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We filtered the 50 games similar to Dungeon Keeper down to the 34 that fit the “Simulation” category. Majesty Gold HD, The Guild II and Grand Ages: Rome top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dungeon Keeper.

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Year 1997Dev Bullfrog Productions

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Within the “Simulation” category, the closest game to Dungeon Keeper is Majesty Gold HD — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. The Guild II and Grand Ages: Rome follow close behind.

#1Majesty Gold HD96 #2The Guild II93 #3Grand Ages: Rome93 #4Dawn of Discovery93 #5Theme Hospital92

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The best simulation games like Dungeon Keeper

34 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dungeon Keeper. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1Majesty Gold HD

96

Majesty Gold HD

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerFantasyMedievalBase BuildingIsometric

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 fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with resource management, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

93

The Guild II

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerMedievalIsometricSandbox World

IGDB68· 2

Year 2008Dev Trine Game Studios · JoWooD ProductionsPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and setting medieval

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

#3Grand Ages: Rome

93

Grand Ages: Rome

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerFantasyBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 75%· 807MC72IGDB70· 1

Year 2009Dev Haemimont Games · Kalypso MediaPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with historical setting and visual first person, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

#4Dawn of Discovery

93

Dawn of Discovery

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerFantasyBase BuildingIsometric

IGDB72· 2

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

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, historical setting and resource management, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

#5Theme Hospital

92

Theme Hospital

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerIsometric

IGDB90· 2

Year 1997Dev Bullfrog Productions · Electronic ArtsOn PC

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

≠ Missing: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

#6Knights and Merchants

92

Knights and Merchants

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

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: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

#7Black & White

92

Black & White

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerMagicIsometricSandbox World

Year 2001Dev Lionhead Studios · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

#8Europa Universalis III

91

Europa Universalis III

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

#9Anno 1602: Creation of a New World

90

Anno 1602: Creation of a New World

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerBase BuildingIsometricHistorical

Year 1998Dev Max Design · SunflowersOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with historical setting, exploration and discovery and resource management, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

88

Majesty 2

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerMagicRangedFantasyMedievalBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 69%· 1.3KRAWG👍 73%· 63MC72IGDB50· 2

Year 2009Dev 1C:InoCo · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, historical setting and setting mythology, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

#11Age of Mythology: Extended Edition

87

Age of Mythology: Extended Edition

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerFantasyIsometricCo-op

Steam👍 93%· 36KIGDB69· 2

Year 2014Dev Ensemble Studios · Microsoft StudiosOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with setting mythology, historical setting and co op, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

#12Stronghold 3 Gold

87

Stronghold 3 Gold

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerRangedFantasyMedievalBase BuildingIsometric

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

#13RollerCoaster Tycoon 2

87

RollerCoaster Tycoon 2

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerIsometricCasualSandbox 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 single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, vibe casual and sandbox world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

#14Medieval II: Total War

87

Medieval II: Total War

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerRangedMedievalIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 36KIGDB90· 3

Year 2006Dev The Creative Assembly · SegaOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and ranged combat

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, combat tactical and melee combat, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

#15Stronghold 2

86

Stronghold 2

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerRangedMedievalBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 89%· 5.6KIGDB70· 3

Year 2005Dev Firefly Studios · 2K GamesOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and ranged combat

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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