Games Like Dungeons 4

War for the Overworld is an unholy union of Dungeon Management and Strategy that rewards all those villainous thoughts you’ve been having. Craft your own perilous dungeon and defend it against pesky heroes who keep exploring it and taking your stuff.

Why similar: City Builder 20.2%, RTS 18.9%, Level Editor 18.1%, Sandbox 16%, Simulation 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This is the closest spiritual successor to the classic dungeon management genre, featuring deep base-building and a similar dark tone.

At last, the Dungeon Lord has successfully united the forces of evil and established his dark empire. Time for the next step in his most diabolical quest: expansion!

Why similar: RTS 23.8%, Dark Humor 15.9%, Real Time Tactics 15.4%, Online Co-Op 12.3%, Strategy 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct predecessor, it offers the same core gameplay loop of dungeon construction and surface-world RTS combat.

The Dungeon Lord is back – and this time he’s serious! In Dungeons 2, fulfil the Dungeon Lord’s insatiable quest for vengeance by recruiting fearsome new monsters from all corners of the underworld in order to undertake his evil bidding.

Why similar: RTS 37.9%, Strategy 22.8%, Fantasy 13.3%, Simulation 8.7%, Multiplayer 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This entry established the hybrid dungeon-management and RTS formula that defines the series.

A satirical spy-fi lair builder where YOU are the criminal mastermind! Construct your base, train your minions, defend your operations from the Forces of Justice, and achieve global domination!

Why similar: Strategy 33.1%, Simulation 22.3%, Sandbox 19.5%, RTS 15.1%, Funny 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the villain-protagonist trope, tasking you with building a secret lair and managing minions while thwarting heroes.

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 28%, Real Time Tactics 22.7%, RTS 19.3%, Sandbox 10.1%, Strategy 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the core base-building and defensive strategy mechanics, focusing on castle management and siege warfare.

Bad guys have all the fun. Discover your dark side as you build an evil underground kingdom and defend it against the forces of good.

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 50.8%, Strategy 26.3%, RTS 18.7%, Singleplayer 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: The foundational classic that inspired the entire dungeon management genre with its iconic humor and mechanics.

Overlord II, sequel to the critically acclaimed cult hit, sees the return of the chaotic Minions and their new Dark Master. Bigger, badder and more beautifully destructive, Overlord 2 has a Glorious Empire to smash, a massive Netherworld to revive, Minion mounts to mobilize, a trio of mistresses to woo, War Machines to crush opposition...

Why similar: Dark Humor 29.1%, Fantasy 20.8%, Funny 17%, RTS 11.9%, Strategy 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the same dark humor and villainous control over minions, focusing on conquering a fantasy world.

KeeperRL is a retro dungeon simulator with roguelike and RPG elements. Take the role of an evil keeper and build a formidable dungeon. Recruit sinister minions, equip and train them to explore the world and fight the forces of good.

Why similar: Sandbox 45.7%, Simulation 27.6%, Strategy 26.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines dungeon building with roguelike exploration, offering a more challenging and granular approach to managing a dark fortress.

Ruinarch is an evil god simulator and sandbox game where you mess with people’s lives for hilarious results! Make them vampires, werewolves or bard haters and cackle as the drama unfolds. Once you’re done, unleash a malicious buffet of spells and custom plagues to wipe them out and start anew!

Why similar: City Builder 37.1%, Dark Humor 25.6%, Sandbox 16.7%, Simulation 9.8%, Strategy 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Allows you to play as a malevolent force manipulating a world, matching the 'Absolute Evil' theme 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: Strategy RPG 29.1%, Co-op 16.9%, Strategy 12.1%, Multiplayer 11.9%, Fantasy 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides deep strategy and fantasy empire-building that complements the RTS elements found in Dungeons 4.

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 20.8%, RTS 18.7%, Online Co-Op 13.2%, Co-op 10.5%, PvE 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on intricate city-building and resource management in a fantasy setting with a focus on expansion.

Slice, burn, toss, zap, grind and gib massive hordes of repugnant orcs in this long-awaited successor to the award-winning Orcs Must Die! series.

Why similar: Co-op 28.3%, Online Co-Op 15.7%, PvE 15%, Strategy 11.2%, Multiplayer 10%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the defensive trap-laying and combat aspects of the dungeon genre, emphasizing wave-based survival.

Spacebase Startopia captivates with its original mixture of economic simulation and empire building strategy paired with classic RTS skirmishes and a good dose of humor.

Why similar: RTS 23.7%, City Builder 23%, Strategy 11%, Co-op 10.3%, Sandbox 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a humorous management-heavy experience with a sci-fi twist that mirrors the base-building complexity of Dungeons 4.

