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Games Like Battle for Orion 2

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Strategy, Sci-fi, Space, RTS.

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Earth has been destroyed. Mankind is fractured. The galaxy is at war. But one hope remains: a new home for mankind. Probes detected a habitable planet in the Orion sector. You must fight your way to it, but nothing is as it seems. A more devious plan is underway that threatens the entire galaxy.

Reviews: Very Positive — 80% — of 75 reviews
Released: 2017-03-23
Developer: Infinite Loop Games
Genres: Indie, Strategy
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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    97% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,241 reviews2012
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    96% matchMixed59% of 68 reviews2010
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    95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,693 reviews2016
    Dev: SimTexPub: Wargaming Labs
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Why similar: Strategy 100%

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    94% matchVery Positive82% of 719 reviews2015
    Dev: Blind Mind Studios
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%

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    Why similar: Strategy 81.5%, Indie 18.5%

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    94% matchMostly Positive77% of 809 reviews2011
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    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 30.9 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    In Sins of a Solar Empire: Trinity, you are the leader of a civilization embroiled in a galactic war, fighting for the survival of your entire race against relentless foes.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

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    93% matchMixed65% of 531 reviews2014
    Dev: Altar GamesPub: Bohemia Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 28%

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    Why similar: Strategy 86.6%, Indie 13.4%

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    92% matchVery Positive93% of 154 reviews2017
    Dev: Digital RealityPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows

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    Why similar: Strategy 100%

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    91% matchMixed65% of 231 reviews2023
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    Windows

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    91% matchMixed70% of 204 reviews2016
    Dev: Good Games
    Windows

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    Why similar: Strategy 82.8%, Indie 17.2%

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    90% matchVery Positive90% of 52 reviews2017
    Dev: Steven Eric Boyette
    Windows

    In this "starship command simulator" you will fight your way to the center of a randomly generated galaxy where a massive star is about to go supernova and destroy all life. Can you find a way to stop it?

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    85% matchVery Positive84% of 8,167 reviews2024
    Dev: Ironclad Games CorporationPub: Stardock Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 28.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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    89% matchVery Positive89% of 317 reviews2015
    Dev: Massive EntertainmentPub: Rebellion
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 40%

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    89% matchMostly Positive72% of 471 reviews2016
    Dev: SoftWarWarePub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows

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    Why similar: Strategy 100%

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    84% matchMixed60% of 85 reviews2024
    Dev: BrettspielWelt GmbHPub: Brettspielwelt GmbH
    Windows · Mac

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    88% matchMixed67% of 212 reviews2016
    Dev: Autarca
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%

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    87% matchMostly Positive78% of 105 reviews2014
    Dev: Strategy First
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 37.5 hrs≥1hr: 41%

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    Why similar: Strategy 100%

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    86% matchVery Positive86% of 1,053 reviews2007
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    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%

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    79% matchMostly Positive76% of 377 reviews2026
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    Windows

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    86% matchMixed51% of 109 reviews2012
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    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 31%

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    84% matchMixed44% of 86 reviews2015
    Dev: Crispon GamesPub: Plug In Digital
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%

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    Windows · Mac
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    73% matchVery Positive81% of 9,023 reviews2026
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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    80% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,057 reviews2016
    Dev: Bugbyte Ltd.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 56%

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    78% matchVery Positive81% of 86 reviews2021
    Dev: SpacialCircumstances
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    75% matchVery Positive83% of 1,726 reviews2023
    Dev: Hesketh Studios Ltd
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%

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    Why similar: Strategy 100%

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    79% matchVery Positive90% of 436 reviews2016
    Dev: SimTexPub: Wargaming Labs
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    77% matchVery Positive84% of 818 reviews2019
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    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%

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    81% matchMixed45% of 1,482 reviews2013
    Dev: Zero Sum Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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    76% matchVery Positive91% of 2,274 reviews2019
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    Windows · Linux
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    Windows
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    70% matchMixed70% of 102 reviews2024
    Dev: Rhombus Studios
    Windows

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    Windows · Linux
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    76% matchMixed63% of 136 reviews2015
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    67% matchVery Positive91% of 338 reviews2025
    Dev: Skyglow Softworks
    Windows

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    71% matchVery Positive86% of 120 reviews2021
    Dev: Borington
    Windows

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  40. #40 Ancient Space
    75% matchMixed44% of 365 reviews2014
    Dev: CreativeForge GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
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    73% matchVery Positive82% of 1,594 reviews2009
    Dev: Arcen Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%

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    74% matchMixed57% of 102 reviews2015
    Dev: Bit Planet Games, LLC
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 23%

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    64% matchMostly Positive70% of 851 reviews2024
    Dev: Knuckle Cracker
    Windows
    Median: 13.3 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%

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    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  44. #44 The Red Solstice
    71% matchMostly Positive71% of 2,551 reviews2015
    Dev: Ironward
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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    Why similar: Strategy 100%

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    62% matchMostly Positive76% of 4,293 reviews2025
    Dev: Keen Software House
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%

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    70% matchVery Positive85% of 919 reviews2017
    Dev: Team Jolly RogerPub: Black Smoke Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    72% matchMixed41% of 537 reviews2016
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    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%

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    63% matchMostly Positive76% of 117 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    71% matchMixed55% of 263 reviews2016
    Dev: StormCube Games
    Windows · Mac

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    62% matchVery Positive90% of 71 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    59% matchVery Positive89% of 308 reviews2026
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    Windows

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    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  52. #52 Star Ruler
    70% matchVery Positive83% of 340 reviews2010
    Dev: Blind Mind Studios
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 41%

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    68% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,731 reviews2017
    Dev: Mothership Entertainment LLCPub: Team17 Digital Ltd
    Windows
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    58% matchVery Positive98% of 206 reviews2025
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    63% matchMostly Positive76% of 209 reviews2023
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    57% matchVery Positive88% of 10,866 reviews2025
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    59% matchVery Positive88% of 73 reviews2025
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