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We filtered the 50 games similar to Frostpunk down to the 24 that fit the “Simulation” category. Kenshi, Maia and Banished top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Frostpunk.

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Year 2018Dev 11 Bit Studios

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Within the “Simulation” category, the closest game to Frostpunk is Kenshi — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Maia and Banished follow close behind.

#1Kenshi95 #2Maia94 #3Banished88 #4Evil Genius94 #5Tropico 494

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The best simulation games like Frostpunk

24 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.

95

Kenshi

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

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

94

Maia

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

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

88

Banished

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloDarkIsometricStealthHorror

OC74· 19

Year 2021Dev Twilight LAB GamesOn Web

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

≠ Its own twist: stealth mechanics, horror setting and historical setting, while skipping strong narrative focus

94

Evil Genius

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 3.6KRAWG👍 71%· 137MC75IGDB83· 4

Year 2004Dev Elixir Studios · RebellionPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, while skipping survival mechanics

94

Tropico 4

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloBase BuildingManagementIsometricSandbox World

Steam👍 92%· 13KRAWG👍 67%· 511MC78IGDB74· 4

Year 2011Dev Feral Interactive · Kalypso MediaPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping survival mechanics

92

Theme Park

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloIsometric

IGDB79· 2

Year 1994Dev Bullfrog Productions · OceanOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Nearly identical: real-time strategy, deep simulation and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: survival mechanics.

91

Hearthlands

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloBase BuildingManagementIsometricProcedural

Steam👍 83%· 414

Year 2014Dev Sergio · Sergio & SimonPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings procedural generation, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping survival mechanics

#8Black & White 2

91

Black & White 2

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloIsometricSandbox WorldFantasy

IGDB73· 3

Year 2005Dev Lionhead Studios · Feral InteractiveOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom, while skipping survival mechanics

#918 Wheels of Steel: American Long Haul

91

18 Wheels of Steel: American Long Haul

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 73%· 516IGDB70· 1

Year 2007Dev SCS Software · RetroismPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with racing gameplay, open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping survival mechanics

91

Pharaoh

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloBase BuildingIsometricHistorical

Steam👍 92%· 2.5KIGDB70· 1

Year 1999Dev Impressions Games · Sierra EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: historical setting, while skipping survival mechanics

91

Plague Inc.

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

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

#12Imagine Earth

87

Imagine Earth

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

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

#13The Mims Beginning

85

The Mims Beginning

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSci-FiBase BuildingManagementCasual

Steam👍 76%· 290

Year 2016Dev Squatting Penguins · Ultimate GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping survival mechanics

#14Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds

85

Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSci-FiBase BuildingIsometricMultiplayer

Steam👍 91%· 4.6K

Year 2001Dev LucasArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and visual 2d, while skipping survival mechanics

#15RollerCoaster Tycoon 2

85

RollerCoaster Tycoon 2

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloManagementIsometricMultiplayerCasual

Steam👍 90%· 5.8KIGDB60· 1

Year 2002Dev Chris Sawyer Productions · InfogramesOn PC

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, vibe casual and sandbox world, while skipping survival mechanics

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The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Frostpunk, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

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Knights and Merchants

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Black & White

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A Game of Dwarves

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Majesty Gold HD

RTS · Simulation

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Dawn of Discovery

RTS · Simulation

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Anno 1602: Creation of a New World

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