Best Science games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated science games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free science games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue is a single-player narrative adventure that takes you deep into our planet’s beating blue heart. Explore the awesome wonder and unbounded mystery that exists within the world’s ocean.
The Light Remake
There is only you, the abandoned remains of a former life and the flourishing nature that feels great in the absence of man. This world is both gloomy and empty, but so incredibly beautiful.
LIT: Bend the Light
Light, darkness and remarkable puzzles! Bend the light to your will in this award winning physics-based puzzle game. Feel like a renaissance engineer, build your own solutions to light puzzles, feel your brain grow and all of that within the beautiful and mysterious world of LIT.
Genesis Alpha One Deluxe Edition
Hyperjump into the dark recesses of space with Genesis Alpha One - a roguelike FPS where you must build, maintain and navigate your ship through a galaxy filled with hostile alien and human threats. Explore, create and survive the militarized space race in order to secure humanity’s future.
CAR TUNE: Project
Car Tune: Project is a dynamic game in which the player takes on the role of a car mechanic. The goal of the game is to tune, modify, and improve the performance of cars. An extensive tuning system and realistic driving physics provide a great experience for automotive enthusiasts.
Lightmatter
A first-person puzzler where shadows kill you. Watch your step or be swallowed by the darkness.
The Sapling
The Sapling is a short simulation game where you design your own plants and animals, and put them in a world together. Or you turn on random mutations, and see what evolution does to your ecosystem!
MOLEK-SYNTEZ
Use the MOLEK-SYNTEZ to create small molecules with various pharmacological effects from the comfort of your small Romanian apartment.
Moons of Madness
Moons of Madness is a first-person, story-driven cosmic horror game where the scientific exploration of Mars meets the supernatural dread of Lovecraft.
Valfaris
Set in a far corner of space, Valfaris is a heavy metal infused 2D action-platformer and the next game from the team behind Unity Awards finalist, Slain: Back From Hell. Brutal combat. Deadly enemies. Stunning pixel art. Savage soundtrack. Get ready to rip the galaxy a new wormhole.
1000 days to escape
Only 1000 days left until the end of the world. You have to realize the largest space program ever to save as many people as you can. Explore planets, colonize them, help people find a new home.
SpaceEngine
The world's first science-based photorealistic interactive 3D planetarium that models the entire Universe, using procedural generation for uncharted areas.
Interstellar Transport Company
Build a galactic transportation empire and supply humanity with everything it needs to colonize the stars. In this sci-fi logistics simulator, grow your company from a local transport agency into an interstellar logistics behemoth! Singleplayer, vs AI, and online multiplayer.
SERIES MAKERS TYCOON
Series Makers makes your dreams come true. Produce your own TV series and build your own TV studio with your team. Dominate the TV landscape and fight your way up for worldwide success!
Evolution Board Game
Predators lurk, food is scarce, you must adapt - or go extinct. Evolve your species to survive and dominate as you explore the campaign or go head-to-head with the skill-based matchmaker.
CHAOS;CHILD
From the creators of the critically acclaimed STEINS;GATE comes a sensational new visual novel: CHAOS;CHILD. Set in Shibuya in 2015, a group of high school students who survived an earthquake six years ago find themselves at the center of a new series of bizarre murders in the city.
while True: learn()
You’re a machine learning specialist who makes neural networks but your cat seems to be better at it. Now you must solve puzzles to build a cat-to-human translation system (who knows what else this cat is capable of!). Earn a fortune, buy kickass cat outfits, learn how machine learning really works!
Reentry - A Space Flight Simulator
Do you have what it takes to be an astronaut? Reentry is a realistic space flight simulator based on NASAs space programs; from the first American human spaceflight in Project Mercury, the rendezvous and EVAs of Project Gemini to the Moon landing in Project Apollo.
