- #1 Dwarf Fortress
97% matchVery Positive95% of 31,055 reviews2022
Dev: Bay 12 GamesPub: Kitfox Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 38.6 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: Simulation 25.6%, Strategy 22.9%, Sandbox 22.5%, Management 10.2%, Procedural Generation 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: It is the gold standard for procedural depth and complex simulation, offering a level of emergent storytelling that rivals Warsim.
- #2 Caves of Qud
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,292 reviews2024
Dev: Freehold GamesPub: Kitfox Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 35.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Inhabit a deeply-simulated science fantasy world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations. Build a character from over a hundred mutations and cybernetics. The award-winning sandbox roguelike & RPG full of robots, deep lore, and sentient plants.
Why similar: Procedural Generation 46.6%, RPG 16.9%, Open World 16.3%, Roguelike 12.8%, Choices Matter 5%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a massive, procedurally generated world with deep simulation mechanics and a unique, text-heavy approach to world-building.
- #3 King of Dragon Pass
96% matchMostly Positive79% of 555 reviews2015
Dev: A SharpPub: HeroCraft PC
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Create your own epic saga of survival, mythology and diplomacy! Rule your clan, make strategic decisions that affect the game world, win battles and expand your influence in this unique mix of RPG, strategy and story-telling.
Why similar: Text-Based 42.8%, RPG 17.7%, Strategy 16.3%, Fantasy 7.1%, Medieval 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: This classic title perfectly mirrors the experience of ruling a fantasy kingdom through text-based events and difficult strategic choices.
- #4 Shadow Empire
95% matchVery Positive84% of 1,875 reviews2020
Dev: VR DesignsPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 70.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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: RPG 30%, Simulation 29.2%, Strategy 26.8%, Management 9.8%, Singleplayer 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: A deep, procedural strategy game that focuses on the logistical and political challenges of managing a post-apocalyptic kingdom.
- #5 Roadwarden
94% matchVery Positive94% of 4,990 reviews2022
Dev: Moral Anxiety StudioPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Roadwarden is an illustrated text-based RPG that uses isometric pixel art and combines mechanics borrowed from RPGs, Visual Novels, adventure games and interactive fiction.
Why similar: Text-Based 72.8%, RPG 18.3%, Fantasy 3.1%, Indie 3%, Choices Matter 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: This text-based RPG emphasizes player choice and world-building through descriptive, immersive writing.
- #6 The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante
94% matchVery Positive90% of 9,604 reviews2021
Dev: SeverPub: 101XP
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A narrative-driven hardcore RPG set in a gritty world ruled by real but unrelenting gods. Set out on a challenging lifetime journey, where every choice has a price and entails consequences. Will you become an inquisitor, a judge, or conspire against the old order? Dare to decide!
Why similar: Text-Based 50%, RPG 17.4%, Choices Matter 8.5%, Simulation 7%, Medieval 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a deeply branching narrative where every choice has significant consequences for your character and the world.
- #7 UnReal World
93% matchVery Positive94% of 1,360 reviews2016
Dev: Sami Maaranen (creator)Pub: Enormous Elk
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 72%
The cult classic open-ended wilderness survival roguelike taking place in the ancient North, iron-age Finland. Throughout the years, UnReal World has been praised for its incredible depth, realism, atmos and immersion. Lose yourself in the most intricate, detailed and enchanting iron-age game world.
Why similar: Procedural Generation 27.7%, RPG 18.6%, Sandbox 15.6%, Roguelike 13.7%, Open World 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: A procedural survival simulation that captures the gritty, detailed feel of living in a harsh, realistic environment.
- #8 Suzerain
91% matchVery Positive93% of 11,339 reviews2020
Dev: Torpor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Assume the role of President Anton Rayne and guide the nation of Sordland. Amidst brewing international conflicts, need for reform, deep-seated corruption, and economic recession, you must make the decisions in this political drama. How will you lead?
Why similar: Text-Based 75.2%, RPG 16.8%, Choices Matter 5.7%, Singleplayer 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: A political management sim that forces you to navigate complex diplomatic and domestic crises through high-stakes decision-making.
