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We filtered the 50 games similar to Halo Wars down to the 27 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Pikmin 2, Anno 2070 and StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Halo Wars.

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Year 2009Dev Ensemble Studios

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Halo Wars is Pikmin 2 — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Anno 2070 and StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty follow close behind.

#1Pikmin 295 #2Anno 207094 #3StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty93 #4Supreme Commander93 #5Ironclad Tactics92

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Halo Wars

27 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Halo Wars. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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.

95

Pikmin 2

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-FiIsometric

IGDB87· 2OC78· 23

Year 2004Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, while skipping combat tactical

94

Anno 2070

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-FiBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 61%· 13KRAWG👍 71%· 157MC83IGDB75· 1

Year 2011Dev Blue Byte · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~11hOn PC

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus, while skipping combat tactical

#3StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty

93

StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalSci-FiIsometric

IGDB89· 5

Year 2010Dev Blizzard EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, combat tactical and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with setting space, while skipping PvP competition

#4Supreme Commander

93

Supreme Commander

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-FiBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 89%· 3.1KIGDB76· 3

Year 2007Dev Hellbent Games · THQOn PC

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation and setting space, while skipping combat tactical

#5Ironclad Tactics

92

Ironclad Tactics

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalSci-Fi

Steam👍 69%· 625MC69IGDB65· 2

Year 2013Dev ZachtronicsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Android

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, combat tactical and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, turn-based strategy and vibe casual, while skipping PvP competition

Steam PS itch.io

91

Halo Wars 2

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-FiIsometric

IGDB77· 19OC79· 131

Year 2017Dev 343 Industries · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings offline, while skipping combat tactical

#7Offworld Trading Company

91

Offworld Trading Company

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPSci-FiBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 77%· 5.7KRAWG👍 58%· 122MC78IGDB89· 3OC81· 21

Year 2016Dev Mohawk Games · Stardock EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping combat tactical

#8Command & Conquer: Generals

90

Command & Conquer: Generals

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalSci-FiBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 2.0K

Year 2003Dev EA Pacific · Aspyr MediaOn PC · Mac

✓ Nearly identical: real-time strategy, combat tactical and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: co op.

#9Command & Conquer

90

Command & Conquer

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalSci-FiBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 73%· 416

Year 1995Dev Westwood Studios · Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd.On PC · Mac

✓ Nearly identical: real-time strategy, combat tactical and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: co op.

90

Homeworld

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalSci-FiIsometric

IGDB90· 1

Year 1999Dev Relic Entertainment · Sierra EntertainmentOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, combat tactical and setting scifi

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

#11StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm

90

StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalSci-FiIsometric

IGDB89· 9

Year 2013Dev Blizzard EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

✓ Nearly identical: real-time strategy, combat tactical and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: co op.

#12Total Annihilation

89

Total Annihilation

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerSci-FiIsometricNarrative

Steam👍 97%· 3.7K

Year 1997Dev Cavedog Entertainment · GT Interactive SoftwareOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, while skipping combat tactical

89

Pikmin 3

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerSci-FiIsometric

IGDB86· 9

Year 2013Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.4 · Nintendo

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, while skipping combat tactical

#14StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void

89

StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalSci-FiIsometric

IGDB90· 8

Year 2015Dev Blizzard EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, combat tactical and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping co op

#15Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II

88

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 14KIGDB81· 5

Year 2009Dev Relic Entertainment · Feral InteractiveOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, combat tactical and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat magic and melee combat, while skipping PvP competition

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