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This is a sourced index of commercial freeware space flight simulation games. The list is categorized into four sections: space flight simulators, space flight simulators with an added element of combat, space combat simulators with an added element of trading, and unreleased space flight simulators.
A space flight simulator game is software that allows the operator to experience spacecraft space flight in outer space with the added elements of gameplay. There are many different types of simulators. These simulators range in purpose from pure simulation to sheer entertainment. Space flight occurs beyond the Earth's atmosphere, and space flight simulators feature the ability to roll, pitch, and yaw. Space flight simulators use flight dynamics in a free environment; this free environment lets the spacecraft move within the three-dimensional coordinate system or the x, y, and z (applicate) axis.
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Space flight simulation games
Title | Release year | Developer | Publisher | Platform | Notes | References |
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Artemis: Spaceship Bridge Simulator | 2010 | Thom Robertson | Thom Robertson | Windows, Android, iOS, WINE | Multiplayer co-operative spaceship bridge simulator. | [1] |
Astroneer | 2016 | System Era Softworks | System Era Softworks | Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch (January 2022) | Outer space mining resources on planets. | [2] |
Dreadnought | 2016 | Yager Development | Grey Box | Windows | [3] | |
Eagle Lander 3D | 2010 | Ron Monsen | Ron Monsen | Windows | There are another two versions, in 2D and for VR. | [4] |
Hellion | 2017 | ZeroGravity Games | Windows | Survival with PvP and PvE elements. | [5] | |
Iron Sky: Invasion | 2012 | Reality Pump | TopWare Interactive | Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, iOS, Android, Mac OS | Official video game expansion of the 2012 sci-fi film "Iron Sky". Combines space combat simulation with strategy and RPG elements. | [6] |
Kerbal Space Program | 2011 | Squad | Private Division | Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Xbox One | Features Newtonian physics and patched conic approximation for orbits. It has received critical acclaim and many mods. | [7] |
Kinetic Void | 2014 | Badland Studio | Valve | Microsoft Windows, Mac OS and Linux | [8] | |
Microsoft Space Simulator | 1994 | Bruce Artwick Organization Ltd. | Microsoft | DOS | [9] | |
Spaceflight Simulator | 2017 | Stef Moroyna | Private (iOS and Android), Steam (Windows Version) | Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS | 2D sandbox spaceflight simulator. Available on both PC and mobile. | |
Noctis | 2002 | Alessandro Ghignola | Alessandro Ghignola | Windows, DOS | Occurs in an imaginary universe with futuristic/fictional aspects such as planetary landings and sentient aliens; no weapons or combat. | [citation needed] |
Orbiter | 2000 | Martin Schweiger | Martin Schweiger | Windows | Accurately simulates the physics and it is moddable. Released as freeware. | [10] |
Project Space Station | 1985 | HESware | HESware | Commodore 64, Apple II, DOS | Four-part gameplay: administration of a space station program; shuttle launches, using a highly abstracted navigation system; assembling space station parts using an EVA pod; and shuttle landings using a 2D representation. | [citation needed] |
Reentry - An Orbital Simulator | 2018 | Wilhelmsen Studios | Wilhelmsen Studios | Microsoft Windows | Simulates launch, flight, and reentry for the Project Mercury, Project Gemini, and Apollo program spacecraft | |
Rendezvous: A Space Shuttle Simulation | 1982 | Wes Huntress | Edu-Ware Services | Apple II | Simulates shuttle launch, rendezvous with space station, and docking. | [12] |
Rise: The Vieneo Province | 2006 | Jason Reskin | Unistellar Industries, LLC | Microsoft Windows | Simulates futuristic VTOL vehicles, space stations, reentry. | [13] |
Shuttle: the Space Flight Simulator | 1992 | Vektor Grafix | Virgin Interactive | DOS, Amiga, Atari ST | [citation needed] | |
Space Shuttle: A Journey into Space | 1983 | Steve Kitchen | Activision | Amstrad CPC, Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, MSX, ZX Spectrum | [14][15] | |
