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16 Games like Kerbal Space Program on Xbox that you should try

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We filtered the 49 games similar to Kerbal Space Program down to the 16 that fit the “Xbox” category. Roblox, Outer Wilds and Telling Lies 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 “Xbox” category, the closest game to Kerbal Space Program is Roblox — scoring 73/100 on our similarity scale. Outer Wilds and Telling Lies follow close behind.

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The best games like Kerbal Space Program on Xbox

16 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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Roblox

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Roblox
Closest overall match
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.

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Outer Wilds

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Outer Wilds
Closest on game mode
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.

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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.

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Blue Prince

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NGL89
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.

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The Witness

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NGL84
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.

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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.

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Obduction

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Obduction
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person
Year 2016Dev Cyan WorldsOn PC · PS4 · iOS

Shelved next to Kerbal Space Program for good reason: open world exploration, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. They part company on tone and setting: this one brings strong narrative focus and fantasy world.

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Stray

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Stray
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird Person
Year 2022Dev BlueTwelve · Annapurna InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Kerbal Space Program and shares 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 the two diverge is tone and setting: strong narrative focus and a cyberpunk setting.

Released 7 years after Kerbal Space Program.

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Refunct

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NGL84
Refunct
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonRelaxing
Year 2015Dev Dominique GrieshoferPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Shelved next to Kerbal Space Program for good reason: exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. To that it adds a first-person view. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings a relaxing pace.

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Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments

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NGL82
Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationThird PersonFirst Person
Year 2014Dev Frogwares · Focus EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

Same family as Kerbal Space Program: exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. To that it adds a third-person camera. They part company on tone and setting: this one brings strong narrative focus and historical setting.

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Road 96

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Road 96
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonMelee
Year 2021Dev DigixArt · RavenscourtOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

The genre is the same as Kerbal Space Program’s, and with it exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. To that it adds a first-person view. They part company on tone and world: this one brings strong narrative focus and procedural generation.

Released 6 years after Kerbal Space Program.

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Port Royale 3

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NGL57
Port Royale 3
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationMeleeHistorical
Year 2012Dev Kalypso MediaPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The genre is the same as Kerbal Space Program’s, and with it exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and progression: historical setting and resource management.

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The Suicide of Rachel Foster

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The Suicide of Rachel Foster
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonNarrative
Year 2020Dev ONE-O-ONE GAMES · Daedalic EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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 first-person view. Where the two diverge is tone and setting: strong narrative focus and horror setting.

Released 5 years after Kerbal Space Program.

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Firewatch

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NGL85
Firewatch
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonNarrative
Year 2016Dev Campo Santo · PanicOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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 setting: strong narrative focus and horror setting.

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RiME

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RiME
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationThird PersonMelee
Year 2017Dev Tequila Works · Six FootOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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 third-person camera. Where the two diverge is tone and setting: strong narrative focus and fantasy world.

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