Games Like Ascension

Rise up in a search for immortality in this strategy sim and management game based on Chinese mythology. Rebuild your sect and train new disciples through the path of cultivation. Research magic and gather mystical artifacts, face ancient dangers and other sects in your path to spiritual ascension.

Why similar: Xianxia 47.8% ★, Mythology 19%, Sandbox 13.4%, Strategy 5.7%, Base Building 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive sect-management simulation that mirrors the core cultivation and base-building mechanics found in Ascension.

Tale of Immortal is an open-world sandbox based on Chinese mythology and cultivation. You will grow to become immortal, conquer the beasts from the Classic of Mountains and Season, make your choices carefully and grasp your own destiny.

Why similar: Mythology 33.1%, Strategy RPG 23.4%, Sandbox 17.8%, Management 16.2%, Exploration 8%

Why You'll Like It: An essential open-world sandbox that captures the essence of ascending from a mortal disciple to a powerful immortal.

Once there was a prosperous village of Martials, now none of it remains. As the son of the former Master, you will lead your followers to rebuild this village. Recruit followers and enter the mysterious illusional domain, acquire lost wonders. Will you see the rebirth of ancestors’ glory again?

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 24.4%, Resource Management 19.7%, Building 17%, Base Building 16.8%, Sandbox 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines sect-building with resource management and roguelite elements, closely matching the management loop of the seed game.

To escape from pursuit, as the leader of your sect, guide your disciples to rise again! Engage in farming and hunting, train in martial arts, and forge weapons and armor. Build your sect's base and fortifications from the ground up to survive in this perilous, ambition-filled martial world!

Why similar: 4X 39.6% ★, Building 14.9%, Sandbox 14.4%, Management 12.8%, Base Building 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on colony simulation and management with a strong emphasis on wuxia and xianxia thematic elements.

Forge an empire under the watchful eyes of the gods! Take care of your people, develop efficient production chains and trade with other landlords. Ensure their survival through harsh winters and disasters.

Why similar: Mythology 20.1%, Building 16%, Sandbox 14.2%, Economy 13.6%, Resource Management 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A city-builder that captures the aesthetic and management challenges of governing a settlement in a Chinese fantasy world.

Destiny of Immortal is a cultivation RPG with branching plots and the nonstop wish-fulfillment thrills of a top web novel. At creation's dawn, a few Treasures of Creation were born, each world-reshaping. One falls into your hands by chance—and your immortal rise begins.

Why similar: Xianxia 52.2% ★, Strategy RPG 13.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%, Sandbox 9.4%, Economy 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: An early-access title that emphasizes xianxia exploration and story-driven progression.

玩家扮演一位家族老祖，开创一个家族，然后在一片海域中，占领一个修仙小岛，带领家族逐渐壮大发展的故事，在壮大过程中你可以攻占其他修真小岛，探索深海，秘境探宝等等。

Why similar: Strategy RPG 34.9%, Resource Management 22.1%, Management 15.5%, Political Sim 13.2% ★, Strategy 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: A management-heavy strategy game that centers on the growth and legacy of a cultivation-focused clan.

Incremental clicker strategy, where you expand, construct, research, fight, collect heroes and make choices between good and evil. Ascend through difficulty tiers by playing through challenge campaign going back and forth through history. Mammoths included.

Why similar: 4X 33.8% ★, Mythology 15.9%, Resource Management 11.4%, Building 9.7%, Base Building 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A 4X strategy game that utilizes incremental progression mechanics to manage the growth of a civilization.

Wandering Sword is a Chinese martial-arts RPG where you play a young swordsman caught up in a feud and nearly dies. Escaping the event puts you on the path of pursuing the highest form of martial arts and exploring the pugilistic world to become the great hero you are always destined to be.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 54.5%, Strategy 39.1%, Singleplayer 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features deep martial arts progression and world exploration that complements the cultivation journey of the seed game.

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: 4X 30% ★, Building 12.5%, Sandbox 10.9%, Resource Management 10.7%, Economy 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Provides deep colony management and dynasty building that mirrors the sect-leader responsibilities in Ascension.

Hero's Adventure:Road to Passion is a wuxia open-world RPG. You will commence your journey as an underdog in the tumultuous Martial World and will be met with a wide array of choices as you navigate your own heroic saga.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 60.9%, Strategy 34.3%, Singleplayer 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A sandbox wuxia RPG that offers significant freedom in character development and world interaction.

