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 July 30th 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. 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. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played space game, thanks to its 9,065 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.5
159,527
25,906
9,065
players
2. 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. While seeing 8,169 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among space games based on player count.
8.2
293,332
59,526
8,169
players
3. 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. While seeing 5,995 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among space games based on player count.
9.1
643,681
57,104
5,995
players
4. 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 5,419 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played space games.
7.7
77,388
22,636
5,419
players
5. 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 3,113 reviews of which 2,888 were positive and 225 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 5,001 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played space games.
8.9
2,888
225
5,001
players
6. 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. With 3,859 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played space games.
8.8
117,204
15,143
3,859
players
7. Wildgate
Wildgate is a PVP multiplayer shooter that blends tactical ship-to-ship combat with fast-paced first-person action. Evade deadly environmental hazards, search for powerful weapons and ship upgrades, and be the first crew to escape with the Artifact... or the last crew left flying. Wildgate is a game developed and published by . Released on July 22nd 2025 has received 2,581 reviews of which 2,253 were positive and 328 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 3,655 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played space games.
8.4
2,253
328
3,655
players
8. EVE Online
EVE Online is a free-to-play community driven space MMO where players can choose their own path from countless different options. Experience space exploration, immense PvP and PvE battles, mining, industry and a thriving player economy in an ever-expanding sandbox. 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 3,235 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
3,235
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 2,646 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
2,646
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 2,455 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
2,455
players
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