Best Space Simulator Apps &amp; Games

4.5😊(4.2K ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

Simulate and explore celestial bodies within our solar system and beyond. Create your own solar systems, experiment with gravity and physics, and observe orbital mechanics in action.

What We Love

🚀 Realistic simulation
🚀 Detailed solar system
🚀 Ability to create custom solar systems
🚀 Impressive graphics
🚀 Frequent updates

Room to Improve

🐛 Crashes and glitches
🔋 High battery consumption
💰 Excessive ads
🐛 Saving and loading issues
🐛 Unstable orbits

Spaceflight Simulator by Spaceflight Simulator UK Ltd

Rocket science made simple!

Strong Contender

4.8😊(98K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Build and launch rockets to explore a realistic, open universe. Experience space exploration with accurate physics and a vast, explorable solar system.

What We Love

🚀 Realistic physics and space simulation
👍 Intuitive controls and easy to learn
🚀 Ability to build complex rockets and spacecraft
👍 No ads or in-app purchases required to play

Room to Improve

🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches, especially with large rockets
🔋 Potential performance issues on older devices
🔒 Limited customization and part options in free version
🚀 Docking and rendezvous maneuvers can be very challenging

Milky Way: Cosmic Playground by Panatpong Jantarawattanawanich

Gravity and Universe Sandbox

Worth Considering

🔍 Reference

4.7😊(1.9K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Explore and simulate the universe with interactive space simulations. Manipulate gravity, witness planetary collisions, and create your own cosmic sandbox. Perfect for those curious about the cosmos.

What We Love

🚀 Realistic space simulation
👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
🌌 Impressive galaxy collision effects
💡 Variety of game modes

Room to Improve

🐛 Bugs in protoplanet simulation
🐛 Crashes in galaxy merger mode
🔋 Performance issues on some devices
📺 Ads can be intrusive

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Space Crash Simulator

SPH Planet Collisions

Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) simulationReal-time planetary collisionsCustomizable simulation parameters

Experience realistic planetary collisions with a powerful physics engine. Customize your own cosmic events by adjusting particle count, velocity, and accuracy, or jump straight into high-energy impacts. This app offers a detailed, physics-based simulation for educational or entertainment purposes.

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Planet Destruction Simulator

Solar Smash

Planet destruction simulatorVariety of weaponsNuclear missiles

Unleash your destructive power on planets with a vast arsenal of weapons. From nuclear missiles and lasers to monstrous creatures and asteroids, obliterate celestial bodies in this engaging simulator.

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by Thetis Consulting

Realistic spaceship physicsSolar system explorationReal-time Earth rotation

Experience a highly accurate space flight simulation with realistic physics and celestial bodies. Explore our solar system, witness Earth's rotation, and navigate through asteroid rings. This app offers an immersive astronaut experience with real-world weather and G-force simulations.

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Ellipse: Rocket Simulator

Build and fly rockets.

Rocket design and customizationRealistic orbital mechanicsExplore celestial bodies

Design, build, and launch rockets with realistic orbital mechanics. Explore celestial bodies and experience dynamic physics for a true-to-life space simulation. Ideal for aspiring engineers and space enthusiasts.

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Celestia - Space Simulator

3D interactive planetarium

Real-time 3D space visualizationExplore planets, moons, stars, galaxiesAccurate solar system object positions

Explore the universe in real-time 3D. Visit planets, moons, star clusters, and galaxies, viewing them from any point in space and time. Customize your experience with expandable content and detailed simulations.

📚 Education

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Water/Ship Simulator & Sandbox

Water Physics Simulation

Water and liquid simulationsShip building and raft survivalBomb explosions and destruction sandbox

Explore three distinct physics simulations: build and navigate ships, experiment with bomb explosions and water behavior in a sandbox, or observe the interactions of various elements. This free app offers creative building and destructive fun.

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Full-scale Solar System simulationHistoric NASA mission replaysFunctional 3D cockpits

Space Simulator

by Tai Chen

$4.99

Experience ultra-realistic 3D space flight with real physics in a full-scale Solar System. Play historic NASA missions or explore planets and moons with functional 3D cockpits and interactive orbit planning.

Pocket Galaxy: Gravity Sandbox

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Universe Space Simulation Game

Create and customize your own universeSimulate realistic planet orbits and physicsDestroy solar systems with various tools

Design and simulate your own universe with realistic physics. Customize planets, stars, and moons, then watch them interact. Destroy solar systems with powerful tools or explore the life that develops in your creations.

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Among Us!

by InnerSloth LLC

Teamwork and betrayal gameplayIdentify and vote out impostorsComplete ship tasks

A multiplayer game of teamwork and betrayal set in space. Players complete tasks on a spaceship while identifying and voting out hidden impostors who aim to sabotage and eliminate the crew. Customize your game and characters for unique experiences.

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TerraGenesis - Space Settlers

Terraform Universe Planets

Idle planet building simulatorReal science from NASATerraform planets and moons

Simulate the terraforming of planets using real scientific principles. Cultivate life, manage resources, and build civilizations on various worlds, from our solar system to fictional planets and moons. Encounter alien life and defend your settlements from cosmic threats.

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F-Sim Space Shuttle

by SkyTale Software GmbH

Realistic flight dynamicsDetailed landing analysis and scoringAutopilot demo and tutorials

Experience the challenge of landing a Space Shuttle with this realistic flight simulator. Master complex flight dynamics, stunning graphics, and detailed scoring to improve your landings. Offers various scenarios and control options for an immersive experience.

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$2.99

Tiny Space Program: Sim Tycoon

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Rocket Agency & Colony Builder

Space program managementBuild off-world coloniesLaunch rockets and spaceships

Manage your own space agency, from designing and building rockets to launching missions for research, mining, or tourism. Explore planets and moons, establish off-world economies, and advance your technology in this interplanetary simulation.

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Infinite Flight Simulator

Multiplayer flying simulation

Global high-definition sceneryDetailed aircraft fleetMultiplayer with human Air Traffic Control

Experience a realistic flight simulation with a global map, detailed aircraft, and multiplayer capabilities. Plan your flights, navigate with authentic tools, and fly with or control air traffic in a dynamic environment.

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Galaxy Space Simulator 3D

Solar System Simulator Sandbox

Realistic 3D graphicsPhysics-based gravity simulationPlanet and star customization

Create and explore your own universe with a realistic 3D space simulator. Witness celestial bodies orbit, form asteroid belts, and customize planets with various textures and skins. Save, load, and share your cosmic creations with others.

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Let's Explore the ISS in AR!

AR Adventure in Space

Augmented reality ISS explorationDetailed module and apparatus informationVideos of ISS crew life

Explore the International Space Station in augmented reality, interact with modules, and learn about space life from an ESA astronaut. Engage in mini-games and discover space industry careers.

📚 Education

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Space Rocket Exploration

Create & Explore.

Build custom rocketsExplore solar system planets and moonsConstruct unlimited space stations

Build and launch custom rockets to explore planets and moons in our solar system. Construct a space station with unlimited potential and deploy various satellites. Experience realistic space physics and astonishing graphics.