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Also Real-Time with Pause and 4X, like Distant Worlds 2.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- 2014
Games like Distant Worlds 2
- 27 games
- Updated Nov 3, 2026
Players who liked Distant Worlds 2 also play
The closest matches to Distant Worlds 2: Distant Worlds: Universe, Terra Invicta, Stellaris, Polaris Sector, and Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion
Why this: Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Distant Worlds 2.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Distant Worlds 2
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Also Real-Time with Pause and 4X, like Distant Worlds 2.
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- Released: 2022
- Developer: CodeForce
- Price: $49.99checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 71% of 2,068 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Simulation
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Automation exists but often fails or needs manual overrides
- Empire logistics require constant attention
- Living breathing galaxy with emergent stories
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Epic
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Sins of a Solar Empire II
Why this: Also 4X and RTS, like Distant Worlds 2.
StarDrive 2
Why this: Also 4X and Space, like Distant Worlds 2.
X4: Foundations
Why this: Also Grand Strategy and Economy, like Distant Worlds 2.
Tiny Civilization
Why this: Same contemplative mood as Distant Worlds 2.
Galactic Civilizations IV
Why this: Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Distant Worlds 2.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Distant Worlds 2 at current Steam store prices.
The Last Federation
Why this: Also Real-Time with Pause and 4X, like Distant Worlds 2.
Age of Wonders: Planetfall
Why this: Also 4X and Economy, like Distant Worlds 2.
Victoria II
Why this: Also Real-Time with Pause and Grand Strategy, like Distant Worlds 2.
Medieval II: Total War™ Kingdoms
Why this: Also Grand Strategy and RTS, like Distant Worlds 2.
The Pegasus Expedition
Why this: Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Distant Worlds 2.
Star Ruler 2
Why this: Also 4X and RTS, like Distant Worlds 2.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Distant Worlds 2, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Crusader Kings II
Why this: Also Real-Time with Pause and Grand Strategy, like Distant Worlds 2.
Galcon 2: Galactic Conquest
Why this: Also RTS and Space, like Distant Worlds 2.
About Distant Worlds 2
The closest matches to Distant Worlds 2: Distant Worlds: Universe, Terra Invicta, Stellaris, Polaris Sector, and Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Distant Worlds 2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Distant Worlds: Universe, Terra Invicta and Stellaris — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and epic, and single out its automation vs manual control and late game crisis system. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Distant Worlds 2 is a challenging 4X space strategy game released in 2022 by CodeForce. The game emphasizes macro-management and detailed logistics, featuring automation systems for ships and empire management alongside a private economy simulation. Players describe the experience as atmospheric, contemplative, epic, and immersive, noting that the galaxy feels alive with emergent stories developing organically. The mechanics include resource chain interruption, late-game crisis systems, and constant attention to empire logistics where supply lines can strategically cripple rival empires. While automation exists, players find they must often override or manually intervene in automated systems. The game spans a massive length and currently holds a 71% positive rating from over 2000 Steam reviews, priced at $49.99 and playable on Steam Deck.
About Distant Worlds 2: Distant Worlds 2 is a vast, pausable real-time 4X space strategy game.
Is Distant Worlds 2 worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 71% of 2,068 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $49.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 48 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 42 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Automation exists but often fails or needs manual overrides
- Empire logistics require constant attention
- Living breathing galaxy with emergent stories
- Macro management feels tangible and immersive
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“There's something here, there really is, but whatever that thing is, the devs don't know what it is, and they don't know how to make that thing feel good to play. Is this a 4X? Grand Strategy? Simulator? An Idler-Civilization Builder?…”
“Glitch, bug, bad UX ? Sometimes, nobody knows ! Edit : Years later, game still freezes, crashes. Still in beta then.”
People who play it also play: Distant Worlds: Universe, Terra Invicta, Stellaris
Frequently asked about Distant Worlds 2
Can I run it?
Does Distant Worlds 2 run on Steam Deck?
Distant Worlds 2 is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Distant Worlds 2 cost?
Distant Worlds 2 is listed on Steam at 49.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Distant Worlds 2?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Distant Worlds 2 are Distant Worlds: Universe, Terra Invicta, Stellaris.
Who developed Distant Worlds 2?
Distant Worlds 2 was developed by CodeForce and published by Slitherine Ltd..