7 Survival games like Kenshi that you should try

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We filtered the 49 games similar to Kenshi down to the 7 that fit the “Survival” category. Stonehearth, Maia and Sunless Sea top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Kenshi.

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The best survival games like Kenshi

7 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.

#1Stonehearth

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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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#2Maia

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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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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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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

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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

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#6Offworld Trading Company

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SoloSci-FiManagementBase BuildingExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 77%· 5.7KRAWG👍 58%· 122MC78IGDB89· 3OC81· 21

Year 2016Dev Mohawk Games · Stardock EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, setting space and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping sandbox freedom

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SoloMultiplayerPvPCo-opOnline

Steam👍 81%· 12KRAWG👍 18%· 68

Year 2015Dev Freakinware StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, punishing difficulty and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping sandbox freedom

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