What is the best game similar to Countryball: Europe 1890?

The closest game to Countryball: Europe 1890 is XCOM® 2, scoring 77/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and deep simulation. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like Countryball: Europe 1890?

The three closest games to Countryball: Europe 1890 are: 1. XCOM® 2 (77/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. DEFCON (76/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Northgard (73/100, 9 shared attributes). All share Countryball: Europe 1890's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 42 candidates across 12 dimensions.

Is DEFCON similar to Countryball: Europe 1890?

Yes, very much so — DEFCON scores 76/100 similarity to Countryball: Europe 1890. They share 10 attributes, including deep RPG systems and deep simulation. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.

What RPG games are similar to Countryball: Europe 1890?

The best RPG games similar to Countryball: Europe 1890 are XCOM® 2, DEFCON, Northgard and Hearts of Iron IV. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Countryball: Europe 1890 attributes like deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and deep simulation.

How is similarity to Countryball: Europe 1890 calculated?

We compare Countryball: Europe 1890 against every game in our catalog using 12 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Countryball: Europe 1890 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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Looking for games like Countryball: Europe 1890? We analyzed its gameplay DNA — deep RPG systems, cozy, relaxing feel and combat tactical — against over 6,700 titles. These 42 alternatives are ranked by real similarity, not marketing tags. XCOM® 2 leads with 77/100, followed by the rest of the list.

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Top games similar to Countryball: Europe 1890

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Countryball: Europe 1890. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1XCOM® 2Closest overall match

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SoloCo-opMeleeTacticalHistorical

Steam👍 85%· 108KRAWG👍 83%· 1.3KMC88IGDB85· 29OC87· 126

Year 2016Dev Feral Interactive · 2K GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, procedural generation and setting scifi, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

The game continues the previous game line: XCOM Enemy Unknown. In XCOM 2 we see the Earth under the rule of aliens. The order established by them is based on total control but is proclaimed as the realm of prosperity and security. However, on the periphery of large cities, there are those who consider it a dictatorship and are struggling to restore independence to people.

Where it drifts furthest from Countryball: Europe 1890: progression and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Countryball: Europe 1890.

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#2DEFCONClosest on setting

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Co-opSoloTacticalNarrativeHistoricalManagement2D

Steam👍 87%· 4.3KRAWG👍 51%· 176MC84IGDB85· 2

Year 2006Dev Introversion SoftwarePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, deep simulation and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, punishing difficulty and open world exploration, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

DEFCON is a unique RTS from British Introversion Software, known for such experimental projects. The user interface is minimalistic and simple: it resembles a tactical card stylized as Cold War films such as Dr. Strangelove and WarGames.

Where it drifts furthest from Countryball: Europe 1890: tone and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Countryball: Europe 1890.

It predates Countryball: Europe 1890 by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloCo-opTacticalNarrativeHistoricalManagement

Steam👍 85%· 68KIGDB81· 4OC79· 21

Year 2018Dev Shiro Games · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, deep simulation and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Countryball: Europe 1890: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Countryball: Europe 1890.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloCo-opTacticalMeleeHistorical

Steam👍 90%· 365KRAWG👍 83%· 381MC83IGDB84· 6OC83· 22

Year 2016Dev Paradox Development Studio · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~8hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, deep simulation and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, sandbox freedom and competitive edge, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Death or Dishonor!Death or Dishonor is a new Country Pack for Hearts of Iron IV, and expands upon players’ ability to experience history’s greatest conflict from any point of view.

Where it drifts furthest from Countryball: Europe 1890: tone and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Countryball: Europe 1890.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalHistoricalManagement2D

Steam👍 98%· 239KRAWG👍 87%· 620MC87IGDB75· 2OC86· 11

Year 2016Dev Ludeon StudiosPlaytime ~19hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, deep simulation and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, real-time strategy and sandbox freedom, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

RimWorld is a sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Inspired by Dwarf Fortress, Firefly, and Dune. You begin with three survivors of a shipwreck on a distant world. Manage colonists' moods, needs, wounds, and illnesses.

Where it drifts furthest from Countryball: Europe 1890: progression.

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#6Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition

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SoloCo-opTacticalHistoricalMultiplayer

Steam👍 87%· 87KRAWG👍 81%· 238MC76

Year 2013Dev Creative Assembly · SEGAPlaytime ~15hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, ranged combat and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition is a strategy game developed by Creative Assembly. It is the eighth game in the Total War series and is both a sequel and a remaster to Rome: Total War.

Where it drifts furthest from Countryball: Europe 1890: progression and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Countryball: Europe 1890.

It predates Countryball: Europe 1890 by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloTacticalNarrativeManagement2D

Steam👍 94%· 6.0KIGDB90· 1OC89· 22

Year 2025Dev YCJY GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, deep simulation and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, roguelike runs and vibe casual, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

It’s the early 2000’s, and you’ve just bought your first car. A long, slow summer lies ahead. Hearing about a festival on the other side of the country, you fire up your engine, plot a course on your map, and hit the road. How, if you get there at all, is up to you.

