- #1 Evil Genius 2: World Domination
97% matchMixed69% of 13,065 reviews2021
Dev: Rebellion
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 44.1%, Base Building 34.2%, RTS 13.2%, Simulation 7.4%, Singleplayer 1.2%
Why You'll Like It: Like Majesty, this game focuses on managing a base and minions who act with a degree of autonomy while maintaining a humorous, villainous tone.
- #2 War for the Overworld
96% matchVery Positive86% of 8,005 reviews2015
Dev: Brightrock GamesPub: Mythwright
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: RTS 38.7%, Base Building 26%, Strategy 17.8%, Fantasy 9.8%, Simulation 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep dungeon-management experience where you influence your creatures' behaviors rather than controlling them directly.
- #3 Dungeons 3
96% matchVery Positive94% of 18,617 reviews2017
Dev: Realmforge StudiosPub: Kalypso Media
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 47.1%, Strategy 26.3%, Base Building 20.2%, Simulation 4.9%, Singleplayer 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: This title perfectly captures the indirect management style of Majesty by tasking you with building a dungeon and guiding creatures to defend it.
- #4 Evil Genius
95% matchVery Positive93% of 3,574 reviews2009
Dev: Elixir StudiosPub: Rebellion
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 56%
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 37.1%, Base Building 33.2%, RTS 24.3%, Simulation 3.7%, Singleplayer 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: The original cult classic provides a similar experience of managing a lair full of quirky, independent minions.
- #5 Dungeons 2
94% matchVery Positive82% of 5,248 reviews2015
Dev: Realmforge StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 40.1%, Strategy 36.8%, Fantasy 12.1%, Base Building 6.6%, Simulation 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: It blends dungeon management with real-time strategy elements, mirroring the hybrid nature of the Majesty series.
- #6 RimWorld
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 236,346 reviews2018
Dev: Ludeon Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 59.1 hrsMean: 259.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: Base Building 48.9%, Strategy 39.2%, Simulation 8.7%, Singleplayer 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: While more of a colony sim, it shares the core Majesty mechanic of managing independent characters with their own needs and personalities.
- #7 Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns
93% matchVery Positive84% of 115 reviews2011
Dev: TimeGate Studios
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 50%
If you are to return your race to their rightful glory, you must solve the mystery of their destruction.
Why similar: RTS 46%, Strategy 45%, Fantasy 9%
Why You'll Like It: This fantasy RTS features squad-based management that feels similar to the hero-party dynamics found in Majesty.
- #8 Dwarf Fortress
91% matchVery Positive95% of 30,806 reviews2022
Dev: Bay 12 GamesPub: Kitfox Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 38.4 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: Strategy 45.2%, Base Building 40.2%, Simulation 10.4%, Fantasy 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: This is the ultimate simulation of independent agents, offering unparalleled depth in managing a fantasy population that acts on its own.
- #9 SpellForce 2 - Anniversary Edition
92% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,326 reviews2009
Dev: PhenomicPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 58%
SpellForce 2 - Anniversary Edition presents the award-winning SpellForce saga hits: "SpellForce 2 – Shadow Wars" and the add-on "SpellForce 2 – Dragon Storm" for a spectacular game experience!
Why similar: RTS 47.6%, Strategy 36.5%, Fantasy 10.4%, Base Building 4.4%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game blends RPG character progression with RTS base-building, capturing the fantasy-hero feel of Majesty.
- #10 Noble Fates
90% matchVery Positive83% of 1,455 reviews2021
Dev: Xobermon, LLC
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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: Strategy 38.3%, Base Building 35%, Fantasy 19.9%, Simulation 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: You play as a ruler who must influence the independent decisions of your subjects in a high-fantasy setting.
- #11 Songs of Syx
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 7,777 reviews2020
Dev: Gamatron AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 14.9 hrsMean: 41.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Strategy 38%, Base Building 31.6%, Fantasy 19.7%, Simulation 7.8%, Singleplayer 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: It allows you to manage a massive, autonomous population in a fantasy world, focusing on logistics and indirect guidance.
- #12 Foundation
86% matchVery Positive86% of 23,481 reviews2025
Dev: Polymorph Games
Windows
Median: 11.0 hrsMean: 26.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Foundation is a grid-less, laidback medieval city-building game with a focus on organic development, monument construction and resource management.
Why similar: Strategy 39.1%, RTS 33.6%, Base Building 16.3%, Simulation 9.5%, Singleplayer 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: This city-builder features AI agents with their own needs and behaviors, creating a living world that you guide rather than command.
