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Within the “Simulation” category, the closest game to Maia is Kenshi — scoring 90/100 on our similarity scale. Imagine Earth and Tropico 4 follow close behind.

#1Kenshi90 #2Imagine Earth96 #3Tropico 495 #4Frostpunk94 #5Banished91

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The best simulation games like Maia

26 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Maia. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

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Kenshi

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSandbox WorldSci-FiBase BuildingCraftingManagement

Steam👍 96%· 112KRAWG👍 77%· 191MC75IGDB84· 1

Year 2018Dev Lo-Fi GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration, while skipping procedural generation

#2Imagine Earth

96

Imagine Earth

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSandbox WorldProceduralSci-FiSpaceBase BuildingCraftingManagement

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 survival mechanics

95

Tropico 4

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSandbox WorldBase BuildingManagementIsometric

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

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual isometric, while skipping survival mechanics

94

Frostpunk

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSci-FiBase BuildingManagementNarrative

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

91

Banished

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloStealthDarkHorrorHistorical

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, stealth mechanics and horror setting, while skipping sandbox freedom

#6RollerCoaster Tycoon 2

90

RollerCoaster Tycoon 2

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSandbox WorldManagementMultiplayerCasual

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 isometric, while skipping survival mechanics

#7Black & White 2

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Black & White 2

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSandbox WorldFantasyIsometric

IGDB73· 3

Year 2005Dev Lionhead Studios · Feral InteractiveOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world, while skipping survival mechanics

87

Stellaris

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSandbox WorldProceduralSpaceSci-FiManagement

Steam👍 86%· 194KRAWG👍 84%· 693MC78IGDB79· 11OC81· 42

Year 2016Dev Paradox Development Studio · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~10hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and combat tactical, while skipping survival mechanics

83

Startopia

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSandbox WorldSci-FiSpaceManagementBase Building

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, multiplayer gameplay and offline, while skipping survival mechanics

#10Black & White

83

Black & White

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSandbox WorldMultiplayerMagicOpen World

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, open world exploration and combat magic, while skipping survival mechanics

#11The Mims Beginning

96

The Mims Beginning

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSci-FiSpaceBase 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 setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping survival mechanics

94

Plague Inc.

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSci-FiTacticalDarkHorror

IGDB80· 1

Year 2012Dev Ndemic CreationsOn PC · Android · iOS

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat tactical and horror setting, while skipping survival mechanics

93

Evil Genius

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 3.6KRAWG👍 71%· 137MC75IGDB83· 4

Year 2004Dev Elixir Studios · RebellionPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design and visual isometric, while skipping survival mechanics

91

Theme Park

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloIsometric

IGDB79· 2

Year 1994Dev Bullfrog Productions · OceanOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric, while skipping survival mechanics

#15A Game of Dwarves

91

A Game of Dwarves

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloBase BuildingCraftingCasualFantasy

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 single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, fantasy world and visual isometric, while skipping survival mechanics

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