Build and manage your own space station, conduct research, and ensure the survival of your astronaut crew in this detailed simulation game. Space Station Simulator combines base-building elements with resource management and crew survival mechanics.
As the station commander, you'll need to make critical decisions about expanding your station, managing resources, conducting scientific experiments, and keeping your crew safe from the hazards of space. Every decision matters in the unforgiving vacuum of space.
Space Station Simulator is a deep management game that puts you in control of a space station orbiting Earth. Starting with just a basic habitation module, you'll gradually expand your station into a thriving research facility or commercial hub, depending on your chosen path.
The game features realistic physics and environmental systems. You'll need to manage oxygen generation, waste recycling, power production, and thermal control to keep your station operational. Even a small oversight can cascade into a critical emergency situation that threatens your entire crew.
Each astronaut in your crew has unique skills, personality traits, and psychological needs. As the commander, you'll assign tasks based on their abilities, monitor their mental health, and resolve conflicts that arise during long missions in confined spaces.
The research system allows you to specialize your station for various scientific disciplines, from astronomy to biotechnology. Conducting successful experiments unlocks new modules and capabilities, while also fulfilling mission objectives set by your funding agencies.
The game includes both a campaign mode with structured missions and a sandbox mode where you can build freely without constraints. Multiple difficulty levels ensure that both newcomers and experienced simulation gamers will find an appropriate challenge.
This is exactly the space station simulator I've been waiting for! The attention to detail in the systems management is incredible, and I love how each crew member feels like a real person with their own needs and personalities. The emergencies are tense and require quick thinking.
The game has great potential, but the learning curve is extremely steep. The tutorial doesn't adequately explain some of the more complex systems, and I found myself constantly pausing to look things up. Once you understand everything, it's enjoyable, but getting there is frustrating.
I love the building aspects of this game! The modular construction system is intuitive and lets you create some really unique station designs. The resource management can get a bit tedious in the late game, but overall it's a solid simulation that will keep you engaged for hours.
A standard campaign mission takes approximately 8-12 hours to complete, while sandbox mode can be played indefinitely as you continue to expand your station.
The game has no violent content and is educational in terms of space science and engineering principles. However, the complexity of the management systems makes it more suitable for players aged 12 and up.
Currently, Space Station Simulator is a single-player experience. We're evaluating the possibility of adding cooperative multiplayer in a future update.
While we've simplified some aspects for gameplay purposes, many of the core systems (life support, orbital mechanics, thermal management) are based on real principles used in actual space stations. We consulted with aerospace engineers during development to ensure a good balance between realism and enjoyable gameplay.
