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Reentry - A Space Flight Simulator

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2025

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Quick resume

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.

Global score

97/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Simulator, Strategy

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    Pros

    • Highly realistic and detailed spacecraft simulation
    • Deep educational content and tutorials
    • Immersive historical missions and narrative
    • Active developer and community support
    • Vr and peripheral support

    Cons

    • Steep learning curve may deter casual players
    • Early access bugs and incomplete features
    • Limited creative freedom and customization
    • Some graphical and audio rough edges
    • Multiplayer features still limited

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players have full control over their actions and decisions, including aircraft selection, mission creation, and detailed cockpit operation."

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    • Competence

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      "High skill ceiling with challenging missions that require learning, adapting tactics, and mastering flight controls and fleet management."

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      "High skill and knowledge required to master complex spacecraft systems and missions."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -3

      "Focus is on individual progression and personal mastery rather than competing with others."

      Capsule for Vernal Edge Vernal Edge

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    • Continuation

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      4

      "Many players report long sessions and habitual play due to the game's depth and learning curve."

      Capsule for Turing Complete Turing Complete

      "Players report long sessions and habitual play due to the depth and challenge."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      2

      "Supports multiplayer with cooperative missions and teamwork, but also strong single-player focus."

      Capsule for Falcon 4.0 Falcon 4.0

      "Some multiplayer aspects like Mission Control exist, but mostly single-player focused."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      -2

      "Gameplay follows historically accurate roles and classes with limited customization; focus is on realistic execution rather than creative building."

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      "Gameplay follows historical procedures and checklists with limited creative modification."

    • Domination

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      -4

      "Interactions emphasize cooperation and shared goals rather than dominance or power over others."

      Capsule for Sanctum Sanctum

      "Interactions emphasize learning and cooperation rather than dominance or power over others."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game to immerse themselves in space exploration and escape real life."

      Capsule for Kerbal Space Program Kerbal Space Program

      "Players use the game to immerse themselves in spaceflight and escape real life."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and passion, not obligation."

      Capsule for Tricking 0 Tricking 0

      "Players engage voluntarily out of passion and interest, not obligation."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

      "Players explore unique control mechanics and try different coordination approaches."

      Capsule for Biped Biped

      "Players explore complex systems and try different procedures within realistic constraints."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      3

      "Players discover new scenarios, user-created maps, and campaign content, though within a defined historical setting."

      Capsule for Second Front Second Front

      "Players discover spacecraft systems and mission scenarios, though within known historical contexts."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      -3

      "Limited character customization; focus is on experiencing the world rather than personal expression."

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      "Limited customization; focus is on authentic historical spacecraft rather than personal expression."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      -5

      "Strong emphasis on historical accuracy and realistic simulation rather than imaginative or fictional elements."

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      "Strong emphasis on realistic historical simulation rather than imaginative fiction."

    • Fellowship

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      2

      "Community engagement with the developer and some social interaction via Discord, but gameplay is mostly solo."

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      "Community and developer interaction is active, with Discord support and multiplayer features."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      5

      "Extensive tutorials, missions, and learning curve promote skill development and personal improvement."

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      "Strong emphasis on learning, skill acquisition, and personal development through tutorials and missions."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay focused on mental challenge rather than physical activity."

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      "Sedentary gameplay focused on mental challenge rather than physical activity."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -4

      "Requires constant attention and focus due to fast-paced, complex gameplay."

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      "Requires sustained attention and focus due to complexity and procedural gameplay."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      1

      "Some social interaction in multiplayer and community, but limited to gaming context."

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      "Some social interaction in community and multiplayer, but mostly individual experience."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      2

      "Players can lead squads and coordinate tactics in multiplayer, but leadership is shared and cooperative."

      Capsule for Dustwind Dustwind

      "Mission Control multiplayer allows some leadership roles, but mostly cooperative."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Players progress through campaign missions and challenges, unlocking new scenarios and mastering units."

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      "Players progress through increasingly complex missions and spacecraft programs."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      -2

      "Gameplay involves tension and challenge rather than pure relaxation or flow."

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      "Gameplay involves tension and challenge rather than pure relaxation or flow."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Immersive cockpit view, engine sounds, and visual effects provide strong sensory stimulation."

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      "Immersive audio-visuals and cockpit interactions provide engaging sensory stimulation."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -3

      "Focus is on personal achievement rather than social recognition or popularity."

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      "Focus is on personal achievement rather than social recognition or popularity."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      4

      "Strong historical narrative immersion with detailed mission briefings, authentic events, and documentary footage."

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      "Strong narrative immersion through historical missions and authentic radio communications."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      4

      "Requires planning, resource allocation, and problem solving to succeed."

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      "Requires planning, problem solving, and procedural execution to succeed."

    • Thrill

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      3

      "Players experience suspense and tension from risky missions and uncertain outcomes."

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    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      4

      "Players perceive high value from story, art, and educational content relative to game length and price."

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    • Violence

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    • Survival

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      "Players must avoid failure, manage resources, and survive difficult missions."

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    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Violence, Expression.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Last update: 30/04/2026