Freelancer Alternatives

Freelancer is described as 'Space trading and combat simulation video game developed by Digital Anvil and published by Microsoft Game Studios' and is a Adventure Game in the games category. There are more than 10 games similar to Freelancer for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Steam and Android apps. The best Freelancer alternative is EVE Online, which is free. Other Freelancer like games are Everspace, Star Citizen, Oolite and Vega Strike.

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  1. EVE Online icon
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    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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Wine
    • Steam
     
  2. Everspace icon
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    Everspace is a single-player 3D space shooter game series with roguelike elements and non-linear storytelling created by ROCKFISH Games.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
     
  3. Star Citizen icon
     13 likes

    Star Citizen is a space sim video game for Microsoft Windows. Star Citizen is planned to consist of two main components: first-person space combat, mining, exploration and trading with first-person shooter elements in a massively multiplayer persistent universe and customizable...

    18 Star Citizen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Wine
    • Lutris
     
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    Star Citizen vs Freelancer Comments
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    Negative
    0

    Star Citizen is cockpit only. No third person chase cam.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Star Citizen is Paid and ProprietaryFreelancer is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. Oolite icon
     14 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  5. Vega Strike icon
     8 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. Galaxy on Fire is a space combat and trading simulation. With cutting-edge 3D graphics, an unprecedented depth of gameplay and 10+MM installs over all kinds of mobile platforms, the title is rightfully considered a benchmark of sci-fi gaming on smartphones and tablets by fans...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
     
  7. Elite: Dangerous is a space adventure, trading, and combat simulator that is the fourth release in the Elite video game series.

    25 Elite: Dangerous alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • OSVR
    • HTC Vive
    • Steam
    • Oculus Rift
     
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    Elite: Dangerous vs Freelancer Comments
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    Negative
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    Elite Dangerous only features a cockpit mode. No third person chase cam like Freelancer.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Elite: Dangerous is Paid and ProprietaryFreelancer is also Paid and Proprietary
  8. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
     
  9. Rebel Galaxy icon
     1 like

    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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Epic Games Store
    • Steam
    • GOG.com
    • GOG Galaxy
    • Nintendo Switch Online
    • Playstation
    • PlayStation Network
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Xbox
     
  10. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam
    • GOG.com
     
  11. Space Rangers icon
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    The game is dynamic and open-ended in a fashion that has been compared to Elite and Star Control 2. Trade prices on planets follow supply and demand, the wars are ongoing non-scripted conflicts, computer-controlled ships have individual...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Steam
    • GOG.com
     
  12. Vendetta Online is a 3D space combat MMORPG for Windows, Mac, Linux and Android. This MMO permits thousands of players to interact as the pilots of spaceships in a vast universe. Users may build their characters in any direction they desire, becoming rich captains of industry...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Daydream
     
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