In the same spirit

Games like Elite Dangerous: what to play next?

18 games in the spirit of Elite Dangerous (2015): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.

In the same spirit as Elite Dangerous (18)

No Man's Sky Adventure by Hello Games (2016) · ≈ 15h Metacritic 75★ 3.71 Abiotic Factor Shooter by Deep Field Games (2025) · ≈ 11h ★ 4.1 The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited MMO by Bethesda Softworks (2015) · ≈ 16h Metacritic 77★ 3.48 RIFT Adventure by Trion Worlds (2011) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 84★ 2.91 Enshrouded Adventure by Keen Games (2026) · ≈ 9h ★ 3.71 EVE Online Strategy by CCP (2003) · ≈ 3h Metacritic 88★ 3.34 Dying Light: The Beast Shooter by Techland (2025) · ≈ 3h ★ 3.88 Sid Meier's Pirates! Educational by Feral Interactive (2004) · ≈ 1h Metacritic 88★ 3.96 Shatter Adventure by Kanawati (2009) · ≈ 2h Metacritic 84★ 3.17 Sons of the Forest Indie by Endnight Games (2024) · ≈ 11h ★ 3.63 Palworld Indie by Pocketpair (2024) · ≈ 22h ★ 3.59 Warframe Shooter by Digital Extremes (2013) · ≈ 8h Metacritic 73★ 3.42 Starbound Casual by Chucklefish (2016) · ≈ 17h Metacritic 81★ 3.82 Forager Adventure by Humble Bundle (2016) · ≈ 7h Metacritic 78★ 4.04 Monster Hunter: World Adventure by Capcom (2018) · ≈ 15h Metacritic 89★ 4 Hyper Light Drifter Indie by Heart Machine (2016) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 84★ 4.14 Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord Strategy by TaleWorlds Entertainment (2022) · ≈ 20h Metacritic 78★ 4.22 V Rising MMO by Stunlock Studios (2024) · ≈ 7h ★ 3.72