Starfield's big gameplay showcase at the Xbox Bethesda showcase has got everyone talking as this was the first time the developers showcased their work.
While the general sense is quite positive, it has curiously got another game back in discussion - No Man's Sky. While comparisons between the two are pretty standard given the broad genre, it seems too premature for anyone to find similarities between the two games.
When judged on the face of it, both Starfield and No Man's Sky have similarities that are quite easily visible. The overall theme of space-based adventures is the significant commonality between both games.
Bethesda's title will also have the same exploration of planets that players can enjoy in No Man's Sky. Despite some similarities, it would be highly premature to start drawing deep comparisons between the two titles already.
Comparisons are usually made between entirely identical things. As soon as the significant reveal for Starfield was made, No Man's Sky started to trend. It's not unnatural, given that Hello Games' title has been out for quite some time.
When it comes to games built around space exploration, there isn't any other title that's as well known.
In some senses, the early gameplay footage has a few similarities, especially regarding exploration. Yet, it's too early to make comparisons that might not be valid in the long run. The biggest reason for that will be the likely focus of Starfield when the game gets launched.
Bethesda has long emphasized that the game will be an RPG set in space. In contrast, No Man's Sky focuses on space exploration and base-building.
The game has expanded massively in recent times, which has taken it in new directions. However, it won't be wrong to admit that
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