6 Games with a sci-fi setting like Dyson Sphere Program that you should try

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We filtered the 37 games similar to Dyson Sphere Program down to the 6 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Space Colony: Steam Edition, Surviving Mars and The Mims Beginning top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dyson Sphere Program.

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

The best games with a sci-fi setting like Dyson Sphere Program

6 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dyson Sphere Program. Each one has been evaluated across 13 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Space Colony: Steam Edition

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldSpaceSci-FiBase BuildingManagementExploration

Steam👍 80%· 658MC74IGDB77· 3

Year 2015Dev FireFly StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of city builders: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and visual 2d, while skipping visual 3d

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldSpaceSci-FiBase BuildingManagementExploration

Steam👍 80%· 28KIGDB74· 7OC77· 60

Year 2018Dev Haemimont Games · Paradox InteractiveOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Dyson Sphere Program, expect deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics and visual isometric, while skipping visual 3d

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSci-FiSpaceBase BuildingManagement3D

Steam👍 76%· 290

Year 2016Dev Squatting Penguins · Ultimate GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Dyson Sphere Program: deep simulation, setting scifi and setting space

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, adventure storytelling and vibe casual, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#4Jurassic World Evolution

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldSci-FiManagementBase BuildingExploration

Steam👍 87%· 55KIGDB74· 13OC71· 99

Year 2018Dev Frontier Developments · Universal PicturesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the city builders cluster, with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping setting space

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#5X-COM: Terror From the Deep

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloSci-FiBase BuildingManagementTactical

Steam👍 91%· 925RAWG👍 62%· 128

Year 1995Dev MicroProse Software · 2K GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS

✓ Both are city builders — sharing deep simulation, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, roguelike runs and horror tension, while skipping sandbox freedom

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloSandbox WorldSci-FiManagementBase Building

Steam👍 97%· 15K

Year 2024Dev Mister Morris GamesPlaytime ~18hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the city builders cluster, with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, vibe casual and vibe relaxing, while skipping open world exploration

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