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oolite · v1.90 • deprecated
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8.0
Space trading and combat simulator
brew install --cask oolite -
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Trust Score 4/10
✗ Open source (NOASSERTION) +0
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✗ Deprecated +0
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026Oolite is a space trading and combat simulator inspired by Elite, offering a vast open-world experience. It features rich gameplay mechanics, customizable ships, and a thriving modding community, making it ideal for space adventure enthusiasts.
Oolite simulates space trading and combat in a vast, open-world environment inspired by Elite.
Maturity: The project is mature with active development and a strong community presence.
Community: Hacker News discussions highlight positive reception and community interest, with notable mentions over the years. Reddit has no mentions found.
Pros
- + Inspired by the classic Elite series, offering deep gameplay
- + Open-source with an active modding community
- + Strong community support and regular updates
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited recent installs suggesting niche appeal
Community Mentions
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