Satellite Command (2016)

Developer

Stormtide

Platforms

Windows

Genres

Casual, Indie, Simulation

Rating

3.2 of 5, 81 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 3.5 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

You manage an orbital space agency, balancing contracts, research, and resources in a calm, approachable simulation that rewards careful planning.

educationalsimulatedmethodicalfamily friendlynon-linearresource managementatmosphericcasual

What players say

Players agree Satellite Command is not Kerbal Space Program, it's a simplified, casual management sim about clicking targets and instruments rather than building rockets or mastering orbital mechanics. The early hours are relaxing, but the game soon becomes grindy and repetitive, with sandbox mode still forcing players to research upgrades and complete contracts.

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