- #1 Dark Rail
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Steam Veil Games
Windows
Turn-based management roguelike. Command the Inquisition and rule an industrial city on the empire’s edge. Use your train to meet prisoner shipment quotas by hunting heretics and slaying magical beasts. Produce supplies, contain revolt, and sacrifice prisoners to stop the madness.
Why similar: Colony Sim 21.1%, Steampunk 19.6% ★, Resource Management 13.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Management 9.3%
- #2 Dwarf Fortress
96% matchVery Positive95% of 31,234 reviews2022
Dev: Bay 12 GamesPub: Kitfox Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 39.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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: Dwarves 38% ★, Colony Sim 24.4%, Management 9.6%, Base Building 8.9%, City Builder 8.7%
- #3 Dice & War
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: JohnHang
Windows
"Dice & War" is a Dices construct game which your character is a dwaft and drive a steam moving castle to conquer the world! You enemy will getting stronger and stronger. To defeat them, you need to upgrade and collect Dices which has different effect.
Why similar: Dice 39.9% ★, Dwarves 32.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, Roguelike 6.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.2%
- #4 Frostpunk: 1886
95% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: 11 bit studios
Windows
A full reimagining of Frostpunk, the groundbreaking survival city builder, packed with new content. In a world ravaged by endless frost, become the Captain of the last city on Earth. Manage its people and infrastructure while facing cruel weather and even crueler choices.
Why similar: Steampunk 25.7% ★, Colony Sim 22.7%, Resource Management 14.2%, City Builder 9.8%, Base Building 7.6%
- #5 Dreadhaven: Prototype
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Woum
Windows
A minimalist turn-based city-building where you must expand your colony in a hostile environment while surviving relentless waves of zombies. Each day, you have a limited number of actions to build, manage, fortify, and strategize to ensure your survival.
Why similar: Colony Sim 21.6%, Turn-Based 19.8%, Resource Management 12.5%, City Builder 10.6%, Base Building 9.9%
- #6 Gnomes
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,764 reviews2025
Dev: DYSTOPIAN
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Gnomes is a turn-based tower defense with deep roguelike progression, set in ever-expanding, procedurally generated biomes. Build, farm and defend your village as you push deeper into goblin-infested territory. Unlock powerful upgrades and craft your environment to survive the endless goblin horde
Why similar: Dwarves 30% ★, Turn-Based 16.9%, Colony Sim 16.8%, Roguelike 8.9%, Economy 8.4%
- #7 Into The Deep
92% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Tobias Müller
Windows
Into the Deep is a tactical adventure RPG where you lead a troop of dwarves through a lost city. Plan turn-based battles, recruit survivors, explore catacombs, solve puzzles, and defeat dark forces to save the city.
Why similar: Dwarves 35.2% ★, Turn-Based 14.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Steampunk 13.1% ★, Strategy RPG 9.4%
- #8 Amberspire
91% matchVery Positive89% of 64 reviews2026
Dev: Lunar DivisionPub: Bithell Games
Windows · Mac
A science fantasy dice city builder. Construct buildings, manage resources, and build in harmony with an alien ecology. Beneath the glow of a gas giant, Amberspire will grow and prosper into a flourishing city atop the ruins of an abandoned moon.
Why similar: Dice 43.2% ★, Colony Sim 21.3%, Resource Management 12.5%, City Builder 8.5%, Base Building 8.5%
- #9 Frostpunk
91% matchVery Positive93% of 135,886 reviews2018
Dev: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Frostpunk is the first society survival game. As the ruler of the last city on Earth, it is your duty to manage both its citizens and infrastructure. What decisions will you make to ensure your society's survival? What will you do when pushed to breaking point? Who will you become in the process?
Why similar: Steampunk 26.4% ★, Colony Sim 24.6%, Resource Management 16.3%, City Builder 12.7%, Strategy 5.3%
- #10 No Mana, Just Dice
89% matchVery Positive88% of 163 reviews2026
Dev: Dice CapitalPub: Jungle Game Lab
Windows
Zero Mana. Massive Debt. No Mana, Just Dice is a tactical turn-based roguelike. Play as a dropout witch who needs dice just to take a single step! Use your limited dice to maneuver and attack, outsmart your bad luck, and seize the wish-granting scroll to rewrite your fate.
