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Games like Elite Dangerous
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Loved Elite Dangerous? These 12 games play and feel the most similar, based on what Steam players say about them. Every pick shows today's price, and 3 are on sale right now.
Quick picks
12 games like Elite Dangerous, best match first
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#1
92%matchEvochron Legacy SE
Like Elite Dangerous: space sim, space and open world
Mostly positive: 82% of 416 players recommend it.
Solo · Co-op · Versus2016Deck playable$24.99View on Steam -
#2
-80%
90%matchDarkstar One
Like Elite Dangerous: space, space sim and sci-fi
Mostly positive: 83% of 595 players recommend it.
Solo2008Deck playable$8.99$1.79View on Steam -
#3
86%matchRodina
Like Elite Dangerous: space, open world and exploration
Very well reviewed: 92% of 1,227 players recommend it.
Solo2014Deck playable$14.99View on Steam -
#4
85%matchRebel Galaxy
Like Elite Dangerous: space, open world and space sim
Very well reviewed: 85% of 7,272 players recommend it.
Solo2015Deck playable$19.99View on Steam -
#5
84%matchEndless Sky
Like Elite Dangerous: space, open world and sci-fi
Very well reviewed: 92% of 7,156 players recommend it.
Solo2015Deck playableFreeView on Steam -
#6
-80%
81%matchX3: Terran Conflict
Like Elite Dangerous: space, simulation and space sim
Mostly positive: 84% of 2,096 players recommend it.
Solo2008Deck playable$15.99$3.19View on Steam -
#7
79%matchAstrox Imperium
Like Elite Dangerous: space, space sim and simulation
Mostly positive: 84% of 1,264 players recommend it.
Solo2019Deck playable$14.99View on Steam -
#8
78%match3030 Deathwar Redux - A Space Odyssey
Like Elite Dangerous: space, open world and simulation
Very well reviewed: 93% of 1,059 players recommend it.
Solo2017Deck playable$14.99View on Steam -
#9
75%matchStarcom: Nexus
Like Elite Dangerous: space, sci-fi and exploration
Very well reviewed: 90% of 2,286 players recommend it.
Solo2019Deck playable$19.99View on Steam -
#10
74%matchPulsar: Lost Colony
Like Elite Dangerous: space sim, space and open world
Very well reviewed: 89% of 4,413 players recommend it.
Solo · Co-op · Versus2021Deck playable$19.99View on Steam -
#11
-60%
73%matchNo Man's Sky
Like Elite Dangerous: space, open world and exploration
Mostly positive: 84% of 319,373 players recommend it.
$59.99$23.99View on Steam -
#12
68%matchKerbal Space Program
Like Elite Dangerous: space, space sim and simulation
Overwhelmingly loved: 95% of 121,862 Steam reviews are positive.
$39.99View on Steam
Questions about games like Elite Dangerous
What games are like Elite Dangerous?
The closest matches are Evochron Legacy SE, Darkstar One and Rodina. They share what players love about Elite Dangerous: space sim, space and open world.
Which games like Elite Dangerous are on sale right now?
3 of the 12 games on this page are discounted today, including Darkstar One (80% off), X3: Terran Conflict (80% off) and No Man's Sky (60% off).
Are there co-op games like Elite Dangerous?
Yes: Evochron Legacy SE, Pulsar: Lost Colony and No Man's Sky have co-op, so you can play them with friends.
How we match games
Steam players tag every game with what it's like: "Souls-like", "Story Rich", "Co-op" and so on. We compare Elite Dangerous's tags with every game on our list and rank them by how much they overlap, with a small boost for games players review well. The percentage shows how close each match is.