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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 49 games similar to Glorious Companions down to the 5 that fit the “Sandbox” category. Stronghold Kingdoms, KeeperRL and Hearts of Iron IV top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Glorious Companions.

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The best sandbox games like Glorious Companions

5 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Glorious Companions. Each one has been evaluated across 19 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.

#1Stronghold KingdomsClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

MultiplayerSoloPvPTacticalOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 64%· 9.5KRAWG👍 12%· 74MC75

Year 2011Dev FireFly StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Just UpdatedNow Available - Stronghold Kingdoms: Heretic Designed for PvE and PvP players battling together in a single game world, Stronghold Kingdoms: Heretic offers you two choices... Either crusade with fellow lords against nefarious Stronghold characters like The Wolf or join them go heretic!

Where it drifts furthest from Glorious Companions: setting and progression.

It predates Glorious Companions by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100World74Visuals62Game mode56Progression29

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#2KeeperRLClosest on tone

iRank84

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalDarkProceduralSandbox WorldFantasyManagementExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 84%· 1.8K

Year 2015Dev Michal BrzozowskiPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, survival mechanics and adventure storytelling, while skipping open world exploration

KeeperRL is an ambitious dungeon simulator with roguelike and RPG elements. Take the role of an evil wizard and study the methods of black magic. Equip your minions and explore the world, murder innocent villagers and burn their homes.

Where it drifts furthest from Glorious Companions: game mode and visuals.

It predates Glorious Companions by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Hearts of Iron IVClosest on game mode

iRank85

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerPvPTacticalSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 90%· 365KRAWG👍 83%· 381MC83IGDB84· 6OC83· 22

Year 2016Dev Paradox Development Studio · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~8hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, deep simulation and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, competitive edge and melee combat, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Death or Dishonor!Death or Dishonor is a new Country Pack for Hearts of Iron IV, and expands upon players’ ability to experience history’s greatest conflict from any point of view.

Where it drifts furthest from Glorious Companions: tone and setting.

It predates Glorious Companions by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4RimWorldClosest on world

iRank88

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalSandbox WorldOpen WorldProceduralManagementExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 98%· 239KRAWG👍 87%· 620MC87IGDB75· 2OC86· 11

Year 2016Dev Ludeon StudiosPlaytime ~19hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, real-time strategy and setting scifi, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

RimWorld is a sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Inspired by Dwarf Fortress, Firefly, and Dune. You begin with three survivors of a shipwreck on a distant world. Manage colonists' moods, needs, wounds, and illnesses.

Where it drifts furthest from Glorious Companions: setting and game mode.

It predates Glorious Companions by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Fantasy Grounds Classic

iRank79

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

MultiplayerTacticalDarkSandbox WorldFantasy

Steam👍 79%· 1.2K

Year 2014Dev SmiteWorks USAPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

Featured DLCComplete a Bundle and SaveEven if you've already bought some of the D&D items, you can Complete the Bundle and save 25% on all the remaining items without having to re-buy anything you already own on Steam.

Where it drifts furthest from Glorious Companions: visuals and game mode.

It predates Glorious Companions by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone68World55Setting52Game mode21

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