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Games Like Within a Dead City

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Strategy, RTS, Base Building, City Builder.

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Within a Dead City is a tiny RTS / autobattler inspired by Majesty. Hire autonomous heroes to search for gold and glory. Build shops where they can spend their hard-earned loot. Place bounties on monsters to influence their behavior. With skill and strategy, you will find riches in the fallen city.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 72% — of 46 reviews
Released: 2023-08-07
Developer: Moonroof Studios
Publisher: Electronic Sheep Games
Genres: Simulation, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

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    91% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    Windows

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