Species: Artificial Life, Real Evolution
Play with evolution! Species: ALRE is a scientifically-grounded, emergent simulation of natural selection. Creatures evolve and speciate in response to in-game mutation and selection forces, allowing you to experience and tinker with evolution in real-time.
Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing
Liftoff® is a drone simulator that translates the rush of first-person view drone flight to the digital world. Join the biggest community for virtual FPV racing and freestyle!
STEINS;GATE 0
If you can't save the one you love… How can you save humanity? Sequel to the visual novel cult classic. Experience an alternate worldline of STEINS;GATE.
Signal Simulator
Game inspired by SETI. Take the role of a scientist to find an extraterrestrial signal .Control massive Radio Antennas by using interactive control in your Observatory. Detect , download and decode unknown or story telling signals. Manage and Maintain an electrical system to improve your systems and make it more efficient.
DEPLOYMENT
Deployment is an intense competitive top-down shooter game. Infosoldiers, made of pure information, fight in an endless war between governments and megacorporations to rule over the digital systems that control the world. Deploy your troops from up to five different classes!
Most played science games on Steam
Take a look at the top science games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 16th 2025.
1. Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends
The epic story of evolution, technology, humanity, and dinosaurs is yours to tap. Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends is a clicker, free to play and simulation game developed and published by Computer Lunch. Released on November 03rd 2021 has received 23,288 reviews of which 20,937 were positive and 2,351 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played science game, thanks to its 2,580 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.8
20,937
2,351
2,580
players
2. Kerbal Space Program
In Kerbal Space Program, take charge of the space program for the alien race known as the Kerbals. You have access to an array of parts to assemble fully-functional spacecraft that flies (or doesn’t) based on realistic aerodynamic and orbital physics. Kerbal Space Program is a space, simulation and sandbox game developed by Squad and published by Private Division. Released on April 27th 2015 has received 126,215 reviews of which 120,127 were positive and 6,088 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. While seeing 2,347 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among science games based on player count.
9.4
120,127
6,088
2,347
players
3. Universe Sandbox
Create & destroy on an unimaginable scale with a realistic physics-based space simulator. Explore the beauty of our universe and the fragility of our planet. Use science to bend the laws of gravity, collide planets, boil away oceans, fire epic space lasers, and customize your universe. Universe Sandbox is a sandbox, space and simulation game developed and published by Giant Army. Released on August 24th 2015 has received 26,874 reviews of which 25,903 were positive and 971 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. While seeing 454 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among science games based on player count.
9.4
25,903
971
454
players
4. Stationeers
Stationeers puts you in control of the construction and management of a space station to run by yourself or online with your friends. Complex atmospheric, electrical, manufacturing, agriculture, and gravitational systems require your thought and management at all times! Stationeers is a early access, space and base-building game developed and published by RocketWerkz. Released on December 12th 2017 has received 6,967 reviews of which 5,947 were positive and 1,020 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 340 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played science games.
8.3
5,947
1,020
340
players
5. Juno: New Origins
Bring to life anything you can imagine from rockets and airplanes to cars and more. Automate them with a visual programming language. Explore 3D planets and make your own. Share your creations online. Complete contracts, conquer milestones, and unlock technology in the newly added Career Mode. Juno: New Origins is a building, science and space sim game developed and published by Jundroo and LLC. Released on January 26th 2023 has received 3,066 reviews of which 2,762 were positive and 304 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played science games.
8.7
2,762
304
53
players
6. The Sapling
The Sapling is a short simulation game where you design your own plants and animals, and put them in a world together. Or you turn on random mutations, and see what evolution does to your ecosystem! The Sapling is a life sim, sandbox and science game developed and published by Wessel Stoop. Released on December 12th 2019 has received 1,443 reviews of which 1,302 were positive and 141 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played science games.
8.6
1,302
141
20
players
7. Thrive
An evolution simulation game. Take control of your species in the environment and edit your species as a whole. Compete with other evolving species for resources on an alien planet. Thrive is a simulation, science and sandbox game developed and published by Revolutionary Games Studio. Released on November 26th 2021 has received 1,278 reviews of which 1,180 were positive and 98 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played science games.
