Best Space Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,666 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 12/13/2024.
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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.
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 199,982 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 195,984 positive reviews and 3,998 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 badass space Dwarves, 100% destructible environments, procedurally-generated caves, and endless hordes of alien monsters.
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 325,893 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 316,953 positive reviews and 8,940 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.89 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 | $9.89 |
| 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.
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 82,801 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 80,874 positive reviews and 1,927 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 | 1/21/2021 |
| 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?
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 37,550 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,664 positive reviews and 886 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 |
| 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.
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 123,494 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 119,485 positive reviews and 4,009 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! Construct sprawling multi-level factories and satisfying production lines without limits. Tackle increasingly complex automation challenges at your own pace – you won’t have to worry about enemies.
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 9,500 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,343 positive reviews and 157 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. At the moment, it is possible to play shapez 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 8/15/2024 |
| Franchise | tobspr Games |
| Developer | tobspr Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2162800 |
7. Mouthwashing
The five crew members of the Tulpar are stranded in the empty reaches of space, shrouded in perpetual sunset. God is not watching.
Mouthwashing 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 18,178 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,712 positive reviews and 466 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 9/26/2024 |
| Franchise | CRITICAL REFLEX |
| Developer | Wrong Organ |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2475490 |
8. Aliya: Timelink
The player connects to a girl in distress in space thousands of years later? How will they resolve the crisis and discover the truth? Through the mechanism of real-time synchronization, the game breaks through the dimensional wall and creates an immersive dialogue across time and space.
Aliya: Timelink has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Space games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,802 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,755 positive reviews and 47 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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.
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 4/25/2024 |
| Developer | TDGame |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2704110 |
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.
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 6,729 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,595 positive reviews and 134 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 |
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!
LEGO® Star Wars™ - The Complete Saga 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 23,007 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,249 positive reviews and 758 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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| 17,726 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6,300 | 5/13/2020 | 96 | $9.89 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,601 | 1/21/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,408 | 5/25/2010 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8,347 | 7/30/2019 | 95 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 662 | 8/15/2024 | 95 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 414 | 9/26/2024 | 95 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 44 | 4/25/2024 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/24/2019 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 250 | 11/12/2009 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,527 | 4/10/2024 | 94 | $16.79 | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 12/4/2023 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 299 | 8/24/2015 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 572 | 9/28/2011 | 94 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 845 | 6/18/2020 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 972 | 9/14/2012 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,703 | 4/27/2015 | 94 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 12/19/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/31/2021 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 6/9/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Deep Rock Galactic on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). Dyson Sphere Program on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Oxygen Not Included on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). shapez 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Mouthwashing on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 8). Aliya: Timelink on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 8). Gravitas on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 8). LEGO® Star Wars™ - The Complete Saga on Steam. Steam Store.