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  1. #1 Stronghold HD (2012)
    97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,246 reviews2013
    Dev: Firefly Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    The original castle sim, Stronghold HD allows you to design, build and destroy historical castles. Engage in medieval warfare against the AI in one of two single player campaigns or online with up to 8 players.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 14.6%, City Builder 13.5%, Real Time Tactics 12.2%, Base Building 9.4%, RTS 8.3%

  2. #2 Stronghold: Definitive Edition
    96% matchVery Positive86% of 9,888 reviews2023
    Dev: Firefly Studios
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Greetings sire! Your stronghold awaits you. Build a castle economy, besiege unforgettable villains and return to the 'castle sim' that started it all. Experience this classic RTS with upgraded visuals, modernised gameplay, Steam multiplayer and a new campaign.

    Why similar: City Builder 15.2%, Colony Sim 12.5%, Real Time Tactics 12.5%, Base Building 8.3%, RTS 7.7%

  3. #3 Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition
    96% matchVery Positive92% of 10,053 reviews2025
    Dev: Firefly Studios
    Windows
    Median: 12.6 hrsMean: 30.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Gird your loins and sharpen your steel! Besiege 20 unique enemy lords and battle friends online, in this expanded remaster of the classic 'castle sim'. Relive history with new units, opponents, visuals, audio, campaigns, skirmish trails, co-op and larger maps.

    Why similar: City Builder 14.3%, Colony Sim 13.8%, Real Time Tactics 12.3%, Base Building 8.4%, RTS 7.3%

  4. #4 Stronghold Crusader HD (2012)
    95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 20,726 reviews2013
    Dev: Firefly Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    The highly anticipated sequel to the best-selling Stronghold, Stronghold Crusader HD throws you into historic battles and castle sieges from the Crusades with fiendish AI opponents, new units, 4 historical campaigns and over 100 unique skirmish missions.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 15%, City Builder 14%, Real Time Tactics 12.5%, Base Building 10.2%, Building 7.3%

  5. #5 Bread & Bravery
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Ennoble Studios
    Windows

    Return to the era of knights and castles in a uniquely satisfying mix of Settlement Building, RTS and Castle Simulation genres. Manage complex and realistic medieval production chains, build your army and defences, satisfy the King and lead your people to prosperity. Will you succeed as a new lord?

    Why similar: City Builder 14.4%, Colony Sim 11.5%, Base Building 10.4%, RTS 9.6%, Real Time Tactics 7.8%

  6. #6 Stronghold Legends: Steam Edition
    94% matchVery Positive88% of 2,632 reviews2016
    Dev: Firefly Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Catapult werewolves over castle walls, incinerate troops with dragon fire and command the Knights of the Round Table! This remaster of the mythical ‘castle sim’ features Steam multiplayer, Workshop support, new maps, achievements and DLC campaigns.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 14.4%, City Builder 14.1%, Real Time Tactics 12.5%, Base Building 8.3%, RTS 6.9%

  7. #7 Territory: Farming and Warfare
    92% matchVery Positive86% of 690 reviews2026
    Dev: Wit Studio
    Windows

    From a small village of a dozen people to a small kingdom of thousands of people. Arrange for residents to work, gathering, fishing and hunting, farming and mining, processing and manufacturing. Trade, accumulate supplies, increase your strength, and fight evil forces and monsters.

    Why similar: City Builder 14.8%, Colony Sim 11.6%, Base Building 11.5%, Real Time Tactics 10.3%, Automation 8.5%

  8. #8 Stronghold: Warlords
    93% matchMixed65% of 5,227 reviews2021
    Dev: Firefly Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Besiege Great Khans, Imperial warlords and Shōgun commanders in Stronghold: Warlords, the latest 'castle sim' from Firefly Studios. Command AI warlords across the battlefield as you build a castle economy and new gunpowder-fuelled siege engines!

