9 Adventure games like Kenshi that you should try

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We filtered the 49 games similar to Kenshi down to the 9 that fit the “Adventure” category. Black & White 2, Sunless Sea and The Mims Beginning top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Kenshi.

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The best adventure games like Kenshi

9 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Kenshi. Each one has been evaluated across 20 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.

#1Black & White 2

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SoloSandbox WorldFantasyIsometric

IGDB73· 3

Year 2005Dev Lionhead Studios · Feral InteractiveOn PC · Mac

✓ Nearly identical: real-time strategy, deep simulation and deep RPG systems.

≠ Missing: survival mechanics.

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#2Sunless Sea

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SoloOpen WorldFantasySci-FiExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 83%· 9.5KIGDB85· 4OC81· 28

Year 2015Dev Failbetter GamesOn Linux · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, survival mechanics and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

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SoloSci-FiFantasyBase BuildingManagement

Steam👍 76%· 290

Year 2016Dev Squatting Penguins · Ultimate GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, setting space and visual 3d, while skipping sandbox freedom

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SoloFantasyBase BuildingManagementIsometric

IGDB72· 2

Year 2009Dev Related Designs · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

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

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#5Commander: Conquest of the Americas

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SoloFantasyManagementBase BuildingExploration

Steam👍 52%· 188MC68

Year 2010Dev Nitro GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, combat tactical and historical setting, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#6Pikmin

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SoloSci-FiIsometric

IGDB80· 1

Year 2001Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Gradiente

✓ Nearly identical: real-time strategy, adventure storytelling and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: sandbox freedom.

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SoloSci-FiIsometricMultiplayer

IGDB86· 9

Year 2013Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.4 · Nintendo

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with multiplayer gameplay, while skipping sandbox freedom

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SoloSci-FiIsometricMultiplayerCo-op

IGDB87· 2OC78· 23

Year 2004Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#9Desperados 2: Cooper's Revenge

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SoloStealthIsometricCo-opOnline

Steam👍 50%· 308RAWG👍 43%· 35MC66IGDB70· 1

Year 2006Dev Spellbound Entertainment · THQ NordicPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, adventure storytelling and stealth mechanics

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

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