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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include City Builder, Simulation, Strategy, Resource Management.

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Settlements Rising is a medieval city building and colony management game. It offers a lively colony experience with simulated villagers, dozens of professions and resources, natural disasters, and raids, while providing full control over the colony through trade, production chains and datas.

Reviews: Very Positive — 81% — of 410 reviews
Released: 2025-01-20
Developer: The Catalyst Crew
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

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    Windows
    Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 26.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%

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    Windows
    Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%

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    80% matchMixed66% of 5,983 reviews2017
    Dev: MindillusionPub: Bitbox Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 30.8 hrs≥1hr: 63%

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    Windows
    Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 36.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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  11. #11 Blacksmith Master
    75% matchVery Positive84% of 2,470 reviews2025
    Dev: Untitled StudioPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    76% matchMostly Positive73% of 861 reviews2023
    Dev: Turquoise Revival GamesPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Windows
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  31. #31 Aven Colony
    69% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,731 reviews2017
    Dev: Mothership Entertainment LLCPub: Team17 Digital Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    Dev: Quite OK GamesPub: Future Friends Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%

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  33. #33 Depraved
    69% matchMixed61% of 1,236 reviews2019
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    67% matchVery Positive83% of 1,452 reviews2021
    Dev: Xobermon, LLC
    Windows
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    Windows
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  36. #36 Surviving the Aftermath
    67% matchMostly Positive71% of 4,511 reviews2021
    Dev: Iceflake StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 17.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%

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    65% matchVery Positive80% of 10,477 reviews2024
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    66% matchMixed67% of 856 reviews2023
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    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%

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    Windows
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    Windows
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    65% matchVery Positive88% of 7,737 reviews2019
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    Windows
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    61% matchVery Positive86% of 726 reviews2025
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    Windows
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    61% matchVery Positive85% of 2,257 reviews2025
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    Windows
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    63% matchMixed63% of 2,106 reviews2023
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    59% matchVery Positive93% of 2,728 reviews2025
    Dev: Minakata DynamicsPub: Hooded Horse
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    Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Lead your noble family in this medieval colony sim, facing off against class conflict, religious struggle, and political treachery. Tend to your people’s needs, uncover the lost knowledge of a fallen empire, and engage in nefarious plots against your enemies.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 20.9%, City Builder 18%, Resource Management 8.8%, Base Building 8.6%, Building 7.7%

  53. #53 Synergy
    59% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,011 reviews2025
    Dev: Leikir StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    An ecosystem City Builder in a unique world. Build your settlement, manage your workers and optimize your resources. Analyzing your environment, spreading new plants, and harvesting them are key to prosperity.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 21.1%, City Builder 19.9%, Resource Management 9.5%, Base Building 8.3%, Building 8.1%

  54. #54 Fabledom
    59% matchVery Positive85% of 7,336 reviews2024
    Dev: Grenaa GamesPub: Dear Villagers
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Set in a wholesome fairytale world, Fabledom is a laid-back City builder. Enjoy the growth of your settlement, interact with your neighbors and defend your kingdom from magical creatures. All to find true love and live happily ever after!

    Why similar: Colony Sim 23.9%, City Builder 22.8%, Resource Management 9%, Base Building 7.9%, Economy 6.8%

  55. #55 The Wandering Village
    57% matchVery Positive92% of 8,057 reviews2025
    Dev: Stray Fawn StudioPub: Stray Fawn Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    The Wandering Village is a city-building simulation game on the back of a giant, wandering creature. Build your settlement and form a symbiotic relationship with the colossus. Will you survive together in this hostile, yet beautiful post-apocalyptic world, contaminated by poisonous plants?

    Why similar: Colony Sim 25.8%, City Builder 24.2%, Resource Management 11.5%, Management 9.7%, Base Building 7.6%

  56. #56 Sapiens
    60% matchVery Positive84% of 2,103 reviews2022
    Dev: Majic Jungle
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Create your own prehistoric civilization and lead your tribe in a world you shape. Start with nothing, build towns and industry, and advance through thousands of years of technological breakthroughs in this intimate yet expansive colony sim.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 27.3%, City Builder 22.8%, Base Building 10.1%, Building 8.6%, Management 7.1%

  57. #57 Reus 2
    58% matchVery Positive95% of 2,214 reviews2024
    Dev: Abbey GamesPub: Firesquid
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Shape worlds with your godly titans. Make symbiotic ecosystems and inspire humanity with your creations. Their achievements unlock new possibilities. Make different planets for different human spirits, and fill the universe with life!

    Why similar: Colony Sim 26.1%, City Builder 20.9%, Resource Management 10.6%, Base Building 10.1%, Management 8.3%

  58. #58 Factory Town
    59% matchVery Positive91% of 4,418 reviews2021
    Dev: Erik Asmussen
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Build, automate, and optimize a giant factory on 3D terrain using conveyor belts, trains, chutes, pipes, and airships. Sell your goods to nearby villages to expand their borders, increase happiness, and unlock even better technology!

    Why similar: Colony Sim 21.8%, City Builder 19.7%, Resource Management 11.8%, Base Building 11.2%, Management 8.2%

  59. #59 Going Medieval
    56% matchVery Positive90% of 20,101 reviews2026
    Dev: Foxy VoxelPub: Mythwright
    Windows
    Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 30.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Build and manage your own castle settlement in a land reclaimed by wilderness. With detailed management, survival strategy, and a moddable sandbox world, Going Medieval challenges you to build the mightiest colony this side of the apocalypse.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 24.2%, City Builder 19.9%, Base Building 9.9%, Management 8.1%, Economy 6.9%

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