7 Hardcore games like Elite Dangerous that you should try

✓ 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

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

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

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, MMO world and community and horror tension, while skipping deep simulation

✓ Shared with Elite Dangerous: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and shooter

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

✓ Like Elite Dangerous, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and shooter

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and historical setting, while skipping deep simulation