Choose ADR1FT
Choose ADR1FT if you want an Indie game with Tracked Controller Support. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. ADR1FT launched in 2016.
ADR1FT vs Elite Dangerous
ADR1FT and Elite Dangerous both land in Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Adventure games on Steam. Elite Dangerous (2015) is 1 year older than ADR1FT (2016). Elite Dangerous scores higher on Steam reviews (76.7% positive) than ADR1FT (53.3% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Elite Dangerous
Choose Elite Dangerous if you want an Action, Strategy, and Simulation game with Multi-player, MMO, and Co-op. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 76.7% positive across 52,491 reviews.
Both ADR1FT and Elite Dangerous sit in Adventure on Steam and both list VR Supported, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 ADR1FT |  Elite Dangerous | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2015 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Strategy, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 53.3% positive (619 reviews) | 76.7% positive (52,491 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Co-op |
| Developers | THREE ONE ZERO | Frontier Developments |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Elite Dangerous (2015) is 1 year older than ADR1FT (2016).
- Elite Dangerous scores higher on Steam reviews (76.7% positive) than ADR1FT (53.3% positive).
- Elite Dangerous is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than ADR1FT (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Elite Dangerous has co-op; ADR1FT does not.
- Steam Deck: ADR1FT is Deck Unsupported, Elite Dangerous is Deck Playable.
ADR1FT vs Elite Dangerous — FAQ
- Which is better, ADR1FT or Elite Dangerous?
- On Steam reviews Elite Dangerous scores higher (76.7% positive) than ADR1FT (53.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Elite Dangerous is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play ADR1FT or Elite Dangerous first?
- If you want chronology, Elite Dangerous (2015) came out before ADR1FT (2016). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are ADR1FT and Elite Dangerous similar?
- They overlap on Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does ADR1FT have multiplayer like Elite Dangerous?
- No. Elite Dangerous supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Co-op), while ADR1FT is listed as single-player only.