Games Like Cultures - 8th Wonder of the World

The Vikings are back! Get this RTS classic!

Why similar: City Builder 36.3%, Strategy 29.2%, RTS 21.5%, Vikings 13% ★

Why You'll Like It: This is the direct sequel to the seed game and offers the most authentic continuation of its unique settler-management mechanics.

Let yourself be enchanted by the new world of Settlers with this modernized History Edition – in the midst of green forests and lush meadows, it will bustle again. You alone hold the fate of your kingdom in your hands. Which strategy will you choose?

Why similar: City Builder 49.1%, Strategy 34%, RTS 16.9%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the classic production chain and resource management DNA that defines the Cultures experience.

Build vibrant cities in a medieval world with this modernized version of The Settlers – Rise of an Empire. Each character leads their individual lives and can be observed by you at any time. Will you go down in history as a legendary king?

Why similar: City Builder 43.5%, Strategy 39.2%, RTS 17.3%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes the growth of a settlement through careful resource allocation and villager happiness management.

KNIGHTS and MERCHANTS recreates the era of the Middle Ages. Apart from the purely fictitious geography of our world, all game elements and scenes are based on the Anglo-Saxon period, 1200 A.D. And we haven't used imaginary elements like fabled creatures, either. The player takes on the role of an ordinary captain in the Palace Guard.

Why similar: Strategy 75.5%, City Builder 13.6%, RTS 10.3%, Economy 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: This classic title features deep, complex supply chain management that will appeal to fans of the economic focus in Cultures.

Relive the captivating gameplay of a true city-building classic with Anno® 1404 History Edition.

Why similar: City Builder 58.3%, Strategy 34.6%, RTS 4.6%, Economy 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for production chain city-builders, offering deep economic complexity and satisfying logistics.

Lead your people. Survive the wilderness. Fight for honor. Reclaim your eternal reward. A brand new strategy game from the developers of Cultures and The Settlers II.

Why similar: City Builder 41.3%, Strategy 31.7%, Vikings 27% ★

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a lighthearted Viking-themed management experience that focuses on guiding your people to prosperity.

Land of the Vikings is a survival colony sim game. Build and lead your village, and expand it into a thriving city. A wise Jarl must manage resources, survive harsh conditions, and guide their fellow Vikings to work together through social conflict. Skál!

Why similar: Vikings 37% ★, City Builder 36.9%, Strategy 18.4%, Economy 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It combines the Viking theme with colony management, focusing on survival and building a thriving community.

In this city-building strategy game, you control a group of exiled travelers who decide to restart their lives in a new land. They have only the clothes on their backs and a cart filled with supplies from their homeland. The townspeople of Banished are your primary resource.

Why similar: City Builder 66.1%, Strategy 25.9%, RTS 4.3%, Economy 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the survival-based city-building aspect where managing the individual needs of your population is the key to success.

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 60.6%, Strategy 20%, RTS 12%, Economy 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its gridless building and focus on individual villager needs mirror the organic growth found in the Cultures series.

Immerse yourself in Ancient Egypt from the age of the great pyramids to the final years of the New Kingdom.

Why similar: City Builder 67.2%, Strategy 32.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic historical city-builder that emphasizes complex logistics and the management of a growing population.

Children of the Nile™ is a unique gem of a city-building game, unparalleled in both grandeur and attention to detail.As Pharaoh you will guide your people through thousands of years of history: from simple hunter-gatherers to the creation of an immortal civilization.

Why similar: City Builder 68.1%, Strategy 31.9%

Why You'll Like It: It features a unique social simulation where every citizen has individual needs and roles, much like the settlers in Cultures.

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 57.9%, Strategy 30.9%, Economy 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: This deep economic simulation focuses on individual settler AI and realistic production chains, making it a modern spiritual successor to the genre.

Protect and guide your people as you forge a town from untamed wilderness at the edge of the known world. Harvest raw materials, hunt, fish and farm to survive. Produce crafted items to trade, consume, equip and fight with as you battle for your survival against the elements and outside threats.

Why similar: City Builder 41.6%, RTS 28%, Strategy 19.8%, Economy 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A complex survival city-builder that requires meticulous management of resources and individual villager health.

Humans are long gone. In a world struck by droughts and toxic waste, will your lumberpunk beavers do any better? A sandbox city-building game featuring ingenious animals, vertical architecture, water physics, and terraforming. Contains high amounts of wood.

Why similar: City Builder 74.1%, Strategy 25.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game introduces unique vertical building and resource management mechanics that challenge your planning skills.

As Governor of a Roman Province in the time-honoured Roman Empire, its fortune very much lies in your hands. Choose one of five Roman noble families such as Caesar’s Julii with different abilities to accomplish the comprehensive missions.

Why similar: City Builder 52%, Strategy 38.5%, RTS 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a historical setting with a strong emphasis on city-building and resource management.

With this modernized History Edition dive into the diversified mix of enthralling build-up matches and exciting real-time fights. Manifold landscapes await to be explored and populated. Includes the main game plus the two expansions.

