Best Space Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,183 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 7/18/2024.
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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 190,668 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 186,858 positive reviews and 3,810 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $27.99 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 | $27.99 |
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 badass space Dwarves, 100% destructible environments, procedurally-generated caves, and endless hordes of alien monsters.
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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 302,669 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 294,113 positive reviews and 8,556 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 possible to play Deep Rock Galactic on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Steam Price | $29.99 |
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 79,899 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 78,040 positive reviews and 1,859 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 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 | $17.99 |
Release Date | 1/21/2021 |
Developer | Youthcat Studio |
Publisher | Gamera Games |
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 36,491 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,618 positive reviews and 873 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 | 5/25/2010 |
Developer | Petroglyph |
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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 117,545 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 113,725 positive reviews and 3,820 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. 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 #6 spot for the best Space games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,597 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,472 positive reviews and 125 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
Release Date | 8/24/2019 |
Developer | Galaxy Shark Studios |
Publisher | Galaxy Shark Studios |
Steam App Id | 1067310 |
7. 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 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Space games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,545 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,801 positive reviews and 744 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 |
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Steam App Id | 32440 |
8. The Planet Crafter
A space survival open world terraforming crafting game, designed for 1 to 10 players. Alter the ecosystem of an inhospitable planet to render it habitable for humanity. Survive, gather resources, and build your base. Then, generate oxygen, warmth, and pressure to create a brand new biosphere.
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The Planet Crafter has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Space games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,679 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,154 positive reviews and 1,525 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $23.99 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 | $23.99 |
Release Date | 4/10/2024 |
Developer | Miju Games |
Publisher | Miju Games |
Steam App Id | 1284190 |
9. Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance
The last days of man are at hand.. Two years after the Infinite War the once great warring nations now lie in ruins, and humanity’s hope for a brighter future is nothing but a bitter memory. A new, seemingly unstoppable enemy, supported by the zealots of The Order, now seeks to eradicate mankind: UEF, Aeon Loyalist, and Cybran alike.
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Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Space games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,786 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,380 positive reviews and 406 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance on the Steam Deck.
Steam Price | $12.99 |
Release Date | 9/28/2011 |
Developer | Gas Powered Games |
Publisher | Square Enix |
Steam App Id | 9420 |
10. 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. VR optional.
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Universe Sandbox has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Space games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,404 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,492 positive reviews and 912 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
Release Date | 8/24/2015 |
Developer | Giant Army |
Publisher | Giant Army |
Steam App Id | 230290 |
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20,927 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $27.99 | Steam Charts | ||
8,596 | 5/13/2020 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | ||
2,535 | 1/21/2021 | 96 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | ||
1,715 | 5/25/2010 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | ||
8,294 | 7/30/2019 | 95 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | ||
8 | 8/24/2019 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
258 | 11/12/2009 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | ||
3,256 | 4/10/2024 | 94 | $23.99 | Steam Charts | ||
712 | 9/28/2011 | 94 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | ||
336 | 8/24/2015 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | ||
785 | 6/18/2020 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | ||
1,035 | 9/14/2012 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | ||
14 | 12/19/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1,792 | 4/27/2015 | 94 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | ||
41 | 12/4/2023 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | ||
6 | 8/31/2021 | 94 | $12.49 | Steam Charts | ||
265 | 8/7/2007 | 93 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 6/9/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
15 | 9/7/2010 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | ||
140 | 3/27/2019 | 93 | $17.99 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Deep Rock Galactic on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 4). Dyson Sphere Program on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). Oxygen Not Included on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 10). Gravitas on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). LEGO® Star Wars™ - The Complete Saga on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). The Planet Crafter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 11). Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). Universe Sandbox on Steam. Steam Store.