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Games Like Fantasy Map Simulator

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Simulation, Singleplayer, Sandbox, Strategy.

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Fantasy Map Simulator: Create and watch imaginary worlds evolve over centuries. Design maps, simulate nations and their politics, and control destinies. See empires rise and fall on your desktop wallpaper. A unique simulation for history buffs and creative minds.

Reviews: Very Positive — 89% — of 4,362 reviews
Released: 2024-09-04
Developer: The Stranger
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 1.7 hrs
Mean playtime: 9.3 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 60%

Overview

Fantasy Map Simulator excels at providing a hands-off, procedural sandbox experience where players act as architects of history, observing the organic rise and fall of civilizations. These recommendations prioritize games that emphasize large-scale geopolitical simulation, god-like oversight, and the evolution of alternate histories over long periods of time.

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    97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 56,966 reviews2021
    Dev: Maxim Karpenko
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 29.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    WorldBox is the ULTIMATE god simulator and sandbox game. A petri dish for your fantasy civilizations. Create your own world or destroy it using many powers. Watch civilizations grow, form kingdoms, colonize new lands, sail to far continents, wars to ignite, empires to fall and towns to burn!

    Why similar: God Game 34.8% ★, Sandbox 14.3%, Political Sim 14.1% ★, Colony Sim 13.1%, Artificial Intelligence 8.9%

    Why You'll Like It: It is the definitive god-game sandbox where you can watch civilizations evolve, wage war, and shape the world map in real-time.

  2. #2 Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 9,393 reviews2023
    Dev: JoySpark Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Ages of Conflict is a versatile Map Simulation game where you create and observe custom AI nations battle it out across an infinite number of worlds. Paint beautiful maps and scenarios, and command nations to change history into your liking!

    Why similar: God Game 21% ★, Political Sim 16.6% ★, Alternate History 13%, Level Editor 11.2%, Artificial Intelligence 9.2%

    Why You'll Like It: This title offers a highly similar map-based simulation focused on automated nation-states fighting for territorial dominance.

  3. #3 Age of History 3
    96% matchVery Positive85% of 18,912 reviews2024
    Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 38.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Grand strategy wargame where the destiny of Civilizations rests in your hands - will they stand united under your leadership or fall divided in conflict? Journey through the entire saga of human civilization, from its earliest days to the futuristic era, crafting your legacy age by age.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.7%, Alternate History 20.1%, Wargame 17.1%, Level Editor 12.3%, War 9.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A deep grand-strategy game that allows for complex historical simulations and map-based empire management.

  4. #4 Galimulator
    95% matchVery Positive91% of 503 reviews2018
    Dev: Snoddasmannen
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Galimulator is a galactic empire simulation and sandbox game. See how Empires rise and fall, and how the people in them climb through the ranks to bring prestige to their Dynasty. Then throw in an invasion of self replicating Smatter monsters if you want to spice things up.

    Why similar: God Game 52.7% ★, Sandbox 26.7%, Simulation 15.2%, Strategy 5.3%

    Why You'll Like It: It provides a chaotic, procedural simulation of galactic empires rising and falling, mirroring the scale of Fantasy Map Simulator.

  5. #5 Warnament
    94% matchVery Positive85% of 506 reviews2025
    Dev: Luden.io
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    An approachable turn-based grand strategy sandbox. Lead a nation, forge alliances, wage wars and rewrite history. Play solo or with friends, create your own maps and scenarios, and explore community mods on Steam Workshop.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.6%, Level Editor 21.4%, Sandbox 20.2%, Alternate History 10.2%, Military 9.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A sandbox wargame that allows for detailed map manipulation and large-scale geopolitical conflict simulation.

  6. #6 Europa Universalis IV
    94% matchVery Positive88% of 137,440 reviews2013
    Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 284.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Rule your land and dominate the world with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. Write a new history of the world and build an empire for the ages.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.4%, Alternate History 20.5%, Wargame 13.5%, Sandbox 11.6%, Military 10.3%

    Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for historical grand strategy, offering unparalleled depth in simulating the rise of nations over hundreds of years.