Why similar: City Builder 38.9%, Strategy 34%, RTS 27.1%

Why You'll Like It: This entry in the series balances RTS combat with the core city-building and resource management fans expect.

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: City Builder 54.1%, Strategy 29.7%, Economy 16.2%

Why You'll Like It: It blends colony management with individual settler needs, allowing you to build and maintain a thriving medieval community.

Ancient Cities is a realistic, survival city builder in an immersive procedural environment. Lead the fate of your tribe through ancient times!

Why similar: City Builder 56.4%, Strategy 31.5%, Economy 12%

Why You'll Like It: A survival-focused city-builder that emphasizes historical accuracy and the challenges of early civilization management.

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: City Builder 57.3%, Strategy 29.1%, Economy 9.9%, RTS 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: This city-builder incorporates social and economic management systems that require careful attention to your citizens' happiness.

Experience the classic gameplay of 1503 A.D.: The New World, optimized for current computers with resolutions up to 4K.

Why similar: City Builder 40.6%, RTS 29.4%, Strategy 22.3%, Economy 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: An early entry in the Anno series that prioritizes economic growth and trade over combat.

Rediscover the classic gameplay of 1701 A.D. and its expansion The Sunken Dragon in Anno® 1701 History Edition.

Why similar: City Builder 40.2%, RTS 28.7%, Strategy 23.6%, Economy 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It refines the economic management and city-building systems, providing a polished experience for fans of the genre.

If you are to return your race to their rightful glory, you must solve the mystery of their destruction.

Why similar: Strategy 58.5%, RTS 41.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fantasy RTS that incorporates management elements and base-building to support your armies.

Hunt, survive, build and lead in the harsh Middle Ages: Create your own Medieval Dynasty and ensure its long-lasting prosperity or die trying! Play alone or team up with friends to enjoy the ultimate medieval experience.

Why You'll Like It: While first-person, it perfectly captures the feeling of starting from nothing and managing the needs of a growing medieval village.

Builders of Egypt is a city-building economic strategy taking place in the Nile Valley. Immerse yourself in a world full of pyramids, where you will become a part of the ancient world. Create history, be history!

Why similar: City Builder 44.5%, Strategy 25.6%, RTS 19.8%, Economy 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A historical city-builder that focuses on production chains and the management of a growing society.

Restoring the power of a kingdom to its former glory using innate cunning, military might and a fearsome will to win.

Why similar: Strategy 61.6%, RTS 38.4%

Why You'll Like It: This RTS features a deep economy and base-building system that rewards careful planning and resource management.

Northgard: Definitive Edition is a critically acclaimed real-time strategy game based on Norse mythology. Lead your clan, uncover the secrets of a mysterious newfound continent and defeat your enemies to conquer the Throne!

Why similar: City Builder 33.2%, RTS 26%, Strategy 18.5%, Vikings 17.1% ★, Economy 5.2%

From the Command & Conquer veterans at Petroglyph comes the first ever survival RTS set in the savage world of Conan the Barbarian. Play solo or team up in multiplayer in Conan Unconquered’s action-packed co-op Mode where you build a shared stronghold and fend off the hordes together.

Why similar: Strategy 36.7%, RTS 31.9%, City Builder 31.4%

Why You'll Like It: A survival-focused RTS that requires you to build and defend a base against waves of enemies.

LiF:Forest Village is a city builder with survival aspects in a realistic harsh medieval world. Shape, build and expand your settlement, grow various food to prevent your villagers from avitaminosis and starvation. Possess them for additional micromanagement or simply to wander around.

Why similar: City Builder 74.7%, Strategy 25.3%

Why You'll Like It: A survival-oriented city-builder that allows you to zoom in and manage individual villagers in a realistic environment.

Command a settlement of ancient humans, guide them through the ages in their struggle for survival. Hunt, gather, craft tools, fight, research new techs and face the challenges the environment will throw at you.

Why similar: City Builder 65.4%, Strategy 21.7%, RTS 8.8%, Economy 4.1%

Conquer the world and build your empire! Lead one civilization to glory through sophisticated trade, diplomacy, espionage and conquest.

Why similar: Strategy 60.8%, RTS 39.2%

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 42.4%, RTS 26.1%, Strategy 22%, Economy 9.5%

In American Conquest, Players set sail from Europe to discover new world and conquer its innumerable riches.

Why similar: Strategy 54.2%, RTS 45.8%

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: City Builder 44.6%, RTS 26.4%, Strategy 17.3%, Economy 11.7%

Embark on a journey no one has taken before! Your quest begins at the foot of The Great Pyramid of Giza and continues through the Egyptian sands to the mysterious Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Travel through the enchanting Mediterranean islands to the glory of ancient Greece as your voyage continues.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

Everybody wants to rule the world! Achieve global power with EVIL GENIUS, the one and only complete world domination simulator. All the everyday tasks of the deliciously wicked mastermind are available to experience and master from building your ultra-secret base to developing spectacular super-weapons to carry out your nefarious master...

Why similar: Strategy 68.7%, RTS 31.3%

Become a fellow of the famous medieval Hanse trading association in the 13th century. Manage the politics, prestige and economic success in your city and the known parts of Europe!