Why similar: Dice 26.4% ★, Turn-Based 20.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.3%, Strategy 9.9%, Roguelike 9.9%
- #11 Wild Space
89% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Boby Studios
Windows
Wild Space is a turn-based strategy game where dice rolls determine your luck, but it's up to you how you use it. Use your dices wisely and be the quickest ship in space. Choose your path carefully and upgrade your ship along the way. Outwit your opponents and master the dice to claim victory!
Why similar: Dice 59.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.6%, Roguelike 12.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.2%, Strategy 4.5%
- #12 Heroes of Might & Magic V: Hammers of Fate
90% matchVery Positive88% of 409 reviews2008
Dev: NivalPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Take part in a thrilling new adventure in the world of Ashan with the Hammers of Fate expansion. Discover uncharted territories and experience new ways of playing Heroes of Might & Magic V. Introducing a brand-new Dwarves faction, made up of heroic warriors and rune magic adepts who stalk the deepest mountains and most hostile regions of...
Why similar: Dwarves 68.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Turn-Based 10.5%, Strategy 8.5%
- #13 Into The Depths
88% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: SmelJey
Windows · Mac
A minimalistic roguelite strategy and puzzle game, where you colonize the mysterious underworld wtih cards. Assemble your deck, build outposts, explore the caves and colonize the deepest caverns. Overcome the dangers hidden in the dark and make the riches of the Depths yours!
Why similar: Colony Sim 19.9%, Turn-Based 18.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%, City Builder 10.2%, Resource Management 8.5%
- #14 Mars Era
87% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Osis Studio
Windows
Mars Era is a turn-based strategy game about Mars colonization. Build your base, welcome settlers, gather resources, research technologies, and overcome the harsh conditions of the Red Planet. Manage your settlers, develop infrastructure, and turn Mars into a new home for humanity! 🚀
Why similar: Colony Sim 26%, Turn-Based 17.5%, Resource Management 12.6%, City Builder 10%, Management 9.6%
- #15 King of the Dwarves: Underground City Builder
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tag of JoyPub: Games Operators
Windows
Build an epic kingdom inside a mountain in this underground city builder. Mine and build in a vast procedurally generated 3D world. Gather resources, research technology, train warriors and engineers, forge weapons, fight monsters and manage hundreds of units. Become the King of the Dwarves!
Why similar: Dwarves 27.7% ★, Colony Sim 21.2%, Resource Management 11.1%, Strategy RPG 9.1%, City Builder 7.5%
- #16 Underground Nomads
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Funzen Games
Windows
You command a drilling train, leading a dwarf clan through the underground depths toward the planetary core. Manage the crew, complete expeditions, gather resources, upgrade gear, and make tough choices to reach the abandoned city and bring your people back home.
Why similar: Colony Sim 36.5%, Dwarves 27.6% ★, Resource Management 13.1%, Base Building 11.8%, Strategy 4.5%
- #17 Island Dwellers
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Avokodo Studios
Windows
Island Dwellers is a turn-based strategy game where you guide a tribe through the challenges of rising sea levels. Assign tasks to your people, unlock technologies and build a thriving village. Adapt to new challenges as your tribe sails to different climates in search of a better future.
Why similar: Colony Sim 23.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 16%, Turn-Based 15%, Resource Management 13.9%, City Builder 10.1%
- #18 Hell Dice Gambit
83% matchNo user reviews60% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: BheismarquePub: DEVDUP
Windows
'Hell Dice Gambit' is a strategic roguelike game using dice. Collect various relics, dice, and pills to grow stronger and struggle on. Can you escape from the abyss of hell?
Why similar: Dice 59.3% ★, Roguelike 11.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Strategy RPG 7.2%, Strategy 6.6%
- #19 Might and Magic: Heroes VII – Trial by Fire
85% matchMixed66% of 1,709 reviews2016
Dev: Limbic EntertainmentPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Five years after the epic events of Might & Magic Heroes VII, lead the new Fortress faction to define the destiny of the Dwarves and shed light on some of the darkest chapters of their history.
