Games Like Distant Kingdoms

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 82.7%, Strategy 9.5%, Simulation 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title shares the multi-biome expansion and complex management style found in the fantasy world of Distant Kingdoms.

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 75.9%, Simulation 11.6%, Strategy 10.1%, Indie 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers organic city-building with a strong medieval fantasy aesthetic that mirrors the growth mechanics of Distant Kingdoms.

Harness your Demigod powers to lead a group from rags to riches in this 3D Fantasy Kingdom Management Sim with RPG elements. Command from the sky or take control in 3rd Person to BUILD, BATTLE, and RULE. Navigate a world of interesting Nobles, earn their respect, and decide their Fates.

Why similar: City Builder 67.4%, Strategy 13.7%, Simulation 11.4%, Fantasy 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes the social management and fantasy leadership aspects of running a kingdom, allowing for deep interaction with your citizens.

Pioneer a living world full of warmth, heroism, and mystery. Help a small group of settlers build a home for themselves in a forgotten land. Establish a food supply, build shelter, defend your people, monitor their moods, and find a way to grow and expand, facing challenges at every step.

Why similar: City Builder 76%, Strategy 11.4%, Simulation 8.6%, Indie 2.2%, Fantasy 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the charming voxel-based fantasy colony building and management that fans of the genre will appreciate.

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 69.1%, Simulation 15.5%, Strategy 15.4%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep fantasy colony-sim experience with vertical building and survival mechanics that feel very similar to the seed game.

Forge a new kingdom in a land recovering from the Fracture. Which of the surviving races will you lead to rebuild, explore, and conquer the unknown? The dwindling yet immortal Ancients? The bold and resourceful Humans? The life stealing Ardyn? Or the secretive Gwdir who shape living groves?

Why similar: City Builder 57.4%, Simulation 16.4%, Strategy 14.3%, Fantasy 7.4%, Indie 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a complex fantasy world with exploration and colony management that aligns well with the seed game's core loop.

This Goblin Tribe Simulator brings a challenging blend of chaos and creativity to the city-building genre. Build dwellings, manage your resources, defend your goblins, and grow your tribe, and please the Gods! Do you have what it takes to control the chaos and rule the unruly?

Why similar: City Builder 63%, Simulation 14.8%, Strategy 14.4%, Fantasy 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on tribe management and fantasy expansion, echoing the multi-race social dynamics of the seed game.

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 79.6%, Strategy 10.7%, Simulation 8.3%, Indie 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: It adds survival and progression elements to the city-building formula, creating a challenging management experience.

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 73.9%, Strategy 11.7%, Simulation 11.6%, Indie 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: As a foundational city-builder, it defines the resource management loop that serves as the backbone for games like Distant Kingdoms.

Hearthlands is a medieval/fantasy city-building real time strategy game in which you take a role of a king in a procedurally generated world. You can not control your subjects directly; instead you focus on city-building, resource management, diplomacy, magic, etc.

Why similar: City Builder 63.2%, Simulation 13.2%, Strategy 12.8%, Fantasy 5.6%, Indie 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A medieval city-builder that emphasizes resource management and expansion across a procedurally generated map.

A medieval fantasy kingdom builder, management sim and dungeon delver RPG hybrid. Gather resources, manage villagers and build infrastructure. Then dive into the dungeons to face the monsters within. Or just unlock everything in a Creative "God Mode" and build the fantasy kingdom of your dreams.

Why similar: Simulation 50.9%, Strategy 49.1%

Why You'll Like It: It combines medieval city-building with RPG elements and exploration, directly appealing to fans of the seed game's hybrid nature.

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 76.1%, Strategy 15.6%, Simulation 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines city-building with social management and complex policy systems that influence your population's happiness.

Civitatem is a medieval city builder where you help your villagers raise a new settlement in dangerous lands by making use of their skills and available world resources.

Why similar: City Builder 61.3%, Strategy 16.2%, Simulation 15.8%, Indie 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A medieval city-builder with a focus on survival and growth in a harsh, unforgiving environment.

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 similar: Simulation 100%

Why You'll Like It: It blends survival, management, and adventure in a way that mirrors the exploration focus of the seed game.

Make Your Kingdom is a city-building game unique to its genre. Play as a founder of the settlement — help build your kingdom, carry the resources, talk to other settlers, motivate them and fight off hordes of orcs with your own sword!

Why similar: City Builder 71.5%, Simulation 13.9%, Strategy 11.4%, Indie 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on building and managing a fantasy settlement with a strong emphasis on the ruler's perspective.

Legends of Ellaria is a unique blend of sandbox action-RPG and real-time strategy. Build a new kingdom for your people, construct and manage its cities, command your troops in epic battles and join them fighting in third-person action, and live adventures in an immersive high fantasy world.

