Choose Galactic Civilizations IV
Choose Galactic Civilizations IV if you want the Online Co-op and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,581 Steam reviews back the pick.
Galactic Civilizations IV vs ENDLESS™ Legend 2
Galactic Civilizations IV and ENDLESS™ Legend 2 both land in Strategy, Simulation on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam. Galactic Civilizations IV (2023) is 2 years older than ENDLESS™ Legend 2 (2025). ENDLESS™ Legend 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (82.6% positive) than Galactic Civilizations IV (73.6% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose ENDLESS™ Legend 2
Choose ENDLESS™ Legend 2 if you want a RPG and Early Access game with Subtitle Options, Color Alternatives, and Mouse Only Option. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 82.6% positive across 1,192 reviews.
Both Galactic Civilizations IV and ENDLESS™ Legend 2 sit in Strategy and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Galactic Civilizations IV |  ENDLESS™ Legend 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Strategy, Simulation, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 49.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.6% positive (1,581 reviews) | 82.6% positive (1,192 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Stardock Entertainment | AMPLITUDE Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Galactic Civilizations IV (2023) is 2 years older than ENDLESS™ Legend 2 (2025).
- ENDLESS™ Legend 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (82.6% positive) than Galactic Civilizations IV (73.6% positive).
- Galactic Civilizations IV is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than ENDLESS™ Legend 2 (39.99 USD vs. 49.99 USD).
- Galactic Civilizations IV has co-op; ENDLESS™ Legend 2 does not.
- Steam Deck: Galactic Civilizations IV is Deck Unsupported, ENDLESS™ Legend 2 is Deck Playable.
Galactic Civilizations IV vs ENDLESS™ Legend 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, Galactic Civilizations IV or ENDLESS™ Legend 2?
- On Steam reviews ENDLESS™ Legend 2 scores higher (82.6% positive) than Galactic Civilizations IV (73.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, ENDLESS™ Legend 2 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Galactic Civilizations IV or ENDLESS™ Legend 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Galactic Civilizations IV (2023) came out before ENDLESS™ Legend 2 (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Galactic Civilizations IV and ENDLESS™ Legend 2 similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Simulation on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.