# Games like X3: Terran Conflict

> The closest matches to X3: Terran Conflict: X3: Reunion, X4: Foundations, X2: The Threat, X: Beyond the Frontier, and Evochron Mercenary. 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 X3: Terran Conflict. 295 Steam reviews, 65% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2810/)
2. [X4: Foundations](https://imho.run/games/392160/x4-foundations) — A frequent pick in X3: Terran Conflict players' libraries, and another Action. 13,038 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/392160/)
3. [X2: The Threat](https://imho.run/games/2800/x2-the-threat) — A frequent pick in X3: Terran Conflict players' libraries, and another Strategy. 209 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2800/)
4. [X: Beyond the Frontier](https://imho.run/games/2840/x-beyond-the-frontier) — Also Space Sim and Trading, like X3: Terran Conflict. 167 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2840/)
5. [Evochron Mercenary](https://imho.run/games/71000/evochron-mercenary) — Also Space Sim and Trading, like X3: Terran Conflict. 342 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/71000/)
6. [Avorion](https://imho.run/games/445220/avorion) — Shares fleet management with X3: Terran Conflict. 7,884 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/445220/)
7. [Starpoint Gemini 2](https://imho.run/games/236150/starpoint-gemini-2) — A frequent pick in X3: Terran Conflict players' libraries, and another RPG. 2,235 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/236150/)
8. [Freespace 2](https://imho.run/games/273620/freespace-2) — Also Space Sim and Flight, like X3: Terran Conflict. 241 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/273620/)
9. [X: Tension](https://imho.run/games/2850/x-tension) — Also Space Sim and Flight, like X3: Terran Conflict. 52 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2850/)
10. [Rebel Galaxy](https://imho.run/games/290300/rebel-galaxy) — Also Space Sim and Trading, like X3: Terran Conflict. 5,259 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/290300/)
11. [Elite Dangerous](https://imho.run/games/359320/elite-dangerous) — Also Space Sim, like X3: Terran Conflict. 52,491 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/359320/)
12. [Star Conflict](https://imho.run/games/212070/star-conflict) — Also Space Sim and Trading, like X3: Terran Conflict. 6,187 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/212070/)
13. [Terra Invicta](https://imho.run/games/1176470/terra-invicta) — Shares space combat with X3: Terran Conflict. 6,142 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1176470/)
14. [Stellaris](https://imho.run/games/281990/stellaris) — Also Space, like X3: Terran Conflict. 75,169 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/281990/)
15. [Kerbal Space Program](https://imho.run/games/220200/kerbal-space-program) — Shares mod support with X3: Terran Conflict. 77,731 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/220200/)
16. [EVERSPACE™ 2](https://imho.run/games/1128920/everspace-2) — Also Flight and Space, like X3: Terran Conflict. 7,075 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1128920/)
17. [Void Destroyer 2](https://imho.run/games/369530/void-destroyer-2) — Also Space Sim and Trading, like X3: Terran Conflict. 571 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/369530/)
18. [Patrician IV](https://imho.run/games/57620/patrician-iv) — Also Trading and Capitalism, like X3: Terran Conflict. 243 Steam reviews, 51% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/57620/)
19. [EVE Online](https://imho.run/games/8500/eve-online) — Also Economy and Space, like X3: Terran Conflict. 22,693 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/8500/)
20. [Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion](https://imho.run/games/204880/sins-of-a-solar-empire-rebellion) — Also Space, like X3: Terran Conflict. 7,321 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/204880/)
21. [Interstellaria](https://imho.run/games/280360/interstellaria) — Shares space combat with X3: Terran Conflict. 301 Steam reviews, 52% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/280360/)
22. [Unending Galaxy](https://imho.run/games/439720/unending-galaxy) — Also Space Sim and Economy, like X3: Terran Conflict. 89 Steam reviews, 57% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/439720/)
23. [Interstellar Transport Company](https://imho.run/games/573490/interstellar-transport-company) — A frequent pick in X3: Terran Conflict players' libraries, and another Simulation. 305 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/573490/)
24. [House of the Dying Sun](https://imho.run/games/283160/house-of-the-dying-sun) — Also Space Sim and Flight, like X3: Terran Conflict. 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=2820&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2820&n=20&coop=true
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=2820
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/2820
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About X3: Terran Conflict

X3: Terran Conflict is a 2008 space sandbox combining action, strategy and simulation. Developed by Egosoft and priced at $3.19, it tasks players with commanding fleets, managing economies and engaging in space combat across a massive simulated galaxy. The game supports modding and runs at a playable level on Steam Deck, though its difficulty curve is steep. Players describe the experience as both challenging and immersive, with reviewers highlighting the complete authority afforded over playstyle choice. Set in 2938 following the encounter between Earth and the X Universe, the sandbox features a real-time economy and diverse factions. It holds an 84% positive rating from 1,089 Steam reviews and supports solo play only.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 2820
- **Developer:** Egosoft
- **Publisher:** Egosoft
- **Genres:** Action, Strategy, Simulation
- **Categories:** Captions available, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Oct 16, 2008
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 73
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/2820/x3-terran-conflict)
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- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2820/)
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