Space Shuttle Mission 2007 | 2008 | Exciting Simulations | Simsquared Ltd. | Windows | [citation needed] | |
Juno: New Origins | 2023 | Jundroo | Jundroo | Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS | 3D aerospace sandbox where players can use customizable parts to construct and test rockets, planes, cars, or anything they can imagine in an environment with realistic physics across land, sea, air, and space. It entered early access on Steam with the name Simplerockets 2 in 2018. | |
Astra Protocol 2 | 2022 | Slice Bar | Slice Bar | Windows | Retrofuturism inspired survival game with text-based commands | |
Flight of Nova | 2022 | Aerovery Lab | Aerovery Lab | Windows, Linux | Based on Newtonian physics and real life orbital dynamics | [16][17] |
Space flight simulation games under development
Title | Release year | Developer | Publisher | Platform | Notes | References |
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Age of Ascent | TBA | Illyriad Games | Illyriad Games | Multiplatform, Windows, Macintosh | Space MMO with real-time dog fighting. | [citation needed] |
Kerbal Space Program 2 | 2023 | Private Division, Intercept Games | Intercept Games | Windows, Xbox, PlayStation | Sequel to the critically acclaimed game Kerbal Space Program. | [18] |
Cancelled space flight simulation games
Title | Release year | Developer | Publisher | Platform | Notes | References |
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Jumpgate Evolution | N/A | NetDevil | Codemasters | Windows | MMORPG | [citation needed] |
Space combat games
Title | Release year | Developer | Publisher | Platform | Notes | References |
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3D Star Racer | 1994 | BlazeDev | ClickGamer | Windows Mobile | FMV-style simulator | [citation needed] |
Absolute Zero | 1995 | Domark | Domark | MS-DOS, Mac | ||
Acamar Rising | 2005 | Beteo Software and Games | Beteo Software and Games | Windows | ||
Ace of Angels | 2002 | Flying Rock Enterprises | Flying Rock Enterprises | Windows | ||
Aces of the Galaxy | 2008 | Artech Digital Entertainment | Sierra Entertainment | Windows, Xbox 360 Live | ||
Allegiance | 2000 | Microsoft | Microsoft | Windows | Official servers shut down in 2002; as of 2012, developed and maintained by volunteers and free to download from their official site. | |
Ambush | 1983 | Nippon Amuse Co. Ltd | Nippon Amuse Co. Ltd. | Arcade | [citation needed] | |
Anthelion: The Galactic Alliance | 2003 | PDAmill | PDAmill | Windows Mobile | ||
Anthelion 2: Celestial Vigilance | 2006 | PDAmill | PDAmill | Windows Mobile | [citation needed] | |
AquaNox | 2001 | Massive Development | Fishtank Interactive | Windows | Sequel to Archimedean Dynasty but abandons much of the trading and privateering for which its predecessor was famous; reviews state the feel is that of a space combat sim | [19][20] |
AquaNox 2: Revelation | 2003 | Massive Development | Encore Software, Inc., JoWooD Productions | Windows | As noted many places, the addition of lasers in an underwater submarine battle makes the look and feel of the game that of a space combat sim | [21] |
Ares Rising | 1998 | Imagine Studios | Imagine Studios | Windows | ||
Argon 3D | 2006 | Mediaplazza | Clickgamer | Java ME | [citation needed] | |
Arvoch Alliance | 2011 | StarWraith 3D Games | StarWraith 3D Games | Windows | ||
Astron Belt | 1983 | Sega | Sega | Arcade | Considered the first laserdisc video game | [22] |
A/X-101 | 1994 | Absolute Entertainment, Micronet | Sega | Sega CD | FMV-style simulator | |
Backlash: A Turret Gunner Simulation | 1995 | Sanctuary Software Studio | Sanctuary Software Studio | DOS | Also known as Backlash: Assault on Omicron Station | |
Babylon 5: I've Found Her | 2004 | Space Dream Factory | Space Dream Factory | Windows, Mac OS X, Linux | Freeware; uses its own game engine; set in the universe of Babylon 5 | [23] |
The Babylon Project | 2004 | The Babylon Project | The Babylon Project | Windows | Freeware mod to Volition's FreeSpace 2 | [24] |
Bang! Gunship Elite | 2000 | RayLand | Red Storm Entertainment | Dreamcast, Windows | ||
BattleSphere | 2000 | 4Play/ScatoLogic | 4Play/ScatoLogic | Jaguar | First video game with a 32-player network ability; one of the most rare and expensive games to find | |
Battlestar Galactica | 2003 | Warthog | Vivendi Universal Games | Xbox, PlayStation 2 |