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Within the “Simulation” category, the closest game to Kenshi is Black & White 2 — scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. Stonehearth and Maia follow close behind.

#1Black & White 291 #2Stonehearth81 #3Maia90 #4The Guild II Renaissance83 #5The Guild II81

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The best simulation games like Kenshi

33 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

91

Black & White 2

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

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.

81

Stonehearth

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

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

90

Maia

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

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

#4The Guild II Renaissance

83

The Guild II Renaissance

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

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

81

The Guild II

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

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

95

Frostpunk

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloPost-ApocalypticSci-FiBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 134KRAWG👍 88%· 1.1KMC85IGDB86· 9OC86· 103

Year 2018Dev 11 Bit Studios · 11 bit studiosPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping sandbox freedom

94

Tropico 4

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

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.

#8The Mims Beginning

93

The Mims Beginning

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

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

92

Banished

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloStealthIsometricDarkHorror

OC74· 19

Year 2021Dev Twilight LAB GamesOn Web

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and historical setting, while skipping sandbox freedom

#10Imagine Earth

91

Imagine Earth

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

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

#11RollerCoaster Tycoon 2

90

RollerCoaster Tycoon 2

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

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

#12Dawn of Discovery

83

Dawn of Discovery

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

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

81

Tropico 6

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

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

#14Europa Universalis III

80

Europa Universalis III

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

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

80

Anno 2070

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

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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