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We filtered the 42 games similar to Countryball: Europe 1890 down to the 16 that fit the “Historical” category. XCOM® 2, DEFCON and Northgard top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Countryball: Europe 1890.

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Within the “Historical” category, the closest game to Countryball: Europe 1890 is XCOM® 2 — scoring 77/100 on our similarity scale. DEFCON and Northgard follow close behind.

#1XCOM® 277 #2DEFCON76 #3Northgard73 #4Hearts of Iron IV72 #5Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition71

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The best games with a historical setting like Countryball: Europe 1890

16 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® 2Closest overall match

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XCOM® 2

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-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

#2DEFCONClosest on setting

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DEFCON

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

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.

Genre100Setting100Progression100Combat88Game mode41Visuals36

73

Northgard

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.

Genre100Combat85Setting77Game mode62Progression37Tone32

#4Hearts of Iron IV

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Hearts of Iron IV

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.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Game mode71Tone0Progression0

#5Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition

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Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

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.

Genre100Setting100Game mode76Combat65Progression0Visuals0

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RimWorld

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.

Genre100Combat83Setting59Game mode55Visuals52Progression39

#7Stronghold Kingdoms

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Stronghold Kingdoms

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.

Genre100Combat86Setting69Game mode48Progression0Visuals0

#8The Banner Saga 3

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The Banner Saga 3

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.

Genre100Combat87Setting61Game mode55Tone47Visuals0

#9Fire Emblem Heroes

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Fire Emblem Heroes

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalHistoricalMultiplayerRanged

IGDB75· 8

Year 2017Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Android · iOS

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

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

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

Genre100Combat69Setting63Game mode37Visuals0

#10West of LoathingClosest on visuals

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West of Loathing

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

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.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Combat68Game mode55Tone47

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#11Shadowhand: RPG Card Game

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Shadowhand: RPG Card Game

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeHistorical2D

Steam👍 82%· 825IGDB65· 2

Dev Grey Alien Games · Positech GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, visual novel storytelling and puzzle design, while skipping deep simulation

RIDE WITH SHADOWHANDShadowhand is a strategic RPG card game. Duel powerful enemies with unique solitaire-style turn-based combat. Build mini-decks and equip your character strategically to sneak, slice and blast through foes!

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

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

Genre100Visuals100Combat88Setting82Game mode53Tone27

#12Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)

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

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.

Genre100Combat87Game mode55Setting43Visuals40Tone37

#13Darkest Dungeon II

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Darkest Dungeon II

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeHistorical2D

Steam👍 75%· 26KIGDB83· 5OC81· 78

Year 2023Dev Red Hook StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

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

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

Genre100Visuals100Combat88Game mode55Setting55Tone33

#14Darkest Dungeon®

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Darkest Dungeon®

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeHistorical2D

Steam👍 92%· 159KRAWG👍 86%· 1.4KMC84IGDB83· 10OC84· 80

Year 2016Dev Red Hook StudiosPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and horror tension, while skipping deep simulation

Darkest Dungeon is a roguelike RPG developed by Red Hook Studios. The works of Howard Lovecraft served as the main inspiration for the game which addresses the themes of fear and psychological trauma.

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

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

Genre100Visuals100Combat88Game mode55Setting47Tone27

#15Tactical Breach Wizards

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Tactical Breach Wizards

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeHistoricalFantasy

Steam👍 98%· 12KIGDB84· 3OC87· 21

Dev Suspicious DevelopmentsPlaytime ~6hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

Tactical Breach Wizards is a small-scale, turn-based tactics game where you play a team of wizards in modern-day tactical gear, breaching and clearing rooms full of terrorists, drug dealers, corrupt cops, and worse. It's still in early development, so everything about it might change!

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

Genre100Combat88Setting63Game mode55Tone53Visuals0

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