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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 42 games similar to Countryball: Europe 1890 down to the 4 that fit the “Melee” category. XCOM® 2, Hearts of Iron IV and Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Countryball: Europe 1890.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG
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CozyNarrativeSoloCo-op
Year 2021Dev Seyithan Pekcan
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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to Countryball: Europe 1890 is XCOM® 2 — scoring 77/100 on our similarity scale. Hearts of Iron IV and Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense follow close behind.

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4 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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® 2
XCOM® 2
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode79Setting48Progression0Visuals0
#2Hearts of Iron IV
Hearts of Iron IV
RPGCRPGTurn-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.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Game mode71Tone0Progression0
Kingdom Rush  - Tower Defense
RPGCRPGTurn-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.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode54Tone28Setting0
Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense
RPGCRPGTurn-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

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.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode54Tone28Setting0

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