    Why similar: City Builder 14.4%, Colony Sim 14.3%, Real Time Tactics 11.9%, Base Building 8.3%, RTS 7.2%

  9. #9 Stronghold 2: Steam Edition
    91% matchVery Positive89% of 5,569 reviews2017
    Dev: Firefly Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Tax, torture or treat your peasants! Rehabilitate criminals or sentence them to death? Decide as you enjoy jousting over a lavish banquet, all while under siege from the warmongering Lord Barclay.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 14.6%, City Builder 14.5%, Real Time Tactics 12.1%, Base Building 9%, RTS 7.8%

  10. #10 The Stronghold Collection
    91% matchVery Positive89% of 5,569 reviews2009
    Dev: FireFly Studios
    Windows

    Enjoy the complete medieval experience in The Stronghold Collection, featuring five real-time strategy games. Create and defend your castle stronghold as you expand your lands, survey the castle life in your domain, host great jousting festivals and feasts, or conduct public executions to keep the peasantry in line.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 14.6%, City Builder 14.5%, Real Time Tactics 12.1%, Base Building 9%, RTS 7.8%

  11. #11 Kingdoms and Castles
    90% matchVery Positive93% of 30,837 reviews2017
    Dev: Lion Shield, LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Kingdoms and Castles is a city-building simulation game about growing a kingdom from a tiny hamlet to a sprawling city and imposing castle. Make trade agreements, alliance, and war with neighboring AI controlled kingdoms. Each villager and resource is individually simulated.

    Why similar: City Builder 26.3%, Colony Sim 24.3%, Medieval 8.2%, Building 8.1%, Base Building 7.5%

  12. #12 VENOY
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Mathis WischeroppPub: LaboratoryGames
    Windows

    VENOY is a relaxing real-time strategy game with deep settler logistics and true sandbox freedom. Build your medieval colony, optimize production chains and defend it against enemies!

    Why similar: Colony Sim 20.6%, City Builder 17.3%, RTS 13.4%, Base Building 10.4%, Strategy 9.1%

  13. #13 Towers & Goblins: The Last Stand
    89% matchPositive86% of 20 reviews2025
    Dev: Axella Games
    Windows

    Build towers, manage resources, and lead units to defend your kingdom against goblins. Every decision you make determines your kingdom's fate.

    Why similar: City Builder 15.2%, Colony Sim 14.8%, Base Building 12.2%, Real Time Tactics 10.6%, RTS 10.6%

  14. #14 Egypt
    88% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: Ancient Cat
    Windows

    Command the sands of Egypt in this epic RTS! Build magnificent cities, lead mythic armies, and harness the power of the gods. Shape the Nile, forge alliances, and rise to become Pharaoh in a world of strategy, intrigue, and breathtaking battles. Your legacy awaits—rule wisely!

    Why similar: City Builder 17.3%, Colony Sim 15.2%, Base Building 12.6%, Building 8.3%, Resource Management 7.6%

  15. #15 Of Life and Land
    87% matchVery Positive86% of 351 reviews2025
    Dev: KerzovenPub: Metaroot
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    Of Life and Land is a charming settlement-building strategy game paired with a rich simulation experience. Every animal and plant strives to find its place in nature while you lead your villagers to their future. Expand to different regions and trade with local factions to gain needed resources.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 15.8%, City Builder 15.2%, Base Building 11.2%, RTS 8.7%, Resource Management 7.2%

  16. #16 Kingdom Workshop
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Dmitry Medvedev
    Windows

    Become a workshop owner! Build base, plan manufacture, hire workers, trade and finally decide the outcome of the war between the kingdoms.

    Why similar: City Builder 15.6%, Colony Sim 15%, Base Building 11.4%, Building 9.9%, Medieval 8.7%

  17. #17 Settlements Rising
    86% matchVery Positive82% of 412 reviews2025
    Dev: The Catalyst Crew
    Windows

    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.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 21%, City Builder 20.3%, Base Building 9.7%, Resource Management 8.6%, Building 7.7%

  18. #18 Recovery Syndicate
    85% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Bumblebee Studios
    Windows

    Recovery Syndicate is a prequel to Abeyance, in which you are the leader of one of the factions trying to reconstruct the economy of the galaxy. You must build and manage your colony's resources carefully, while watching out for rival factions who are also vying for supremacy.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 16.2%, City Builder 15.8%, Real Time Tactics 13.8%, Base Building 11.3%, RTS 10.9%

  19. #19 Rise Under the Warstorm
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Last Signal
    Windows

    Rise Under the Warstorm is a strategy game focused on automation, production, and base defense. Gather resources, build automated production lines, optimize your economy, train armies, and protect your settlement against enemy waves.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 17.1%, Real Time Tactics 15.6%, Automation 13.7%, City Builder 11.9%, Base Building 9.6%

  20. #20 Foundation
    82% matchVery Positive86% of 23,481 reviews2025
    Dev: Polymorph Games
    Windows
    Median: 11.0 hrsMean: 26.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Foundation is a grid-less, laidback medieval city-building game with a focus on organic development, monument construction and resource management.

