FTL: Faster Than Light Alternatives

FTL: Faster Than Light is described as 'FTL is a spaceship simulation roguelike-like. Its aim is to recreate the atmosphere of running a spaceship exploring the galaxy (like Firefly/Star Trek/BSG etc.)' and is an game in the games category. There are six games similar to FTL: Faster Than Light for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Steam, Mac, Linux and Android apps. The best FTL: Faster Than Light alternative is Elite: Dangerous. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Pioneer. Other FTL: Faster Than Light like games are Crying Suns, Kerbal Space Program, Out There and Galactic Crew.

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  1. Elite: Dangerous is a space adventure, trading, and combat simulator that is the fourth release in the Elite video game series.

    24 Elite: Dangerous alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • OSVR
    • HTC Vive
    • Steam
    • Oculus Rift
     
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    Elite: Dangerous vs FTL: Faster Than Light Comments
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    FTL plays nothing like Elite Dangerous.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Elite: Dangerous is Paid and ProprietaryFTL: Faster Than Light is also Paid and Proprietary
  2. Crying Suns icon
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    Crying Suns is a tactical rogue-lite that puts you in the role of a space fleet commander as you explore a mysteriously fallen empire. In this story rich experience inspired by Dune and Foundation, each successful run will uncover the truth about the Empire...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Steam
     
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    Crying Suns vs FTL: Faster Than Light Comments
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    This is the closest alternative to FTL, imo.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Crying Suns is Paid and ProprietaryFTL: Faster Than Light is also Paid and Proprietary
  3. Create and manage your own space program, build and fly spacecraft, and try to conquer space.

    11 Kerbal Space Program alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
     
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    Kerbal Space Program vs FTL: Faster Than Light Comments
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    one is a game, the other a simulator

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Kerbal Space Program is Paid and ProprietaryFTL: Faster Than Light is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. Pioneer icon
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    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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. Out There icon
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    Out There is a space exploration game blending resource management and gamebook with no combat. Its Pulp Comics graphics and its eerie soundtrack composed by award-winning composer Siddhartha Barnhoorn offer a unique sci-fi adventure tainted with loneliness.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Steam
     
  6. Galactic Crew is a roguelike sci-fi exploration game. You and your valorous crew members will explore a galaxy far away, with all its dangers and riches.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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