Best Space Sim Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,128 Space Sim games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Space Sim game rankings were last updated on 2/19/2025.
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1. Dyson Sphere Program
Build the most efficient intergalactic factory in space simulation strategy game Dyson Sphere Program! Harness the power of stars, collect resources, plan and design production lines and develop your interstellar factory from a small space workshop to a galaxy-wide industrial empire.
Dyson Sphere Program holds the #1 spot for "best Space Sim game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 83,838 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 81,884 positive reviews and 1,954 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dyson Sphere Program on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 1/20/2021 |
| Developer | Youthcat Studio |
| Publisher | Gamera Games |
| Steam App Id | 1366540 |
2. Oxygen Not Included
Oxygen Not Included is a space-colony simulation game. Deep inside an alien space rock your industrious crew will need to master science, overcome strange new lifeforms, and harness incredible space tech to survive, and possibly, thrive.
Oxygen Not Included has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Space Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 125,611 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 121,541 positive reviews and 4,070 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 7/30/2019 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Klei Entertainment |
| Publisher | Klei Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 457140 |
3. Universe Sandbox
Create & destroy on an unimaginable scale with a realistic physics-based space simulator. Explore the beauty of our universe and the fragility of our planet. Use science to bend the laws of gravity, collide planets, boil away oceans, fire epic space lasers, and customize your universe.
Universe Sandbox has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Space Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,212 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,261 positive reviews and 951 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $20.09 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Universe Sandbox on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $20.09 |
| Release Date | 8/24/2015 |
| Developer | Giant Army |
| Publisher | Giant Army |
| Steam App Id | 230290 |
4. FTL: Faster Than Light
This "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" allows you to take your ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy filled with glory and bitter defeat.
FTL: Faster Than Light has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Space Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73,795 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,444 positive reviews and 3,351 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play FTL: Faster Than Light on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 9/14/2012 |
| Developer | Subset Games |
| Publisher | Subset Games |
| Steam App Id | 212680 |
5. Kerbal Space Program
In Kerbal Space Program, take charge of the space program for the alien race known as the Kerbals. You have access to an array of parts to assemble fully-functional spacecraft that flies (or doesn’t) based on realistic aerodynamic and orbital physics.
Kerbal Space Program has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Space Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 125,211 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 119,136 positive reviews and 6,075 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Kerbal Space Program on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 4/27/2015 |
| Franchise | Private Division |
| Developer | Squad |
| Publisher | Private Division |
| Steam App Id | 220200 |
6. SpaceEngine
The world's first science-based photorealistic interactive 3D planetarium that models the entire Universe, using procedural generation for uncharted areas.
SpaceEngine has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Space Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,937 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,442 positive reviews and 495 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run SpaceEngine on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 6/11/2019 |
| Developer | Cosmographic Software |
| Publisher | Cosmographic Software |
| Steam App Id | 314650 |
7. Spaceflight Simulator
In Spaceflight Simulator, you will get to build your rockets, plan launches and flights, attempt landings, deploy payloads and explore new worlds.
Spaceflight Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Space Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,928 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,707 positive reviews and 221 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Spaceflight Simulator on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/18/2022 |
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| Steam App Id | 1718870 |
8. Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander
Design and simulate the starships of your dreams! Command your ship or fleet in epic battles and manage your crew while exploring a dangerous galaxy. Play alone or with friends, test your ships in online PvP, and let your imagination reach for the stars!
Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Space Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,720 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,202 positive reviews and 518 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/24/2022 |
| Developer | Walternate Realities |
| Publisher | Walternate Realities |
| Steam App Id | 799600 |
9. Fractal Block World
This is a surreal exploration game. Explore a massive fractal with great complexities. You can shrink infinitely to go deeper into the fractal. Or you can become larger by growing. Inner space awaits you in this infinite world.
Fractal Block World has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Space Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 500 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 495 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Fractal Block World on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 10/18/2021 |
| Developer | Dan Hathaway |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1540570 |
10. Mars First Logistics
Build physically simulated rovers and transport awkwardly shaped cargo across the surface of Mars. Earn funds, unlock new parts, and use your ingenuity to help the martians establish a new home. Playable solo or in online co-op!
Mars First Logistics has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Space Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,184 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,147 positive reviews and 37 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 6/22/2023 |
| Developer | Shape Shop |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1532200 |
More Space Sim Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Space Sim games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,416 | 1/20/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6,230 | 7/30/2019 | 95 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 304 | 8/24/2015 | 94 | $20.09 | Steam Charts | |
| 773 | 9/14/2012 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,579 | 4/27/2015 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 105 | 6/11/2019 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 78 | 2/18/2022 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 330 | 10/24/2022 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 10/18/2021 | 91 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 6/22/2023 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 207 | 6/12/2012 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 245 | 3/13/2024 | 91 | $22.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 11/15/2018 | 91 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 34 | 7/21/2023 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 100 | 10/30/2015 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 7/24/2024 | 89 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/3/2024 | 89 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/13/2017 | 89 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/28/2014 | 88 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 195 | 9/2/2024 | 88 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Oxygen Not Included on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Universe Sandbox on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 6). FTL: Faster Than Light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Kerbal Space Program on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 8). SpaceEngine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 25). Spaceflight Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 14). Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 18). Fractal Block World on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 21). Mars First Logistics on Steam. Steam Store.