In the same spirit

Games like X: Beyond the Frontier: what to play next?

18 games in the spirit of X: Beyond the Frontier (1999): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.

In the same spirit as X: Beyond the Frontier (18)

X3: Terran Conflict Strategy by Egosoft (2008) · ≈ 2h Metacritic 73★ 3.52 X2: The Threat Strategy by Egosoft (2003) · ≈ 1h Metacritic 72★ 3.28 X3: Reunion Strategy by Egosoft (2005) · ≈ 1h Metacritic 71★ 3.31 RimWorld Strategy by Ludeon Studios (2016) · ≈ 19h Metacritic 87★ 4.35 Oxygen Not Included Strategy by Klei Entertainment (2017) · ≈ 7h Metacritic 86★ 4.14 Rebel Galaxy Adventure by Double Damage Games (2015) · ≈ 2h Metacritic 72★ 2.96 Stellaris Strategy by Paradox Development Studio (2016) · ≈ 10h Metacritic 78★ 4.11 Space Rangers HD: A War Apart Strategy by SNK (2013) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 68★ 4.37 Jurassic World Evolution Strategy by Frontier Developments (2018) · ≈ 6h Metacritic 71★ 3.63 Against the Storm Strategy by Eremite Games (2023) · ≈ 5h ★ 4.27 Factorio Casual by Wube Software (2020) · ≈ 20h Metacritic 83★ 4.35 Manor Lords Strategy by Slavic Magic (2024) · ≈ 5h ★ 4.02 Planet Coaster Strategy by Frontier Developments (2016) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 83★ 3.78 Galactic Civilizations III Strategy by Stardock Entertainment (2015) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 81★ 3.51 Tropico 5 Strategy by Haemimont Games (2014) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 75★ 3.64 The Universim Strategy by Crytivo Games (2024) · ≈ 4h ★ 3.54 Cities: Skylines Strategy by Colossal Order (2015) · ≈ 9h Metacritic 85★ 4.12 Hearts of Iron IV Strategy by Paradox Development Studio (2016) · ≈ 8h Metacritic 83★ 4.05