Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Dyson Sphere Program (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Dyson Sphere Program on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The games like Dyson Sphere Program on a map
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The short version
- Closest match: Planetbase, which both open world, science fiction and strategy.
- Dyson Sphere Program is tagged Automation, Space, Base-Building, Building, Open World, Resource Management, Simulation, Sci-fi by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 2 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
Why players value Dyson Sphere Program
The five things Steam players tag Dyson Sphere Program with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Automation
- Space
- Base-Building
- Building
- Open World
| Reception | on Steam (97% of 91,586) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $19.99 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Planetbase
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and strategy; shares 13 player tags including City Builder, Base-Building and Space.
Guide a group of space settlers trying to establish a base on a remote planet. Grow food, collect energy, mine resources, survive disasters and build a self-sufficient colony in a harsh and unforgiving environment.
Planetbase at a glance Released 2015 Studio Madruga Works Player sentiment 80% positive of 10,438 Price $7.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (80% of 10,438)
Matches Dyson Sphere Program on: 4 of 5 — Space, Base-Building, Building, Open World
Why players like it: Colony Sim, City Builder, Base-Building, Space, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dyson Sphere Program: $7.49 — $12.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dyson Sphere Program:City BuilderBase-BuildingSpaceStrategySimulationSci-fiResource ManagementBuilding
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Surviving Mars
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and strategy; shares 12 player tags including City Builder, Strategy and Space; released around the same time (2018).
There will be challenges to overcome. Execute your strategy and improve your colony’s chances of survival while unlocking the mysteries of this alien world. Are you ready? Mars is waiting for you.
Surviving Mars at a glance Released 2018 Studio Haemimont Games Player sentiment 80% positive of 28,730 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (80% of 28,730)
Matches Dyson Sphere Program on: 4 of 5 — Space, Base-Building, Building, Open World
Why players like it: Colony Sim, City Builder, Strategy, Survival, Space — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dyson Sphere Program:City BuilderStrategySpaceBase-BuildingSimulationSci-fiResource ManagementBuilding
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Jurassic World Evolution 2
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, strategy and relaxing; shares 10 player tags including Building, Simulation and Management; released around the same time (2021).
Jurassic World Evolution 2 is the much-anticipated sequel to Frontier’s highly successful Jurassic World Evolution. This bold new era in the Jurassic World Evolution game franchise builds upon the ground-breaking and immersive 2018 management simulation.
Jurassic World Evolution 2 at a glance Released 2021 Studio Frontier Developments Player sentiment 90% positive of 47,023 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (90% of 47,023)
Matches Dyson Sphere Program on: 3 of 5 — Base-Building, Building, Open World
Why players like it: Dinosaurs, Building, Simulation, Management, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dyson Sphere Program: $59.99 — $40.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dyson Sphere Program:BuildingSimulationManagementSandboxStrategyCity BuilderResource ManagementSci-fi
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Anno 2205
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and strategy; shares 12 player tags including City Builder, Strategy and Simulation.
In Anno 2205™, you join humankind‘s next step into the future with the promise to build a better tomorrow. You conquer Earth, establishing rich, bustling cities and grand industrial complexes, but to secure the prosperity of your people, you must travel into space.
Anno 2205 at a glance Released 2015 Studio Blue Byte Player sentiment 70% positive of 6,335 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: (70% of 6,335)
Matches Dyson Sphere Program on: 4 of 5 — Space, Base-Building, Building, Open World
Why players like it: City Builder, Strategy, Simulation, Futuristic, 4X — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dyson Sphere Program: $39.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dyson Sphere Program:City BuilderStrategySimulationSci-fiSpaceResource ManagementManagementRTS
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Oxygen Not Included
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and strategy; shares 11 player tags including Base-Building, Resource Management and Building; released around the same time (2019).
Oxygen Not Included is a space-colony simulation game. Deep inside an alien space rock your industrious crew will need to master science, overcome strange new lifeforms, and harness incredible space tech to survive, and possibly, thrive.
Oxygen Not Included at a glance Released 2019 Studio Klei Entertainment Player sentiment 97% positive of 143,589 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.6/10 · Steam: (97% of 143,589)
Matches Dyson Sphere Program on: 4 of 5 — Space, Base-Building, Building, Open World
Why players like it: Colony Sim, Base-Building, Survival, Resource Management, Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dyson Sphere Program: $24.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dyson Sphere Program:Base-BuildingResource ManagementBuildingManagementSimulationSandboxStrategySpace
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Foundation
Why it matched: both open world, strategy and relaxing; shares 11 player tags including City Builder, Simulation and Strategy; released around the same time (2025).
Foundation is a grid-less, laidback medieval city-building game with a focus on organic development, monument construction and resource management.
