Alite Alternatives

Alite is described as 'Satisfy your space trader cravings on Android with this free game that is a remarkably close fan port of the original Elite' and is an app. There are eight alternatives to Alite for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Steam and GOG.com apps. The best Alite alternative is EVE Online, which is free. Other great apps like Alite are AstroImpact, Oolite, X - Space Game and Pioneer.

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Satisfy your space trader cravings on Android with this free game that is a remarkably close fan port of the original Elite.

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Alite alternatives page was last updated Mar 16, 2024
  1. EVE Online icon
     35 likes

    EVE Online is a massive multiplayer online game that offers limitless potential to discover, explore and conquer an amazing science fiction universe where you pilot spaceships, fight, trade, and form corporations and alliances with other players.

    29 EVE Online alternatives
    EVE Online screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Wine
    • Steam

    Top EVE Online Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Player vs Player
    3.  Variety
    4.  Player vs Enviroment
    5.  Endless gameplay
    6.  Online co-op
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Sci-fi
    9.  Player-driven economy
    10.  Other players
    11.  Player versus player
    EVE Online iconAlite Icon

    EVE Online VS Alite

    Is EVE Online a good alternative to Alite?
     
    • EVE Online is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to Alite.

    • EVE Online is the most popular free alternative to Alite.

    • EVE Online is Freemium and ProprietaryAlite is Free and Open Source
    • EVE Online is MultiplayerAlite is not according to our users
  2. AstroImpact icon
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    Play with friends online to defend the planet! Longest time to first impact or longest time to 100% damage. You destroy asteroids by flying into them before they hit the planet!

    30 AstroImpact alternatives
    AstroImpact screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    AstroImpact iconAlite Icon

    AstroImpact VS Alite

    Is AstroImpact a good alternative to Alite?
     
    • AstroImpact is the most popular Linux alternative to Alite.

    • AstroImpact is the most popular Open Source alternative to Alite.

    • AstroImpact is Free and Open SourceAlite is also Free and Open Source
  3. Oolite icon
     13 likes

    Oolite is a space sim game, inspired by Elite. Among Oolite's several similarities to its inspirational source, the gaming experience is enhanced by the context set in Elite's original manual, and the accompanying novella, The Dark Wheel.

    18 Oolite alternatives
    Oolite screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Oolite Features

    1.  Endless gameplay
    2.  Single player
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  First person view
    Oolite iconAlite Icon

    Oolite VS Alite

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  4. X - Space Game icon
     6 likes

    X is a science fiction space trading and combat simulator series created by German developer Egosoft. The series is set in the X-Universe where several races populate a number of worlds connected by jumpgates.

    19 X - Space Game alternatives
    X4: Foundation

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam
    • GOG.com

    X - Space Game Features

    1.   Game Series
    2.  Single player
    3.  Base building
    4.  Sci-fi
    X - Space Game iconAlite Icon

    X - Space Game VS Alite

    Is X - Space Game a good alternative to Alite?
     
    • X - Space Game is the most popular commercial alternative to Alite.

    • X - Space Game is Paid and ProprietaryAlite is Free and Open Source
  5. Pioneer icon
     12 likes

    Pioneer is a space adventure game set in the Milky Way galaxy at the turn of the 31st century. The game is open-ended, and you are free to explore the millions of star systems in the game. You can land on planets, slingshot past gas giants, and burn yourself to a crisp flying...

    16 Pioneer alternatives
    Mars and Phobos (no shaders)

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Pioneer Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Single player
    3.  Player vs Enviroment
    4.  Action combat
    5.  Spaces
    Pioneer iconAlite Icon

    Pioneer VS Alite

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  6. Vega Strike icon
     4 likes

    Vega Strike is an Open Source 3D Action-Space-Sim that lets you trade, fight, and explore in a vast universe.

    16 Vega Strike alternatives
    Just the noob ship and the first space station one would encounter.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Vega Strike Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    Vega Strike iconAlite Icon

    Vega Strike VS Alite

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  7. Stellar Wanderer icon
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    Stellar Wanderer is a beautiful old-school space opera set in a vast open-world universe. Explore the galaxy and become a FIGHTER, TRADER, TANK or ENGINEER while following the main story line or choosing your favorite side missions.

    16 Stellar Wanderer alternatives
    Stellar Wanderer screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    Stellar Wanderer iconAlite Icon

    Stellar Wanderer VS Alite

    Is Stellar Wanderer a good alternative to Alite?
     
    • Stellar Wanderer is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Alite.

    • Stellar Wanderer is Paid and ProprietaryAlite is Free and Open Source
  8. Rebel Galaxy icon
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    Rebel Galaxy features space combat in capital ships in a randomly generated universe. While non-player fighter craft and gunships are capable of three-dimensional maneuvering, the player and other capital ships are restricted to a two-dimensional plane of movement with combat...

    17 Rebel Galaxy alternatives
    Rebel Galaxy

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Epic Games Store
    • Steam
    • GOG.com
    • GOG Galaxy
    • Nintendo Switch Online
    • Playstation
    • PlayStation Network
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Xbox
    Rebel Galaxy iconAlite Icon

    Rebel Galaxy VS Alite

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