Return to the remote island nation of Tropico and expand your Dynasty’s reign from the early colonial period to beyond the 21st Century, facing new challenges including advanced trading mechanics, technology and scientific research, as well as cooperative and competitive MULTIPLAYER.

Why similar: City Builder 44.1%, Strategy 13.9%, Sandbox 12%, Simulation 10.2%, Multiplayer 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a humorous management simulation where you play as a dictator, sharing the satirical tone of the Dungeons series.

A dungeon in danger ! Build, manage, and defend your tower in the satirical heroic fantasy universe of Dungeon of Naheulbeuk. From a shaky establishment to an infamous lair!

Why similar: Narration 23.3%, Sandbox 19.1%, Funny 13.7%, Simulation 11.3%, Fantasy 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous management game centered specifically on running a dungeon for adventurers.

Dungeon Defenders: Awakened is co-op Tower Defense combined with epic Action RPG combat. You’re able to join forces with up to four players to take on a never-ending army of orcs, demons, and dragons! Are your defenses strong enough to save the world of Etheria?

Why similar: Online Co-Op 26.9%, Co-op 21.6%, Multiplayer 15.9%, Funny 10.3%, Strategy 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Blends tower defense with action-RPG elements similar to the dungeon-crawling parts of the seed game.

Celebrating its first year of delighting millions of global players, the award-winning and best-selling strategy franchise continues with Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition, putting you at the center of even more epic historical battles that shaped the world.

Why similar: RTS 36.8%, City Builder 22.8%, Strategy 14.3%, Multiplayer 10.1%, Co-op 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a polished RTS experience for those who enjoy the combat and base-building side of Dungeons 4.

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: RTS 27.4%, City Builder 24.6%, Strategy 14.5%, Co-op 12.4%, Multiplayer 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A survival-focused RTS that emphasizes base defense against waves of enemies in a harsh fantasy world.

Stronghold Crusader 2 is the long awaited sequel to the original castle sim. After 12 years Stronghold returns to the desert with a new 3D engine and powerful Havok Physics. Crusader 2 recaptures the original game’s addictive, fast-paced gameplay and authentic castle simulation.

Why similar: City Builder 30%, RTS 26%, Strategy 17.5%, Multiplayer 9.5%, Co-op 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Refines the castle-building and siege warfare mechanics found in the series with improved RTS controls.

Build your own dungeon and attract heroes from all over the realm! Grow your business by exploiting every facet of your visitors' dungeon exploration experience. Will you be able to keep your evil dungeon business going?

Why similar: City Builder 31.3%, Dark Humor 23.8%, Sandbox 14.6%, Fantasy 10.1%, Strategy 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A management-focused game about building and maintaining a dungeon specifically for adventurers to explore.

SpellForce 3 - The perfect blend between RTS and RPG!

Why similar: RTS 45.8%, Strategy 15.1%, Fantasy 12.4%, Co-op 12.1%, Multiplayer 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: Combines RTS and RPG elements, mirroring the hybrid nature of the Dungeons series' combat and character progression.

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 38%, Sandbox 18%, PvE 15.6%, Strategy 10.7%, Simulation 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A robust base-building simulation that shares the isometric perspective and management depth of the Dungeons series.

Only the world’s most ruthless Warden can contain the world’s most ruthless inmates. Design and develop your personalized penitentiary in Prison Architect.

Why similar: City Builder 37.3%, Sandbox 20.3%, Simulation 12%, Strategy 11.4%, Multiplayer 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers deep base-building and management mechanics with a focus on controlling a complex facility and its inhabitants.

A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.

Why similar: City Builder 41.2%, Sandbox 25.9%, Strategy 15.4%, Simulation 13.8%, Singleplayer 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features complex colony management and base-building with a focus on emergent storytelling and survival.

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 29.6%, Real Time Tactics 25.1%, RTS 20.8%, Sandbox 11.3%, Strategy 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic castle-building experience that emphasizes defensive strategy and resource management.

Command the Trolls and lead them on an epic journey across the wild continent of Urgath. As Chieftain of the Moonkin, a tribe driven from its home by tusk hunters and disease, their survival is in your hands.

Why similar: RTS 25.2%, City Builder 21.5%, Strategy RPG 16.6%, Strategy 10.7%, Co-op 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on the strategy-RPG hybrid mechanics with a dark fantasy narrative and tactical combat.

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 33.1%, RTS 33.1%, Simulation 13.4%, Funny 11.4%, Singleplayer 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: The original cult classic for players who enjoy the villain-management simulation and base-building humor.

