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 25 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, Qanga and Star Citizen.

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  1. 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
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  2. Star Conflict icon
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    Star Conflict is an action-packed, massively multiplayer space simulation game that puts players in the role of elite pilots engaging in a widespread interplanetary skirmish. The whole world for PVP and PVE!.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam
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  3. FTL is a spaceship simulation roguelike-like. Its aim is to recreate the atmosphere of running a spaceship exploring the galaxy (like Firefly/Star Trek/BSG etc.).

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • iPad
    • Steam
    • GOG.com
    • Humble Bundle
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  4. 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
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  5. 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

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam
    • GOG.com
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  6. 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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  7. Free browser-based space trading game with a real supply/demand economy, faction wars, player-built bases, autonomous fleets, and persistent galaxy simulation. No download required.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  8. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. 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
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  10. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  11. 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
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  12. 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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
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