- #1 Aquis
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pomo Games
Windows · Mac
Aquis: A strategic elemental adventure where a human mage, stranded in a mystical world, must collaborate with elemental beings to mend a portal breach. Battle shadow creatures, restore harmony, and seek a path back to Earth.
Why similar: City Builder 24.6%, Base Building 16.8%, RTS 14.2%, Economy 11.8%, Building 11.4%
- #2 Randoville
96% matchMixed65% of 67 reviews2023
Dev: AVE Team
Windows
Randoville is a medieval chill-builder where everything is decided by your luck! Will you get a shabby hut or a gorgeous palace? Throw D20 and find out!
Why similar: City Builder 19.9%, RTS 14.2%, Base Building 12.1%, Economy 11%, Medieval 10.6%
- #3 Voxelion
96% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: CubeHeadsStudio
Windows
Build, mine and defend your colony in a fully destructible voxel world. Shape the terrain, manage production chains and face unpredictable challenges in the world of Voxelion.
Why similar: City Builder 22.7%, RTS 19.6%, Wargame 9.4%, Strategy 8.5%, Simulation 8.1%
- #4 Foundation
95% matchVery Positive87% of 24,287 reviews2025
Dev: Polymorph Games
Windows
Median: 11.1 hrsMean: 27.6 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: City Builder 34.5%, Medieval 12.3%, Economy 8.6%, RTS 8.3%, Building 8%
- #5 Lords of Solgrund
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 68 reviews2024
Dev: Sillylas
Windows
Lords of Solgrund combines elements of real time strategy, city building and other unique additions. The game features detailed animations, complex gameplay systems inspired by the early middle ages and elements of fantasy.
Why similar: City Builder 19.5%, RTS 17%, Base Building 13.4%, Economy 11.7%, Building 10.6%
- #6 Dawn of Embers
94% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: DTX Studios
Windows
Dawn of Embers is a real-time strategy game in development by DTX Studios. Build a walled town, gather and trade, command armies of soldiers and siege engines, and master four schools of magic against AI commanders or other players.
Why similar: RTS 26.1%, City Builder 21.3%, Base Building 17.4%, Medieval 11.3%, Strategy 7.3%
- #7 Lords of the World
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: GVA Games
Windows
Develop your city, expand your armies, and send your kingdom's elite agent across the world to complete dangerous missions.
Why similar: City Builder 21.9%, Base Building 15.9%, Action RPG 15.4%, Building 9.9%, RPG 9.8%
- #8 We Are The Wall
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NorthWall Studio
Windows · Mac
We Are The Wall is a city-builder / RTS where you lead a hardy dwarf settlement fighting to protect their mountain home. Train armies, gather vital resources, explore the surrounding lands, and defend the Heart of the Mountain at all costs. We Are The Wall!
Why similar: City Builder 24%, RTS 21.3%, Base Building 20.9%, Strategy 7.6%, Simulation 7.2%
- #9 20 Minute Metropolis - The Action City Builder
91% matchMostly Positive68% of 47 reviews2020
Dev: Dejobaan Games, LLC
Windows
Construct the infrastructure to rebuild civilization. Set up supply lines, mine skyscrapers for plastics, and find a place to process all the poop your people will generate. You have twenty minutes.
Why similar: City Builder 27.9%, Base Building 18.2%, Building 14.7%, Management 10.4%, RTS 9.4%
- #10 春秋
91% matchMixed61% of 406 reviews2022
Dev: weiqian
Windows
此为以春秋时代为背景,历史战略类即时制游戏。两千多年前华夏大地锦绣山河一眼尽收,可在其间建造城郭,构筑关隘,修筑长城,农商、车船、战阵行走其间。礼崩乐坏,百家兴起、诸侯争霸、异族入侵、合纵连横,列国之伐兵、伐交、伐谋就此展开。磅礴壮丽的春秋画卷待君前来指点江山!
