Can they do the same in a more crowded space? Spoiler alert: The space is not actually endless. In 2012, the studio surprised with an excellent entry into the genre. Into this cluster comes Endless Space 2, the sequel for Amplitude Studios' debut game.
There's Galactic Civilizations III, Stellaris, Master of Orion, and Distant Worlds. After some cold years, the 4X space genre is pretty well stocked right now.