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The most devious and acclaimed artificial intelligence in strategy gaming is better than ever. A grand strategy/RTS hybrid that reverses many conventions of both genres. Take territory without attracting attention, build your empire with care, and adapt to an ever-evolving galactic battleground.

AI War 2 is a 4x, grand strategy and multiplayer game developed and published by Arcen Games.
Released on October 22nd 2019 is available in English on Windows, MacOS and Linux.

It has received 1,490 reviews of which 1,318 were positive and 172 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 19.50€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on Gamivo.

The Steam community has classified AI War 2 into these genres:

4X Grand Strategy Multiplayer Tower Defense Co-op RTS Real Time Tactics Economy Management Military Sci-fi Space War Real-Time Sandbox Strategy Simulation Online Co-Op Tactical Moddable

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System requirements

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Windows

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Windows 7, 8.1, or 10 64bit
Processor: Dual Core 64bit CPU (2.2+ GHz Dual Core CPU or better)
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 510+, Radeon HD5900+, or Intel HD4000+
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 4 GB available space

MacOS

OS: Mac OS X 10.9+
Processor: Dual Core 64bit CPU (2.2+ GHz Dual Core CPU or better)
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 510+, Radeon HD5900+, or Intel HD4000+
Storage: 4 GB available space

Linux

OS: Ubuntu 12.04+, SteamOS+
Processor: Dual Core 64bit CPU (2.2+ GHz Dual Core CPU or better)
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 510+, Radeon HD5900+, or Intel HD4000+
Storage: 4 GB available space

User reviews & Ratings

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Oct. 2025

one of the main reason's I've played this game so much is the mods and the randomness of the game, you never know what might happen next. and it keeps one on their toes when they're up against a high level AI (difficulty 7+ for me) and the amount of potential factions with all the DLC's can really add a little spice to the game. one of my top 10 favorite games of all time

Sept. 2025

Completed the Rite of Passage (the game's "filter" difficulty) and a couple custom games. It's better than most 4X games, that's for sure. I don't really buy into the whole "the AI is way smarter than you bro, it's really devious" type of message Arcen Games tries really hard to push, but it is a more competent AI than most. The truth is that - much like most strategies to make AI harder - the AI is just given way more to work with. That being said, the game is lovingly crafted with some tough choices made by the devs to make their game better (perfect example is the controversial fleet system, where ships aren't individually built, instead being attached to a "fleet ship"). The music and setting really are enjoyable as well. But it just feels like I'm doing work for the sake of work. My improvements don't feel like anything. They're just another step towards "winning" the game. Honestly... I don't know if I should rate this positive or not. 6/10, the music sways me to a narrow recommendation.

June 2025

It is hard to recommend to the people who might just read the tags for this game, if you do you won't have the right mind set of what to expect. It's closer to a stealth mission with limited units in an RTS. If you go in blowing up everything and increase your threat level too much you will die spectacularly. You must plan and have a good reason for taking out certain bases, falling back to defend occasionally until you are ready to take apart the enemy at their core. Fail to get it in one or two attempts and they will be knocking at your door with units you can't possibly stop. It is no exageriation to say if you set the difficulty too high or set more than 1 AI it might be impossible to win. I'd highly recommend no higher than a single AI at 2-3 until you have a few games under your belt and know what to expect. Remember that you are always the underdog and the odds are stacked against you. The learning curve will be massive. My only complaints would be the neutral factions taking out bases counting against your threat level and the massive CPU usage if you set up the game too big or complicated. If none of these things have made you run away you are the person that I would recommend this game.

March 2025

I am very fond of this game, that is an engine + lots of contents to tune the challenge in very varied ways. I buy a DLC from time to time as a support to the (almost) solo dev, and I end up enjoying the new content. It works great on my HP Envy laptop, which is rudimentary gear. Congrats to the dev(s) for optimizing so well the engine, with thousands of units taking decisions and performing the pew pew smoothly. The game is best played as intended : the player has a tiny fraction of the might of the opponent AI, yet must defeat it with calculated moves. Stacking too many factions on the player side looses the fun, and might cause some slight performance alteration.

March 2025

Here’s a curious fact: look at the achievements and you'll quickly notice something funny. Only about 20% of players have unlocked even the easiest ones that pop up after ten minutes of gameplay. That means 80% of you bought this strategy gem and immediately decided: "Nah, not today, I have 200 other unplayed games anyway." I get it. This isn’t exactly the kind of game that greets you with cinematic explosions or eye-candy visuals. The graphics are functional, like my microwave, practical but not winning beauty awards anytime soon. And yes, the UI might initially give you that "did someone spill spaghetti here?" feeling, but trust me, it's quicker to figure out than it looks, especially with the built-in help system ready to guide you (assuming you actually read it). But jokes aside, the developer has poured genuine care into continuous improvements and expansions. Behind the awkward first impression lies strategic gameplay that can be deeply rewarding if you give it a fair shot. If you're among the majority who bought it but haven’t played yet do yourself a favor, spend at least two hours and see what you're missing. If you don’t own it yet, wait for a sale. It's definitely niche, but it's the good kind of niche. Just remember: clicking "buy" won't magically grant you achievements. Trust me, I tried.

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Frequently Asked Questions

AI War 2 is currently priced at 19.50€ on Steam.

AI War 2 is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 19.50€ on Steam.

AI War 2 received 1,318 positive votes out of a total of 1,490 achieving a rating of 8.42.

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AI War 2 was developed and published by Arcen Games.

AI War 2 is playable and fully supported on Windows.

AI War 2 is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

AI War 2 is playable and fully supported on Linux.

AI War 2 offers both single-player and multi-player modes.

AI War 2 includes Co-op mode where you can team up with friends.

There are 3 DLCs available for AI War 2. Explore additional content available for AI War 2 on Steam.

AI War 2 does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

AI War 2 does not support Steam Remote Play.

AI War 2 is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for AI War 2.

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