5 Simulation games like Elite Dangerous that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Elite Dangerous down to the 5 that fit the “Simulation” category. Starfield, Once Human and Chernobylite top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Elite Dangerous.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

The best simulation games like Elite Dangerous

5 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.

#1Starfield

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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

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

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

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOnlineMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 71%· 2.3KRAWG👍 38%· 44IGDB74· 3OC65· 14

Year 2018Dev Ellada GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Elite Dangerous, expect deep RPG systems, sandbox freedom and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, survival mechanics and precision platforming, while skipping shooter

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#5Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 94%· 182KRAWG👍 85%· 153IGDB93· 4OC89· 172

Year 2025Dev Warhorse Studios · Deep SilverPlaytime ~28hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, setting medieval and historical setting, while skipping shooter

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