Why similar: RTS 22%, Base Building 16%, City Builder 14.5%, Building 10.7%, Wargame 8.5%
- #11 Becastled
89% matchVery Positive82% of 5,625 reviews2025
Dev: Mana Potion Studios
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Build a castle by day and defend it by night. Becastled blends cozy city-building with challenging tower defense strategy. Lead the Sun Kingdom’s last stand against the Moon Beasts and end the ancient conflict between light and darkness!
Why similar: Base Building 23.5%, City Builder 22.2%, RTS 18.1%, Medieval 10.5%, Building 10.3%
- #12 Blighthold
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Blightworks
Windows
Blighthold is a 2D city builder set in a Lovecraftian-Dieselpunk world. Reclaim the lost city and its Eldritch Tree. Suffer through moral dilemmas that will shape your society. Defend against abominations and uncover the terrible secret that lies below.
Why similar: City Builder 22.3%, RTS 19.2%, Base Building 15.6%, Steampunk 12.6% ★, Management 7.1%
- #13 Castles & Castellans
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Warsaw Digital
Windows
Castles & Castellans is a hybrid of real-time strategy and third-person action. Rule from the castle-building RTS view - construct, manage, and fortify against looming threats. Then step into the castellan’s boots in TPP, fighting side by side with your soldiers atop the very walls you built.
Why similar: RTS 26.4%, Base Building 14.8%, City Builder 14.5%, Medieval 12.3%, Third Person 9.6%
- #14 Empires and Tribes
88% matchMixed66% of 420 reviews2023
Dev: White Vertex Studios
Windows · Mac
Empires and Tribes is a unique hybrid of a medieval city builder and a role-playing game. You will undertake the duties of a mayor in the 13th century and manage the expansion of your city, ensure the production of resources and raise a powerful army to protect yourself from rival principalities.
Why similar: City Builder 22.8%, RTS 17.1%, Base Building 15.1%, Building 12.6%, Medieval 11.6%
- #15 Angkor: The Holy City
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: William Parsons
Windows
Angkor: The Holy City is a unique village-builder game about growing a thriving town under the all-seeing eyes of the Gods. Construct intricate temples to honor them and research technologies to counter their wrath, all while expanding your village and contending with an ever-growing population.
Why similar: City Builder 22.1%, RTS 12.8%, Base Building 11.8%, Building 10.6%, Economy 9.8%
- #16 Warwolf Project
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Silas Santos
Windows
A medieval real-time strategy game focused on castle building, medieval warfare, and economy.
Why similar: City Builder 23.3%, RTS 22.4%, Building 11.4%, Medieval 10.6%, Wargame 9%
- #17 Chinese Empire
86% matchMostly Negative39% of 36 reviews2024
Dev: Yeyuna
Windows
Chinese Empire is an economic city-building strategy taking place in the picturesque areas of China. Create your own new empire that will go down in history!
Why similar: City Builder 28.9%, RTS 20.8%, Building 14.2%, Economy 13.8%, Management 9.8%
- #18 Tokeis
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Toe Key
Windows
Tokeis is a board-like real-time city builder about growing your town from a tiny tile to a hexagonal empire. Collect tokens, manage resources, reorganize inefficiencies, and fortify your economy. Handle the harsh weather and defend against raiders trying to steal your riches!
Why similar: City Builder 21.8%, RTS 15.4%, Economy 13.5%, Base Building 11%, Building 10.1%
- #19 Siege of Irdor
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HardCodeWayPub: Vision Edge Entertainment
Windows
Siege of Irdor is a city-builder strategy game set in dark medieval times, where fantasy and reality collide. Build by day and defend the sieges by night to survive against the armies of darkness.
Why similar: City Builder 18.5%, RTS 18.4%, Base Building 12.4%, Medieval 9.8%, Building 9.6%
- #20 Arclands
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jon Keller
Windows · Mac
Create a buzzing village and become a powerful enough wizard to defend it in this RPG inspired city builder!
