12 Adventure games like Dome Keeper that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Dome Keeper down to the 12 that fit the “Adventure” category. Craft The World, Kingdom: New Lands and Kingdom: Classic top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dome Keeper.

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The best adventure games like Dome Keeper

12 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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

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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: New LandsClosest on visuals

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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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#3Kingdom: ClassicClosest on world

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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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#4Bad NorthClosest on combat

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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.

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#5Kingdom Two CrownsClosest on tone

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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

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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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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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerCo-opBase BuildingExploration

Steam👍 65%· 11KRAWG👍 59%· 27

Year 2012Dev Sauropod StudioPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Android

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, real-time strategy and sandbox world, while skipping roguelike runs

An epic adventure awaits you in Castle Story, a strategy game where you command friendly creatures called Bricktrons. Have them explore, carve, dig and gather resources from vast, spectacular floating islands, reshaping the voxel-based world to your desire!

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

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

It predates Dome Keeper by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time

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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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#10Kingdom Rush Frontiers - Tower Defense

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMeleeNarrative2DPixel Art

Steam👍 97%· 10KRAWG👍 88%· 92IGDB80· 1

Year 2013Dev Ironhide Game StudioPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, punishing difficulty and vibe casual, while skipping roguelike runs

The world's most devilishly addictive defense game is back - welcome to Kingdom Rush: Frontiers! Bigger and badder than ever before, Kingdom Rush: Frontiers is a whole new level of the furiously fast, enchantingly charming gameplay that made the original title an award-winning hit.

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

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

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#11Prime World: Defenders

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloTacticalCasualFantasy

Steam👍 76%· 1.1KRAWG👍 54%· 50MC58

Year 2013Dev Nival Interactive · NivalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Same family of tower defense games: tower defense planning, adventure storytelling and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, card game strategy and vibe casual, while skipping roguelike runs

Just UpdatedNival officially announces that long awaited sequel of Prime World: Defenders is now available on iOS and Android! Prime World: Defenders 2 - new TD strategy game in the legendary Prime World series with unique combination of the tower defense and collectible card game!

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

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

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

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#12A Valley Without Wind 2Closest on setting

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeProceduralPost-ApocalypticSci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 46%· 227RAWG👍 3%· 34MC68

Year 2013Dev Arcen GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Dome Keeper, it's known for adventure storytelling, roguelike runs and procedural generation

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, turn-based strategy and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping deep simulation

A modern take on the 16-bit era, A Valley Without Wind 2 blends a variety of mechanics across multiple genres, seamlessly bringing together the best qualities of old-school platform-shooters and turn-based strategy games.

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

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

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

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