11 Games with a fantasy setting like Kenshi that you should try

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We filtered the 49 games similar to Kenshi down to the 11 that fit the “Fantasy” category. The Mims Beginning, Sunless Sea and Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Kenshi.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Kenshi

11 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.

#1The Mims Beginning

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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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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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#3Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2

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SoloFantasySci-FiIsometricMultiplayer

IGDB90· 1

Year 2000Dev Westwood Pacific · Electronic ArtsOn PC

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, fantasy world and setting scifi

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

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#4A Game of Dwarves

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SoloFantasyBase BuildingCraftingIsometric

Steam👍 63%· 552MC60IGDB66· 1

Year 2012Dev Zeal Game Studio · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, while skipping sandbox freedom

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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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#6Majesty Gold HD

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SoloFantasyBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 589RAWG👍 87%· 101IGDB65· 1

Year 2001Dev Cyberlore Studios · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with setting medieval and multiplayer gameplay, 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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SoloFantasyBase BuildingIsometricMultiplayer

Steam👍 75%· 807MC72IGDB70· 1

Year 2009Dev Haemimont Games · Kalypso MediaPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with historical setting, multiplayer gameplay and visual first person, while skipping sandbox freedom

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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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#10Age of Mythology: Extended Edition

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SoloFantasyIsometricMultiplayerCo-op

Steam👍 93%· 36KIGDB69· 2

Year 2014Dev Ensemble Studios · Microsoft StudiosOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and fantasy world

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

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#11Commander: 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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