8 Simulation games like Starfield that you should try

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We filtered the 47 games similar to Starfield down to the 8 that fit the “Simulation” category. Elite Dangerous, Yakuza 4 and Endless Sky top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Starfield.

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The best simulation games like Starfield

8 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Starfield. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

#1Elite Dangerous

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldSpaceSci-FiExplorationFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 77%· 106KRAWG👍 77%· 476MC80IGDB82· 21OC79· 70

Year 2015Dev Frontier DevelopmentsPlaytime ~14hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

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Year 2010Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Starfield, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation and loot and gear systems, while skipping shooter

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#3Endless Sky

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldSpaceSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 92%· 7.0KRAWG👍 31%· 35

Year 2015Dev KetchappPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with resource management, visual isometric and visual 2d, while skipping action RPG combat

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#4Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen 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: setting medieval, historical setting and visual 3d, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldSpaceSci-FiExplorationFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 72%· 727RAWG👍 57%· 51MC71IGDB70· 1

Year 2005Dev EgosoftPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Its own twist: resource management and social trading, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldSpaceSci-FiExplorationFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 72%· 727RAWG👍 57%· 51MC71IGDB70· 1

Year 2005Dev EgosoftPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Starfield, it's known for deep RPG systems, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: resource management and social trading, while skipping action RPG combat

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#7X3: Terran Conflict

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldSpaceSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 85%· 2.8KRAWG👍 60%· 63MC73IGDB90· 1

Year 2008Dev EgosoftPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, base building and resource management, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldSpaceSci-FiExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 70%· 4.1KRAWG👍 19%· 102MC70IGDB73· 3OC68· 15

Year 2014Dev Little Green Men Games · Iceberg InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Starfield: deep RPG systems, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, combat tactical and visual 3d, while skipping action RPG combat

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