  7. #7 Old World
    93% matchVery Positive82% of 6,919 reviews2022
    Dev: Mohawk GamesPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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: Grand Strategy 32.4%, Alternate History 20.3%, War 16.3%, Sandbox 12.4%, Military 10.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A historical strategy game that focuses heavily on the evolution of dynasties and the long-term development of empires.

  8. #8 Shadow Empire
    92% matchVery Positive84% of 1,961 reviews2020
    Dev: VR DesignsPub: Matrix Games
    Windows
    Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 77.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Shadow Empire is a deep turn-based 4X wargame with a unique blend of military focus, procedurally generated content and role-playing features. Players take the seat of the supreme ruler of a small nation, with the goal of reconquering a devastated planet.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 41.9%, Wargame 24.6%, War 22.3%, Strategy 6%, Simulation 5.1%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers a uniquely deep procedural history and map-based empire management system that feels like a more complex evolution of the genre.

  9. #9 Crusader Kings III
    91% matchVery Positive90% of 143,901 reviews2020
    Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 29.1 hrsMean: 151.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 43.1%, Medieval 18.1%, War 13.5%, Sandbox 13.2%, Strategy 7.5%

    Why You'll Like It: It excels at simulating the political and personal histories of nations over centuries, perfect for those who enjoy the narrative of empire evolution.

  10. #10 Imperator: Rome
    91% matchMixed66% of 26,916 reviews2019
    Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 37.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Dominate the classical Mediterranean in Imperator: Rome, a grand strategy game from Paradox Interactive. Navigate the dangerous waters of politics and diplomacy as you build up your provinces and conquer foreign lands. Now available with special content and the digital artbook.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 45.6%, Political Sim 33.1% ★, Strategy 7.6%, War 5.6%, Simulation 4.2%

    Why You'll Like It: This grand strategy title focuses on the management and expansion of ancient empires with a strong emphasis on map-based politics.

  11. #11 Deisim
    90% matchVery Positive93% of 916 reviews2022
    Dev: Myron Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Live the experience of being a powerful god and create the world to see the growth of mankind.

    Why similar: God Game 32.7% ★, Political Sim 19.5% ★, Colony Sim 17.2%, Artificial Intelligence 14.6%, Sandbox 12.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A VR-focused god-game that lets you physically shape the world and observe the growth of your followers.

  12. #12 The Universim
    89% matchMostly Positive79% of 10,670 reviews2024
    Dev: Crytivo
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 34.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Jump straight into managing your own planets as you guide a civilization through the ages. Build the ultimate empire in The Universim, a new breed of God Game in development by Crytivo.

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    Windows
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 14.4 hrsMean: 120.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%

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    Windows
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    85% matchVery Positive90% of 50,416 reviews2018
    Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
    Windows
    Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 60.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Age of History II is a grand strategy wargame that is simple to learn yet hard to master.Your objective is to use military tactics and cunning diplomacy to either unify the world, or conquer it.Will the world bleed out or bow before you? The choice is yours..

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.7%, Political Sim 22.1% ★, War 18.3%, Alternate History 11.4%, Sandbox 8.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A simplified but effective grand strategy game focused on map-painting and historical conquest.

  17. #17 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
    86% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,255 reviews2014
    Dev: BattleGoat Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 51.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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  18. #18 Totally Accurate Battle Simulator
    84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 154,313 reviews2021
    Dev: Landfall
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Be the leader of wobblers from ancient lands, spooky places, and fantasy worlds. Watch them fight in simulations made with the wobbliest physics system ever created, make your own wobblers in the unit creator and send your army off to fight your friends in multiplayer.

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    Dev: Giant Army
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Create & destroy on an unimaginable scale with a realistic physics-based space simulator. Explore the beauty of our universe and the fragility of our planet. Use science to bend the laws of gravity, collide planets, boil away oceans, fire epic space lasers, and customize your universe.

