Most Played Space Games on Steam
Take a look at the top space games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of September 15th 2025. Want to explore even more space titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best space games.
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1. No Man's Sky
No Man's Sky is a game about exploration and survival in an infinite procedurally generated universe. No Man's Sky is a game developed and published by . Released on August 12th 2016 has received 352,858 reviews of which 293,332 were positive and 59,526 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played space game, thanks to its 55,008 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.2
293,332
59,526
55,008
players
2. Stellaris
Explore a galaxy full of wonders in this sci-fi grand strategy game from Paradox Development Studios. Interact with diverse alien races, discover strange new worlds with unexpected events and expand the reach of your empire. Each new adventure holds almost limitless possibilities. Stellaris is a game developed and published by . Released on May 09th 2016 has received 185,433 reviews of which 159,527 were positive and 25,906 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. While seeing 10,763 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among space games based on player count.
8.5
159,527
25,906
10,763
players
3. Space Engineers
Space Engineers is a sandbox game about engineering, construction, exploration and survival in space and on planets. Players build space ships, space stations, planetary outposts of various sizes and uses, pilot ships and travel through space to explore planets and gather resources to survive. Space Engineers is a game developed and published by . Released on February 28th 2019 has received 132,347 reviews of which 117,204 were positive and 15,143 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. While seeing 9,476 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among space games based on player count.
8.8
117,204
15,143
9,476
players
4. Among Us
An online and local party game of teamwork and betrayal for 4-15 players...in space! Among Us is a game developed and published by . Released on November 16th 2018 has received 700,785 reviews of which 643,681 were positive and 57,104 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 6,634 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played space games.
9.1
643,681
57,104
6,634
players
5. 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. With 5,269 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played space games.
7.7
77,388
22,636
5,269
players
6. Unnamed Space Idle
Destroy endless waves of alien ships that have all but wiped out humanity in this long form, unfolding, sci-fi idle game. Customize your ship with different weapons and defenses to defeat specific enemy types and utilize a ton of different systems to increase your overall power. Unnamed Space Idle is a game developed and published by . Released on July 27th 2023 has received 3,275 reviews of which 3,038 were positive and 237 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 3,779 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played space games.
8.9
3,038
237
3,779
players
7. 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. 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. With 3,274 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played space games.
7.8
18,951
4,896
3,274
players
8. EVE Online
Over 20 years of legendary space battles! Explore a massive living universe of danger and opportunity in a challenging and highly rewarding sci-fi sandbox MMO. Fight, trade, build, and connect with a universe driven and shaped directly by players. EVE Online is a game developed and published by . Released on December 15th 2010 has received 36,388 reviews of which 26,813 were positive and 9,575 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. With 2,971 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played space games.
7.3
26,813
9,575
2,971
players
9. Kerbal Space Program
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 is a game developed and published by . Released on April 27th 2015 has received 127,162 reviews of which 121,084 were positive and 6,078 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 2,571 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played space games.
9.4
121,084
6,078
2,571
players
10. Dyson Sphere Program
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 is a game developed and published by . Released on January 20th 2021 has received 85,088 reviews of which 83,095 were positive and 1,993 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 2,190 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played space games.
9.6
83,095
1,993
2,190
players
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