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Looking for games like Space Observer? Here are top city builder recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Star Birds, WebbVR: The James Webb Space Telescope Virtual Experience or Dead Reckoning: The Long Drift.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 2,082 reviews

    Star Birds is a relaxing asteroid base-building and resource management game where you help your population of spacefaring birds prosper and thrive. No matter if you're a genre veteran or want to get a foot into an oftentimes overwhelming space: the Star Birds will be happy to have you by their side. And not just because chaos would ensue very quickly without you. Scan and claim nearby asteroids t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Birds.

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  2. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 51 reviews

    The wonders of space defy description – so see it for yourself! Explore the universe like never before in the fully immersive WebbVR experience. The James Webb Space Telescope and its infrared-light perception of the cosmos are simulated using NASA data, along with bonus information and interactive learning experiences. You can visit the James Webb Space Telescope at its orbit point beyond th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WebbVR: The James Webb Space Telescope Virtual Experience.

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  3. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    80% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    A dream among the stars — or a nightmare. 1,000 colonists in the dark between stars. Every pragmatic decision rewrites who they are. Discover what your choices mean for humanity, for better or worse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Reckoning: The Long Drift.

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  4. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    78% User Score Based on 249 reviews

    Orbit a planet, fire your laser, and mine it to the core. Upgrade your ship and conquer seasonal hazards across four unique zones. A satisfying incremental mining game set in space. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orbitmine.

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  5. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    91% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    A Planet of Mine Mastermine Edition is a cozy 4X game, with the feeling of infinite playability and strategy, designed either for casual or serious gamers, where you exploit the planets of a star system to build a civilization and conquer the universe! Tuesday Quest invites you to rediscover A Planet of Mine in this MasterMine Edition, featuring: loads of new content, a way more robust … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Planet of Mine MasterMine Edition.

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

    On a distant planet, rifts in space are opening — threatening to release planet-devouring monsters into the galaxy. Close the rifts and save the galaxy in this modern Metroidvanian quest with tight platforming, fast-paced combat, and deep RPG progression. COMBAT: Engage in fast, fluid battles against a wide variety of enemies and bosses across multiple distinct biomes. Use precision platfo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Rift Saga.

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  8. Grid-based and turn-based roguelike[/h2]After defeat in the war against the Udtmos, we were forced to flee the stellar system. We must rewind everything with only three pilots. Create the ultimate shipVarious Reactor Cores - You will obtain a Reactor Core at the end of each battle that you can mount on your ship. And its effect will stack with each other. Various ships and weapons - All ship… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Pair Annihilation.

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  9. 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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  10. 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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  12. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 1,490 reviews

    Distant Worlds: Universe is the newest chapter of this critically acclaimed sci-fi series, adding incredible new features and an exciting new storyline. Universe is also the ultimate collector’s edition, the first time all previous Distant Worlds releases have been included in one package, along with an updated manual and greatly expanded modding support. Distant Worlds is a vast, pausable real-t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Distant Worlds: Universe.

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  13. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    76% User Score Based on 143 reviews

    Lazy Galaxy is a mix between RTS and idle/clicker game. Lead an evil (albeit lazy) alien race to conquer the universe! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lazy Galaxy.

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  15. 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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  17. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    78% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Interstellar Logistics Inc. is an action puzzle game. The player shoots an object from Point A to Point B using the gravity of planets, stars, and black holes while hitting certain points along the way. There's a lot more to the game, but that is the basic idea. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interstellar Logistics inc.

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  19. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    84% User Score Based on 216 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Super Magbot is a precision platformer with no jumping! Players will have to traverse four distinct worlds with new mechanics and challenges unlocking along the way. Learn how to use Super Magbot's magnetic powers and use the different magnets to beat more than 150 levels. Enjoy unique challenging mechanics with classic 16-bit gaming vibes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Magbot.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    71% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Take the role of an astronomer exploring the depths of the universe. Build large telescopes to explore distant stars. Discover a habitable planet or an unknown anomaly in a far corner of the galaxy. Get scientific grants, publish your results and explore new technologies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AstronTycoon.