- #9 SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition
92% matchVery Positive91% of 1,587 reviews2015
Dev: Black Shell MediaPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition is a humorous and strategic turn-based dungeon crawling ASCII adventure. Drawing heavy inspiration from both Roguelikes and Japanese RPGs, the game offers a robust action-RPG inspired combat system.
Why similar: Text-Based 59.5%, RPG 18.6%, Roguelike 6.9%, Strategy 5.6%, Retro 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features a distinct ASCII-style aesthetic paired with deep, turn-based RPG mechanics.
- #10 RimWorld
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 239,676 reviews2018
Dev: Ludeon Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 59.8 hrsMean: 262.8 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: Procedural Generation 24.7%, Simulation 18.5%, Strategy 17.1%, Sandbox 16.6%, Open World 9%
Why You'll Like It: Renowned for its procedural storytelling engine that creates unique, memorable dramas within a colony management framework.
- #11 Yes, Your Grace
90% matchVery Positive87% of 13,821 reviews2020
Dev: Brave At NightPub: No More Robots
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
These are troubling times, Your Grace. The petitioners’ petty matters exceed our limited resources, to say nothing of the war. A careful balance must be struck. Your throne awaits.
Why similar: RPG 21.3%, Simulation 16.1%, Strategy 15.5%, Medieval 15.1%, Fantasy 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses directly on the role of a ruler managing kingdom resources and responding to the needs of subjects through narrative choices.
- #12 Odd Realm
89% matchVery Positive85% of 996 reviews2024
Dev: Unknown Origin Games Inc
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Forge a new kingdom in a land recovering from the Fracture. Which of the surviving races will you lead to rebuild, explore, and conquer the unknown? The dwindling yet immortal Ancients? The bold and resourceful Humans? The life stealing Ardyn? Or the secretive Gwdir who shape living groves?
Why similar: Procedural Generation 29.1%, Simulation 19%, Strategy 16.1%, Sandbox 15.7%, Management 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A procedural colony management game that emphasizes simulation and exploration in a blocky, stylized world.
- #13 Noble Fates
89% matchVery Positive83% of 1,471 reviews2021
Dev: Xobermon, LLC
Windows
Median: 3.5 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: Procedural Generation 26%, Sandbox 17.3%, Strategy 16.5%, Simulation 14.2%, Medieval 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: Combines kingdom management with procedural characters and events, allowing for unique stories to unfold based on your leadership.
- #14 The Doors of Trithius
88% matchVery Positive94% of 883 reviews2021
Dev: Jake Donkersgoed
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
The Doors of Trithius is an open-world RPG roguelike. Engage in tactical turn-based combat in a living world of warring factions, wandering behemoths, and ancient magic. Level your skills, cook, craft, and explore dungeons. Will you follow the story, or let adventure be your guide?
Why similar: Procedural Generation 31.2%, Simulation 19.6%, Roguelike 14.2%, RPG 13.3%, Open World 12%
Why You'll Like It: A procedural roguelike with a strong focus on simulation and open-world exploration.
- #15 Cultist Simulator
87% matchMostly Positive80% of 13,856 reviews2018
Dev: Weather Factory
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Seize forbidden treasures. Summon alien gods. Feed on your disciples. Cultist Simulator is a game of apocalypse and yearning. Play as a seeker after unholy mysteries, in a 1920s-themed setting of hidden gods and secret histories.
Why similar: RPG 23.7%, Simulation 23%, Strategy 19.5%, Roguelike 17.5%, Management 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A text-heavy, simulation-based game that rewards experimentation and deep discovery within a mysterious, occult setting.
- #16 Songs of Syx
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 8,211 reviews2020
Dev: Gamatron AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 41.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 20.6%, Simulation 20.6%, Sandbox 19.8%, Medieval 13.4%, Open World 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers massive scale kingdom management and simulation, focusing on the growth and survival of a civilization.