Foundation at a glance Released 2025 Studio Polymorph Games Player sentiment 87% positive of 24,163 Price $23.44 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (87% of 24,163)
Matches Dyson Sphere Program on: 3 of 5 — Base-Building, Building, Open World
Why players like it: City Builder, Simulation, Medieval, Strategy, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dyson Sphere Program: $23.44 — $3.45 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dyson Sphere Program:City BuilderSimulationStrategySandboxResource ManagementManagementBuildingIndie
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Jurassic World Evolution
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, strategy and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Building, Simulation and Management; released around the same time (2018).
Place yourself at the heart of the Jurassic franchise and build your own Jurassic World. Bioengineer dinosaurs that think, feel and react intelligently to the world around them and face threats posed by espionage, breakouts and devastating tropical storms in an uncertain world where life always finds a way.
Jurassic World Evolution at a glance Released 2018 Studio Frontier Developments Player sentiment 87% positive of 55,272 Price $44.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (87% of 55,272)
Matches Dyson Sphere Program on: 2 of 5 — Building, Open World
Why players like it: Building, Dinosaurs, Simulation, Management, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dyson Sphere Program: $44.99 — $25.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dyson Sphere Program:BuildingSimulationManagementStrategySandboxCity BuilderSci-fiResource Management
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Satisfactory
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Base-Building, Automation and Building; released around the same time (2024).
Satisfactory is a first-person open-world factory building game with a dash of exploration and combat. Play alone or with friends, explore an alien planet, create multi-story factories, and enter conveyor belt heaven!
Satisfactory at a glance Released 2024 Studio Coffee Stain Studios Player sentiment 97% positive of 278,668 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.8/10 · Steam: (97% of 278,668)
Matches Dyson Sphere Program on: 4 of 5 — Automation, Base-Building, Building, Open World
Why players like it: Base-Building, Automation, Open World, Multiplayer, Crafting — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dyson Sphere Program: $39.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dyson Sphere Program:Base-BuildingAutomationBuildingResource ManagementSandboxSimulationStrategySci-fi
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Hardspace: Shipbreaker
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Space, Sci-fi and Simulation; released around the same time (2022).
Equipped with cutting-edge salvaging tech, carve & slice spaceships to recover valuable materials. Upgrade your gear to take on more lucrative contracts and pay your billion credits debt to LYNX Corp!
Hardspace: Shipbreaker at a glance Released 2022 Studio Blackbird Interactive Player sentiment 89% positive of 22,334 Price $34.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (89% of 22,334)
Matches Dyson Sphere Program on: 3 of 5 — Space, Building, Open World
Why players like it: Space, Sci-fi, Simulation, Physics, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dyson Sphere Program: $34.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dyson Sphere Program:SpaceSci-fiSimulationSandboxSpace SimStrategyBuildingEarly Access
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Kingdoms and Castles
Why it matched: both open world, strategy and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including City Builder, Strategy and Building; released around the same time (2017).
Kingdoms and Castles is a city-building simulation game about growing a kingdom from a tiny hamlet to a sprawling city and imposing castle. Make trade agreements, alliance, and war with neighboring AI controlled kingdoms. Each villager and resource is individually simulated.
Kingdoms and Castles at a glance Released 2017 Studio Lion Shield, LLC Player sentiment 94% positive of 31,404 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (94% of 31,404)
Matches Dyson Sphere Program on: 3 of 5 — Base-Building, Building, Open World
Why players like it: City Builder, Colony Sim, Strategy, Medieval, Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dyson Sphere Program: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dyson Sphere Program:City BuilderStrategyBuildingSimulationSandboxResource ManagementBase-BuildingManagement
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Transport Fever 2
Why it matched: both open world, strategy and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Simulation, Strategy and Management; released around the same time (2019).
The classic transport simulation genre has a new gold standard with Transport Fever 2. Discover a whole new world by navigating transport routes through land, water and air. May progress and prosperity find their way!
Transport Fever 2 at a glance Released 2019 Studio Urban Games Player sentiment 90% positive of 32,509 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (90% of 32,509)
Matches Dyson Sphere Program on: 2 of 5 — Building, Open World
Why players like it: Simulation, Strategy, Management, Transportation, Trains — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dyson Sphere Program: $39.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dyson Sphere Program:SimulationStrategyManagementCity BuilderSandboxBuildingResource ManagementCasual
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Hydroneer
Why it matched: both open world, strategy and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Base-Building, Automation and Sandbox; released around the same time (2020).
Hydroneer is a mining and base building sandbox. Dig for gold and other resources to turn a profit and enhance your mining operation. Build a base of operations, forge weapons, go fishing, and dig deep!
