14 Games with a medieval setting 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 14 that fit the “Medieval” category. Craft The World, Stronghold Crusader and Stronghold HD (2012) top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dungeon Tycoon.

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The best games with a medieval setting like Dungeon Tycoon

14 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.

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#2Stronghold CrusaderClosest on world

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloTacticalSandbox WorldMedievalFantasyBase BuildingManagement

Steam👍 98%· 21KIGDB80· 1

Year 2002Dev Firefly Studios · Take-Two InteractiveOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Dungeon Tycoon: visuals.

It predates Dungeon Tycoon by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Stronghold HD (2012)Closest on combat

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloTacticalSandbox WorldMedievalFantasyBase BuildingManagementExploration

Steam👍 96%· 10KRAWG👍 82%· 310MC81

Year 2012Dev FireFly StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of tower defense games: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and tower defense planning

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping deep RPG systems

Stronghold is a real-time strategy game, the first installment in Firefly Studio’s Stronghold series. Gameplay### The game takes place in Medieval Brittan of XI century.

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

It predates Dungeon Tycoon by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting83World83Progression83Game mode55

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloTacticalSandbox WorldMedievalFantasyBase BuildingManagementExploration

Steam👍 96%· 10K

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

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

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping deep RPG systems

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

It predates Dungeon Tycoon by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting83World83Progression83Combat66Game mode55

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#5ThronefallClosest on game mode

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloTacticalMedievalFantasyBase Building

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 combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with fighting mechanics, survival mechanics and melee combat, while skipping deep RPG systems

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 Dungeon Tycoon: visuals and progression.

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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

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.

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Steam

#8Kingdom: New LandsClosest on visuals

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloFantasyMedievalBase BuildingExplorationPixel Art

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 fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, roguelike runs and adventure storytelling, while skipping deep RPG systems

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

It predates Dungeon Tycoon by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9WorldBoxClosest on tone

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

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalSandbox WorldFantasyMedievalBase BuildingExplorationManagementPixel Art

Steam👍 95%· 8.2K

Year 2020Dev Jake the Dev · Jakob de LavalPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Dungeon Tycoon, it's known for deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, survival mechanics and vibe casual, while skipping tower defense planning

Inspired by Nordic mythology and fused with nostalgia from the ’80s-’90s, Songs of Syx aims to deliver a unique city-builder experience on an epic scale. You start off as a colony-sim, and tend to your minions, micromanage your assets and try to stay off your neighbor’s radar.

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

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#11Defenders of Ardania

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloFantasyMedievalMultiplayerMagic

Steam👍 35%· 122MC58IGDB56· 4

Year 2012Dev Most Wanted Entertainment · Deep SilverPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, fantasy world and setting medieval

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, combat magic and historical setting, while skipping deep simulation

Defenders of Ardania (DoA) is a next-generation tower defense game set in the rich fantasy world of Majesty, but with a twist.

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

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly negative, against mostly positive for Dungeon Tycoon.

It predates Dungeon Tycoon by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12Clash Royale

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

TacticalFantasyMedievalMultiplayerIsometric

Year 2016Dev SupercellOn Android · iOS

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, combat tactical and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, card game strategy and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

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

It predates Dungeon Tycoon by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13Castle Story

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloSandbox WorldMedievalBase BuildingExploration

Steam👍 65%· 11KRAWG👍 59%· 27

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

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

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, survival mechanics and adventure storytelling, while skipping deep RPG systems

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 Dungeon Tycoon: combat and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Dungeon Tycoon.

It predates Dungeon Tycoon by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World85Progression54Setting53Game mode34Combat0

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMedievalBase BuildingOfflineMultiplayer

Steam👍 92%· 4.0KRAWG👍 66%· 209MC74IGDB75· 5

Year 2011Dev ACE Team · Atlus USAPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, setting medieval and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with racing gameplay, vibe casual and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

Rock of Ages is a game which resembles a racing game, a Tower Defence and a platformer at the same time. It was developed by ACE Team. The game is loosely based on the myth of Sisyphus.

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

It predates Dungeon Tycoon by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting51Progression35Game mode20Combat0Tone0

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