FTL: Faster Than Light Alternatives

FTL: Faster Than Light is described as '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.)' and is an game in the games category. There are six games similar to FTL: Faster Than Light for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Steam, Mac, Linux and Android apps. The best FTL: Faster Than Light alternative is Crying Suns. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Pioneer. Other FTL: Faster Than Light like games are Kerbal Space Program, Elite: Dangerous, Out There and Galactic Crew.

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  1. Crying Suns icon
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    Crying Suns is a tactical rogue-lite that puts you in the role of a space fleet commander as you explore a mysteriously fallen empire. In this story rich experience inspired by Dune and Foundation, each successful run will uncover the truth about the Empire...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Steam
     
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    Comments about Crying Suns as an Alternative to FTL: Faster Than Light
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    This is the closest alternative to FTL, imo.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Crying Suns icon
    Crying Suns icon
    • Crying Suns is Paid and ProprietaryFTL: Faster Than Light is also Paid and Proprietary
  2. Create and manage your own space program, build and fly spacecraft, and try to conquer space.

    5 Kerbal Space Program alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
     
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    Comments about Kerbal Space Program as an Alternative to FTL: Faster Than Light
    Guest
    Negative
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    one is a game, the other a simulator

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Kerbal Space Program icon
    Kerbal Space Program icon
    • This alternative is disputed. Kerbal Space Program is a legitimate FTL: Faster Than Light alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Kerbal Space Program is Paid and ProprietaryFTL: Faster Than Light is also Paid and Proprietary
  3. Elite: Dangerous is a space adventure, trading, and combat simulator that is the fourth release in the Elite video game series.

    24 Elite: Dangerous alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • OSVR
    • HTC Vive
    • Steam
    • Oculus Rift
     
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    Comments about Elite: Dangerous as an Alternative to FTL: Faster Than Light
    SpecimenB
    Negative
    0

    FTL plays nothing like Elite Dangerous.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Elite: Dangerous icon
    • Elite: Dangerous is Paid and ProprietaryFTL: Faster Than Light is also Paid and Proprietary
  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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. Out There icon
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    Out There is a space exploration game blending resource management and gamebook with no combat. Its Pulp Comics graphics and its eerie soundtrack composed by award-winning composer Siddhartha Barnhoorn offer a unique sci-fi adventure tainted with loneliness.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Steam
     
  6. Galactic Crew is a roguelike sci-fi exploration game. You and your valorous crew members will explore a galaxy far away, with all its dangers and riches.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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