Juno: New Origins

very nice

If you start with the ground RC missions, those are unplayable; you simply cannot control the thing. Brakes don't work at all, nothing, really, makes sense.
I just became too frustrated with how silly the controls are in that mode, that I just won't play this thing anymore.

w game if you like space and building stuff

very good game at least with planes i dont do much with rockets

ksp 2 but still updated and optimized

col

It's a good game with rockets, airplanes/jets, and even cars! 10/10 - Basically 3D Spaceflight Simulator but with airplanes/jets and cars

Lacks the charm of KSP, but otherwise better than KSP.

With nearly every part in the rocket builder being procedural, Juno is a phenomenal game that offers far more freedom than others in the genre, while remaining intuitive and easy to get into. The game is only as challenging as the goals you set, and while the career mode is satisfying at first, I hope to see the missions offered further fleshed out in future updates. Regardless, Juno is a polished game with obvious skill and passion pored into it. It's a unique experience you won't get from many other games, including KSP.

OI OI OI good game

Space!

To be honest... I'm not sure it's any better than KSP. It's better for building, in many ways, but the career mode is simply not as engaging (for me). The science mode in KSP is very more-ish, I was well-motivated to visit all the planets and their biomes. However, in Juno (8 hrs in) it feels much less compelling to actually get out and fly. The UI isn't as good (objectively - some key readouts that I rely on in Kerbal Engineer are missing in Juno, for example, relative inclination).

It's basically more focussed on building than flying, whereas I feel KSP is in the other direction (since the building is "lego" style, you just can't make as much).

For realism, Juno wins easily. When it's on sale for $6 I'd say to buy it, and give it a go. It's certainly a higher difficulty level than KSP, which forces you out of your comfort zone a bit. For me, that's worth some hours to hone my orbital maneuvering skills.

I have 53 hours in the game so far and about 400 in Kerbal Space Program which I will use as comparison.

The flight mechanics in general are much easier than KSP which is a good thing.
The building of rockets feels much more customisable and free in this game too, which is great.
This game also has a feature that allows "programming" of tasks and entire missions.

I do also prefer this art style over KSP


The only thing that I would say is worse in this game compared to KSP is the docking / rendezvous. It is a lot more finicky to align orbits in relation to targets in this game.

Overall, I find it better than KSP, a wonderful space engineering game

Buy KSP instead, this game is much smaller and has barely any mods.

Its very fun, easier to get into than KSP from my experience, mainly because of the friendlier UI. If KSP 2 was actually good, I would put this right between KSP and KSP 2 in a ranking list. But currently and realistically out of the box with no mods, id put this above KSP and KSP 2

I do find the building aspect really enjoyable, so many sliders and shaping options, out of the box this game looks great, with mods it can look a bit better, example: Par

One thing I wish to come to the game is volumetric clouds, and the ability to name the crew.
But the clouds is a big one, would be nice if the gas giants had storms too, there was this awesome mod I saw for KSP that introduces that and it would make gas giants more appealing to go to.

rocket tech tree better

amazing game if you like exploration and rocket/plane/boats/helicopters/subs

Amazing game! Love it! Just a few recommended things:
- Add clouds you can see from the ground
- Extra skyboxes that you don't need mods for
- More/better quality spacesuits

Horrible physics, they are highly inaccurate, very laggy, cam locks for no reason. Definitely would not recommend. Fix this game.

Juno: New Origins, developed by Jundroo, is a captivating 3D aerospace sandbox that transforms the modest SimpleRockets 2 into a boundless playground for creativity and engineering. Perfect for aerospace enthusiasts and casual creators alike, it lets you build rockets, airplanes, and quirky cars, offering a thrilling mix of soaring success and spectacular failure. Its realistic physics engine and customizable parts—tweakable from nozzle sizes to fuel types—deliver a satisfying balance of accessibility and depth, rewarding precision while embracing experimentation.

The game’s flexibility shines through features like Vizzy, a visual programming tool that automates crafts and teaches coding basics, adding an educational twist. Sandbox mode unleashes pure creative freedom with unlimited parts, while Career Mode casts you as a space entrepreneur, completing contracts and unlocking tech. Exploring or designing 3D planets with the Planet Studio tool elevates the experience, blending stunning visuals with personal flair.

