Most Played Space Sim Games on Steam
Take a look at the top space sim games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of July 30th 2025. Want to explore even more space sim titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best space sim games.
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1. Elite Dangerous
Take control of your own starship in a cutthroat galaxy. Elite Dangerous is the definitive massively multiplayer space epic. Elite Dangerous is a game developed and published by . Released on April 02nd 2015 has received 100,024 reviews of which 77,388 were positive and 22,636 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played space sim game, thanks to its 5,419 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.7
77,388
22,636
5,419
players
2. X4: Foundations
Thrilling space battles meet deep strategy. X4 invites you to explore, fight, trade, and build an empire in a dynamic, fully simulated space sandbox, where every decision shapes your journey. Now featuring the 2025 flight model overhaul. X4: Foundations is a game developed and published by . Released on November 30th 2018 has received 23,847 reviews of which 18,951 were positive and 4,896 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. While seeing 1,930 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among space sim games based on player count.
7.8
18,951
4,896
1,930
players
3. Avorion
A procedural co-op space sandbox where players can build their own space ships out of dynamically scalable blocks. Fight epic space battles, explore, mine, trade, wage wars and build your own empire to save your galaxy from being torn apart by an unknown enemy. Avorion is a game developed and published by . Released on March 09th 2020 has received 13,614 reviews of which 12,286 were positive and 1,328 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. While seeing 703 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among space sim games based on player count.
8.8
12,286
1,328
703
players
4. Void Crew
Void Crew is a Chaotic, Co-op Roguelite game for 1 to 6 players: Outfit your spaceship and crew for thrilling quests, brave fierce enemies in Space Battles... and try not to panic! Void Crew is a game developed and published by . Released on November 25th 2024 has received 6,713 reviews of which 5,922 were positive and 791 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 307 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played space sim games.
8.6
5,922
791
307
players
5. Astrometica
Astrometica is a space exploration and base-building survival game. After a catastrophic event, explore vast space, gather resources, build bases, and uncover cosmic mysteries. Use advanced technology, craft tools, and discover new blueprints to survive and thrive in the unknown. Astrometica is a game developed and published by . Released on December 10th 2024 has received 2,019 reviews of which 1,766 were positive and 253 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 238 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played space sim games.
8.4
1,766
253
238
players
6. Spaceflight Simulator
In Spaceflight Simulator, you will get to build your rockets, plan launches and flights, attempt landings, deploy payloads and explore new worlds. Spaceflight Simulator is a game developed and published by . Released on February 17th 2022 has received 6,318 reviews of which 6,085 were positive and 233 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played space sim games.
9.3
6,085
233
100
players
7. Starcom: Unknown Space
Starcom: Unknown Space is an action RPG of space exploration and adventure. Build your own starship while discovering an epic story in a universe of strange mysteries, alien factions and uncharted worlds. Starcom: Unknown Space is a game developed and published by . Released on September 02nd 2024 has received 3,168 reviews of which 2,928 were positive and 240 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played space sim games.
8.9
2,928
240
95
players
8. Star Trucker
Haul cargo, trade salvage and keep your space suit close as you search for fame and fortune among the stars in a game that puts an interstellar twist on the truck sim genre. Star Trucker is a game developed and published by . Released on September 03rd 2024 has received 4,271 reviews of which 3,373 were positive and 898 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played space sim games.
7.7
3,373
898
89
players
9. Star Conflict
Star Conflict is an action-packed, massively multiplayer space simulation game that puts players in the role of elite pilots engaging in a widespread interplanetary skirmish. The whole world for PVP and PVE! Star Conflict is a game developed and published by . Released on February 27th 2013 has received 14,853 reviews of which 10,879 were positive and 3,974 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played space sim games.
7.2
10,879
3,974
60
players
10. Juno: New Origins
Bring to life anything you can imagine from rockets and airplanes to cars and more. Automate them with a visual programming language. Explore 3D planets and make your own. Share your creations online. Complete contracts, conquer milestones, and unlock technology in the newly added Career Mode. Juno: New Origins is a game developed and published by . Released on January 26th 2023 has received 3,118 reviews of which 2,807 were positive and 311 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played space sim games.
8.7
2,807
311
54
players
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