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We filtered the 40 games similar to Echoes of the Plum Grove down to the 11 that fit the “Narrative” category. The Promised Land, Townscaper and 7 Grand Steps: What Ancients Begat top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Echoes of the Plum Grove.

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The best narrative games like Echoes of the Plum Grove

11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Echoes of the Plum Grove. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1The Promised LandClosest overall match

iRank71

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloCasualCozyNarrativeBase BuildingManagement

Steam👍 87%· 775IGDB40· 1

Year 2014Dev Alawar Entertainment · Buka EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, deep simulation and vibe casual.

≠ Missing: open world exploration.

Darkestville Castle Coming Soon About the Game Become a leader of a little group of settlers to create a thriving colony which will envy even the developed nation! Who says it would be easy?!

It predates Echoes of the Plum Grove by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloCasualNarrativeCozyOpen WorldBase BuildingExploration

Steam👍 95%· 21KIGDB80· 1OC73· 16

Year 2020Dev Oskar Stålberg · Raw FuryOn Xbox · Android · PC

✓ Both are city builders — sharing deep simulation, vibe casual and strong narrative focus

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

Where it drifts furthest from Echoes of the Plum Grove: visuals and world.

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#37 Grand Steps: What Ancients BegatClosest on setting

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualNarrativeCozyHistorical2D

Steam👍 54%· 768RAWG👍 5%· 20IGDB40· 1

Year 2013Dev MousechiefPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Echoes of the Plum Grove, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, card game strategy and puzzle design, while skipping open world exploration

What Ancients Begat is a complete (~15 hour) game of family generations surviving the rise of western civilization. Survival is the ultimate goal. The sub-goals, you choose, build their story. Experience an abstract telling of the lives of our earliest recorded ancestors.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Echoes of the Plum Grove.

It predates Echoes of the Plum Grove by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Unholy HeightsClosest on world

iRank68

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloCozyCasualNarrativeOpen WorldBase BuildingManagement2D

Steam👍 89%· 1.6KRAWG👍 30%· 20IGDB80· 1OC66· 10

Year 2013Dev Teyon · AGM PLAYISMPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ If you enjoyed Echoes of the Plum Grove, expect deep simulation, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, tower defense planning and puzzle design, while skipping adventure storytelling

Welcome to Unholy Heights, a mashup of Tower Defense and Apartment Management Simulation! The Devil has converted a tenement building into monsters-only housing, and has big plans for the future. Sucker monsters into moving into your building, charge them rent and keep them happy by buying them furniture.

It predates Echoes of the Plum Grove by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Space Colony: Steam Edition

iRank78

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloNarrativeCozyOpen WorldBase BuildingManagementExploration2D

Steam👍 80%· 658MC74IGDB77· 3

Year 2015Dev FireFly StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of city builders: deep simulation, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, sandbox world and setting space, while skipping adventure storytelling

Half way across the galaxy with limited resources, a mega corporation looking over your shoulder and a ragtag crew expecting a pay cheque, it's up to you to survive and turn a profit. You have a base to build and hostile alien threats to neutralise, but ignore your crew and the colony is doomed.

Where it drifts furthest from Echoes of the Plum Grove: setting and visuals.

It predates Echoes of the Plum Grove by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloCasualNarrativeOpen WorldManagementBase Building

Steam👍 94%· 109KRAWG👍 76%· 351MC62IGDB62· 4OC62· 27

Year 2018Dev Ultimate Games · PlayWayPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are city builders — sharing deep simulation, vibe casual and strong narrative focus

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

House Flipper is a unique chance to become the one-man renovating crew. Buy, repair and upgrade devastated houses. Give them a second life and sell at a profit! At your disposal is a collection of tools and parts.

Where it drifts furthest from Echoes of the Plum Grove: visuals.

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#7Megastore Simulator

iRank81

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloCasualNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationBase BuildingThird Person

Steam👍 81%· 14K

Year 2011Dev weltenbauer. Software Entwicklung · Astragon EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Both are city builders — sharing deep simulation, vibe casual and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: vibe relaxing, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping adventure storytelling

Construction Simulator is back – bigger and better than ever! Get back to work with a vehicle fleet whose size will knock your socks off.

Where it drifts furthest from Echoes of the Plum Grove: game mode and visuals.

It predates Echoes of the Plum Grove by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloCasualNarrativeManagementBase BuildingThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 72KRAWG👍 74%· 294MC83IGDB83· 12OC85· 58

Year 2016Dev Frontier DevelopmentsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of city builders: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, vibe relaxing and sandbox world, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Surprise, delight and thrill crowds as you build the theme park of your dreams. Build and design incredible coaster parks with unparalleled attention to detail and manage your park in a truly living world. Piece-by-Piece Construction: Planet Coaster makes a designer out of everyone.

Where it drifts furthest from Echoes of the Plum Grove: world and visuals.

It predates Echoes of the Plum Grove by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9Mad Games TycoonClosest on progression

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloCasualNarrativeManagementBase BuildingCrafting

Steam👍 91%· 4.4KRAWG👍 79%· 70IGDB90· 1

Year 2016Dev Raylight Games · Toplitz ProductionsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of city builders: deep simulation, vibe casual and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, sandbox world and setting cartoon, while skipping adventure storytelling

BUILD UP YOUR OWN GAMES EMPIRE Form your own game studio in the early 1980s starting in a small garage. Develop your own game concepts, create a team and develop megahit video games. Research new technologies, train your staff, upgrade your offices, moving up to bigger and better locations.

Where it drifts furthest from Echoes of the Plum Grove: world and setting.

It predates Echoes of the Plum Grove by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Jurassic World Evolution

iRank80

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldManagementBase BuildingExploration

Steam👍 87%· 55KIGDB74· 13OC71· 99

Year 2018Dev Frontier Developments · Universal PicturesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the city builders cluster, with deep simulation, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, dark, oppressive atmosphere and sandbox world, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Echoes of the Plum Grove: setting and visuals.

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#11Travellin Cats in China

iRank92

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldHistoricalManagement2D

Steam👍 92%· 1.0K

Dev KremlingamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Echoes of the Plum Grove, it's known for deep simulation, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical, while skipping adventure storytelling

Year 1976, the stormy Cultural revolution has died down, hard times of hongweibing and public critics are coming to an end. Old and sick Mao Zedong will soon leave China to his comrades from CPC.

Where it drifts furthest from Echoes of the Plum Grove: tone and progression.

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