- #13 King Arthur II: The Role-Playing Wargame
89% matchMixed56% of 509 reviews2012
Dev: NeocoreGamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Experience the sequel to the Role-playing Real Time Strategy Hit!
Why similar: Strategy 46.9%, RTS 42.2%, Fantasy 9.9%, Singleplayer 1%
Why You'll Like It: It combines grand strategy with RPG elements, focusing on the management of heroes and armies in a fantasy setting.
- #14 Tropico 6
86% matchVery Positive88% of 28,783 reviews2019
Dev: Limbic EntertainmentPub: Kalypso Media
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 26.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
El Presidente is back! Prove yourself once again as a feared dictator or peace-loving statesman on the island state of Tropico and shape the fate of your very own banana republic through four distinctive eras.
Why similar: Strategy 82.5%, Simulation 15.7%, Singleplayer 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: While set in a different era, the management of citizens who have their own needs and desires provides a similar indirect-control experience.
- #15 Divinity: Dragon Commander
88% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,503 reviews2013
Dev: Larian Studios
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
You are the Dragon Commander. Your mission it is to reunite a broken empire and become the new emperor. Success depends entirely on your ability to efficiently rule your empire, build invincible armies and lead them to victory.
Why similar: RTS 45.6%, Strategy 38.6%, Fantasy 14.7%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique mix of political management and fantasy RTS combat that echoes the ruler-perspective of Majesty.
- #16 Lessaria: Fantasy Kingdom Sim
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,633 reviews2025
Dev: Rockbee TeamPub: Polden Publishing
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: RTS 53.4%, Strategy 25.5%, Fantasy 14%, Simulation 5.5%, Singleplayer 1.6%
Why You'll Like It: A modern take on fantasy kingdom management that emphasizes the simulation of a growing realm.
- #17 Rise to Ruins
85% matchVery Positive88% of 7,737 reviews2019
Dev: Raymond DoerrPub: SixtyGig Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Strategy 52.2%, Base Building 37.2%, Simulation 8.8%, Singleplayer 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: It combines god-game mechanics with village management, requiring you to influence your villagers to survive in a hostile world.
- #18 Impire
87% matchMixed46% of 451 reviews2013
Dev: Cyanide MontrealPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Deep in the underworld of Ardania, a threat of the most evil nature grows and multiplies with an appetite for destruction that is unsurpassed. Summoned from the depths of the Bottomless Pit, the (once) mighty Báal-Abaddon has been torn from his throne of skulls and imprisoned in an earthly body of less-than-imposing stature (he's an Imp,...
Why similar: Strategy 86.5%, Fantasy 13.5%
Why You'll Like It: You manage a dungeon and its creatures, focusing on the humorous and dark side of fantasy management.
- #19 Spellcaster University
83% matchVery Positive83% of 4,213 reviews2021
Dev: Sneaky Yak Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Develop a prestigious university of mages. Build rooms, train your students, fight orcs, slay the bureaucrats, manage your budget... a director's life is not a quiet one.
Why similar: Base Building 47%, Strategy 36.2%, Simulation 12.9%, Singleplayer 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: You manage a magical school, focusing on the indirect development of students and staff in a whimsical setting.
- #20 Gnomoria
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,532 reviews2016
Dev: Robotronic Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Gnomoria is a sandbox village management game where you help lead a small group of gnomes, who have set out on their own, to thrive into a bustling kingdom! Anything you see can be broken down and rebuilt elsewhere.
Why similar: Strategy 49.9%, RTS 20.4%, Simulation 10.8%, Base Building 8.6%, Fantasy 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: This colony-sim focuses on managing a group of gnomes who perform tasks based on their own priorities and needs.
- #21 Kingdoms and Castles
82% matchVery Positive93% of 30,837 reviews2017
Dev: Lion Shield, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Strategy 43.5%, RTS 28%, Base Building 20.2%, Simulation 6.5%, Singleplayer 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: A charming city-builder that requires you to manage a medieval kingdom while defending it from fantasy threats.
- #22 Kohan: Ahriman's Gift
82% matchVery Positive89% of 150 reviews2011
Dev: TimeGate Studios
Windows
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Why similar: Strategy 54.6%, RTS 45.4%
Why You'll Like It: A direct expansion of the Kohan formula, providing more of the squad-based fantasy strategy that Majesty fans enjoy.
- #23 Knights of Honor II: Sovereign
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 6,461 reviews2022
Dev: Black Sea GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Become the king and fight over Europe in this fresh take on medieval real-time grand strategy. Manage provinces, gather armies, initiate diplomacy, and dabble in espionage. The path is open: become the true Sovereign of your people and bring them to glory.
