Rank 01Why this
Shares ship design customization with StarDrive 2.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 8)
- 2014
Games like StarDrive 2
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Players who liked StarDrive 2 also play
The closest matches to StarDrive 2: Distant Worlds: Universe, Master of Orion, Galactic Civilizations III, ENDLESS™ Space 2, and Stars in Shadow. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also 4X and Turn-Based, like StarDrive 2.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 8)
- Deck Playable
- 2016
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- Deck Playable
- 2015
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Star Ruler 2
Why this: Also 4X and Space, like StarDrive 2.
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- Released: 2015
- Developer: Zero Sum Games
- Price: $29.99checked Nov 8
- 55% of 1,412 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie
- Metacritic 70
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Tactical positioning matters in combat
- Writing quality is exceptional for npcs and missions
- Challenging
- Punishing
- Planet building and management
- Real time combat
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Why this: Also Turn-Based and Space, like StarDrive 2.
Void Destroyer 2
Why this: Also 4X and Space, like StarDrive 2.
Panzer Corps 2
Why this: Same challenging mood as StarDrive 2.
About StarDrive 2
The closest matches to StarDrive 2: Distant Worlds: Universe, Master of Orion, Galactic Civilizations III, ENDLESS™ Space 2, and Stars in Shadow. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If StarDrive 2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Distant Worlds: Universe, Master of Orion and Galactic Civilizations III — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging and punishing, and single out its planet building and management and real time combat. 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.
StarDrive 2 is a strategy and indie game released in 2015, developed by Zero Sum Games and published by Iceberg Interactive. It combines turn-based strategic planning with real-time ship combat in a space setting, featuring planet management and colonization alongside research progression and detailed ship customization. Players design and outfit their vessels before engaging in battles where tactical positioning matters in combat, according to reviewers. The game offers a solo-only experience lasting approximately medium length with challenging and punishing difficulty, as described by players. StarDrive 2 costs $29.99 USD and holds a 55% positive rating from 1,412 Steam reviews, with a Metacritic score of 70.
About StarDrive 2: StarDrive 2 is an exciting and evolutionary step forward for the StarDrive franchise. In this eagerly anticipated sequel, the core mechanics have evolved to incorporate a turn-based strategic layer, featuring spectacular realtime battles.
Is StarDrive 2 worth buying?
Players are split
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 55% of 1,412 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $29.99 (checked Nov 9).
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Writing quality is exceptional for npcs and missions
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“This game WAS great, but the dev kept removing buggy features instead of fixing them, and has abandoned it for over 5 years at this point. I don't think the game can even reliably tell if you've bought the dlc or not. Do NOT give this dev…”
“I remember having a great time with this game, as glitchy as it was. Although absolutely not worth its current price tag. However, this no longer runs on modern PCs (even in compatibility mode), so even on discount, this is a no-go. In…”
People who play it also play: Distant Worlds: Universe, Master of Orion, Galactic Civilizations III
Frequently asked about StarDrive 2
Can I run it?
How much does StarDrive 2 cost?
StarDrive 2 is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to StarDrive 2?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside StarDrive 2 are Distant Worlds: Universe, Master of Orion, Galactic Civilizations III.
Who developed StarDrive 2?
StarDrive 2 was developed by Zero Sum Games and published by Iceberg Interactive.