Games like Starfield are those that promise adventure. Whether you're looking for more experiences in the cosmos when you're ready to leave the Constellation, or you're more RPG goodness in a similar vein, there are plenty of great options out there to consider.
From some of the best space games to the best RPGs around right now, we've brought together a selection of games like Starfield that you might enjoy if you're looking for something else to play when you're ready to take a break from Bethesda's sprawling, planet-hopping journey across various star systems.
This list is also here to help if you find yourself looking for an alternative when you've completed the main story and the Starfield Shattered Space expansion. No matter which of Starfield's ingredients speak to you - from shaping your own character, to setting out on missions far and wide, or having someone at your side as you explore - there's sure to be something here for you.
Read on below as we take you through our pick of the 10 best games like Starfield you can play right now.
10. Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Platform(s): PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One
On the surface, Assassin's Creed Valhalla couldn't be more different to Starfield. For starters, it's set in In 873 CE – a grand adventure where you lead a clan of Vikings to settle new lands in Anglo-Saxon England. Here's the thing: Once Valhalla settles into its rhythm, it's one of the most expansive and immersive action-RPGs available on modern platforms. Embodying the role of Eivor, you're free to explore and fight as you see fit, roaming a sprawling land that's packed with smart storytelling and near endless opportunities to shape your story. If you want scope without science fiction, then Assassin's Creed Valhalla is waiting.
For more, check out our Assassin's Creed Valhalla review.
9. Cyberpunk 2077
Platform(s): PC, PS5, Xbox Series X
Cyberpunk 2077 may not let you explore the endless expanse of the universe, but it will let you run riot across Night City. Something I really appreciate about this game is how much room it affords you to just waste away hours living in the sandbox – a densely-packed, neon-lit cityscape. That CD Projekt Red is able to do this while still driving an authored, all-encompassing narrative forward is impressive. So too is the work that's been done to bring this massive open-world RPG into better repute following a tumultuous launch in 2020. And with the Phantom Liberty expansion rounding it all off, there's never been a better time to dive in.
For more, check out our Cyberpunk 2077 review.
8. Fallout 4
Platform(s): PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One
While I'd love to tell you to go back and play Fallout 3, I do understand that it's become a little dusty over time. So the next best thing is 2015's Fallout 4, a fantastic open-world RPG that lets you live your best post-apocalyptic life in the irradiated hellscape of The Commonwealth. While Starfield is far larger in scope, Fallout 4 puts a larger emphasis on character and adventure. You'll meet some delightful companions, fight in a world teeming with mutants and monsters, and become obsessed with some of the larger-than-life personalities you'll meet along the way. Plus, in 2024, it got a new-gen update with 60FPS support.
For more, read our Fallout 4 review.
7. FTL: Faster Than Light
Platform(s): Android, PC, iOS
Okay, so how does a 2D spaceship simulation roguelike make it into a list of the best games like Starfield? Bethesda's latest RPG features pretty thrilling space combat, particularly if you heavily invest in the Tech tree. This is what ultimately reminded me of FTL: Faster Than Light – one of the greatest games of all time, in my humble opinion. Build your ship over time, manage the work of your crew, sweat while your ship systems fail, and then cry when it all goes up in flames after a chance encounter goes horribly wrong. FTL is the ultimate sci-fi timesink.
6. No Man's Sky
Platform(s): PC, PS5, PS4, Switch, Xbox Series X, Xbox One
For many, No Man's Sky is among the best space games ever made. You're given total freedom to explore the vastness of the galaxy, with developer Hello Games leaving you free to explore, fight, and settle on distant worlds. The lack of direction will turn some away, but there's something truly exhilarating about stumbling across an undiscovered planet or traveling the solar system with a bunch of friends. Naturally, No Man's Sky's ability to let you travel through hyperspace into a planet's orbit and then land on its surface without a loading screen is still an unparalleled spectacle.
Check out our No Man's Sky review.
5. Mass Effect Legendary Edition
Platform(s): PC, PS5, Xbox Series X
Bethesda and BioWare make very different games. The former will give you the freedom to write your own story, while the latter will take you on an adventure of a lifetime. The Mass Effect games are legendary at this point, for not only bringing a rich sci-fi universe to life, but for the way the trilogy is so stacked with incredible moments and characters. The Legendary Edition contains the first three games along with a raft of improvements to bring them more in-line with modern standards of play and performance. If you haven't played them before, get ready for one hell of a journey.
Read our Mass Effect Legendary Edition review.
4. Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
Platform(s): PC, PS5, Xbox Series X
Alright, so I know that Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy seems like a bit of a curveball. A licensed action-adventure game, in a list that is ostensibly about sprawling RPGs that let you invest heavily in either worlds, characters, or stories. But here's the thing, Eidos Montreal did a phenomenal job of bringing the Marvel universe to life here, delivering a rich sci-fi universe that's teeming with heart, humor, and excellent music. If you were hoping Starfield would give you a big adventure through the cosmos with a really personable crew alongside you, then I'd recommend you give this one a try.
Check out our Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy review.
3. Outer Wilds
Platform(s): PC, PS5, PS4, Switch, Xbox Series X, Xbox One
Outer Wilds is this really incredible thing, if you're willing to give it the time to all click into place. A time-looping, head-scratching, awe-inspiring adventure that is demanding of your attention but not so easily forgotten. Once you get comfortable with the miniature of manually piloting very finicky starships it won't take long for you to fall in love with this fantastic offering from developer Mobius Digital. An open world mystery with a truly wondrous sense of exploration, Outer Wilds is a truly special sci-fi game that will appeal to any who were hoping that Starfield was a little more esoteric.
2. The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim
Platform(s): PC, PS5, PS4, Switch, Xbox Series X, Xbox One
The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim review
I mean, what can I even say about Skyrim that hasn't been said a thousand times before? It's one of the best-selling and most-enduring RPGs ever made, setting a benchmark for open-world adventure that precious few games have been able to clear in the last 13 years. Bethesda Game Studios head Todd Howard often refers to Starfield as "Skyrim in space", a nod to the focus on choice-driven experiences and absolute freedom that you're afforded to explore. Things can change quickly in the video game industry, but Skyrim always remains.
1. The Outer Worlds
Platform(s): PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One
The Outer Worlds is effectively Obsidian's take on the Bethesda Game Studios RPG model. It's expansive and open, allowing you a great degree of freedom to shape your character and their role within the world around them. Where The Outer Worlds differs from the likes of The Elder Scrolls and Fallout is in its scope – it's smaller and denser, with a larger focus on character and companions. If Skyrim is a mile wide and an inch deep, The Outer Worlds does its best to be the inverse. If you want a sci-fi game with a lot of heart, don't overlook this excellent Obsidian adventure.
For more, read our The Outer Worlds review.
In our Starfield review, we praised Bethesda for creating an "expansive and beautifully crafted open world experience full of endless discovery and opportunities."
