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Game entry

Kerbal Space Program

2015 · Simulation, Sandbox · PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One · Private Division

After 156 duels settled by the community, Kerbal Space Program stands no. 52 among the best video games of all time on GameForever, with 1,865 ELO points and 76% of wins. Of the 3 duels that pitted it against Sons of the Forest, it has won 3 and lost 0. Its best rank by family puts it at no. 2 out of 142 (Simulation).

World rank

no. 52

ELO score

1,865

Wins

76%

Duels played

156

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About Kerbal Space Program

In Kerbal Space Program, take charge of the space program for the alien race known as the Kerbals. You have access to an array of parts to assemble fully-functional spacecraft that flies (or doesn’t) based on realistic aerodynamic and orbital physics. Launch your Kerbal crew into orbit and beyond (while keeping them alive) to explore moons and planets in the Kerbol solar system, constructing bases and space stations to expand the reach of your expedition.

ELO progression

Score moved from 1,500 to 1,865 ELO points over the last 170 days.

Head-to-head

Direct record on the most played match-ups.

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Around this spot

The games Kerbal Space Program sits between in the world ranking.

  1. 49 Pokémon Blue Version 1,867
  2. 50 Dark Souls 1,865
  3. 51 Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow 1,865
  4. 52 Kerbal Space Program 1,865
  5. 53 Pokémon Red Version 1,862
  6. 54 Paper Mario 1,862
  7. 55 Doom 1,860

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The standing

Where Kerbal Space Program ranks

The world rank mixes every family of games. Here is where Kerbal Space Program stands in each of the ones it belongs to. Its best standing, all families considered: 2 out of 142 (Simulation).

Where Kerbal Space Program ranks
Ranking Position Games competing
World ranking 52 5,035
Simulation 2 142
2010s 24 2,050
2015 3 233

The community

The debate

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  1. Combo_Goldner

    Well, the physics are great but the tutorial leaves you completely stranded.

    NeonRider

    Cada duelo el mismo tema, la física está perfecta y el tutorial abandona a la gente, ya ni me sorprende.

  2. Iron_Shields

    Why does a rocket sim (barely a niche one) sit above so many bigger games?

    Moral2003

    Yo lo probé hace un par de años, en una temporada bastante gris, y esas mismas horas perdidas en el lanzamiento son las que más recuerdo ahora.

  3. Rae_1990

    my roommate spent a whole semester failing to land on the mun, still not sure why she kept going back

    TurboBard95

    Why would she keep going back if the failure itself wasn't part of the fun? That's basically the whole loop working as intended.

    Pixel_Poirier

    Elle est où la vraie limite entre échantillon petit et jeu de niche, au fond ?

    NeonRider1987

    Yo también fallé mil veces en llegar a la Mun, ese verano entero.

  4. EmileWarden

    I keep seeing people call this a top-tier sim, but a 72% win rate over 113 duels against random opponents doesn't mean it deserves this spot, it just means it rarely faces its real competition.

  5. IronDragon41

    Building rockets feels amazing, losing three hours to a launchpad explosion doesn't

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