10 Games with a sci-fi setting like Master of Orion that you should try

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We filtered the 49 games similar to Master of Orion down to the 10 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Master of Orion 2, Endless Space and Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Master of Orion.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Master of Orion

10 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Master of Orion. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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.

#1Master of Orion 2

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerSoloSci-FiSpaceIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 1.7KRAWG👍 75%· 65

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

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

≠ Missing: exploration and discovery.

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerSci-FiSpaceExploration

Steam👍 81%· 9.6KIGDB75· 3

Year 2012Dev Amplitude StudiosOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings procedural generation, co op and loot and gear systems, while skipping visual isometric

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#3Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising

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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 setting space

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerSci-FiIsometricCo-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 co op, while skipping setting space

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#5A Valley Without Wind 2

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerSci-FiExplorationIsometric

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, while skipping setting space

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#6XCOM: 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 setting space

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#7Sentinels of the Multiverse

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerSci-FiOfflineCo-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 co op, while skipping setting space

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#8Ascension: Deckbuilding Game

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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 setting space

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloSci-FiIsometricPixel ArtTactical

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

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#10Infinity Wars: Animated Trading Card Game

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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 setting space

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