Space Engine Alternatives for Linux

Space Engine is not available for Linux but there are some alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Stellarium, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Space Engine and eight of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Space Engine are Celestia, Universe Sandbox, Gaia Sky and WinStars.

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    Stellarium

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    Stellarium is a free open source planetarium for your computer. It shows a realistic sky in 3D, just like what you see with the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope.

    60 Stellarium alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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    The dance of the planets above ESO headquarters, near Munich.
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  2. Celestia icon

    Celestia

     136 likes

    Celestia is an application for real-time 3D visualization of space, with a detailed model of the solar system, over 100,000 stars, more than 10,000 galaxies, and an extension mechanism for adding more objects.

    32 Celestia alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • PortableApps.com
    • visionOS
    • Online
    • BSD
    • F-Droid
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    A view of the Solar System from afar, with the orbits and labels of planets and dwarf planets visible. The constellation Orion can be seen on the right side of the image.
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  4. Universe Sandbox icon

    Universe Sandbox

     16 likes

    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.

    15 Universe Sandbox alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam
    • GOG.com
    • Epic Games Store
    • itch.io
    • Humble Bundle
    • HTC Vive
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    Universe Sandbox screenshot 1
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  5. Gaia Sky icon

    Gaia Sky

     13 likes

    3D visualization software for ESA's (European Space Agency) Gaia mission to chart about 1 billion stars of the Milky Way Galaxy.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Gaia Sky screenshot 1
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  6. WinStars icon

    WinStars

     7 likes

    WinStars uses the latest 3D technology to show the objects of our solar system in a realistic manner. Thus, it is possible to move from one planet to another, to follow a space probe on its long voyage or to observe a celestial event from a place to which you could never go.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Wine
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    • European Union flagEU
    WinStars screenshot 1
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  8. Cosmonium icon

    Cosmonium

     7 likes

    Cosmonium is a 3D astronomy and space exploration program. With Cosmonium you can navigate in our solar system and discover all the planets and their moons.

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    Io transiting over Jupiter
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  9. OpenSpace icon

    OpenSpace

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    OpenSpace is open-source interactive data visualization software designed to visualize the entire known universe and portray our ongoing efforts to investigate the cosmos.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Global
    OpenSpace screenshot 1
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  10. Warpfire.io icon

    Warpfire.io

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    Browser-based space MMO recreating classic gameplay, featuring real-time multiplayer battles, space exploration with allies, ship upgrades, PvP combat, missions, loot, top-down design, fleet tactics, and free play on any device without installation or downloads.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • Google Chrome
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