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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 7 that fit the “RPG” category. Crusader Kings III, Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville and Crusader Kings II top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Xenonauts 2.

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The best rPG games like Xenonauts 2

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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.

#1Crusader Kings IIIClosest overall match

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalSandbox WorldHistoricalManagementSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 90%· 140KRAWG👍 89%· 465MC86IGDB91· 3OC90· 94

Year 2020Dev Paradox Developement Studios · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Xenonauts 2, expect deep simulation, deep RPG systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping setting scifi

A grand strategy game about dynasties rather than borders: characters have traits, stress, secrets and lifespans, and most of the story comes from managing relatives who want what you have. Far more approachable than CK2. Warfare is the shallow part, and once you understand the systems the difficulty largely disappears past the first century.

Where it drifts furthest from Xenonauts 2: setting.

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#2Rebuild 3: Gangs of DeadsvilleClosest on game mode

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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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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloSandbox WorldHistoricalIsometricMultiplayer

Steam👍 91%· 74KRAWG👍 64%· 755MC82IGDB84· 2

Year 2012Dev Paradox Development Studio · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Xenonauts 2, expect turn-based strategy, deep simulation and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, setting medieval and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping combat tactical

Crusader Kings II is a global RTS which takes place in the Middle Ages of Europe. The players will govern a house of nobility of that time, and ensure that its heritage will last for centuries.

Where it drifts furthest from Xenonauts 2: setting.

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

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloSandbox WorldManagementIsometricStealth

Steam👍 95%· 31KIGDB84OC90· 13

Dev Bay 12 GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Xenonauts 2, expect deep simulation, sandbox freedom and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, roguelike runs and open world exploration, while skipping combat tactical

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

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalHistoricalManagementMagic

Steam👍 72%· 1.9KRAWG👍 36%· 131MC73IGDB70· 3OC74· 32

Year 2015Dev Double Fine ProductionsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Xenonauts 2, expect deep simulation, turn-based strategy and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, roguelike runs and combat magic, while skipping sandbox freedom

Massive Chalice is a fantasy turn-based tactical game in the vein of XCOM. ###Plot The player assumes the role of an immortal leader in a fantasy kingdom. A dark power called Cadence repeatedly attacks the kingdom, corrupting everything it touches.

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 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Travellin Cats in ChinaClosest on setting

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalHistoricalManagementNarrative

Steam👍 92%· 1.0K

Dev KremlingamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, open world exploration and visual 2d, while skipping sandbox freedom

Year 1976, the stormy Cultural revolution has died down, hard times of hongweibing and public critics are coming to an end. Old and sick Mao Zedong will soon leave China to his comrades from CPC.

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

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#7Prime 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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