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Year 2005Dev Lionhead Studios

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Within the “Simulation” category, the closest game to Black & White 2 is Kenshi — scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. The Guild II and Tropico 4 follow close behind.

#1Kenshi91 #2The Guild II83 #3Tropico 497 #4RollerCoaster Tycoon 293 #5The Mims Beginning93

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The best simulation games like Black & White 2

30 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Black & White 2. 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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Kenshi

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSandbox WorldFantasyIsometricStealth

Steam👍 96%· 112KRAWG👍 77%· 191MC75IGDB84· 1

Year 2018Dev Lo-Fi GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, sandbox freedom and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, open world exploration and stealth mechanics

83

The Guild II

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSandbox WorldIsometricMultiplayerHistorical

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 deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with historical setting, setting medieval and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

97

Tropico 4

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSandbox WorldIsometricBase BuildingManagement

Steam👍 92%· 13KRAWG👍 67%· 511MC78IGDB74· 4

Year 2011Dev Feral Interactive · Kalypso MediaPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings base building and resource management, while skipping deep RPG systems

#4RollerCoaster Tycoon 2

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RollerCoaster Tycoon 2

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSandbox WorldIsometricMultiplayerCasual

Steam👍 90%· 5.8KIGDB60· 1

Year 2002Dev Chris Sawyer Productions · InfogramesOn PC

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, multiplayer gameplay and resource management, while skipping deep RPG systems

#5The Mims Beginning

93

The Mims Beginning

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloFantasyCasualSci-FiSpace

Steam👍 76%· 290

Year 2016Dev Squatting Penguins · Ultimate GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, setting scifi and setting space, while skipping deep RPG systems

89

Maia

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSandbox WorldProceduralSci-FiSpace

Steam👍 44%· 1.1K

Year 2013Dev Simon Roth · Machine StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, procedural generation and setting scifi, while skipping deep RPG systems

#7Imagine Earth

89

Imagine Earth

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSandbox WorldIsometricRelaxingProcedural

Steam👍 82%· 955OC80· 12

Year 2021Dev Serious BrothersPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, turn-based strategy and vibe relaxing, while skipping deep RPG systems

#8Black & White

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Black & White

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSandbox WorldIsometricMultiplayerMagic

Year 2001Dev Lionhead Studios · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, open world exploration and combat magic, while skipping deep RPG systems

#9Commander: Conquest of the Americas

86

Commander: Conquest of the Americas

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloFantasyMultiplayerTacticalHistorical

Steam👍 52%· 188MC68

Year 2010Dev Nitro GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, combat tactical and historical setting, while skipping deep RPG systems

#10Dawn of Discovery

85

Dawn of Discovery

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloFantasyIsometricMultiplayerHistorical

IGDB72· 2

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

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: historical setting, multiplayer gameplay and base building, while skipping deep RPG systems

84

Tropico 6

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSandbox WorldIsometricMultiplayerCo-op

Steam👍 88%· 29KIGDB77· 8OC79· 85

Year 2019Dev Limbic Entertainment · Kalypso MediaOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping deep RPG systems

#12East India Company

84

East India Company

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloFantasyMultiplayerTacticalHistorical

Steam👍 52%· 205MC67

Year 2009Dev Nitro GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, combat tactical and historical setting, while skipping deep RPG systems

#13Stronghold 3 Gold

83

Stronghold 3 Gold

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSandbox WorldFantasyIsometricMultiplayer

Steam👍 33%· 4.8KRAWG👍 28%· 50IGDB52· 3

Year 2012Dev FireFly StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, combat tactical and ranged combat, while skipping deep RPG systems

#14Europa Universalis III

83

Europa Universalis III

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSandbox WorldIsometricMultiplayerHistorical

Steam👍 83%· 2.0KIGDB70· 1

Year 2007Dev Paradox InteractiveOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, sandbox freedom and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep RPG systems

83

Victoria II

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSandbox WorldMultiplayerTacticalHistorical

Steam👍 92%· 20KIGDB76· 1

Year 2010Dev Paradox InteractiveOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, combat tactical and historical setting, while skipping deep RPG systems

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