What is the best game similar to Dome Keeper?

The closest game to Dome Keeper is Craft The World, scoring 77/100 on our similarity scale. They share 13 gameplay attributes, including deep simulation, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like Dome Keeper?

The three closest games to Dome Keeper are: 1. Craft The World (77/100, 13 shared attributes) 2. Kingdom Two Crowns (73/100, 11 shared attributes) 3. Kingdom: New Lands (72/100, 12 shared attributes). All share Dome Keeper's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 20 dimensions.

Is Kingdom Two Crowns similar to Dome Keeper?

Yes, very much so — Kingdom Two Crowns scores 73/100 similarity to Dome Keeper. They share 11 attributes, including tower defense planning and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.

What Roguelike games are similar to Dome Keeper?

The best Roguelike games similar to Dome Keeper are Craft The World, Kingdom: New Lands, Kingdom: Classic and Bad North. All share the Roguelike genre alongside other key Dome Keeper attributes like deep simulation, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics.

How is similarity to Dome Keeper calculated?

We compare Dome Keeper against every game in our catalog using 20 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 Dome Keeper experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

Dome Keeper is hard to replace: few games combine roguelike runs, strong narrative focus and procedural generation in quite the same way. We compared Dome Keeper against over 6,700 titles across 20 gameplay attributes and found 50 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Craft The World, Kingdom Two Crowns and Kingdom: New Lands lead the list, with Craft The World reaching a 77/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Dome Keeper special.

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Top games similar to Dome Keeper

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dome Keeper. Each one has been evaluated across 20 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.

#1Craft The WorldClosest overall match

iRank83

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerCo-opProceduralBase BuildingExplorationManagement2D

Steam👍 88%· 17KRAWG👍 75%· 157

Year 2014Dev Dekovir EntertainmentPlaytime ~9hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with deep simulation, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, deep RPG systems and vibe casual, while skipping strong narrative focus

Craft The World is a unique sandbox strategy game, the mix of Dungeon Keeper, Terraria and Dwarf Fortress. Explore a random generated world populated by dangerous creatures, build a dwarf fortress, gather resources, and craft all the items, weapons, and armor you need.

Where it drifts furthest from Dome Keeper: tone and setting.

It predates Dome Keeper by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Kingdom Two CrownsClosest on tone

iRank86

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeBase Building2DPixel Art

Steam👍 90%· 38KOC78· 25

Year 2018Dev Noio · Raw FuryOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, fantasy world and setting medieval, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Dome Keeper: setting.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloNarrativeProceduralBase BuildingExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 86%· 12KIGDB75· 2OC73· 12

Year 2016Dev Licorice · Raw FuryOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of tower defense games: tower defense planning, deep simulation and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, open world exploration and fantasy world, while skipping melee combat

Where it drifts furthest from Dome Keeper: setting and game mode.

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#4Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium WarsClosest on combat

iRank86

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerMeleeTacticalNarrativeSci-FiPost-ApocalypticBase Building

Steam👍 90%· 9.2KRAWG👍 83%· 225MC85IGDB85· 4

Year 2007Dev Electronic Arts Los Angeles · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of tower defense games: deep simulation, tower defense planning and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, historical setting and visual isometric, while skipping roguelike runs

Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars is a real-time strategy game developed by EA Los Angeles. It is the third game in the Tiberium sub-series and continues the plot of Tiberian Sun. ###Plot The year is 2047, 17 years after the events of the Firestorm Expansion pack.

Where it drifts furthest from Dome Keeper: visuals.

It predates Dome Keeper by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Kingdom: ClassicClosest on world

iRank84

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloNarrativeProceduralBase BuildingManagement2DPixel Art

Steam👍 91%· 23KIGDB70· 2

Year 2015Dev Licorice · Raw FuryOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of tower defense games: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, vibe casual and ranged combat, while skipping melee combat

Where it drifts furthest from Dome Keeper: combat and setting.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloTacticalMeleeProceduralCozy

Steam👍 93%· 14KIGDB67· 2OC71· 29

Year 2018Dev Plausible Concept · Raw FuryOn PS4 · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of tower defense games: deep simulation, tower defense planning and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, real-time strategy and puzzle design, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Dome Keeper: tone and setting.