Step into the role of a lord, starting from scratch to build your kingdom. Gather resources, construct buildings, recruit troops, explore, and embark on adventures to continuously expand your territory and defend your homeland.

Why similar: 4X 33.5% ★, Resource Management 12%, Base Building 10.5%, Building 9.5%, Economy 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features strategy and base-building mechanics that focus on expansion and exploration.

Bringing you to an exotic desert where you’ll recruit, train, and guide your troops into battle against rival cities and factions. Embark on an adventure that’s uniquely yours; Customizable characters, professions, and factions. The land is filled with a variety of hidden secrets.

Why similar: Sandbox 43.7%, Strategy 29.3%, Top-Down 23.5%, Singleplayer 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy-RPG hybrid that features massive scale and sandbox management elements in a fantasy setting.

A fantasy strategy with turn-based tactical combat where your goal is to become a God. Build your empire, forge alliances, ascend to godhood, then watch every ally turn on you the moment you're about to win.

Why similar: 4X 36.8% ★, Strategy RPG 16.8%, Building 12.8%, Management 9.8%, Top-Down 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A 4X strategy-RPG that incorporates turn-based combat and faction management.

Step into the shoes of a fallen clan leader, starting with nothing but a crumbling estate and a handful of hopes, rising through careful planning, trade, and diplomacy to become one of the most powerful families in the land. Now it’s time to forge a legendary dynasty that leaves its mark on history.

Why similar: Sandbox 22%, Management 20.1%, Economy 16.9%, Resource Management 14.3%, Base Building 12%

Why You'll Like It: Centers on management and diplomacy within a sandbox environment, requiring careful planning and resource allocation.

Card Cultivation is a card management game that visualizes the process of cultivating immortality through cards. In the game, you will play as a cultivation practitioner: cultivate techniques, explore treasures, and craft weapons, Throughout re-cultivation, you will recover memory.

Why similar: Xianxia 60.1% ★, Resource Management 12%, Sandbox 11%, Management 10.6%, Exploration 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Utilizes card-based mechanics to represent the complex cultivation and time-management aspects of the genre.

Unite Ancient China under your rule through a thrilling blend of turn-based empire building and real-time battles. Use the Guanxi System and diplomacy to forge alliances, and build powerful armies with hundreds of unique infantry, cavalry and war machine units.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 39.7%, Strategy 33.1%, Real Time Tactics 18.9%, Sandbox 5.4%, Fantasy 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers grand strategy and management set in a historical Chinese context that resonates with the setting of the seed game.

Rule a fantasy realm of your own design! Explore new magical realms in Age of Wonders’ signature blend of 4X strategy and turn-based tactical combat. Control a faction that grows and changes as you expand your empire with each turn!

Why similar: 4X 44.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.8%, Strategy RPG 17%, Strategy 7.9%, Fantasy 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A high-fantasy 4X strategy game that excels in faction customization and turn-based tactical combat.

Craft mythical treasures. Perfect your stance. Shatter your limits. Ascend from Nine Mountains is a cultivation RPG where deep crafting, tactical combat, and meaningful relationships intertwine. Your choices carve the way from mortal obscurity to legend.

Why similar: Xianxia 81.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.8%, Fantasy 4%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features crafting and auto-battler mechanics set within a xianxia-themed world.

Celestial beings see mortals as pawns—but you were never meant to exist on destiny's board. Recruit 15 companions, lead them through warring factions and hidden realms in tactical grid combat. Deep build-crafting fuels brain-burning strategy. 30+ hours in Early Access, updated through launch.

Why similar: Strategy RPG 25.3%, Xianxia 22.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 21.6%, Strategy 8.3%, Top-Down 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical turn-based strategy game that focuses on squad-level management and combat.

ENDLESS Legend™ is a 4X turn-based fantasy strategy game by the creators of ENDLESS Space™ and Dungeon of the ENDLESS™. Control every aspect of your civilization as you struggle to save your homeworld Auriga. Create your own Legend!

Why similar: 4X 47.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.1%, Hex Grid 15% ★, Strategy 12.4%, Fantasy 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fantasy 4X game with unique faction mechanics and deep resource management that aligns with the genre requirements.

Mandate Order is a Warring States war city-builder set in ancient China. Build a stronghold, manage industries and logistics, recruit scholars from the Hundred Schools of Thought, raise armies, and command real-time tactical battles with thousands of soldiers.

Why similar: Building 18.7%, 4X 16.2% ★, Resource Management 14.6%, Management 12%, Base Building 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A city-builder and strategy game that focuses on the logistical challenges of managing a growing territory.

Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind?

Why similar: 4X 41.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.3%, Economy 11.9%, Management 11.1%, Sandbox 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on dynasty management and 4X strategy, providing a grounded experience similar to managing a sect's lineage.

This Three Kingdoms sandbox RPG lets you do whatever you wish in the late Han Dynasty. Be a ruler, courtier, or hermit. Make friends, marry, raise children, manage estates, train yourself & allies, govern, drill troops, experience & alter history, and conquer all to win the hearts of the people.

Why similar: Strategy RPG 30.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 29.7%, Building 16.7%, Strategy 13.3%, Top-Down 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: Blends simulation and strategy with RPG elements in a classic Chinese setting.

《天地归虚》是一款中国上古神话题材的修仙RPG+策略战棋游戏。玩家扮演一名落魄宗门的掌门人，游历神秘莫测的太初世界，经营门派培养弟子，寻仙求道提升修为，探索太初世界天道倾斜的原因，揭露诸仙背后隐藏的阴谋，打破命运的樊笼，谱写属于自己的神话传说。

Why similar: Mythology 39.8%, Strategy RPG 23.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 23.6%, Exploration 6.2%, Fantasy 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A mythology-based strategy game that utilizes turn-based combat and choice-driven narrative elements.

"The Scroll of Taiwu" is an indie game themed around Chinese mythology and wuxia. Players assume the role of the mysterious "heir of the Taiwu clan" in an alternate ancient China, working through generations of heirs to defeat a powerful hereditary enemy and shape the fate of the human world.

Why similar: Xianxia 45% ★, Mythology 16.3%, Sandbox 11.7%, Strategy RPG 11.3%, Building 9.8%

"Legion War" is a 4X strategy game in a fantasy setting. You can build and expand your territory, explore unknown lands, and search for mysterious treasure, cultivate your own heroes and troops while exterminating your opponent's, and challenge the god who rules the world behind the scenes.

Why similar: 4X 44.3% ★, Hex Grid 26.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.9%, Strategy 8.7%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: An indie turn-based strategy game that provides a focused tactical experience on a hex-grid.

This realistic cultivation RPG features immersive AI NPC interaction. Enjoy strategic turn-based battles, cinematic stories, elixir refining and artifact crafting. Choose your own cultivation path, bond with companions, and create your unique immortal journey.

Why similar: Xianxia 59.9% ★, Strategy RPG 16.1%, Mythology 15.9%, Fantasy 3.9%, Strategy 3.7%

The beasts have ravaged your ancestral sect, leaving you as the sole survivor. With your cultivation regressed to Qi Condensation stage, you must start anew. Rebuild strength, recruit disciples, and uncover the dark truth behind the disaster.

Why similar: Xianxia 44.2% ★, Mythology 12.3%, Strategy RPG 10.7%, Resource Management 7.8%, Sandbox 7%

From Village to Empire is an indie turn based strategy game with a historical setting. Build cities, research technologies, and train units to discover new lands and conquer the world!

Why similar: 4X 34.1% ★, Hex Grid 20.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.8%, Strategy 11.9%, Building 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A 4X strategy game that emphasizes hex-grid expansion and early-game development.

《仙之气》是一款以体验修仙世界观下的沙盒经营RPG游戏，游戏概念源自道家思想中的炼气，玩家需要收集和运用各种气息来改造地图和修炼自身，炼制丹药和造物等，同时修补破碎的位面，最终找到或合成仙之气完成飞升。

Why similar: Xianxia 33.4% ★, Building 18.6%, Sandbox 16.8%, Strategy RPG 11%, Exploration 9.1%

仙途有尽道无尽，探索风格迥异又危险重重的世界，追寻传说中的不传之秘，打造专属至宝，从数百种灵法与神通中，构建属于自己的战斗流派。于此方世界吐纳天地灵气，探索多方世界，结识仙友道侣，请尽情体验修仙RPG游戏《道衍诀》。

Why similar: Mythology 21.5%, 4X 19.4% ★, Strategy RPG 17.6%, Hex Grid 15% ★, Sandbox 10.3%

This is a xiuzhen simulation placement game! From the refining of qi, building the foundation to the ascension of the celestial realm, crossed into the divine realm. （The game has been updated with the english mod, but you will need to select the "english" beta in the properties option to update it）

