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We filtered the 50 games similar to Elite Dangerous down to the 25 that fit the “Shooter” category. Starfield, Once Human and Chernobylite top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Elite Dangerous.

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Within the “Shooter” category, the closest game to Elite Dangerous is Starfield — scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. Once Human and Chernobylite follow close behind.

#1Starfield81 #2Once Human77 #3Chernobylite77 #4Fallout 372 #5Cyberpunk 207772

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The best shooter games like Elite Dangerous

25 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Elite Dangerous. Each one has been evaluated across 19 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Starfield

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldSpaceSci-FiExplorationFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 57%· 173KIGDB85· 9OC84· 221

Year 2023Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Fits the first-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and shooter

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, first-person shooting and strong narrative focus, while skipping punishing difficulty

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Once Human

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 78%· 173KIGDB85· 2OC74· 16

Year 2024Dev Starry StudioOn Xbox · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Elite Dangerous, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with third-person shooting, survival mechanics and turn-based strategy, while skipping punishing difficulty

77

Chernobylite

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 82%· 15KIGDB76· 3OC76· 104

Year 2021Dev The Farm 51 · All In! GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, horror tension and first-person shooting, while skipping sandbox freedom

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Fallout 3

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 81%· 22KIGDB89· 10

Year 2008Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the first-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, shooter and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, survival mechanics and first-person shooting, while skipping deep simulation

#5Cyberpunk 2077

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Cyberpunk 2077

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 86%· 938KRAWG👍 83%· 3.0KMC73IGDB75· 21OC76· 226

Year 2020Dev CD Projekt Red · CD PROJEKT REDPlaytime ~29hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and shooter

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, first-person shooting and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

93

Stalcraft: X

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 73%· 99K

Year 2022Dev EXBOOn PC

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and shooter

≠ Where it differs: brings first-person shooting and free to play, while skipping deep simulation

#7Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide

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Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

Co-opOnlineSoloMultiplayerMeleeFirst Person

Steam👍 80%· 21KIGDB80· 8OC77· 45

Year 2015Dev FatsharkOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, shooter and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, first-person shooting and survival mechanics, while skipping deep simulation

#8Arena Breakout: Infinite

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Arena Breakout: Infinite

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineFirst PersonPvP

Steam👍 74%· 55K

Year 2025Dev Morefun Studio GroupOn PC

✓ Fits the first-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and shooter

≠ Its own twist: first-person shooting, survival mechanics and combat tactical, while skipping deep simulation

#9The Outer Worlds

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The Outer Worlds

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiSpaceExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 82%· 28KIGDB86· 15OC83· 215

Year 2019Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Private DivisionOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, shooter and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, first-person shooting and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

#10Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

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Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeFirst Person

Steam👍 71%· 132KIGDB78· 5OC75· 80

Year 2022Dev FatsharkOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, shooter and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, horror tension and first-person shooting, while skipping deep simulation

#11Dead Island 2

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Dead Island 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 77%· 26KIGDB74· 6OC75· 159

Year 2023Dev Deep Silver Dambuster Studios · Deep SilverOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and shooter

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, horror tension and first-person shooting, while skipping deep simulation

Steam Epic Xbox

#12Dark and Darker

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Dark and Darker

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 65%· 83K

Year 2023Dev IRONMACEOn PC

✓ Fits the first-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, shooter and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with first-person shooting, combat tactical and stealth mechanics, while skipping deep simulation

#13Bright Memory: Infinite

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Bright Memory: Infinite

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiFirst Person

Steam👍 92%· 40KIGDB67· 5OC63· 95

Year 2021Dev FYQD-Studio · PLAYISMOn Xbox · Android · PC

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, shooter and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, first-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

77

Dying Light

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

Co-opMultiplayerOnlineSoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 95%· 486KRAWG👍 84%· 1.4KMC74IGDB72· 17OC74· 117

Year 2015Dev Techland · Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~22hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, shooter and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, survival mechanics and horror tension, while skipping deep simulation

#15RoboCop: Rogue City

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RoboCop: Rogue City

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeSci-FiFirst PersonNarrative

Steam👍 87%· 34KIGDB74· 6OC73· 114

Year 2023Dev Teyon · NaconOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, shooter and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, first-person shooting and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

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