    Why similar: City Builder 30.5%, Colony Sim 9.6%, Medieval 9.5%, Resource Management 7.1%, Building 6.8%

  21. #21 Angkor: The Holy City
    83% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: William Parsons
    Windows

    Angkor: The Holy City is a unique village-builder game about growing a thriving town under the all-seeing eyes of the Gods. Construct intricate temples to honor them and research technologies to counter their wrath, all while expanding your village and contending with an ever-growing population.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 19.7%, City Builder 19%, Base Building 9.9%, Building 8.6%, Resource Management 8.2%

  22. #22 Pinevale Settlements
    82% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2024
    Dev: Kinetic Quasar Games
    Windows

    Build a colony from scratch, set up production chains, and defend against raids. Manage resources, research technologies, expand your settlement, and survive each escalating wave!

    Why similar: City Builder 21.5%, Base Building 17.5%, Colony Sim 13%, Resource Management 11.6%, Building 9.5%

  23. #23 Tokeis
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Toe Key
    Windows

    Tokeis is a board-like real-time city builder about growing your town from a tiny tile to a hexagonal empire. Collect tokens, manage resources, reorganize inefficiencies, and fortify your economy. Handle the harsh weather and defend against raiders trying to steal your riches!

    Why similar: City Builder 18.7%, Colony Sim 15.4%, Base Building 9.2%, RTS 8.8%, Resource Management 8.4%

  24. #24 Patron
    81% matchMostly Positive72% of 3,136 reviews2021
    Dev: Overseer Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Patron is a survival city builder with a unique social dynamics system. Gather and produce resources, build your fledgling village into a prosperous city and navigate the intricate social tensions before they reach boiling point.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 23%, City Builder 21.8%, Base Building 8.8%, Resource Management 6.6%, Medieval 6.6%

  25. #25 Diplomacy is Not an Option: Shareware
    78% matchVery Positive92% of 582 reviews2025
    Dev: Door 407
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    Diplomacy is Not an Option: Shareware is a free prequel to the original game. In a medieval fantasy world, you are to build settlements, raise huge armies, and defend against massive hordes of enemies. Learn how Ironbrow clan shaped the world's map the first time - if you survive, that is.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 19.3%, City Builder 18.3%, Base Building 11.7%, RTS 10.9%, Building 7.5%

  26. #26 Ostriv
    80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 7,359 reviews2020
    Dev: yevhen8
    Windows
    Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 36.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Ostriv is a city-building game that puts you in a role of a governor of an 18th century Ukrainian town to challenge your creative skills and management abilities.

    Why similar: City Builder 19.4%, Colony Sim 16.9%, Base Building 11%, Historical 8.8%, Building 7.8%

  27. #27 Crowncity
    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Haon Games
    Windows

    Building and managing a late medieval city is a series of challenges. Build wells to provide drinking water, markets to provide bread and food, and theaters to collect performance tax. Stage mode continues an interesting story and journey, random map mode fills each game with a new experience.

    Why similar: City Builder 20.7%, Building 10.8%, Historical 9.9%, Medieval 9.1%, Colony Sim 9%

  28. #28 El Dorado: The Golden City Builder - Prologue
    79% matchMostly Positive72% of 236 reviews2024
    Dev: Hobo BunchPub: Gameparic
    Windows

    The Prologue is just part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full version of the game. El Dorado - Prologue is a strategy city-building game in which you plan, build and develop your settlement to conquer Jukatan and earn the title of The Golden City. Become a leader, whom even Gods will bow to.

    Why similar: City Builder 16%, Colony Sim 15.9%, RTS 9.2%, Base Building 9.1%, Resource Management 7.6%

  29. #29 After Long Night
    77% matchMostly Positive79% of 434 reviews2025
    Dev: 疯狗工作室Pub: OKJOY
    Windows

    After Long Night is a sandbox survival RTS. Build and fortify your base, scavenge every corner for vital resources, craft deadly weapons, and raise a militia to fight off relentless zombie hordes that strike every night. In this world, scavenging isn't just survival—it's strategy, power and war.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 17.5%, City Builder 13.5%, Base Building 12.2%, RTS 11.2%, Real Time Tactics 8.6%

  30. #30 Becastled
    76% matchVery Positive82% of 5,494 reviews2025
    Dev: Mana Potion Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Build a castle by day and defend it by night. Becastled blends cozy city-building with challenging tower defense strategy. Lead the Sun Kingdom’s last stand against the Moon Beasts and end the ancient conflict between light and darkness!

