5 Simulation games like Arknights that you should try

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We filtered the 46 games similar to Arknights down to the 5 that fit the “Simulation” category. They Are Billions, Caves of Qud and Keep Driving top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Arknights.

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The best simulation games like Arknights

5 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Arknights. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1They Are Billions

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

SoloTacticalSci-FiPost-ApocalypticIsometric

Steam👍 85%· 51KIGDB76· 7OC75· 44

Year 2019Dev Numantian GamesOn PS4 · Switch · PC

✓ Fits the classic CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, deep simulation and real-time strategy

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, punishing difficulty and horror setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalSci-FiFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 12KRAWG👍 83%· 46IGDB94· 1OC90· 11

Year 2015Dev Freehold Games · Kitfox GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Arknights: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, roguelike runs and strong narrative focus, while skipping real-time strategy

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeCasualOpen World

Steam👍 94%· 6.0KIGDB90· 1OC89· 22

Year 2025Dev YCJY GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Like Arknights, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, roguelike runs and strong narrative focus, while skipping real-time strategy

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#4Jagged Alliance: Crossfire

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalIsometricLootSkill Tree

Steam👍 61%· 332MC63IGDB60· 1

Year 2012Dev Coreplay · THQ NordicPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Like Arknights, it's known for deep RPG systems, deep simulation and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping real-time strategy

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalSci-FiIsometricProcedural

Steam👍 94%· 22KIGDB90· 10OC88· 73

Year 2018Dev Subset GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Shared with Arknights: deep RPG systems, deep simulation and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, puzzle design and roguelike runs, while skipping real-time strategy

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