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Space Haven is hard to replace: few games combine deep simulation, sandbox world and setting space in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 17 gameplay attributes and found 32 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Oxygen Not Included, Surviving Mars and This War of Mine lead the list, with Oxygen Not Included reaching a 93/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Space Haven special.

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Year 2026Dev Bugbyte Ltd.

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The closest game to Space Haven is Oxygen Not Included — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Surviving Mars and This War of Mine follow close behind.

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Games like Space Haven

32 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Oxygen Not Included
StrategyColony Sim
SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldSci-FiSpaceBase BuildingManagementCraftingExploration
Steam👍 97%· 140KRAWG👍 85%· 379MC86
Year 2017Dev Klei EntertainmentPlaytime ~7hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing deep simulation, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, punishing difficulty and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep RPG systems

Surviving Mars
StrategyColony Sim
SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldSpaceSci-FiBase BuildingManagementExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 80%· 28KIGDB74· 7OC77· 60
Year 2018Dev Haemimont Games · Paradox InteractiveOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom.

≠ Missing: deep RPG systems.

This War of Mine
StrategyColony Sim
SoloCraftingBase BuildingManagementStealth
Steam👍 94%· 97KRAWG👍 83%· 1.2KMC83OC85· 57
Year 2014Dev 11 Bit Studios · 11 bit studiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing survival mechanics, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep RPG systems

Jurassic World Evolution 2
StrategyColony Sim
SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldSci-FiManagementBase BuildingExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 90%· 46KIGDB72· 5OC79· 81
Year 2021Dev Frontier DevelopmentsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing deep simulation, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping deep RPG systems

Pacific Drive
StrategyColony Sim
SoloSandbox WorldSci-FiExplorationCraftingBase BuildingManagement
Steam👍 83%· 26KRAWG👍 69%· 85IGDB84· 5OC80· 77
Year 2024Dev Ironwood Studio · Kepler InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing survival mechanics, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, horror tension and racing gameplay, while skipping deep RPG systems

Forager
StrategyColony Sim
SoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyCraftingExplorationBase BuildingManagementPixel ArtIsometric
Steam👍 90%· 43KIGDB71· 4OC76· 28
Year 2019Dev Hop Frog · Humble BundleOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing survival mechanics, deep simulation and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping setting space

Fallout Shelter
StrategyColony Sim
SoloSandbox WorldSci-FiBase BuildingManagementCrafting
Steam👍 88%· 81KIGDB68· 9
Year 2015Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing deep simulation, deep RPG systems and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, vibe casual and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping open world exploration

Satisfactory
StrategyColony Sim
SoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldSci-FiBase BuildingExplorationCraftingManagementEarly Access
Steam👍 97%· 270KRAWG👍 89%· 355IGDB95· 2OC91· 26
Year 2024Dev Coffee Stain StudiosPlaytime ~12hOn PC

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing deep simulation, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping deep RPG systems

Factorio
StrategyColony Sim
SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldSci-FiBase BuildingManagementCraftingExplorationIsometricPixel Art
Steam👍 98%· 229KRAWG👍 87%· 808MC83IGDB86· 2OC82· 14
Year 2020Dev Wube SoftwarePlaytime ~20hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of colony sims: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, co op and visual 2d, while skipping deep RPG systems

Stacklands
StrategyColony Sim
SoloFantasyManagementBase BuildingIsometric
Steam👍 96%· 29KRAWG👍 70%· 60
Year 2022Dev Sokpop CollectivePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing deep simulation, survival mechanics and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, roguelike runs and turn-based strategy, while skipping deep RPG systems

Dyson Sphere Program
StrategyCity Builder
SoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldSpaceSci-FiBase BuildingExplorationManagementEarly Access
Steam👍 98%· 91KRAWG👍 85%· 84
Year 2021Dev Youthcat Studio · Gamera GamePlaytime ~8hOn PC

✓ Like Space Haven, it's known for deep simulation, sandbox freedom and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with visual 3d and visual third person, while skipping deep RPG systems

shapez
StrategyCity Builder
SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldBase BuildingManagementCraftingExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 96%· 15K
Year 2020Dev Tobias Springer · PrismatikaOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Like Space Haven, it's known for sandbox freedom, deep simulation and sandbox world

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and procedural generation, while skipping deep RPG systems

Rusty's Retirement
StrategyCity Builder
SoloSandbox WorldFantasySci-FiManagementBase BuildingPixel ArtIsometric
Steam👍 97%· 15K
Year 2024Dev Mister Morris GamesPlaytime ~18hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, vibe casual and vibe relaxing, while skipping deep RPG systems

Songs of Syx
StrategyGrand Strategy
SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyBase BuildingExplorationManagementIsometricPixel ArtEarly Access
Steam👍 95%· 8.2K
Year 2020Dev Jake the Dev · Jakob de LavalPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Space Haven, it's known for deep simulation, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, vibe casual and combat tactical, while skipping deep RPG systems

shapez 2 - Factory
StrategyCity Builder
SoloSandbox WorldSpaceManagementCraftingBase BuildingEarly Access
Steam👍 97%· 14K
Dev tobspr Games · Gamera GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe casual and vibe relaxing, while skipping deep RPG systems

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Space Haven?
The closest game to Space Haven is Oxygen Not Included, scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. They share 12 gameplay attributes, including deep simulation, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Space Haven?
The three closest games to Space Haven are: 1. Oxygen Not Included (93/100, 12 shared attributes) 2. Surviving Mars (96/100, 12 shared attributes) 3. This War of Mine (90/100, 6 shared attributes). All share Space Haven's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 32 candidates across 17 dimensions.
Is Surviving Mars similar to Space Haven?
Yes, very much so — Surviving Mars scores 96/100 similarity to Space Haven. They share 12 attributes, including deep simulation and survival mechanics. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Simulation games are similar to Space Haven?
The best Simulation games similar to Space Haven are Oxygen Not Included, Surviving Mars, This War of Mine and Jurassic World Evolution 2. All share the Simulation genre alongside other key Space Haven attributes like deep simulation, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom.
How is similarity to Space Haven calculated?
We compare Space Haven against every game in our catalog using 17 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Space Haven experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.