Games like XCOM® 2
What to play if you like XCOM® 2
Start with Prison Architect, Cookie Clicker, Planet Coaster. These games share the strongest Game DNA signals with XCOM® 2, then show where the experience changes.
Alternatives, with the trade-offs visible
These are anonymous game-to-game comparisons, not personal recommendations or player-behaviour claims.
79% shared experiencePrison Architect
Preserves: Strategic depth and Sandbox freedom
75% shared experienceCookie Clicker
Preserves: Strategic depth and Build crafting depth
72% shared experiencePlanet Coaster
Preserves: Strategic depth and Build crafting depth
72% shared experienceCities: Skylines
Preserves: Strategic depth and Sandbox freedom
71% shared experiencePlanet Zoo
Preserves: Strategic depth and Sandbox freedom
70% shared experienceRimWorld
Preserves: Strategic depth and Build crafting depth
Changes: Base building
70% shared experienceDyson Sphere Program
Preserves: Strategic depth and Complexity
Changes: Build crafting depth
70% shared experienceKerbal Space Program
Preserves: Build crafting depth and Sandbox freedom
Changes: Strategic depth and Experimentation
69% shared experienceCar Mechanic Simulator 2018
Preserves: Sandbox freedom and Build crafting depth
Changes: Strategic depth and Isolation
69% shared experiencePeople Playground
Preserves: Build crafting depth and Sandbox freedom
Changes: Strategic depth and Progression
69% shared experienceThe Scroll of Taiwu : Beyond The Dome
Preserves: Strategic depth and Build crafting depth
68% shared experienceKenshi
Preserves: Strategic depth and Sandbox freedom
Changes: Isolation
68% shared experienceSlay the Spire
Preserves: Strategic depth and Build crafting depth
Changes: Progression
67% shared experienceHearts of Iron IV
Preserves: Strategic depth and Build crafting depth
Changes: Social dependency
65% shared experienceStellaris
Preserves: Strategic depth and Build crafting depth
Changes: Social dependency
65% shared experienceHouse Flipper
Preserves: Strategic depth and Build crafting depth
Changes: Social dependency and Grind
65% shared experienceWorldBox - God Simulator
Preserves: Sandbox freedom and Build crafting depth
Changes: Strategic depth and Complexity
65% shared experienceAge of Empires II (Retired)
Preserves: Sandbox freedom and Build crafting depth
Changes: Social dependency and Progression