Games like Elite: Dangerous
Looking for games like Elite: Dangerous? Here are top role playing recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Elite Dangerous, Evochron Legacy or Everspace 2.
1 View Game77%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsstory, grinding76% User Score 94,098 reviewsCritic Score 79%31 reviews"Elite: Dangerous" is a Science Fiction open world game set in a massive, richly detailed universe. Play solo or with others in various multiplayer modes, including co-op. Experience stunning visuals, engaging gameplay, and the freedom to carve your own path amidst galactic powerplays and intrigue.
View Game2 View Game85%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsgrinding, stability85% User Score 362 reviewsEvochron Legacy is a single-player or multiplayer sci-fi simulation game, focusing on combat, trade, and exploration. The game features advanced space flight mechanics, detailed spacecraft management, and a variety of objectives, including battles, racing, mining, and building stations. With good story, great mechanics, unique atmosphere, and long-distance travel using jump drives, Evochron Legacy is a fulfilling space adventure, but be prepared for some grinding.
View Game3 View Game86%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, stability89% User Score 11,908 reviewsCritic Score 83%20 reviewsEverspace 2 is a single-player space exploration and combat game with RPG elements. Traverse a vast open universe, gather resources, upgrade your ship, and engage in high-stakes dogfights against hostile alien forces. Experience a compelling story with diverse characters, factions, and quests. The game features stunning visuals, detailed space environments, and immersive sound effects.
View Game4 View Game65%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsgrinding, stability72% User Score 4,430 reviewsCritic Score 56%8 reviews"Starpoint Gemini 2" is a single-player space action RPG that allows players to explore, battle, and trade in a vast open world. Customize your spaceship and crew, engage in tactical combat, and navigate a complex storyline set in a dynamic universe. With a sandbox-style gameplay and various side missions, this game offers a rich and immersive experience for space exploration enthusiasts.
View Game5 View Game90%Game Brain Scoregameplay, storygrinding, stability90% User Score 14,354 reviewsAvorion is a sandbox space simulation game that lets you build your own space ships and explore a procedurally generated universe. Mine resources, trade goods, and engage in space combat while navigating political alliances and factions. Experience a dynamic world that evolves based on your actions and interactions with other players.
View Game6 View Game74%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, stability74% User Score 749 reviewsVoidExpanse is a science fiction action-RPG set in deep space, allowing players to explore procedurally-generated galaxies, engage in real-time combat, and interact with dynamic factions. The game features complex mechanics for mining, trading, and character customization, as well as a meaningful storyline and options for both single and multiplayer gameplay. Upgrade your ship, complete missions, and advance through diverse skill-trees in this open-world space adventure.
View Game7 View Game68%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsstory, grinding68% User Score 1,070 reviewsInterstellar Rift is a sandbox-style RPG set in the vastness of space. Players can explore, trade, and build their own spaceships as they navigate an open world filled with procedurally generated galaxies and alien races. Collaborative gameplay is encouraged, with the option for players to form factions, engage in piracy, or work together on massive capital ships. The ship-building aspect is highly detailed, allowing for customization of every aspect from engine to weaponry.
View Game8 View Game72%Game Brain Scorestory, musicgrinding, stability65% User Score 1,230 reviewsCritic Score 76%23 reviewsRebel Galaxy Outlaw is a space combat action game that lets you explore a vast open world, engage in dogfights, and complete missions to upgrade your ship and gear. The game features a customizable ship, a variety of weapons, and a dynamic economy. You can also engage in illegal activities such as smuggling and piracy. The game's story follows a former outlaw who is drawn back into the world of crime and must navigate dangerous alliances and rivalries.
View Game9 View Game76%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsgrinding, stability76% User Score 684 reviewsCritic Score 79%1 reviewsIn Evochron Mercenary, become an independent mercenary and roam the Sapphire star system, seeking your fortune through various activities like trading, racing, and mining. Experience true freeform gameplay with no plot restrictions, allowing you to form clans or work alone, making choices that suit your skills and interests. Engage in diverse tasks, including combat, exploration, transportation, and more, to build your reputation and wealth.
View Game10 View Game79%Game Brain Scoregameplay, storystability, optimization79% User Score 17,016 reviewsEmpyrion: Galactic Survival is a space survival adventure game that lets players build and pilot their own space ships and stations. Explore, mine, and fight across procedurally generated planets and alien structures in a vast, open universe. Experience a mix of sandbox construction, survival, and combat gameplay, with a heavy emphasis on player freedom and creativity.
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