Why similar: Dwarves 59.5% ★, Turn-Based 19.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%, Strategy 10.5%
- #20 Risky Mining
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PlayDotEgg
Windows
Risky Mining is a solo Roll & Move board game blending luck and strategy. Roll the dice to move and build up your stats. When you feel you're ready, start mining to challenge the target score! Your judgment determines your score.
Why similar: Dice 47.2% ★, Resource Management 16.1%, Roguelike 12.2%, Turn-Based 9.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.4%
- #21 Blueprint Tycoon
84% matchVery Positive82% of 1,097 reviews2016
Dev: Endless Loop Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Build your settlement, gather goods, ensure maximum efficiency and make a profit!
Why similar: Colony Sim 42.5%, Management 18.5%, Resource Management 15.1%, Economy 9.7%, City Builder 8.7%
- #22 UnDiced
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Lbros
Windows
UnDiced is a turn-based roguelike RPG where you roll dice to advance through adventures and battles. Dungeon exploration and combat are all influenced by dice. Test your luck to find legendary artifacts.
Why similar: Dice 39.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 25.3%, Roguelike 13.9%, Strategy RPG 8.9%, Strategy 6.7%
- #23 Dwarfs & Dice
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FunkyLung Studio
Windows
Battle monsters with dice, explore the depths, get shiny rare gear and powerful runic relics. Customize your dwarf with silly names, colorful beards and wacky builds. venture forth and uncover the lost dwarf City, will you survive this roguelike dice-builder?
Why similar: Dice 40.3% ★, Dwarves 30.3% ★, Turn-Based 10.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.2%, Roguelike 7.7%
- #24 Arcane Rings
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GameTide
Windows
Defend your imperial cities against the invasion of underworld mages! Rally survivors, mages and soldiers, strengthen your defenses and fight for survival in this epic tower defense fantasy.
Why similar: Steampunk 25.4% ★, Colony Sim 21.2%, Base Building 9.9%, City Builder 9.3%, Management 9.1%
- #25 Compact Colonies
80% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: TunawareDevsPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Compact Colonies is a survival base-builder with roguelike elements, where every tile counts. Manage scarce resources, grow a tiny settlement, and keep your people fed, faithful, and defended in a finite world full of strategic trade-offs.
Why similar: Colony Sim 37.4%, Resource Management 18.2%, Roguelike 11%, City Builder 10.6%, Economy 9.1%
- #26 Tales of Mist
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Studio Quasimodo
Windows
Tales of Mist is a survival game integrating strategy and adventure in a decaying world. Plagued by the presence of witches and the tyranny of creatures straight out of fairy tales, take command of a city to bring light to this fog-filled world.
Why similar: Colony Sim 32.9%, Steampunk 30.1% ★, Management 12.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Base Building 7.6%
- #27 Mountaincore
79% matchMixed65% of 262 reviews2025
Dev: Rocket Jump Technology
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Settle an untamed wilderness with the might of Dwarven engineering and thoughtful planning! Design and build your colony towards fame and fortune in a deeply-simulated fantasy world. Chill out in peaceful mode with a bustling settlement, or fight for survival against monsters and invasions!
Why similar: Dwarves 39.4% ★, Colony Sim 25.8%, Management 9.5%, Base Building 8.3%, City Builder 7.2%
- #28 Offshore Prophets
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Dofu Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Carve out a home on a perilous island in this roguelite city builder. Build production chains, discover powerful synergies, and endure catastrophic disasters as each attempt reveals new strategies to survive against the odds.
Why similar: Colony Sim 25.9%, Resource Management 16.9%, City Builder 12.1%, Management 11.9%, Roguelike 8%
- #29 VED
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 76 reviews2024
Dev: KaraclanPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
VED is a story-driven, hand-drawn RPG with a unique turn-based combat system and roguelite elements. Set in two different worlds, VED tells the story of Cyrus, a young hero who sets out on a quest to become a master of sword and magic, and save everything he knows from destruction.