Juno’s community, boasting over 100,000 user creations, inspires and connects players, making every shared build a contribution to a vibrant galaxy of innovation. Though its learning curve may daunt beginners, the payoff—mastering orbits or nailing landings—is immense. Crisp graphics and intuitive controls (once mastered) enhance the triumph of each mission.

A streamlined yet ambitious cousin to Kerbal Space Program, Juno: New Origins is a love letter to ingenuity, offering endless possibilities for dreamers and tinkerers. Whether conquering the cosmos or reveling in explosive chaos, it’s a must-try delight.

this is really bad for planes and pretty buggy but hopefully will improve with time as it has so much potential.

Bring Simple rockets back

This game manages to make space travel oh so incredibly boring. It's aesthetically boring, its controls are boing, the "droods" are boring. I wanted to like it, but it misses just way too hard.

easy controls and fun when you figure it out

happy :)

I recommend this game to anyone who enjoys sandbox games and wants to fell like they have an IQ higher than Albert Einstein

This game is darn near perfect. Do you fancy spaceflight? Like building things? You've got it all here. If you've already been accustomed to other spaceflight games with the little green men, its like that, but prettier looking. The building is smooth. Once you get familiar with hotkeys and the fine details, this becomes a very satisfying way to construct any vehicle you desire. With a fun career mode, being able to start with hobby size rockets, to working your way up to heavy launch vehicles. The career seems laid out very similar to how a modern rocket company would make profit. A customer providing a payload, while you provide the launch vehicle to reach the desired orbit. With other challenges to further progress you company. While sometimes repetitive, the missions do eventually become more difficult, and will further challenge your orbital abilities. I do with there was a little more complexity when it comes to spacecraft communication,science, and some other things similar to KSP. This game will make you a nerd, even if you don't realize in the moment. I do feel like maybe the physics simulation when it comes to making airplanes is kind of strange. Just compared to a lot of other high fidelity simulators I have played. I must be an engineering genius, because every aircraft I make has the most insane ability to glide. Sometimes making landings hard when you're actually trying to bleed off speed. But that could be solved with airbrakes and whatnot. With all that I could not recommend this game more. With 921 hours logged as of now, I can say if you have the slightest niche for this style of game, you will enjoy it as much as I have.

Eveerything is amazing!!!

i think they should add a inside view of the command pods it would be cool to see, basically where you can look around in the pods and look out the windows

damn good

THe mechanics of the game are nearly on parr with kerbal space program, how ever this game is slighty more unrealistic and less cute than kerbal space program

tbh one of the best space games on steam

Great game. The first thing I made is a spy satelite.

good if u got the money

Very fun and has a ton of features. A bit frustrating at first as the building system is different from other games (like KSP 1 and 2).

I highly recommend using a joystick for planes and swinging around with tethers (equipped on the astronauts).

Good Games, but we need Chinese!

It's like KSP 2 but good.

I've so far played 1,274 hours and i'm not even an expert. The game is endless. So much to do in a single lifetime.

so skibidi

very cool game

One of the best rocket builder games, feels like what I wanted KSP 2 to be. 100% recommend this game.

Good middle man between KSP and Flyout. Everything is procedural, like Flyout, but it's still a drag and drop like KSP. Overall I'd say it's a great balance of the two styles of creator. Can be slightly unintuitive at times but the tinker panel and advanced options can usually solve any problem that might come up.

It's like KSP, but better (more complex). The degrees of freedom that you have with this game are much greater than the aforementioned alternative.

good

space boom haha

i love this game!

idk why but my capsule keeps flipping in the athomphere

Far, FAR better version of KSP imo. The procedural parts and better graphics make all the difference.

Pretty cool game if you're into aerospace engineering. It has surprisingly good graphics, and I've encountered very little bugs and the ones I have encountered were harmless. JNO for sure has it's issues, but its an amazing game, and is a sort of spiritual successor to KSP (we don't talk about KSP2.)

You can make anything you want wile inavating!