- #17 Wildermyth
85% matchVery Positive95% of 18,135 reviews2021
Dev: Worldwalker Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Wildermyth follows heroes over their whole careers, from their pitchfork days to their powerful primes, and on into old age and memory. It’s a party-based procedural storytelling RPG where tactical combat and story decisions will alter your world and reshape your cast of characters.
Why similar: Procedural Generation 42.9%, RPG 19%, Strategy 11.2%, Fantasy 11%, Choices Matter 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: Uses procedural generation to create character-driven stories that feel personal and impactful, much like the events in Warsim.
- #18 Wizards and Warlords
86% matchVery Positive83% of 258 reviews2020
Dev: Valravn Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Wizards and Warlords is an indie turn-based strategy game, where you play in a randomly generated fantasy world, contending with rival wizards, warlords, roaming marauders and hidden ancient evils. Create a customized sovereign or choose from one of many predefined templates.
Why similar: Procedural Generation 45.7%, Strategy 29%, Fantasy 14.4%, Indie 8.1%, Singleplayer 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: A strategy game focused on procedural fantasy kingdom management and turn-based warfare.
- #19 Choice of Life: Middle Ages 2
84% matchVery Positive94% of 975 reviews2022
Dev: Blazing Planet Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Explore your kingdom and rule wisely in the card game - Choice of Life: Middle Ages 2
Why similar: RPG 21.1%, Simulation 19.7%, Strategy 17.3%, Medieval 12.1%, Fantasy 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A text-based, choice-driven simulation that focuses on the consequences of your decisions in a medieval setting.
- #20 Silmaris: Dice Kingdom
84% matchMixed66% of 98 reviews2020
Dev: PyrogenPub: Mi-Clos Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Unforgiving storytelling adventure with dice rolls and turn-based management. Make the right choices and roll the dice to rally the monarchs to your medieval kingdom by diplomacy, war or deception.
Why similar: Text-Based 67.1%, Medieval 11.2%, Indie 10.8%, Choices Matter 5%, Fantasy 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on resource management and medieval kingdom simulation through a unique dice-based system.
- #21 Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead
82% matchVery Positive91% of 511 reviews2023
Dev: CleverRavenPub: KorGgenT
Windows · Linux
The epitome of a modern traditional roguelike: with turn-based play and a RPG-like skill progression system, it hearkens back to some of the major aspects of this genre. This game has an incredible depth, with a deep inventory system, vehicles and boats, NPCs with their own stories, and more.
Why similar: RPG 34.1%, Sandbox 28.8%, Roguelike 24.3%, Exploration 8.2%, Singleplayer 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: An incredibly deep, open-source procedural simulation that offers unparalleled freedom and complexity.
- #22 Tales of Maj'Eyal
83% matchVery Positive95% of 7,315 reviews2013
Dev: Netcore Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Tales of Maj’Eyal is a roguelike RPG, featuring tactical turn-based combat and advanced character building. Play as one of many unique races and classes in the lore-filled world of Eyal, exploring random dungeons, facing challenging battles, and developing characters with your own tailored mix of abilities and powers.
Why similar: RPG 33.5%, Roguelike 31.9%, Procedural Generation 19.2%, Open World 6.6%, Fantasy 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A deep, procedural roguelike that focuses on complex character builds and tactical combat.
- #23 Long Live The Queen
82% matchVery Positive95% of 7,125 reviews2013
Dev: Hanako Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Rule the world or die trying!Being a Princess is not an easy job. Being a Queen is even harder. Especially when you're only fourteen years old, and the reason you've inherited the throne is that your royal mother has just met an untimely end.Now power is up for grabs.
Why similar: Simulation 27.5%, RPG 20.2%, Strategy 20.1%, Fantasy 9.9%, Medieval 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A high-stakes management game where you must navigate political intrigue and survival through careful decision-making.
- #24 Kingdom: Classic
81% matchVery Positive91% of 22,597 reviews2015
Dev: NoioPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Kingdom is a 2D sidescrolling strategy/resource management hybrid with a minimalist feel wrapped in a beautiful, modern pixel art aesthetic.