Why similar: Strategy 70.7%, Economy 29.3%

Your heroes and your armies will need strong leadership to take them on a spellbinding odyssey that has everything a gamer’s heart could wish for breathtaking worlds in space, battles against cunning enemies and even downright treason from your own government faction - are you up to it?

Why similar: Strategy 90%, RTS 10%

The New World lies before you with all its peril, promise and infinite possibility. Your colonists anxiously follow you to shore. The treasures of an entire continent await you.

Why similar: Strategy 83.7%, Economy 16.3%

Travel to the Holy Land with the First Crusades. Rise from a humble knight to the founding father of a world-spanning holy order. Lead through war, faith, diplomacy, and cunning schemes. Experience a unique blend of RTS, city-building, and sandbox gameplay, and shape history!

Why similar: City Builder 41.5%, RTS 36.6%, Strategy 21.9%

Expand your empire, advance your culture and go head-to-head against history’s greatest leaders. Will your civilization stand the test of time?

Why similar: Strategy 62.7%, City Builder 37.3%

Lead empires that evolve or endure through the Ages. Build something you believe in with Sid Meier's Civilization® VII.

Why similar: City Builder 54.1%, Strategy 30.1%, Economy 15.8%

This game is devoted to the key events of the XVII–XVIII centuries.

Why similar: Strategy 72.2%, RTS 27.8%

Cossacks 3 is the return of RTS classics. Obtain resources, build cities and research technologies while taking command of great armies, crushing enemies in grand historical warfares on land and sea!

Why similar: RTS 33.1%, Strategy 30.3%, City Builder 28.5%, Economy 8%

Valand is a Viking Age city builder. With your own strength you have to rebuild the whole settlement and bring it to prosperity.

Why similar: City Builder 50.6%, RTS 40.4%, Economy 9%

The World Turtle carries entire civilizations on its back through outer space, and the gentle Meeps are the only ones on a quest to save it. Cooperation, rather than conquest will save the day, so prepare to harvest, build, research, and explore the void in this wholesome turtleback builder.

Why similar: City Builder 58.9%, Strategy 27.7%, Economy 13.4%

Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars sends the player into the heroic XIX century where they assume the role of a commander to take part in the massive historical battles for the supremacy over Europe.

Why similar: Strategy 62.5%, RTS 37.5%

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: Strategy 67.8%, Economy 32.2%

Rewrite history by shaping a civilization as unique as you are. Combine 60 cultures from the Ancient Era to the Modern Age to lead your empire to victory. Build thriving cities, outsmart rivals in epic battles, spread your influence and leave your mark on HUMANKIND™.

Why similar: Strategy 50.9%, City Builder 49.1%

Journey back in time with the 7 Wonders series to when magnificent structures were being built in far away lands. Enjoy challenging match-3 gameplay in a newly enhanced interactive environment where you not only learn about marvelous new wonders such as Stonehenge and Taj Mahal, but also watch them come to life piece by piece before your...

Play as mythological Gods and smite your enemies in this award-winning, mythological Real-Time Strategy classic given new life. Wage war across timeless campaigns, fierce skirmishes, and god-powered multiplayer modes.

Why similar: RTS 60%, Strategy 40%

Immerse yourself in the beautifully recreated golden age of Hellenic city-states. Builders of Greece is a city management game that lets you display your strategic and economic mastery. Build your Polis from scratch, make meaningful decisions, trade, fight and expand to become the ultimate ruler.

Why similar: City Builder 46.4%, Strategy 23.1%, RTS 21.7%, Economy 8.8%

Build your society of the future, colonize islands, and create sprawling megacities with multitudes of buildings, vehicles, and resources to manage.

Why similar: City Builder 49%, Strategy 28.4%, RTS 16.7%, Economy 5.9%

As King, it is your duty to lead your people in their struggle to raise your kingdom from its humble beginnings to a position of power and prestige. War, diplomacy and a burgeoning economy are the means by which you increase your power and expand your influence.

Why similar: Strategy 62.3%, RTS 37.7%

In the world of Majesty, you are the ruler of the kingdom Ardania. At your service are your loyal and somewhat obnoxious subordinates, who have their own minds about how things should be done. In fact, Majesty is the only game where your heroes decide on their own what should be done and when, leaving you to try to control them through...

Why similar: Strategy 55.5%, RTS 26.9%, City Builder 17.7%

Welcome to Age of Wonders, the authentic turn based fantasy strategy classic that started the hit series. Age of Wonders’ intimate atmosphere with painterly graphics still shines today. The game’s fully patched up, start building your fantasy empire today!

Why similar: Strategy 100%

Command swarms of warriors at an unprecedented scale of warfare in this blend of RTS and base-building. Lead ant colonies against the many fearsome threats of the insect world, while building intricate nests, developing pheromone-based tactics, and evolving to meet growing dangers.

Why similar: City Builder 54.2%, Strategy 30.3%, Economy 15.5%

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: City Builder 55%, Strategy 31.5%, Economy 13.5%