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Next Space Rebels

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch • 2021

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Quick resume

SPACE IS FOR EVERYONE. In Next Space Rebels, you will develop from a naive rocket hobbyist into an experienced space activist by designing, building, and launching rockets of increasing complexity.

Global score

86/100

Genres

Indie, Simulator, Adventure, Strategy, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Creative and accessible rocket building
    • Engaging social media simulation
    • Unique blend of story and gameplay
    • Good value for price
    • Fun and addictive gameplay loop

    Cons

    • Bugs and performance issues
    • Repetitive and lengthy dialogue
    • Simplified and inconsistent physics
    • Heavy-handed political/social commentary
    • Tedious social media mechanics

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fantasy, Violence, Story, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story, Status, 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.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players have freedom to design rockets creatively and choose how to approach challenges, though some quests impose specific constraints."

    • Competence
      3

      "Game involves skillful rocket building and problem solving with physics puzzles, but simplified and sometimes inconsistent mechanics reduce technical challenge."

    • Competition
      -2

      "Focus is on personal progress and completing challenges rather than direct competition or leaderboards."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Many players report addictive gameplay and long sessions, though some frustration with bugs and repetitive dialogue can reduce engagement."

    • Cooperation
      -3

      "Gameplay is primarily single-player and independent; social interactions are scripted and do not involve cooperative play."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Strong emphasis on creative rocket design using diverse parts and customization, encouraging experimentation."

    • Domination
      -4

      "Interactions emphasize narrative choices and social commentary rather than exerting power or control over others."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Players enjoy distraction and fun through rocket building and social media simulation, though some find political themes intrusive."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and personal interest, not out of obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Game encourages trying new rocket designs and tag combinations, with trial and error to meet challenge goals."

    • Exploration
      1

      "Limited spatial exploration; some discovery through story and social media elements but mostly familiar environments."

    • Expression
      3

      "Customization of rockets and video content allows for player self-expression within game constraints."

    • Fantasy
      1

      "Game blends realistic rocket building with exaggerated physics and fictional social media satire."

    • Fellowship
      -3

      "Social elements exist but are scripted and lack genuine community or multiplayer interaction."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players learn rocket building mechanics and improve skills progressively through challenges."

    • Health
      -5

      "Game is sedentary with no physical activity component."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention on building, dialogue, and challenge completion; not suited for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "Interactions are surface-level scripted dialogues without deep emotional connection."

    • Leadership
      -4

      "No leadership roles; player follows narrative and challenge objectives without directing others."

    • Progression
      4

      "Strong progression through unlocking parts, gaining subscribers, and completing increasingly complex challenges."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Gameplay can be relaxing and fun but some players experience frustration from bugs and fiddly quests."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Visuals and rocket launch videos provide moderate sensory stimulation and enjoyment."

    • Status
      2

      "In-game social media metrics provide a sense of recognition and popularity growth."

    • Story
      4

      "Narrative and character interactions are a major part of the experience, with plot twists and social commentary."

    • Strategy
      2

      "Some strategic planning required for rocket design and tag selection, though physics inconsistencies limit depth."

    • Thrill
      1

      "Some suspense in completing difficult challenges and unpredictable rocket behavior, but overall low risk."

    • Value
      3

      "Many players feel the game offers good entertainment value for price, despite bugs."

    • Violence
      -3

      "Gameplay focuses on building and launching rockets rather than combat or destruction."

    • Survival
      -3

      "No survival mechanics; environment is stable and threats minimal."

    Where to buy

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    Last update: 26/04/2026