Why similar: Simulation 29.5%, Strategy 27.1%, RPG 18.9%, Fantasy 8.8%, Management 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist approach to kingdom management and strategy that relies on simple mechanics to create a compelling loop.
- #25 Diplomacy is Not an Option
79% matchVery Positive85% of 11,951 reviews2024
Dev: Door 407
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Diplomacy is Not an Option is a strategy game set in a medieval fantasy world. Build your town and defenses, raise huge armies and fight against massive hordes of enemies. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Medieval 39.3%, Simulation 32%, Strategy 28.7%
Why You'll Like It: Combines kingdom management with large-scale strategic defense against overwhelming odds.
- #26 Death Road to Canada
80% matchVery Positive93% of 10,239 reviews2016
Dev: Rocketcat Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Control a car full of jerks as they explore cities, recruit weird people, rescue dogs, argue with each other, and face gigantic swarms of slow zombies. Randomly generated for a new story and rare events every time you play!
Why similar: RPG 39.1%, Roguelike 36.1%, Indie 12.5%, Funny 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: Uses procedural events and text-heavy decision-making to create a chaotic and humorous survival experience.
- #27 Wall Street Raider
78% matchVery Positive96% of 121 reviews2026
Dev: Ronin SoftwarePub: Hackjack Games
Windows
Wall Street Raider offers the deepest stock market simulations in gaming history. Control publicly traded corporations, futures, options, and even crypto. Whether you want to make billions in equities, short-sell overvalued stocks, or hedge risk using derivatives, the market is yours to conquer!
Why similar: Text-Based 63.4%, Simulation 15.3%, Strategy 12.8%, Management 5.9%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #28 Renowned Explorers: International Society
79% matchVery Positive92% of 2,888 reviews2015
Dev: Abbey Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In this strategic rogue-like you become a famous expedition leader in the 19th century. You form your own crew with the skills and personality to discover legendary treasures, while exploring randomized locations and stories on every new adventure.
Why similar: Strategy 32.7%, RPG 31%, Roguelike 17.6%, Indie 6.9%, Exploration 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features procedural exploration and choice-based strategy that rewards planning and adaptability.
- #29 Academagia: The Making of Mages
81% matchMostly Positive71% of 290 reviews2017
Dev: Black Chicken Studios, inc.
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Academagia, the greatest of the ancient schools for wizards. Build the legend of your mage with thousands of options, emergent storytelling and endless replayability. The definitive version of the magical life simulator is at last on Steam!
Why similar: Text-Based 44.4%, RPG 18.5%, Simulation 18.3%, Strategy 11.3%, Indie 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A deep simulation and management RPG that focuses on the life and choices of a student in a magical academy.
- #30 KingSim
78% matchVery Positive85% of 209 reviews2020
Dev: Fuzzy Pixel Game Studio
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Become the King in a story-driven 8-bit style game, where choice matters. And try not to die instantly...
Why similar: Simulation 24%, RPG 22.6%, Strategy 19%, Medieval 16.5%, Management 9.8%
- #31 Milord
77% matchMixed66% of 119 reviews2025
Dev: iBright GamesPub: InEv Creative
Windows · Mac
Milord is a Kingdom Management RPG with city-building mechanics. Immerse yourself in a world where your decisions shape your fiefdom's destiny. Rule wisely as you construct, strategize, and navigate the challenges of leadership. Will you rise to glory or crumble under the weight of your choices?
Why similar: RPG 23.6%, Simulation 22.3%, Strategy 18.2%, Medieval 15.5%, Fantasy 9.3%
- #32 Fantasy Map Simulator
74% matchVery Positive89% of 4,008 reviews2024
Dev: The Stranger
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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.
Why similar: Sandbox 35.1%, Medieval 20.9%, Strategy 20.7%, Simulation 20.5%, Indie 2.8%
- #33 Outland Kingdoms
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 70 reviews2024
Dev: GBL
Windows
Colony building RPG with detailed characters, driven by procedurally generated Stories. Build a hut, a village, a town, a city, a kingdom. 5 different races. Ally with unique factions. Rule an Undead empire. Craft Legendary items. Tame creatures. Enslave enemies. It's all here.