Genre100Combat100World100Game mode36Tone0Setting0

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerCo-opProceduralSci-Fi

Steam👍 90%· 439MC75

Year 2010Dev Cadenza InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, survival mechanics and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

Jump in to intense turret defense action with Sol Survivor! Build turrets to defend your colony and the innocent colonists within. Smash enemies with volleys of actively-controlled orbital support.

Where it drifts furthest from Dome Keeper: tone and setting.

It predates Dome Keeper by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Setting31Tone0

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloProceduralBase BuildingManagementPixel Art2D

Steam👍 88%· 7.7KRAWG👍 68%· 40

Year 2019Dev Raymond Doerr · SixtyGig GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing tower defense planning, deep simulation and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and fantasy world, while skipping adventure storytelling

Follow Development About the Game Rise to Ruins is at heart a godlike village simulator, but it also throws in plenty of familiar game play mechanics from classic 90s era real-time strategy games like Warcraft, along with some tower defense and survival elements in an attempt to create a new kind…

Where it drifts furthest from Dome Keeper: setting and game mode.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeProceduralPost-ApocalypticExplorationBase Building

Steam👍 87%· 399KRAWG👍 53%· 497IGDB36· 8OC39· 34

Year 2013Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing survival mechanics, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, shooter and sandbox freedom, while skipping roguelike runs

After the nuclear war, people have to survive, and 7 Days to Die gives players the opportunity to experience it. The large parts of the planet are ravaged by destruction, and lone survivors are under the constant threat, even within relatively safe counties, like Navezgane, Nevada.

Where it drifts furthest from Dome Keeper: tone and visuals.

It predates Dome Keeper by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Thronefall

iRank90

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloTacticalMeleeBase BuildingMedieval

Steam👍 96%· 23KRAWG👍 85%· 37OC86· 9

Year 2023Dev GrizzlyGamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Nintendo

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, deep simulation and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with fighting mechanics, setting medieval and fantasy world, while skipping roguelike runs

Get involved! About the GameA strategy game without all the headache? We got you covered. Saddle the horses! See your kingdom come to life, fight gripping battles to defend it and still be done in time for lunch.

Where it drifts furthest from Dome Keeper: setting and visuals.

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Steam

#11Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time

iRank80

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerTacticalSci-Fi2D

IGDB80· 1

Year 2013Dev PopCap Games · Electronic ArtsOn Android · iOS

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and tower defense planning

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Dome Keeper: tone and setting.

It predates Dome Keeper by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12StrongholdClosest on progression

iRank96

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerTacticalMeleeNarrativeBase BuildingManagementExploration2D

Steam👍 96%· 10K

Year 2001Dev Firefly Studios · Take-Two InteractiveOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing deep simulation, tower defense planning and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Dome Keeper: world and setting.

It predates Dome Keeper by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam

#13Dwarfs!?

iRank54

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloNarrativeProceduralBase BuildingManagementPixel Art2D

Steam👍 78%· 1.1KRAWG👍 18%· 56

Year 2011Dev Power of 2 · Tripwire InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, deep simulation and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, sandbox freedom and vibe casual, while skipping roguelike runs

Dwarfs!? is a two-dimensional RTS developed by Power Of Two. ###Gameplay The players control a mining colony of dwarves, who dig for treasures. The players have to mine the resources and to protect the colony from environmental hazards, such as water and lava and different enemies.

Where it drifts furthest from Dome Keeper: setting and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Dome Keeper.

