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The Mercy of Gods
Start of The Captive's War seriesby James S. A. Corey
4.52024
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a tense and cerebral tone that will resonate with Ender's Game fans.
10 Best Books Like Ender's Game
If you loved Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
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The best books like Ender's Game are:
- 1The Mercy of Gods by James S. A. Corey4.5Series starter
- 2Stranded (Starship of the Ancients) by A.K. DuBoff4.3#1
- 3Operation Bounce House by Matt Dinniman4.1
- 4Scythe by Neal Shusterman4.6Series starter
- 5Redshirts by John Scalzi3.9
- 6Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr4.2
- 7Future's Edge by Gareth L. Powell4.1
- 8The Host by Stephenie Meyer0
- 9The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams0
- 10Red Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson0#1
Science Fiction02004
Brilliant child Andrew "Ender" Wiggin is recruited into Battle School to train for humanity's war against an alien species, but the cost of creating the perfect military commander may be his humanity
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Stranded (Starship of the Ancients)
Starship of the Ancients #1 (works standalone)by A.K. DuBoff
4.32025419 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a tense and methodical tone that will resonate with Ender's Game fans.
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by Matt Dinniman
4.12026448 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a dark and visceral tone that will resonate with Ender's Game fans.
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Scythe
Start of Arc Of A Scythe seriesby Neal Shusterman
4.62017464 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a thoughtful and unsettling tone that will resonate with Ender's Game fans.
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by John Scalzi
3.92012320 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a clever and affectionate tone that will resonate with Ender's Game fans.
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by Anthony Doerr
4.22021641 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a melancholy but hopeful tone that will resonate with Ender's Game fans.
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by Gareth L. Powell
4.12025320 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a grim but determined tone that will resonate with Ender's Game fans.
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by Stephenie Meyer
02008
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a contemplative and earnest tone that will resonate with Ender's Game fans.
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by Douglas Adams
01979169 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a absurdist and irreverent tone that will resonate with Ender's Game fans.
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Red Mars
Mars #1 (works standalone)by Kim Stanley Robinson
02003640 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a cerebral and contemplative tone that will resonate with Ender's Game fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Ender's Game
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mercy of Gods📚 Series starter | James S. A. Corey | 4.5 | 2024 | — | Start a new series |
| Stranded (Starship of the Ancients) | A.K. DuBoff | 4.3 | 2025 | 419 | Similar vibes |
| Operation Bounce House | Matt Dinniman | 4.1 | 2026 | 448 | Similar vibes |
| Scythe📚 Series starter | Neal Shusterman | 4.6 | 2017 | 464 | Start a new series |
| Redshirts | John Scalzi | 3.9 | 2012 | 320 | Similar vibes |
| Cloud Cuckoo Land | Anthony Doerr | 4.2 | 2021 | 641 | Similar vibes |
| Future's Edge | Gareth L. Powell | 4.1 | 2025 | 320 | Similar vibes |
| The Host | Stephenie Meyer | 0 | 2008 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy | Douglas Adams | 0 | 1979 | 169 | Similar vibes |
| Red Mars | Kim Stanley Robinson | 0 | 2003 | 640 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Ender's Game?
The most similar books to Ender's Game are The Mercy of Gods, Stranded (Starship of the Ancients), Operation Bounce House.
What should I read after Ender's Game?
After finishing Ender's Game, readers most commonly pick up The Mercy of Gods next.
Who writes books like Orson Scott Card?
Authors similar to Orson Scott Card include Isaac Asimov, Ursula K. Le Guin, Philip K. Dick.
What genre is Ender's Game?
Ender's Game is a Science Fiction novel by Orson Scott Card, published in 2004. It features elements of Child Prodigy, Military, Space Opera.
How long is Ender's Game?
Ender's Game varies in length depending on edition.
About Ender's Game
Brilliant child Andrew "Ender" Wiggin is recruited into Battle School to train for humanity's war against an alien species, but the cost of creating the perfect military commander may be his humanity. Card creates morally complex science fiction that explores the price of victory and the ethics of training child soldiers through innovative battle simulations and psychological manipulation. Winner of both Hugo and Nebula Awards and a foundational work of modern science fiction, this novel examines themes of leadership, morality, and the cost of war while featuring one of literature's most compelling child protagonists and building to a conclusion that questions everything readers thought they knew about heroism and victory.