Why similar: Simulation 18.9%, Procedural Generation 17%, Strategy 15.8%, RPG 10.8%, Medieval 8.7%
- #34 Soulash 2
74% matchVery Positive86% of 2,362 reviews2023
Dev: Artur Smiarowski
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 28.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Soulash 2 is a sandbox RPG roguelike with a procedurally generated open world, simulated history, skill-based progression system, customizable abilities, material-based crafting, building, trading, and the possibility of total mayhem. Will you save your world or destroy it?
Why similar: Procedural Generation 29.2%, RPG 18.3%, Sandbox 15.3%, Simulation 14.6%, Open World 10.2%
- #35 The Reeve
75% matchVery Positive86% of 50 reviews2024
Dev: Gray Muscat
Windows · Mac
You are an Administrator serving your probationary period in a medieval town. Make decisions to affect the town's reputation, order, military and supplies. Choose wisely to deal with bandits, famines, cultists and plagues. The most difficult choices will decide the fate of your town!
Why similar: Text-Based 42.5%, RPG 14.1%, Simulation 12.4%, Medieval 9.9%, Strategy 7.5%
- #36 Gargadusa's Tower
73% matchVery Positive88% of 173 reviews2026
Dev: The Math Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
D&D meets Franchise Manager, Gargadusa’s Tower is a supremely deep guild management simulation that spans generations. Build your adventurer guild from nothing. Recruit heroes, complete quests, and descend the mysterious tower to confront the power that lies within.
Why similar: Text-Based 39.4%, Simulation 20.2%, RPG 18.4%, Strategy 16.7%, Fantasy 2.2%
- #37 The War for the West
76% matchVery Positive82% of 73 reviews2019
Dev: Hosted Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rule the land as you see fit, using alliances, intrigue or warfare to establish your House as a dominant force in the realm's politics.
Why similar: Text-Based 75.6%, RPG 19.6%, Indie 4.9%
- #38 Monarch : Medieval Remastered
73% matchVery Positive81% of 377 reviews2025
Dev: Mr.Lordy
Windows
In the medieval era, assume the role of a lord and engage with other lords,develop fiefdoms, and employ strategies involving intrigue, warfare, and plunder. Expand your territory and strengthen your house lineage Or, be a god, manipulate the world? This game primarily strategic role-playing elements
Why similar: RPG 20%, Simulation 19.5%, Strategy 18.8%, Medieval 13.9%, Sandbox 13.4%
- #39 Endless RPG
75% matchVery Positive84% of 55 reviews2019
Dev: Kezarus
Windows
Play on randomly generated worlds with a party of characters just the way you like it. You will not be bounded by classes or scripted story, only by your creativity. Make your own journey. Tell your own history.
Why similar: RPG 32.2%, Procedural Generation 24.9%, Strategy 23.9%, Open World 9.6%, Indie 7.5%
- #40 Fantasy Kingdom Simulator
77% matchMixed47% of 210 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: Simulation 41.9%, Strategy 37.5%, Indie 11%, Management 9.6%
- #41 Lords and Villeins
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 966 reviews2022
Dev: Honestly GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 15.4 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: Simulation 20.3%, Strategy 19.5%, Sandbox 15.2%, Medieval 13.4%, Open World 10.1%
- #42 Dark Lord
71% matchVery Positive90% of 187 reviews2024
Dev: Undead FoxPub: LTG Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Unleash your power in Dark Lord, a roguelike RPG filled with strategy, adventure, and sardonic wit. Rule your growing realm with an iron fist in Story Mode, dive deep into the legends created by other players, or forge your own in Community Stories Mode!