    Why similar: God Game 66.4% ★, Sandbox 26.4%, Simulation 6%, Indie 1.2%

    Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the planetary and cosmic scale, allowing you to simulate the physical evolution of worlds.

  20. #20 Realpolitiks II
    86% matchMixed46% of 668 reviews2021
    Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Lead your people to glory and write a new chapter of history in Realpolitiks II, a real-time grand strategy game where you lead any contemporary nation in an attempt to secure world dominance.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 41.7%, Political Sim 40% ★, Strategy 9.3%, Simulation 7.5%, Indie 1.5%

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  21. #21 Stellaris
    83% matchVery Positive86% of 197,307 reviews2016
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 19.4 hrsMean: 145.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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  22. #22 Planetary Life
    81% matchVery Positive94% of 948 reviews2025
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    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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    82% matchVery Positive94% of 9,302 reviews2020
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    82% matchVery Positive86% of 96 reviews2023
    Dev: YuruOwO
    Windows

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    81% matchVery Positive82% of 6,409 reviews2022
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    Windows
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    78% matchVery Positive93% of 1,320 reviews2025
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    77% matchVery Positive85% of 430 reviews2026
    Dev: BetaLabPub: 2P Games
    Windows

    Become a God, build a civilization. In this dynamic Roguelite God Simulator, guide human civilization on a procedurally generated pixel world. Watch your people grow, defend them against heretics, and build an immortal legacy.

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    79% matchMixed59% of 688 reviews2023
    Dev: Okron Studio
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    80% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,859 reviews2014
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    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 86.9 hrs≥1hr: 65%

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    79% matchMixed48% of 317 reviews2025
    Dev: Eversim
    Windows · Mac

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    78% matchPositive92% of 90 reviews2025
    Dev: Kisotik Games
    Windows

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    76% matchVery Positive85% of 7,512 reviews2023
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    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%

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    Dev: Krzysztof SteinerPub: Krzysztof Steiner Games
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    Dev: Flomgus Games
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    74% matchVery Positive86% of 3,154 reviews2020
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    74% matchMostly Positive78% of 5,999 reviews2013
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    70% matchVery Positive94% of 605 reviews2025
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    Windows

    Shape breathtaking worlds in Terra Firma 2, a vast simulation where your creations evolve through the forces of nature. Sculpt the land, then watch as weather, erosion, and life itself transform your world into a dynamic, living ecosystem- right down to every plant and creature.

    Why similar: God Game 62.3% ★, Sandbox 25.8%, Simulation 6.1%, Strategy 4.5%, Indie 1.2%

  49. #49 Religion inc.
    70% matchMostly Positive72% of 139 reviews2025
    Dev: GameFirst
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 36 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 36%

    Create your own unique religion in god simulator strategy sandbox games

    Why similar: God Game 56.1% ★, Alternate History 23.7%, Medieval 8.4%, Strategy 6.4%, Simulation 5.4%

  50. #50 Ultimate Arena
    71% matchVery Positive80% of 995 reviews2016
    Dev: Triverske
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Pick and create characters to fight to the death in this action-packed nonsensical arena simulation.

    Why similar: God Game 26.6% ★, Political Sim 18.3% ★, Alternate History 16.1%, Wargame 12%, Level Editor 10.6%

  51. #51 Age of History 2: Definitive Edition
    67% matchVery Positive84% of 2,739 reviews2026
    Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 26.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    The grand strategy classic returns with improved gameplay, a massive 13,892 province map, expanded diplomacy and wartime capitulation, new civilizations and scenarios, atomic weapons, smarter AI, enhanced visuals, UI upgrades, and major performance improvements.

