Comparison guide
Games like Xenonauts 2: similar indie games to play next
Xenonauts 2 works because fast decisions, readable runs, and meaningful progression all click together. This guide starts from those signals and links you directly to our full reviews.
Why these games fit Xenonauts 2 fans
Picked by shared tags, review scores, short verdicts, and editorial fit. The list is curated rather than a purely automatic sort.
8.4MENACE
Brutal, tactical, squad-based sci‑fi RPG
Feb 5, 2026
If you liked Xenonauts 2, MENACE delivers familiar indie, rpg and strategy for a seamless next pick. We scored it 8.4/10.
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7.4The Last Starship
Addictive shipbuilding, strong systems, patchy polish.
Feb 3, 2026
The Last Starship leans into base building, indie and simulation, hitting the same notes that make Xenonauts 2 click. We scored it 7.4/10.
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8.6Tavern Keeper 🍻
Cozy tavern sim with wild emergent chaos and deep decorating.
Nov 3, 2025
Shared strengths in indie, rpg and simulation make Tavern Keeper 🍻 an easy follow-up to Xenonauts 2. We scored it 8.6/10.
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