Why similar: Mythology 62.8%, Strategy 21.5%, Fantasy 14%, Singleplayer 1.7%

《觅长生》是一款想要还原真实修仙世界的开放世界角色扮演游戏。 在这里，你可以体验到从零开始一步步积攒修为突破境界的逆天修仙之旅，也可以体验到那些充满修仙味的故事和剧情。当然也少不了寻求奇遇、探索秘境，更可以和游戏中的角色互动，与人为善或是杀人夺宝全都由你自己抉择。

Why similar: Xianxia 67.8% ★, Strategy RPG 14.3%, Strategy 7.5%, Fantasy 5.6%, Exploration 3.8%

This is a casual strategic placement game. In the aerial world set in ancient China, players will play the role of a descendant of the Immortal Cultivation Sect. Travel through the barren continent, obtain various resources, build your sect, and ultimately ascend to the immortal realm.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 22.3%, Strategy RPG 18.7%, Mythology 17.4%, Resource Management 16.3%, Management 12.7%

JIANGHU CHRONICLES is a Wuxia-themed clan simulator, which focuses on simulating Jianghu clans and experiencing realistic battle. Set up a clan of your own, recruit disciples, complete missions... And eventually make your clan second to none by improving its power and reputation.

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 46.6%, Base Building 30.1%, Top-Down 15.2%, Exploration 6%, Singleplayer 2%

想书写你的龙傲天修仙人生吗？《轮回修仙传》是一款以修仙为题材的多结局多周目轮回式Roguelike人生模拟类游戏。沉浸式体验「我命由我不由天」的逆袭剧本，经历一世又一世的劫难，轮回点化作登仙台阶，结识修仙路上的红颜道侣，合理规划你的修炼和行动，不断突破境界，直到你一拳轰碎这天道约束！

Why similar: Xianxia 92.9% ★, Strategy 6.4%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Forge your epic in Huaxia: Warring States. Form your clan, conquer the lands, and build an empire. The fate of heaven & earth lies within you hands.

Why similar: 4X 34.3% ★, Real Time Tactics 19.5%, Strategy RPG 17.5%, Sandbox 11.7%, Management 10.9%

An idle xianxia game about clawing your way from a nobody to a god. Sit, absorb Qi, break through realms, die - and come back stronger. Every death unlocks new paths, races, and systems. Defy the heavens one life at a time... then conquer galaxies, universes and... more?

Why similar: Xianxia 85.5% ★, Sandbox 8.3%, Management 3.8%, Fantasy 2.4%

A vertical kingdom in the sky! Plan your ascent from the harsh Sand Zone, rising layer by layer as you and your Towertizens stand together against looming disasters. Build trade ports and vertical supply networks. Perform Rituals to shape miracles, and witness the prosperity of this rising nation.

Why similar: Building 20.2%, Resource Management 19.2%, Sandbox 16.6%, Economy 15.9%, Management 12.4%

A Giant Strategy Sandbox experience set in Warlord China. *Tons of playable factions! *Communist insurgents, * Boxers like rebels, *Greedy warlords, *Mongol riders, *A mad russian baron, *Shanghai gangsters, *And armored trains!

Why similar: 4X 36.1% ★, Political Sim 17.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Strategy RPG 10.9%, Economy 7.8%

Lead nomadic families through the Stone Age in this turn-based 4X strategy game with in-depth characters, cultures, and ecosystems. Explore the wilderness, hunt megafauna, outsmart competitors in trade & autobattler combat. Discover fire, agriculture, politics... and survive to tell the tale.

Why similar: 4X 34.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Hex Grid 11.5% ★, Sandbox 10.4%, Resource Management 7.7%

This is an IDLE cultivation game. Rise from mortal to immortal! Explore a world inspired by Confucian, Buddhist, and Taoist traditions as you master swordplay, elemental magic, or Buddhist powers. Grow spirit crops, craft items, defeat monsters, and loot treasures. Your path to immortality awaits!

Why similar: Strategy RPG 54.8%, Strategy 43.8%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Sky Realm Idle is a Xianxia RPG combining Spirit Array strategy with estate management. Forge artifacts, cultivate pills, and recruit companions. Ascend from mortal to immortal through deep customization and idle growth.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 44.3%, Management 38.3%, Base Building 17.4%

In 960 AD, the new Song Dynasty needs you! As magistrate, build a prosperous city from scratch. Develop bustling streets filled with businesses and entertainment, while navigating hidden crises of political strife and foreign invasions. How will you lead through these challenges?