    Why similar: Political Sim 29.2% ★, Grand Strategy 16.7%, Wargame 14.1%, Sandbox 12.3%, War 11.9%

  52. #52 Kingdom's Life
    71% matchMixed63% of 259 reviews2022
    Dev: Strudio Company
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Kingdom's Life - Large turn-based global strategy game in pixel style. You have to create your own people and state. Can you lead the state to political, economic, technological and military triumph? It depends on you.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.7%, Political Sim 23.6% ★, Sandbox 12.5%, Wargame 12.5%, War 10.2%

  53. #53 SandTable War: Three Kingdoms
    67% matchVery Positive85% of 343 reviews2026
    Dev: 古玩工作室
    Windows

    "SandTable War: Three Kingdoms" is a strategic simulation game set during the Three Kingdoms period. Here you can play as various factions from Three Kingdoms history to conquer cities and lands, unify the realm. With abundant historical officers and scenarios, come restore the Han Dynasty!

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 27%, Political Sim 21.4% ★, Wargame 12.4%, War 9.7%, Alternate History 9%

  54. #54 Lawgivers II
    69% matchMostly Positive70% of 712 reviews2023
    Dev: Damian BernardiPub: SomniumSoft
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Lawgivers II is a political sandbox game that features multiple electoral systems, approve/reject bills and govern a country. Start out your career from the very bottom, and perhaps one day, lead your nation to become the most influential in the world.

    Why similar: Political Sim 44.4% ★, Grand Strategy 28.1%, Sandbox 18.7%, Strategy 4.3%, Simulation 3.7%

  55. #55 The Sandbox
    72% matchMixed55% of 575 reviews2015
    Dev: PIXOWL INC.
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    READY FOR CRAFTING VIRTUAL WORLDS ON YOUR PC?The acclaimed world-building game featuring a unique mission-based approach is coming onto PC via Steam Early Access. With over 16 million players on mobile & tablets versions and 1,500,000 pixel blocks creations shared in the Online Gallery to date, this PC version is taking world...

    Why similar: Sandbox 45%, God Game 43.5% ★, Simulation 5.6%, Strategy 4%, Indie 1.1%

  56. #56 Canvas of Kings
    68% matchVery Positive93% of 868 reviews2023
    Dev: Hannes Breuer
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    Canvas of Kings is a minimalistic mapmaking tool that focuses on randomness and auto-generated elements on user-definable and interactive paths, plots and rooms.

    Why similar: Level Editor 37.5%, Sandbox 30.4%, Medieval 22.4%, Procedural Generation 6.4%, Simulation 3.3%

  57. #57 Celestial Empire
    67% matchVery Positive89% of 732 reviews2025
    Dev: President StudioPub: PlayWay S.A.
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Forge an empire under the watchful eyes of the gods! Take care of your people, develop efficient production chains and trade with other landlords. Ensure their survival through harsh winters and disasters.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 29.3%, Artificial Intelligence 28.3%, Sandbox 28.3%, Strategy 7.6%, Simulation 6.5%

  58. #58 Sid Meier's Civilization VII
    67% matchMixed47% of 62,332 reviews2025
    Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 18.7 hrsMean: 50.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%

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

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.3%, Political Sim 21.9% ★, Alternate History 17.7%, War 13.3%, Military 11.4%

  59. #59 The Political Process
    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,167 reviews2019
    Dev: Verlumino Studios LLC
    Windows
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Explore a dynamic world of politics in this turn-based, political simulator. Create a character, run for political office, write legislation, balance budgets, and more as you move up the political hierarchy.

    Why similar: Political Sim 87.6% ★, Simulation 5.9%, Strategy 5.5%, Indie 0.9%

  60. #60 Maestro's Cold War 2
    63% matchVery Positive93% of 180 reviews2026
    Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at work
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Addictive yet chill. An immersive Cold War sandbox. Revive the Cold War in this classic strategy game—easy to pick up, yet challenging and deep, offering endless replayability.

    Why similar: Political Sim 27.2% ★, Grand Strategy 18.8%, Alternate History 12.9%, Wargame 12.5%, Sandbox 12.1%

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