Underplayed Gems

Spaceflight Simulator (2022)

Spaceflight Simulator cover
Developer
Team Curiosity ✦
Genres
Early Access, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.8 of 5, 9,483 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 15 hours
Where to get it
Steam
The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

You meticulously design and pilot spacecraft through realistic orbital physics, experiencing the quiet tension and wonder of space exploration.

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What players say

Players praise it as an approachable 2D space sim for learning rocket science, though some find the flat view kills the sense of scale and awe. The game runs on old hardware, has a steep learning curve for advanced maneuvers like rendezvous, and some players report crashing.

Screenshots

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