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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 40 games similar to 9 Kings down to the 12 that fit the “PlayStation” category. X-COM: Terror From the Deep, Cult of the Lamb and Balatro top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to 9 Kings.

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder
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HardcoreCasualSolo
Year 2025Dev Sad Socket

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to 9 Kings is X-COM: Terror From the Deep — scoring 66/100 on our similarity scale. Cult of the Lamb and Balatro follow close behind.

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The best games like 9 Kings on PlayStation

12 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to 9 Kings. Each one has been evaluated across 16 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1X-COM: Terror From the Deep
X-COM: Terror From the Deep
StrategyCity Builder
SoloDarkHardcoreBase BuildingIsometricPixel Art
Steam👍 91%· 925RAWG👍 62%· 128
Year 1995Dev MicroProse Software · 2K GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS

✓ Both are city builders — sharing turn-based strategy, roguelike runs and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, combat tactical and melee combat, while skipping deep RPG systems

X-COM: Terror From the Deep is a strategy game, the second installment in the X-COM series and a sequel to X-COM: UFO Defense that moves action from the outer space into the Earth’s oceans. The story unexpectedly references to Lovecraft’s novels, as you fight aliens that want to reawaken their unstoppable leader who slept under the sea for hundreds of years.

Where it drifts furthest from 9 Kings: setting.

It predates 9 Kings by 30 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Cult of the Lamb
Cult of the Lamb
StrategyCity Builder
SoloProceduralFantasyBase Building2D
Steam👍 96%· 124KRAWG👍 86%· 447OC84· 141
Year 2022Dev Massive Monster · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the city builders cluster, with deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat, while skipping card game strategy

Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland worshippers and spread your Word to become the one true cult.

Where it drifts furthest from 9 Kings: tone and visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100World100Progression44Visuals38
#3Balatro
Balatro
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloCasualHardcoreProceduralPixel ArtIsometric2D
Steam👍 98%· 191KRAWG👍 86%· 263IGDB91· 5OC92· 64
Year 2024Dev LocalThunk · PlayStackPlaytime ~14hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Shared with 9 Kings: card game strategy, roguelike runs and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus and vibe relaxing, while skipping deep RPG systems

Balatro is a poker-inspired roguelike deck builder all about creating powerful synergies and winning big. Combine valid poker hands with unique Joker cards in order to create varied synergies and builds.

Game mode100World100Visuals100Tone67Genre50
My Time at Portia
StrategyCity Builder
SoloCasualFantasyBase BuildingCozy
Steam👍 92%· 44KIGDB70· 10OC75· 70
Year 2019Dev Pathea Games · Team17On PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Fits the city builders cluster, with deep simulation, deep RPG systems and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from 9 Kings: world and visuals.

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Tropico 5
StrategyCity Builder
SoloBase BuildingIsometricMultiplayerCo-op
Steam👍 79%· 14KIGDB72· 14OC76· 52
Year 2014Dev Haemimont Games · Kalypso MediaOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are city builders — sharing deep simulation, deep RPG systems and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and historical setting, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from 9 Kings: world and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for 9 Kings.

It predates 9 Kings by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Progression60Visuals45Game mode34Setting0World0
Cities: Skylines
StrategyCity Builder
SoloCasualBase BuildingIsometricSandbox World
Steam👍 93%· 289KRAWG👍 87%· 1.5KMC85IGDB76· 13OC83· 91
Year 2015Dev Colossal Order · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are city builders — sharing deep simulation, vibe casual and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and resource management, while skipping deep RPG systems

Cities: Skylines is a traditional city-building game, which allows players to experience urban planning in all aspects including zoning, road placement, transportation, taxation, and improvement of welfare.

Where it drifts furthest from 9 Kings: world and tone.

It predates 9 Kings by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression75Visuals45Tone36World0
Two Point Hospital
StrategyCity Builder
SoloCasualBase BuildingIsometricSandbox World
Steam👍 92%· 35KIGDB87· 10OC84· 127
Year 2018Dev Two Point Studios · SegaOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of city builders: deep simulation, vibe casual and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, sandbox world and resource management, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from 9 Kings: world and tone.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals45Progression42Tone37World0
Planet Coaster
StrategyCity Builder
SoloCasualBase BuildingIsometricMultiplayer
Steam👍 91%· 72KRAWG👍 74%· 294MC83IGDB83· 12OC85· 58
Year 2016Dev Frontier DevelopmentsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of city builders: deep simulation, vibe casual and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and vibe relaxing, while skipping deep RPG systems

Surprise, delight and thrill crowds as you build the theme park of your dreams. Build and design incredible coaster parks with unparalleled attention to detail and manage your park in a truly living world. Piece-by-Piece Construction: Planet Coaster makes a designer out of everyone.

Where it drifts furthest from 9 Kings: world and visuals.

It predates 9 Kings by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode81Progression48Tone38Visuals37World0
Mad Games Tycoon
StrategyCity Builder
SoloCasualBase BuildingIsometricNarrative
Steam👍 91%· 4.4KRAWG👍 79%· 70IGDB90· 1
Year 2016Dev Raylight Games · Toplitz ProductionsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of city builders: deep simulation, vibe casual and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, strong narrative focus and sandbox world, while skipping deep RPG systems

BUILD UP YOUR OWN GAMES EMPIRE Form your own game studio in the early 1980s starting in a small garage. Develop your own game concepts, create a team and develop megahit video games. Research new technologies, train your staff, upgrade your offices, moving up to bigger and better locations.

Where it drifts furthest from 9 Kings: world and setting.

It predates 9 Kings by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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Prison Architect
StrategyCity Builder
SoloCasualBase Building2DIsometric
Steam👍 89%· 73KRAWG👍 72%· 587MC83IGDB81· 12OC80· 62
Year 2015Dev Double Eleven · Introversion SoftwarePlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the city builders cluster, with deep simulation, vibe casual and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and sandbox world, while skipping deep RPG systems

Prison Architect is a person construction and management simulator developed by Introversion Software. It is a two-dimensional top-down simulator where it is the player's responsibility to build new prison blocks, cells, facilities, manage the staff such as wardens, guards and so on.

Where it drifts furthest from 9 Kings: world and tone.

It predates 9 Kings by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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Jurassic World Evolution
StrategyCity Builder
SoloDarkBase BuildingIsometricMelee
Steam👍 87%· 55KIGDB74· 13OC71· 99
Year 2018Dev Frontier Developments · Universal PicturesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the city builders cluster, with deep simulation, dark, oppressive atmosphere and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, strong narrative focus and sandbox world, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from 9 Kings: world and setting.

Genre100Game mode100Progression46Visuals45Tone30Setting0
House Flipper
StrategyCity Builder
SoloCasualBase BuildingMultiplayerRelaxing
Steam👍 94%· 109KRAWG👍 76%· 351MC62IGDB62· 4OC62· 27
Year 2018Dev Ultimate Games · PlayWayPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are city builders — sharing deep simulation, vibe casual and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, vibe relaxing and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

House Flipper is a unique chance to become the one-man renovating crew. Buy, repair and upgrade devastated houses. Give them a second life and sell at a profit! At your disposal is a collection of tools and parts.

Where it drifts furthest from 9 Kings: world and visuals.

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