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Games Like Exodus Borealis

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Strategy, City Builder, Singleplayer, Colony Sim.

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In this city builder and tower defense game, you will command a small band of ship wrecked colonists. Progress from struggling to survive the elements to a thriving kingdom that will smash the demon hordes that dare attack your settlement.

Reviews: Very Positive — 86% — of 307 reviews
Released: 2021-11-18
Developer: Smug Marmot Studios
Genres: Strategy
Platforms: Windows

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    91% matchVery Positive88% of 7,757 reviews2019
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  11. #11 They Are Billions
    90% matchVery Positive85% of 51,351 reviews2019
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    Windows
    Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 56.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%

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    91% matchMixed43% of 83 reviews2018
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    76% matchMostly Positive80% of 83 reviews2017
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    70% matchMixed70% of 303 reviews2025
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    71% matchMixed69% of 368 reviews2020
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    Why similar: Colony Sim 32.4%, City Builder 29.1%, Building 17.5%, Survival 8%, Strategy 7.6%

  55. #55 Planetbase
    69% matchMostly Positive80% of 10,422 reviews2015
    Dev: Madruga Works
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 26.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Guide a group of space settlers trying to establish a base on a remote planet. Grow food, collect energy, mine resources, survive disasters and build a self-sufficient colony in a harsh and unforgiving environment.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 39.6%, City Builder 33.2%, Survival 9.4%, Building 8.6%, Strategy 7.8%

  56. #56 Desperate Place
    67% matchMostly Positive71% of 299 reviews2025
    Dev: BruceGalaxy
    Windows

    Desperate Place is a strategic tower defense game where you play as a crew member who wakes up early on a damaged colonization starship. Stranded on an unknown planet, you must gather resources, repair the ship, and defend against alien monsters to survive and escape.

    Why similar: City Builder 28.2%, Tower Defense 27.5%, Building 17.1%, Survival 9.2%, Strategy 8.5%

  57. #57 Settlements Rising
    66% matchVery Positive81% of 435 reviews2025
    Dev: The Catalyst Crew
    Windows

    Settlements Rising is a medieval city building and colony management game. It offers a lively colony experience with simulated villagers, dozens of professions and resources, natural disasters, and raids, while providing full control over the colony through trade, production chains and datas.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 30.6%, City Builder 28.8%, Building 13.5%, Tower Defense 11.9%, Strategy 7.5%

  58. #58 Last Outpost
    67% matchMostly Positive78% of 79 reviews2025
    Dev: Troyd Games
    Windows

    Last Outpost is a minimalist Base Building & Strategy game where you build and defend your outpost in zombie apocalypse. Choose your vehicle and loadout before embarking on your adventure. Use your abilities and control your units to eliminate all threats. Will you manage to defend your outpost?

    Why similar: Tower Defense 37.9%, City Builder 36.6%, Strategy 10.5%, Tactical 7.9%, Difficult 3.7%

  59. #59 Going Medieval
    63% matchVery Positive89% of 21,328 reviews2026
    Dev: Foxy VoxelPub: Mythwright
    Windows
    Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 32.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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: Colony Sim 41.2%, City Builder 34.4%, Survival 12.6%, Strategy 10.4%, Singleplayer 1.4%

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