Orbiter Alternatives

Orbiter is described as 'Realistic 3D real-time space flight simulator program' and is an game in the games category. There are more than 10 games similar to Orbiter for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Steam, Mac and Android apps. The best Orbiter alternative is Space Engine. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Zen Koi or Pioneer. Other Orbiter like games are Universe Sandbox, Spore, Kerbal Space Program and Elite: Dangerous.

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Orbiter is a realistic 3D real-time space flight simulator program.

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Orbiter alternatives page was last updated Apr 29, 2024
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  1. Space Engine icon
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    Space Engine - a real-time 3D space simulator, procedural universe generator and visualiser. It lets you explore the universe in three dimensions, starting from planet Earth to the most distant galaxies.

    26 Space Engine alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Space Engine Features

    1.  Explore planets
    2.  Free roam
    3.  Procedurally generated
    4.  Avatar
    5.  Multiple languages

    Space Engine VS Orbiter

     
    • Space Engine is the most popular Windows alternative to Orbiter.

    • Space Engine is the most popular commercial alternative to Orbiter.

    • Space Engine is Paid and ProprietaryOrbiter is Free and Open Source
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    Universe Sandbox is an interactive space simulator for Windows based PCs.

    Unlike most astronomy software that just shows you what the sky looks like or where the planets are, Universe Sandbox is a powerful gravity simulator. You can add another star to our solar system and watch.

    14 Universe Sandbox alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Moveable Panes

    Universe Sandbox VS Orbiter

     
    • Universe Sandbox is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Orbiter.

    • Universe Sandbox is Paid and ProprietaryOrbiter is Free and Open Source
  3. Spore icon
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    Spore is a multi-genre single-player god game developed by Maxis and designed by Will Wright.

    34 Spore alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Wine

    Spore Features

    1.  Terraforming

    Spore VS Orbiter

     
    Comments about Spore as an Alternative to Orbiter
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    Negative Sep 11, 2020
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    Spore is more akin to Minecraft as game of creative play, whereas Orbiter is a "game" for simulating the space-flight experience.

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    Orbiter is a spaceflight simulator that has a 1:1 replica of the Solar System and utilises realistic spaceflight physics, while Spore is more of a casual game that focus on the evolution of your species from its origin (where spaceflight is only a small part of it), set in a procedural galaxy with cartoony graphics.

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    • Spore is Paid and ProprietaryOrbiter is Free and Open Source
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    Zen Koi is a fun, relaxing and stylish mobile game experience from LandShark Games. Grow, breed and collect beautiful Japanese carp as they make their way to mythological dragon form.

    70 Zen Koi alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Zen Koi Features

    1.   Game Series
    2.  Single player
    3.  Free to play

    Zen Koi VS Orbiter

     
    • Zen Koi is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Orbiter.

    • Zen Koi is the most popular free alternative to Orbiter.

    • Zen Koi is Freemium and ProprietaryOrbiter is Free and Open Source
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    Create and manage your own space program, build and fly spacecraft, and try to conquer space.

    5 Kerbal Space Program alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • MX flagMexico

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam
    • Playstation
    • Xbox

    Kerbal Space Program Features

    1.  Sandbox
    2.  Orbital Mechanics

    Kerbal Space Program VS Orbiter

     
    Comments about Kerbal Space Program as an Alternative to Orbiter
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    Negative Jul 20, 2016
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    KSP, while cool in itself, is not that much like Orbiter. The two shares the space-thing setting, but similarities kinda end there. Orbiter is a full-blown simulator, while KSP provides more of a casual (good!) experience for those who likes space, spaceships, etc (KSP also lets you create and improve along the way your spaceship)

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    • Most users think Kerbal Space Program is a great Orbiter alternative.

    • Kerbal Space Program is Paid and ProprietaryOrbiter is Free and Open Source
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    Elite: Dangerous is a space adventure, trading, and combat simulator that is the fourth release in the Elite video game series.

    24 Elite: Dangerous alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • OSVR
    • HTC Vive
    • Steam
    • Oculus Rift

    Elite: Dangerous Features

    1.   Game Series
    2.  Single player
    3.  Multiplayer

    Elite: Dangerous VS Orbiter

     
  7. Pioneer icon
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    Pioneer is a space adventure game set in the Milky Way galaxy at the turn of the 31st century. The game is open-ended, and you are free to explore the millions of star systems in the game. You can land on planets, slingshot past gas giants, and burn yourself to a crisp flying...

    16 Pioneer alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Pioneer Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Single player
    3.  Player vs Enviroment
    4.  Action combat
    5.  Spaces

    Pioneer VS Orbiter

     
    • Pioneer is the most popular Open Source alternative to Orbiter.

    • Pioneer is Free and Open SourceOrbiter is also Free and Open Source
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    A game of missions, trade and space combat in the 31st century using the Pioneer Space Sim engine with many additions and improvements.

    8 Pioneer Scout Plus alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Pioneer Scout Plus VS Orbiter

     
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    Set up a Portal in your real-life room, and seamlessly step into any spatial worlds you create with AI.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • visionOS

    Spatial Portal Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  AI-Powered
    3.  Virtual Reality

    Spatial Portal VS Orbiter

     
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    Systems Tool Kit (STK) is a platform for analyzing and visualizing complex systems in the context of your mission. Interact with data from platforms across the aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and other industries.

    19 Systems Tool Kit alternatives

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Systems Tool Kit VS Orbiter

     
    • Systems Tool Kit is the most popular SaaS alternative to Orbiter.

    • Systems Tool Kit is Paid and ProprietaryOrbiter is Free and Open Source
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    Space Simulator is a realistic space flight simulator for iOS and Android. It is an open-ended simulation where players can free roam Solar System or reenact historical NASA space program missions.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Space Simulator VS Orbiter

     
  12. Reentry icon
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    Reentry is a space flight simulator based on real life spacecrafts. You create a new astronaut, gain levels and experience for every move you make by completing missions in space.

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam

    Reentry Features

    1.  Single player
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Immersive
    5.  Orbital Mechanics

    Reentry VS Orbiter

     
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