Why similar: Dice 48.2% ★, Turn-Based 19.3%, Roguelike 9.8%, Strategy RPG 8.5%, Dark Fantasy 6.6%
- #30 Virtualord, The Virtual Conqueror
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: voxelay
Windows · Linux
Set up your base, gather resources and build a defensive perimeter with walls and towers to protect your outpost from waves of enemies. Then research new tech, gather your forces and send your units and mini-units to annihilate the enemy.
Why similar: Colony Sim 24%, Turn-Based 15.8%, Resource Management 14.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%, Strategy RPG 10.2%
- #31 Llanthmar
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jason Larrabee
Windows
Llanthmar is a turn-based, strategy game that tasks you with ensuring the survival of your lost colony on an unknown planet. Gather resources, manufacture supplies, and fight back against anything that threatens to take them away.
Why similar: Colony Sim 26.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.9%, Resource Management 13.9%, Strategy RPG 9.4%, Base Building 9.3%
- #32 Farlanders
76% matchVery Positive91% of 583 reviews2023
Dev: Andrii BychkovskyiPub: Crytivo
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Terraform, strategize, and construct a Martian colony in this retro-inspired turn-based city builder. Create a comfortable living for your citizens, research alien artifacts, and uncover the secrets of the Red Planet.
Why similar: Colony Sim 24.8%, Turn-Based 16.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Resource Management 13.1%, City Builder 9.2%
- #33 Stoneborn
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Beardforge Games
Windows · Mac
Stoneborn is a colony simulation where you lead a group of dwarves in building a thriving settlement in a procedurally generated world. Delve deep for valuable resources, face lurking dangers, and shape your colony’s destiny through research, combat, politics, and diplomacy.
Why similar: Dwarves 48.6% ★, Colony Sim 34.5%, Base Building 10.9%, Strategy 5%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #34 Light Up the Dark
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MountQ Studios
Windows · Linux
Light Up the Dark is a colony survival sim set in a dark world filled with unseen horrors. Collect, build, automate, research techs, and explore the procedural map. Manage three classes of colonists; keep them sane, or make use of their insanity. Solve endless interesting problems, your way.
Why similar: Colony Sim 27.9%, Steampunk 24.7% ★, Lovecraftian 10.6%, City Builder 10.5%, Base Building 8.3%
- #35 Oxygen: First Breath
75% matchVery Positive89% of 1,658 reviews2022
Dev: Turquoise Revival GamesPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 8.1 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: Colony Sim 29.3%, Resource Management 16.2%, Base Building 12.7%, City Builder 12.2%, Economy 10.4%
- #36 Star Dice
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Just L Studio
Windows · Mac
A turn-based roguelike strategy game about crafting powerful builds through dice customization and relic synergies. Optimize your 3×3 dice grid, trigger massive combo chains, and reach unbelievable scores.
Why similar: Dice 54.2% ★, Turn-Based 15%, Roguelike 12.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, Strategy 4.8%
- #37 Dwarven Rampart
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Alaabale
Windows
Raise massive armies and fight thousands of enemies. Dwarven Rampart is a fantasy roguelite strategy game where you build dwarven cities and fight massive fights. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Dwarves 23% ★, Colony Sim 17.6%, Resource Management 12.6%, Base Building 9.5%, Roguelike 9.3%
- #38 Deep Space Directive
72% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: One Wheel Studio
Windows
Resource management without micro-management! Build, defend, and optimize your ever-growing industrial colony in a dynamic hex-tile world. Buy low, sell high to expand and upgrade your base. Even your enemies are a resource to be exploited. Profit waits for no one!
Why similar: Colony Sim 26.8%, Resource Management 19.4%, Economy 13.3%, Base Building 12.2%, Management 11.8%
- #39 Thalassic Dice
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TidalDog
Windows
Sail the seas in this tactical roguelike dice-rolling game. Assemble your crew, battle sea monsters, sail through hazardous waters and escape ship wrecking storms. Manage and upgrade your ship and recruit and train new crewmates at your own port. What secrets are hiding beneath the waves?
