10 Games with a sci-fi setting like Endless Space 2 that you should try

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We filtered the 48 games similar to Endless Space 2 down to the 10 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Endless Space, A Valley Without Wind 2 and Sentinels of the Multiverse top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Endless Space 2.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Endless Space 2

10 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Endless Space 2. Each one has been evaluated across 6 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.

#1Endless Space

iRank79

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

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#2A Valley Without Wind 2

iRank38

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 46%· 227RAWG👍 3%· 34MC68

Year 2013Dev Arcen GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration

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#3Sentinels of the Multiverse

iRank75

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

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#4Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising

iRank91

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

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

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

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#7XCOM: Chimera Squad

iRank75

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloSci-FiTacticalThird Person

Steam👍 71%· 23KIGDB78· 9OC78· 75

Year 2020Dev Firaxis Games · 2KOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings combat tactical and visual third person, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

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#8Ascension: Deckbuilding Game

iRank87

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerSci-FiOfflinePvP

Steam👍 89%· 1.7KMC84

Year 2011Dev Playdek · Asmodee DigitalPlaytime ~2hOn 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, vibe casual and strong narrative focus, while skipping co op

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloSci-FiIsometricTacticalDark

Steam👍 95%· 4.0KRAWG👍 64%· 275IGDB85· 2

Year 1993Dev MicroProse Software · MicroProsePlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Commodore / Amiga

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

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

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#10Infinity Wars: Animated Trading Card Game

iRank55

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerSci-FiPvPOnline

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, setting scifi and single-player focus

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

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