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We filtered the 49 games similar to Banished down to the 19 that fit the “Historical” category. Sunless Sea, Pharaoh and Hearthlands top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Banished.

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Within the “Historical” category, the closest game to Banished is Sunless Sea — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Pharaoh and Hearthlands follow close behind.

#1Sunless Sea93 #2Pharaoh95 #3Hearthlands94 #4Europa Universalis III86 #5Anno 1602: Creation of a New World86

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The best games with a historical setting like Banished

19 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Banished. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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.

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Sunless Sea

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SoloDarkHorrorHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 83%· 9.5KIGDB85· 4OC81· 28

Year 2015Dev Failbetter GamesOn Linux · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs, while skipping deep simulation

95

Pharaoh

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SoloHistoricalIsometricBase Building

Steam👍 92%· 2.5KIGDB70· 1

Year 1999Dev Impressions Games · Sierra EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: base building, while skipping survival mechanics

94

Hearthlands

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SoloHistoricalIsometricProceduralMedieval

Steam👍 83%· 414

Year 2014Dev Sergio · Sergio & SimonPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and historical setting

≠ Where it differs: brings procedural generation, setting medieval and base building, while skipping survival mechanics

#4Europa Universalis III

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Europa Universalis III

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SoloHistoricalIsometricMultiplayerSandbox World

Steam👍 83%· 2.0KIGDB70· 1

Year 2007Dev Paradox InteractiveOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and historical setting

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

#5Anno 1602: Creation of a New World

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Anno 1602: Creation of a New World

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SoloHistoricalIsometricMultiplayerExploration

Year 1998Dev Max Design · SunflowersOn PC

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and historical setting

≠ Stands apart with multiplayer gameplay, exploration and discovery and base building, while skipping survival mechanics

#6Dawn of Discovery

85

Dawn of Discovery

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SoloHistoricalIsometricMultiplayerFantasy

IGDB72· 2

Year 2009Dev Related Designs · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping survival mechanics

#7Grand Ages: Rome

85

Grand Ages: Rome

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SoloHistoricalIsometricMultiplayerFantasy

Steam👍 75%· 807MC72IGDB70· 1

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

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and historical setting

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, multiplayer gameplay and base building, while skipping survival mechanics

85

The Guild II

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SoloHistoricalIsometricMultiplayerSandbox World

IGDB68· 2

Year 2008Dev Trine Game Studios · JoWooD ProductionsPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and historical setting

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping survival mechanics

#9Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2

85

Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2

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SoloHistoricalIsometricMultiplayerFantasy

IGDB90· 1

Year 2000Dev Westwood Pacific · Electronic ArtsOn PC

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, historical setting and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, setting scifi and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

#10Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive

84

Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive

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SoloStealthHistoricalIsometricTactical

Steam👍 88%· 2.4K

Year 2001Dev Spellbound Entertainment · InfogramesOn PC

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, stealth mechanics and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, combat tactical and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

#11Desperados 2: Cooper's Revenge

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Desperados 2: Cooper's Revenge

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SoloStealthHistoricalIsometricCo-op

Steam👍 50%· 308RAWG👍 43%· 35MC66IGDB70· 1

Year 2006Dev Spellbound Entertainment · THQ NordicPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, stealth mechanics and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, melee combat and combat tactical, while skipping deep simulation

#12Age of Mythology: Extended Edition

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Age of Mythology: Extended Edition

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SoloHistoricalIsometricMultiplayerCo-op

Steam👍 93%· 36KIGDB69· 2

Year 2014Dev Ensemble Studios · Microsoft StudiosOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and historical setting

≠ Stands apart with setting mythology, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping survival mechanics

#13The Guild II Renaissance

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The Guild II Renaissance

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SoloHistoricalMultiplayerCozySandbox World

Steam👍 83%· 4.0KRAWG👍 67%· 84MC56

Year 2010Dev Runeforge Games Studio · THQ NordicPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and historical setting

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, sandbox freedom and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping survival mechanics

#14Commander: Conquest of the Americas

77

Commander: Conquest of the Americas

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SoloHistoricalMultiplayerTacticalFantasy

Steam👍 52%· 188MC68

Year 2010Dev Nitro GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and combat tactical, while skipping survival mechanics

#15Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade

76

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade

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SoloDarkHistoricalIsometricMultiplayer

Steam👍 96%· 9.4KRAWG👍 88%· 319MC87IGDB84· 3

Year 2006Dev Relic Entertainment · SEGAPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and historical setting

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical, melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation

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