Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™ vs Distant Worlds 2
7/10Match score
Higher community rating
Rating incomplete
Similarity Breakdown
Similar
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Similar
Genres
Same
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Genres
SimulatorStrategy
Themes
4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Science fiction
Key Differences
Game Modes
Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™
Multiplayer
Distant Worlds 2
-Genres
Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™
Turn-based strategy (TBS)
Distant Worlds 2
-Features
Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™
city buildertactical turn-based combatturn-basednanotechnologybiotechnology
Distant Worlds 2
-Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™ | Distant Worlds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Oct 24, 2014 | Mar 10, 2022 |
| Rating | 76/100 (117 ratings) | Not available |
| Genres | SimulatorStrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS) | SimulatorStrategy |
| Themes | 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Science fiction | 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Science fiction |
| Features | city buildertactical turn-based combatturn-basednanotechnologybiotechnologyheal over timeislamkill questquicksavingtooltipschristianityhexagonmovie referencenaval warfarepax prime 2014 | Not available |
| Game Modes | MultiplayerSingle player | Single player |
| Player Perspective | Bird view / Isometric | Bird view / Isometric |
| Platforms | Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows) | PC (Microsoft Windows) |
Comparison Summary
Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™ and Distant Worlds 2 have a 7/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, Bird view / Isometric, Simulator, Strategy, 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate), Science fiction.
Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™ stands out for Multiplayer, Turn-based strategy (TBS), city builder, tactical turn-based combat.
Community rating data is incomplete for at least one of these games. Players who enjoy Single player, Bird view / Isometric, Simulator are the most likely to find value in both.