Games like What's So Metal About Space Probes?

"Titans of Space PLUS" is a virtual reality game that offers a guided tour of familiar and unfamiliar celestial bodies, scale comparisons, and factoids about the universe. Players can explore various spaces at their own pace while learning about the wonders of our cosmos. This immersive and educational experience is perfect for both VR enthusiasts and those curious about space.

What's So Off About This Small Town? is a hack and riff of Jared Sinclair's What's So Cool About Outer Space? about creating and getting lost in a weird and dark small town. Think of places like Twin Peaks and you've got the general idea. Players rotate the role of the TOWN, who is responsible for keeping things off (and making sure the characters stay cocooned in the web of the town, never leavin…

What's So Cool About Hulijings? is a hack of Jared Sinclair's What's So Cool About Outer Space? Thematically, it is a spin-off of my other game Taels of the Heisty Vixens. Hulijings (lit. fox spirits) are beautiful tricksters in Chinese folklore. They are master thieves and seducers aided by their cantrips, and are often seen indulging in acts of hedonism. In this game, you create your own hulijin…

In Voyager: Grand Tour, players launch the Voyager space probe through a series of physics-based puzzles, slingshotting around beautifully-rendered 3D planets in missions set throughout the Solar System. Successfully completing missions unlocks mission replays from Voyager's perspective, offering a unique view of the Solar System. With its blend of scientific accuracy and challenging gameplay, Voyager: Grand Tour is a must-play for fans of puzzle games and space exploration.

"Polynomial 2" is a musical rhythm-based tunnel shooter game where players fly through vibrant, abstract geometric landsces, all set to a thumping electronic soundtrack. The game features a variety of modes, including a level editor, and challenges players to shoot and dodge objects in time with the music. Players can also create and share their own custom levels with the community.

Outer Wilds is an open-world mystery about a looping timeloop in a strange, ancient solar system. Explore ruins of alien civilizations, discover their secrets, and survive long enough to break the cycle in this immersive and engaging space adventure. With its unique narrative and intriguing gameplay mechanics, Outer Wilds offers a one-of-a-kind experience for fans of sci-fi and exploration.

SpaceEngine is a realistic Universe simulator, featuring trillions of galaxies, stars, and planets at their actual scale, all shown in 1:1 ratio. Explore the solar system and beyond, seamlessly transitioning from planetary surfaces to interstellar space. With procedural 3D terrain and textures, every celestial body is detailed and interactive, allowing you to study or simply appreciate the beauty of our Universe. Spacecraft with Newtonian physics are also available for those interested in space exploration .

"Spark the Electric Jester 2" is a fast-paced 2D platformer game featuring a robot named Spark. Equipped with electric abilities, Spark must save the world from an evil force. The game offers challenging levels, various upgrades, and intense boss battles that test your skills and reflexes. With its vibrant graphics and electrifying gameplay, Spark the Electric Jester 2 promises an exciting experience for fans of the platformer genre.

"Far Beyond: A Space Odyssey VR" is a thrilling virtual reality game that takes players on a journey through space. Experience breathtaking visuals as you explore distant planets, navigate through asteroid fields, and engage in intense space battles. With a variety of missions and challenges to complete, this game offers hours of immersive gameplay.

"FUR Squadron" is an arcade space shooter with a 90's shooter flair, featuring smooth controls and a modern visual style. Players follow the adventure of a team of elite pilots fighting against the Skal Empire in retrowave aesthetic environments, with six levels of difficulty and an original synthesizer soundtrack. The game offers a narrative-driven on-rails experience and is compatible with Steam Deck.