Open world space games
Exploring the vast expanses of space is in itself a very interesting game mechanic, but what to do in airless space if there is nothing to do? However, in the games from this collection everything is different.
Most open-world space games are sandboxes of some sort. In them the player can do whatever he wants.
Online, Simulation, Action, Shooter, Adventure, First-person view, Futurism (Future), Open world, Survival
August 9, 2016
VGTimes:
5.6/10
Players:
7.6/10
Steam:
80/100
Metacritic:
75/100
No Man's Sky is an adventure simulator with a first-person view set in a futuristic environment. You will embark on the exploration of outer space and planets, some...
Simulation, Strategy, Business / Management, First-person view, Third-person view, Futurism (Future)
November 30, 2018
Players:
7.3/10
Steam:
78/100
Metacritic:
59/100
X4: Foundations allows players to conquer a vast Galaxy. Build your empire from the inhabitants of different planets, races, and factions. Explore space on various...
Role-playing game, Simulation, Action, Strategy, In real time, Business / Management, Third-person view, Top-down view, Futurism (Future), Sandbox
September 4, 2008
Players:
8.9/10
Steam:
92/100
Metacritic:
84/100
Action, Shooter, First-person view, Third-person view, Science fiction, Flight Simulator, Simulation, Space, Open world
January 18, 2021
Players:
8.8/10
Steam:
87/100
Metacritic:
81/100
The game will tell the story of Adam Roslin, a clone pilot who is looking for his place in the endless universe. As the events of his past intertwine with the...
Role-playing game, Simulation, Action, Flight Simulator, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Open world
December 16, 2014
Players:
8.4/10
Steam:
40/100
Metacritic:
79/100
Elite Dangerous is a reboot of the legendary space simulator of the 80s. The Empire is on the brink of chaos. The Emperor is ill, and a fierce struggle for the...
Role-playing game, Strategy, In real time, Top-down view, Futurism (Future), Open world, Science fiction
March 15, 2013
Players:
8.8/10
Steam:
94/100
Space Rangers HD: A War Apart is a re-release of the top-down space role-playing strategy game Space Rangers. In addition to the familiar story, the updated version...
Role-playing game, Simulation, Business / Management, First-person view, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Free game
May 6, 2003
Players:
7.3/10
Steam:
74/100
Metacritic:
69/100
Simulation, Action, Flight Simulator, Business / Management, First-person view, Third-person view, Futurism (Future)
October 16, 2008
Players:
7.9/10
Steam:
84/100
Metacritic:
73/100
X3: Terran Conflict is a continuation of the global management strategy in a sci-fi setting. The events of the game take place back in 2938, where the greatest...