The Best Space Games

Update : Nova: Space Armada added at rank #13.
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House of the Dying Sun (2016)

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PC Windows

House of the Dying Sun is a tactical space shooter that puts you in the cockpit of the universe's most terrifying starfighter. Hunt the enemies of the Empire and bring ruin to their people.


  • space
  • simulation
  • flight
  • vr
  • baron
  • single-developer
  • shooter
  • action

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Orbt XL (2017)

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Stay in orbit while avoiding obstacles or being sucked into a black hole. Survive as long as you can while dodging and weaving between the various obstacles, the closer you orbit to the center; the faster you achieve points. The longer you last, the harder it gets. Good Luck and have fun playing with gravity!Simple one button controls; just pressing the Orbt button allows your planet to move away from the black hole, not pressing the button forces your planet to be sucked towards the black hole. Features:


  • arcade
  • space
  • fast-paced
  • attack
  • score
  • casual
  • 2d
  • endless
  • family-friendly
  • addictive
  • soundtrack
  • single-player
  • challenging
  • replay-value
  • sci-fi

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Dyson Sphere Program (2021)

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early access PC Windows

In Dyson Sphere Program, you'll become a space engineer, building Dyson Spheres and managing interplanetary logistics. Explore the universe, gather resources, and design efficient production lines. Will you construct a galactic empire from scratch? Harness the power of the stars and find out!


What we like:
  • Perfect for automation game enthusiasts
  • Unique interplanetary logistics
  • High-quality factory building and logistics
  • Multiple end-game goals and achievements
  • Not reliant on Dyson Sphere completion
What could be improved:
  • Improvements needed in mid-to-late game
  • Challenging planet navigation in late game

  • automation
  • space
  • base-building
  • factory
  • resource-management
  • building
  • simulation
  • sandbox
  • management
  • sci-fi
  • city-building
  • open-world
  • empire

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Beat Invaders (2022)

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PC Windows Linux

Beat Invaders is an unique space action roguelite! Blast your way through enemy fleets, unlock skills, items, ships, and upgrade them! Blast away to a pushing soundtrack and neon visuals!

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  • rogue-like
  • shoot-em-up
  • space
  • bullet-hell
  • attack
  • score
  • rhythm
  • futuristic
  • 3d
  • colourful
  • action
  • casual
  • scroller

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IV: Rings of Saturn (2023)

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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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Reassembly (2015)

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A spaceship building and universe-exploration game. Collect resources, expand and grow your fleet, and conquer your personal galaxy. Stellar ambience by Peaks.


  • space
  • building
  • spaceship
  • sandbox
  • exploration
  • fractal
  • ship-building
  • build-your-own
  • space-exploration
  • strategy

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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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Spaceflight Simulator (2022)

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early access IOS iPhone Android Mac OS PC Windows

In Spaceflight Simulator, you will get to build your rockets, plan launches and flights, attempt landings, deploy payloads and explore new worlds.


  • space
  • simulation
  • sandbox
  • science
  • spaceships
  • exploration
  • flight
  • 2d
  • building

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SpaceEngine (2019)

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early access osvr PC Windows

The world's first science-based photorealistic interactive 3D planetarium that models the entire Universe, using procedural generation for uncharted areas.


  • space
  • simulation
  • science
  • education
  • sandbox
  • procedural
  • open-world
  • vr
  • atmospheric
  • sci-fi
  • realistic
  • simulated
  • family-friendly
  • relaxing
  • colourful

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The Infinite Black 2 (2022)

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Command a fleet of ships to hunt aliens, trade resources and loot treasure! Form corporations with your friends while fighting a never-ending intergalactic war in this open-world online space adventure!


  • space
  • mmo
  • multiplayer
  • movement
  • immersive
  • pvp
  • simulation
  • character
  • open-world
  • grid
  • crafting
  • futuristic
  • sci-fi
  • 3d
  • pve

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