7 Simulation games like Battle Brothers that you should try

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We filtered the 48 games similar to Battle Brothers down to the 7 that fit the “Simulation” category. Sid Meier's Pirates!, Mount & Blade: With Fire and Sword and King's Bounty: The Legend top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Battle Brothers.

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The best simulation games like Battle Brothers

7 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Battle Brothers. Each one has been evaluated across 19 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.

#1Sid Meier's Pirates!

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldHistoricalExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 94%· 7.4KRAWG👍 84%· 271MC88IGDB83· 3

Year 2004Dev Feral Interactive · 2K GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, resource management and visual 2d, while skipping roguelike runs

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#2Mount & Blade: With Fire and Sword

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeTacticalOpen WorldSandbox WorldMedievalHistoricalExplorationSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 14KIGDB80· 1

Year 2011Dev Taleworlds · CyberFrontOn PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, sandbox freedom and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, multiplayer gameplay and visual first person, while skipping turn-based strategy

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#3King's Bounty: The Legend

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalDarkFantasyMedievalSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 90%· 3.8KRAWG👍 88%· 371MC79IGDB87· 4

Year 2008Dev Katauri Interactive · 1C-SoftClubPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, stealth mechanics and combat magic, while skipping sandbox freedom

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 92%· 7.0KRAWG👍 31%· 35

Year 2015Dev KetchappPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with setting space, setting scifi and resource management, while skipping turn-based strategy

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkSandbox WorldFantasyMedievalSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 85%· 53KIGDB75· 1OC65· 40

Year 2018Dev Lazy Bear Games · tinyBuildOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, crafting mechanics and resource management, while skipping turn-based strategy

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#6Jagged Alliance - Back in Action

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalMeleeHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 73%· 1.8KRAWG👍 29%· 34MC62IGDB64· 2

Year 2012Dev Bigmoon Studios · THQ NordicPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, deep simulation and turn-based strategy.

≠ Missing: sandbox freedom.

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#7Stick RPG 2: Director's Cut

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkOpen WorldExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 85%· 1.1K

Year 2014Dev XGen StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping turn-based strategy

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