Apps Like Distant Desert for iPhone and iPad
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TerraGenesis - Space Settlers
Tilting Point LLC
Terraform planets with real science
Manage planetary ecosystems by adjusting temperature, atmosphere, and water levels. Track biosphere development and terraform planets using real NASA data. Complete missions to unlock new worlds and expand your interstellar empire.

Spaceflight Simulator
Spaceflight Simulator UK Ltd
Build rockets, explore space, track physics
Build and customize rockets to explore a realistically scaled universe. Navigate using real orbital mechanics and travel to distant planets and objects. Interact with Mercury, Venus, Earth, the Moon, Mars, Phobos, and Deimos.

Solo Hunter
IEC GAMES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Eliminate crew and destroy objects
Play a game where the objective is to eliminate all living members in a spaceship without detection. Move around using one finger, kill crew members, and destroy objects. Complete levels by ensuring no one survives.



Idle Mars Survival: Migrate
Oneorwa Technology Co.,Ltd.
Survive on and generate power
Survive as an astronaut on by generating power through solar panels or wind turbines. Collect resources like food and water by exploring the environment. Repair and manage equipment to maintain life support systems.






AdVenture Capitalist Tycoon
Hyper Hippo Publishing Ltd.
Earn money by clicking and upgrading
Play the money-making idle game by clicking to generate income. Manage multiple businesses, upgrade facilities, and automate earnings. Track progress through various stages of wealth accumulation and business expansion.

X-Plane: Starship
Laminar Research
Fly missions, land on Mars, control physics
Control a rocket with realistic physics to land on Earth and Mars. Adjust thrusters, manage fuel, and navigate through space. Track mission progress and replay flights with different strategies.

Mars: Mars
Outbox SRL
Fly through with jetpacks
Explore by flying with jetpacks and navigating terrain. Complete missions to unlock rewards. Track progress and upgrade equipment. Share achievements with friends. Learn about through in-game tutorials and data logs.

TerraGenesis: Landfall
Tilting Point LLC
Build cities on planets and manage resources
Build and manage cities on planets in the solar system and outer space. Construct buildings, design facilities, and level up your space society. Manage resources, expand settlements, and develop infrastructure to sustain extraterrestrial life.



Hidden Relics: Art Detective
Lucky Spin Games Inc.
Collect artifacts and solve mysteries
Explore object scenes set in global locations. Complete collections of historical artifacts and artworks. Solve puzzles to uncover treasures. Learn about art history through interactive storytelling. Track progress across multiple museum locations.
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