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2017PCSteam Deck playable83 % positive37.99 €

A deep space 4X strategy game where you lead a distinct star-faring civilization through expansion, research, diplomacy and war. Each faction plays very differently thanks to unique mechanics and quest lines.

  • Economy and management
  • Deep systems to master
  • Sci-fi setting
  • Tactical depth

The closest matches for Endless Space 2 are Master of Orion II: Battle at Antares, Endless Legend and Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Endless Space 2 special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Master of Orion II: Battle at Antares

96 %Match

1996PC96 % positive5.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Endless Space 2: economy and management, complex systems to tinker with as well as a sci-fi setting.

A classic turn-based 4X space strategy game where you explore the galaxy, colonize planets, research technology and fight tactical starship battles against rival races. Deep empire management and custom ship design have made it a cult favourite.

Endless Legend

Tactical depth

A turn-based 4X strategy game set on Auriga, a world where each winter grows harsher than the last. Its highly asymmetric factions come with their own quest lines, and battles play out tactically on the hex map itself, so every campaign feels distinct.

Stars in Shadow

Economy and management

A turn-based space 4X game in the spirit of classics like Master of Orion: explore and colonize star systems, build fleets, and win the galaxy through diplomacy or force. Its hand-crafted look and tactical fleet battles stand out.

Master of Orion

Economy and management

A turn-based space 4X game where you explore star systems, expand colonies, research technology and build a galactic empire through diplomacy or war. A reboot of the genre classic with a modern look.

Master of Orion

Economy and management

A founding classic of the 4X genre: as an immortal emperor you guide an alien race, explore the galaxy, research technologies and manage planets. Diplomacy, fleet battles and expansion decide who rules the stars.

Stellaris

Deep systems to master

Paradox's space grand strategy lets you shape a custom alien empire from its first hyperlane jump to galactic dominance, generating emergent stories through anomalies, diplomacy and late-game crises.

Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords

Economy and management

A turn-based space 4X game where you colonize planets, research technologies, and conquer the galaxy through diplomacy, culture, or force. It is especially praised for its strong AI, which challenges you without cheating.

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