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iRank78
StrategyColony Sim
SoloSandbox WorldSpaceSci-FiBase BuildingManagementIsometric
Steam👍 80%· 28KIGDB74· 7OC77· 60
Year 2018Dev Haemimont Games · Paradox InteractiveOn PS4 · Linux · PC
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The best games like Aven Colony on Xbox
8 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Aven Colony. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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.
StrategyColony Sim
SoloNarrativeSandbox WorldSci-FiManagementBase BuildingIsometric
Steam👍 90%· 46KIGDB72· 5OC79· 81
Year 2021Dev Frontier DevelopmentsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
✓ Both are colony sims — sharing deep simulation, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics
≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping setting space
Released 4 years after Aven Colony.
Genre100Visuals100Progression92Game mode86World81Tone66
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iRank81
StrategyColony Sim
SoloSandbox WorldSci-FiBase BuildingManagement
Steam👍 88%· 81KIGDB68· 9
Year 2015Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · Android · PC
✓ Both are colony sims — sharing deep simulation, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom
≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and vibe casual, while skipping strong narrative focus
Where it drifts furthest from Aven Colony: tone and visuals.
Genre100World100Progression92Game mode85Setting43Tone0
StrategyColony Sim
SoloSandbox WorldBase BuildingManagementIsometric
Steam👍 90%· 43KIGDB71· 4OC76· 28
Year 2019Dev Hop Frog · Humble BundleOn PS4 · Linux · Android
✓ Both are colony sims — sharing survival mechanics, deep simulation and sandbox freedom
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and puzzle design, while skipping strong narrative focus
Where it drifts furthest from Aven Colony: tone and setting.
Genre100Game mode70World68Progression62Visuals47Tone0
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iRank80
StrategyCity Builder
SoloNarrativeSandbox WorldSci-FiManagementBase BuildingIsometric
Steam👍 87%· 55KIGDB74· 13OC71· 99
Year 2018Dev Frontier Developments · Universal PicturesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
✓ If you enjoyed Aven Colony, expect deep simulation, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus
≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping survival mechanics
Game mode100Visuals100Progression95World86Tone72Setting65
StrategyRTS
SoloSandbox WorldBase BuildingManagementIsometric
Steam👍 92%· 13KRAWG👍 67%· 511MC78IGDB74· 4
Year 2011Dev Feral Interactive · Kalypso MediaPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh
✓ If you enjoyed Aven Colony, expect deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world
≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, while skipping survival mechanics
Tropico 4 is a simulator/strategy game, where the player takes control of a small island nation as its president. The game is the fourth installment in the series, which have seen lots of changes throughout its existence.
Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100Genre50
StrategyCity Builder
SoloSandbox WorldBase BuildingManagement
Steam👍 89%· 1.9KRAWG👍 60%· 273MC79
Year 2009Dev Haemimont Games · Kalypso MediaPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox
✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world.
≠ Missing: survival mechanics.
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.
It predates Aven Colony by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Game mode100World100Progression100Genre50
StrategyTower Defense
SoloSci-FiIsometricTactical
Steam👍 96%· 5.3KRAWG👍 59%· 106MC81IGDB86· 2
Year 2008Dev Hidden Path EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh
✓ If you enjoyed Aven Colony, expect deep simulation, setting scifi and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, real-time strategy and combat tactical, while skipping survival mechanics
###Microsoft’s tower defence The game is one in the genre of tower defense, developed by Hidden Path Entertainment for PC and Xbox 360. Later it was ported to the Mac, and for other consoles in 2013.
It predates Aven Colony by 9 years, with what that implies technically.
Game mode100Visuals100Setting65Genre50