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Year 2012Dev Paradox Development Studio

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Within the “Turn-Based Strat” category, the closest game to Crusader Kings II is Crusader Kings III — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville and Dwarf Fortress follow close behind.

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The best turn-Based Strat games like Crusader Kings II

30 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Crusader Kings II. 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.

#1Crusader Kings III

97

Crusader Kings III

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldMedievalHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 90%· 140KRAWG👍 89%· 465MC86IGDB91· 3OC90· 94

Year 2020Dev Paradox Developement Studios · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Crusader Kings II, expect deep simulation, deep RPG systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping fantasy world

#2Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville

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Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloSandbox WorldDarkNarrativePost-Apocalyptic

Steam👍 86%· 2.0KRAWG👍 48%· 25MC75

Year 2015Dev Northway GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Like Crusader Kings II, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping historical setting

Steam GOG itch.io

#3Dwarf Fortress

82

Dwarf Fortress

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloSandbox WorldFantasyIsometricFree to Play

Steam👍 95%· 31KIGDB84OC90· 13

Dev Bay 12 GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Crusader Kings II, expect deep simulation, sandbox freedom and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, roguelike runs and open world exploration, while skipping historical setting

#4MASSIVE CHALICE

88

MASSIVE CHALICE

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloFantasyHistoricalMedievalTactical

Steam👍 72%· 1.9KRAWG👍 36%· 131MC73IGDB70· 3OC74· 32

Year 2015Dev Double Fine ProductionsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Crusader Kings II, expect deep simulation, turn-based strategy and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, roguelike runs and combat tactical, while skipping sandbox freedom

85

Songs of Syx

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloSandbox WorldFantasyMedievalIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 8.2K

Year 2020Dev Jake the Dev · Jakob de LavalPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Crusader Kings II, it's known for deep simulation, sandbox freedom and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, vibe casual and open world exploration, while skipping deep RPG systems

Steam GOG itch.io

#6Ultimate Arena

83

Ultimate Arena

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloSandbox WorldFantasyHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 80%· 992RAWG👍 14%· 21

Year 2016Dev TriverskePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Linux

✓ Like Crusader Kings II, it's known for turn-based strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

83

Gnomoria

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloSandbox WorldFantasyIsometricProcedural

Steam👍 75%· 3.5KRAWG👍 50%· 39

Year 2016Dev Robotronic GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Crusader Kings II: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, roguelike runs and real-time strategy, while skipping deep RPG systems

#8Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

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Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

Sandbox WorldMeleeTacticalNarrativeCozy

Steam👍 96%· 42K

Year 2023Dev Ivy SlyPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Like Crusader Kings II, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat, while skipping deep RPG systems

#9Travellin Cats in China

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Travellin Cats in China

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloHistoricalTacticalNarrativeOpen World

Steam👍 92%· 1.0K

Dev KremlingamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Crusader Kings II, it's known for deep simulation, deep RPG systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, open world exploration and combat tactical, while skipping sandbox freedom

#10Europa Universalis III

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Europa Universalis III

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 83%· 2.0KIGDB70· 1

Year 2007Dev Paradox InteractiveOn PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Crusader Kings II, expect turn-based strategy, sandbox freedom and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, while skipping deep RPG systems

49

Victoria II

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldHistoricalTactical

Steam👍 92%· 20KIGDB76· 1

Year 2010Dev Paradox InteractiveOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Crusader Kings II: turn-based strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, combat tactical and resource management, while skipping deep RPG systems

#12Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

96

Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerHistoricalFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 86%· 374KRAWG👍 88%· 1.4KMC88IGDB87· 20OC89· 95

Year 2016Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Crusader Kings II, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, base building and resource management, while skipping deep RPG systems

Steam Epic Xbox

#13Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution

96

Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerFantasyHistoricalIsometric

IGDB81· 8

Year 2008Dev Firaxis Games · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Crusader Kings II, expect deep simulation, turn-based strategy and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical, while skipping deep RPG systems

#14Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization

96

Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerHistoricalFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 87%· 1.5KRAWG👍 69%· 163MC83IGDB77· 3

Year 2008Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Crusader Kings II, expect turn-based strategy, deep simulation and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling and base building, while skipping deep RPG systems

#15Sid Meier's Civilization® V

95

Sid Meier's Civilization® V

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerHistoricalFantasyMedievalIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 209KRAWG👍 91%· 2.0KMC90IGDB87· 5

Year 2010Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~27hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Crusader Kings II, expect turn-based strategy, deep simulation and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, ranged combat and setting scifi, while skipping deep RPG systems

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