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 22%, RTS 20.5%, Strategy RPG 15.2%, Sandbox 8.5%, PvE 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a blend of city-building and RTS mechanics in a fantasy world with a focus on expansion.

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition is the ultimate Dawn of War experience, featuring the original Dawn of War and all its expansions, along with enhanced visuals, an improved camera, and 64-bit platform support.

Why similar: RTS 28.6%, Online Co-Op 14.1%, Level Editor 13.4%, Co-op 10.9%, Multiplayer 9.6%

A brutal godlike village sim that melds the god game, management, and tower defense genres! Fight off hoards of monsters at night, and expand your village in the day time. Inspired by games like Black and White, Rimworld, and Dwarf Fortress but not quite like any of them.

Why similar: City Builder 55.1%, Strategy 12.9%, Sandbox 11.1%, Level Editor 10.8%, Simulation 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging village management sim with strong tower defense elements and a focus on survival.

Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap combines chaotic third-person combat with devious trap-laying strategy. Enjoy endless replayability as your War Mage grows stronger through roguelite progression. Repel relentless orc hordes solo or with up to 4 players.

Why similar: Co-op 20.8%, Online Co-Op 19.7%, PvE 14.8%, Multiplayer 11.7%, Funny 11.1%

The unstoppable fluid enemy has returned and destroyed every world in its path! Defend against Creeper as it floods across the 3D terrain in this real time strategy game where the enemy is a fluid.

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 27.1%, RTS 27%, Level Editor 19.3%, Strategy 7.9%, Multiplayer 6.4%

The SpellForce 3: Versus Edition gives you the chance to enter the battlefields of Eo for free, letting you test your RTS skills against AI opponents or even other human players.

Why similar: RTS 25%, Strategy RPG 23.1%, Online Co-Op 12.6%, Strategy 12.4%, Level Editor 9.3%

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

Why similar: City Builder 44%, Strategy 13.3%, Co-op 12.7%, Multiplayer 10.5%, Simulation 9.5%

Dwelvers is a unique real-time strategy Dungeon Keeper-like with resource management, logistics, battles, magic spells, trading, crimes against humanity, labyrinths, and so much more. Are you able to eradicate the pesky humans once and for all? Of course you are. The Dark Mother wills it.

Why similar: Sandbox 31.7%, Fantasy 19.2%, Strategy 15.3%, Simulation 11.4%, 3D 9.6%

While a formidable evil emerges, an unexpected alliance is taking shape! It will take the finest warriors of Linirea and the relentless Dark Army to stop it. Beware! Though they may journey side by side the ever-changing winds of fate could swiftly alter their course.

Why similar: Strategy 37.3%, Cartoon 30.2%, Fantasy 15.2%, Funny 13.4%, Singleplayer 3.9%

Desynced is a sci-fi strategy game with fully customizable units and behaviors. Gather, build, research, and explore the unknown. Alone or with friends, unveil the mystery of an AI on the edge of self-awareness and uncover the hidden truth in this blend of strategy, automation, and exploration.

Why similar: City Builder 23.6%, RTS 21.3%, Sandbox 11.3%, Online Co-Op 8.9%, Multiplayer 8.3%

Dungeons: The Dark Lord is the sequel to Dungeons, the game where the more evil you are, the better! There are a slew of exciting new features, including four-player multiplayer in four modes!

Why similar: Strategy 53.2%, Simulation 46.8%

Level Up For the Epic Conclusion of the Tiberium Saga.

Why similar: Level Editor 26.8%, RTS 20.9%, Online Co-Op 12.3%, Real Time Tactics 11.9%, Co-op 11.5%

Lift and throw anything as you build and manage your kingdom in this chaotic city builder for 1-6 players. Harness the power of your soul-stealing crown to defend your citizens from bandits and mutants, farm the land, and gather resources. Keep citizens happy or see them desert you!

Why similar: City Builder 35.3%, Sandbox 16.4%, Multiplayer 10.6%, Online Co-Op 10.1%, Simulation 8.2%

Create a hero from one of four classes to save Etheria in this 4-player coop Tower Defense Action-RPG. Includes Steam exclusive Portal gun & TF2 familiars!

Why similar: Online Co-Op 25.3%, Strategy RPG 20.4%, Multiplayer 14.8%, PvE 10.8%, Funny 8%

Sudden Strike is back! The beloved Real Time Strategy series returns, this time with bigger battlefields, more units, better graphics, new scenarios and legendary commanders – making Sudden Strike 4 more tactical and realistic than ever before!

