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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 32 games similar to Space Haven down to the 16 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. The Mims Beginning, Surviving Mars and Oxygen Not Included top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Space Haven.

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Year 2026Dev Bugbyte Ltd.

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Space Haven is The Mims Beginning — scoring 29/100 on our similarity scale. Surviving Mars and Oxygen Not Included follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Space Haven

16 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Space Haven. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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.

#1The Mims Beginning
The Mims Beginning
StrategyRTS
SoloSci-FiFantasySpaceBase BuildingManagement
Steam👍 76%· 290
Year 2016Dev Squatting Penguins · Ultimate GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Space Haven: deep simulation, setting scifi and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, adventure storytelling and vibe casual, while skipping deep RPG systems

Previews:Video game news outlets had this to say on 2 years old beta demo - bear in mind that the game underwent dramatic development since then: "The gameplay so far feels pretty solid, and is very much in line with what you’d expect from a city builder.

Where it drifts furthest from Space Haven: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Space Haven.

It predates Space Haven by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Game mode100Setting100Progression87Genre50Visuals0
#2Surviving Mars
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.

It predates Space Haven by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression92Setting89Visuals77
#3Oxygen Not Included
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

In the space-colony simulation game Oxygen Not Included you’ll find that scarcities of oxygen, warmth and sustenance are constant threats to your colony's survival.

Where it drifts furthest from Space Haven: visuals.

It predates Space Haven by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Progression100Game mode87Setting87Visuals0
Kenshi
StrategyRTS
SoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasySci-FiExplorationBase BuildingCraftingManagementIsometric
Steam👍 96%· 112KRAWG👍 77%· 191MC75IGDB84· 1
Year 2018Dev Lo-Fi GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, adventure storytelling and stealth mechanics, while skipping setting space

A free-roaming squad based RPG. Focusing on open-ended sandbox gameplay features rather than a linear story. Be a trader, a thief, a rebel, a warlord, an adventurer, a farmer, a slave, or just food for the cannibals. Research new equipment and craft new gear.

Where it drifts furthest from Space Haven: setting.

It predates Space Haven by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Game mode100World100Progression91Visuals59Genre50Setting48
Maia
StrategyRTS
SoloSandbox WorldSci-FiSpaceBase BuildingManagementCraftingEarly Access
Steam👍 44%· 1.1K
Year 2013Dev Simon Roth · Machine StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy and procedural generation, while skipping deep RPG systems

About This Game Maia is a strange and hostile alien world, toxic to humans, yet lush with new life. Your mission is to colonise this poison eden, survive it's dangers and establish humanity's first foothold in the stars.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Space Haven.

It predates Space Haven by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Game mode100Progression95Setting89World51Genre50
Space Colony: Steam Edition
StrategyCity Builder
SoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldSpaceSci-FiBase BuildingManagementExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 80%· 658MC74IGDB77· 3
Year 2015Dev FireFly StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and visual 2d, while skipping deep RPG systems

Half way across the galaxy with limited resources, a mega corporation looking over your shoulder and a ragtag crew expecting a pay cheque, it's up to you to survive and turn a profit. You have a base to build and hostile alien threats to neutralise, but ignore your crew and the colony is doomed.

It predates Space Haven by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Game mode100World100Progression93Setting90Visuals57Genre50
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

Dyson Sphere Program is a sci-fi simulation game with space, adventure, exploration and factory automation elements where you can build your own galactic industrial empire from scratch. In the distant future, the power of science and technology has ushered a new age to the human race.

Where it drifts furthest from Space Haven: visuals.

Game mode100World100Progression93Setting90Genre50Visuals0
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

Rusty's Retirement is an idle-farming simulator designed to sit at the bottom of your screen allowing you to work on other tasks while caring for your farm! Grow crops: Plant crops and watch Rusty get to work as he waters, nurtures, and harvests.

Where it drifts furthest from Space Haven: setting.

Game mode100Progression86Visuals85World80Genre50Setting48
Imagine Earth
StrategyRTS
SoloSandbox WorldSci-FiSpaceBase BuildingCraftingManagementIsometric
Steam👍 82%· 955OC80· 12
Year 2021Dev Serious BrothersPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, puzzle design and turn-based strategy, while skipping deep RPG systems

Planetary Colonization Imagine Earth is a real-time planet simulation and a build up strategy game. Your job as a space colony manager is to explore and populate distant planets. Build up thriving and profitable colonies on a global scale and trade resources and goods into space.

Where it drifts furthest from Space Haven: visuals.

Game mode100Progression96Setting72World56Genre50Visuals30
Unstoppable Gorg
StrategyTower Defense
SoloSci-FiSpaceIsometricMelee
Steam👍 79%· 307MC73IGDB73· 2
Year 2012Dev FuturemarkPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Space Haven, it's known for setting scifi, setting space and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, vibe casual and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

Get ready to experience a revolution in tower defense that will send you spinning. Unstoppable Gorg challenges you to defend the solar system from fearsome aliens by sending satellites into orbit. Unlike other tower defense games, in Unstoppable Gorg you can move your towers by rotating the orbits that surround planets, moons and space stations.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Space Haven.

It predates Space Haven by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Game mode100Setting88Visuals77Genre50
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

Where it drifts furthest from Space Haven: visuals and setting.

It predates Space Haven by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Progression94Game mode85World72Setting28Visuals0
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

Where it drifts furthest from Space Haven: setting.

Genre100World100Progression92Game mode86Visuals77Setting38
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

Pacific Drive is a run-based, first-person driving survival game. Your car is your only companion as you navigate a surreal and anomaly-filled reimagining of the Pacific Northwest.

Where it drifts furthest from Space Haven: visuals and setting.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100World58Setting26Visuals0
#14Factorio
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

Factorio is an isometric space real-time strategy developed by Wube Software. ###Story An astronaut is stranded on the surface of a distant unknown planet, that is full with low life forms and fossil fuels. His main objective now is to survive and build a rocket to leave the planet.

Where it drifts furthest from Space Haven: game mode and setting.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals89Setting36Game mode34
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

FICSIT - AN INTRODUCTION Welcome to FICSIT Incorporated! A company specialised in the research, development and application of new technology and science, anything to find short-term solutions to long-term problems!

Where it drifts furthest from Space Haven: visuals and game mode.

Genre100World100Progression100Setting38Game mode34Visuals0

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