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We filtered the 39 games similar to shapez 2 - Factory down to the 5 that fit the “Space” category. Dyson Sphere Program, Space Colony: Steam Edition and Maia top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to shapez 2 - Factory.

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Within the “Space” category, the closest game to shapez 2 - Factory is Dyson Sphere Program — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Space Colony: Steam Edition and Maia follow close behind.

#1Dyson Sphere Program93#2Space Colony: Steam Edition85#3Maia51#4Imagine Earth50#5The Mims Beginning49
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The best games with a space setting like shapez 2 - Factory

5 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to shapez 2 - Factory. 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.

#1Dyson Sphere Program
93
iRank93
Dyson Sphere Program
StrategyCity Builder
SoloSandbox WorldSpaceBase BuildingManagement3DEarly Access
Steam👍 98%· 91KRAWG👍 85%· 84
Year 2021Dev Youthcat Studio · Gamera GamePlaytime ~8hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, setting scifi and exploration and discovery, while skipping puzzle design

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Steam
#2Space Colony: Steam Edition
85
iRank78
Space Colony: Steam Edition
StrategyCity Builder
SoloSandbox WorldSpaceBase BuildingManagement
Steam👍 80%· 658MC74IGDB77· 3
Year 2015Dev FireFly StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

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SteamGOG
#3Maia
51
iRank44
Maia
StrategyRTS
SoloProceduralSandbox WorldSpaceBase BuildingManagementCraftingEarly Access
Steam👍 44%· 1.1K
Year 2013Dev Simon Roth · Machine StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with shapez 2 - Factory: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and procedural generation

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, survival mechanics and setting scifi, while skipping puzzle design

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Steam
#4Imagine Earth
50
iRank81
Imagine Earth
StrategyRTS
SoloRelaxingSandbox WorldProceduralSpaceBase BuildingCraftingManagement3D
Steam👍 82%· 955OC80· 12
Year 2021Dev Serious BrothersPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with shapez 2 - Factory: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, turn-based strategy and setting scifi, while skipping vibe casual

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SteamGOGEpic
#5The Mims Beginning
49
iRank76
The Mims Beginning
StrategyRTS
SoloCasualSpaceBase BuildingManagement3D
Steam👍 76%· 290
Year 2016Dev Squatting Penguins · Ultimate GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with shapez 2 - Factory: deep simulation, vibe casual and setting space

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, adventure storytelling and setting scifi, while skipping puzzle design

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