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  21. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 57 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 4 reviews

    Adorable characters? Check! Makeshift weapons? Check! Otter dressed in a foam shark suit. Umm. Check? Join Charlie and his ragtag team of sea mammals as they jump, float, and rocket through Otter Space in this Zero-G Puzzle Platformer! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Otter Charlie.

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  22. Build rockets, launch payloads and explore the Solar System in a physics-based space simulation. Unlock parts through launch objectives, develop stations and planetary outposts, then discover orbital mechanics, astronomy and the light-bending gravity of a black hole. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SpaceSim: Pale Blue Dot.

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  23. The EQ App is an interactive astronomical, space-based simulator of setup and working with telescopes equatorial mounts and simple astronavigation on reference stars. The application will help astronomy enthusiasts to figure out how to orient the telescope on the equatorial mount for observations and how the “drift” method works for accurately telescope orientation. You will learn how to navigate … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EQ App.

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  24. James Webb Space Telescope Play & Learn was created as a Learning through the looking glass challenge of the NASA International Space Apps Challenge.  The purpose is to illustrate the complexity of the spacecraft, its subsystems, the risks of the operation, and the vast knowledge it brings to humanity.  The players will get the role of the mission controller who needs to complete tasks with the J… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to James Webb Space Telescope - Play & Learn.

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  25. Discover new stars in a massive galaxy. Explore hostile planets full of dangerous enemies. Build formidable bases to survive all alone. Make the best of your circumstances as a wandering astronaut in this innovative adventure survival RPG, Sole Seeker. With each star system containing different environments and organisms, each base built represents new opportunities for exploration and harvest. S… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sole Seeker.

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  26. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Shepherd the last remnants of the Malthusian monks marooned on Proxima Centauri B. As the colony AI, will you delve into forbidden means to save your people or allow them to go quietly into the night? Set up production chains to spend limited resources to save as many as you can. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stella Pastoris.

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  27. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Alpha Zoo is a cozy typing game for parents to play with their young children. Build a zoo, ride the rides, eat and shop, explore and play together! Build and Explore Explore a new zoo on every play-through. The game is gentle, but compelling, helping young players to learn how to explore digital spaces. Learn Words Alpha Zoo has 100 words to learn through typing. Children interact through t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alpha Zoo.

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  28. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    78% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    Explore the vastness of space, dig deep into planets to find resources, upgrade your ship and survive against alien life in this short space mining adventure! How far are you willing to travel into the dark unknown? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmodrill.

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  29. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    99% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    Cloudscrapers is a minimalist strategy game with a relaxing atmosphere. Build your tower, manage resources, unlock new tools, and uncover the secrets hidden in the sky. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cloudscrapers.

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    54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    82% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    ESA SHIELD - Earth's Safety Starts with You!Become head of the European Space Agency's Space Safety Department and protect Earth from real cosmic hazards like Asteroids, Space Debris, and Space Weather. This science-based Planetary Protection Simulator combines tower defense, roguelite, and strategy elements to create a unique gameplay experience grounded in reality. Before you can defend Earth… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ESA SHIELD.

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  32. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 291 reviews

    Battle Suit Aces is a tactical deckbuilder that can be played as a clever roguelite or epic campaign full of tender moments, cosmic quests, and charming characters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle Suit Aces.

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  33. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    68% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    The feeling of high-level MMO raids, without the grind. Take on chaotic boss fights solo or in 1-4 player co-op, mastering complex attack patterns and evolving your build each run through randomised upgrades. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nullpoint Protocol.

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  34. Project Scrapper is a casual 2D beat-'em-up where players weaponize physics to compete against other players in various game modes. Features Use gravity rivets to interact with the environment. Turn desks, asteroids and toys into projectiles. Launch other players across the map. Even disassemble the walls of the map to try to eliminate your opponents. Navigate vertically and horizontally. Chang… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Scrapper.