Why similar: RTS 21.4%, City Builder 20.2%, Action RPG 14.6%, Building 13.1%, Base Building 9.3%
- #21 Bread & Bravery
82% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Ennoble Studios
Windows
Return to the era of knights and castles in a uniquely satisfying mix of Settlement Building, RTS and Castle Simulation genres. Manage complex and realistic medieval production chains, build your army and defences, satisfy the King and lead your people to prosperity. Will you succeed as a new lord?
Why similar: City Builder 18.8%, RTS 18.6%, Base Building 13.8%, Medieval 9.6%, Building 9.3%
- #22 Bressnath
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Morass
Windows · Mac · Linux
Refound a holding in the drowned Vreldsath fens. Nothing regrows, every load is carried home by hand, and what crawls out of the Sundered Places comes without warning. Push outward, dig up the ruins, hold the line, and win by laying a causeway across water that swallowed every attempt before yours.
Why similar: RTS 15%, City Builder 14.9%, Base Building 11.5%, Strategy 10.5%, Economy 9.4%
- #23 Mercantile Might
81% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: SibeRaysGames
Windows
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Middle Ages and take on the role of a ruler who must transform a small town into a prosperous settlement.
Why similar: City Builder 26.9%, RTS 23.7%, Strategy 9.9%, Base Building 8.6%, Medieval 8.2%
- #24 Empire Architect
83% matchMixed65% of 171 reviews2017
Dev: Batholith Entertainment
Windows
Empire Architect is an ancient city-building real time strategy game, with elements from grand strategies sprinkled in for good measure. The levels are procedurally generated, and you have limited control over your subjects
Why similar: City Builder 26.1%, RTS 11.8%, Economy 10.3%, Building 10.2%, Base Building 9.9%
- #25 CyberTown
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cyber GamesPub: GamePlanet
Windows
CyberTown - Is a game about interplanetary colonization where you create new cybernetic cities. Build, develop and strengthen your cities. Natural disasters, diseases, the needs of the population and much more will not let you get bored in this new cybernetic world.
Why similar: City Builder 22.3%, RTS 20.4%, Economy 10.6%, Building 10.5%, Base Building 8.2%
- #26 Noble Legacy
79% matchMostly Positive72% of 805 reviews2025
Dev: Ultimus Rex LLC
Windows
Noble Legacy is a medieval colony sim where every villager has a purpose and every decision carries weight. Build a thriving settlement, recruit & manage your people, master a deep economy, and defend your realm as you forge a legacy worthy of the crown. What kind of ruler will you be?
Why similar: City Builder 17.7%, Base Building 13.3%, Economy 10.4%, Action RPG 9.7%, Medieval 9.6%
- #27 Mandate Order
78% matchVery Positive81% of 1,304 reviews2026
Dev: Digital Sky
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Mandate Order is a Warring States war city-builder set in ancient China. Build a stronghold, manage industries and logistics, recruit scholars from the Hundred Schools of Thought, raise armies, and command real-time tactical battles with thousands of soldiers.
Why similar: City Builder 21.7%, RTS 16.9%, Base Building 13.5%, Wargame 11.6%, Building 10.7%
- #28 Roadworks 2
79% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Taxsoft
Windows
City building real time strategy economy simulation game. Manage the resources on the map and build a city connected through road networks of different types of road so that you can meet production targets.
Why similar: City Builder 28%, RTS 20.7%, Building 18.2%, Economy 16.9%, Strategy 8.7%
- #29 Kingdoms Reborn
78% matchVery Positive90% of 9,742 reviews2020
Dev: Earthshine
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 24.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A city builder with simulated citizens, set in a procedurally-generated world map. Grow your kingdom through the eras from a tiny medieval hamlet into a prosperous global empire! Cooperate or compete in real-time with your friends in multiplayer mode.
