11 Simulation games like XCOM® 2 that you should try

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Genre puts it alongside XCOM® 2, and so does tactical combat, single-player focus and skill tree progression. The common ground extends to an isometric view. Where the two diverge is game mode and visuals: loot and gear systems.

The genre is the same as XCOM® 2’s, and with it tactical combat, historical setting and single-player focus. To that it adds an isometric view. They part company on game mode and setting: this one brings fantasy world.