Why similar: RTS 35.8%, Real Time Tactics 32.7%, Strategy 16.6%, Multiplayer 5.8%, Level Editor 5.2%

Assume the role of a mighty (and mighty evil) Dungeon Lord and create your own diabolical demesnes underground. 10 different classes of heroes dare to enter your dungeon where 15 different monsters lurk in the dark.

Why similar: Strategy 67.6%, Fantasy 19.9%, Simulation 12.5%

Battle for galactic dominance in this real-time 4X strategy game with unrivaled scale! You’ll explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate through military force, diplomacy, trade, culture, influence, and other underhanded tactics.

Why similar: RTS 38.3%, Co-op 16.3%, Strategy 14%, PvE 13%, Multiplayer 12.1%

Forge invincible defenses with lethal traps and devious machines, and crush relentless waves of adventurers in the ultimate tower defense showdown!

Why similar: PvE 20.9%, Real Time Tactics 19.5%, Strategy 18.4%, Level Editor 17.7%, Simulation 15.6%

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: RTS 26.3%, Strategy 24.7%, Simulation 17.2%, City Builder 15.4%, Fantasy 14.1%

Might & Magic® Heroes® VII makes a triumphant return bringing you the essence of turn based strategy gaming. Set in a fantasy universe with RPG progression with a strong story narrative, you will embark on a journey that you will never forget!

Why similar: Strategy 39.5%, Fantasy 22.5%, Multiplayer 22.2%, Co-op 11.8%, Singleplayer 4%

A turn based dungeon crawler where you create a party of heroes to go on epic quests.

Why similar: Level Editor 49%, Strategy 21.2%, Fantasy 17.9%, Exploration 11.9%

Three years after the Purity Wars, Nortander is on the cusp of a new era.

Why similar: RTS 53.9%, Strategy 18.3%, Multiplayer 13.8%, Fantasy 11.9%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Build your dungeon & protect it with a labyrinth of dark corridors, a web of deadly traps, an arsenal of powerful spells, and an army of bloodthirsty demons

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 68.2%, Strategy 27%, Singleplayer 4.7%

An intense real-time strategy game set in a dark fantasy world of Orcs, Elves and Dragons. Kingdom Wars 2 combines the best of Zombie survival and crafting with complex fast-paced city building. Fight massive siege battles that turn beautiful landscapes into gory blood-soaked battlefields.

Why similar: RTS 24%, City Builder 23.9%, Real Time Tactics 20.2%, Online Co-Op 12.6%, Strategy 7.3%

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 22.8%, Level Editor 20.8%, Online Co-Op 11%, Co-op 9.8%, PvE 9.4%

Thrive: Heavy Lies the Crown is a complex city builder, where the fate of your kingdom hinges on your every decision. Explore this medieval land alone or with friends, make tough moral choices and conquer your foes in RTS combat. Will you struggle to survive, or find the strength to Thrive?

Why similar: City Builder 22.9%, RTS 18.8%, Real Time Tactics 16.5%, Online Co-Op 14.1%, Multiplayer 8.1%

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: City Builder 26.9%, Real Time Tactics 24%, RTS 22.6%, Sandbox 12.1%, Strategy 6.7%

Age of Darkness: Final Stand is a dark fantasy survival RTS where you must illuminate, build and defend humanity’s last bastion against hordes of Nightmares. Set in the remnants of a kingdom consumed by a deadly fog, you decide. Will you hide in the light? Or take back your world.

Why similar: RTS 33.4%, PvE 16.1%, Co-op 15%, Strategy 9.9%, Fantasy 9.9%

After a devastating war between ancient mages, a powerful spell is all that holds together the shattered planet of Driftland. Take on the role of a powerful mage capable of moving and connecting floating lands, develop a mighty empire, and restore Driftland to its former glory!

Why similar: City Builder 41.8%, RTS 40.3%, Strategy 11%, 3D 6.9%

In the world of Majesty, you are the ruler of the Kingdom. Your rule is not absolute, however, as you face subjects that are independent and stubborn. They will need a great deal of persuasion before they carry out your wishes...

Why similar: RTS 53.4%, Strategy 25.8%, Fantasy 13.5%, Simulation 5.7%, Singleplayer 1.6%

It's payback time! Lead your mighty dark army and make the Kingdom tremble with every step. Build powerful towers, choose your arsenal for destruction, and find the deadliest combination - train legendary heroes and lead them to victory!

Why similar: Cartoon 44.2%, Strategy 29.3%, Fantasy 19.4%, Singleplayer 7.1%

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 50.2%, Strategy 14.4%, Fantasy 13.1%, Simulation 12.7%, 3D 6.1%