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The classic space trading game: you fly a small ship between star systems, trade goods, fight pirates and work your way up to the legendary 'Elite' rank. Its groundbreaking 3D vector graphics and open-ended design shaped an entire genre.
What defines Elite:
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The closest matches for Elite are X3: Terran Conflict, X3: Reunion and Starmade. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Elite special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
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87 % 8.79 €
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A space action game where you fly through open star systems, fight, trade and upgrade your ship while a conspiracy plot ties the missions together.
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A swashbuckling space adventure where you pilot broadside-firing capital ships, fight pirates, trade, mine asteroids and upgrade your vessel. A rock and country soundtrack gives it a distinct space-western flavor.
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You assemble custom vehicles from blocks to mine resources, build bases and fight your way across a procedurally generated planet. The appeal lies in creative tinkering and testing your own contraptions.
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