The Best Space Games for Linux - Page 2

Update : Seren Nova added at rank #29.
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Kerbal Space Program (2015)

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Mac OS Playstation 4 Xbox One PC Windows Linux

Kerbal Space Program is a sandbox game that puts you in charge of the space program on the planet Kerbin, an Earth-like planet inhabited by adorable green aliens. You will build rockets and fly them, researching advanced parts as you progress. It has a Story mode to introduce players to the game, as well as Sandbox mode for more experienced players.


What we like:
  • Funny and entertaining
  • Educational and teaches real concepts
  • Immensely creative with many possibilities for spaceflight available
  • Great modding community
What could be improved:
  • Complex tech tree and learning curve
  • Potentially overwhelming for new players
  • Requires patience to understand real life concepts

  • simulation
  • flight
  • space
  • physics
  • sandbox

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IV: Rings of Saturn (2023)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows

A physics-based mining sim, set in the thickest debris field in Sol. Every action has a reaction, lasers are invisible without a medium, and your thrust is a potent weapon. Find trade, adapt your equipment to your playstyle, hire a crew to help. Unravel the mysteries of the rings, or just get rich.

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  • space
  • simulation
  • science
  • immersive
  • sci-fi
  • procedural
  • physics
  • top-down
  • vehicle
  • exploration
  • hard-science
  • hidden-gem
  • trucking
  • open-world
  • mineral

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Space Crew: Legendary Edition (2020)

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Playstation 4 Linux Mac OS PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Time for your toughest mission yet! Recruit and train your crew to tackle the growing threat from alien and android armies as you defend Earth to become a Galactic Legend in Space Crew: Legendary Edition. All new content free to existing owners of Space Crew!


  • space
  • simulation
  • sci-fi
  • management
  • survival
  • strategy
  • rogue-like
  • perma-death
  • challenging

14

Starmancer (2021)

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early access PC Windows Mac OS Linux

Starmancer is a space station building game offering gameplay with consequences, a living sandbox environment, crafting, and managing the daily lives of colonists. Send crews out to mine on asteroids, trade with other factions, and explore old alien ruins. Obey protocol or go rogue as you take on the role of a powerful A.I.. Build bustling space ports, secret laboratories, and incubators for mysterious eggs. Defend against starvation, sabotage, and space zombies. Don't worry, you can always grow more humans. The vastness of space awaits. Are you ready?


  • simulation
  • space
  • base-building
  • colony
  • building
  • pixel
  • sandbox
  • strategy
  • sci-fi

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Avorion (2017)

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Mac OS Linux PC Windows

A procedural co-op space sandbox where players can build their own space ships out of dynamically scalable blocks. Fight epic space battles, explore, mine, trade, wage wars and build your own empire to save your galaxy from being torn apart by an unknown enemy.


  • space
  • spaceships
  • building
  • voxel
  • pve
  • economy
  • sandbox
  • simulation
  • choices
  • flight
  • trading
  • third-person
  • 3d
  • sci-fi
  • open-world

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Breakpoint (2020)

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Nintendo Switch Linux Mac OS PC Windows

Breakpoint is an arcade-style space shooter with neon explosions, unique enemies, and a variety of melee weapons that you can use to dispatch your adversaries. You can level up your weapons and build up a "breakpoint" meter to unleash powerful attacks that clear the screen efficiently. Compete in high score challenges and aim to best your own personal record.


What we like:
  • Unique spin on classic arcade trope
  • Variety of melee weapons with unique light/heavy attacks
  • Fast restarts and pick-up-and-play addictiveness
  • Catchy electronica dance track intensifies with each passing enemy
  • High score leaderboards both local and global
What could be improved:
  • Single game mode - no set level mode
  • More game modes would be nice

  • top-down
  • twin-stick
  • shooter
  • space
  • attack
  • score
  • shoot-em-up
  • hack-and-slash
  • fast-paced
  • arcade
  • futuristic
  • colourful
  • retro
  • sci-fi
  • 2d

17

Prosperous Universe (2022)

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early access Linux PC Windows

In Prosperous Universe start your galactic empire by trading on the real-time market exchange with other real players. Build your 1st base from humble beginnings & watch as your business flourishes with complex supply chain strategies. Economics, politics & realism fuel this immersive business MMO.

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  • mmo
  • multiplayer
  • space
  • economy
  • management
  • base-building
  • resource-management
  • simulation
  • trading
  • text
  • sandbox
  • building
  • sci-fi
  • open-world
  • inventory

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Endless Sky (2015)

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Linux PC Windows Mac OS

Endless Sky is a 2D space trading and combat game inspired by the classic Escape Velocity series. Work your way up from a relatively wimpy shuttle, cargo ship, or fighter, to a highly upgraded and customized flagship or to a massive fleet of warships or freighters.

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  • space
  • trading
  • sci-fi
  • open-source
  • 2d
  • simulation
  • open-world
  • entertainment

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Starcom: Nexus (2018)

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Linux PC Windows

Suddenly thrown into an unknown galaxy, you must explore, fight or befriend aliens and transform your ship from a small survey vessel into a powerful battlecruiser to unravel the mystery of the forces that brought you here and find your way home.


  • space
  • sci-fi
  • exploration
  • rpg
  • top-down

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Liberation (2023)

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Linux Mac OS google stadia Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Xbox 360 PC Windows Playstation 3 vita

Fight back against the evil Galactic Federation! It'll be good for humanity and probably OK for you. if you only play one space game this year, play Starfield, if you play two, play Liberation!

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  • space
  • horror
  • simulation
  • action-adventure
  • dystopian
  • sci-fi
  • first-person
  • lore
  • survival-horror
  • psychological
  • soundtrack
  • retro
  • 1990s
  • flight
  • open-universe

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