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24 games like Hardspace: Shipbreaker (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Hardspace: Shipbreaker 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.
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The short version
- Closest match: Dyson Sphere Program, which both open world, science fiction, strategy and relaxing.
- Hardspace: Shipbreaker is tagged Space, Sci-fi, Simulation, Physics, Singleplayer, Destruction, Sandbox, Puzzle 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.
- 4 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
Why players value Hardspace: Shipbreaker
The five things Steam players tag Hardspace: Shipbreaker 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.
- Space
- Sci-fi
- Simulation
- Physics
- Singleplayer
| Reception | on Steam (89% of 22,334) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $34.99 |
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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Dyson Sphere Program
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Space, Building and Simulation; released around the same time (2021).
Build the most efficient intergalactic factory in space simulation strategy game Dyson Sphere Program! Harness the power of stars, collect resources, plan and design production lines and develop your interstellar factory from a small space workshop to a galaxy-wide industrial empire.
Dyson Sphere Program at a glance Released 2021 Studio Youthcat Studio Player sentiment 97% positive of 91,586 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: (97% of 91,586)
Matches Hardspace: Shipbreaker on: 4 of 5 — Space, Sci-fi, Simulation, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Automation, Space, Base-Building, Building, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hardspace: Shipbreaker: $19.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hardspace: Shipbreaker:SpaceBuildingSimulationSci-fiSandboxStrategySpace SimEarly Access
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Surviving Mars
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, Space and Simulation; 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 Hardspace: Shipbreaker on: 4 of 5 — Space, Sci-fi, Simulation, Singleplayer
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 Hardspace: Shipbreaker:StrategySpaceSimulationSci-fiBuildingSandboxSpace SimFuturistic
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The Lab
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, strategy, puzzle and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including First-Person, Sandbox and Sci-fi.
Welcome to The Lab, a compilation of Valve’s room-scale VR experiments set in a pocket universe within Aperture Science. Fix a robot, defend a castle, adopt a mechanical dog, and more. Still not sold? It’s free!
The Lab at a glance Released 2016 Studio Valve Player sentiment 95% positive of 6,671 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (95% of 6,671)
Matches Hardspace: Shipbreaker on: 3 of 5 — Sci-fi, Simulation, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, VR, Singleplayer, Action, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hardspace: Shipbreaker: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hardspace: Shipbreaker:First-PersonSandboxSci-fiPuzzleStrategySimulation
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Universe Sandbox
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Sandbox, Space and Simulation.
Create & destroy on an unimaginable scale with a realistic physics-based space simulator. Explore the beauty of our universe and the fragility of our planet. Use science to bend the laws of gravity, collide planets, boil away oceans, fire epic space lasers, and customize your universe.
Universe Sandbox at a glance Released 2015 Studio Giant Army Player sentiment 96% positive of 32,082 Price $20.09 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (96% of 32,082)
Matches Hardspace: Shipbreaker on: 5 of 5 — Space, Sci-fi, Simulation, Physics, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Sandbox, Space, Simulation, Physics, Science — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hardspace: Shipbreaker: $20.09 — $14.90 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hardspace: Shipbreaker:SandboxSpaceSimulationPhysicsDestructionEarly AccessRelaxingSpace Sim
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X4: Foundations
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and strategy; shares 8 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 Hardspace: Shipbreaker on: 3 of 5 — Space, Simulation, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Space Sim, Simulation, Sandbox, Economy, Space — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hardspace: Shipbreaker: $49.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hardspace: Shipbreaker:Space SimSimulationSandboxSpaceStrategyFirst-PersonProcedural GenerationBuilding
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Empyrion - Galactic Survival
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, Space and Building; released around the same time (2020).
Build and explore in a true space sandbox survival adventure. Construct mighty capital vessels, sprawling planetary settlements, and vast space stations in your galactic journey to discover the mysteries of Empyrion!
Empyrion - Galactic Survival at a glance Released 2020 Studio Eleon Game Studios Player sentiment 78% positive of 34,399 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (78% of 34,399)
Matches Hardspace: Shipbreaker on: 5 of 5 — Space, Sci-fi, Simulation, Physics, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Simulation, Co-op, Open World Survival Craft, Space, Survival — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hardspace: Shipbreaker: $19.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hardspace: Shipbreaker:SimulationSpaceBuildingSpace SimSandboxPhysicsSci-fiStrategy
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Dorfromantik
Why it matched: both open world, strategy, puzzle and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Puzzle, Relaxing and Strategy; released around the same time (2022).
Dorfromantik is a peaceful building strategy and puzzle game where you create a beautiful and ever-growing village landscape by placing tiles. Explore a variety of colorful biomes, discover and unlock new tiles and complete quests to fill your world with life!
