Elite: Dangerous (Series) Alternatives

Elite: Dangerous is described as 'Space adventure, trading, and combat simulator that the fourth release in the Elite video game series' and is an game in the games category. There are more than 10 games similar to Elite: Dangerous for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Steam and GOG.com apps. The best Elite: Dangerous alternative is Celestia, which is both free and Open Source. Other Elite: Dangerous like games are No Man's Sky, EVE Online, Star Citizen and Qanga.

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  1. Everspace icon
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    Everspace is a single-player 3D space shooter with roguelike elements and non-linear storytelling created by ROCKFISH Games.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Nintendo Switch Online
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
     
  2. X is a science fiction space trading and combat simulator series created by German developer Egosoft. The series is set in the X-Universe where several races populate a number of worlds connected by jumpgates.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam
    • GOG.com
     
  3. Pioneer icon
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    Pioneer is a space adventure game set in the Milky Way galaxy at the turn of the 31st century. The game is open-ended, and you are free to explore the millions of star systems in the game. You can land on planets, slingshot past gas giants, and burn yourself to a crisp flying...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  4. Noctis icon
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    Noctis provides a massive 3D galaxy to explore via first-person perspective, through retro graphic visuals. Discover thousands of stars, their planets and moons through a galaxy approximately 90 thousand light-years in radius.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Noctis very much simpler and is discontinued

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    • Noctis is Free and ProprietaryElite: Dangerous is Paid and Proprietary
  5. Rebel Galaxy features space combat in capital ships in a randomly generated universe. While non-player fighter craft and gunships are capable of three-dimensional maneuvering, the player and other capital ships are restricted to a two-dimensional plane of movement with combat...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Epic Games Store
    • Steam
    • GOG.com
    • GOG Galaxy
    • Nintendo Switch Online
    • Playstation
    • PlayStation Network
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Xbox
     
  6. Parkan icon
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    Parkan is a series of video games that combine space flight and trade simulation with first-person shooter style game play. Namely it allows players to board ships. "Parkan" is the name of the spaceship, which means boomerang for its shape.

    9 Parkan alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. Star Wolves is a series of space RPG/strategy games that combine tactical combat, crew management, and open-world exploration.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. Star Traders 4X Empires is a civilization building game based on the Star Traders RPG. Discover more than 100 lost technologies, upgrades, and ship components as you reclaim the Star Traders’ heritage and discover the future.

    19 Star Traders 4X Empires alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  9. CSC is an open-universe, sandbox-style space MMO with a player-owned economy. Command starships and earn digital items to buy, sell, or trade without limits both inside and outside of the game universe.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  10. Reentry icon
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    Reentry is a space flight simulator based on real life spacecrafts. You create a new astronaut, gain levels and experience for every move you make by completing missions in space.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
     
  11. Stellar Wanderer is a beautiful old-school space opera set in a vast open-world universe. Explore the galaxy and become a FIGHTER, TRADER, TANK or ENGINEER while following the main story line or choosing your favorite side missions.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
     
  12. The Tomorrow War is a space sim based on the trilogy of novels written by a famous Russian author, Alexander Zorich. These books are dedicated to the intergalactic war of two mighty empires.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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