# Games like X: Tension

> The closest matches to X: Tension: X: Beyond the Frontier, X2: The Threat, X3: Reunion, X3: Terran Conflict, 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. [X: Beyond the Frontier](https://imho.run/games/2840/x-beyond-the-frontier) — Also Space Sim and Flight, like X: Tension. 167 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2840/)
2. [X2: The Threat](https://imho.run/games/2800/x2-the-threat) — A frequent pick in X: Tension players' libraries, and another Strategy. 209 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2800/)
3. [X3: Reunion](https://imho.run/games/2810/x3-reunion) — Also Space Sim and Flight, like X: Tension. 295 Steam reviews, 65% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2810/)
4. [X3: Terran Conflict](https://imho.run/games/2820/x3-terran-conflict) — A frequent pick in X: Tension players' libraries, and another Action. 1,089 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2820/)
5. [X4: Foundations](https://imho.run/games/392160/x4-foundations) — Also Space Sim and Flight, like X: Tension. 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) — Shares faction reputation with X: Tension. 2,235 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/236150/)
7. [Avorion](https://imho.run/games/445220/avorion) — Also Space Sim and Flight, like X: Tension. 7,884 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/445220/)
8. [Elite Dangerous](https://imho.run/games/359320/elite-dangerous) — Also Space Sim, like X: Tension. 52,491 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/359320/)
9. [Evochron Mercenary](https://imho.run/games/71000/evochron-mercenary) — Also Space Sim and Flight, like X: Tension. 342 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/71000/)
10. [Unending Galaxy](https://imho.run/games/439720/unending-galaxy) — Also Space Sim and Economy, like X: Tension. 89 Steam reviews, 57% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/439720/)
11. [Interstellar Pilot 2](https://imho.run/games/2199580/interstellar-pilot-2) — Also Space Sim, like X: Tension. 117 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2199580/)
12. [Vanguard Galaxy](https://imho.run/games/3471800/vanguard-galaxy) — Shares faction reputation with X: Tension. 329 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3471800/)
13. [EVE Online](https://imho.run/games/8500/eve-online) — Also Economy and Space, like X: Tension. 22,693 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/8500/)
14. [Transcendence](https://imho.run/games/364510/transcendence) — A frequent pick in X: Tension players' libraries, and another RPG. 181 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/364510/)
15. [Star Nomad 2](https://imho.run/games/414950/star-nomad-2) — Also Space Sim, like X: Tension. 117 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/414950/)
16. [Space Rangers HD: A War Apart](https://imho.run/games/214730/space-rangers-hd-a-war-apart) — Also Space, like X: Tension. 1,032 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/214730/)
17. [Void Destroyer 2](https://imho.run/games/369530/void-destroyer-2) — Also Space Sim, like X: Tension. 571 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/369530/)
18. [Freespace 2](https://imho.run/games/273620/freespace-2) — Also Space Sim and Flight, like X: Tension. 241 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/273620/)
19. [Objects in Space](https://imho.run/games/824070/objects-in-space) — Also Space Sim, like X: Tension. 496 Steam reviews, 51% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/824070/)
20. [Rebel Galaxy](https://imho.run/games/290300/rebel-galaxy) — Also Space Sim, like X: Tension. 5,259 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/290300/)
21. [Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion](https://imho.run/games/204880/sins-of-a-solar-empire-rebellion) — Also Space, like X: Tension. 7,321 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/204880/)
22. [Distant Worlds: Universe](https://imho.run/games/261470/distant-worlds-universe) — Also Space, like X: Tension. 1,147 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/261470/)
23. [Stellaris](https://imho.run/games/281990/stellaris) — Also Space, like X: Tension. 75,169 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/281990/)
24. [Underspace](https://imho.run/games/1111930/underspace) — Shares faction reputation with X: Tension. 352 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1111930/)

## 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=2850&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2850&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2850&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=2850
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/2850
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About X: Tension

X-Tension is the eagerly awaited expansion pack to X: Beyond the Frontier. The expansion is not limited by a linear plot line but makes use of new ways to expand your empire. You can now take part in missions that are offered to you throughout the game.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 2850
- **Developer:** Egosoft
- **Publisher:** Egosoft
- **Genres:** Strategy, Simulation
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Oct 8, 2010
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/2850/x-tension)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2850&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2850/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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