Best Space Games on Steam

Steam currently has 7,281 Space 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 game rankings were last updated on 3/9/2026.

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1. RimWorld

A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.

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RimWorld holds the #1 spot for "best Space game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 234,958 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 230,028 positive reviews and 4,930 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $34.99 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 $34.99
Release Date 10/17/2018
Developer Ludeon Studios
Publisher Ludeon Studios
Steam App Id 294100

2. Deep Rock Galactic

Deep Rock Galactic is a 1-4 player co-op FPS featuring dwarven space miners, procedurally-generated destructible environments, and endless hordes of alien monsters. Explore cave systems, mine for minerals, and work together to survive!

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Deep Rock Galactic has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Space games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 370,581 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 360,192 positive reviews and 10,389 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $8.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Deep Rock Galactic on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $8.99
Release Date 5/13/2020
Franchise Coffee Stain
Developer Ghost Ship Games
Publisher Coffee Stain Publishing
Steam App Id 548430

3. 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.

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Dyson Sphere Program has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Space games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 89,725 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 87,515 positive reviews and 2,210 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
Publishers
Steam App Id 1366540

4. STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack

Command or corrupt an entire galaxy in the definitive Star Wars strategy collection. It is a time of galactic civil war. Will you take up the reins of the Rebellion, assume control of the Empire, or rule the Star Wars Underworld?

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STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Space games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 41,663 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40,702 positive reviews and 961 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 STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 5/26/2010
Developer Petroglyph
Publishers
Steam App Id 32470

5. 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.

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Oxygen Not Included has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Space games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 138,389 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 133,939 positive reviews and 4,450 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

6. shapez 2

Dive into a factory-building game with the focus on just that – building huge space factories! Design sprawling multi-level factories and satisfying production lines without limits. Tackle progressively challenging automation goals at your own pace, without the threat of enemies.

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shapez 2 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Space games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,121 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,826 positive reviews and 295 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play shapez 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $29.99
Release Date 8/15/2024
Franchise tobspr Games
Developer tobspr Games
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Steam App Id 2162800

7. Picayune Dreams

Picayune Dreams is a roguelike blend of bullet heaven horde survival, and bullet hell gameplay. Adrift across the endless void, you must fend off thousands of nightmarish and otherwordly creatures. Uncover a mysterious and surreal story. And don't forget. You mu [TRANSMISSION INTERRUPTED...]

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Picayune Dreams has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Space games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,223 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,175 positive reviews and 48 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Picayune Dreams on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 12/4/2023
Franchise 2 Left Thumbs
Developers
Publisher 2 Left Thumbs
Steam App Id 2088840

9. Gravitas

Gravitas is a short first-person puzzle platforming game that transports you to the Gallery of Refined Gravity. Manipulate gravity and the gallery itself to prove yourself a pupil worthy of the Curator’s masterwork.

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Gravitas has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Space games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,032 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,887 positive reviews and 145 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free 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.

Release Date 8/23/2019
Developer Galaxy Shark Studios
Publisher Galaxy Shark Studios
Steam App Id 1067310

10. LEGO® Star Wars™ - The Complete Saga

Kick Some Brick in I through VI! Play through all six Star Wars movies in one videogame! Adding new characters, new levels, new features and for the first time ever, the chance to build and battle your way through a fun Star Wars galaxy on your PC!

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LEGO® Star Wars™ - The Complete Saga has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Space games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,866 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,052 positive reviews and 814 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 11/12/2009
Developer Traveller's Tales
Publishers
Steam App Id 32440

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391
8/15/2024
95
$29.99
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23
12/4/2023
95
$4.99
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4/25/2024
95
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8/23/2019
95
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95
11/12/2009
95
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4/10/2024
94
$23.99
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8/24/2015
94
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6/18/2020
94
$24.99
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94
$12.99
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1,397
4/27/2015
94
$39.99
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524
9/14/2012
94
$3.49
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The Planet Crafter: Prologue steam charts
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12/19/2021
94
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South Scrimshaw, Part One steam charts
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6/9/2023
94
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94
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Soures & References

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  • Valve Corporation. (2026, March 11). Deep Rock Galactic on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, February 27). Dyson Sphere Program on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, March 11). STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, March 11). Oxygen Not Included on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, March 6). shapez 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, March 4). Picayune Dreams on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, March 2). Aliya: Timelink on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, December 28). Gravitas on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, March 11). LEGO® Star Wars™ - The Complete Saga on Steam. Steam Store.

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