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 19.3%, Strategy RPG 17.3%, Building 13.8%, Resource Management 13.5%, Economy 10.1%

《龙胤立志传》是一款融合门派经营的开放江湖武侠游戏。在各大门派割据一方的神州之上，你可以自由驰骋，历经奇遇，修炼神功，踏上行侠仗义或行凶作恶之路，也可以经营自己的门派，攻城略地，称霸一方，最终谱写一段独一无二的武林传奇。

Why similar: Strategy RPG 37.1%, Management 19.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 17%, Sandbox 15.5%, Strategy 8.8%

Milord is a Kingdom Management RPG with city-building mechanics. Immerse yourself in a world where your decisions shape your fiefdom's destiny. Rule wisely as you construct, strategize, and navigate the challenges of leadership. Will you rise to glory or crumble under the weight of your choices?

Why similar: 4X 36.3% ★, Strategy RPG 19%, Resource Management 13.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Top-Down 6.8%

Play your cards right to conquer the world in the Roguelite 4x. Explore mysterious lands, survive against the barbarian horde, and grow your stone age empire into the stars!

Why similar: 4X 41.4% ★, Hex Grid 18.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Building 9.7%, Management 7%

Create your Religion, raise your Disciples, and guide them to bring you glory! Inspire growth in your Disciples so they may challenge the false gods and convert their followers. Defeat your rivals, and become the One Truth!

Why similar: Strategy 52%, Turn-Based Strategy 43.6%, Singleplayer 4.3%

Build your cultivator through stats, Dao paths, and rebirth in a deep idle RPG where every choice shapes your progression.

Why similar: Xianxia 88.6% ★, Fantasy 11.4%

The glory of Rome is at your fingertips in this city-building game where you must appease the gods, enact laws, and develop complex supply chains to meet the needs of your citizens.

Why similar: 4X 27.6% ★, Building 13%, Sandbox 11.1%, Economy 10.8%, Resource Management 10.6%

A colony sim set in a post-apocalyptic dystopia. Build and defend your base. Manage your survivors. Engage raiders, aliens, Remnant soldiers and other factions in real-time-with-pause combat. Or use stealth to outwit them. Explore the massive world. Survive at all costs

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 22%, Strategy RPG 15.6%, Building 15%, Sandbox 11.8%, Management 11.5%

Embark on a magical journey in this captivating life simulation game. Escape to a welcoming valley, farm with spells, and master skills like fishing, crafting, and cooking. Engage in epic battles, strengthen the bonds with your companions, and build your dream home to achieve Immortal Life!

Why similar: Xianxia 77.1% ★, Building 11.1%, Economy 11%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Form a team, battle, AFK farming, loot grinding, divine weapon forging, artifact refining, pet catching, pet fusion, pet training... all the way to ascension!

Why similar: Xianxia 54% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 30.6%, Strategy 13.7%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Cultivation Story: Infinite Sword Realm is an action-packed roguelike deckbuilder rooted in Cultivation and Chinese mythology, where every action costs you lifespan. Enter the realm of Swords, balance power and mortality as you climb the path to immortality.

Why similar: Xianxia 64.7% ★, Mythology 25.9%, Strategy 8.4%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Greetings your Excellency. Time to rebuild, reform and prepare for new challenges in the People's Republic of Basenji. In this thrilling political strategy, you will appoint ministers and lead the country to success. Be careful — you may find yourself replaced in the next election.

Why similar: 4X 30.4% ★, Political Sim 13.1% ★, Sandbox 13%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Economy 8.6%

You are the first sentient AI, born into a city of opportunity. Transcend time and space in this strategy RPG to raise machine armies and defeat your foes, influence the world from the shadows, or pursue countless other goals. Your awakening was inevitable. The consequences? Uncertain.

Why similar: 4X 30.3% ★, Building 12.5%, Sandbox 10.9%, Resource Management 10.5%, Economy 10.5%

An alchemical automation game of ever-changing logistical puzzles across six Elemental planes. Each Element transforms how you generate power, move resources, and defend your factory. Cultivate your own garden of possibility with dozens of uniquely shaped structures in this hex-grid sandbox.

Why similar: Hex Grid 16.9% ★, Resource Management 16.1%, Sandbox 15.3%, Base Building 13.3%, Building 12.9%

A dark fantasy city builder where you must rebuild civilization in the face of apocalyptic rains. As the Queen’s Viceroy, lead humans, beavers, lizards, foxes, and harpies to reclaim the wilderness and secure a future for civilization's last survivors.

Why similar: 4X 30.7% ★, Building 12.7%, Resource Management 10.9%, Sandbox 10.7%, Economy 10.1%