Choose AI War 2
Choose AI War 2 if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. AI War 2 launched in 2019.
AI War 2 vs Epic Space Battles
AI War 2 and Epic Space Battles both land in Strategy, Indie, 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, Indie, Simulation on Steam. AI War 2 (2019) is 7 years older than Epic Space Battles (2026). AI War 2 has co-op; Epic Space Battles does not. 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 Epic Space Battles
Choose Epic Space Battles if you want the Steam Leaderboards, DualShock Controller Support, and DualSense Controller Support side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Epic Space Battles launched in 2026.
Both AI War 2 and Epic Space Battles sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Save Anytime, 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
 AI War 2 |  Epic Space Battles | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 89.2% positive (950 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Arcen Games | BlueGamer Productions |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- AI War 2 (2019) is 7 years older than Epic Space Battles (2026).
- AI War 2 has co-op; Epic Space Battles does not.
- AI War 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Epic Space Battles has no Deck rating yet.
AI War 2 vs Epic Space Battles — FAQ
- Should I play AI War 2 or Epic Space Battles first?
- If you want chronology, AI War 2 (2019) came out before Epic Space Battles (2026). 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 AI War 2 and Epic Space Battles similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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.
- Does Epic Space Battles have multiplayer like AI War 2?
- No. AI War 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Epic Space Battles is listed as single-player only.
- Does AI War 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — AI War 2 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Epic Space Battles doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.