11 Games with a sci-fi setting like Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising that you should try

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We filtered the 49 games similar to Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising down to the 11 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. They Are Billions, Mega Man Battle Network and Arknights top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising. 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.

#1They Are BillionsClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

SoloTacticalDarkSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 85%· 51KIGDB76· 7OC75· 44

Year 2019Dev Numantian GamesOn PS4 · Switch · PC

✓ Fits the classic CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, real-time strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, survival mechanics and tower defense planning, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Where it drifts furthest from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising: game mode and setting.

Released 9 years after Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising.

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#2Mega Man Battle Network

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

SoloTacticalSci-FiIsometricCyberpunk

Year 2001Dev Capcom

✓ Both are classic CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, real-time strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, setting cyberpunk and visual 2d, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising: game mode.

It predates Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Arknights

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

SoloTacticalSci-FiIsometricFantasy

Year 2019Dev Studio Montagne · Yostar GamesOn Android · iOS

✓ Both are classic CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, real-time strategy and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising: game mode.

Released 9 years after Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising.

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#4Wasteland 3

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Co-opSoloMultiplayerTacticalDarkSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 85%· 22KIGDB87· 9OC86· 114

Year 2020Dev inXile EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising, expect deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics, while skipping real-time strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising: setting.

Released 10 years after Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising.

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#5XCOM® 2Closest on game mode

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloCo-opMultiplayerTacticalSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 85%· 108KRAWG👍 83%· 1.3KMC88IGDB85· 29OC87· 126

Year 2016Dev Feral Interactive · 2K GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising, it's known for deep RPG systems, combat tactical and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, roguelike runs and deep simulation, while skipping real-time strategy

The game continues the previous game line: XCOM Enemy Unknown. In XCOM 2 we see the Earth under the rule of aliens. The order established by them is based on total control but is proclaimed as the realm of prosperity and security. However, on the periphery of large cities, there are those who consider it a dictatorship and are struggling to restore independence to people.

Where it drifts furthest from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising: setting.

Same studio: Feral Interactive.

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#6Fantasy Grounds Classic

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

Co-opMultiplayerTacticalDarkSci-Fi

Steam👍 79%· 1.2K

Year 2014Dev SmiteWorks USAPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising, it's known for deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, card game strategy and sandbox freedom, while skipping real-time strategy

Featured DLCComplete a Bundle and SaveEven if you've already bought some of the D&D items, you can Complete the Bundle and save 25% on all the remaining items without having to re-buy anything you already own on Steam.

Where it drifts furthest from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising.

Released 4 years after Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising.

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#7XCOM: Enemy UnknownClosest on setting

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 58KIGDB89· 12

Year 2012Dev Firaxis Games · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Like Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising, it's known for deep RPG systems, combat tactical and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, deep simulation and roguelike runs, while skipping real-time strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising: tone.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

SoloSci-FiIsometricOpen WorldFantasy

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Year 1995Dev Bird Studio · Square

✓ Fits the classic CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, fantasy world and exploration and discovery, while skipping real-time strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising: game mode.

It predates Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9EarthBound Beginnings

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

SoloSci-FiIsometricFantasyFirst Person

Year 2015Dev Ape · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Both are classic CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, fantasy world and visual first person, while skipping real-time strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising: game mode.

Released 5 years after Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising.

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#10Gorky 17Closest on tone

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalDarkSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 81%· 2.2KRAWG👍 61%· 188IGDB80· 1

Year 1999Dev Hyperion Entertainment · Topware Interactive ACEPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy, while skipping real-time strategy

Gorky 17 is a role-playing game set in a fictional polish town of Gorky 17. The town was attacked by mutants and destroyed. Several years after these events a NATO group disappeared near Gorky 17. You take control of the second team sent to find missing allies.

Where it drifts furthest from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising: game mode.

It predates Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalSci-FiIsometricProcedural

Steam👍 94%· 22KIGDB90· 10OC88· 73

Year 2018Dev Subset GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Shared with Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising: deep RPG systems, combat tactical and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, puzzle design and deep simulation, while skipping real-time strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising: game mode.

Released 8 years after Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising.

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Steam GOG Epic

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