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We filtered the 18 games similar to Space Engineers down to the 4 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. No Man's Sky, Starbound and Terraria top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Space Engineers.

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox
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SoloMultiplayer
Year 2013Dev Keen Software House
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Steam ↗Xbox ↗

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Space Engineers is No Man's Sky — scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. Starbound and Terraria follow close behind.

#1No Man's Sky89#2Starbound87#3Terraria82#4Loddlenaut81
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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Space Engineers

4 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Space Engineers. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

#1No Man's Sky
89
iRank76
No Man's Sky
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldSpaceSci-FiExplorationCraftingFirst PersonThird Person
Steam👍 85%· 407KRAWG👍 67%· 1.6KMC75IGDB74· 38OC71· 149
Year 2016Dev Hello GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of crafting sandboxes: sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and strong narrative focus, while skipping combat tactical

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SteamGOGXbox
#2Starbound
87
iRank84
Starbound
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldSci-FiSpaceCraftingExploration
Steam👍 90%· 123KRAWG👍 73%· 852MC81IGDB87· 5OC85· 19
Year 2016Dev ChucklefishPlaytime ~17hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are crafting sandboxes — sharing sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, precision platforming and vibe casual, while skipping deep simulation

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SteamGOG
#3Terraria
82
iRank86
Terraria
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldSci-FiCraftingExploration
Steam👍 97%· 1.5MRAWG👍 80%· 2.5KMC81IGDB81· 13OC79· 33
Year 2011Dev Engine Software · 505 GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are crafting sandboxes — sharing sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping combat tactical

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SteamGOGXbox
#4Loddlenaut
81
iRank92
Loddlenaut
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldSci-FiExplorationCraftingThird Person
Steam👍 98%· 5.7KOC81· 13
Year 2023Dev Moon Lagoon · Secret ModePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the crafting sandboxes cluster, with sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: vibe relaxing, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe casual, while skipping deep simulation

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Steam

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