    Why similar: Base Building 20.2%, City Builder 19.9%, Colony Sim 16%, RTS 10.7%, Building 8.7%

  31. #31 Feudal Craft
    77% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: anratio
    Windows

    Immerse yourself in an exciting medieval settlement simulator where you will have to fight for your place in the feudal hierarchy. Use a smart strategy to develop your settlement. After all, it is the skills and equipment of each peasant that can make the difference.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 18%, City Builder 14.3%, Base Building 11.1%, RTS 9.4%, Building 8.3%

  32. #32 Founders' Fortune
    78% matchVery Positive80% of 2,168 reviews2020
    Dev: Dionic Software
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    A fantasy village builder focusing on creative building, colonist psychology and base defense. Handle resources, farming, production, tools, diplomacy, families, trading, defense, and research, as well as the wishes, expectations, thoughts, and equipment of every villager.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 30.7%, City Builder 18.5%, Base Building 14.8%, Building 8.5%, Resource Management 4.9%

  33. #33 Plebs
    76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
    Dev: PixelWhipped
    Windows

    Plebs is a casual real time strategy game about controlling ancient Nations to victory through strategic town building, creating mighty and diverse armies, and intelligent resource management. Battle through the Campaign, Survive endless waves of enemies, or Skirmish on a variety of levels.

    Why similar: City Builder 17.9%, Real Time Tactics 14.9%, RTS 14.3%, Base Building 14.1%, Resource Management 10.1%

  34. #34 Cog Foo
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Anforus Games
    Windows

    A battle-laden automation game where you have to manufacture everything from battle units down to every bullet! Engage in battles to gather survivors. Manage and feed your people. Mine, farm and Optimize production lines. Can you lead your people to victory?

    Why similar: Colony Sim 15.6%, City Builder 14.4%, Base Building 11.5%, Real Time Tactics 11.2%, Automation 10.4%

  35. #35 LouLan Kingdom
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MockingCrown Games
    Windows

    Loulan Kingdom is a city-building survival and real-time strategy game. As the ruler of Loulan, you must build your city amid a perilous desert oasis, grow your power through the Silk Road, and fight to protect your kingdom—until the very end.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 20.2%, City Builder 17.6%, Real Time Tactics 15.1%, Base Building 11.3%, RTS 9.6%

  36. #36 Kingdoms Reborn
    75% matchVery Positive91% of 9,531 reviews2020
    Dev: Earthshine
    Windows
    Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 24.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    A city builder with simulated citizens, set in a procedurally-generated world map. Grow your kingdom through the eras from a tiny medieval hamlet into a prosperous global empire! Cooperate or compete in real-time with your friends in multiplayer mode.

    Why similar: City Builder 27.4%, Colony Sim 19.3%, Base Building 13%, Resource Management 6.3%, RTS 6.2%

  37. #37 The First Settlement VR
    73% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2025
    Dev: Christian Wendt
    Windows

    Build and manage a growing medieval town in The First Settlement VR. Place over 50 buildings, manage citizens and merchants, run production chains and trade with neighbouring towns – all in an evolving sandbox city builder experienced entirely in VR.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 19.6%, City Builder 17.1%, Base Building 10.9%, RTS 9.5%, Building 8.9%

  38. #38 Our Freedom: Prologue
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Vladyslav LytvynovPub: Two Cakes Studio
    Windows

    The medieval world is waiting for you! Stand up for your people and help them defend their freedom! Build your village, win battles and tournaments, and lead your settlement to prosperity in colony sim RPG Our Freedom: Prologue!

    Why similar: Colony Sim 20.2%, City Builder 19.2%, Base Building 15.8%, Strategy 10.9%, Simulation 8.7%

  39. #39 Towerfolk
    73% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2026
    Dev: 99 Interactive
    Windows

    In a medieval world, gather resources, build your city, and manage your people. Deal with theft and internal conflicts, complete royal missions, and fight enemies on the battlefield. Use strategy and economic management to keep your city thriving.

