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iRank78
StrategyColony Sim
SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldBase BuildingManagementExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 80%· 28KIGDB74· 7OC77· 60
Year 2018Dev Haemimont Games · Paradox InteractiveOn PS4 · Linux · PC
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The best games like Flotsam on Xbox
11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Flotsam. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.
StrategyColony Sim
Steam👍 90%· 43KIGDB71· 4OC76· 28
Year 2019Dev Hop Frog · Humble BundleOn PS4 · Linux · Android
✓ Both are colony sims — sharing survival mechanics, deep simulation and sandbox freedom
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and puzzle design, while skipping early access
Where it drifts furthest from Flotsam: visuals.
Genre100World100Progression100Game mode71Tone54Visuals47
81
iRank81
StrategyColony Sim
Steam👍 88%· 81KIGDB68· 9
Year 2015Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · Android · PC
✓ Both are colony sims — sharing deep simulation, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom
≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping open world exploration
Where it drifts furthest from Flotsam: visuals.
It predates Flotsam by 10 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Tone100Progression91Game mode85World65Visuals0
StrategyColony Sim
SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldManagementBase BuildingExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 90%· 46KIGDB72· 5OC79· 81
Year 2021Dev Frontier DevelopmentsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
✓ Both are colony sims — sharing deep simulation, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics
≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping vibe casual
Where it drifts furthest from Flotsam: tone.
Genre100World100Visuals100Game mode87Progression86Tone0
StrategyCity Builder
Steam👍 92%· 44KIGDB70· 10OC75· 70
Year 2019Dev Pathea Games · Team17On PS4 · Android · PC
✓ If you enjoyed Flotsam, expect deep simulation, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom
≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping resource management
Where it drifts furthest from Flotsam: visuals and tone.
Game mode100World100Progression86Genre50Tone40Visuals0
StrategyCity Builder
Steam👍 91%· 4.4KRAWG👍 79%· 70IGDB90· 1
Year 2016Dev Raylight Games · Toplitz ProductionsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Like Flotsam, it's known for deep simulation, sandbox freedom and vibe casual
≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, setting cartoon and visual topdown, while skipping survival mechanics
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.
It predates Flotsam by 9 years, with what that implies technically.
Game mode100Progression92Tone82World73Visuals66Genre50
StrategyCity Builder
SoloCasualSandbox WorldBase BuildingManagementIsometric
Steam👍 93%· 289KRAWG👍 87%· 1.5KMC85IGDB76· 13OC83· 91
Year 2015Dev Colossal Order · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and vibe casual.
≠ Missing: survival mechanics.
Cities: Skylines is a traditional city-building game, which allows players to experience urban planning in all aspects including zoning, road placement, transportation, taxation, and improvement of welfare.
It predates Flotsam by 10 years, with what that implies technically.
Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Progression77World75Genre50
StrategyCity Builder
SoloCasualSandbox WorldManagementBase BuildingIsometric
Steam👍 92%· 35KIGDB87· 10OC84· 127
Year 2018Dev Two Point Studios · SegaOn PS4 · Linux · PC
StrategyRTS
SoloSandbox WorldBase BuildingManagementIsometric
Steam👍 92%· 13KRAWG👍 67%· 511MC78IGDB74· 4
Year 2011Dev Feral Interactive · Kalypso MediaPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh
✓ If you enjoyed Flotsam, expect deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world
≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, while skipping survival mechanics
Tropico 4 is a simulator/strategy game, where the player takes control of a small island nation as its president. The game is the fourth installment in the series, which have seen lots of changes throughout its existence.
It predates Flotsam by 14 years, with what that implies technically.
Game mode100Visuals100Progression77World75Genre50
StrategyCity Builder
SoloSandbox WorldBase BuildingManagement
Steam👍 89%· 1.9KRAWG👍 60%· 273MC79
Year 2009Dev Haemimont Games · Kalypso MediaPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox
✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world.
≠ Missing: survival mechanics.
According to the story, you play as "El Presidente" and head a small island country in Latin America. The action takes place in the midst of the cold war, which has an impact on the course of events.
It predates Flotsam by 16 years, with what that implies technically.
Game mode100Progression76World70Genre50
20
iRank76
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloCasualNarrativeFirst Person
Steam👍 88%· 7.4KRAWG👍 68%· 220MC75IGDB65· 3
Year 2013Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ If you enjoyed Flotsam, expect vibe casual and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, sports simulation and puzzle design, while skipping deep simulation
Playing poker is good in itself and as an occasion for live communication, a disclosure of communicative talents, a great way to spend time with friends. Especially if these friends know how to play and have fun playing. This poker simulator allows you to spend time in a beautiful company.
Where it drifts furthest from Flotsam: visuals.
It predates Flotsam by 12 years, with what that implies technically.
Game mode100Tone94Genre50Visuals0