Games Like No Man's Sky Similar Open World & Adventure Games like No Man's Sky

No Man's Sky is described as 'Action-adventure survival video game developed and published by the indie studio Hello Games' and is a Open World Game in the games category. There are more than 10 games similar to No Man's Sky for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Steam, Mac, Linux and Xbox apps. The best No Man's Sky alternative is Starbound. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try EVE Online or Star Conflict. Other No Man's Sky like games are Space Engine, Star Citizen, Qanga and Journey to the Savage Planet.

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No Man's Sky is an action-adventure survival video game developed and published by the indie studio Hello Games.

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No Man's Sky alternatives page was last updated Oct 30, 2024
  1. Starbound icon
     30 likes

    Starbound is an indie game being produced by the UK-based independent game studio Chucklefish Ltd. Starbound takes place in a two-dimensional, procedurally generated universe which the player will explore in order to obtain new weapons, armor, and miscellaneous items.

    25 Starbound alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Starbound Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Moddable
    3.  Crafting
    4.  Sci-fi
    5.  Exploration
    Starbound iconNo Man's Sky Icon

    Starbound VS No Man's Sky

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    Comments about Starbound as an Alternative to No Man's Sky
     
    Guest

    No Man's Sky, doesn't matter that it did that poorly, was also about spaceships and controlling them. Starbound is only about crafting and exploring, not to mention it's a 2D game.

    Negative commentApr 26, 2017
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    Guest

    The game concept is pretty alike. Concepts like space exploration and procedural universe ties these two games together. If you're into those stuff consider Starbound game a nice 2D alternative to No Man's Sky

    Positive commentFeb 18, 2019
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    • Most users think Starbound is a great No Man's Sky alternative.

    • Starbound is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to No Man's Sky.

    • Starbound is the most popular commercial alternative to No Man's Sky.

    • Starbound is Paid and ProprietaryNo Man's Sky is also Paid and Proprietary
  2. 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
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    • 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
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    EVE Online VS No Man's Sky

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    • Most users think EVE Online is a great No Man's Sky alternative.

    • EVE Online is the most popular free alternative to No Man's Sky.

    • EVE Online is Freemium and ProprietaryNo Man's Sky is Paid and Proprietary
  3. Space Engine icon
     34 likes

    Space Engine - a real-time 3D space simulator, procedural universe generator and visualiser. It lets you explore the universe in three dimensions, starting from planet Earth to the most distant galaxies.

    25 Space Engine alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Windows

    Space Engine Features

    1.  Explore planets
    2.  Free roam
    3.  Procedurally generated
    4.  Avatar
    5.  Multiple languages
    Space Engine iconNo Man's Sky Icon

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  4. Star Citizen icon
     11 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
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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Wine
    • Lutris

    Star Citizen Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Online co-op
    Star Citizen iconNo Man's Sky Icon

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  5. Qanga icon
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    Dive into a seamless space sandbox exploring planets, moons, stations, and asteroids free from loading screens. Undertake contracts, face enemies, and build bases. Enjoy solo or multiplayer modes, survival features, and immersive combat. Customize gameplay and collaborate on custom servers.

    18 Qanga alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam

    Qanga Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Single player
    3.  Online co-op
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Multiplayer
    6.  Player vs Player
    7.  Achievements Supported
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Player vs Enviroment
    10.  Sci-fi
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  6.  Journey to the Savage Planet icon
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    Journey to the Savage Planet” is an action-adventure game where you explore the colorful planet ARY-26, catalog its flora and fauna, and uncover mysteries.

    7 Journey to the Savage Planet alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Epic Games Store
    • Steam
    • Playstation
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Xbox

    Journey to the Savage Planet Features

    1.  Achievements Supported
    2.  Multiplayer
    3.  Online co-op
    4.  First person view
    5.  Multiplatform
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  7. Starfield icon
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    Starfield is the first new universe in 25 years from Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 4. In this next generation role-playing game set amongst the stars, embark on an epic journey to answer humanity’s greatest mystery.

    23 Starfield alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    • Xbox

    Starfield Features

    1.  Procedurally generated
    Starfield iconNo Man's Sky Icon

    Starfield VS No Man's Sky

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    Comments about Starfield as an Alternative to No Man's Sky
     
    Ola Johansson

    It has a similar feel, even though NMS is more random and Starfield is more scripted.

    Positive commentSep 8, 2023
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    • Starfield is Paid and ProprietaryNo Man's Sky is also Paid and Proprietary
  8. Spore icon
     31 likes

    Spore is a multi-genre single-player god game developed by Maxis and designed by Will Wright.

    34 Spore alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Wine

    Spore Features

    1.  Terraforming
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    Spore VS No Man's Sky

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    Comments about Spore as an Alternative to No Man's Sky
     
    Guest

    They are completely different genres, different gameplay mechanics, honestly they have almost nothing in common.

    Negative commentOct 2, 2017
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    Masternetra

    Misleading tags, Spore is windows only, might be able to get it working on wine/proton but this is made for Windows ONLY.

    Negative commentDec 24, 2021
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    Guest

    Both equally disappointing, but still a better game.

    Positive commentSep 10, 2016
    0
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    • Some users think Spore is a great No Man's Sky alternative, some don't.

    • Spore is Paid and ProprietaryNo Man's Sky is also Paid and Proprietary
  9. Elite: Dangerous icon
     22 likes

    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
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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • OSVR
    • HTC Vive
    • Steam
    • Oculus Rift

    Elite: Dangerous Features

    1.   Game Series
    2.  Single player
    3.  Multiplayer
    Elite: Dangerous iconNo Man's Sky Icon

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    Guest

    Good story good player base and it isn't buggy as hell.

    Positive commentOct 2, 2016
    1
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    • Elite: Dangerous is Paid and ProprietaryNo Man's Sky is also Paid and Proprietary
  10. Astroneer icon
     5 likes

    Explore and reshape distant worlds! Astroneer is set during a 25th century gold rush where players must explore the frontiers of outer space, risking their lives in harsh environments for the chance of striking it rich.

    9 Astroneer alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    • Xbox

    Astroneer Features

    1.  Jamendo integration
    Astroneer iconNo Man's Sky Icon

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    Aleksandr Dikov

    Astroneer is a very poor alternative. On the one hand, base building and skeuomorph "interface" make the game very relaxed. On the other hand, there's nothing more except exploring more planets just to dig really large caves there to grind resources. Feels empty. But technically interesting.

    Positive commentFeb 22, 2024
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    • Astroneer is Paid and ProprietaryNo Man's Sky is also Paid and Proprietary
  11. Star Conflict icon
     5 likes

    Star Conflict is an action-packed, massively multiplayer space simulation game that puts players in the role of elite pilots engaging in a widespread interplanetary skirmish. The whole world for PVP and PVE!.

    9 Star Conflict alternatives
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    • FreemiumProprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam

    Star Conflict Features

    1.  Mmo
    2.  Sci-fi
    Star Conflict iconNo Man's Sky Icon

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  12. TerraGenesis icon
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    Engage in space exploration and terraform new worlds in this fun and exciting planet building simulator rooted in real science. TerraGenesis dynamically animates entire planets with changing biospheres, all based on real data from NASA.

    18 TerraGenesis alternatives
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    • FreemiumProprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    TerraGenesis Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Single player
    3.  Interactive Visualization
    4.  Terraforming
    5.  Free to play
    6.  Building game
    TerraGenesis iconNo Man's Sky Icon

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    • TerraGenesis is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to No Man's Sky.

    • TerraGenesis is Freemium and ProprietaryNo Man's Sky is Paid and Proprietary
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