Hydroneer at a glance Released 2020 Studio Foulball Hangover Player sentiment 86% positive of 28,407 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (86% of 28,407)
Matches Dyson Sphere Program on: 4 of 5 — Automation, Base-Building, Building, Open World
Why players like it: Base-Building, Mining, Automation, Sandbox, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dyson Sphere Program: $14.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dyson Sphere Program:Base-BuildingAutomationSandboxBuildingResource ManagementCasualSimulationIndie
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Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Management, Simulation and Space.
Command a space-faring empire in Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion, the new stand-alone expansion that combines 4X depth with real-time strategy gameplay.
Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion at a glance Released 2012 Studio Ironclad Games Corporation Player sentiment 93% positive of 16,339 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (93% of 16,339)
Matches Dyson Sphere Program on: 2 of 5 — Space, Base-Building
Why players like it: Management, Diplomacy, Online Co-Op, Multiplayer, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dyson Sphere Program: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dyson Sphere Program:ManagementSimulationSpaceStrategyRTSSandboxSci-fiSpace Sim
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Endless Sky
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Space, Sci-fi and Simulation.
Endless Sky is a 2D space trading and combat game inspired by the classic Escape Velocity series. Work your way up from a relatively wimpy shuttle, cargo ship, or fighter, to a highly upgraded and customized flagship or to a massive fleet of warships or freighters.
Endless Sky at a glance Released 2015 Studio Michael Zahniser Player sentiment 92% positive of 7,092 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (92% of 7,092)
Matches Dyson Sphere Program on: 2 of 5 — Space, Open World
Why players like it: Space, Free to Play, Open World, Singleplayer, Sci-fi — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dyson Sphere Program: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dyson Sphere Program:SpaceSci-fiSimulationSpace SimIndieSandboxStrategyCasual
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X4: Foundations
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Space Sim, Simulation and Sandbox; released around the same time (2018).
Your journey to building a vast space empire begins behind the controls of a single ship. Explore, trade, fight, and build as you rise to command fleets, stations, and entire economies in a living, fully simulated universe that reacts to every decision.
X4: Foundations at a glance Released 2018 Studio Egosoft Player sentiment 80% positive of 30,064 Price $49.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (80% of 30,064)
Matches Dyson Sphere Program on: 4 of 5 — Space, Base-Building, Building, Open World
Why players like it: Space Sim, Simulation, Sandbox, Economy, Space — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dyson Sphere Program: $49.99 — $30.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dyson Sphere Program:Space SimSimulationSandboxSpaceBase-BuildingStrategy3DManagement
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Prison Architect
Why it matched: both open world, strategy and relaxing; shares 10 player tags including Simulation, Building and Sandbox.
Only the world’s most ruthless Warden can contain the world’s most ruthless inmates. Design and develop your personalized penitentiary in Prison Architect.
Prison Architect at a glance Released 2015 Studio Introversion Software Player sentiment 89% positive of 73,744 Price $5.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (89% of 73,744)
Matches Dyson Sphere Program on: 2 of 5 — Base-Building, Building
Why players like it: Simulation, Building, Sandbox, Base-Building, Colony Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dyson Sphere Program: $5.99 — $14.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dyson Sphere Program:SimulationBuildingSandboxBase-BuildingStrategyManagementCity BuilderResource Management
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Cities: Skylines II
Why it matched: both open world, strategy and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including City Builder, Simulation and Building; released around the same time (2023).
Raise a city from the ground up and transform it into a thriving metropolis with the most realistic city builder ever. Push your creativity and problem-solving to build on a scale you've never experienced. With deep simulation and a living economy, this is world-building without limits.
Cities: Skylines II at a glance Released 2023 Studio Iceflake Studios Player sentiment 56% positive of 91,995 Price $49.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.7/10 · Steam: (56% of 91,995)
Matches Dyson Sphere Program on: 2 of 5 — Building, Open World
Why players like it: City Builder, Simulation, Building, Sandbox, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dyson Sphere Program: $49.99 — $30.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dyson Sphere Program:City BuilderSimulationBuildingSandboxManagementStrategyResource ManagementCasual
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OpenTTD
Why it matched: both open world, strategy and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Simulation, Building and Sandbox; released around the same time (2021).
OpenTTD is a business simulation game in which players earn money by transporting passengers and cargo via road, rail, water, and air. It is an open-source remake and expansion of the 1995 Chris Sawyer video game Transport Tycoon Deluxe.
OpenTTD at a glance Released 2021 Studio OpenTTD Player sentiment 95% positive of 16,952 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (95% of 16,952)
Matches Dyson Sphere Program on: 1 of 5 — Building
Why players like it: Simulation, Building, Free to Play, Economy, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dyson Sphere Program:SimulationBuildingSandboxManagementResource ManagementCity BuilderStrategyIndie
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Against the Storm
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Strategy, City Builder and Simulation; released around the same time (2023).
