11 Adventure games like Bad North that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Bad North down to the 11 that fit the “Adventure” category. Farm for your Life, Kingdom: New Lands and Kingdom: Classic top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Bad North.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

The best adventure games like Bad North

11 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Bad North. 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.

#1Farm for your Life

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloCozyIsometricCasualDark

Steam👍 82%· 638

Year 2014Dev Hammer LabsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with deep simulation, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping turn-based strategy

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloProceduralNarrativeHardcoreOpen World

Steam👍 86%· 12KIGDB75· 2OC73· 12

Year 2016Dev Licorice · Raw FuryOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of tower defense games: tower defense planning, deep simulation and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, punishing difficulty and open world exploration, while skipping turn-based strategy

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloProceduralHistoricalRangedCasual

Steam👍 91%· 23KIGDB70· 2

Year 2015Dev Licorice · Raw FuryOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of tower defense games: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, vibe casual and strong narrative focus, while skipping turn-based strategy

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloProceduralMultiplayerCo-opCasual

Steam👍 88%· 17KRAWG👍 75%· 157

Year 2014Dev Dekovir EntertainmentPlaytime ~9hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with deep simulation, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

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

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloHistoricalIsometricMultiplayerCo-op

Steam👍 65%· 11KRAWG👍 59%· 27

Year 2012Dev Sauropod StudioPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing deep simulation, real-time strategy and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration, while skipping turn-based strategy

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#6Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloTacticalHistoricalMultiplayerDark

IGDB80· 1

Year 2013Dev PopCap Games · Electronic ArtsOn Android · iOS

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with real-time strategy, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, setting scifi and horror setting, while skipping turn-based strategy

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#7Kingdom Two Crowns

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineOnline

Steam👍 90%· 38KOC78· 25

Year 2018Dev Noio · Raw FuryOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping turn-based strategy

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMeleeProceduralMultiplayerCo-op

Steam👍 87%· 399KRAWG👍 53%· 497IGDB36· 8OC39· 34

Year 2013Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing survival mechanics, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

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

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalMeleeHistoricalMagic

Steam👍 72%· 1.9KRAWG👍 36%· 131MC73IGDB70· 3OC74· 32

Year 2015Dev Double Fine ProductionsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Bad North, expect deep simulation, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping real-time strategy

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#10Kingdom Rush Frontiers - Tower Defense

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMeleeIsometricMagicHardcore

Steam👍 97%· 10KRAWG👍 88%· 92IGDB80· 1

Year 2013Dev Ironhide Game StudioPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, real-time strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping turn-based strategy

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#11Prime World: Defenders

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloTacticalCasualFantasy

Steam👍 76%· 1.1KRAWG👍 54%· 50MC58

Year 2013Dev Nival Interactive · NivalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Same family of tower defense games: tower defense planning, adventure storytelling and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, card game strategy and vibe casual, while skipping turn-based strategy

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