10 Best Open-World Space RPGs (That Aren't Starfield)

The open-world space RPG genre has found itself in the spotlight thanks to 's massive popularity. The Bethesda title has been likened to a game in space, and being from such a big name developer and the marketing push that it has had makes it easy to overlook other amazing games of a similar style that came before it. While has many unique characteristics that make it stand out, there are also lots of other games set in space that offer hours of enjoyment, each with its own distinctive qualities that could set itself up as a new favorite.

Currently, is only available for Xbox and PC, and there are no announced plans for launch on other platforms. For some, the limitations of being unable to play on a PS5 and Nintendo Switch, or even the lack of a gaming PC powerful enough, make it impossible to play. However, there are many other good options available that can scratch that sci-fi open-world itch and even at a much lower price point. Here are a few of the best space-themed RPGs set in open-world environments that are worth a look, whether someone is interested in playing or not.

is listed as an online space flight simulation game, and has many aspects of RPG mechanics included in it with an open-world adventure across the galaxy. Starting out with only a starship and a small amount of money, players take on different jobs to level up and gain money and merit in the game. This can include mining, trading, bounty hunting, exploration, passenger transportation, or even piracy and assassination jobs. Through these jobs, players will gain experience in either Combat, Exploration, or Trading, which ultimately leads to determining their roles and faction alignment.

Besides customizing the look and outfits of the Commander character, there are also plenty of customizations to be done to the player's starship with different paint jobs and upgrades that change the look and feel of the ship.

For fans of TTRPGs, also has a tabletop RPG rulebook available.

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