Where it drifts furthest from Countryball: Europe 1890: tone and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Countryball: Europe 1890.

Released 4 years after Countryball: Europe 1890.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeHistoricalFantasy

Steam👍 79%· 3.0KIGDB87· 9OC84· 70

Year 2018Dev Stoic · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, setting medieval and visual isometric, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Countryball: Europe 1890: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Countryball: Europe 1890.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalManagement2DFantasy

Steam👍 93%· 4.6KRAWG👍 66%· 95MC75IGDB72· 7OC76· 29

Year 2015Dev BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America · BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment USPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, fantasy world and visual pixel, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Chroma Squad is a tactical role-playing video game. The game is influenced by tokusatsu TV shows, particularly the Super Sentai and Power Rangers. ###Tokusatsu The genre of tokusatsu TV shows is briefly defined as “a fantastic movie with special effects about superheroes”.

Where it drifts furthest from Countryball: Europe 1890: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Countryball: Europe 1890.

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SoloTacticalProceduralSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 94%· 22KIGDB90· 10OC88· 73

Year 2018Dev Subset GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Countryball: Europe 1890: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Countryball: Europe 1890.

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#11Kingdom Rush - Tower DefenseClosest on visuals

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMeleeTacticalNarrative2D

Steam👍 94%· 11KRAWG👍 90%· 38

Year 2018Dev Ironhide Game StudioPlaytime ~6hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: tower defense planning, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty, while skipping deep simulation

Vez’nan the powerful almighty wizard has returned! Embark on an epic journey as you gather his army and fulfill his devious plans... muahaha. Get ready to show the Kingdom who the real boss is! Fight your way as you conquer the new and the good old realms.

Where it drifts furthest from Countryball: Europe 1890: setting and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Countryball: Europe 1890.

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#12Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMeleeTacticalNarrative2D

Steam👍 94%· 11KRAWG👍 90%· 38

Year 2018Dev Ironhide Game StudioPlaytime ~6hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings tower defense planning, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Countryball: Europe 1890: setting and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Countryball: Europe 1890.

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SoloTacticalNarrativeHistorical2D

Steam👍 98%· 10KRAWG👍 89%· 120MC88IGDB82· 4OC85· 36

Year 2017Dev AsymmetricPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and open world exploration, while skipping deep simulation

Say howdy to West of Loathing -- a single-player slapstick comedy adventure role-playing game set in the wild west of the Kingdom of Loathing universe. Traverse snake-infested gulches, punch skeletons wearing cowboy hats, grapple with demon cows, and investigate a wide variety of disgusting spittoons.

Where it drifts furthest from Countryball: Europe 1890: progression and tone.

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#14Stronghold Kingdoms

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloCo-opTacticalHistoricalMultiplayer

Steam👍 64%· 9.5KRAWG👍 12%· 74MC75

Year 2011Dev FireFly StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, deep simulation and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, sandbox freedom and open world exploration, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Just UpdatedNow Available - Stronghold Kingdoms: Heretic Designed for PvE and PvP players battling together in a single game world, Stronghold Kingdoms: Heretic offers you two choices... Either crusade with fellow lords against nefarious Stronghold characters like The Wolf or join them go heretic!

Where it drifts furthest from Countryball: Europe 1890: progression and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for Countryball: Europe 1890.

It predates Countryball: Europe 1890 by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#15Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeHistorical2D

Steam👍 95%· 3.5KRAWG👍 82%· 34

Year 2012Dev Level Up LabsOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

Defender's Quest is a Tower-Defense/RPG Hybrid that focuses on tactical depth, customization, and story. That means no random encounters, no spikey-haired emo kids, no forced time sinks, and no tedious, repetitive battles.

Where it drifts furthest from Countryball: Europe 1890: tone and visuals.

It predates Countryball: Europe 1890 by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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What is the best game similar to Countryball: Europe 1890?: The closest game to Countryball: Europe 1890 is XCOM® 2, scoring 77/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and deep simulation. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Countryball: Europe 1890?: The three closest games to Countryball: Europe 1890 are: 1. XCOM® 2 (77/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. DEFCON (76/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Northgard (73/100, 9 shared attributes). All share Countryball: Europe 1890's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 42 candidates across 12 dimensions.
Is DEFCON similar to Countryball: Europe 1890?: Yes, very much so — DEFCON scores 76/100 similarity to Countryball: Europe 1890. They share 10 attributes, including deep RPG systems and deep simulation. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Countryball: Europe 1890?: The best RPG games similar to Countryball: Europe 1890 are XCOM® 2, DEFCON, Northgard and Hearts of Iron IV. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Countryball: Europe 1890 attributes like deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and deep simulation.
How is similarity to Countryball: Europe 1890 calculated?: We compare Countryball: Europe 1890 against every game in our catalog using 12 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Countryball: Europe 1890 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.