    Why similar: City Builder 17.6%, Colony Sim 16.4%, Base Building 13.9%, Real Time Tactics 8.6%, Medieval 8.6%

  40. #40 Ground of Aces
    72% matchVery Positive85% of 1,315 reviews2025
    Dev: Blindflug Studios AG
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Take command of a remote military air base during World War II. Build your own airfield, manage iconic aircraft and oversee your crew’s well-being. Prepare them against air raids and send your pilots on dangerous missions. Survive and help your nation win the war!

    Why similar: Colony Sim 16.9%, City Builder 14.4%, Base Building 12.4%, RTS 8.7%, Building 7.6%

  41. #41 Kolo
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MTandi
    Windows

    Kolo is a medieval settlement simulator where you lead a group of adventurers ready to start a new life in the wilderness.

    Why similar: City Builder 18.4%, Colony Sim 18.2%, Base Building 11.5%, Resource Management 9.6%, Medieval 8.7%

  42. #42 The Crust
    72% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,397 reviews2024
    Dev: VEOM StudioPub: Crytivo
    Windows
    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 22.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Automate a lunar base as you become the savior of humanity exploring the future on the moon. Mine, craft, research, and trade resources with Earth in this gripping narrative basebuilder.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 19.5%, City Builder 14.4%, Base Building 14.4%, Automation 12%, Resource Management 9.1%

  43. #43 Defender's Dynasty
    71% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2025
    Dev: Hyper Cloud Games
    Windows · Mac

    A 2D Strategic Base Defender game set in Medieval times. As relentless Waves of enemy forces threaten your Stronghold, you must gather Resources, Fortify your Defenses and lead your Rebellion. Prepare to strengthen your Base and manage your Resources. But beaware of the Storms!

    Why similar: City Builder 19.2%, Base Building 13.9%, Real Time Tactics 13.8%, Colony Sim 9.8%, Medieval 8.8%

  44. #44 Oxygen: First Breath
    71% matchVery Positive89% of 1,643 reviews2022
    Dev: Turquoise Revival GamesPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 40%

    This is a free version of Oxygen, featuring the first 50 game-days. Build your city around the Oxygen Center and ensure your people's survival in a post-apocalyptic future, threatened by crack explosions, deadly winds, droughts and frosts. Lead your people and keep the Oxygen Center running!

    Why similar: City Builder 20.4%, Colony Sim 19.6%, Base Building 15.9%, Resource Management 9.5%, Building 8.4%

  45. #45 Tutankhamun – Builders of the Eternal
    70% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: TreeByte Software
    Windows

    A 3D city-builder where you farm the Nile, worship powerful gods, train armies, trade with distant regions, and construct monumental works worthy of ancient Egypt.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 22.7%, City Builder 22%, Strategy 11.4%, Base Building 10.1%, Simulation 9.1%

  46. #46 First Feudal
    71% matchMostly Positive76% of 627 reviews2021
    Dev: Harpoon Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Become a real medieval feudal lord: start with a small village and build it up into an enormous impenetrable castle. You will have to repel enemy raids: hide behind thick walls, lure your enemies into strategically placed traps, and even lead your loyal peasants into battle.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 21.5%, City Builder 15.9%, Base Building 14.2%, Resource Management 9.6%, Building 9.5%

  47. #47 Outlands
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: HugMeGames
    Windows

    Build, Upgrade, Reset, Repeat

    Why similar: Colony Sim 23.1%, City Builder 22.3%, Real Time Tactics 14.3%, Strategy 10.3%, Simulation 9.8%

  48. #48 Aztecs: The Last Sun
    69% matchMostly Positive78% of 98 reviews2025
    Dev: Play2Chill S.A.Pub: Toplitz Productions
    Windows

    Rule Tenochtitlan in this survival city-builder where gods decide your fate. Expand the capital, perform sacred rituals, and withstand the coming darkness. Build, grow, sacrifice, survive - or watch the last sun set forever.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 17.2%, City Builder 16.4%, Base Building 11.3%, RTS 8.5%, Resource Management 8.4%

  49. #49 The First Explorers®
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Buchwald Interactive
    Windows

    The First Explorers® is a settlers-like game, that offers the perfect mix of organic city-building and RTS in a bustling world. Set in the time of antiquity in Europe, you will play as the Romans, Carthaginians or Gauls. Are you ready to raise an army backed by a thriving economy?

