13 Sandbox games like Kenshi that you should try

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We filtered the 49 games similar to Kenshi down to the 13 that fit the “Sandbox” category. Black & White 2, Stonehearth and Maia top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Kenshi.

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The best sandbox games like Kenshi

13 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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#2Stonehearth

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SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyBase BuildingCraftingExplorationManagementIsometricThird Person

Steam👍 75%· 13KRAWG👍 60%· 30

Year 2015Dev Radiant EntertainmentPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#3Maia

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SoloSandbox WorldSci-FiBase BuildingManagementCrafting

Steam👍 44%· 1.1K

Year 2013Dev Simon Roth · Machine StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings procedural generation, setting space and early access, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#4The Guild II Renaissance

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SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldBase BuildingManagementExploration

Steam👍 83%· 4.0KRAWG👍 67%· 84MC56

Year 2010Dev Runeforge Games Studio · THQ NordicPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, setting medieval and historical setting, while skipping survival mechanics

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SoloSandbox WorldIsometricThird PersonMultiplayer

IGDB68· 2

Year 2008Dev Trine Game Studios · JoWooD ProductionsPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with historical setting, setting medieval and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping survival mechanics

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SoloSandbox WorldBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 92%· 13KRAWG👍 67%· 511MC78IGDB74· 4

Year 2011Dev Feral Interactive · Kalypso MediaPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Nearly identical: real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom.

≠ Missing: deep RPG systems.

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SoloSandbox WorldSci-FiPost-ApocalypticBase BuildingCraftingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 82%· 955OC80· 12

Year 2021Dev Serious BrothersPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, turn-based strategy and vibe relaxing, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#8RollerCoaster Tycoon 2

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SoloSandbox WorldManagementIsometricMultiplayer

Steam👍 90%· 5.8KIGDB60· 1

Year 2002Dev Chris Sawyer Productions · InfogramesOn PC

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, multiplayer gameplay and visual pixel, while skipping deep RPG systems

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SoloSandbox WorldBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 29KIGDB77· 8OC79· 85

Year 2019Dev Limbic Entertainment · Kalypso MediaOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping deep RPG systems

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Steam GOG Epic

#10Europa Universalis III

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SoloSandbox WorldIsometricMultiplayerHistorical

Steam👍 83%· 2.0KIGDB70· 1

Year 2007Dev Paradox InteractiveOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, sandbox freedom and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#11Anno 2070

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SoloSandbox WorldSci-FiBase BuildingExplorationManagementIsometric

Steam👍 61%· 13KRAWG👍 71%· 157MC83IGDB75· 1

Year 2011Dev Blue Byte · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~11hOn PC

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping deep RPG systems

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Steam Epic

#12Startopia

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SoloSandbox WorldSci-FiManagementBase BuildingThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 964RAWG👍 70%· 43IGDB90· 1

Year 2001Dev Mucky Foot Productions · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, setting space and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep RPG systems

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Steam GOG

#13Black & White

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SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationIsometric

Year 2001Dev Lionhead Studios · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, combat magic and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep RPG systems

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