Why similar: City Builder 31.9%, Base Building 15.3%, RTS 10.5%, Economy 9%, Medieval 7.7%
- #30 Dwarven Rampart
77% match1 user reviews100% of 1 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: RTS 18.5%, City Builder 15.9%, Base Building 14%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%, Building 8.2%
- #31 Arcane Rings
77% 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 20.9% ★, City Builder 18.5%, Base Building 14.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Medieval 10%
- #32 Stronghold 3 Gold
80% matchMostly Negative33% of 4,866 reviews2012
Dev: Firefly Studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Set 10 years after the original, Stronghold 3: Gold follows the vengeful story of The Wolf in the third installment of the award-winning castle building series. The Wolf has cheated death become even more bitter and twisted. Build castles, rally your troops and save medieval England!
Why similar: City Builder 28%, RTS 20.2%, Medieval 14.5%, Strategy 12.4%, Base Building 8.6%
- #33 Frostpunk: 1886
76% 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 23.7% ★, City Builder 21.9%, Base Building 12.8%, Building 9.8%, Economy 6.9%
- #34 暗色战争(Dark Conflict)
76% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Li
Windows
Welcome to "Dark Conflict"! This is a game full of strategy and war elements, allowing you to play as a leader, constructing buildings, assembling armies, and developing resources to compete for the glory of victory.
Why similar: RTS 22.6%, City Builder 21.6%, Wargame 13.4%, Economy 11.5%, Management 6.7%
- #35 Mawang: Dark Lord Defense
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SANDY FLOOR
Windows · Mac
Mawang: Dark Lord Defense is a real-time tactical tower defense game. As Princess Lua, defend the demon realm against the hero alliance. Build unique towers, manage unit morale, and use tactical pauses to repel invasions. Your strategy decides the demon realm's fate.
Why similar: City Builder 19.5%, Base Building 16.4%, RTS 13.7%, Building 11.7%, Medieval 10.3%
- #36 Civica: Italian Renaissance
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: White Vertex Studios
Windows · Mac
Build your Italian empire in this realistic medieval RTS that combines truly organic city building and immersive roleplaying. City-states compete for influence, families such as the Medici try to divide power among themselves and artists create masterpieces that define an entire era.
Why similar: City Builder 28.3%, RTS 22.4%, Simulation 8.7%, Strategy 8%, Building 7%
- #37 Wayward Crown
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: JefreyChen
Windows
You don't command the heroes — you bait them. Wayward Crown is a kingdom-management sim where every adventurer has their own greed, glory, and fear. Place bounties, build a town, balance the gold, and watch your realm run itself.
Why similar: City Builder 25.7%, RTS 22.9%, Base Building 13%, Medieval 11.6%, RPG 8%
- #38 Epic Palace : Knossos
75% matchPositive92% of 26 reviews2021
Dev: Milkroom Studios GmbH
Windows
Immerse yourself in the epic world of the Bronze Age! Rule over the first European civilization and build the famous Palace of Knossos. Be smart in diplomacy and trade, use your gained reputation and equip your throne room with unique frescoes from all over the world.
Why similar: RTS 24.2%, City Builder 22%, Building 14.6%, Base Building 8.9%, Strategy 8.6%
- #39 Dungeons & Kingdoms
73% matchMixed42% of 83 reviews2025
Dev: Uncle Grouch GamingPub: Camlann Games
Windows
A medieval fantasy kingdom builder, management sim and dungeon delver RPG hybrid. Gather resources, manage villagers and build infrastructure. Then dive into the dungeons to face the monsters within. Or just unlock everything in a Creative "God Mode" and build the fantasy kingdom of your dreams.
Why similar: Base Building 15.9%, Action RPG 12.8%, Economy 12.3%, Medieval 12.1%, Building 12%
- #40 Architects of Shangri-La
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SlavGames
Windows
Visit the mythical land of Shangri-La! Govern the legendary state, build cities, take care of its citizens, protect them, provide with spiritual and political guidance. Let yourself be amazed by its mountain beauty. Help Shangri-La defend against enemies who do not share its peaceful vision.
Why similar: City Builder 22.8%, RTS 19.8%, Base Building 14.6%, Building 11.5%, Economy 9.2%
- #41 Tribes of the Ridge
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lukáš Anděl
Windows · Mac
Lead your tribe in this minimalistic 2D side-scrolling strategy and resource management game. Transform a small settlement into a thriving civilization. Build efficient production chains, discover new occupations, and construct advanced buildings!
