games and simulators With Your VoiceAdd your voice as an extra controller with voice commands that YOU create. Give specific instructions to your space freighter, your race pit crew, your 'mech o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VoiceAttack.

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  47. 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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  48. View Game
    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    97% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    JOIN OUR DISCORD EARLY ACCESS Good people at Valve once said players should buy into an early access for what it is now and not for what it could be. We agree! Make sure you read the Early Access Game section above. Hard Chip is in its active development phase. While the core player experience is in place, the content is subject to change. You may encounter areas where fine-tuning is ong… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hard Chip.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    69% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    SpaceSlog is a challenging sci-fi spaceship simulator that focuses on shipbuilding, crew interaction, and exploration. Inspired by games such as Rimworld, Starship Theory, Dwarf Fortress and X-COM, as well as iconic media such as Firefly, Battlestar Galactica, Stargate Universe and The Expanse. Your colony ship has been destroyed. Fortunately, a few survivors managed to escape on a small ship. No… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SpaceSlog.

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