14 Simulation games like Space Engineers that you should try

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We filtered the 18 games similar to Space Engineers down to the 14 that fit the “Simulation” category. No Man's Sky, Scrap Mechanic and Minecraft top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Space Engineers.

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

The best simulation games like Space Engineers

14 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

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting 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

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationCraftingFirst PersonThird PersonEarly Access

Steam👍 92%· 117KRAWG👍 70%· 124

Year 2016Dev Axolot GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with online features and base building, while skipping combat tactical

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationCraftingFirst PersonThird Person

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Year 2016Dev Mojang StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the crafting sandboxes cluster, with sandbox freedom, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world, while skipping combat tactical

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting 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

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

MultiplayerSoloCo-opSandbox WorldOpen WorldCraftingExploration

Steam👍 98%· 1.0MRAWG👍 88%· 2.5KMC89IGDB91· 13OC90· 76

Year 2016Dev ChucklefishPlaytime ~13hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the crafting sandboxes cluster, with sandbox freedom, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, visual novel storytelling and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloSandbox WorldCraftingRelaxingCozy

Steam👍 93%· 43KIGDB70· 1OC83· 11

Year 2022Dev niceplay games · tinyBuildOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the crafting sandboxes cluster, with sandbox freedom, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, deep RPG systems and vibe relaxing, while skipping survival mechanics

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#7Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloSandbox WorldCraftingRelaxingCozy

Steam👍 93%· 43KRAWG👍 72%· 190OC77· 8

Year 2022Dev niceplay games · tinyBuildPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Both are crafting sandboxes — sharing sandbox freedom, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, puzzle design and vibe relaxing, while skipping survival mechanics

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#8Kitchen Simulator 2015

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloMeleeSandbox WorldExplorationCraftingFirst Person

Steam👍 40%· 329

Year 2015Dev WhackAKey GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Both are crafting sandboxes — sharing sandbox freedom, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, vibe casual and strong narrative focus, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloCo-opSandbox WorldCraftingFirst Person

Steam👍 85%· 19KOC70· 7

Year 2019Dev Big Cheese Studio · Forever Entertainment S.A.On PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the crafting sandboxes cluster, with sandbox freedom, deep simulation and sandbox world

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, vibe relaxing and resource management, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#10Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloSandbox WorldCraftingThird PersonIsometric

IGDB78· 2

Year 2017Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Android · iOS

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual isometric and free to play, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#11Poly Bridge

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloSandbox WorldCraftingHardcoreCozy

Steam👍 91%· 19KIGDB75· 2OC66· 12

Year 2016Dev Dry CactusOn Linux · Android · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, punishing difficulty and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping adventure storytelling

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Steam Nintendo

#12VTOL VR: AH-94 Attack Helicopter

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCreative Sandbox

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalMeleeSandbox WorldFirst Person

Steam👍 98%· 21K

Year 2017Dev Boundless DynamicsPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Shared with Space Engineers: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and sandbox world

≠ Stands apart with historical setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

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Steam

#13VTOL VR

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCreative Sandbox

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalMeleeSandbox WorldFirst Person

Steam👍 98%· 21K

Year 2017Dev Boundless DynamicsPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Shared with Space Engineers: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and sandbox world

≠ Where it differs: brings historical setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

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Steam

#14Besiege

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCreative Sandbox

MultiplayerCo-opSoloTacticalSandbox WorldThird Person

Steam👍 95%· 52KIGDB85· 1OC78· 10

Year 2020Dev Spiderling GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Space Engineers, expect sandbox freedom, deep simulation and sandbox world

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, setting medieval and historical setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

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