What games are most similar to Distant Worlds 2?

The most similar games to Distant Worlds 2 include Stellaris, Distant Worlds: Universe, ENDLESS™ Space - Definitive Edition, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

What genre is Distant Worlds 2?

Distant Worlds 2 is a Simulation, Strategy game with popular tags including Strategy, Simulation, 4X, Grand Strategy, Sci-fi.

Best strategy games like Distant Worlds 2?

If you're looking for more strategy games like Distant Worlds 2, try Stellaris, Distant Worlds: Universe, ENDLESS™ Space - Definitive Edition. These share the Strategy tag and similar gameplay elements.

How does Nodal find games like Distant Worlds 2?

Nodal uses a hybrid recommendation system that combines tag similarity analysis with collaborative filtering from player behavior data. We analyze which games are frequently played by the same players and share similar tags to Distant Worlds 2. You can tune the blend between content-based and community-based recommendations.

Games like Distant Worlds 2 but more simulation?

To find games emphasizing simulation, use Nodal's tag filters to prioritize Simulation alongside Strategy. You can also explore the simulation tag page directly.

Games Like Distant Worlds 2

Top Similar Games to Distant Worlds 2

Stellaris (2016) — Shared: Space, Strategy, Grand Strategy. Also features exploration and sandbox. Tags: Space, Strategy, Grand Strategy
Distant Worlds: Universe (2014) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Space. Also features real-time and rts. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Space
ENDLESS™ Space - Definitive Edition (2012) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Space. Also features turn-based strategy and turn-based. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Space
Master of Orion (2016) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Space. Also features turn-based and multiplayer. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Space
Star Ruler (2010) — Shared: Strategy, Space, 4X. Also features indie and rts. Tags: Strategy, Space, 4X
The Last Federation (2014) — Shared: Strategy, Space, Simulation. Also features indie and turn-based. Tags: Strategy, Space, Simulation
Sword of the Stars II: Enhanced Edition (2012) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Space. Also features multiplayer and turn-based strategy. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Space
StarDrive (2013) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Space. Also features indie and rts. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Space
Star Ruler 2 (2015) — Shared: Strategy, Space, 4X. Also features rts and indie. Tags: Strategy, Space, 4X
Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection (2010) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Space. Also features turn-based and multiplayer. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Space
StarDrive 2 (2015) — Shared: Strategy, Space, Sci-fi. Also features indie and management. Tags: Strategy, Space, Sci-fi
AI War: Fleet Command (2009) — Shared: Strategy, Space, Sci-fi. Also features rts and indie. Tags: Strategy, Space, Sci-fi
Galactic Civilizations IV (2023) — Shared: Space, Grand Strategy, Simulation. Also features exploration and sandbox. Tags: Space, Grand Strategy, Simulation
HUMANKIND™ (2021) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Grand Strategy. Also features turn-based strategy and multiplayer. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Grand Strategy
Space Empires V (2006) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Space. Also features turn-based and turn-based strategy. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Space
Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™ (2014) — Shared: Strategy, Sci-fi, Space. Also features turn-based strategy and turn-based. Tags: Strategy, Sci-fi, Space
Pandora: First Contact (2014) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Sci-fi. Also features turn-based strategy and multiplayer. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Sci-fi
Interstellar Space: Genesis (2019) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Sci-fi. Also features indie and turn-based. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Sci-fi
Stars in Shadow (2017) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Space. Also features indie and turn-based strategy. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Space
Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition (2011) — Shared: 4X, Grand Strategy, 3D. Also features turn-based and turn-based strategy. Tags: 4X, Grand Strategy, 3D
Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion (2012) — Shared: Singleplayer, Simulation, Space. Also features management and diplomacy. Tags: Singleplayer, Simulation, Space
Europa Universalis V (2025) — Shared: Grand Strategy, 4X, Strategy. Also features resource management and trading. Tags: Grand Strategy, 4X, Strategy
Knights of Honor II: Sovereign (2022) — Shared: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy. Also features medieval and rts. Tags: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy
Sins of a Solar Empire II (2024) — Shared: Space, Strategy, 4X. Also features rts and multiplayer. Tags: Space, Strategy, 4X
Galactic Civilizations III (2015) — Shared: Sci-fi, 4X, 3D. Also features aliens and turn-based strategy. Tags: Sci-fi, 4X, 3D
ENDLESS™ Legend (2014) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Singleplayer. Also features turn-based and turn-based strategy. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Singleplayer
