Frontier: Elite II

Frontier: Elite II is a space simulator where you pilot a ship across a procedurally generated galaxy containing roughly 100 billion celestial bodies. You start with minimal funds and a basic vessel, then decide how to earn credits—hauling cargo between stations, hunting bounties, taking faction contracts, or pirating other ships. The game uses Newtonian physics for flight, meaning momentum and gravity affect how you maneuver. You're free to align with governments, work for corporations, or ignore authority entirely. No story missions guide you; progression comes from upgrading your ship and choosing which systems to visit. The scale is enormous, though most planets are barren waypoints rather than detailed worlds. Best suited for players who enjoy setting their own goals in sandbox environments.