12 Games like Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster on Xbox that you should try

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We filtered the 39 games similar to Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster down to the 12 that fit the “Xbox” category. Cult of the Lamb, My Time at Portia and Tropico 5 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster.

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The best games like Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster on Xbox

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster. Each one has been evaluated across 6 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.

#1Cult of the LambClosest overall match

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloFantasyBase BuildingMeleeCozy

Steam👍 96%· 124KRAWG👍 86%· 447OC84· 141

Year 2022Dev Massive Monster · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the city builders cluster, with deep RPG systems, deep simulation and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, roguelike runs and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping visual pixel

Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland worshippers and spread your Word to become the one true cult.

Where it drifts furthest from Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster: visuals and progression.

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SoloFantasyBase BuildingCozyCasual

Steam👍 92%· 44KIGDB70· 10OC75· 70

Year 2019Dev Pathea Games · Team17On PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Fits the city builders cluster, with deep simulation, deep RPG systems and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom, while skipping visual pixel

Where it drifts furthest from Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster: visuals and progression.

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloBase BuildingMultiplayerCo-opSandbox World

Steam👍 79%· 14KIGDB72· 14OC76· 52

Year 2014Dev Haemimont Games · Kalypso MediaOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are city builders — sharing deep simulation, deep RPG systems and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and historical setting, while skipping fantasy world

Where it drifts furthest from Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster: setting and visuals.

It predates Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloBase BuildingCasualSandbox WorldManagement

Steam👍 93%· 289KRAWG👍 87%· 1.5KMC85IGDB76· 13OC83· 91

Year 2015Dev Colossal Order · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are city builders — sharing deep simulation, single-player focus and base building

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, vibe casual and sandbox world, while skipping deep RPG systems

Cities: Skylines is a traditional city-building game, which allows players to experience urban planning in all aspects including zoning, road placement, transportation, taxation, and improvement of welfare.

Where it drifts furthest from Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster: visuals.

It predates Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5TownscaperClosest on progression

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SoloBase BuildingCasualRelaxingNarrative

Steam👍 95%· 21KIGDB80· 1OC73· 16

Year 2020Dev Oskar Stålberg · Raw FuryOn Xbox · Android · PC

✓ Both are city builders — sharing deep simulation, single-player focus and base building

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, vibe casual and vibe relaxing, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Progression76Visuals0

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloBase BuildingSandbox WorldManagement

Steam👍 89%· 1.9KRAWG👍 60%· 273MC79

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

✓ Same family of city builders: deep simulation, single-player focus and base building

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and resource management, while skipping deep RPG systems

According to the story, you play as "El Presidente" and head a small island country in Latin America. The action takes place in the midst of the cold war, which has an impact on the course of events.

It predates Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloBase BuildingCasualSandbox WorldManagement

Steam👍 92%· 35KIGDB87· 10OC84· 127

Year 2018Dev Two Point Studios · SegaOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of city builders: deep simulation, single-player focus and base building

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, vibe casual and sandbox world, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster: visuals and progression.

It predates Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8Jurassic World Evolution

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloBase BuildingMeleeNarrativeDark

Steam👍 87%· 55KIGDB74· 13OC71· 99

Year 2018Dev Frontier Developments · Universal PicturesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the city builders cluster, with deep simulation, single-player focus and base building

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster: setting and visuals.

It predates Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloBase BuildingCasualNarrativeSandbox World

Steam👍 91%· 4.4KRAWG👍 79%· 70IGDB90· 1

Year 2016Dev Raylight Games · Toplitz ProductionsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of city builders: deep simulation, single-player focus and base building

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, vibe casual and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

BUILD UP YOUR OWN GAMES EMPIRE Form your own game studio in the early 1980s starting in a small garage. Develop your own game concepts, create a team and develop megahit video games. Research new technologies, train your staff, upgrade your offices, moving up to bigger and better locations.

Where it drifts furthest from Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster: setting and visuals.

It predates Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloBase BuildingMultiplayerCasualRelaxing

Steam👍 91%· 72KRAWG👍 74%· 294MC83IGDB83· 12OC85· 58

Year 2016Dev Frontier DevelopmentsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of city builders: deep simulation, single-player focus and base building

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and vibe casual, while skipping deep RPG systems

Surprise, delight and thrill crowds as you build the theme park of your dreams. Build and design incredible coaster parks with unparalleled attention to detail and manage your park in a truly living world. Piece-by-Piece Construction: Planet Coaster makes a designer out of everyone.

Where it drifts furthest from Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster: visuals and progression.

It predates Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode80Progression48Visuals0

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloBase BuildingMultiplayerRelaxingCasual

Steam👍 94%· 109KRAWG👍 76%· 351MC62IGDB62· 4OC62· 27

Year 2018Dev Ultimate Games · PlayWayPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are city builders — sharing deep simulation, single-player focus and base building

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, vibe relaxing and vibe casual, while skipping deep RPG systems

House Flipper is a unique chance to become the one-man renovating crew. Buy, repair and upgrade devastated houses. Give them a second life and sell at a profit! At your disposal is a collection of tools and parts.

Where it drifts furthest from Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster: visuals.

It predates Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode69Progression67Visuals0

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloBase BuildingMultiplayerCasualSandbox World

Steam👍 89%· 73KRAWG👍 72%· 587MC83IGDB81· 12OC80· 62

Year 2015Dev Double Eleven · Introversion SoftwarePlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the city builders cluster, with deep simulation, single-player focus and base building

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and vibe casual, while skipping deep RPG systems

Prison Architect is a person construction and management simulator developed by Introversion Software. It is a two-dimensional top-down simulator where it is the player's responsibility to build new prison blocks, cells, facilities, manage the staff such as wardens, guards and so on.

Where it drifts furthest from Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster: visuals.

It predates Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

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