Games like Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos
If Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos is your kind of game, the closest matches are Elite Dangerous, Rebel Galaxy and House of the Dying Sun — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its challenging, epic and immersive. 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.
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Elite Dangerous
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos.
Top pick for Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Simulation with Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos.
Take control of your own starship and blaze your trail in an ever-changing galaxy. Master the arts of combat, mining and trade or venture out into the unknown across a 1:1 scale universe.
Rebel Galaxy
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos.
Second-strongest match for Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Simulation with Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos.
Rebel Galaxy is a swashbuckling space adventure, with action-packed combat, exploration, discovery, trade, and “negotiation” with the outlandish denizens at the edge of the known universe.
House of the Dying Sun
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Simulation with Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos.
House of the Dying Sun is a tactical space shooter that puts you in the cockpit of the universe's most terrifying starfighter. Hunt the enemies of the Empire and bring ruin to their people.
Objects in Space
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos.
Ranked #4 for Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos.
Objects in Space is a retro space game centred on 2D point-and-click stealth action in a massive open world. Players have their own customisable ships and can meet people, become a trader, bounty hunter, explorer, scavenger or all of them at once.
X3: Terran Conflict
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos.
Ranked #5 for Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Simulation with Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos.
It is the year 2938. The long wished-for encounter of the X Universe and the Earth holds both joy and sorrow for the people. Despite flourishing trade, the clash of the diverse races, cultures and life forms creates new tensions, mistrust and open conflict that need to be overcome!
Rebel Galaxy Outlaw
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos.
Ranked #6 for Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Simulation with Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos.
Out of cash, out of luck, out on the fringe. Juno Markev has a killer to tail, a debt to pay, and more trouble headed her way. Rebel Galaxy Outlaw takes place in a greasy, blue-collar world of outlaws, truckers, cops and thieves.
Starpoint Gemini 2
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos.
Ranked #7 for Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Simulation with Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos.
Captain your own space ship and roam the galaxy in 3D in this tactical space simulator with tons of RPG depth ! Space has never looked so inviting - but images can betray...It has been two years since the end of the second Gemini war, the situation in the wartorn system is further from resolution than ever.
Evochron Mercenary
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos.
Ranked #8 for Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Simulation with Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos.
The life of an independent mercenary is rarely without excitement. Your spacecraft awaits and your adventure begins in the Sapphire star system.
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Freespace 2
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Shares an epic mood with Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos.
Reviewers of Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos.
FreeSpace 2, the follow up to the classic Descent: FreeSpace – The Great War is ready to engage you in the second round. Follow the Grand Terran Vasudan Alliance further into the mysteries of the Shivans. Get your flight stick and hit the flight deck. The last time was just a warm up.
STAR WARS™: TIE Fighter Special Edition
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos.
Reviewers of Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos.
The Imperial Navy is called upon to eradicate the last of the rebellion and restore law and order. As an Imperial navy starfighter pilot, you will safeguard imperiled lives thoughout the galaxy. Join the Emperor's cause in eliminating the Rebel uprising as the Empire strikes back!
Fighter X Fighter
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Reviewers of Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos.
Punch and kick! Live in fighting! Choose skills and strengthen talents to conquer various levels and enemies.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
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Priced ~83% under Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos on Steam right now. Shares Action with Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos.
Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?
Buckshot Roulette
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos on Steam right now. Shares Action and Simulation with Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos.
Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!
The Test
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Priced ~67% under Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos.
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
Blood and Bacon
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Priced ~83% under Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos on Steam right now. Shares Action with Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos.
This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.
Crypt of the NecroDancer
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos on Steam right now. Shares Action with Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos.
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
Super Hexagon
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Priced ~50% under Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos on Steam right now. Shares Action with Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos.
Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.
Placid Plastic Duck Simulator
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos.
The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.
Nodebuster
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos.
Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Endless Sky
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Simulation with Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos.
Endless Sky is a 2D space trading and combat game inspired by the classic Escape Velocity series. Work your way up from a relatively wimpy shuttle, cargo ship, or fighter, to a highly upgraded and customized flagship or to a massive fleet of warships or freighters.
Nimbatus - Drone Creator
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Simulation with Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos.
Use the Nimbatus Drone Creator to construct physically simulated drones and try them out in a virtual testing environment. Do you have what it takes to become a drone engineer?
Naev
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Simulation with Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos.
Naev is a game about space exploration, trade and combat. Players travel the galaxy and earn money by trading, fighting and performing missions.
Bow to Blood: Last Captain Standing
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos.
Become a Captain! Fly your ship and command your crew as you compete to become Champion in a winner-takes-all reality show. Build relationships and plot betrayals to avoid getting voted off the season and become the last captain standing. Optional VR support.
Orbit-X
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Simulation with Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos.
Launch a rocket. Extend the Antenna. Set your internet service price and start making money. Oh and shoot down asteroids if they threaten your satellites.
Interkosmos
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Simulation with Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos.
Interkosmos is an arcady astronaut adventure in VR. Brace yourself for a rush of hectic gameplay to challenge your inner cosmonaut, and a fun story full of twists and Cold War absurdities.
Helium Rain
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Simulation with Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos.
Trade your wares and eliminate the competition in a cutthroat world. Buy new ships and stations to mine and haul resources. Explore the vast emptiness of space.
Astro Lords
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Player bases are located on asteroids, which travel within the Oort Cloud. Once they’ve acquired the appropriate skills, players can control their asteroid’s movements. Mass-combat enthusiasts will love the Arena: here, players can battle it out against alien races or other Astro Lord players.
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Frequently asked about Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos
- How much does Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos cost?
- Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos are Elite Dangerous, Rebel Galaxy, House of the Dying Sun.
- Who developed Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos?
- Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos was developed by Particle Systems Ltd. and published by Atari, Infogrames.
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