Why similar: RTS 49.1%, Strategy 43.2%, Simulation 6.8%, Singleplayer 0.8%
Why You'll Like It: This grand strategy game allows you to manage a kingdom where your agents and knights act with significant independence.
- #24 Hearthlands
81% matchVery Positive82% of 414 reviews2017
Dev: Four White Cats
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%
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: RTS 47.9%, Strategy 30.8%, Fantasy 12.8%, Simulation 6.7%, Singleplayer 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: A city-builder that focuses on the simulation of a medieval fantasy society, requiring careful management of resources and population.
- #25 Seven Kingdoms: Ancient Adversaries
80% matchVery Positive95% of 240 reviews2016
Dev: Enlight Software Limited
Windows
Conquer the world and build your empire! Lead one civilization to glory through sophisticated trade, diplomacy, espionage and conquest.
Why similar: Strategy 51.9%, RTS 48.1%
Why You'll Like It: This classic strategy game features unique management mechanics where you must balance the needs of different populations.
- #26 Stronghold 2: Steam Edition
79% matchVery Positive89% of 5,569 reviews2017
Dev: Firefly Studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Tax, torture or treat your peasants! Rehabilitate criminals or sentence them to death? Decide as you enjoy jousting over a lavish banquet, all while under siege from the warmongering Lord Barclay.
Why similar: RTS 51.2%, Strategy 24.4%, Base Building 21.5%, Simulation 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: While more focused on direct control, the medieval base-building and management aspects align well with the fantasy kingdom-building theme.
- #27 Warlords Battlecry III
78% matchVery Positive84% of 1,003 reviews2016
Dev: Infinite InteractivePub: Retroism
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 103.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Warlords Battlecry III is the next installment in the award-winning Warlords Battlecry series. Builds upon the famous features of previous Battlecry titles such as the outstanding AI, innovative gameplay and hero system that has made this brand renowned throughout the RTS genre.
Why similar: RTS 49.4%, Strategy 38.8%, Fantasy 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic fantasy RTS that emphasizes hero units and their progression, similar to the hero-centric gameplay of Majesty.
- #28 Majesty Gold HD
77% matchVery Positive92% of 586 reviews2009
Dev: CyberlorePub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 34%
The High Definition edition of Majesty Gold contains main game, the Northern Expansion Pack as well as 2 new quests and several other graphics and gameplay updates.Majesty is a Real-time strategy game with indirect control – your heroes have a will of their own!
Why similar: Strategy 43.9%, RTS 24.7%, Base Building 12.3%, Fantasy 10%, Simulation 8.4%
- #29 Crownbound - Fantasy Kingdom Sim
75% matchMixed50% of 76 reviews2025
Dev: Bart Mamzer
Windows
You’re the ruler, but your heroes have minds of their own. Recruit heroes, set rewards, build a thriving kingdom and hope your warriors don’t run off chasing squirrels instead of fighting monsters.
Why similar: RTS 49.5%, Strategy 24.8%, Fantasy 14.2%, Simulation 5.5%, Base Building 5.2%
- #30 SpellForce 2 - Demons of the Past
78% matchMixed50% of 360 reviews2014
Dev: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Demons of the Past is the epic new chapter of SpellForce, the unique blend of RPG and RTS. Experience this worthy conclusion of all previous games in the SpellForce-series. Check out the new single player campaign with 25+ hours of gameplay, in which nearly all races are playable – Pact, Clan, Shaikan…The StoryZazhut is free, and his...
Why similar: Strategy 48.7%, RTS 41.5%, Fantasy 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the RPG-RTS hybrid experience with a focus on powerful hero units in a high-fantasy world.
- #31 Majesty 2
77% matchMixed69% of 1,271 reviews2009
Dev: 1C:InoCoPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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: Strategy 40.3%, RTS 28.1%, Fantasy 13%, Base Building 10.4%, Simulation 7%
- #32 Knights of Honor
76% matchVery Positive93% of 2,365 reviews2009
Dev: Black Sea Studios LtdPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 59%
As King, it is your duty to lead your people in their struggle to raise your kingdom from its humble beginnings to a position of power and prestige. War, diplomacy and a burgeoning economy are the means by which you increase your power and expand your influence.
