37 Simulation games like DETOUR that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to DETOUR down to the 37 that fit the “Simulation” category. Supreme Commander, Age of Mythology: Extended Edition and Stronghold 3 Gold top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to DETOUR.

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The best simulation games like DETOUR

37 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to DETOUR. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

#1Supreme Commander

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opIsometricSci-Fi

Steam👍 89%· 3.1KIGDB76· 3

Year 2007Dev Hellbent Games · THQOn PC

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi, setting space and base building, while skipping puzzle design

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#2Age of Mythology: Extended Edition

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opIsometricMythology

Steam👍 93%· 36KIGDB69· 2

Year 2014Dev Ensemble Studios · Microsoft StudiosOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with setting mythology, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping puzzle design

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opRangedIsometric

Steam👍 33%· 4.8KRAWG👍 28%· 50IGDB52· 3

Year 2012Dev FireFly StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and ranged combat

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

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#4Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opRangedIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 178KRAWG👍 88%· 307MC85IGDB78· 3

Year 2019Dev Forgotten Empires · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and ranged combat

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping puzzle design

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#5RollerCoaster Tycoon 2

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SoloMultiplayerCasualIsometricSandbox World

Steam👍 90%· 5.8KIGDB60· 1

Year 2002Dev Chris Sawyer Productions · InfogramesOn PC

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and resource management, while skipping puzzle design

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#6Total War: Shogun 2

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opRangedIsometric

Steam👍 92%· 67KIGDB88· 4

Year 2011Dev The Creative Assembly · SegaOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and ranged combat

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, combat tactical and historical setting, while skipping puzzle design

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MultiplayerCo-opSoloCasual2D

Steam👍 81%· 12KRAWG👍 18%· 68

Year 2015Dev Freakinware StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, punishing difficulty and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping puzzle design

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opIsometricNarrative

Steam👍 61%· 13KRAWG👍 71%· 157MC83IGDB75· 1

Year 2011Dev Blue Byte · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~11hOn PC

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, strong narrative focus and sandbox world, while skipping puzzle design

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opIsometricNarrative

Steam👍 88%· 29KIGDB77· 8OC79· 85

Year 2019Dev Limbic Entertainment · Kalypso MediaOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, strong narrative focus and sandbox world, while skipping puzzle design

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#10Stonehearth

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opIsometricCozy

Steam👍 75%· 13KRAWG👍 60%· 30

Year 2015Dev Radiant EntertainmentPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, survival mechanics and deep RPG systems, while skipping puzzle design

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#11Europa Universalis III

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SoloMultiplayerIsometricSandbox WorldHistorical

Steam👍 83%· 2.0KIGDB70· 1

Year 2007Dev Paradox InteractiveOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping puzzle design

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SoloMultiplayerIsometricFantasyMedieval

Steam👍 93%· 589RAWG👍 87%· 101IGDB65· 1

Year 2001Dev Cyberlore Studios · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, setting medieval and base building, while skipping puzzle design

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SoloMultiplayerIsometric

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Year 1997Dev Bullfrog Productions · Electronic ArtsOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: real-time strategy, deep simulation and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: puzzle design.

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SoloMultiplayerIsometricFantasyHistorical

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Year 2009Dev Related Designs · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping puzzle design

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#15Knights and Merchants

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SoloMultiplayerIsometric

Steam👍 85%· 4.9KRAWG👍 40%· 166

Year 2013Dev Runesoft · TopWare InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Nearly identical: real-time strategy, deep simulation and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: puzzle design.

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