25 Shooter games like Elite Dangerous that you should try

If Elite Dangerous worked for you because of open world exploration, melee combat and a space setting, the same is here. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in tone and game mode — its own ground is strong narrative focus.

What it holds in common with Elite Dangerous is shape: deep RPG systems, a sandbox world and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. They part company on visuals: this one brings third-person shooting and PvP competition.

Same family as Elite Dangerous: open world exploration, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in tone and setting — its own ground is strong narrative focus and stealth mechanics.

The genre is the same as Elite Dangerous’s, and with it open world exploration, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in tone and game mode — its own ground is strong narrative focus and stealth mechanics.

Shelved next to Elite Dangerous for good reason: open world exploration, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is tone and game mode: strong narrative focus and ranged combat.

On paper it is what Elite Dangerous is — open world exploration, a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is setting and world: first-person shooting and free-to-play access.

The genre is the same as Elite Dangerous’s, and with it open world exploration, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and co-op play. They part company on tone and game mode: this one brings strong narrative focus and skill tree progression.

On paper it is what Elite Dangerous is — melee combat, co-op play and a first-person view — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The distance is in tone and setting — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world.

Genre puts it alongside Elite Dangerous, and so does open world exploration, melee combat and co-op play. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is tone and setting: dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

Same family as Elite Dangerous: open world exploration, melee combat and co-op play. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. They part company on tone and setting: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and stealth mechanics.

It meets Elite Dangerous on deep RPG systems, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to multiplayer gameplay and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is tone and progression: strong narrative focus and skill tree progression.

Same family as Elite Dangerous: melee combat, co-op play and a first-person view. The distance is in tone and setting — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

With Elite Dangerous it shares deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and melee combat. The common ground extends to a third-person camera and co-op play. Where the two diverge is setting and progression: dark, oppressive atmosphere and post-apocalyptic world.

Held in common with Elite Dangerous: multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view. They part company on combat: this one brings tactical combat.

Shelved next to Elite Dangerous for good reason: exploration and discovery, single-player focus, and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is combat and progression: tactical combat and PvP competition.