Why similar: City Builder 41.8%, Strategy 38.4%, Indie 15.4%, Fantasy 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends strategy and RPG elements in a fantasy world, offering a similar mix of management and adventure.

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: City Builder 78.1%, Strategy 15%, Fantasy 7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique fantasy city-building experience with exploration and management, set in a creative sky-based world.

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 58%, Strategy 18%, Simulation 14.8%, Indie 5.7%, Fantasy 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A mythology-themed city-builder with a focus on building and survival that shares the fantasy spirit of the seed.

A peaceful 3rd person adventure and town-building game. Gather, build, puzzle, explore, and quest in a beautifully handcrafted world.

Why similar: City Builder 58.4%, Strategy 18.7%, Simulation 11.5%, Fantasy 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fantasy colony-sim with a focus on exploration and adventure that shares the whimsical tone of the seed game.

Villagers is a beautifully illustrated and richly detailed town-building game where you build a thriving community using the people and resources around you. Success or failure depends on your ability to create a town that can grow and prosper, and overcome the harsh realities of medieval life!

Why similar: City Builder 62.7%, Simulation 16.5%, Strategy 15.5%, Indie 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A charming city-builder focused on managing the lives and specific roles of your citizens in a medieval setting.

Adventure game with strategy and management elements in a medieval fantasy setting - drawing inspiration from classics such as Warcraft 3 and The Settlers. Embark on quests, hunt down treasures and manage your resources as you build, battle, cast magic and brew potions to bring order to the world.

Why similar: City Builder 74.5%, Strategy 12.7%, Fantasy 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fantasy strategy game that emphasizes exploration and questing, capturing the adventure side of the seed game.

HammerHelm is a unique blend of third-person adventuring and strategic town building. Create your dwarf character and build a flourishing town above ground. Complete quests, craft weapons and armor, defeat dangerous enemies and be the leader your townspeople need!

Why similar: City Builder 60.2%, Strategy 14.2%, Simulation 11.6%, Fantasy 9.3%, Indie 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: It combines building and crafting with action-adventure elements, perfect for those who enjoy the hybrid nature of Distant Kingdoms.

Folklands is a relaxing settlement builder with a retro look and feel set in a fantasy Nordic-inspired world. Harvest, produce and trade resources from multiple production chains as you grow your settlement. Keep your folks happy and safe and tend to their needs in a living and changing world.

Why similar: City Builder 73%, Simulation 14%, Strategy 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fantasy city-builder with a focus on exploration and colony management that feels like a natural successor to the seed.

Run your fantasy RPG tavern - let travellers take shelter for the night and serve 'em the best mead of their life with a good dose of humor.

Why similar: Simulation 49.3%, Strategy 36.8%, Indie 13.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fantasy management game with a focus on building and service that captures the lighthearted side of fantasy simulation.

Rebuild hope in a world that was lost in the fog. Lead your Pioneers across the isles of Pagonia, unite scattered tribes, raise thriving communities and discover the history of your people as you reclaim your world in the new story campaign.

Why similar: City Builder 63.3%, Strategy 14.2%, Simulation 13.6%, Fantasy 8.9%

Build. Survive. Thrive. Bastide is a 13th-century city-building strategy game where you transform a vulnerable peasant village into a fortified town. Manage your workforce and protect your people from the constant threats of starvation, disease, winter, and bandits.

Why similar: City Builder 53.8%, Simulation 19.6%, Strategy 19.5%, Indie 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A medieval colony-sim with a focus on management and survival that provides a grounded building experience.

Rebuild your kingdom and explore a vibrant fantasy world in this roguelite city builder. Defeat hordes of monsters with a unique team of defenders as you harvest, build, mine, cook, brew, and grow. But if your defenses should fail, be prepared to watch it all burn!

Why similar: Strategy 50.5%, Fantasy 30.4%, Indie 19.2%

Manor Lords is a medieval strategy game featuring in-depth city building, large-scale tactical battles, and complex economic and social simulations. Rule your lands as a medieval lord – the seasons pass, the weather changes, and cities rise and fall.

Why similar: City Builder 68.8%, Simulation 16.2%, Strategy 15%

Alek, the young man who will change Zarabon's World forever. In this adventure, you must rebuild the world of Zarabon in your image. Build villages and manage your production lines with the help of your villagers.

Why similar: City Builder 73.7%, Strategy 15.8%, Fantasy 10.5%

Colony building RPG with detailed characters, driven by procedurally generated Stories. Build a hut, a village, a town, a city, a kingdom. 5 different races. Ally with unique factions. Rule an Undead empire. Craft Legendary items. Tame creatures. Enslave enemies. It's all here.

