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Endless Space 2 is hard to replace: few games combine turn-based strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 6 gameplay attributes and found 48 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Endless Space, Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising and Worms Armageddon lead the list, with Endless Space reaching a 95/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Endless Space 2 special.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

Tags

SoloMultiplayer

Year 2017Dev Amplitude Studios

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The closest game to Endless Space 2 is Endless Space — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising and Worms Armageddon follow close behind.

#1Endless Space95 #2Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising91 #3Worms Armageddon88 #4Worms 3D91 #5Master of Orion 289

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Games like Endless Space 2

48 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Endless Space

95

Endless Space

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-FiProcedural

Steam👍 81%· 9.6KIGDB75· 3

Year 2012Dev Amplitude StudiosOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings procedural generation, setting space and exploration and discovery, while skipping visual isometric

#2Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising

91

Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerSci-FiIsometricTactical

IGDB91· 2

Year 2003Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, while skipping co op

#3Worms Armageddon

88

Worms Armageddon

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerSoloCo-opOfflineTactical

Steam👍 94%· 11K

Year 1999Dev InfogramesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with turn-based strategy, multiplayer gameplay and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, shooter and combat tactical, while skipping setting scifi

91

Worms 3D

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB80· 1

Year 2003Dev Zonic Limited · Feral InteractiveOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with turn-based strategy, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with visual 2d, while skipping setting scifi

#5Master of Orion 2

89

Master of Orion 2

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerSoloSci-FiIsometricSpace

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 multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: setting space, while skipping co op

#6Master of Orion

89

Master of Orion

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerSci-FiIsometricSpace

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, exploration and discovery and visual pixel, while skipping co op

#7Sentinels of the Multiverse

92

Sentinels of the Multiverse

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-FiOffline

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 online features, while skipping visual isometric

#8Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013

91

Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerCo-opIsometricTactical

Steam👍 87%· 1.3KRAWG👍 63%· 56MC77IGDB80· 4

Year 2012Dev Stainless Games · Wizards of the CoastPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, combat tactical and combat magic, while skipping setting scifi

#9Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012

91

Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerSoloCo-opMagicFantasy

Steam👍 88%· 1.0KRAWG👍 56%· 41MC77IGDB75· 2

Year 2011Dev Stainless Games · Wizards of the CoastPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, multiplayer gameplay and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, puzzle design and combat magic, while skipping setting scifi

#10Magic 2014 — Duels of the Planeswalkers

91

Magic 2014 — Duels of the Planeswalkers

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerCo-opIsometricTactical

Steam👍 83%· 4.6KRAWG👍 55%· 99MC80IGDB77· 4

Year 2013Dev Stainless Games · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with turn-based strategy, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, combat tactical and combat magic, while skipping setting scifi

#11100% Orange Juice

91

100% Orange Juice

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerCo-opSoloIsometricCozy

Steam👍 91%· 30KRAWG👍 42%· 165

Year 2013Dev Orange_Juice · Fruitbat FactoryPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, multiplayer gameplay and co op

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe casual, while skipping setting scifi

#12Dead Man's Draw

87

Dead Man's Draw

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

Co-opSoloTacticalCasual2D

Steam👍 84%· 644

Year 2013Dev Stardock EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with turn-based strategy, co op and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, vibe casual and combat tactical, while skipping setting scifi

#13The Jackbox Party Pack 3

86

The Jackbox Party Pack 3

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineCasual

Steam👍 97%· 6.6KIGDB78· 6OC80· 15

Year 2016Dev Jackbox GamesOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, multiplayer gameplay and co op

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, puzzle design and vibe casual, while skipping setting scifi

Steam Epic Xbox

85

Hearthstone

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerIsometricMagicFantasy

IGDB88· 9

Year 2014Dev Blizzard EntertainmentOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping setting scifi

#15Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes

85

Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

Co-opMultiplayerOfflineNarrativeDark

Steam👍 97%· 17KRAWG👍 93%· 419MC67IGDB84· 5OC86· 23

Year 2015Dev Steel Crate GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, co op and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, deep simulation and card game strategy, while skipping setting scifi

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Endless Space 2?: The closest game to Endless Space 2 is Endless Space, scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. They share 5 gameplay attributes, including turn-based strategy, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Endless Space 2?: The three closest games to Endless Space 2 are: 1. Endless Space (95/100, 5 shared attributes) 2. Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising (91/100, 5 shared attributes) 3. Worms Armageddon (88/100, 4 shared attributes). All share Endless Space 2's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 48 candidates across 6 dimensions.
Is Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising similar to Endless Space 2?: Yes, very much so — Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising scores 91/100 similarity to Endless Space 2. They share 5 attributes, including turn-based strategy and single-player focus. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Turn-Based Strategy games are similar to Endless Space 2?: The best Turn-Based Strategy games similar to Endless Space 2 are Endless Space, Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising, Worms Armageddon and Worms 3D. All share the Turn-Based Strategy genre alongside other key Endless Space 2 attributes like turn-based strategy, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.
How is similarity to Endless Space 2 calculated?: We compare Endless Space 2 against every game in our catalog using 6 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Endless Space 2 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.