Games Like Starfield Similar Open World & Role-playing Games like Starfield

Starfield is described as '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' and is a Open World Game in the games category. There are more than 10 games similar to Starfield for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Steam, Linux, Mac and Xbox apps. The best Starfield alternative is No Man's Sky. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try EVE Online or AstroImpact. Other Starfield like games are Space Engine, Star Citizen, Qanga and Spore.

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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...

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Starfield alternatives page was last updated Oct 30, 2024
  1. No Man's Sky icon
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    No Man's Sky is an action-adventure survival video game developed and published by the indie studio Hello Games.

    21 No Man's Sky alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    • GOG.com
    • Playstation
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Xbox

    No Man's Sky Features

    1.  Procedurally generated
    2.  Multiplayer
    3.  Endless gameplay
    4.  Online co-op
    5.  Single player
    6.  Moddable
    7.  Achievements Supported
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Player vs Enviroment
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    No Man's Sky VS Starfield

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    Comments about No Man's Sky as an Alternative to Starfield
     
    adrian-adrbin

    Same enviroment, same exploration, but multiplayer, more randomness, survival, sandbox, more flying. Less story and worse graphic tho.

    Positive commentSep 18, 2023
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    • No Man's Sky is the most popular Windows alternative to Starfield.

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

    • No Man's Sky is Paid and ProprietaryStarfield is also Paid and Proprietary
    • No Man's Sky is MultiplayerStarfield is not according to our users
  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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    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
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    EVE Online VS Starfield

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    • EVE Online is the most popular Mac alternative to Starfield.

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

    • EVE Online is Freemium and ProprietaryStarfield is Paid and Proprietary
    • EVE Online is MultiplayerStarfield is not according to our users
  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.

    26 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
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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
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    Star Citizen VS Starfield

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    Comments about Star Citizen as an Alternative to Starfield
     
    adrian-adrbin

    It is literally same visualy, but multiplayer, much better flying gameplay, no waiting screens, less story, less ship editing options, worse NPCs, worse movement and game could crash (MMO).

    Positive commentSep 18, 2023
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    • Star Citizen is the most popular Linux alternative to Starfield.

    • Star Citizen is Paid and ProprietaryStarfield is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Star Citizen is MultiplayerStarfield is not according to our users
  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. Spore icon
     31 likes

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

    35 Spore alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Wine

    Spore Features

    1.  Terraforming
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  7. 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 iconStarfield Icon

    AstroImpact VS Starfield

    Is AstroImpact a good alternative to Starfield?
     
    • AstroImpact is the most popular Open Source alternative to Starfield.

    • AstroImpact is Free and Open SourceStarfield is Paid and Proprietary
  8. 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
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  9. The Outer Worlds icon
     4 likes

    Lost in transit while on a colonist ship bound for the furthest edge of the galaxy, you awake decades later only to find yourself in the midst of a deep conspiracy threatening to destroy the Halcyon colony.

    26 The Outer Worlds alternatives
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    Platforms

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

    The Outer Worlds Features

    1.  Single player
    2.  Sci-fi
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  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 icon  Jamendo integration
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  11. 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
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    Elite: Dangerous VS Starfield

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  12. 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
    Star Conflict screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam

    Star Conflict Features

    1.  Mmo
    2.  Sci-fi
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