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We filtered the 48 games similar to Master of Orion 2 down to the 11 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Ticket to Ride: Classic Edition, Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 and Magic 2014 — Duels of the Planeswalkers top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Master of Orion 2.

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The best games like Master of Orion 2 on PlayStation

11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Master of Orion 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.

#1Ticket to Ride: Classic EditionClosest overall match

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SoloMultiplayerIsometricOfflinePvP

Steam👍 86%· 5.5KRAWG👍 67%· 117MC91IGDB63· 3

Year 2009Dev Plug In Digital · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn 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, adventure storytelling and vibe casual, while skipping setting scifi

Ticket to Ride is a turn-based strategy game, an adaptation of a board game of the same name. ### Gameplay The gameplay copies the board game entirely. The game takes place on a map of the United States and south Canada filled with multicolored railroads.

Where it drifts furthest from Master of Orion 2: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Master of Orion 2.

Released 13 years after Master of Orion 2.

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#2Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013Closest on visuals

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SoloMultiplayerIsometricCo-opTactical

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

Special EditionThe Magic: The Gathering –Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 Special Edition includes: Magic: The Gathering – Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 Full Game Magic 2013 Official Soundtrack Wallpapers: 5 wallpapers; in multiple sizes. 2nd Path of the Planeswalkers Graphic novel .

Where it drifts furthest from Master of Orion 2: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Master of Orion 2.

Released 16 years after Master of Orion 2.

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#3Magic 2014 — Duels of the Planeswalkers

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerIsometricCo-opTactical

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

Special EditionThe Special Edition includes the following: Magic: The Gathering 2014 - Duels of the Planeswalkers Base Game Soundtrack: Planar themes and the licensed I Fight Dragons song as MP3s Wallpapers: 5 desktop wallpapers; in multiple sizes eBook: “Return To Ravnica” novella in PDF format…

Where it drifts furthest from Master of Orion 2: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Master of Orion 2.

Released 17 years after Master of Orion 2.

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#4UNO

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MultiplayerSoloIsometricCo-opOnline

Steam👍 70%· 54KRAWG👍 74%· 265MC66IGDB53· 2OC64· 24

Year 2016Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, vibe casual and co op, while skipping setting scifi

UNO is a video game adaptation of a famous card game developed in the 20th century. The aim is to be the first one to win 500 points. There is also a variation of the game called Uno Rush, announced two years later than the original. ###Gameplay The rules and card design do not differ from the original. Four players are sitting across the table.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Master of Orion 2.

Released 20 years after Master of Orion 2.

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#5Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012

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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

All-new and redesigned, Magic: The Gathering — Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012 takes last year’s massive hit game to even greater heights with better graphics, more options, and new challenges!

Where it drifts furthest from Master of Orion 2: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Master of Orion 2.

Released 15 years after Master of Orion 2.

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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 setting space

1999. Governments of the Earth have increasingly begun to receive reports of frequent UFO attacks on people and their abductions. To combat this scourge, they decide to create a service X-COM (Extraterrestrial Combat Unit ), which is designed to protect humanity from aliens. You play as the head of this service. The game is played in two modes: strategic and tactical.

Where it drifts furthest from Master of Orion 2: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Master of Orion 2.

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Master of Orion 2: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Master of Orion 2.

Released 3 years after Master of Orion 2.

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#8The Jackbox Party Pack 3

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerSoloOfflineCo-opCasual

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 single-player focus

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

Released 20 years after Master of Orion 2.

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#9Balatro

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloIsometricCasualHardcoreNarrative

Steam👍 98%· 191KRAWG👍 86%· 263IGDB91· 5OC92· 64

Year 2024Dev LocalThunk · PlayStackPlaytime ~14hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, single-player focus and visual isometric

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

Balatro is a poker-inspired roguelike deck builder all about creating powerful synergies and winning big. Combine valid poker hands with unique Joker cards in order to create varied synergies and builds.

Released 28 years after Master of Orion 2.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloIsometricCasualNarrativeHorror

Steam👍 93%· 4.0KIGDB86· 5OC83· 19

Year 2015Dev Square Enix Montréal · Square EnixOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, single-player focus and visual isometric

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, adventure storytelling and card game strategy, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Master of Orion 2: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Master of Orion 2.

Released 19 years after Master of Orion 2.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualNarrativeFirst Person

Steam👍 88%· 7.4KRAWG👍 68%· 220MC75IGDB65· 3

Year 2013Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

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

Playing poker is good in itself and as an occasion for live communication, a disclosure of communicative talents, a great way to spend time with friends. Especially if these friends know how to play and have fun playing. This poker simulator allows you to spend time in a beautiful company.

Where it drifts furthest from Master of Orion 2: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Master of Orion 2.

Released 17 years after Master of Orion 2.

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