92
iRank85
StrategyRTS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opIsometricMythology
Steam👍 93%· 36KIGDB69· 2
Year 2014Dev Ensemble Studios · Microsoft StudiosOn PC
DETOUR is hard to replace: few games combine real-time strategy, vibe casual and ranged combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 10 gameplay attributes and found 59 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Age of Mythology: Extended Edition, Supreme Commander and Total War: Shogun 2 lead the list, with Age of Mythology: Extended Edition reaching a 92/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes DETOUR special.
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The closest game to DETOUR is Age of Mythology: Extended Edition — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. Supreme Commander and Total War: Shogun 2 follow close behind.
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iRank85
StrategyRTS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opIsometricSci-Fi
Steam👍 89%· 3.1KIGDB76· 3
Year 2007Dev Hellbent Games · THQOn PC
90
iRank91
StrategyRTS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opRangedIsometric
Steam👍 92%· 67KIGDB88· 4
Year 2011Dev The Creative Assembly · SegaOn Linux · PC · Mac
91
iRank88
StrategyRTS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opRangedIsometric
Steam👍 95%· 178KRAWG👍 88%· 307MC85IGDB78· 3
Year 2019Dev Forgotten Empires · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox
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iRank83
StrategyRTS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opIsometricSci-Fi
IGDB87· 2OC78· 23
Year 2004Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo
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iRank80
StrategyRTS
SoloMultiplayerCasualIsometricSandbox World
Steam👍 90%· 5.8KIGDB60· 1
Year 2002Dev Chris Sawyer Productions · InfogramesOn PC
StrategyRTS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opRangedIsometric
IGDB84· 4
Year 2004Dev EA Los Angeles · Electronic ArtsOn PC
✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, ranged combat and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, combat magic and melee combat, while skipping puzzle design
88
iRank83
StrategyRTS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opIsometricNarrative
Steam👍 88%· 29KIGDB77· 8OC79· 85
Year 2019Dev Limbic Entertainment · Kalypso MediaOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux
86
iRank92
StrategyRTS
SoloMultiplayerRangedIsometricTactical
IGDB92· 3
Year 2003Dev Big Huge Games · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PC · Mac
✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, ranged combat and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with combat tactical, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping puzzle design
86
iRank90
StrategyRTS
SoloMultiplayerIsometric
IGDB90· 2
Year 1997Dev Bullfrog Productions · Electronic ArtsOn PC
86
iRank90
StrategyRTS
SoloMultiplayerIsometricFantasyHistorical
IGDB90· 1
Year 2000Dev Westwood Pacific · Electronic ArtsOn PC
✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, historical setting and setting scifi, while skipping puzzle design
85
iRank94
StrategyRTS
SoloMultiplayerRangedIsometricTactical
Steam👍 96%· 36KIGDB90· 3
Year 2006Dev The Creative Assembly · SegaOn Linux · PC · Mac
85
iRank94
StrategyRTS
SoloMultiplayerRangedIsometricTactical
Steam👍 95%· 17KIGDB91· 3
Year 2004Dev The Creative Assembly · SegaOn Android · PC · iOS
#14Pikmin 3
86
iRank86
StrategyRTS
SoloMultiplayerIsometricSci-Fi
IGDB86· 9
Year 2013Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.4 · Nintendo
86
iRank85
StrategyRTS
SoloMultiplayerIsometricFantasyMedieval
Steam👍 93%· 589RAWG👍 87%· 101IGDB65· 1
Year 2001Dev Cyberlore Studios · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to DETOUR?
- The closest game to DETOUR is Age of Mythology: Extended Edition, scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 gameplay attributes, including real-time strategy, deep simulation and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like DETOUR?
- The three closest games to DETOUR are: 1. Age of Mythology: Extended Edition (92/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. Supreme Commander (92/100, 6 shared attributes) 3. Total War: Shogun 2 (90/100, 7 shared attributes). All share DETOUR's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 59 candidates across 10 dimensions.
- Is Supreme Commander similar to DETOUR?
- Yes, very much so — Supreme Commander scores 92/100 similarity to DETOUR. They share 6 attributes, including real-time strategy and deep simulation. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
- What RTS games are similar to DETOUR?
- The best RTS games similar to DETOUR are Age of Mythology: Extended Edition, Supreme Commander, Total War: Shogun 2 and Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition. All share the RTS genre alongside other key DETOUR attributes like real-time strategy, deep simulation and single-player focus.
- How is similarity to DETOUR calculated?
- We compare DETOUR against every game in our catalog using 10 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 DETOUR experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.