11 Games with a sci-fi setting like XCOM® 2 that you should try

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We filtered the 43 games similar to XCOM® 2 down to the 11 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Spice&Wolf VR2, Tactical Breach Wizards and Xenogears top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to XCOM® 2.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like XCOM® 2

11 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to XCOM® 2. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

#1Spice&Wolf VR2

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalSci-Fi

Steam👍 65%· 1.4KRAWG👍 26%· 28MC59

Year 2014Dev HeroCraftPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

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#2Tactical Breach Wizards

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalHistoricalSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 98%· 12KIGDB84· 3OC87· 21

Dev Suspicious DevelopmentsPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalSci-FiPost-ApocalypticIsometric

IGDB90· 1

Year 1998Dev Square Product Development Division 3 · Square Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping roguelike runs

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#4XCOM: Enemy Unknown

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalProceduralSci-FiSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 58KIGDB89· 12

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

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty and base building, while skipping melee combat

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloCo-opTacticalProceduralSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 80%· 1.1KRAWG👍 36%· 131MC84IGDB82· 3

Year 2005Dev Introversion SoftwarePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and procedural generation

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs

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#6Sword of the Stars: The Pit

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalMeleeProceduralSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 84%· 1.6KRAWG👍 52%· 56MC68IGDB70· 1

Year 2013Dev Kerberos ProductionsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalProceduralSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 94%· 22KIGDB90· 10OC88· 73

Year 2018Dev Subset GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design and visual pixel, while skipping melee combat

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalSci-FiIsometricDark

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

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

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping roguelike runs

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalProceduralSci-FiSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 12KRAWG👍 83%· 46IGDB94· 1OC90· 11

Year 2015Dev Freehold Games · Kitfox GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping melee combat

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#10Torment: Tides of Numenera

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalSci-FiIsometricNarrative

Steam👍 70%· 4.4KIGDB82· 22OC80· 110

Year 2017Dev inXile Entertainment · TechlandOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping roguelike runs

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalProceduralSci-FiNarrative

Steam👍 74%· 2.9KRAWG👍 44%· 62

Year 2018Dev Snowhound Games · 1C CompanyPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

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