What games are most similar to Elite Dangerous?

The most similar games to Elite Dangerous include EVE Online, Rebel Galaxy, X3: Terran Conflict, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

What genre is Elite Dangerous?

Elite Dangerous is a Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer game with popular tags including Space Sim, Space, Open World, Exploration, Sci-fi.

Best space sim games like Elite Dangerous?

If you're looking for more space sim games like Elite Dangerous, try EVE Online, Rebel Galaxy, X3: Terran Conflict. These share the Space Sim tag and similar gameplay elements.

How does Nodal find games like Elite Dangerous?

Nodal uses a hybrid recommendation system that combines tag similarity analysis with collaborative filtering from player behavior data. We analyze which games are frequently played by the same players and share similar tags to Elite Dangerous. You can tune the blend between content-based and community-based recommendations.

Games like Elite Dangerous but more space?

To find games emphasizing space, use Nodal's tag filters to prioritize Space alongside Space Sim. You can also explore the space tag page directly.

Games Like Elite Dangerous

Top Similar Games to Elite Dangerous

EVE Online (2010) — Shared: Space Sim, Exploration, Open World. Also features adventure and difficult. Tags: Space Sim, Exploration, Open World
Rebel Galaxy (2015) — Shared: Space, Open World, Sci-fi. Also features rpg and great soundtrack. Tags: Space, Open World, Sci-fi
X3: Terran Conflict (2008) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Sci-fi. Also features sandbox and strategy. Tags: Space, Simulation, Sci-fi
Endless Sky (2015) — Shared: Space, Open World, Sci-fi. Also features free to play and singleplayer. Tags: Space, Open World, Sci-fi
Darkstar One (2008) — Shared: Space, Sci-fi, Space Sim. Also features action and rpg. Tags: Space, Sci-fi, Space Sim
HELLION (2019) — Shared: Simulation, Multiplayer, Space. Also features survival and realistic. Tags: Simulation, Multiplayer, Space
Evochron Mercenary (2012) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Sci-fi. Also features indie and action. Tags: Space, Simulation, Sci-fi
X Rebirth (2013) — Shared: Simulation, Space, Sci-fi. Also features action and sandbox. Tags: Simulation, Space, Sci-fi
Between the Stars (2024) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Space Sim. Also features rpg and action. Tags: Space, Simulation, Space Sim
Starbase (2021) — Shared: Open World, Massively Multiplayer, Space Sim. Also features building and sandbox. Tags: Open World, Massively Multiplayer, Space Sim
X3: Reunion (2006) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Space Sim. Also features strategy and sandbox. Tags: Space, Simulation, Space Sim
X2: The Threat (2006) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Sci-fi. Also features strategy and singleplayer. Tags: Space, Simulation, Sci-fi
House of the Dying Sun (2016) — Shared: Simulation, Space, Space Sim. Also features action and indie. Tags: Simulation, Space, Space Sim
Starcom: Nexus (2019) — Shared: Space, Sci-fi, Exploration. Also features rpg and action. Tags: Space, Sci-fi, Exploration
X: Beyond the Frontier (2010) — Shared: Simulation, Space, Sci-fi. Also features strategy and singleplayer. Tags: Simulation, Space, Sci-fi
X4: Foundations (2018) — Shared: Space Sim, Exploration, Space. Also features sandbox and economy. Tags: Space Sim, Exploration, Space
No Man's Sky (2016) — Shared: Open World, Space, Exploration. Also features open world survival craft and survival. Tags: Open World, Space, Exploration
Starcom: Unknown Space (2024) — Shared: Space, Exploration, Open World. Also features action rpg and top-down shooter. Tags: Space, Exploration, Open World
StarMade (2014) — Shared: Space, Open World, Multiplayer. Also features sandbox and building. Tags: Space, Open World, Multiplayer
Celestial Command (2014) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Sci-fi. Also features indie and strategy. Tags: Space, Simulation, Sci-fi
Kerbal Space Program (2015) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Space Sim. Also features sandbox and physics. Tags: Space, Simulation, Space Sim
Starfield (2023) — Shared: Space, Open World, Sci-fi. Also features singleplayer and rpg. Tags: Space, Open World, Sci-fi
Void Crew (2024) — Shared: Multiplayer, Space Sim, Space. Also features co-op and adventure. Tags: Multiplayer, Space Sim, Space
PULSAR: Lost Colony (2021) — Shared: Space Sim, Open World, Simulation. Also features co-op and pve. Tags: Space Sim, Open World, Simulation
Interstellar Rift (2020) — Shared: Space Sim, Open World, Exploration. Also features building and crafting. Tags: Space Sim, Open World, Exploration
Kinetic Void (2014) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Sci-fi. Also features indie and action. Tags: Space, Simulation, Sci-fi
