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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 40 games similar to 9 Kings down to the 12 that fit the “Xbox” category. Cult of the Lamb, My Time at Portia and Tropico 5 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to 9 Kings.

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The best games like 9 Kings on Xbox

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.

#1Cult of the LambClosest overall match

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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.

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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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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.

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#4TownscaperClosest on progression

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SoloCasualProceduralBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 21KIGDB80· 1OC73· 16

Year 2020Dev Oskar Stålberg · Raw FuryOn Xbox · Android · PC

✓ Both are city builders — sharing deep simulation, vibe casual and procedural generation

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity 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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SoloBase BuildingSandbox WorldManagement

Steam👍 89%· 1.9KRAWG👍 60%· 273MC79

Year 2009Dev Haemimont Games · Kalypso MediaPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of city builders: deep simulation, single-player focus and base building

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and resource management, while skipping deep RPG systems

According to the story, you play as "El Presidente" and head a small island country in Latin America. The action takes place in the midst of the cold war, which has an impact on the course of events.

Where it drifts furthest from 9 Kings: world.

It predates 9 Kings by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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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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#11Jurassic World Evolution

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity 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.

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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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