A dark fantasy city builder where you must rebuild civilization in the face of apocalyptic rains. As the Queen’s Viceroy, lead humans, beavers, lizards, foxes, and harpies to reclaim the wilderness and secure a future for civilization's last survivors.
Against the Storm at a glance Released 2023 Studio Eremite Games Player sentiment 94% positive of 37,338 Price $8.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (94% of 37,338)
Matches Dyson Sphere Program on: 4 of 5 — Automation, Base-Building, Building, Open World
Why players like it: Strategy, City Builder, Simulation, Base-Building, Colony Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dyson Sphere Program: $8.99 — $11.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dyson Sphere Program:StrategyCity BuilderSimulationBase-BuildingManagementBuildingResource ManagementSandbox
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Manor Lords
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Strategy, City Builder and Simulation; released around the same time (2024).
Manor Lords is a medieval strategy game featuring in-depth city building, large-scale tactical battles, and complex economic and social simulations. Rule your lands as a medieval lord – the seasons pass, the weather changes, and cities rise and fall.
Manor Lords at a glance Released 2024 Studio Slavic Magic Player sentiment 84% positive of 90,905 Price $25.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (84% of 90,905)
Matches Dyson Sphere Program on: 3 of 5 — Base-Building, Building, Open World
Why players like it: Strategy, City Builder, Simulation, Historical, Base-Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dyson Sphere Program: $25.99 — $6.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dyson Sphere Program:StrategyCity BuilderSimulationBase-BuildingManagementBuildingResource ManagementSandbox
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Going Medieval
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 11 player tags including Early Access, City Builder and Strategy.
Build and manage your own castle settlement in a land reclaimed by wilderness. With detailed management, survival strategy, and a moddable sandbox world, Going Medieval challenges you to build the mightiest colony this side of the apocalypse.
Going Medieval at a glance Released 2026 Studio Foxy Voxel Player sentiment 89% positive of 21,362 Price $22.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (89% of 21,362)
Matches Dyson Sphere Program on: 2 of 5 — Base-Building, Building
Why players like it: RPG, Early Access, City Builder, Colony Sim, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dyson Sphere Program: $22.49 — $2.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dyson Sphere Program:Early AccessCity BuilderStrategySandboxSimulationManagement3DRTS
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Planet Zoo
Why it matched: both open world, strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Management, Simulation and Building; released around the same time (2019).
Build a world for wildlife in Planet Zoo. From the developers of Planet Coaster and Zoo Tycoon comes the ultimate zoo sim. Construct detailed habitats, manage your zoo, and meet authentic living animals who think, feel and explore the world you create around them.
Planet Zoo at a glance Released 2019 Studio Frontier Developments Player sentiment 91% positive of 97,527 Price $44.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (91% of 97,527)
Matches Dyson Sphere Program on: 2 of 5 — Building, Open World
Why players like it: Management, Simulation, Building, Sandbox, Nature — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dyson Sphere Program: $44.99 — $25.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dyson Sphere Program:ManagementSimulationBuildingSandboxCity BuilderResource ManagementStrategyCasual
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Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Casual and Space; released around the same time (2021).
The epic story of evolution, technology, humanity, and dinosaurs is yours to tap.
Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends at a glance Released 2021 Studio Computer Lunch Player sentiment 89% positive of 27,958 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (89% of 27,958)
Matches Dyson Sphere Program on: 1 of 5 — Space
Why players like it: Clicker, Free to Play, Simulation, Science, Idler — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dyson Sphere Program: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dyson Sphere Program:SimulationCasualSpaceEarly AccessSci-fiSandboxStrategy
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Factorio
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Automation, Base-Building and Resource Management.
Factorio is a game about building and creating automated factories to produce items of increasing complexity, within an infinite 2D world. Use your imagination to design your factory, combine simple elements into ingenious structures, and finally protect it from the creatures who don't really like you.
Factorio at a glance Released 2016 Studio Wube software Player sentiment 98% positive of 233,978 Price $35.00 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.6/10 · Steam: (98% of 233,978)
Matches Dyson Sphere Program on: 4 of 5 — Automation, Base-Building, Building, Open World
Why players like it: Automation, Base-Building, Resource Management, Sandbox, Crafting — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dyson Sphere Program: $35.00 — $15.01 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dyson Sphere Program:AutomationBase-BuildingResource ManagementSandboxStrategyManagementBuildingSimulation
Common questions
What game is most like Dyson Sphere Program?
Planetbase, on the evidence we have. It both open world, science fiction and strategy. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Dyson Sphere Program" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Dyson Sphere Program. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.