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Few titles capture what makes XCOM® 2 unique: deep RPG systems, procedural generation and melee combat. After measuring 16 attributes across over 6,700 games, the NextGameLike team picks the 43 most faithful alternatives. XCOM: Enemy Unknown, Caves of Qud and Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition top the ranking, with XCOM: Enemy Unknown at number one (81/100).

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG
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SoloCo-op
Year 2016Dev Feral Interactive

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The closest game to XCOM® 2 is XCOM: Enemy Unknown — scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. Caves of Qud and Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition follow close behind.

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Top games similar to XCOM® 2

43 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to XCOM® 2. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

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XCOM: Enemy Unknown

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XCOM: Enemy Unknown
Closest overall match
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerTacticalProceduralSci-FiSkill TreeIsometric
Year 2012Dev Firaxis Games · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

Genre puts it alongside XCOM® 2, and so does procedural generation, tactical combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to an isometric view and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: punishing difficulty and base building.

Genre100World100Combat75Progression71Game mode69Visuals51
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Caves of Qud

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Caves of Qud
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalProceduralSci-FiSkill TreeIsometric
Year 2015Dev Freehold Games · Kitfox GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

Genre puts it alongside XCOM® 2, and so does procedural generation, tactical combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus and skill tree progression. Where the two diverge is game mode and setting: open world exploration and fantasy world.

Genre100Combat75Progression70World69Visuals42Game mode34
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Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition

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Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition
Closest on game mode
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalHistoricalIsometric
Year 2013Dev Creative Assembly · SEGAPlaytime ~15hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

It comes from the same genre as XCOM® 2 and shares tactical combat, historical setting and single-player focus. To that it adds an isometric view. They part company on progression and setting: this one brings ranged combat and base building.

Genre100Game mode100Combat56Visuals51Setting45Progression0
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Into the Breach

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Into the Breach
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalProceduralSci-FiIsometric
Year 2018Dev Subset GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

It comes from the same genre as XCOM® 2 and shares procedural generation, tactical combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is game mode and setting: pixel art.

Genre100World100Combat73Visuals41Setting37Game mode34
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Northgard

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Northgard
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalHistoricalIsometric
Year 2018Dev Shiro Games · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · Linux · Android

The genre is the same as XCOM® 2’s, and with it tactical combat, historical setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to an isometric view. Where the two diverge is progression and setting: fantasy world and base building.

Genre100Game mode85Combat70Visuals51Setting38Progression0
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Keep Driving

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Keep Driving
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalProceduralSkill TreeNarrative
Year 2025Dev YCJY GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

On paper it is what XCOM® 2 is — procedural generation, tactical combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds skill tree progression. They part company on visuals and game mode: this one brings exploration and discovery, and pixel art.

Released 9 years after XCOM® 2.

Genre100Combat70World70Progression52Game mode34Visuals0
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For the King

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For the King
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
Co-opMultiplayerSoloTacticalProceduralIsometric
Year 2018Dev IronOak Games · Curve DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

Genre puts it alongside XCOM® 2, and so does procedural generation, tactical combat and co-op play. The common ground extends to an isometric view. Where the two diverge is setting and progression: exploration and discovery, and fantasy world.

Genre100Combat74Game mode71World70Visuals43Setting0
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Armello

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Armello
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalIsometric
Year 2015Dev League of GeeksOn PS4 · Linux · Android

Same family as XCOM® 2: tactical combat, single-player focus and an isometric view. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is fantasy world and 2D presentation.

Genre100Game mode73Combat71Visuals32Setting0
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Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright

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Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerTacticalSkill TreeIsometric
Year 2015Dev Nintendo SPD · Nintendo

On paper it is what XCOM® 2 is — tactical combat, single-player focus and skill tree progression — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is fantasy world.

Genre100Progression74Combat71Game mode68Visuals51Setting0
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Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest

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Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerTacticalSkill TreeIsometric
Year 2015Dev Nintendo SPD · Nintendo

Shelved next to XCOM® 2 for good reason: tactical combat, single-player focus and skill tree progression. To that it adds an isometric view. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings fantasy world.

Genre100Progression74Combat68Game mode68Visuals51Setting0
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Sword of the Stars: The Pit

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Sword of the Stars: The Pit
Closest on combat
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalMeleeProceduralSci-FiIsometric
Year 2013Dev Kerberos ProductionsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

On paper it is what XCOM® 2 is — procedural generation, tactical combat and a sci-fi setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds single-player focus and an isometric view. They part company on progression and game mode: this one brings exploration and discovery, and horror setting.

Genre100Combat100World100Visuals40Game mode34Setting34
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Fire Emblem Heroes

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Fire Emblem Heroes
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalIsometric
Year 2017Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Android · iOS

Same family as XCOM® 2: tactical combat, historical setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is ranged combat and fantasy world.

Genre100Game mode68Combat60Visuals51Setting35
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Divinity: Original Sin II

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Divinity: Original Sin II
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
Co-opSoloMultiplayerTacticalSkill TreeIsometric
Year 2017Dev Larian StudiosOn PC · iOS · Mac

Shelved next to XCOM® 2 for good reason: tactical combat, co-op play and skill tree progression. To that it adds an isometric view. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings fantasy world and PvP competition.

Genre100Combat76Progression75Game mode67Visuals52Setting0
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The Banner Saga

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The Banner Saga
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalRanged
Year 2014Dev Versus EvilPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

On paper it is what XCOM® 2 is — tactical combat, historical setting and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is ranged combat and fantasy world.

Genre100Game mode68Combat63Setting31Visuals0
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Divinity: Original Sin 2

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Divinity: Original Sin 2
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
Co-opSoloMultiplayerTacticalSkill TreeIsometric
Year 2018Dev Larian Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Same family as XCOM® 2: tactical combat, co-op play and skill tree progression. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is fantasy world and offline play.

Genre100Combat76Progression75Game mode61Visuals52Setting0

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