6 RPG games like Dungeon Tycoon that you should try

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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.

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Dungeon Tycoon down to the 6 that fit the “RPG” category. Craft The World, 7 Days to Die and Kingdom Two Crowns top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dungeon Tycoon.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

The best rPG games like Dungeon Tycoon

6 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dungeon Tycoon. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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

SoloSandbox WorldFantasyMedievalBase BuildingExplorationManagementLoot

Steam👍 88%· 17KRAWG👍 75%· 157

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

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and roguelike runs, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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 Dungeon Tycoon: tone and visuals.

It predates Dungeon Tycoon by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Progression81World62Game mode35Tone0

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloSandbox WorldExplorationBase BuildingMultiplayer

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

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

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing deep simulation, deep RPG systems and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and shooter, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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 Dungeon Tycoon: combat and tone.

It predates Dungeon Tycoon by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World56Progression48Game mode18Combat0Tone0

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#3Kingdom Two CrownsClosest on visuals

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloFantasyMedievalBase BuildingPixel Art

Steam👍 90%· 38KOC78· 25

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

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, deep simulation and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Dungeon Tycoon: tone and game mode.

Genre100Setting100Visuals73Progression42Game mode20Tone0

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Steam GOG Xbox

#4Kingdom: ClassicClosest on game mode

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloFantasyMedievalBase BuildingManagementPixel Art

Steam👍 91%· 23KIGDB70· 2

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

✓ Same family of tower defense games: deep simulation, deep RPG systems and tower defense planning

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and roguelike runs, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Dungeon Tycoon: combat and tone.

It predates Dungeon Tycoon by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting81Visuals71Progression68Combat0

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#5WorldBoxClosest on world

iRank95

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloCozySandbox WorldFantasyMedievalBase BuildingManagementPixel Art

Steam👍 95%· 54K

Year 2018Dev Maxim KarpenkoOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Dungeon Tycoon, expect sandbox freedom, deep simulation and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with vibe relaxing, procedural generation and setting mythology, while skipping tower defense planning

Game mode100Setting81World80Visuals73Tone71Progression67

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Steam itch.io

#6Prime World: DefendersClosest on combat

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloTacticalFantasyCasual

Steam👍 76%· 1.1KRAWG👍 54%· 50MC58

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

✓ Same family of tower defense games: tower defense planning, deep RPG systems and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, card game strategy and vibe casual, while skipping deep simulation

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 Dungeon Tycoon: tone and setting.

It predates Dungeon Tycoon by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting48Tone0

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