Kerbal Space Program

Kerbal Space Program is a fine game. It’s challenging, rewarding, appealing, hilarious, and it actually teaches you a lot about physics and space stuff. For those with an interest in space, it’s a go-to game, being so popular in the crowd that it’s even played by a lot of NASA staff. The amount of people who come to the forums and subreddit saying how they now understand terms like geostationary orbit and Hohmann transfer are staggering. If that’s what you’re looking for then look no further.

Kerbal Space Program provides something for everyone: players who will never see a return voyage from “the Mun,” and those who delve into special resource gathering, landing, docking, and crew-out-of-ship activities. ...If you’re just looking to create unbelievable, ridiculous rockets with an impractical number of fuel pods, you can still have plenty of fun. Whatever your level of engagement, you can enjoy shooting these little green Smurfs into space – or into the nearby scenery.

The game has attracted a passionate, talented, dedicated community of players and creators. ...My main fear of simulation titles is that I'll get bored. But, come to think of it, not once was I bored with Kerbal Space Program. I may have felt confused, and irritated, and hopeless at times, but those setbacks were fleeting. My desire to improve remains steadfast. Even the smallest accomplishments feel like massive victories, and once you experience that euphoria, you won't want to quit. Watch your ambition soar.