AI War 2 (2019) — Shared: 4X, Grand Strategy, Sci-fi. Also features multiplayer and co-op. Tags: 4X, Grand Strategy, Sci-fi
Starpoint Gemini Warlords (2017) — Shared: Space, Strategy, Simulation. Also features rpg and open world. Tags: Space, Strategy, Simulation
Shadow Empire (2020) — Shared: Strategy, Simulation, 4X. Also features rpg and wargame. Tags: Strategy, Simulation, 4X
Oriental Empires (2017) — Shared: Strategy, Simulation, 4X. Also features indie and historical. Tags: Strategy, Simulation, 4X
Terra Invicta (2026) — Shared: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy. Also features historical and war. Tags: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy
Dominions 6 - Rise of the Pantokrator (2024) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Grand Strategy. Also features turn-based strategy and asynchronous multiplayer. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Grand Strategy
Age of Wonders 4 (2023) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Grand Strategy. Also features turn-based strategy and character customization. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Grand Strategy
Crusader Kings III (2020) — Shared: Strategy, Grand Strategy, Simulation. Also features medieval and rpg. Tags: Strategy, Grand Strategy, Simulation
Songs of Syx (2020) — Shared: Strategy, Grand Strategy, 4X. Also features early access and city builder. Tags: Strategy, Grand Strategy, 4X
Dust Fleet (2023) — Shared: Strategy, Sci-fi, Space. Also features real time tactics and tactical. Tags: Strategy, Sci-fi, Space
X4: Foundations (2018) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Sci-fi. Also features space sim and sandbox. Tags: Space, Simulation, Sci-fi
Europa Universalis IV (2013) — Shared: Grand Strategy, Strategy, Simulation. Also features historical and alternate history. Tags: Grand Strategy, Strategy, Simulation
Battlestar Galactica Deadlock (2017) — Shared: Strategy, Space, Sci-fi. Also features turn-based and turn-based strategy. Tags: Strategy, Space, Sci-fi
Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword (2007) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Singleplayer. Also features turn-based strategy and turn-based. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Singleplayer
Sengoku (2011) — Shared: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy. Also features historical and rpg. Tags: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy
Dune: Spice Wars (2023) — Shared: Singleplayer, Sci-fi, Strategy. Also features management and rts. Tags: Singleplayer, Sci-fi, Strategy
Stellar Monarch 2 (2022) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Grand Strategy. Also features turn-based strategy and turn-based. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Grand Strategy
Sid Meier's Starships (2015) — Shared: Strategy, Space, Sci-fi. Also features turn-based strategy and tactical. Tags: Strategy, Space, Sci-fi
ENDLESS™ Space 2 (2017) — Shared: Strategy, Space, Sci-fi. Also features turn-based strategy and multiplayer. Tags: Strategy, Space, Sci-fi
ZEPHON (2024) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Procedural Generation. Also features turn-based and tactical. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Procedural Generation
Victoria 3 (2022) — Shared: Grand Strategy, Strategy, Simulation. Also features economy and historical. Tags: Grand Strategy, Strategy, Simulation
Anno 2205™ (2015) — Shared: Strategy, Simulation, Sci-fi. Also features city builder and futuristic. Tags: Strategy, Simulation, Sci-fi
Avorion (2020) — Shared: Space, 3D, Sci-fi. Also features sandbox and exploration. Tags: Space, 3D, Sci-fi
Dominions 5 - Warriors of the Faith (2017) — Shared: Strategy, Grand Strategy, 4X. Also features turn-based strategy and fantasy. Tags: Strategy, Grand Strategy, 4X
Galactic Inheritors (2015) — Shared: Strategy, Space, 4X. Also features indie. Tags: Strategy, Space, 4X
Crusader Kings II (2012) — Shared: Grand Strategy, Strategy, Simulation. Also features medieval and historical. Tags: Grand Strategy, Strategy, Simulation
Millennia (2024) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Grand Strategy. Also features turn-based strategy and alternate history. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Grand Strategy
Dwarf Fortress (2022) — Shared: Simulation, Strategy, Procedural Generation. Also features dwarf and colony sim. Tags: Simulation, Strategy, Procedural Generation
Dominions 4: Thrones of Ascension (2013) — Shared: Strategy, Grand Strategy, Singleplayer. Also features turn-based strategy and indie. Tags: Strategy, Grand Strategy, Singleplayer
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization (2008) — Shared: Strategy, 4X, Singleplayer. Also features turn-based strategy and turn-based. Tags: Strategy, 4X, Singleplayer
Old World (2022) — Shared: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy. Also features historical and turn-based strategy. Tags: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy
Antropico: Colonies (2027) — Shared: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy. Also features futuristic and economy. Tags: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy
Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander (2022) — Shared: Sci-fi, Singleplayer, Space. Also features 2d and building. Tags: Sci-fi, Singleplayer, Space
Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic (2024) — Shared: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy. Also features city builder and base building. Tags: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy