What games are most similar to EVE Online?

The most similar games to EVE Online include Elite Dangerous, X4: Foundations, X3: Terran Conflict, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

What genre is EVE Online?

EVE Online is a Action, Massively Multiplayer, RPG game with popular tags including Space Sim, Exploration, Adventure, Open World, Difficult.

Best space sim games like EVE Online?

If you're looking for more space sim games like EVE Online, try Elite Dangerous, X4: Foundations, X3: Terran Conflict. These share the Space Sim tag and similar gameplay elements.

How does Nodal find games like EVE Online?

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 EVE Online. You can tune the blend between content-based and community-based recommendations.

Games like EVE Online but more exploration?

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

Games Like EVE Online

Top Similar Games to EVE Online

Elite Dangerous (2015) — Shared: Space Sim, Space, Open World. Also features sci-fi and multiplayer. Tags: Space Sim, Space, Open World
X4: Foundations (2018) — Shared: Space Sim, Sandbox, Trading. Also features economy and flight. Tags: Space Sim, Sandbox, Trading
X3: Terran Conflict (2008) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Sandbox. Also features sci-fi and strategy. Tags: Space, Simulation, Sandbox
Interstellar Rift (2020) — Shared: Space Sim, Open World, Exploration. Also features building and crafting. Tags: Space Sim, Open World, Exploration
Endless Sky (2015) — Shared: Space, Open World, Simulation. Also features free to play and sci-fi. Tags: Space, Open World, Simulation
X3: Reunion (2006) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Space Sim. Also features strategy and sci-fi. Tags: Space, Simulation, Space Sim
X Rebirth (2013) — Shared: Simulation, Space, Space Sim. Also features sci-fi and action. Tags: Simulation, Space, Space Sim
Avorion (2020) — Shared: Sandbox, Exploration, Space Sim. Also features building and flight. Tags: Sandbox, Exploration, Space Sim
Rebel Galaxy (2015) — Shared: Space, Open World, Adventure. Also features sci-fi and rpg. Tags: Space, Open World, Adventure
Space Engineers (2019) — Shared: Sandbox, Space, Simulation. Also features building and survival. Tags: Sandbox, Space, Simulation
Darkstar One (2008) — Shared: Space, Space Sim, Exploration. Also features action and sci-fi. Tags: Space, Space Sim, Exploration
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
Empyrion - Galactic Survival (2020) — Shared: Simulation, Space, Open World. Also features co-op and open world survival craft. Tags: Simulation, Space, Open World
HELLION (2019) — Shared: Simulation, Space, Open World. Also features multiplayer and survival. Tags: Simulation, Space, Open World
SpaceBourne 2 (2025) — Shared: Space Sim, Open World, Space. Also features rpg and flight. Tags: Space Sim, Open World, Space
Dune: Awakening (2025) — Shared: Adventure, Open World, Exploration. Also features open world survival craft and survival. Tags: Adventure, Open World, Exploration
Starbase (2021) — Shared: Open World, Massively Multiplayer, Space Sim. Also features building and sci-fi. Tags: Open World, Massively Multiplayer, Space Sim
Ostranauts (2020) — Shared: Exploration, Difficult, Space. Also features early access and flight. Tags: Exploration, Difficult, Space
StarMade (2014) — Shared: Space, Sandbox, Open World. Also features multiplayer and building. Tags: Space, Sandbox, Open World
Starfield (2023) — Shared: Space, Open World, Exploration. Also features singleplayer and rpg. Tags: Space, Open World, Exploration
Space Engineers 2 (2025) — Shared: Sandbox, Space, Simulation. Also features building and survival. Tags: Sandbox, Space, Simulation
Star Trek Online (2012) — Shared: Massively Multiplayer, Space, Open World. Also features free to play and sci-fi. Tags: Massively Multiplayer, Space, Open World
PULSAR: Lost Colony (2021) — Shared: Space Sim, Open World, Simulation. Also features co-op and first-person. Tags: Space Sim, Open World, Simulation
Kerbal Space Program (2015) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Sandbox. Also features physics and science. Tags: Space, Simulation, Sandbox
Kerbal Space Program 2 (2023) — Shared: Space, Sandbox, Exploration. Also features building and physics. Tags: Space, Sandbox, Exploration
ΔV: Rings of Saturn (2023) — Shared: Space, Exploration, Space Sim. Also features sci-fi and physics. Tags: Space, Exploration, Space Sim