Why similar: Simulation 31.8%, Strategy 15.9%, Roguelike 14.1%, Medieval 11.9%, Fantasy 8.2%
- #43 英雄黄昏-文字三国志&曹贼模拟器
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,506 reviews2021
Dev: 三国迷.隐隐狗
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%
这是一个独属三国玩家的幻想世界,新奇独特,内容丰富。你将扮演穿越者,在三国中自由实现各种幻想,体验别样乐趣,也可轻松挂机。但本作是纯文字形式,没有精美画面、上手略有难度,由一个业余作者凭热爱独立开发。如有任何反馈,欢迎随时联系作者。
Why similar: Text-Based 47.8%, Simulation 20.5%, Strategy 16.7%, RPG 6.3%, Indie 5.4%
- #44 BLOCKLORDS
70% matchMostly Negative34% of 62 reviews2026
Dev: MetaKing Studios
Windows
BLOCKLORDS is a player-driven medieval grand strategy game where your decisions and skills shape the world and narrative. Choose from several playstyles, including farming, fighting, resource management, and ruling, and forge your own destiny as your Hero.
Why similar: RPG 28.6%, Simulation 25%, Strategy 23.2%, Medieval 11.4%, Indie 6.3%
- #45 Fit For a King
71% matchVery Positive95% of 97 reviews2019
Dev: Brent EllisonPub: Kitfox Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Marry everything. Execute everything. SPEND IT ALL. Live the ultimate fantasy in this Henry VIII simulator, and humiliate France with your wealth and excess, or die trying. Who's going to stop you? God? Nope. You're also the Pope.
Why similar: Text-Based 39.7%, Experimental 14.2%, Sandbox 9%, RPG 8.7%, Simulation 8.1%
- #46 Paths & Danger
71% matchMixed66% of 77 reviews2022
Dev: GoldenGod Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Embark on an enchanting journey to Paths & Danger, a masterfully crafted procedural turn-based RPG that seamlessly blends simplicity with tactical brilliance. Get ready to be captivated as you assemble a formidable fellowship, where the art of teamwork takes center stage.
Why similar: RPG 22.4%, Procedural Generation 21.3%, Strategy 18.3%, Roguelike 14.8%, Simulation 11%
- #47 Pendragon Rising
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 97 reviews2015
Dev: Choice of Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Seize the throne in the age of King Arthur! Lead an army of Britons against the darkest of enemies in this epic interactive medieval fantasy novel.
Why similar: Text-Based 72.1%, RPG 22.7%, Indie 5.2%
- #48 Lords of Infinity
68% matchVery Positive95% of 215 reviews2023
Dev: Hosted Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lead an ancient and crumbling noble house in a rich gunpowder fantasy setting. Lie, bribe, and conspire to secure power and prestige – or to save a doomed kingdom from itself.
Why similar: Text-Based 67.8%, RPG 21.6%, Management 5.1%, Choices Matter 2.8%, Indie 1.9%
- #49 Epic Tavern
72% matchMixed58% of 346 reviews2017
Dev: Hyperkinetic StudiosPub: Epic Tavern Holdings
Windows
Award Winner: PAX 10 2019 | Winner, Momocon 2018 Indie Games Awards | "A fascinating reverse-RPG" - PC Gamer | "A cross between The Sims and a rousing game of Dungeons and Dragons" - Geek & Sundry
Why similar: Text-Based 36.4%, Simulation 12.9%, RPG 11.7%, Strategy 9.4%, Fantasy 6.8%
- #50 Siralim Ultimate
67% matchVery Positive93% of 2,462 reviews2021
Dev: Thylacine StudiosPub: Thylacine Studios LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 35.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Siralim Ultimate is a monster-catching, dungeon-crawling RPG with a ridiculous amount of depth. Summon over 1200 different creatures and travel through randomly generated dungeons to acquire resources, new creatures, and loot.
Why similar: Procedural Generation 33.1%, RPG 22.4%, Strategy 18.5%, Medieval 8.9%, Fantasy 7.5%
- #51 Warlords Battle Simulator
68% matchMostly Positive72% of 68 reviews2024
Dev: RedKar Devs
Windows
Test your mettle as a commander in a Tactical Roguelike Auto Battler where positioning and unit combinations are key! Write your own story in Roguelike mode, try out over 100 unique challenges or create interesting battles with the Sandbox tool!