8.7
1,180
98
7
players
8. Size Matters
You play as a scientist who is shrinking every second in a race against time! Find all the ingredients and formulas scattered around the laboratory, which are necessary for producing the life-saving antidote. But beware, your time is very precious. Size Matters is a simulation, casual and science game developed by Mazen Games and published by GrabTheGames. Released on March 12th 2021 has received 466 reviews of which 405 were positive and 61 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played science games.
8.1
405
61
3
players
9. Species: Artificial Life, Real Evolution
Play with evolution! Species: ALRE is a scientifically-grounded, emergent simulation of natural selection. Creatures evolve and speciate in response to in-game mutation and selection forces, allowing you to experience and tinker with evolution in real-time. Species: Artificial Life, Real Evolution is a simulation, sandbox and early access game developed and published by Quasar. Released on September 28th 2018 has received 955 reviews of which 717 were positive and 238 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played science games.
7.2
717
238
3
players
10. Sokobond
Sokobond is an elegantly designed puzzle game about chemistry. It's logical, minimalist, and beautiful - crafted with love and science. Sokobond is a sokoban, science and difficult game developed by Alan Hazelden and Lee Shang Lun and published by Draknek & Friends. Released on July 21st 2014 has received 633 reviews of which 594 were positive and 39 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played science games.
8.8
594
39
2
players
Best deals on science games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of science games available on Steam right now, updated on April 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted science games.
1. Juno: New Origins
Bring to life anything you can imagine from rockets and airplanes to cars and more. Automate them with a visual programming language. Explore 3D planets and make your own. Share your creations online. Complete contracts, conquer milestones, and unlock technology in the newly added Career Mode. Juno: New Origins is a building, science and space sim game developed and published by Jundroo and LLC. Released on January 26th 2023 has received 3,066 reviews of which 2,762 were positive and 304 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Featuring a massive 93% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for science category.
8.7
2,762
304
-93%
18.43€
1.29€
2. Size Matters
You play as a scientist who is shrinking every second in a race against time! Find all the ingredients and formulas scattered around the laboratory, which are necessary for producing the life-saving antidote. But beware, your time is very precious. Size Matters is a simulation, casual and science game developed by Mazen Games and published by GrabTheGames. Released on March 12th 2021 has received 466 reviews of which 405 were positive and 61 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 79% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in science games.
8.1
405
61
-79%
9.71€
2.04€
3. Sokobond
Sokobond is an elegantly designed puzzle game about chemistry. It's logical, minimalist, and beautiful - crafted with love and science. Sokobond is a sokoban, science and difficult game developed by Alan Hazelden and Lee Shang Lun and published by Draknek & Friends. Released on July 21st 2014 has received 633 reviews of which 594 were positive and 39 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 70% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in science games.
8.8
594
39
-70%
14.79€
4.43€
4. Universe Sandbox
Create & destroy on an unimaginable scale with a realistic physics-based space simulator. Explore the beauty of our universe and the fragility of our planet. Use science to bend the laws of gravity, collide planets, boil away oceans, fire epic space lasers, and customize your universe. Universe Sandbox is a sandbox, space and simulation game developed and published by Giant Army. Released on August 24th 2015 has received 26,874 reviews of which 25,903 were positive and 971 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 55% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for science games.
9.4
25,903
971
-55%
29.29€
13.18€
Free science games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play science games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 16th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play science games.
1. Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends
The epic story of evolution, technology, humanity, and dinosaurs is yours to tap. Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends is a clicker, free to play and simulation game developed and published by Computer Lunch. Released on November 03rd 2021 has received 23,288 reviews of which 20,937 were positive and 2,351 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 2,580 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free science games on Steam.
8.8
20,937
2,351
2,580
players