8 Games with a sci-fi setting like Chains of Freedom that you should try

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Chains of Freedom down to the 8 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Infinity Wars: Animated Trading Card Game, XCOM: Chimera Squad and Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Chains of Freedom.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Chains of Freedom

8 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Chains of Freedom. Each one has been evaluated across 13 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Infinity Wars: Animated Trading Card GameClosest on genre

iRank55

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloTacticalPost-ApocalypticSci-FiPvP

Steam👍 77%· 3.5KRAWG👍 21%· 34

Year 2014Dev Lightmare StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with turn-based strategy, combat tactical and post-apocalyptic world

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, competitive edge and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping adventure storytelling

Welcome to a unique trading card game that blends rich lore and artwork with innovative gameplay mechanics that are both simple to learn, and hard to master. Play with fully animated cards in 3D battlefields, and assemble decks from over 800 cards and 8 stylized factions.

Where it drifts furthest from Chains of Freedom: tone and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Chains of Freedom.

It predates Chains of Freedom by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat82Setting72Game mode18Tone0

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#2XCOM: Chimera SquadClosest overall match

iRank75

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloTacticalSci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 71%· 23KIGDB78· 9OC78· 75

Year 2020Dev Firaxis Games · 2KOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: turn-based strategy, combat tactical and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

Where it drifts furthest from Chains of Freedom: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Chains of Freedom.

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#3Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising

iRank91

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloTacticalSci-FiIsometricMultiplayer

IGDB91· 2

Year 2003Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, combat tactical and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

It predates Chains of Freedom by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat80Setting80Game mode54Visuals51

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloSci-FiIsometricMultiplayerSpace

Steam👍 90%· 441IGDB84· 2OC79· 19

Year 1993Dev Simtex · Wargaming.netOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings setting space, multiplayer gameplay and exploration and discovery, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Chains of Freedom: visuals.

It predates Chains of Freedom by 32 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting61Game mode55Visuals44

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloSci-FiIsometricMultiplayerSpace

Steam👍 96%· 1.7KRAWG👍 75%· 65

Year 1996Dev SimTex · WargamingPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: setting space and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

Forge an empire in a universe where population growth is stripping away planetary resources. Colonize unknown planets and trade with other races for their knowledge. The need for galactic expansion is critical.

It predates Chains of Freedom by 29 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting52Game mode51Visuals51

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#6Ascension: Deckbuilding Game

iRank87

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloTacticalNarrativeSci-FiMultiplayer

Steam👍 89%· 1.7KMC84

Year 2011Dev Playdek · Asmodee DigitalPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping adventure storytelling

Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer, was the first officially licensed deck building card game for iOS, and is now available for your PC as Ascension: Deckbuilding Game, complete with 5 full expansion decks! Play alone or with friends to battle against the Fallen One for honor and victory.

Where it drifts furthest from Chains of Freedom: visuals and game mode.

It predates Chains of Freedom by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat79Setting60Tone43Game mode25Visuals0

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloSci-FiIsometricMultiplayerCo-op

Steam👍 83%· 23KIGDB80· 7OC82· 46

Year 2017Dev Amplitude Studios · SegaOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Chains of Freedom: game mode.

It predates Chains of Freedom by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting80Visuals51Game mode34

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Steam GOG

#8Sentinels of the Multiverse

iRank75

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloSci-FiOfflineMultiplayerCo-op

Steam👍 90%· 1.7KRAWG👍 45%· 20IGDB85· 2

Year 2014Dev Handelabra GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, offline and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

Calling all Sentinels! Do you have what it takes to defend the Multiverse? Compose a team of comic book heroes, each with their own playstyles, backstories, and grudges. Pit them against a variety of maniacal and formidable villains. Defeat your enemies and save the Multiverse!

Where it drifts furthest from Chains of Freedom: game mode.

It predates Chains of Freedom by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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