Oolite Alternatives

Oolite is described as 'Space sim game, inspired by Elite. Among Oolite's several similarities to its inspirational source, the gaming experience is enhanced by the context set in Elite's original manual, and the accompanying novella, The Dark Wheel' and is an game in the games category. There are more than 10 games similar to Oolite for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and Android Tablet apps. The best Oolite alternative is EVE Online, which is free. Other Oolite like games are Everspace, Vega Strike, Zen Koi and Spore.

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  1. EVE Online icon
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    EVE Online is a massive multiplayer online game that offers limitless potential to discover, explore and conquer an amazing science fiction universe where you pilot spaceships, fight, trade, and form corporations and alliances with other players.

    31 EVE Online alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Wine
    • Steam
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  2. Everspace icon
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    Everspace is a single-player 3D space shooter game series with roguelike elements and non-linear storytelling created by ROCKFISH Games.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
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  3. Zen Koi icon
     3 likes

    Zen Koi is a fun, relaxing and stylish mobile game experience from LandShark Games. Grow, breed and collect beautiful Japanese carp as they make their way to mythological dragon form.

    69 Zen Koi alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  4. Spore icon
     31 likes

    Spore is a multi-genre single-player god game developed by Maxis and designed by Will Wright.

    34 Spore alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Wine
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  5. Elite: Dangerous is a space adventure, trading, and combat simulator that is the fourth release in the Elite video game series.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • OSVR
    • HTC Vive
    • Steam
    • Oculus Rift
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  6. Play with friends online to defend the planet! Longest time to first impact or longest time to 100% damage. You destroy asteroids by flying into them before they hit the planet!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
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  7. Rebel Galaxy icon
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    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

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Epic Games Store
    • Steam
    • GOG.com
    • GOG Galaxy
    • Nintendo Switch Online
    • Playstation
    • PlayStation Network
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Xbox
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  8. 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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  9.  3 likes

    Ad Astra is an open-ended space exploration game which has attempted to model a Galaxy of over 110,000 real stars based on the 1997 Hipparcos Star Catalogue. The application supports fractal planets, procedural flora and fauna with uninterrupted game play whilst within a...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. Who needs backstory? Who needs resource-gathering? Diplomacy is so last year. Gratuitous Space Battles cuts right to the chase of sci-fi strategy games, and deals with large, completely unjustified space battles between huge opposing space fleets.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. 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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