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ENDLESS Space™ 2

ENDLESS Space™ 2

ENDLESS Space™ 2 is a Strategic Space Opera, featuring the compelling “just one more turn” gameplay, set in the mysterious ENDLESS Universe™. As the leader of your civilization, will you impose your vision and build the greatest stellar empire?

83%
Very Positive
DeveloperAMPLITUDE Studios
PublisherAMPLITUDE Studios
Release DateMay 18, 2017
-75%
$39.99$9.99
Peak Players53.4K
Metacritic80
PlatformsWindows · macOS
Strategy
AI Review Summary

Endless Space 2 is a deep and visually striking space 4X strategy game known for its extensive empire customization and generous multiplayer DLC sharing. While it has enjoyed nearly a decade of developer support, recent updates have severely polarized the community due to perceived AI cheating and broken combat mechanics.

Pros

  • Generous multiplayer model where only the host needs to own DLC for all players to access it.90%
  • Deep empire customization allowing for unique and varied playstyles.80%
  • High-quality visual presentation, particularly during space battle sequences.70%
  • Exceptional longevity with active developer support and updates spanning nearly nine years.90%
  • Strong strategic depth that appeals to hardcore fans of the 4X genre.80%

Cons

  • Recent patches have introduced significant AI balance issues, including perceived cheating and 'auto-cheats'.90%
  • Ground combat mechanics feel broken, with players reporting impossible losses despite massive manpower advantages.80%
  • AI behavior has become overly aggressive, often attacking players immediately regardless of diplomatic standing.70%
  • Recent updates have reportedly stripped the fun out of the game for long-time veteran players.80%

Notable Mentions

  • The game maintains a very high average playtime of over 430 hours among reviewers.
  • Veteran players with thousands of hours are currently warning against the state of the most recent patch.
Confidence: 95%
Based on the 69 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Sep 7, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
363
Peak · last 90 days
977
All-time peak
53.4K

Price

Current price
$39.99$9.99-75%
Lowest tracked
$7.99since Jan 20, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days
72%
All-time positive
83%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews23.1K
Positive: 19.3K (83%)Negative: 3.9K (17%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

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Dev Response Rate

433h

Avg Playtime at Review

83%

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