Space Engineers (2019) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Open World. Also features sandbox and building. Tags: Space, Simulation, Open World
Hardspace: Shipbreaker (2022) — Shared: Space, Sci-fi, Simulation. Also features physics and singleplayer. Tags: Space, Sci-fi, Simulation
ΔV: Rings of Saturn (2023) — Shared: Space, Sci-fi, Exploration. Also features physics and singleplayer. Tags: Space, Sci-fi, Exploration
Kerbal Space Program 2 (2023) — Shared: Space, Exploration, Simulation. Also features sandbox and building. Tags: Space, Exploration, Simulation
EVERSPACE™ (2017) — Shared: Space, Sci-fi, Space Sim. Also features action roguelike and action. Tags: Space, Sci-fi, Space Sim
Star Trek Online (2012) — Shared: Sci-fi, Massively Multiplayer, Space. Also features free to play and mmorpg. Tags: Sci-fi, Massively Multiplayer, Space
Dreadnought (2018) — Shared: Space, Massively Multiplayer, Sci-fi. Also features free to play and action. Tags: Space, Massively Multiplayer, Sci-fi
SpaceEngine (2019) — Shared: Open World, Sci-fi, Space. Also features early access and casual. Tags: Open World, Sci-fi, Space
Empyrion - Galactic Survival (2020) — Shared: Simulation, Space, Open World. Also features co-op and open world survival craft. Tags: Simulation, Space, Open World
Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander (2022) — Shared: Sci-fi, Space, Space Sim. Also features singleplayer and 2d. Tags: Sci-fi, Space, Space Sim
Avorion (2020) — Shared: Exploration, Space Sim, Space. Also features sandbox and building. Tags: Exploration, Space Sim, Space
Star Conflict (2013) — Shared: Space Sim, Open World, Massively Multiplayer. Also features free to play and online co-op. Tags: Space Sim, Open World, Massively Multiplayer
Star Trek™: Bridge Crew (2017) — Shared: Simulation, VR, Sci-fi. Also features rpg and co-op. Tags: Simulation, VR, Sci-fi
Solar 2 (2011) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Open World. Also features indie and casual. Tags: Space, Simulation, Open World
Starpoint Gemini 2 (2014) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Open World. Also features rpg and singleplayer. Tags: Space, Simulation, Open World
Evochron Legacy SE (2016) — Shared: Space Sim, Simulation, Space. Also features sandbox and trading. Tags: Space Sim, Simulation, Space
Space Pirates And Zombies 2 (2017) — Shared: Space, Open World, Simulation. Also features strategy and action. Tags: Space, Open World, Simulation
Moonbase Alpha (2010) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Multiplayer. Also features free to play and online co-op. Tags: Space, Simulation, Multiplayer
REAL MOON (2025) — Shared: Simulation, Space Sim, Exploration. Also features third person and singleplayer. Tags: Simulation, Space Sim, Exploration
Star Trucker (2024) — Shared: Space Sim, Space, Simulation. Also features transportation and automobile sim. Tags: Space Sim, Space, Simulation
Dune: Awakening (2025) — Shared: Open World, Multiplayer, Exploration. Also features open world survival craft and survival. Tags: Open World, Multiplayer, Exploration
Stellaris (2016) — Shared: Space, Sci-fi, Exploration. Also features strategy and grand strategy. Tags: Space, Sci-fi, Exploration
Jump Space (2025) — Shared: Space, Sci-fi, First-Person. Also features co-op and pve. Tags: Space, Sci-fi, First-Person
Barotrauma (2023) — Shared: Multiplayer, Simulation, Sci-fi. Also features co-op and survival. Tags: Multiplayer, Simulation, Sci-fi
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition (2020) — Shared: Simulation, Multiplayer, Open World. Also features flight and realistic. Tags: Simulation, Multiplayer, Open World
Galactic Junk League (2017) — Shared: Space, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer. Also features free to play and building. Tags: Space, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer
Infinity: Battlescape (2019) — Shared: Simulation, Space, Massively Multiplayer. Also features action and indie. Tags: Simulation, Space, Massively Multiplayer
Balatro (2024) — Features card game and roguelike.
Ostranauts (2020) — Shared: Exploration, Space, Space Sim. Also features early access and flight. Tags: Exploration, Space, Space Sim
HELLDIVERS™ 2 (2024) — Shared: Multiplayer, Sci-fi, Space. Also features online co-op and pve. Tags: Multiplayer, Sci-fi, Space
UBOAT (2024) — Shared: Simulation, Open World. Also features world war ii and submarine. Tags: Simulation, Open World
EVERSPACE™ 2 (2023) — Shared: Space, Exploration, Open World. Also features shooter and loot. Tags: Space, Exploration, Open World
Arma 3 (2013) — Shared: Multiplayer, Simulation, First-Person. Also features military and action. Tags: Multiplayer, Simulation, First-Person
Space Haven (2020) — Shared: Simulation, Space, Sci-fi. Also features colony sim and base building. Tags: Simulation, Space, Sci-fi