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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Cataclismo down to the 20 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Europa Universalis IV, Stronghold 3 Gold and East India Company top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Cataclismo.

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Cataclismo is Europa Universalis IV — scoring 78/100 on our similarity scale. Stronghold 3 Gold and East India Company follow close behind.

#1Europa Universalis IV78 #2Stronghold 3 Gold73 #3East India Company72 #4Total War: Attila59 #5Medieval: Total War56

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Cataclismo

20 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Cataclismo. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

#1Europa Universalis IVClosest overall match

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Europa Universalis IV

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SoloTacticalSandbox WorldOpen WorldHistoricalFantasyMedievalManagementIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 136KRAWG👍 83%· 396MC87IGDB85· 2

Year 2013Dev Paradox Development Studio · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping survival mechanics

Europa Universalis IV is a global strategy game developed by Paradox Interactive. It is the fifth game in the series, not counting the add-ons. ###Gameplay The game can take place at any time starting from the late Middle Age to the Napolean Wars era.

Where it drifts furthest from Cataclismo: game mode.

It predates Cataclismo by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting100World100Visuals69Progression52

#2Stronghold 3 GoldClosest on progression

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Stronghold 3 Gold

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SoloTacticalSandbox WorldOpen WorldHistoricalFantasyMedievalBase BuildingManagementExplorationIsometric

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 ranged combat, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping turn-based strategy

Stronghold 3: Gold is the long-awaited third installment in the award winning castle-building series. Set 10 years after the original, the Wolf it seems, has cheated death and during his painful recovery he’s become even more bitter and twisted. Now he seeks revenge.

Where it drifts furthest from Cataclismo: game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly negative, against very positive for Cataclismo.

It predates Cataclismo by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100World100Progression100Combat79Visuals69

#3East India Company

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East India Company

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SoloTacticalHistoricalMedievalFantasyManagementBase BuildingExploration

Steam👍 52%· 205MC67

Year 2009Dev Nitro GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, multiplayer gameplay and social trading, while skipping sandbox freedom

In East India Company, players will enjoy building the World's most powerful trading empire & engaging in vigorous battles in both single player & multiplayer modes, all within a breathtaking cinematic game environment.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Cataclismo.

It predates Cataclismo by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Progression100Game mode56

#4Total War: AttilaClosest on tone

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Total War: Attila

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloTacticalNarrativeHistoricalFantasyMedievalIsometric

Steam👍 82%· 37KIGDB77· 10OC79· 47

Year 2015Dev The Creative Assembly · SegaOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Cataclismo: game mode.

It predates Cataclismo by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Setting100Combat94Visuals69Game mode34

#5Medieval: Total War

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Medieval: Total War

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloTacticalHistoricalFantasyMedievalIsometric

Steam👍 71%· 2.4KIGDB90· 1

Year 2002Dev The Creative Assembly · ActivisionOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: melee combat and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Cataclismo.

It predates Cataclismo by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Combat77Visuals69Game mode57

#6Rise of Nations

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Rise of Nations

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SoloTacticalFantasyHistoricalMedievalIsometric

IGDB92· 3

Year 2003Dev Big Huge Games · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, combat tactical and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with ranged combat and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

It predates Cataclismo by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Combat79Visuals69Game mode56

#7Commander: Conquest of the Americas

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Commander: Conquest of the Americas

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloTacticalHistoricalFantasyManagementBase BuildingExploration

Steam👍 52%· 188MC68

Year 2010Dev Nitro GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, multiplayer gameplay and social trading, while skipping sandbox freedom

Combining elements from both trading and strategy games, Commander: Conquest of the Americas will appeal to a wide range of players. Players take charge of one of the many European powers aiming to conquer the New World.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Cataclismo.

It predates Cataclismo by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Setting85Game mode63

#8Sunless SeaClosest on game mode

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Sunless Sea

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SoloNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyHistoricalExplorationIsometric2D

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 strong narrative focus

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

Where it drifts furthest from Cataclismo: progression and world.

It predates Cataclismo by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals85Setting62Tone58World38

#9Dawn of Discovery

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Dawn of Discovery

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SoloFantasyHistoricalBase BuildingManagementIsometric

IGDB72· 2

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

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping turn-based strategy

There are many unmet needs within the king’s empire - fulfill them, while both expanding and sustaining the vast society. Dawn of Discovery takes place in the year 1404, when King George’s land is suffering from severe droughts and brutal famine.

It predates Cataclismo by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Progression86Setting83Visuals69Game mode56

#10Majesty Gold HD

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Majesty Gold HD

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloFantasyMedievalBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 589RAWG👍 87%· 101IGDB65· 1

Year 2001Dev Cyberlore Studios · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with multiplayer gameplay, while skipping turn-based strategy

The High Definition edition of Majesty Gold contains main game, the Northern Expansion Pack as well as 2 new quests and several other graphics and gameplay updates. Majesty is a Real-time strategy game with indirect control – your heroes have a will of their own!

It predates Cataclismo by 24 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Progression84Visuals71Setting67Game mode57

#11Impossible Creatures Steam Edition

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Impossible Creatures Steam Edition

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloTacticalHistoricalFantasyBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 1.8KRAWG👍 75%· 32MC72IGDB73· 3

Year 2003Dev THQ NordicPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, setting scifi and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping turn-based strategy

Update NotesPatch 3 not only brough more bug fixes but adds Workshop support to Impossible Creatures. Together with the great possibilities of the SDK (even with full C++ support) and the mod tools now the highest level of mod support comes with IC.

It predates Cataclismo by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat81Setting70Visuals69Game mode54Progression53

#12Napoleon: Total War

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Napoleon: Total War

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloTacticalHistoricalFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 92%· 27KIGDB83· 3

Year 2010Dev The Creative Assembly · Feral InteractiveOn PC · Mac

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with melee combat and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

It predates Cataclismo by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat88Setting84Visuals69Game mode54

#13Grand Ages: Rome

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Grand Ages: Rome

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloHistoricalFantasyBase BuildingIsometric

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 multiplayer gameplay and visual first person, while skipping turn-based strategy

Raise massive armies, embark on epic campaigns to expand the Empire, and take control of the known world! Engage in grand-scale city building and create magnificent cities with creativity and control like never before.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Cataclismo.

It predates Cataclismo by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting83Progression57Game mode54Visuals52

#14Empire: Total War

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Empire: Total War

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloTacticalHistoricalFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 91%· 38KIGDB90· 6

Year 2009Dev The Creative Assembly · SegaOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Cataclismo: game mode.

It predates Cataclismo by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat88Setting83Visuals69Game mode35

#15Cossacks: European Wars

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Cossacks: European Wars

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloTacticalHistoricalFantasyManagementIsometric

Steam👍 74%· 624IGDB80· 1

Year 2001Dev GSC Game World · cdv Software EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, combat tactical and historical setting

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Cataclismo: progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Cataclismo.

It predates Cataclismo by 24 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting83Visuals69Game mode56Progression45

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