5 Games with a space setting like Kerbal Space Program that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Kerbal Space Program down to the 5 that fit the “Space” category. X: Beyond the Frontier, X2: The Threat and SpaceEngine top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Kerbal Space Program.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

The best games with a space setting like Kerbal Space Program

5 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Kerbal Space Program. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1X: Beyond the Frontier

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldSpaceSci-FiExplorationFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 75%· 387RAWG👍 56%· 32MC67IGDB30· 1

Year 1999Dev Egosoft · THQPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, melee combat and resource management, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldSpaceSci-FiExplorationFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 83%· 522RAWG👍 58%· 36MC72IGDB67· 2

Year 2003Dev EgosoftPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, melee combat and resource management, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldSci-FiSpaceExploration

Steam👍 96%· 16KRAWG👍 89%· 36

Year 2019Dev Vladimir RomanyukPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, vibe relaxing and strong narrative focus, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldSpaceSci-FiExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 96%· 102KIGDB85· 7OC85· 61

Year 2019Dev Mobius Digital · Annapurna InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, deep simulation and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#5The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldSpaceExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 88%· 9.0KIGDB82· 16OC79· 90

Year 2014Dev The AstronautsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, open world exploration and setting space

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

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