# Games like 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.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Distant Worlds: Universe](https://imho.run/games/261470/distant-worlds-universe) — Also Real-Time with Pause and 4X, like Distant Worlds 2. 1,147 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/261470/)
2. [Terra Invicta](https://imho.run/games/1176470/terra-invicta) — A frequent pick in Distant Worlds 2 players' libraries, and another Strategy. 6,142 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1176470/)
3. [Stellaris](https://imho.run/games/281990/stellaris) — Also Real-Time with Pause and 4X, like Distant Worlds 2. 75,169 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/281990/)
4. [Polaris Sector](https://imho.run/games/418250/polaris-sector) — Also Real-Time with Pause and 4X, like Distant Worlds 2. 230 Steam reviews, 64% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/418250/)
5. [Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion](https://imho.run/games/204880/sins-of-a-solar-empire-rebellion) — Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Distant Worlds 2. 7,321 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/204880/)
6. [AI War 2](https://imho.run/games/573410/ai-war-2) — Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Distant Worlds 2. 950 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/573410/)
7. [Galactic Civilizations III](https://imho.run/games/226860/galactic-civilizations-iii) — Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Distant Worlds 2. 6,580 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/226860/)
8. [ENDLESS™ Space 2](https://imho.run/games/392110/endless-space-2) — Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Distant Worlds 2. 9,376 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/392110/)
9. [Master of Orion](https://imho.run/games/298050/master-of-orion) — Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Distant Worlds 2. 4,703 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/298050/)
10. [X4: Foundations](https://imho.run/games/392160/x4-foundations) — Also Grand Strategy and Economy, like Distant Worlds 2. 13,038 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/392160/)
11. [Shadow Empire](https://imho.run/games/1154840/shadow-empire) — A frequent pick in Distant Worlds 2 players' libraries, and another RPG. 1,123 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1154840/)
12. [The Last Federation](https://imho.run/games/273070/the-last-federation) — Also Real-Time with Pause and 4X, like Distant Worlds 2. 344 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/273070/)
13. [Age of Wonders: Planetfall](https://imho.run/games/718850/age-of-wonders-planetfall) — Also 4X and Economy, like Distant Worlds 2. 2,768 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/718850/)
14. [Victoria II](https://imho.run/games/42960/victoria-ii) — Also Real-Time with Pause and Grand Strategy, like Distant Worlds 2. 9,038 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/42960/)
15. [NEBULOUS: Fleet Command](https://imho.run/games/887570/nebulous-fleet-command) — Also Real-Time with Pause and 4X, like Distant Worlds 2. 3,117 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/887570/)
16. [The Pegasus Expedition](https://imho.run/games/1521070/the-pegasus-expedition) — Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Distant Worlds 2. 161 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1521070/)
17. [Star Ruler 2](https://imho.run/games/282590/star-ruler-2) — Also 4X and RTS, like Distant Worlds 2. 551 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/282590/)
18. [Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™](https://imho.run/games/65980/sid-meier-s-civilization-beyond-earth) — Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Distant Worlds 2. 9,997 Steam reviews, 58% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/65980/)
19. [Knights of Honor II: Sovereign](https://imho.run/games/736820/knights-of-honor-ii-sovereign) — Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Distant Worlds 2. 2,133 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/736820/)
20. [Anno 2205™](https://imho.run/games/375910/anno-2205) — Also 4X and RTS, like Distant Worlds 2. 2,972 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/375910/)
21. [Outscape](https://imho.run/games/552600/outscape) — Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Distant Worlds 2. 299 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/552600/)
22. [X3: Reunion](https://imho.run/games/2810/x3-reunion) — Also 4X and Economy, like Distant Worlds 2. 295 Steam reviews, 65% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2810/)
23. [Interstellar Space: Genesis](https://imho.run/games/984680/interstellar-space-genesis) — Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Distant Worlds 2. 610 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/984680/)
24. [Old World](https://imho.run/games/597180/old-world) — Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Distant Worlds 2. 3,708 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/597180/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1531540&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1531540&n=20&coop=true
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1531540
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1531540
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Distant Worlds 2

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.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1531540
- **Developer:** CodeForce
- **Publisher:** Slitherine Ltd.
- **Genres:** Strategy, Simulation
- **Categories:** Single-player, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Mar 10, 2022
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1531540/distant-worlds-2)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1531540&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1531540/)
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