Why similar: Strategy 53%, RTS 46.2%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #33 Startopia
75% matchVery Positive90% of 962 reviews2013
Dev: My Little Planet Ltd
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 39%
A once thriving network of space stations and planets have been left lifeless, redundant scars of the apocalypse. Into this age of darkness comes light. You will lead the way in rebuilding the network of space stations to a standard accepted by the individual alien races, attracting them to harness their expertise and research new...
Why similar: RTS 44.4%, Strategy 25.5%, Base Building 21.7%, Simulation 6.8%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #34 Warrior Kings
76% matchMostly Positive72% of 141 reviews2014
Dev: Black CactusPub: Strategy First
Windows
Restoring the power of a kingdom to its former glory using innate cunning, military might and a fearsome will to win.
Why similar: Strategy 52.7%, RTS 47.3%
- #35 Circle Empires
73% matchVery Positive90% of 4,100 reviews2018
Dev: LuminousPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Circle Empires is a fresh take on the RTS genre, featuring a fast-paced approach to conquering the world.
Why similar: RTS 51.1%, Strategy 39.4%, Fantasy 8.7%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #36 Zombie Tycoon 2: Brainhov's Revenge
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 403 reviews2013
Dev: Frima StudioPub: Rocket Smash Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Pick your faction, Monster, strategy, and find out who gets to become King of the Undead!
Why similar: Strategy 54.9%, RTS 45.1%
- #37 Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 16,302 reviews2014
Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Get ready for an epic journey to defend your kingdom against hordes of orcs, trolls, evil wizards and other nasty fiends using a vast arsenal of towers and spells at your command!Fight on forests, mountains and wastelands, customizing your defensive strategy with different tower upgrades and specializations!
Why similar: Strategy 69%, Fantasy 27%, Singleplayer 4%
- #38 Supreme Commander 2
72% matchVery Positive88% of 12,779 reviews2010
Dev: Gas Powered GamesPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 31.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Includes 47 Steam achievements, leaderboards, and stats!
Why similar: RTS 55%, Strategy 32.3%, Base Building 11.9%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #39 Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars
74% matchMixed58% of 642 reviews2011
Dev: GSC Game WorldPub: GSC World Publishing
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars sends the player into the heroic XIX century where they assume the role of a commander to take part in the massive historical battles for the supremacy over Europe.
Why similar: Strategy 53.7%, RTS 46.3%
- #40 SpellForce 2: Faith in Destiny
73% matchMixed60% of 379 reviews2012
Dev: Mind Over Matter StudiosPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 39%
In times of war and chaos you will assume the role of a young man, who is supposed to liberate the entire world of Eo from the new, nameless evil. Along with a group of diverse heroes and a dragon as trustful companions, you will fight to gain information about this mysterious new enemy and thereby discover your own true destiny.
Why similar: RTS 44.4%, Strategy 42.4%, Fantasy 13.3%
- #41 Kohan II: Kings of War
71% matchVery Positive94% of 279 reviews2011
Dev: TimeGate Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Even as the world erupts in civil war, an ancient evil gives out a call, and the Shadow-touched begin to gather.
Why similar: RTS 54.7%, Strategy 36.9%, Fantasy 8.4%
- #42 Dominions 4: Thrones of Ascension
71% matchVery Positive91% of 1,450 reviews2013
Dev: Illwinter Game Design
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 48.4 hrs≥1hr: 65%
You are a God! You are master and ruler of a loyal nation. You have unimaginable powers at your disposal. You have claimed this world as yours. But there are others who stand in your way. You must defeat and destroy these pretenders. Only then can you ascend to godhood and become the new Pantokrator.
Why similar: Strategy 74.3%, Fantasy 23.6%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #43 Dungeons
73% matchMixed45% of 874 reviews2011
Dev: Realmforge StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%
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 82.5%, Fantasy 13.7%, Simulation 3.8%
- #44 Choice of Life: Middle Ages 2
68% matchVery Positive95% of 967 reviews2022
Dev: Blazing Planet Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Explore your kingdom and rule wisely in the card game - Choice of Life: Middle Ages 2
Why similar: Strategy 54.4%, Fantasy 28%, Simulation 12.8%, Singleplayer 4.8%
- #45 Tropico 4
69% matchVery Positive92% of 12,642 reviews2011
Dev: Haemimont GamesPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The world is changing and Tropico is moving with the times - geographical powers rise and fall and the world market is dominated by new players with new demands and offers - and you, as El Presidente, face a whole new set of challenges.
