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We filtered the 50 games similar to Frostpunk down to the 23 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Kenshi, Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun and Dune 2000 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Frostpunk.

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NarrativeDarkSolo
Year 2018Dev 11 Bit Studios

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Frostpunk is Kenshi — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun and Dune 2000 follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Frostpunk

23 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Frostpunk. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

Kenshi
StrategyRTS
SoloSci-FiPost-ApocalypticBase BuildingManagementIsometric
Steam👍 96%· 112KRAWG👍 77%· 191MC75IGDB84· 1
Year 2018Dev Lo-Fi GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling, while skipping strong narrative focus

Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun
StrategyRTS
SoloSci-FiPost-ApocalypticIsometricMultiplayer
Year 1999Dev Westwood Studios · Electronic ArtsOn PC

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

Dune 2000
StrategyRTS
SoloSci-FiPost-ApocalypticIsometricMultiplayer
Year 1998Dev Westwood Studios · Electronic ArtsOn PC

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world

≠ Its own twist: multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

Imagine Earth
StrategyRTS
SoloSci-FiPost-ApocalypticBase BuildingManagementIsometric
Steam👍 82%· 955OC80· 12
Year 2021Dev Serious BrothersPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, puzzle design and turn-based strategy, while skipping survival mechanics

Pikmin
StrategyRTS
SoloSci-FiIsometric
IGDB80· 1
Year 2001Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Gradiente

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, while skipping deep simulation

New World: Aeternum
StrategyRTS
SoloSci-Fi
Steam👍 48%· 529MC43OC72· 66
Year 2014Dev Elder Games · Headup GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: real-time strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: deep simulation.

Dune II: The Building of a Dynasty
StrategyRTS
SoloSci-FiIsometric
Year 1992Dev Westwood Studios · Virgin Games

✓ Nearly identical: real-time strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: deep simulation.

Maia
StrategyRTS
SoloSci-FiBase BuildingManagementProcedural
Steam👍 44%· 1.1K
Year 2013Dev Simon Roth · Machine StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, procedural generation and sandbox world, while skipping strong narrative focus

Plague Inc.
StrategyRTS
SoloDarkSci-FiIsometricTactical
IGDB80· 1
Year 2012Dev Ndemic CreationsOn PC · Android · iOS

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings combat tactical and horror setting, while skipping survival mechanics

Sunless Sea
StrategyRTS
SoloNarrativeDarkSci-FiIsometric
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 deep simulation

Homeworld
StrategyRTS
SoloSci-FiIsometricMultiplayerTactical
IGDB90· 1
Year 1999Dev Relic Entertainment · Sierra EntertainmentOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, combat tactical and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm
StrategyRTS
SoloSci-FiIsometricMultiplayerTactical
IGDB89· 9
Year 2013Dev Blizzard EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

Pikmin 3
StrategyRTS
SoloSci-FiIsometricMultiplayer
IGDB86· 9
Year 2013Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.4 · Nintendo

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

Command & Conquer: Generals
StrategyRTS
SoloSci-FiBase BuildingIsometricMultiplayer
Steam👍 88%· 2.0K
Year 2003Dev EA Pacific · Aspyr MediaOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

Command & Conquer
StrategyRTS
SoloSci-FiBase BuildingIsometricMultiplayer
Steam👍 73%· 416
Year 1995Dev Westwood Studios · Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd.On PC · Mac

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

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