Why similar: RTS 31.2%, Building 18.3%, City Builder 16.1%, Base Building 11.8%, Strategy 8.6%
- #42 Of Life and Land
71% matchVery Positive86% of 368 reviews2025
Dev: KerzovenPub: Metaroot
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Of Life and Land is a charming settlement-building strategy game paired with a rich simulation experience. Every animal and plant strives to find its place in nature while you lead your villagers to their future. Expand to different regions and trade with local factions to gain needed resources.
Why similar: City Builder 19.3%, RTS 16.3%, Base Building 14.6%, Building 9.4%, Medieval 9.4%
- #43 Castlefolk
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Peikko Labs
Windows · Mac · Linux
Build a medieval kingdom from a small settlement, gather resources, recruit an army, battle dangerous creatures, and expand your realm across a charming pixel-art world.
Why similar: City Builder 21.8%, RTS 21.6%, Economy 11.4%, Base Building 10.9%, Building 10.5%
- #44 Depraved
73% matchMixed61% of 1,255 reviews2019
Dev: Evil Bite
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Depraved is a city builder game with survival aspects, settled in the Wild West. Build towns and establish important outposts to supply your residents with food and other raw materials. Resist the seasons, dangerous animals, and bandits and conquer the Wild West.
Why similar: City Builder 20.1%, RTS 15.1%, Base Building 12.8%, Economy 11.1%, Building 10.4%
- #45 Diplomacy is Not an Option: Shareware
70% matchVery Positive92% of 828 reviews2025
Dev: Door 407
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Diplomacy is Not an Option: Shareware is a free prequel to the original game. In a medieval fantasy world, you are to build settlements, raise huge armies, and defend against massive hordes of enemies. Learn how Ironbrow clan shaped the world's map the first time - if you survive, that is.
Why similar: City Builder 22.4%, RTS 19.9%, Base Building 14.7%, Building 9.6%, Medieval 8.7%
- #46 Forgotten Vale
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Rospeath Studios
Windows
Cast into an idyllic wilderness, will you endure? A sandbox city-building game featuring a deceptively cheerful world: build freely —no grids— plus a fully simulated economy, intricate production chains, deep research tree, and growth you can feel. Can your people survive the winter?
Why similar: City Builder 22.4%, RTS 14.8%, Base Building 12.1%, Economy 11.7%, Building 10.8%
- #47 Chinese Empire: Prologue
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: YeyunaPub: G11 S.A.
Windows
Chinese Empire is an economic city-building strategy taking place in the picturesque areas of China. The prologue will introduce you to the world of Chinese Empire!
Why similar: City Builder 30.7%, RTS 16.1%, Building 14.4%, Economy 13.9%, Strategy 9.2%
- #48 Pirate Plight
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cutlass Studios
Windows
It's pirates against British sailors (or each other) in this real-time strategy city-building game. Gather resources, build cities, drink rum, fight enemies, explore the sea, and discover new islands.
Why similar: City Builder 20.7%, RTS 20.3%, Base Building 15.3%, Economy 10.7%, Building 10.3%
- #49 Four Mini Kingdoms War
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 36 reviews2025
Dev: Pixel Fox Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
This is an RTS game less than 300MB, but it already contains many interesting game mechanics, There are many types of soldiers and tactics for you to choose. Support LAN online battle. Special Thanks for Pixel Art UwU~ I hope you will be interested in more RTS games after playing :)
Why similar: RTS 23.8%, Base Building 17.1%, City Builder 17.1%, Economy 12.5%, Wargame 10.4%
- #50 Egypt
70% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Ancient Cat
Windows
Command the sands of Egypt in this epic RTS! Build magnificent cities, lead mythic armies, and harness the power of the gods. Shape the Nile, forge alliances, and rise to become Pharaoh in a world of strategy, intrigue, and breathtaking battles. Your legacy awaits—rule wisely!
