11 Games like X2: The Threat on Mobile that you should try

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We filtered the 48 games similar to X2: The Threat down to the 11 that fit the “Mobile” category. Farming Simulator 17, Goat Simulator and Roblox top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to X2: The Threat.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

The best games like X2: The Threat on Mobile

11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to X2: The Threat. Each one has been evaluated across 14 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

Farming Simulator 17

63 similarity to X2: The Threat

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Closest overall match

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationManagementThird PersonFirst Person

Year 2016Dev Focus Home InteractivePlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox

If X2: The Threat worked for you because of exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus, the same is here. The common ground extends to a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is game mode: multiplayer gameplay.

Released 13 years after X2: The Threat.

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Goat Simulator

62 similarity to X2: The Threat

NGL65

Closest on combat

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Year 2014Dev Double Eleven · Coffee Stain StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Genre puts it alongside X2: The Threat, and so does a sandbox world, melee combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is game mode and progression: co-op play.

Released 11 years after X2: The Threat.

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Roblox

61 similarity to X2: The Threat

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person

Year 2006Dev Roblox CorporationOn PS4 · Android · PC

Genre puts it alongside X2: The Threat, and so does exploration and discovery, a sandbox world, and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is game mode and progression: multiplayer gameplay.

Released 3 years after X2: The Threat.

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Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars

52 similarity to X2: The Threat

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExploration

Year 2009Dev Rockstar Leeds · Rockstar GamesOn Android · iOS

On paper it is what X2: The Threat is — a sandbox world, melee combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds exploration and discovery. They part company on visuals and game mode: this one brings multiplayer gameplay and an isometric view.

Released 6 years after X2: The Threat.

Genre100Combat100World100Progression57Game mode55Visuals0

Telling Lies

51 similarity to X2: The Threat

NGL73

Closest on game mode

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonNarrative

Year 2019Dev Furious Bee Limited · Annapurna InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · iOS

It comes from the same genre as X2: The Threat and shares exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is progression and world: adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

Released 16 years after X2: The Threat.

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The First Tree

48 similarity to X2: The Threat

NGL77

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationThird PersonNarrative

Year 2017Dev David WehleOn PS4 · Linux · Android

Shelved next to X2: The Threat for good reason: exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. To that it adds a third-person camera. They part company on setting and progression: this one brings fantasy world.

Released 14 years after X2: The Threat.

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The Exit 8

47 similarity to X2: The Threat

NGL93

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonNarrative

Year 2023Dev KOTAKE CREATE · PLAYISMOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

It comes from the same genre as X2: The Threat and shares exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is setting and world: linear, story-driven structure and horror setting.

Released 20 years after X2: The Threat.

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Obduction

42 similarity to X2: The Threat

NGL75

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person

Year 2016Dev Cyan WorldsOn PC · PS4 · iOS

It comes from the same genre as X2: The Threat and shares open world exploration, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. They part company on setting and world: this one brings fantasy world.

Released 13 years after X2: The Threat.

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The Witness

42 similarity to X2: The Threat

NGL84

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person

Year 2016Dev NVIDIA Lightspeed Studios · TheklaPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Same family as X2: The Threat: open world exploration, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. The distance is in setting and world — its own ground is procedural generation.

Released 13 years after X2: The Threat.

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Dear Esther: Landmark Edition

38 similarity to X2: The Threat

NGL70

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonNarrative

Year 2016Dev Rob Briscoe · Curve DigitalOn PS4 · PC · iOS

On paper it is what X2: The Threat is — exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is setting and world: linear, story-driven structure and horror setting.

Released 13 years after X2: The Threat.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals73Progression65World38Setting0

Pilgrims

37 similarity to X2: The Threat

NGL96

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationRelaxingCasual

Year 2019Dev Amanita DesignOn Linux · Android · PC

Shelved next to X2: The Threat for good reason: exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: a cartoon aesthetic and 2D presentation.

Released 16 years after X2: The Threat.

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