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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 42 games similar to Xenonauts 2 down to the 9 that fit the “Mobile” category. Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville, Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI and Turmoil top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Xenonauts 2.

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The best games like Xenonauts 2 on Mobile

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Xenonauts 2. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1Rebuild 3: Gangs of DeadsvilleClosest overall match

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloSandbox WorldManagementDarkNarrative

Steam👍 86%· 2.0KRAWG👍 48%· 25MC75

Year 2015Dev Northway GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Like Xenonauts 2, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping combat tactical

It's been a few years since the zombpocalypse turned the world's cities into graveyards and sent the few survivors into hiding. Now you must gather them up and restore civilization to a ruined city, one building at a time.

Where it drifts furthest from Xenonauts 2: setting and visuals.

It predates Xenonauts 2 by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Sid Meier’s Civilization® VIClosest on combat

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalHistoricalManagementIsometric

Steam👍 86%· 374KRAWG👍 88%· 1.4KMC88IGDB87· 20OC89· 95

Year 2016Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Xenonauts 2, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, multiplayer gameplay and base building, while skipping deep RPG systems

The sixth installment in Sid Meier’s Civilization series.

It predates Xenonauts 2 by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3TurmoilClosest on progression

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalHistoricalManagementMultiplayer

Steam👍 93%· 16KOC72· 11

Year 2016Dev Gamious · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Like Xenonauts 2, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Xenonauts 2: visuals and game mode.

It predates Xenonauts 2 by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloHistoricalIsometricMultiplayerFantasy

Steam👍 87%· 1.5KRAWG👍 69%· 163MC83IGDB77· 3

Year 2008Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Xenonauts 2, expect turn-based strategy, deep simulation and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep RPG systems

Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is a remake of the famous turn-based strategy game Sid Meier's Colonization which was released in 1994. The game was totally remade with the Civilization IV engine.

Where it drifts furthest from Xenonauts 2: progression.

It predates Xenonauts 2 by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Shelter

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloStealthNarrativeCozyCasual

Steam👍 85%· 3.7KRAWG👍 62%· 128MC69IGDB75· 2

Year 2013Dev Might and Delight · 4EversGamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Xenonauts 2: deep simulation, turn-based strategy and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs, while skipping deep RPG systems

Shelter is a game where the main character is a badger who takes his cubs from one place to another. ###Gameplay On the way the cubs need to be fed - five cubs regularly want to eat. Food for them can be obtained by hunting or finding - if it's fruits and vegetables.

Where it drifts furthest from Xenonauts 2: combat and world.

It predates Xenonauts 2 by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloTacticalSci-FiIsometricDark

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Year 2012Dev Ndemic CreationsOn PC · Android · iOS

✓ Like Xenonauts 2, it's known for deep simulation, combat tactical and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Xenonauts 2: setting.

It predates Xenonauts 2 by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7iBomber Defense PacificClosest on setting

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloTacticalHistoricalMeleeCasual

Steam👍 83%· 593RAWG👍 19%· 42

Year 2012Dev Cobra MobilePlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Xenonauts 2: turn-based strategy, combat tactical and historical setting

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, real-time strategy and vibe casual, while skipping deep simulation

iBomber Defense Pacific is the sequel to the original iBomber Defense. It is the second part in this tower defense series designed for mobile devices. ###Premise The game is set during the World War II. Unlike the original game, the sequel shifts its attention to the Pacific Theatre.

Where it drifts furthest from Xenonauts 2: visuals.

It predates Xenonauts 2 by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8Prime World: Defenders

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloTacticalCasualFantasy

Steam👍 76%· 1.1KRAWG👍 54%· 50MC58

Year 2013Dev Nival Interactive · NivalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Like Xenonauts 2, it's known for deep RPG systems, combat tactical and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings tower defense planning, adventure storytelling and card game strategy, while skipping deep simulation

Just UpdatedNival officially announces that long awaited sequel of Prime World: Defenders is now available on iOS and Android! Prime World: Defenders 2 - new TD strategy game in the legendary Prime World series with unique combination of the tower defense and collectible card game!

Where it drifts furthest from Xenonauts 2: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Xenonauts 2.

It predates Xenonauts 2 by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloTacticalIsometricCasual

Steam👍 66%· 344RAWG👍 56%· 41

Year 2008Dev SUBATOMIC STUDIOS · Subatomic StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Shared with Xenonauts 2: combat tactical, single-player focus and visual isometric

≠ Where it differs: brings tower defense planning and vibe casual, while skipping deep simulation

Fieldrunners is now available on Steam! Download it now to play the hit tower defense game critics and fans have been raving about. Descend into the world of Fieldrunners, the most anticipated and visually stunning game in tower defense history!

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Xenonauts 2.

It predates Xenonauts 2 by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

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