# Games like X2: The Threat

> The closest matches to X2: The Threat: X3: Reunion, X: Beyond the Frontier, X3: Terran Conflict, X: Tension, and X4: Foundations. 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. [X3: Reunion](https://imho.run/games/2810/x3-reunion) — Also Space Sim and Trading, like X2: The Threat. 295 Steam reviews, 65% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2810/)
2. [X: Beyond the Frontier](https://imho.run/games/2840/x-beyond-the-frontier) — Shares factory building with X2: The Threat. 167 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2840/)
3. [X3: Terran Conflict](https://imho.run/games/2820/x3-terran-conflict) — A frequent pick in X2: The Threat players' libraries, and another Action. 1,089 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2820/)
4. [X: Tension](https://imho.run/games/2850/x-tension) — Also Space Sim and Flight, like X2: The Threat. 52 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2850/)
5. [X4: Foundations](https://imho.run/games/392160/x4-foundations) — Also Space Sim and Trading, like X2: The Threat. 13,038 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/392160/)
6. [Starpoint Gemini 2](https://imho.run/games/236150/starpoint-gemini-2) — A frequent pick in X2: The Threat players' libraries, and another RPG. 2,235 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/236150/)
7. [Evochron Mercenary](https://imho.run/games/71000/evochron-mercenary) — Also Space Sim and Trading, like X2: The Threat. 342 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/71000/)
8. [Freespace 2](https://imho.run/games/273620/freespace-2) — Also Space Sim and Flight, like X2: The Threat. 241 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/273620/)
9. [Interstellar Pilot 2](https://imho.run/games/2199580/interstellar-pilot-2) — Shares economy simulation with X2: The Threat. 117 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2199580/)
10. [Elite Dangerous](https://imho.run/games/359320/elite-dangerous) — Also Space Sim, like X2: The Threat. 52,491 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/359320/)
11. [Void Destroyer 2](https://imho.run/games/369530/void-destroyer-2) — Also Space Sim and Trading, like X2: The Threat. 571 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/369530/)
12. [EVE Online](https://imho.run/games/8500/eve-online) — Also Economy and Space, like X2: The Threat. 22,693 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/8500/)
13. [Rebel Galaxy](https://imho.run/games/290300/rebel-galaxy) — Also Space Sim and Trading, like X2: The Threat. 5,259 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/290300/)
14. [EVERSPACE™ 2](https://imho.run/games/1128920/everspace-2) — Shares open world exploration with X2: The Threat. 7,075 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1128920/)
15. [Star Nomad 2](https://imho.run/games/414950/star-nomad-2) — Also Space Sim, like X2: The Threat. 117 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/414950/)
16. [Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion](https://imho.run/games/204880/sins-of-a-solar-empire-rebellion) — Shares fleet composition with X2: The Threat. 7,321 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/204880/)
17. [Avorion](https://imho.run/games/445220/avorion) — Also Space Sim and Flight, like X2: The Threat. 7,884 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/445220/)
18. [Space Haven](https://imho.run/games/979110/space-haven) — Shares ship construction with X2: The Threat. 5,252 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/979110/)
19. [Helium Rain](https://imho.run/games/681330/helium-rain) — Also Space Sim and Trading, like X2: The Threat. 230 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/681330/)
20. [Unending Galaxy](https://imho.run/games/439720/unending-galaxy) — Also Space Sim and Economy, like X2: The Threat. 89 Steam reviews, 57% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/439720/)
21. [Gaia Beyond](https://imho.run/games/788630/gaia-beyond) — Shares open world exploration with X2: The Threat. 170 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/788630/)
22. [No Man's Sky](https://imho.run/games/275850/no-man-s-sky) — Also Space Sim, like X2: The Threat. 180,011 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/275850/)
23. [Railway Empire 2](https://imho.run/games/1644320/railway-empire-2) — Also Trading and Economy, like X2: The Threat. 1,044 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1644320/)
24. [House of the Dying Sun](https://imho.run/games/283160/house-of-the-dying-sun) — Also Space Sim and Flight, like X2: The Threat. 1,719 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/283160/)

## 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=2800&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2800&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2800&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=2800
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/2800
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About X2: The Threat

X²: The Threat is of a new generation of space simulator games, you play the role of Julian Gardna who continues the story set by X: Beyond The Frontier. The updated graphics engine gives the universe a fresher feel with newly designed ships and stations adding to the complexity of the universe.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 2800
- **Developer:** Egosoft
- **Publisher:** Egosoft
- **Genres:** Strategy
- **Categories:** Captions available, Single-player, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Jul 21, 2006
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 72
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/2800/x2-the-threat)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2800&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2800/)
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