Why similar: Dice 42.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, Lovecraftian 13.5%, Roguelike 11%, Management 7%
- #40 Isla Paradiso
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Paradiso Studio
Windows
Build and manage a tropical island economy, optimize production chains, research new technologies, and defend your growing settlement against pirate threats in this relaxing yet strategic city-building game.
Why similar: Colony Sim 35.8%, City Builder 14.4%, Economy 13.3%, Management 11.4%, Base Building 8.3%
- #41 Dwarf Block
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Perfoon
Windows
First-person dwarf colony simulator! Gather resources, upgrade the fortress, hire dwarves and defend the colony!
Why similar: Dwarves 59% ★, Colony Sim 41%
- #42 Steel Artery: Train City Builder
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 274 reviews2026
Dev: SoulAge23Pub: Crytivo
Windows
Hardcore city-building sim in a fantasy steampunk world. Manage multi-racial colonies with hundreds of autonomous citizens, balance their needs, grow the economy, build logistics, and travel a vast world carrying out the Emperor’s orders.
Why similar: Colony Sim 25.5%, Steampunk 22.1% ★, Economy 10.3%, Resource Management 9.7%, City Builder 9.4%
- #43 DwarfCorp
73% matchMixed53% of 175 reviews2019
Dev: Completely Fair Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Build a colony of ruthless capitalist Dwarves in a strange fantasy land.
Why similar: Dwarves 78.6% ★, Colony Sim 15.5%, Strategy 3.4%, Base Building 2.4%
- #44 Lord of Dwarves
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 75 reviews2020
Dev: Stellar Sage Games
Windows · Linux
Gather resources, craft weapons, and build a castle. Then defend your castle against monsters who will try to siege, sap, and smash their way in. All in a procedurally generated 3D block world that allows for extensive crafting and total construction and destruction of the terrain.
Why similar: Dwarves 79.8% ★, Colony Sim 7.5%, Resource Management 3.8%, Strategy 3.1%, Base Building 3%
- #45 Stonebound
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Purple Button
Windows
Establish and grow a dwarven colony. Mine deep into the rock for precious ores and gems, then craft the finest wares to trade. Attract more dwarves as your renown spreads and your gold hoard increases.
Why similar: Dwarves 39.7% ★, Colony Sim 30.1%, Base Building 10.4%, Management 8.6%, City Builder 5.7%
- #46 WARMACHINE: Tactics
73% matchMixed44% of 1,164 reviews2014
Dev: WhiteMoon DreamsPub: Privateer Press Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Turn-based tactical combat set in the award-winning world of the Iron Kingdoms. Command your custom squad of steam-powered robots and elite warriors in raging battles dominated by magic and mechanika. Battle in online multiplayer and play the epic 21-mission single player campaign!
Why similar: Steampunk 38.4% ★, Turn-Based 28.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.8%, Strategy 11.9%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #47 Infested Fortress
70% matchPositive83% of 41 reviews2023
Dev: Bitmen Studios
Windows · Mac
Dig into the mountain, collect resources to build your fortress, grow your population and keep them alive (and happy), learn new deadly skills, gather and refine materials to craft powerful items so you can fend off the many dangerous monsters threatening your colony in turn-based tactical combat.
Why similar: Colony Sim 26.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, Strategy RPG 11.9%, Roguelike 10.5%, Base Building 10.4%
- #48 Union of Gnomes: Prologue
69% matchVery Positive82% of 297 reviews2024
Dev: HoolignomesPub: HeroCraft PC
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 61%
The Prologue of the Union of Gnomes awaits your daring and brave gaze. Twisted and broken, it stands — a reflection of what was never meant to be. The threads of destiny fray, and reality splinters like a shattered mirror.
Why similar: Dwarves 58.9% ★, Turn-Based 15%, Roguelike 8.2%, Strategy RPG 6.5%, Dark Fantasy 5.6%
- #49 You Die Today
68% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Tabletale Games
Windows
Combine deck-building and dice-rolling in this tabletop-inspired roguelike dungeon crawler! Roll D4s, D6s, D20s, and more to activate powerful card abilities and conquer dynamic encounters.