Why similar: Sandbox 18.5%, Roguelike 16.1%, Simulation 15.7%, Strategy 14%, Medieval 13%
- #52 The Succession of Changing Kings
65% matchVery Positive88% of 509 reviews2026
Dev: KwaKwaGames
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Turn-based kingdom management simulator focused on decision-making. Will you survive and lead the kingdom to prosperity, or die in agony? The throne awaits.
Why similar: Simulation 27.8%, Medieval 26.2%, RPG 19.8%, Choices Matter 12.3%, Management 10.7%
- #53 Dust and Salt
70% matchVery Positive84% of 76 reviews2018
Dev: Prime Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Dust and Salt is a text-based narrative adventure with a pinch of turn-based tactical battles which has you as the main hero leading your troops in a gritty, low-power, medieval fantasy world. You decide where to go and whom to form alliances with. Force your will with either diplomacy or through war.
Why similar: RPG 49.6%, Roguelike 22.6%, Indie 13.2%, Medieval 9.1%, Singleplayer 5.4%
- #54 Conquest of Elysium 5
67% matchVery Positive90% of 1,765 reviews2021
Dev: Illwinter Game Design
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 33.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Conquest of Elysium 5 is a quick turn based fantasy strategy game with a touch of rogue-like. The game is full of depth, details and monsters. There are also a huge number of factions, each with its own unique gameplay and magic rituals.
Why similar: Procedural Generation 28%, Strategy 23.3%, Roguelike 15.8%, Medieval 12.8%, Fantasy 12.1%
- #55 ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery)
69% matchVery Positive84% of 1,600 reviews2015
Dev: Thomas Biskup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) is one of the most successful roguelike games ever created, boasting a brilliant mix of story, RPG, exploration, and intensely strategic & flexible combat. The Steam version adds various features like achievements, difficulty level customization & play modes.
Why similar: Procedural Generation 31%, Roguelike 20.7%, RPG 19.4%, Strategy 16.3%, Fantasy 7.5%
- #56 The End of History
66% matchMostly Positive69% of 362 reviews2025
Dev: TatamibeyaPub: WorldMap
Windows
A historical sandbox simulation where every NPC lives their own life. They don't wait for you—they ally, marry, betray, and die. Kingdoms rise and fall by someone's will. Sometimes you shape history, sometimes it sweeps you away—an observer of a once-in-a-lifetime story that only you can witness.
Why similar: Procedural Generation 33.7%, RPG 23%, Sandbox 20.7%, Medieval 15.3%, Management 7.3%
- #57 AI Roguelite
67% matchVery Positive83% of 594 reviews2023
Dev: Max Loh
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 32.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
World's first RPG in which all entities are AI-generated and all game mechanics are AI-directed.
Why similar: Text-Based 52.8%, Procedural Generation 19.4%, RPG 12.2%, Roguelike 7.4%, Medieval 4.6%
- #58 Hearthlands
69% 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: Simulation 24.3%, Strategy 22.9%, Sandbox 14%, Medieval 13.2%, Fantasy 8.6%
- #59 WikiArena
67% matchVery Positive97% of 72 reviews2022
Dev: Ludokultur
Windows · Mac · Linux
The "trivia roguelike" where Wikipedia articles battle it out and you predict the winner! Guess the length and popularity of articles randomly pulled from Wikipedia's daily growing archive of 6.5+ million entries! Featuring arena, endless and a WikiBot duel mode, no two runs will ever be the same!
Why similar: Text-Based 52%, Procedural Generation 16.4%, Strategy 13%, Roguelike 9.4%, Funny 4.3%
- #60 Rogue Fable III
66% matchVery Positive93% of 733 reviews2021
Dev: Pixel Forge Games
Windows · Mac
Rogue Fable III is a traditional rogue-like game which combines the depth, complexity, and challenge of the genre classics with a shorter, more tightly focused game length.
Why similar: Roguelike 26.7%, RPG 23.1%, Procedural Generation 22.6%, Strategy 15.1%, Indie 5.3%