Dorfromantik at a glance Released 2022 Studio Toukana Interactive Player sentiment 96% positive of 29,565 Price $9.09 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (96% of 29,565)
Matches Hardspace: Shipbreaker on: 2 of 5 — Simulation, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Puzzle, Relaxing, City Builder, Turn-Based Strategy, Board Game — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hardspace: Shipbreaker: $9.09 — $25.90 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hardspace: Shipbreaker:PuzzleRelaxingStrategySandboxSimulationProcedural Generation
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Jurassic World Evolution
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Building, Simulation and Strategy; 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 Hardspace: Shipbreaker on: 3 of 5 — Sci-fi, Simulation, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Building, Dinosaurs, Simulation, Management, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hardspace: Shipbreaker: $44.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hardspace: Shipbreaker:BuildingSimulationStrategySandboxSci-fiGreat Soundtrack
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Kerbal Space Program
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Space, Simulation and Sandbox.
In Kerbal Space Program, take charge of the space program for the alien race known as the Kerbals. You have access to an array of parts to assemble fully-functional spacecraft that flies (or doesn’t) based on realistic aerodynamic and orbital physics.
Kerbal Space Program at a glance Released 2015 Studio Squad Player sentiment 96% positive of 146,438 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (96% of 146,438)
Matches Hardspace: Shipbreaker on: 5 of 5 — Space, Sci-fi, Simulation, Physics, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Space, Simulation, Sandbox, Physics, Science — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hardspace: Shipbreaker: $39.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Hardspace: Shipbreaker:SpaceSimulationSandboxPhysicsSpace SimBuildingSci-fiStrategy
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SpaceChem
Why it matched: both science fiction, strategy, puzzle and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Puzzle, Sci-fi and Great Soundtrack.
Zachtronics is back with an ambitious new design-based puzzle game. Take on the role of a Reactor Engineer working for SpaceChem, the leading chemical synthesizer for frontier colonies. Construct elaborate factories to transform raw materials into valuable chemical products!
SpaceChem at a glance Released 2011 Studio Zachtronics Player sentiment 92% positive of 5,085 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (92% of 5,085)
Matches Hardspace: Shipbreaker on: 4 of 5 — Space, Sci-fi, Simulation, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Puzzle, Difficult, Programming, Indie, Logic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hardspace: Shipbreaker: $9.99 — $25.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hardspace: Shipbreaker:PuzzleSci-fiGreat SoundtrackSpaceSimulationStrategyBuilding
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Moonbase Alpha
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, strategy and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Space, Simulation and Strategy.
NASA has once again landed on the lunar surface with the goal of colonization, research, and further exploration. Shortly after the return to the Moon, NASA has established a small outpost on the south pole of the moon called Moonbase Alpha.
Moonbase Alpha at a glance Released 2010 Studio Virtual Heroes Player sentiment 91% positive of 12,875 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (91% of 12,875)
Matches Hardspace: Shipbreaker on: 3 of 5 — Space, Simulation, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Space, Simulation, Free to Play, Multiplayer, Online Co-Op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hardspace: Shipbreaker: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hardspace: Shipbreaker:SpaceSimulationStrategySandboxFirst-PersonPuzzle
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Polarity
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, strategy and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Puzzle, First-Person and Strategy.
Polarity takes it to the next level, demanding all of your wits and reflexes. Full-featured local co-op campaign.
Polarity at a glance Released 2016 Studio Bluebutton Games Player sentiment 79% positive of 4,668 Price $12.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: (79% of 4,668)
Matches Hardspace: Shipbreaker on: 3 of 5 — Space, Sci-fi, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Puzzle, First-Person, Indie, Local Co-Op, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hardspace: Shipbreaker: $12.99 — $22.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hardspace: Shipbreaker:PuzzleFirst-PersonStrategySci-fiGreat SoundtrackSandboxSpace
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Oxygen Not Included
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Building, Simulation and Sandbox; 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 Hardspace: Shipbreaker on: 4 of 5 — Space, Sci-fi, Simulation, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Colony Sim, Base-Building, Survival, Resource Management, Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hardspace: Shipbreaker: $24.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hardspace: Shipbreaker:BuildingSimulationSandboxStrategySpaceSci-fiSpace Sim
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Satisfactory
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Building, Sandbox and First-Person; 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 Hardspace: Shipbreaker on: 3 of 5 — Sci-fi, Simulation, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Base-Building, Automation, Open World, Multiplayer, Crafting — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hardspace: Shipbreaker: $39.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hardspace: Shipbreaker:BuildingSandboxFirst-PersonSimulationStrategySci-fiEarly Access
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Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Simulation, Space and Early Access; 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 Hardspace: Shipbreaker on: 4 of 5 — Space, Sci-fi, Simulation, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Clicker, Free to Play, Simulation, Science, Idler — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hardspace: Shipbreaker: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hardspace: Shipbreaker:SimulationSpaceEarly AccessSci-fiSandboxStrategy
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Endless Sky
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, strategy and relaxing; shares 6 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 Hardspace: Shipbreaker on: 4 of 5 — Space, Sci-fi, Simulation, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Space, Free to Play, Open World, Singleplayer, Sci-fi — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hardspace: Shipbreaker: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hardspace: Shipbreaker:SpaceSci-fiSimulationSpace SimSandboxStrategy
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Reus
Why it matched: both open world, strategy, puzzle and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Sandbox.
