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1999USK 12PC75 % positive−80 % ~~4.99 €~~ 0.99 €

A classic space sandbox where you play a stranded pilot who trades, fights and grows a personal empire of ships and stations. Freedom and a living economy matter far more than the story.

Sandbox with your own goals
Open world
Economy and management
Deep systems to master

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Where to buy

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In short: Games like X: Beyond the Frontier

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes X: Beyond the Frontier special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

Similar in what way?

0 of 3

Up to three areas count more, the rest steps back.

Not for me Exclude horror, turn-based combat, pixel art …

Games where this is clearly part of it are left out, no matter how well the rest fits.

Horror Turn-based combat High difficulty Roguelike runs Shooter Pixel art Grind Survival PvP Open world Card game

Best match

X2: The Threat

100 %Match

2003USK 12PC83 % positive−80 % ~~4.99 €~~ 0.99 €

A space sandbox where you fly ships as Julian Gardna, trade, and build stations and factory networks within a living economy. Combat, trading and expansion blend into a complex, open-ended universe.

Where to buy

Steam Best price PC · until tomorrow 0.99 € ~~4.99 €~~ −80 % Go to shop
Gamesplanet* Steam key 4.49 € ~~4.99 €~~ −10 % Go to shop

* Affiliate link. Prices are synced regularly and may have changed in the shop since.

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