Why similar: Dice 44.8% ★, Turn-Based 17.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%, Strategy RPG 7.8%, Dark Fantasy 7.1%
- #50 Havenrail
68% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Punchers
Windows
“The Last Train of Humanity” is a survival strategy game. Manage your train, oversee resources, and make tough decisions that determine the fate of your passengers. Will they survive the perilous journey?
Why similar: Colony Sim 24.9%, Steampunk 23.9% ★, Resource Management 13.2%, City Builder 9.4%, Economy 8.8%
- #51 DarkSwitch
66% matchMostly Positive78% of 627 reviews2026
Dev: Cyber TemplePub: Cyber Temple Games LLC
Windows
DarkSwitch is a vertical survival city builder. Build a city on a great tree and defend it against the Fog. Face the challenges of limited real estate, scarce resources, and tough moral choices as you seek to uncover the mystery of the Shroud. The Tree Provides! The Tree Protects! The Tree Prevails!
Why similar: Colony Sim 28.9%, Resource Management 16%, City Builder 10.9%, Management 9.8%, Base Building 9.5%
- #52 The Monstrous Frontier
70% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Software WA
Windows
A turn based city biulder, where you have to manage increasingly complex production lines, attract adventurers to your city and create Quests to protect yourself instead of controlling them directly.
Why similar: Colony Sim 34.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.9%, Base Building 11.9%, Economy 11.2%, Management 9.7%
- #53 Founders' Fortune
68% matchVery Positive80% of 2,187 reviews2020
Dev: Dionic Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 56%
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 48.5%, Base Building 12.6%, City Builder 11.7%, Resource Management 9.1%, Management 7.5%
- #54 Craft The World
69% matchVery Positive88% of 16,973 reviews2014
Dev: Dekovir EntertainmentPub: Dekovir Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 38.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Craft The World is a unique sandbox strategy game, the mix of Dungeon Keeper, Terraria and Dwarf Fortress. Explore a random generated world populated by dangerous creatures, build a dwarf fortress, gather resources, and craft all the items, weapons, and armor you need.
Why similar: Dwarves 53.7% ★, Colony Sim 32.4%, Resource Management 5.3%, City Builder 4.7%, Strategy 3.4%
- #55 Corrupted Dice
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: For Tomorrow Studio
Windows
Corrupted Dice is a dice-based roguelite where every die eventually breaks. Build a pool of unique dice, reach escalating score targets, discover new unlocks, play risky betting minigames, and push Heat and Corruption to the limit.
Why similar: Dice 59.2% ★, Resource Management 12.7%, Roguelike 10.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.7%, Strategy 5.3%
- #56 Fosoria
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Decoy Duck
Windows
Carve out and manage vast underground colonies! Build chambers, mine resources, and watch your settlement thrive. Assign specialized roles to your residents, then dig deeper to uncover ancient caves, precious resources, and mysterious tombs that unlock new possibilities.
Why similar: Colony Sim 44.5%, Base Building 14.5%, Resource Management 13.8%, Management 13.7%, City Builder 7.4%
- #57 Pixel Colony
66% matchPositive93% of 43 reviews2023
Dev: Broken Toilet Games
Windows · Linux
Build and manage your own colony. Citizens are primary resource. Make them happy by producing a variety of resources. Protect your settlement and colonists from hostile environment and make a great city!
Why similar: Colony Sim 37.1%, Resource Management 17%, City Builder 14.7%, Management 13.4%, Economy 6.7%
- #58 Dungeon Overseer
67% matchMixed54% of 50 reviews2021
Dev: Ripknot
Windows
Dungeon Overseer is a colony simulator with a focus on base building and resource management. Become the Overseer by building a unique dungeon layout, constructing your lair, upgrading and expanding, questing, crafting, researching, recruiting, defending your base, and raiding.
Why similar: Colony Sim 33.6%, Resource Management 15%, Economy 13.2%, Base Building 12.1%, City Builder 11.3%