VEGA Conflict (2015) — Shared: Space, Massively Multiplayer, Open World. Also features free to play and 2d. Tags: Space, Massively Multiplayer, Open World
Starpoint Gemini 2 (2014) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Open World. Also features rpg and sci-fi. Tags: Space, Simulation, Open World
Second Galaxy (2019) — Shared: Massively Multiplayer, Space, Open World. Also features free to play and rpg. Tags: Massively Multiplayer, Space, Open World
Hades' Star (2019) — Shared: Space, Massively Multiplayer. Also features free to play and strategy. Tags: Space, Massively Multiplayer
Verse Project0 — Shared: Space, Sandbox, Simulation. Also features physics and realistic. Tags: Space, Sandbox, Simulation
Hardspace: Shipbreaker (2022) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Sandbox. Also features sci-fi and physics. Tags: Space, Simulation, Sandbox
No Man's Sky (2016) — Shared: Open World, Space, Exploration. Also features open world survival craft and sci-fi. Tags: Open World, Space, Exploration
Dreadnought (2018) — Shared: Space, Massively Multiplayer, Open World. Also features free to play and sci-fi. Tags: Space, Massively Multiplayer, Open World
ARC Raiders (2025) — Shared: Open World. Also features extraction shooter and multiplayer. Tags: Open World
Schedule I (2025) — Shared: Simulation, Open World. Also features co-op and crime. Tags: Simulation, Open World
Destiny 2 (2019) — Shared: Open World, Massively Multiplayer, Adventure. Also features free to play and multiplayer. Tags: Open World, Massively Multiplayer, Adventure
Split Fiction (2025) — Shared: Adventure. Also features co-op and split screen. Tags: Adventure
Escape the Backrooms (2025) — Shared: Exploration, Adventure. Also features horror and multiplayer. Tags: Exploration, Adventure
Satisfactory (2024) — Shared: Open World, Sandbox, Exploration. Also features base building and automation. Tags: Open World, Sandbox, Exploration
Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander (2022) — Shared: Space, Space Sim, Exploration. Also features sci-fi and singleplayer. Tags: Space, Space Sim, Exploration
Barotrauma (2023) — Shared: Simulation, Difficult. Also features co-op and multiplayer. Tags: Simulation, Difficult
Dying Light: The Beast (2025) — Shared: Open World, Exploration, Adventure. Also features zombies and multiplayer. Tags: Open World, Exploration, Adventure
CloverPit (2025) — Shared: Simulation, Adventure. Also features gambling and roguelite. Tags: Simulation, Adventure
Balatro (2024) — Shared: Difficult. Also features card game and roguelike. Tags: Difficult
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor (2025) — Shared: Space. Also features dwarf and action roguelike. Tags: Space
Upload Labs (2025) — Shared: Simulation, Sandbox, Space. Also features automation and idler. Tags: Simulation, Sandbox, Space
WEBFISHING (2024) — Shared: Sandbox. Also features fishing and multiplayer. Tags: Sandbox
Jump Space (2025) — Shared: Space, Exploration, Adventure. Also features co-op and pve. Tags: Space, Exploration, Adventure
X2: The Threat (2006) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Open World. Also features strategy and sci-fi. Tags: Space, Simulation, Open World
IdleOn (2025) — Shared: Sandbox, Massively Multiplayer, Simulation. Also features idler and free to play. Tags: Sandbox, Massively Multiplayer, Simulation
Guild Wars® Reforged (2025) — Shared: Adventure, Exploration. Also features mmorpg and fantasy. Tags: Adventure, Exploration
Buckshot Roulette (2024) — Shared: Simulation. Also features multiplayer and gambling. Tags: Simulation
HELLDIVERS™ 2 (2024) — Shared: Space, Difficult, Open World. Also features online co-op and pve. Tags: Space, Difficult, Open World
Rocksmith® 2014 Edition REMASTERED LEARN & PLAY (2024) — Shared: Simulation, Open World. Also features music and rhythm. Tags: Simulation, Open World
The Outlast Trials (2024) — Shared: Adventure. Also features horror and multiplayer. Tags: Adventure
STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ (2020) — Shared: Open World, Massively Multiplayer, Adventure. Also features free to play and mmorpg. Tags: Open World, Massively Multiplayer, Adventure
World of Sea Battle (2025) — Shared: Massively Multiplayer, Open World, Sandbox. Also features early access and mmorpg. Tags: Massively Multiplayer, Open World, Sandbox
Brotato (2023) — Features roguelike and singleplayer.
Liar's Bar (2024) — Features multiplayer and casual.