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28 Games like Kerbal Space Program on PlayStation that you should try

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We filtered the 49 games similar to Kerbal Space Program down to the 28 that fit the “PlayStation” category. From Dust, Roblox and Assassin's Creed top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Kerbal Space Program.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure
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Year 2015Dev Squad

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Kerbal Space Program is From Dust — scoring 75/100 on our similarity scale. Roblox and Assassin's Creed follow close behind.

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The best games like Kerbal Space Program on PlayStation

28 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Kerbal Space Program. Each one has been evaluated across 14 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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From Dust

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From Dust
Closest overall match
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationIsometric
Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

It comes from the same genre as Kerbal Space Program and shares exploration and discovery, a sandbox world, and single-player focus. The common ground extends to an isometric view. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: fantasy world.

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Roblox

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Roblox
Closest on visuals
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2006Dev Roblox CorporationOn PS4 · Android · PC

Its point of contact with Kerbal Space Program is exploration and discovery, a sandbox world, and single-player focus. Both also lean on a first-person view. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is multiplayer gameplay.

It predates Kerbal Space Program by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Visuals78Progression70Game mode35
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Assassin's Creed

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Assassin's Creed
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2007Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

Same family as Kerbal Space Program: a sandbox world, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to skill tree progression and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: fantasy world.

It predates Kerbal Space Program by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression79Visuals45Setting26
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Grow Home

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Grow Home
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldSci-FiExplorationThird Person
Year 2015Dev Ubisoft Reflections · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

Shelved next to Kerbal Space Program for good reason: open world exploration, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. The distance is in tone and setting — its own ground is a casual, approachable feel.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression75Visuals46Setting43
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Outer Wilds

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Outer Wilds
Closest on setting
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldSpaceSci-FiExplorationFirst Person
Year 2019Dev Mobius Digital · Annapurna InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Same family as Kerbal Space Program: open world exploration, a space setting and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings strong narrative focus and 3D presentation.

Released 4 years after Kerbal Space Program.

Genre100Game mode100Setting90Progression75World56Visuals48
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Bully

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Bully
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Year 2006Dev Rockstar New England · Take-Two InteractiveOn PS4 · PC

On paper it is what Kerbal Space Program is — exploration and discovery, a sandbox world, and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds a third-person camera. They part company on visuals and game mode: this one brings multiplayer gameplay.

It predates Kerbal Space Program by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Progression70Game mode55Visuals45
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L.A. Noire

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L.A. Noire
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationThird Person
Year 2011Dev Team Bondi · Take-Two InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC

On paper it is what Kerbal Space Program is — exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds a third-person camera. They part company on tone and setting: this one brings strong narrative focus and historical setting.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression72Visuals46Tone0
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The Last Clockwinder

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The Last Clockwinder
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person
Year 2022Dev pontoco · Cyan VenturesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS

Genre puts it alongside Kerbal Space Program, and so does open world exploration, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is tone and setting: strong narrative focus and fantasy world.

Released 7 years after Kerbal Space Program.

Genre100Game mode100World55Visuals52Progression40Setting39
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Telling Lies

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Telling Lies
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonNarrative
Year 2019Dev Furious Bee Limited · Annapurna InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · iOS

Shelved next to Kerbal Space Program for good reason: exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is tone and visuals: strong narrative focus.

Released 4 years after Kerbal Space Program.

Genre100Game mode100Progression73World58Visuals52Tone0
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Blue Prince

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Blue Prince
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonNarrative
Year 2025Dev Dogubomb · Raw FuryOn Xbox · Switch · PC

Genre puts it alongside Kerbal Space Program, and so does exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. Both also lean on a first-person view. The distance is in tone and world — its own ground is strong narrative focus and procedural generation.

Released 10 years after Kerbal Space Program.

Genre100Game mode100Progression58Visuals42World34Tone0
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The Witness

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The Witness
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloHardcoreOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person
Year 2016Dev NVIDIA Lightspeed Studios · TheklaPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Shelved next to Kerbal Space Program for good reason: punishing difficulty, open world exploration and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is setting and world: strong narrative focus and procedural generation.

Genre100Game mode100Progression71Visuals53Tone47Setting43
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Destroy All Humans!

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Destroy All Humans!
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird Person
Year 2005Dev Pandemic Studios · THQOn PS4

Shelved next to Kerbal Space Program for good reason: open world exploration, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. Where they diverge is setting and visuals.

It predates Kerbal Space Program by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression70World55Visuals45Setting43
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A Short Hike

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A Short Hike
Closest on progression
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeIsometricThird Person
Year 2019Dev adamgryuPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

On paper it is what Kerbal Space Program is — exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds an isometric view. They part company on tone and setting: this one brings a relaxing pace and fantasy world.

Released 4 years after Kerbal Space Program.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals57World56Tone0
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The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

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The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldSpaceExplorationFirst Person
Year 2014Dev The AstronautsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

On paper it is what Kerbal Space Program is — open world exploration, a space setting and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is tone and world: strong narrative focus and horror setting.

Genre100Game mode100Progression73Setting62Visuals53World49
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationThird PersonMagic
Year 2007Dev Rebellion Developments · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

The genre is the same as Kerbal Space Program’s, and with it exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: fantasy world.

It predates Kerbal Space Program by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression70World55Visuals45Setting0

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