    Why similar: Colony Sim 19.9%, City Builder 19.2%, RTS 12.5%, Building 9.1%, Economy 8.6%

  50. #50 Warwolf Project
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Silas Santos
    Windows

    A medieval real-time strategy game focused on castle building, medieval warfare, and economy.

    Why similar: City Builder 21.1%, RTS 13.6%, Real Time Tactics 10.6%, Building 9.7%, Strategy 9.3%

  51. #51 Celestial Empire: Prologue
    67% matchVery Positive85% of 370 reviews2025
    Dev: President Studio
    Windows

    Embrace your duties as a new provincial governor. Experience the beauty of ancient China, design the city of your dreams, and take care of your people’s needs. Earn the Gods’ favor to maintain the Mandate of Heaven for the ruling dynasty.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 19.6%, City Builder 17.9%, Base Building 10.7%, Building 8.8%, Historical 8.7%

  52. #52 Airborne Empire
    68% matchVery Positive91% of 688 reviews2025
    Dev: The Wandering Band LLCPub: Stray Fawn Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    Build your sky city while exploring a vast landscape in this Open World RPG City Builder. Combining the methodical construction and management of a city builder; the unique lift, balance, and propulsion needed for a flying city; and the compelling characters, dangers, and adventures of an RPG!

    Why similar: Colony Sim 19.2%, City Builder 16.7%, Base Building 11.4%, Building 9.1%, RTS 8.2%

  53. #53 Forgotten Vale
    69% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Rospeath Studios
    Windows

    Cast into an idyllic wilderness, will you endure? A sandbox city-building game featuring a deceptively cheerful world: build freely —no grids— plus a fully simulated economy, intricate production chains, deep research tree, and growth you can feel. Can your people survive the winter?

    Why similar: Colony Sim 20.1%, City Builder 19.2%, Base Building 10.1%, Building 8.8%, RTS 8.5%

  54. #54 Mistlands: Wheats & Demons
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Silence Studios
    Windows

    Become a mayor of a small town in a medieval city builder with advanced villager management. Develop a settlement in lands teeming with demons and other evil spirits. Consider the traits, desires and abilities of residents to survive and prosper.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 21.3%, City Builder 20.9%, Base Building 14%, Building 9.2%, Medieval 8.1%

  55. #55 Oxygen
    68% matchMostly Positive73% of 865 reviews2023
    Dev: Turquoise Revival GamesPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Oxygen is a survival city builder. Build your city around the Oxygen Center and ensure your people's survival in a post-apocalyptic future, threatened by crack explosions, deadly winds, droughts and frosts. Lead your people and more importantly keep the Oxygen Center running!

    Why similar: Colony Sim 19.2%, City Builder 19%, Base Building 14.4%, Resource Management 9.2%, Building 8.2%

  56. #56 Settlement Survival
    67% matchVery Positive86% of 7,842 reviews2022
    Dev: Gleamer StudioPub: Team17
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    In this city-building game, you will lead a group of survivors in their search for a new home. Manipulate the landscape, manage limited supplies, plant crops, hunt wildlife, gather resources, and develop trade routes to build a bustling and unique town.

    Why similar: City Builder 23.1%, Colony Sim 21.1%, Building 10.6%, Medieval 9.8%, Base Building 8.4%

  57. #57 Architects of Shangri-La
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: SlavGames
    Windows

    Visit the mythical land of Shangri-La! Govern the legendary state, build cities, take care of its citizens, protect them, provide with spiritual and political guidance. Let yourself be amazed by its mountain beauty. Help Shangri-La defend against enemies who do not share its peaceful vision.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 21.5%, City Builder 19.7%, Base Building 12.3%, RTS 11.5%, Building 9.4%

  58. #58 Peasants
    66% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Meeki Games
    Windows

    A city builder with a twist - Putting the focus of the game on the peasants who live and grow in your community. Cater for them, deal with their shortcomings and just maybe they will thrive.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 25.8%, City Builder 22.4%, Base Building 11.8%, Medieval 10.4%, Building 9%

  59. #59 Gnome Glen
    66% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: Enchanted Pumpkin Co.
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Gnome Glen is a relaxing survival colony sim / city builder that blends cozy charm with satisfying depth. Gather resources, build homes, farm crops, research techs and watch your gnome village come to life.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 20.7%, City Builder 18.1%, Base Building 13.4%, Resource Management 9.1%, Building 8%

Based on tag similarity + player behavior
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