Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like SPORE Galactic Adventures (2026)
Every game below overlaps with SPORE Galactic Adventures 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 short version
- Closest match: Spore, which both open world, science fiction, strategy and relaxing.
- SPORE Galactic Adventures is tagged Simulation, Action, Space, Adventure, Exploration, Open World, Sandbox, Singleplayer 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.
- 6 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
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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Spore
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, strategy and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including God Game, Sandbox and Exploration; published by the same company; released around the same time (2008).
Be the architect of your own universe with Spore, an exciting single-player adventure. From Single Cell to Galactic God, evolve your creature in a universe of your own creations.
Spore at a glance Released 2008 Studio Maxis Player sentiment 93% positive of 72,594 Price $19.99 God GameSandboxExplorationSimulationSpaceCasualFunnySci-fi
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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 SpaceSci-fiSimulationRPGExplorationSandboxStrategyCasual
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Universe Sandbox
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 7 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 SandboxSpaceSimulationGod GameCasualSci-fiExploration
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Universe Sandbox Legacy
Why it matched: both science fiction, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, Sandbox and Space; released around the same time (2011).
Create and destroy on a scale you’ve never imagined!
Universe Sandbox Legacy at a glance Released 2011 Studio Giant Army Player sentiment 80% positive of 2,977 Price Not listed SimulationSandboxSpaceCasualGod GameSci-fiFunnyExploration
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Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends
Why it matched: both science fiction, atmospheric, strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Casual and Space.
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 SimulationCasualSpaceGod GameSci-fiSandboxStrategy
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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 SpaceSimulationSandboxExplorationFunnySci-fiStrategyComedy
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The Sims 3
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, Character Customization and Sandbox; published by the same company; released around the same time (2009).
The Sims 3: Create the perfect world with full customization at your fingertips. Refine personalities and help fulfill destinies.
The Sims 3 at a glance Released 2009 Studio Maxis Player sentiment 86% positive of 34,337 Price $19.99 SimulationCharacter CustomizationSandboxCasualFunnyRPGComedyStrategy
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Jurassic World Evolution 2
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, atmospheric, strategy and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Simulation, Sandbox and Strategy.
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 SimulationSandboxStrategySci-fiCasual
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Jurassic World Evolution
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, atmospheric, strategy and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Simulation, Strategy and Sandbox.
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 SimulationStrategySandboxSci-fiCasual
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Dyson Sphere Program
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Space, Simulation and Sci-fi.
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 SpaceSimulationSci-fiSandboxStrategyCasual
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Planetbase
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 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 SpaceStrategySimulationSci-fiSandboxCrafting
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The Lab
Why it matched: both science fiction, atmospheric, strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Funny, Sandbox and Casual.
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 FunnySandboxCasualSci-fiStrategySimulation
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Starbound
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Sandbox, Space and Crafting.
You’ve fled your home, only to find yourself lost in space with a damaged ship. Your only option is to beam down to the planet below, repair your ship and set off to explore the universe...
Starbound at a glance Released 2016 Studio Chucklefish Player sentiment 90% positive of 123,280 Price $14.99 SandboxSpaceCraftingExplorationRPGSci-fi
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The Riftbreaker
Why it matched: both science fiction, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Crafting and Sci-fi.
The Riftbreaker is a solo or Co-op base-building, survival game with Action-RPG elements for up to 4 players. Hack & slash countless hordes of enemies. Build up your base, craft powerful weapons and research new inventions to survive.
The Riftbreaker at a glance Released 2021 Studio EXOR Studios Player sentiment 90% positive of 24,729 Price $8.99 StrategyCraftingSci-fiExplorationRPGSandboxSimulation
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Fallout Shelter
Why it matched: both atmospheric, strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Strategy and Casual.
Fallout Shelter puts you in control of a state-of-the-art underground Vault from Vault-Tec. Build the perfect Vault, keep your Dwellers happy, and protect them from the dangers of the Wasteland.
Fallout Shelter at a glance Released 2015 Studio Bethesda Game Studios Player sentiment 88% positive of 82,585 Price Free SimulationStrategyCasualCraftingSandboxRPGFunny
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Empyrion - Galactic Survival
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Space and Exploration.
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 SimulationSpaceExplorationSandboxSci-fiCraftingStrategy
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Elite Dangerous
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Space, Exploration and Sci-fi.
Take control of your own starship and blaze your trail in an ever-changing galaxy. Master the arts of combat, mining and trade or venture out into the unknown across a 1:1 scale universe.
Elite Dangerous at a glance Released 2014 Studio Frontier Developments Player sentiment 77% positive of 107,348 Price $5.99 SpaceExplorationSci-fiSimulationSandboxRPGStrategy
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Youtubers Life
Why it matched: both open world, strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Character Customization, Casual and Simulation.
Become the most successful youtuber on the planet! Create videos, get subscribers, attend events, interact with your fans… and grow your channel. Live a youtuber’s life!
Youtubers Life at a glance Released 2017 Studio UPLAY Online Player sentiment 77% positive of 15,413 Price $9.99 Character CustomizationCasualSimulationComedyFunnyStrategySandbox
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EVE Online
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Space, RPG and Sci-fi.
Over 20 years of legendary space battles! Explore a massive living universe of danger and opportunity in a challenging and highly rewarding space adventure. Fight, trade, build, and connect with a universe driven and shaped directly by players.
EVE Online at a glance Released 2003 Studio Simon & Schuster Player sentiment 73% positive of 39,389 Price Free SpaceRPGSci-fiSandboxStrategyCharacter CustomizationExploration
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RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Platinum
Why it matched: both open world, strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Simulation, Sandbox and Strategy; released around the same time (2008).
Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 Platinum combines the excitement of rollercoasters with the fun of a great strategy simulation. RCT3 Platinum combines the roller coaster theme park fun of the Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 with included expansion packs Soaked! and Wild! Now enjoy more options than ever.
RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Platinum at a glance Released 2008 Studio Frontier Player sentiment 92% positive of 5,244 Price Not listed SimulationSandboxStrategyFunnyComedyCasual
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Moonbase Alpha
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Space, Simulation and Funny; released around the same time (2010).
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 SpaceSimulationFunnyStrategySandboxComedy
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Hardspace: Shipbreaker
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, strategy and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Space, Sci-fi and Simulation.
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 SpaceSci-fiSimulationSandboxStrategy
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Train Simulator Classic
Why it matched: both open world, atmospheric, strategy and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Simulation, Casual and Sandbox.
The ultimate railway hobby for more than 15 years! From historic steam locomotives to modern high-speed and heavy freight trains, and routes around the world, Train Simulator Classic is the simulation made by railfans for railfans.
Train Simulator Classic at a glance Released 2015 Studio Dovetail Games Player sentiment 72% positive of 29,408 Price $29.99 SimulationCasualSandboxLevel EditorStrategy
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Oxygen Not Included
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Simulation, Sandbox and Strategy.
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 SimulationSandboxStrategySpaceSci-fiExploration
Common questions
What game is most like SPORE Galactic Adventures?
Spore, 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 SPORE Galactic Adventures" 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 SPORE Galactic Adventures. 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.