It predates Dome Keeper by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam

#14Atom Zombie Smasher

iRank70

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalMeleeProceduralPost-Apocalyptic

Steam👍 90%· 2.1KRAWG👍 36%· 101MC75

Year 2011Dev Blendo GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing tower defense planning, procedural generation and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, real-time strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping roguelike runs

The game is a real-time strategy from the independent studio Blendo Games. The main task is to save as many people as possible from the advancing horde of zombies.

Where it drifts furthest from Dome Keeper: tone and visuals.

It predates Dome Keeper by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam

#15Farm for your Life

iRank82

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloManagementCasualCozyDark

Steam👍 82%· 638

Year 2014Dev Hammer LabsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with deep simulation, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping roguelike runs

Your community was taken down by a heavy storm which caused an apocalypse and unleashed the living dead. Together with the other survivors, it is your task to rebuild and to allow that sustainable life can still be assured.

Where it drifts furthest from Dome Keeper: tone and setting.

It predates Dome Keeper by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Complete list of Dome Keeper alternatives

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Dome Keeper, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

Plants vs. Zombies

Tower Defense · Puzzle

Bloons TD 5

Tower Defense · Simulation

Stronghold HD (2012)

Simulation · RTS

Stronghold Crusader

Simulation · Sandbox

Kingdom Rush Frontiers - Tower Defense

Tower Defense · RTS

Bloons TD 6

Tower Defense · Sandbox

AI War: Fleet Command

RTS · Simulation

Defense Grid: The Awakening

Tower Defense · Simulation

Infested Planet

RTS · Tower Defense

Creeper World: Anniversary Edition

Simulation · Tower Defense

Castle Story

Simulation · Sandbox

Rock of Ages

Racing · Tower Defense

Robowars

Tower Defense · RTS

StarCraft

RTS · Tower Defense

Stronghold Legends: Steam Edition

Simulation · Sandbox

Gratuitous Space Battles

Simulation · Turn-Based Strat

Harvest: Massive Encounter

Tower Defense · RTS

Oil Rush

RTS · Tower Defense

Clash of Clans

RTS · Tower Defense

Gratuitous Tank Battles

Simulation · Tower Defense

Unstoppable Gorg

Tower Defense

Anomaly: Warzone Earth

RTS · Tower Defense

Revenge of the Titans

Tower Defense · RTS

Swords and Soldiers HD

RTS · Tower Defense

GemCraft - Chasing Shadows

Tower Defense

Prime World: Defenders

Tower Defense · RPG

Cubemen

Tower Defense · RTS

Unholy Heights

Simulation · RTS

iBomber Defense Pacific

Tower Defense · RTS

Go Home Dinosaurs!

Tower Defense · Puzzle

iBomber Defense

Tower Defense · RTS

Fieldrunners

Tower Defense

Clash Royale

RTS · Deck Builder

Men of War

RTS · Simulation

StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty

RTS

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Dome Keeper?: The closest game to Dome Keeper is Craft The World, scoring 77/100 on our similarity scale. They share 13 gameplay attributes, including deep simulation, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Dome Keeper?: The three closest games to Dome Keeper are: 1. Craft The World (77/100, 13 shared attributes) 2. Kingdom Two Crowns (73/100, 11 shared attributes) 3. Kingdom: New Lands (72/100, 12 shared attributes). All share Dome Keeper's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 20 dimensions.
Is Kingdom Two Crowns similar to Dome Keeper?: Yes, very much so — Kingdom Two Crowns scores 73/100 similarity to Dome Keeper. They share 11 attributes, including tower defense planning and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Roguelike games are similar to Dome Keeper?: The best Roguelike games similar to Dome Keeper are Craft The World, Kingdom: New Lands, Kingdom: Classic and Bad North. All share the Roguelike genre alongside other key Dome Keeper attributes like deep simulation, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics.
How is similarity to Dome Keeper calculated?: We compare Dome Keeper against every game in our catalog using 20 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 Dome Keeper experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.