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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 37 games similar to Ara: History Untold down to the 11 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Prison Architect, Planet Coaster and X-COM: Terror From the Deep top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ara: History Untold.

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The best games like Ara: History Untold on PlayStation

11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ara: History Untold. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1Prison ArchitectClosest overall match

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SoloMultiplayerManagementBase BuildingTop-DownIsometric

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, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, vibe casual and sandbox world, while skipping turn-based strategy

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.

It predates Ara: History Untold by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloMultiplayerManagementBase BuildingIsometric3D

Steam👍 91%· 72KRAWG👍 74%· 294MC83IGDB83· 12OC85· 58

Year 2016Dev Frontier DevelopmentsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of city builders: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, vibe casual and vibe relaxing, while skipping turn-based strategy

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.

It predates Ara: History Untold by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3X-COM: Terror From the DeepClosest on combat

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SoloTacticalBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 91%· 925RAWG👍 62%· 128

Year 1995Dev MicroProse Software · 2K GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS

✓ Both are city builders — sharing turn-based strategy, deep simulation and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping adventure storytelling

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 Ara: History Untold: setting and visuals.

It predates Ara: History Untold by 29 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloBase BuildingCozyCasualRelaxing

Steam👍 92%· 44KIGDB70· 10OC75· 70

Year 2019Dev Pathea Games · Team17On PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Fits the city builders cluster, with deep simulation, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Ara: History Untold: setting and visuals.

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloBase BuildingMeleeCozyProcedural

Steam👍 96%· 124KRAWG👍 86%· 447OC84· 141

Year 2022Dev Massive Monster · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the city builders cluster, with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping turn-based 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 Ara: History Untold: combat and setting.

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#6Tropico 5Closest on setting

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SoloMultiplayerHistoricalBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 79%· 14KIGDB72· 14OC76· 52

Year 2014Dev Haemimont Games · Kalypso MediaOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are city builders — sharing deep simulation, historical setting and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping turn-based strategy

It predates Ara: History Untold by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloMultiplayerManagementBase Building3D

Steam👍 94%· 109KRAWG👍 76%· 351MC62IGDB62· 4OC62· 27

Year 2018Dev Ultimate Games · PlayWayPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are city builders — sharing deep simulation, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, vibe relaxing and vibe casual, while skipping turn-based strategy

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 Ara: History Untold: visuals.

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Steam GOG Xbox

#8Mad Games TycoonClosest on visuals

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SoloManagementBase BuildingIsometricTop-Down

Steam👍 91%· 4.4KRAWG👍 79%· 70IGDB90· 1

Year 2016Dev Raylight Games · Toplitz ProductionsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of city builders: deep simulation, single-player focus and resource management

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, vibe casual and strong narrative focus, while skipping turn-based strategy

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 Ara: History Untold: setting.

It predates Ara: History Untold by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloManagementBase BuildingIsometricCasual

Steam👍 92%· 35KIGDB87· 10OC84· 127

Year 2018Dev Two Point Studios · SegaOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of city builders: deep simulation, single-player focus and resource management

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, vibe casual and sandbox world, while skipping turn-based strategy

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SoloBase BuildingManagementIsometricCasual

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, single-player focus and base building

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, vibe casual and sandbox world, while skipping turn-based strategy

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.

It predates Ara: History Untold by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Jurassic World Evolution

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