Why similar: City Builder 63%, Simulation 16.2%, Strategy 14%, Fantasy 6.8%

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 76.5%, Simulation 12%, Strategy 8.3%, Indie 3.2%

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: City Builder 68.8%, Simulation 13.2%, Strategy 10.5%, Fantasy 7.6%

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 78.8%, Strategy 10.8%, Simulation 9.1%, Indie 1.3%

Discover a unique blend of Colony Sim and Tactical RPG. Recruit and train your heroes, build your outpost, explore dungeons and engage in turn-based strategic battles to protect and expand your domain. Shape your stories by managing moods, relationships, ambitions and more!

Why similar: City Builder 53.6%, Strategy 21.5%, Simulation 18.5%, Indie 6.5%

City Tales is a medieval city builder, allowing you to unleash your creativity and shape vast cities that break outside a traditional grid. Plan each district for your citizens needs and aid your companions in their tales, creating a city to be proud of!

Why similar: City Builder 79.1%, Simulation 19.8%, Indie 1.1%

Fantasy Kingdom Simulator transports you into a medieval realm where you reign as King of four villages, and your duty is to help them grow and blossom into fully developed cities. You'll be making meaningful choices, important decisions and face the consequences if you plan poorly.

Why similar: Simulation 42.9%, Strategy 39.6%, Indie 17.4%

Why You'll Like It: A management game focused on fantasy kingdom growth and resource allocation.

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 75.3%, Simulation 12.9%, Strategy 11.8%

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: City Builder 68.6%, Simulation 16.1%, Strategy 15.2%

Welcome to the mystical world of Kainga, an unusual roguelite village-builder! Take control of a Thinker and, with the help of your people, grow a unique town to complete short challenges while discovering the world and adapting to the pressures of the environment, beasts and other tribes.

Why similar: City Builder 75.2%, Strategy 13.3%, Indie 6.5%, Fantasy 4.9%

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: City Builder 66%, Simulation 13.3%, Strategy 13%, Fantasy 7.8%

Establish and expand your own settlements, liberate the land and assist its villagers, and recruit others to your cause while learning more about a life you had to leave behind. Command your forces, prove your valor through combat, and cement yourself as the hero of your people.

Why similar: City Builder 77.3%, Simulation 12.5%, Strategy 10.1%

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: City Builder 74.1%, Simulation 11.8%, Strategy 10.7%, Indie 3.5%

Adventure game with strategy and management elements in a medieval fantasy setting - drawing inspiration from classics such as Warcraft 3 and The Settlers. In this prologue, play through chapters 1, 2, and 3, where you learn to manage your resources as you build and battle to bring order to the world.

Why similar: City Builder 68.5%, Simulation 16.4%, Strategy 13.9%, Indie 1.2%

Lessaria is an RTS inspired by Majesty 👑 where you guide heroes with indirect control. Play through the campaign or relax in sandbox mode as you build your magical kingdom.

Why similar: City Builder 62.5%, Simulation 14.6%, Strategy 14.4%, Fantasy 8.5%

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: City Builder 68.5%, Simulation 16.3%, Strategy 15.2%

Build a fortress and try to help your dwarves survive against a deeply generated world. Keep your dwarves happy, grow their community and beware of digging too deeply. The deepest, most intricate simulation of a world that's ever been created.

Why similar: City Builder 67.6%, Simulation 16.1%, Strategy 14.8%, Fantasy 1.5%

Save fantasy creatures and protect them until releasing them into their natural habitat. Build your shelter, explore the neighboring region, and encounter a series of events.

Why similar: City Builder 71.9%, Simulation 19.9%, Fantasy 6.2%, Strategy 2%

Songs of Syx is a fantasy city-builder with vast battles simulating thousands of citizens and soldiers. Start off as a small village and build, scheme, and fight your way towards a mighty empire. The mechanics are deep and true to life, where tiny events can spiral into the collapse of kingdoms.

Why similar: City Builder 66.5%, Strategy 13.3%, Simulation 12.9%, Fantasy 7.3%

Crossroads Inn, a real-time management sim, unfolds in Delcrys' unique fantasy realm. Construct and oversee your inn, delight traveling heroes, and achieve renowned status for your services across the kingdom.

Why similar: City Builder 88.3%, Strategy 11.7%

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 83.8%, Strategy 16.2%

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: City Builder 68.6%, Simulation 14.5%, Strategy 12.4%, Indie 4.4%

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: City Builder 74%, Strategy 14.9%, Simulation 11.2%

The sky city builder awaits. Create your own flying kingdom and lead it on a quest across an expansive world. Explore the varied landscape, build up a floating metropolis, aid struggling people below, uncover lost secrets and, ultimately, bring back the Airborne Kingdom legend.

Why similar: City Builder 76.8%, Strategy 11.5%, Simulation 8.6%, Indie 3.1%

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: City Builder 68.9%, Simulation 16%, Strategy 15.1%