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Year 2016Dev Robotronic Games

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Within the “Turn-Based Strat” category, the closest game to Gnomoria is Dwarf Fortress — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Songs of Syx and Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville follow close behind.

#1Dwarf Fortress96 #2Songs of Syx92 #3Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville89 #4Crusader Kings III80 #5Shelter66

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The best turn-Based Strat games like Gnomoria

29 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Gnomoria. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

#1Dwarf Fortress

96

Dwarf Fortress

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloSandbox WorldProceduralFantasyBase BuildingManagementCraftingIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 31KIGDB84OC90· 13

Dev Bay 12 GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Gnomoria, expect deep simulation, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, open world exploration and stealth mechanics, while skipping real-time strategy

92

Songs of Syx

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloSandbox WorldFantasyBase BuildingManagementIsometric2DPixel Art

Steam👍 95%· 8.2K

Year 2020Dev Jake the Dev · Jakob de LavalPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Gnomoria, it's known for deep simulation, sandbox freedom and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, open world exploration and combat tactical, while skipping roguelike runs

Steam GOG itch.io

#3Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville

89

Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloSandbox WorldBase BuildingManagement2D

Steam👍 86%· 2.0KRAWG👍 48%· 25MC75

Year 2015Dev Northway GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Like Gnomoria, it's known for deep simulation, survival mechanics and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping roguelike runs

Steam GOG itch.io

#4Crusader Kings III

80

Crusader Kings III

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloSandbox WorldManagementIsometricMultiplayer

Steam👍 90%· 140KRAWG👍 89%· 465MC86IGDB91· 3OC90· 94

Year 2020Dev Paradox Developement Studios · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Gnomoria, expect deep simulation, turn-based strategy and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping survival mechanics

66

Shelter

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloStealthNarrativeCozyCasual

Steam👍 85%· 3.7KRAWG👍 62%· 128MC69IGDB75· 2

Year 2013Dev Might and Delight · 4EversGamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Gnomoria: deep simulation, survival mechanics and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping sandbox freedom

50

Stacklands

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloProceduralFantasyManagementBase BuildingIsometric2D

Steam👍 96%· 29KRAWG👍 70%· 60

Year 2022Dev Sokpop CollectivePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Gnomoria: deep simulation, survival mechanics and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping sandbox freedom

#7Ultimate Arena

94

Ultimate Arena

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloSandbox WorldProceduralFantasy2DIsometricPixel Art

Steam👍 80%· 992RAWG👍 14%· 21

Year 2016Dev TriverskePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Linux

✓ Like Gnomoria, it's known for turn-based strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping survival mechanics

#8MASSIVE CHALICE

93

MASSIVE CHALICE

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloFantasyCraftingManagementTactical

Steam👍 72%· 1.9KRAWG👍 36%· 131MC73IGDB70· 3OC74· 32

Year 2015Dev Double Fine ProductionsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Gnomoria, expect deep simulation, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

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

#9Crusader Kings II

83

Crusader Kings II

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloSandbox WorldFantasyIsometricMultiplayer

Steam👍 91%· 74KRAWG👍 64%· 755MC82IGDB84· 2

Year 2012Dev Paradox Development Studio · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Gnomoria, expect turn-based strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping survival mechanics

#10Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

77

Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

Sandbox World2DPixel ArtMeleeTactical

Steam👍 96%· 42K

Year 2023Dev Ivy SlyPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Like Gnomoria, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat, while skipping survival mechanics

#11Dorfromantik

50

Dorfromantik

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloSandbox WorldProceduralBase BuildingManagement

Steam👍 96%· 29KRAWG👍 80%· 220OC83· 30

Year 2022Dev Toukana InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Gnomoria: deep simulation, turn-based strategy and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, card game strategy and vibe casual, while skipping survival mechanics

Steam GOG Nintendo

#12Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic)

94

Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic)

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloFantasyBase BuildingManagementIsometricPixel Art

Steam👍 96%· 1.1K

Year 2014Dev MicroProse Software · Nightdive StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Gnomoria, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling and historical setting, while skipping sandbox freedom

#13Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution

86

Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloFantasyIsometricMultiplayerTactical

IGDB81· 8

Year 2008Dev Firaxis Games · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Gnomoria, expect deep simulation, turn-based strategy and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping sandbox freedom

#14Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

85

Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloFantasyBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 86%· 374KRAWG👍 88%· 1.4KMC88IGDB87· 20OC89· 95

Year 2016Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Gnomoria, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping sandbox freedom

Steam Epic Xbox

#15Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization

85

Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloFantasyBase BuildingIsometricMultiplayer

Steam👍 87%· 1.5KRAWG👍 69%· 163MC83IGDB77· 3

Year 2008Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Gnomoria, expect turn-based strategy, deep simulation and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping sandbox freedom

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Sid Meier's Civilization® V

Turn-Based Strat · Simulation

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Simulation · Turn-Based Strat

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Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri

Turn-Based Strat · Simulation

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Pokémon Stadium 2

Simulation · Turn-Based Strat

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Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth

Turn-Based Strat · Simulation

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Turmoil

Simulation · Turn-Based Strat

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Simulation · RPG

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Desktop Dungeons

Roguelike · Adventure

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Puzzle · Turn-Based Strat

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Deck Builder · Adventure

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Disciples II: Dark Prophecy

Turn-Based Strat

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Turn-Based Strat · Deck Builder

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