Why similar: City Builder 22.6%, Base Building 16.8%, RTS 14.1%, Building 11.4%, Economy 10.2%
- #51 Folklands
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 74 reviews2026
Dev: Bromantic GamesPub: Light Up Games
Windows · Linux
Folklands is a relaxing settlement builder with a retro look and feel set in a fantasy Nordic-inspired world. Harvest, produce and trade resources from multiple production chains as you grow your settlement. Keep your folks happy and safe and tend to their needs in a living and changing world.
Why similar: City Builder 21.5%, RTS 17%, Base Building 14%, Economy 12.8%, Building 11.7%
- #52 Fortain
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ainspire
Windows
Build your castle, grow your economy, and raise a mighty army in this medieval strategy game. Manage resources, train Mamluk warriors, raid enemy camps, and defend against barbarian attacks. Can you amass enough glory to conquer the Horde Fortress?
Why similar: City Builder 24.6%, RTS 23.4%, Simulation 9.5%, Building 8.9%, Economy 8.8%
- #53 Alek - The Lost Kingdom
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 414 reviews2021
Dev: Jessy LemieuxPub: Blackmyers Studio
Windows
Alek, the young man who will change Zarabon's World forever. In this adventure, you must rebuild the world of Zarabon in your image. Build villages and manage your production lines with the help of your villagers.
Why similar: City Builder 21.4%, Action RPG 12%, Economy 11.5%, Building 11.1%, Open World 9.1%
- #54 Kingdoms and Castles
69% matchVery Positive94% of 31,455 reviews2017
Dev: Lion Shield, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 16.2 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: City Builder 23.7%, RTS 15.4%, Base Building 12%, Economy 9.7%, Building 8.8%
- #55 Arkem
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Exovision
Windows
Build your own castle and establish a village to supply it. Manage resources, expand and upgrade buildings, design and embellish your land. Explore the world, unlock new quests and experience adventures to gain advantages for yourself and your castle.
Why similar: RTS 24.4%, City Builder 18.7%, Medieval 12.6%, Action RPG 12.1%, Third Person 9.3%
- #56 Buggos
68% matchVery Positive88% of 1,436 reviews2022
Dev: Intrepid Marmot
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Lead your hive to victory in 'Buggos', an RTS Auto Battler! Customize your swarm with 120+ evolutions and conquer humanity. Strategy meets bug chaos!
Why similar: City Builder 21.9%, RTS 18.3%, Base Building 17%, Building 11.5%, Wargame 10.9%
- #57 Before the Walls Break
67% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: NyxoraPixel Studio
Windows
Build your village, fortify your walls, and survive relentless waves of enemies in this strategy tower defense game with resource management and active battlefield abilities.
Why similar: RTS 38.8%, Building 14.7%, Medieval 10.2%, City Builder 9.6%, Base Building 7.4%
- #58 VIKING - Sagas of the Norse Lands
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Keliosis Studio
Windows
VIKING - Sagas of the Norse Lands is a city-builder where you forge your legend. Become a Jarl, transform a camp into a thriving city, manage your people's expansion, and build your legacy. Explore, fight, and erect monuments to etch your saga in history!
Why similar: City Builder 21.3%, RTS 20.4%, Economy 12%, Building 10.9%, Base Building 8.7%
- #59 Stronghold Crusader 2
68% matchMostly Positive72% of 18,123 reviews2014
Dev: Firefly Studios
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 26.4%, RTS 25.4%, Medieval 16.5%, Strategy 13.1%, Building 6.5%
- #60 DSS 2: War Industry
65% matchVery Positive84% of 197 reviews2025
Dev: vikingfabian
Windows · Linux
In this real-time grand strategy game, command armies, build cities, and manage a dynamic economy. Establish automated supply routes within your territory to streamline production. Fortify your defenses and brace for intense battles. Can you lead your empire to dominance?
Why similar: City Builder 21.2%, RTS 20.1%, Wargame 14.8%, Economy 12.9%, Medieval 11.6%