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Earth 2160

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2006

Should you play it?

After the destruction of the EARTH in 2150, the leaders of the Eurasian Dynasty escaped on board an evacuation fleet. Now they are fighting for the survival of the human species. Their base is one large building comprising of smaller variable parts.

What works

  • Unique factions with distinct playstyles
  • Extensive unit customization and base building
  • Deep and complex strategic gameplay
  • Engaging campaigns with narrative elements
  • Good value for price, especially on sale

Things to keep in mind

  • Multiplayer servers are mostly inactive
  • Pathfinding and ai issues causing frustration
  • Some ui clunkiness and learning curve
  • Story and voice acting considered weak by some
  • Resource scarcity and balance issues in late game

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Kohan II: Kings of War

  • Warzone 2100

  • Earth 2150 Trilogy

  • Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance

  • Perimeter

  • SpellForce - Platinum Edition

More intimate

Games that feels like Earth 2160 but with more focus on close relationships

  • Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance

  • Sol Survivor

  • Supreme Commander 2

  • Command & Conquer™ 3: Kane’s Wrath

  • Battlezone 98 Redux

  • Age of Mythology: Retold

More status-driven

Games that feels like Earth 2160 but with more focus on status and recognition

Less expressive

Games that feels like Earth 2160 but with less self-expression and customization

  • Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach (Classic)

  • Calyx

  • Command & Conquer™ Generals

  • Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak

  • Ground Control II: Operation Exodus

  • Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector

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Earth 2160: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Status, Intimacy.

Last update: 21/08/2026