Why similar: Strategy 64.7%, RTS 17.5%, Simulation 15.4%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #46 Fantasy Kingdom Simulator
72% matchMixed48% of 203 reviews2016
Dev: SimProse StudiosPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Strategy 81.3%, Simulation 18.7%
- #47 Lords and Villeins
68% matchMostly Positive71% of 951 reviews2022
Dev: Honestly GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Build a prosperous settlement in a unique simulation of a feudal economy - each family runs their shop, owns their goods, and trades with other villagers in a free market. You will manage the land, build houses, organise events, set taxes, and balance supply and demand while engaging in diplomacy!
Why similar: Strategy 78.8%, Simulation 16.9%, Singleplayer 4.3%
- #48 Rising Kingdoms
69% matchVery Positive92% of 247 reviews2019
Dev: Haemimont Games
Windows
Rising Kingdoms is a fantasy-themed RTS classic by Haemimont Games, originally released in 2005
Why similar: RTS 52.3%, Strategy 47.7%
- #49 Automatic Kingdom
66% matchVery Positive88% of 52 reviews2026
Dev: Matthew Pontarolo
Windows · Mac · Linux
Build the perfect kingdom in this turn-based strategy game that combines elements of automation, board games, and city builders. Keep your kingdom happy, endure hostile Challenges, and unlock new cards as your kingdom becomes more prosperous.
Why similar: Strategy 54.9%, Base Building 28.7%, Fantasy 15.2%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #50 Stronghold: Definitive Edition
65% matchVery Positive86% of 9,888 reviews2023
Dev: Firefly Studios
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: RTS 48.5%, Strategy 28.5%, Base Building 18.9%, Simulation 4.1%
- #51 United Penguin Kingdom
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 427 reviews2024
Dev: Turquoise Revival GamesPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%
A city-building game where you build a penguin settlement and satisfy the various needs of your penguins while dealing with seals and killer whales. Enjoy the growth of your settlement, become the king, and lead the United Penguin Kingdom.
Why similar: Strategy 66.7%, Fantasy 14.9%, Base Building 9.2%, Simulation 8.4%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #52 Townsmen - A Kingdom Rebuilt
69% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,339 reviews2019
Dev: HandyGames
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Townsmen – A Kingdom Rebuilt hands the crown to you: Guide your people from their first steps in a small village to a massive medieval metropolis with thousands of inhabitants.
Why similar: Strategy 80.7%, Simulation 18.1%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #53 Pirates of Black Cove
70% matchMixed66% of 169 reviews2011
Dev: Nitro Games
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Plunder your way to the top and claim the title of Pirate King. This humorous mix of adventure and strategy lets you unite pirate factions, manage strongholds, and dominate land and sea battles. Raid, recruit, and wreak havoc across the Caribbean in your quest for ultimate infamy.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #54 Against the Storm
63% matchVery Positive95% of 35,504 reviews2023
Dev: Eremite GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 28.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A dark fantasy city builder where you must rebuild civilization in the face of apocalyptic rains. As the Queen’s Viceroy, lead humans, beavers, lizards, foxes, and harpies to reclaim the wilderness and secure a future for civilization's last survivors.
Why similar: Strategy 46.2%, Base Building 39.9%, Simulation 10.5%, Singleplayer 3.4%
- #55 Naheulbeuk's Dungeon Master
66% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,566 reviews2023
Dev: Artefacts StudioPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 16.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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: Strategy 33.7%, Base Building 33.3%, Fantasy 21.2%, Simulation 9.9%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #56 Siegecraft Commander
70% matchMixed63% of 52 reviews2017
Dev: Blowfish Studios
Windows · Mac
Create the ultimate fortress and wreak havoc, raining destruction on your enemies with catapult-flinging fun!
Why similar: Strategy 40.7%, RTS 37.7%, Base Building 15.2%, Fantasy 5.2%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #57 Little Kingdom RTS
65% matchVery Positive86% of 65 reviews2025
Dev: MyDreamForeverPub: Andgo Games
Windows
Little Kingdom RTS is an indie real-time strategy game set in a medieval fantasy world. Gather resources, build settlements, raise walls, and grow your small kingdom. Command an army of knights, archers, and mages to fight off rival kingdoms, orcs, and undead.
Why similar: RTS 48.3%, Strategy 22.9%, Base Building 19.8%, Simulation 4.8%, Fantasy 4.2%
- #58 The King is Watching
62% matchVery Positive88% of 9,222 reviews2025
Dev: HypnoheadPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The King is Watching is a roguelite kingdom builder. Rule by the power of your royal gaze! Decide between producing resources, training armies, or balancing both, while adapting to unique events every run
Why similar: RTS 47.6%, Strategy 20.5%, Base Building 19.5%, Fantasy 12.4%