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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 50 games similar to Eye of the Beholder down to the 26 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Black & White 2, Kenshi and Sunless Sea top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Eye of the Beholder.

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Year 1991Dev Westwood Associates

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Eye of the Beholder is Black & White 2 — scoring 70/100 on our similarity scale. Kenshi and Sunless Sea follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Eye of the Beholder

26 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Eye of the Beholder. Each one has been evaluated across 5 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.

#1Black & White 2
Black & White 2
StrategyRTS
SoloFantasySandbox WorldIsometric
IGDB73· 3
Year 2005Dev Lionhead Studios · Feral InteractiveOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom, while skipping visual first person

Where it drifts furthest from Eye of the Beholder: visuals.

Released 14 years after Eye of the Beholder.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals0
Kenshi
StrategyRTS
SoloFantasyStealthOpen WorldSandbox World
Steam👍 96%· 112KRAWG👍 77%· 191MC75IGDB84· 1
Year 2018Dev Lo-Fi GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, deep simulation and survival mechanics, while skipping visual first person

A free-roaming squad based RPG. Focusing on open-ended sandbox gameplay features rather than a linear story. Be a trader, a thief, a rebel, a warlord, an adventurer, a farmer, a slave, or just food for the cannibals. Research new equipment and craft new gear.

Where it drifts furthest from Eye of the Beholder: visuals and setting.

Released 27 years after Eye of the Beholder.

Genre100Game mode100Setting43Visuals0
Sunless Sea
StrategyRTS
SoloFantasyNarrativeDarkProcedural
Steam👍 83%· 9.5KIGDB85· 4OC81· 28
Year 2015Dev Failbetter GamesOn Linux · PC · iOS

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

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs, while skipping visual first person

Where it drifts furthest from Eye of the Beholder: visuals and setting.

Released 24 years after Eye of the Beholder.

Genre100Game mode100Setting35Visuals0
A Game of Dwarves
StrategyRTS
SoloFantasyCasualBase BuildingCrafting
Steam👍 63%· 552MC60IGDB66· 1
Year 2012Dev Zeal Game Studio · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, vibe casual and base building, while skipping deep RPG systems

A Dwarven Prince on a quest to reclaim his people’s stolen land will take you on a great journey. Explore a continent filled with buried treasures and unearth mysteries that have laid hidden since the Great War.

Where it drifts furthest from Eye of the Beholder: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against positive for Eye of the Beholder.

Released 21 years after Eye of the Beholder.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals0
The Mims Beginning
StrategyRTS
SoloFantasyCasualSci-FiSpace
Steam👍 76%· 290
Year 2016Dev Squatting Penguins · Ultimate GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, adventure storytelling and vibe casual, while skipping deep RPG systems

Previews:Video game news outlets had this to say on 2 years old beta demo - bear in mind that the game underwent dramatic development since then: "The gameplay so far feels pretty solid, and is very much in line with what you’d expect from a city builder.

Where it drifts furthest from Eye of the Beholder: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against positive for Eye of the Beholder.

Released 25 years after Eye of the Beholder.

Genre100Game mode100Setting38Visuals0
#6Grand Ages: Rome
Grand Ages: Rome
StrategyRTS
SoloFantasyFirst PersonMultiplayerHistorical
Steam👍 75%· 807MC72IGDB70· 1
Year 2009Dev Haemimont Games · Kalypso MediaPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep RPG systems

Raise massive armies, embark on epic campaigns to expand the Empire, and take control of the known world! Engage in grand-scale city building and create magnificent cities with creativity and control like never before.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against positive for Eye of the Beholder.

Released 18 years after Eye of the Beholder.

Genre100Visuals66Setting55Game mode53
Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
StrategyRTS
SoloFantasyMultiplayerTacticalDark
IGDB93· 4
Year 2002Dev Blizzard Entertainment · Sierra EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat tactical and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Eye of the Beholder: visuals.

Released 11 years after Eye of the Beholder.

Genre100Setting100Game mode54Visuals0
Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness
StrategyRTS
SoloFantasyMultiplayerMeleeLoot
IGDB93· 1
Year 1995Dev Blizzard Entertainment · Electronic Arts VictorOn PC · Mac

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and loot and gear systems, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Eye of the Beholder: visuals.

Released 4 years after Eye of the Beholder.

Genre100Setting100Game mode54Visuals0
Warcraft III: Reforged
StrategyRTS
SoloFantasyMultiplayerTacticalIsometric
IGDB56· 6OC60· 36
Year 2020Dev Blizzard EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, multiplayer gameplay and visual isometric, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Eye of the Beholder: visuals.

Released 29 years after Eye of the Beholder.

Genre100Setting100Game mode54Visuals0
Warcraft: Orcs & Humans
StrategyRTS
SoloFantasyMultiplayerMeleeRanged
Year 1994Dev Blizzard Entertainment · Interplay EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, ranged combat and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Eye of the Beholder: visuals.

Released 3 years after Eye of the Beholder.

Genre100Setting100Game mode54Visuals0
Commander: Conquest of the Americas
StrategyRTS
SoloFantasyMultiplayerTacticalHistorical
Steam👍 52%· 188MC68
Year 2010Dev Nitro GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy, while skipping deep RPG systems

Combining elements from both trading and strategy games, Commander: Conquest of the Americas will appeal to a wide range of players. Players take charge of one of the many European powers aiming to conquer the New World.

Where it drifts furthest from Eye of the Beholder: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against positive for Eye of the Beholder.

Released 19 years after Eye of the Beholder.

Genre100Game mode61Setting46
Majesty Gold HD
StrategyRTS
SoloFantasyMultiplayerMedievalBase Building
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, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, setting medieval and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep RPG systems

The High Definition edition of Majesty Gold contains main game, the Northern Expansion Pack as well as 2 new quests and several other graphics and gameplay updates. Majesty is a Real-time strategy game with indirect control – your heroes have a will of their own!

Where it drifts furthest from Eye of the Beholder: visuals.

Released 10 years after Eye of the Beholder.

Genre100Setting65Game mode55Visuals0
Cossacks: European Wars
StrategyRTS
SoloFantasyMultiplayerTacticalHistorical
Steam👍 74%· 624IGDB80· 1
Year 2001Dev GSC Game World · cdv Software EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings combat tactical, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Eye of the Beholder: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against positive for Eye of the Beholder.

Released 10 years after Eye of the Beholder.

Genre100Setting55Game mode54Visuals0
Dawn of Discovery
StrategyRTS
SoloFantasyMultiplayerHistoricalBase Building
IGDB72· 2
Year 2009Dev Related Designs · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and historical setting, while skipping deep RPG systems

There are many unmet needs within the king’s empire - fulfill them, while both expanding and sustaining the vast society. Dawn of Discovery takes place in the year 1404, when King George’s land is suffering from severe droughts and brutal famine.

Where it drifts furthest from Eye of the Beholder: visuals.

Released 18 years after Eye of the Beholder.

Genre100Setting57Game mode54Visuals0
Napoleon: Total War
StrategyRTS
SoloFantasyMultiplayerTacticalMelee
Steam👍 92%· 27KIGDB83· 3
Year 2010Dev The Creative Assembly · Feral InteractiveOn PC · Mac

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, fantasy world and single-player focus

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

Where it drifts furthest from Eye of the Beholder: visuals.

Released 19 years after Eye of the Beholder.

Genre100Game mode53Setting52Visuals0

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