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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 12 that fit the “Simulation” 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 simulation games like Glorious Companions

12 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

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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.

Genre100Combat100Tone100World86Setting59Progression55

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

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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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#5ArmelloClosest on setting

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

PvPSoloMultiplayerTacticalDarkFantasy3DIsometric

Steam👍 82%· 16KIGDB73· 6OC79· 59

Year 2015Dev League of GeeksOn PS4 · Linux · Android

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

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

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

Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals82Game mode72Tone69

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerPvPTacticalFantasyManagementExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 85%· 68KIGDB81· 4OC79· 21

Year 2018Dev Shiro Games · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Glorious Companions: tone.

Genre100Combat100Game mode68Setting65Visuals60Progression51

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalFantasyIsometric

IGDB75· 8

Year 2017Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Android · iOS

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

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping sandbox freedom

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

Genre100Combat79Visuals60Setting46Game mode44

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyManagementIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 4.6KRAWG👍 66%· 95MC75IGDB72· 7OC76· 29

Year 2015Dev BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America · BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment USPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, visual pixel and visual 2d, while skipping sandbox freedom

Chroma Squad is a tactical role-playing video game. The game is influenced by tokusatsu TV shows, particularly the Super Sentai and Power Rangers. ###Tokusatsu The genre of tokusatsu TV shows is briefly defined as “a fantastic movie with special effects about superheroes”.

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

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

Genre100Combat100Setting100Progression46Visuals41Game mode20

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricBase Building

IGDB85· 11OC85· 48

Year 2013Dev Silicon Studio · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, base building and visual third person, while skipping sandbox freedom

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

It predates Glorious Companions by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Jagged Alliance: Crossfire

iRank61

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalSkill TreeIsometricLoot

Steam👍 61%· 332MC63IGDB60· 1

Year 2012Dev Coreplay · THQ NordicPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with loot and gear systems, while skipping sandbox freedom

Job well done, soldier! The island of Arulco is free; however, there are other countries under the shadow of war that are ignored by the rest of the world.

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

It predates Glorious Companions by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam

#11Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition

iRank83

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalIsometricCo-op

Steam👍 87%· 87KRAWG👍 81%· 238MC76

Year 2013Dev Creative Assembly · SEGAPlaytime ~15hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, ranged combat and historical setting, while skipping sandbox freedom

Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition is a strategy game developed by Creative Assembly. It is the eighth game in the Total War series and is both a sequel and a remaster to Rome: Total War.

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

It predates Glorious Companions by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat76Visuals60Game mode39Setting0Progression0