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Humankind is hard to replace: few games combine deep simulation, combat tactical and historical setting in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 9 gameplay attributes and found 57 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI, Crusader Kings III and Advance Wars lead the list, with Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI reaching a 96/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Humankind special.

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Year 2021Dev Amplitude Studios

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The closest game to Humankind is Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Crusader Kings III and Advance Wars follow close behind.

#1Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI96 #2Crusader Kings III94 #3Advance Wars91 #4Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution96 #5Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization95

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Games like Humankind

57 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

96

Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalBase BuildingManagementIsometric

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

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

✓ Like Humankind, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world

Steam Epic Xbox

#2Crusader Kings III

94

Crusader Kings III

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalManagementIsometric

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed Humankind, expect deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, sandbox freedom and real-time strategy, while skipping base building

91

Advance Wars

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerTacticalIsometricSci-Fi

IGDB100· 1

Year 2001Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Humankind: deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, visual 2d and visual pixel, while skipping historical setting

#4Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution

96

Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalIsometric

IGDB81· 8

Year 2008Dev Firaxis Games · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Humankind, expect deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, while skipping base building

#5Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization

95

Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerHistoricalBase BuildingIsometric

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed Humankind, expect turn-based strategy, deep simulation and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling and fantasy world, while skipping combat tactical

#6Crusader Kings II

94

Crusader Kings II

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

MultiplayerSoloHistoricalIsometricSandbox World

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed Humankind, expect turn-based strategy, deep simulation and historical setting

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping combat tactical

#7Advance Wars: Dual Strike

92

Advance Wars: Dual Strike

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerTacticalIsometricSci-Fi

IGDB91· 3

Year 2005Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

✓ Like Humankind, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi and visual 2d, while skipping historical setting

#8Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri

91

Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerIsometricSpaceSci-Fi

Steam👍 91%· 581IGDB91· 1

Year 1999Dev Firaxis Games · Electronic ArtsOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Like Humankind, it's known for turn-based strategy, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: setting space, setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping combat tactical

#9Sid Meier's Civilization® V

89

Sid Meier's Civilization® V

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 209KRAWG👍 91%· 2.0KMC90IGDB87· 5

Year 2010Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~27hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Humankind, expect turn-based strategy, deep simulation and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping resource management

90

Turmoil

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalManagement

Steam👍 93%· 16KOC72· 11

Year 2016Dev Gamious · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Like Humankind, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: vibe relaxing, co op and PvP competition, while skipping base building

#11Travellin Cats in China

88

Travellin Cats in China

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalHistoricalManagementNarrative

Steam👍 92%· 1.0K

Dev KremlingamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Humankind, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

#12Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic)

87

Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic)

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloHistoricalBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 1.1K

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

✓ Like Humankind, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, fantasy world and visual pixel, while skipping combat tactical

#13Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth

91

Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerTacticalBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 60%· 23KIGDB83· 11OC81· 67

Year 2014Dev Firaxis Games · 2K GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Humankind: turn-based strategy, deep simulation and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and setting scifi, while skipping historical setting

#14Songs of Syx

83

Songs of Syx

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 8.2K

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

✓ Like Humankind, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

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

Steam GOG itch.io

#15Pokémon Stadium 2

90

Pokémon Stadium 2

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerSci-FiThird Person

IGDB60· 1

Year 2000Dev HAL Laboratory · Gradiente

✓ Like Humankind, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi and visual third person, while skipping combat tactical

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Turn-Based Strat · Simulation

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Simulation · Survival

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Simulation · Sandbox

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RTS

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Humankind?: The closest game to Humankind is Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI, scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. They share 9 gameplay attributes, including deep simulation, turn-based strategy and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Humankind?: The three closest games to Humankind are: 1. Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI (96/100, 9 shared attributes) 2. Crusader Kings III (94/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. Advance Wars (91/100, 6 shared attributes). All share Humankind's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 57 candidates across 9 dimensions.
Is Crusader Kings III similar to Humankind?: Yes, very much so — Crusader Kings III scores 94/100 similarity to Humankind. They share 8 attributes, including deep simulation and turn-based strategy. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Simulation games are similar to Humankind?: The best Simulation games similar to Humankind are Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI, Crusader Kings III, Advance Wars and Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution. All share the Simulation genre alongside other key Humankind attributes like deep simulation, turn-based strategy and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Humankind calculated?: We compare Humankind against every game in our catalog using 9 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Humankind experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Humankind?: Yes — Crusader Kings II is free and scores well on similarity to Humankind. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.