5 Games with a fantasy setting like Ithya: Magic Studies that you should try

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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 26 games similar to Ithya: Magic Studies down to the 5 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Reigns, The Sims Medieval and Mountain top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ithya: Magic Studies.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreLife Sim

The best games with a fantasy setting like Ithya: Magic Studies

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ithya: Magic Studies. 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.

#1ReignsClosest overall match

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GenreSimulationSubgenreLife Sim

SoloNarrativeCozyCasualMedievalFantasy

Steam👍 87%· 8.1KIGDB75· 4OC78· 22

Year 2016Dev Nerial · Devolver DigitalOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Same family of life sims: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, deep RPG systems and historical setting, while skipping puzzle design

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Ithya: Magic Studies.

It predates Ithya: Magic Studies by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloFantasyMedievalHistoricalIsometric

IGDB75· 3

Year 2011Dev The Sims Studio · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Ithya: Magic Studies: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: historical setting and visual isometric, while skipping puzzle design

It predates Ithya: Magic Studies by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Mountain

iRank70

GenreSimulationSubgenreLife Sim

SoloCasualRelaxingFantasyProcedural

Steam👍 88%· 16KRAWG👍 44%· 122

Year 2014Dev David O'Reilly · Double Fine ProductionsPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are life sims — sharing deep simulation, puzzle design and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, procedural generation and setting space, while skipping adventure storytelling

Mountain is a mountain simulation application which was intentionally made as an anti-game. It features very little gameplay and only a semblance of interactivity. ###Gameplay At the beginning of a new game, the player must undertake a quiz.

Where it drifts furthest from Ithya: Magic Studies: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Ithya: Magic Studies.

It predates Ithya: Magic Studies by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Secret of the Magic CrystalsClosest on tone

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GenreSimulationSubgenreFarming Sim

SoloMagicCasualCozyNarrativeFantasy

Steam👍 82%· 1.7K

Year 2010Dev Artery GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Ithya: Magic Studies: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, crafting mechanics and resource management, while skipping vibe relaxing

In this game you manage a horse-breeding farm set in a fantasy surrounding. The game enables you to breed legendary horses such as Pegasus, Unicorn, Fire-steed, Ice-steed and Demon-steed. You can buy over 700 objects during the game.

Where it drifts furthest from Ithya: Magic Studies: progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Ithya: Magic Studies.

It predates Ithya: Magic Studies by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5LoomClosest on combat

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMagicNarrativeFantasyHistorical

Steam👍 89%· 699

Year 1990Dev Lucasfilm GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Like Ithya: Magic Studies, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: historical setting, visual third person and visual pixel, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Ithya: Magic Studies: tone and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Ithya: Magic Studies.

It predates Ithya: Magic Studies by 35 years, with what that implies technically.

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