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  35. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    This is a free demo for the upcoming game, The Diner at the End of the Galaxy (releasing in 2025). We're still in beta so do excuse the occasional bug -- rest assured we're working on it. Build and manage your diner, grow exotic ingredients, create a menu that appeals to intergalactic palates, and make deals with powerful factions. Come on in—the Diner is always open for business. Transform an a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Diner at the End of the Galaxy.

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  36. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 91 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    Join Pilo and Prof on an exciting new space adventure! In this charming adventure game, you'll use your Holobook to transform everything you encounter into magical stickers, which you can then use to create an encyclopedia of your journey. With delightful graphics and engaging gameplay, this short and sweet adventure game is perfect for anyone looking for a lighthearted and entertaining experie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pilo and the Holobook.

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    41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    50% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    IMPACT – Your Journey to the Moon Begins Here! Dive into IMPACT, an immersive sci-fi game that takes you to the Moon. Build and manage your own lunar base, generating valuable scientific data used by the European Space Agency (ESA) to train a real AI that will one day land on the Moon. Experience how your decisions directly influence the future of lunar exploration! Key Features: Build Your Lu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IMPACT.

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  40. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, music
    90% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    UPDATE: Nekokami - The Human Restoration Project is now in Early Access! We have made significant improvement to gameplay and graphics - check it at out our developer page or scroll down to "More from Rocket-in-Bottle"! (Screenshot from Early Access version.) ✨Nekokami: Internship is a FREE prologue to the full game Nekokami. This prologue contains 20+ Expeditions a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nekokami: Internship - The Prologue Adventure.

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  41. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    90% User Score Based on 170 reviews

    Apple App Store Steam Google Play Steam version out now for FREE!! Steam version is out now with new adorable planets, online leaderboards & achivements.  Play here  Sputnika Game (Demo) A Cosmic twist on a classic Suika Game. Meet our little friend Sputnik. Help its journey to become the greatest star in the solar system, the Sun! Gameplay Combine two of the same planets to create a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sputnika Game.

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  42. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 1,638 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 5 reviews

    Shape humanity with the power of the gods in Reus 2. Choose your giants, combine natural elements, and manipulate fate to guide the path of civilization. The choices are yours, and so are the consequences. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reus 2.

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  43. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    80% User Score Based on 89 reviews

    A turn-based space mecha mercenary game. You can recruit pilots and captains with varying stories and skills, buy and modify spaceships, mecha, artillery, and fighters, take missions, participate in battles between Galactic Powers, change the situations, and experience different stories. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chaos Front.

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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

    Build your spaceship, manage your crew, and explore the cosmos whilst trying to keep your crew alive and your ship fully functioning. This challenging survival colony sim features deep simulated ship systems and a whole universe to explore. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SpaceSlog.

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  45. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    98% User Score Based on 138,322 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 8 reviews

    Factorio is a game about building and creating automated factories to produce items of increasing complexity, within an infinite 2D world. Use your imagination to design your factory, combine simple elements into ingenious structures, and finally protect it from the creatures who don't really like you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Factorio.

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  46. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    88% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Welcome to an exciting survival colony simulation game that takes you into the vastness of the cosmos! Starting with a small group of colonists, you're tasked to mine resources, refine materials, build structures, and innovate with new technologies. Across generations and centuries, you'll expand your settlement into a thriving civilization and terraform the planet to make it your new home. Prospe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ExoColony: Planet Survival.

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  47. 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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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    81% User Score Based on 148 reviews

    Plant seeds, pull weeds and sell vegetables - all while doing something else! Expand your garden more and more by buying new plots, installing irrigation systems, or fully automating your farm for maximum profit. What will your garden look like? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tuin.

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  50. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 1,175 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 9 reviews

    Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander is a retro sci-fi strategy RPG with a unique blend of base building, exploration and deep tactical JRPG style combat system with capital starships and their idiosyncratic officers, all captured in stunningly beautiful modernized pixel graphics. In Halcyon 6, an unknown alien force is carving a path of destruction towards Earth and you, as the Commander of an immensely… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Halcyon 6 Starbase Commander.

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