In Reus, you control powerful giants to shape the planet to your will. You can create mountains, oceans, forests and more. Enrich your planet with plants, minerals and animal life. There is only one thing on the planet that you do not control: mankind, with all their virtues and and all their vices.
Reus at a glance Released 2013 Studio Abbey Games Player sentiment 78% positive of 5,991 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (78% of 5,991)
Matches Hardspace: Shipbreaker on: 2 of 5 — Simulation, Singleplayer
Why players like it: God Game, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hardspace: Shipbreaker: $9.99 — $25.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hardspace: Shipbreaker:StrategySimulationSandboxPuzzleRelaxingGreat Soundtrack
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Cities: Skylines II
Why it matched: both open world, strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Building and Sandbox; 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 Hardspace: Shipbreaker on: 2 of 5 — Simulation, Singleplayer
Why players like it: City Builder, Simulation, Building, Sandbox, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hardspace: Shipbreaker: $49.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hardspace: Shipbreaker:SimulationBuildingSandboxStrategyRelaxingEarly AccessGreat Soundtrack
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Teardown
Why it matched: both open world, strategy and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Destruction, Physics and Sandbox; released around the same time (2022).
Prepare the perfect heist in a fully destructible, simulated voxel world. Tear down walls with vehicles or use explosives to create your own shortcuts. Shape the environment to your advantage in the most creative ways you can imagine. Play solo or with up to 12 players in multiplayer.
Teardown at a glance Released 2022 Studio Tuxedo Labs Player sentiment 96% positive of 135,539 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (96% of 135,539)
Matches Hardspace: Shipbreaker on: 3 of 5 — Simulation, Physics, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Destruction, Physics, Sandbox, Voxel, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hardspace: Shipbreaker: $29.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hardspace: Shipbreaker:DestructionPhysicsSandboxFirst-PersonSimulationPuzzle
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BONEWORKS
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Physics, Sandbox and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2019).
BONEWORKS is an Experimental Physics VR Adventure. Use found physics weapons, tools, and objects to fight across dangerous playscapes and mysterious architecture.
BONEWORKS at a glance Released 2019 Studio Stress Level Zero Player sentiment 92% positive of 36,454 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (92% of 36,454)
Matches Hardspace: Shipbreaker on: 4 of 5 — Sci-fi, Simulation, Physics, Singleplayer
Why players like it: VR, Physics, Action, Sandbox, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hardspace: Shipbreaker: $29.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hardspace: Shipbreaker:PhysicsSandboxGreat SoundtrackPuzzleFirst-PersonSimulationSci-fi
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Jurassic World Evolution 2
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, strategy and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Building, Simulation and Sandbox; 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 Hardspace: Shipbreaker on: 3 of 5 — Sci-fi, Simulation, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Dinosaurs, Building, Simulation, Management, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hardspace: Shipbreaker: $59.99 — $25.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hardspace: Shipbreaker:BuildingSimulationSandboxStrategySci-fi
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LOCKDOWN Protocol
Why it matched: both science fiction, strategy, puzzle and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Early Access, Space and First-Person; released around the same time (2025).
A first person social deduction game, combining real time action and communication, playable up to 16 players. While most players will cooperate to complete objectives to ensure victory, a small portion of dissidents will try their best to stop them at all cost, without being caught.
LOCKDOWN Protocol at a glance Released 2025 Studio Mirage Creative Lab Player sentiment 86% positive of 19,873 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (86% of 19,873)
Matches Hardspace: Shipbreaker on: 2 of 5 — Space, Sci-fi
Why players like it: Early Access, Multiplayer, Social Deduction, Conversation, Space — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hardspace: Shipbreaker: $9.99 — $25.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hardspace: Shipbreaker:Early AccessSpaceFirst-PersonSci-fiPuzzleStrategy
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Poly Bridge
Why it matched: both open world, strategy and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Building, Simulation and Physics.
Unleash your engineering creativity with an engaging and fresh bridge-building simulator with all the bells and whistles. Enjoy hours of physics-based puzzle solving in the Campaign and then jump in the Sandbox to create your own bridge designs and puzzles!
Poly Bridge at a glance Released 2016 Studio Dry Cactus Player sentiment 91% positive of 18,905 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (91% of 18,905)
Matches Hardspace: Shipbreaker on: 3 of 5 — Simulation, Physics, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Building, Simulation, Physics, Puzzle, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hardspace: Shipbreaker: $9.99 — $25.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hardspace: Shipbreaker:BuildingSimulationPhysicsPuzzleSandboxGreat SoundtrackStrategy
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Planetbase
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Space, Strategy and Simulation.
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 Hardspace: Shipbreaker on: 4 of 5 — Space, Sci-fi, Simulation, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Colony Sim, City Builder, Base-Building, Space, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hardspace: Shipbreaker: $7.49 — $27.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hardspace: Shipbreaker:SpaceStrategySimulationSci-fiBuildingSandboxSpace Sim
Common questions
What game is most like Hardspace: Shipbreaker?
Dyson Sphere Program, on the evidence we have. It both open world, science fiction, strategy and relaxing. 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 Hardspace: Shipbreaker" 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 Hardspace: Shipbreaker. 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.