6 Narrative games like Farthest Frontier 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 Farthest Frontier down to the 6 that fit the “Narrative” category. Frostpunk, Sunless Sea and Total War: Attila top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Farthest Frontier.

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The best narrative games like Farthest Frontier

6 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Farthest Frontier. 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.

#1FrostpunkClosest overall match

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SoloNarrativeBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 134KRAWG👍 88%· 1.1KMC85IGDB86· 9OC86· 103

Year 2018Dev 11 Bit Studios · 11 bit studiosPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, punishing difficulty and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping turn-based strategy

In an ultimately frozen world, people develop steam-powered technology to oppose the overwhelming cold. The city ruler has to manage both the inhabitants and the infrastracture the citizens live in.

Where it drifts furthest from Farthest Frontier: setting.

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#2Sunless SeaClosest on visuals

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SoloNarrativeOpen WorldHistoricalIsometricTop-Down

Steam👍 83%· 9.5KIGDB85· 4OC81· 28

Year 2015Dev Failbetter GamesOn Linux · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus

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

Where it drifts furthest from Farthest Frontier: progression and setting.

It predates Farthest Frontier by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Total War: AttilaClosest on tone

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SoloTacticalNarrativeHistoricalMedievalIsometric

Steam👍 82%· 37KIGDB77· 10OC79· 47

Year 2015Dev The Creative Assembly · SegaOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Farthest Frontier: game mode.

It predates Farthest Frontier by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Football Club Simulator - FCS #21Closest on combat

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SoloTacticalNarrativeOpen WorldManagementIsometric

Steam👍 65%· 286

Year 2016Dev The Football Club Simulator Company · FX InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping turn-based strategy

The real-time club simulator What is it? Simple, really… Football Club Simulator gives you total control of your team through an elegant and powerful interface. This means that the player gets to make all the decisions of the Club as Head Coach, Manager, and Chairman.

Where it drifts furthest from Farthest Frontier: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Farthest Frontier.

It predates Farthest Frontier by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive

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