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We filtered the 31 games similar to MASSIVE CHALICE down to the 15 that fit the “Historical” category. Crusader Kings II, Sid Meier's Civilization® V and Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic) top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to MASSIVE CHALICE.

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Year 2015Dev Double Fine Productions

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Within the “Historical” category, the closest game to MASSIVE CHALICE is Crusader Kings II — scoring 88/100 on our similarity scale. Sid Meier's Civilization® V and Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic) follow close behind.

#1Crusader Kings II88 #2Sid Meier's Civilization® V81 #3Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic)95 #4Ultimate Arena91 #5Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization85

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The best games with a historical setting like MASSIVE CHALICE

15 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to MASSIVE CHALICE. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1Crusader Kings II

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Crusader Kings II

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloHistoricalFantasyMedievalMultiplayer

Steam👍 91%· 74KRAWG👍 64%· 755MC82IGDB84· 2

Year 2012Dev Paradox Development Studio · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed MASSIVE CHALICE, expect turn-based strategy, deep simulation and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

#2Sid Meier's Civilization® V

81

Sid Meier's Civilization® V

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalHistoricalFantasyMedieval

Steam👍 96%· 209KRAWG👍 91%· 2.0KMC90IGDB87· 5

Year 2010Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~27hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed MASSIVE CHALICE, expect turn-based strategy, deep simulation and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, setting scifi and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

#3Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic)

95

Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic)

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloHistoricalFantasyManagementBase Building

Steam👍 96%· 1.1K

Year 2014Dev MicroProse Software · Nightdive StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like MASSIVE CHALICE, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: base building, visual isometric and visual pixel, while skipping roguelike runs

#4Ultimate Arena

91

Ultimate Arena

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalFantasyHistoricalCozy

Steam👍 80%· 992RAWG👍 14%· 21

Year 2016Dev TriverskePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Linux

✓ Like MASSIVE CHALICE, it's known for turn-based strategy, deep simulation and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, horror tension and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping adventure storytelling

#5Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization

85

Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloHistoricalFantasyMultiplayerBase Building

Steam👍 87%· 1.5KRAWG👍 69%· 163MC83IGDB77· 3

Year 2008Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed MASSIVE CHALICE, expect turn-based strategy, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: multiplayer gameplay, base building and visual isometric, while skipping roguelike runs

#6Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution

84

Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalFantasyHistoricalMultiplayer

IGDB81· 8

Year 2008Dev Firaxis Games · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed MASSIVE CHALICE, expect deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with multiplayer gameplay and visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

#7Crusader Kings III

84

Crusader Kings III

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalMedievalHistoricalManagement

Steam👍 90%· 140KRAWG👍 89%· 465MC86IGDB91· 3OC90· 94

Year 2020Dev Paradox Developement Studios · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed MASSIVE CHALICE, expect deep simulation, deep RPG systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, real-time strategy and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping adventure storytelling

#8Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

83

Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalHistoricalFantasyManagement

Steam👍 86%· 374KRAWG👍 88%· 1.4KMC88IGDB87· 20OC89· 95

Year 2016Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like MASSIVE CHALICE, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: multiplayer gameplay, base building and visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

Steam Epic Xbox

#9Go Home Dinosaurs!

49

Go Home Dinosaurs!

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloFantasyHistoricalCasualCozy

Steam👍 87%· 623MC79

Year 2013Dev Fire Hose GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS

✓ If you enjoyed MASSIVE CHALICE, expect fantasy world, historical setting and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, puzzle design and vibe casual, while skipping deep simulation

48

Hearthlands

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloHistoricalMedievalManagementProcedural

Steam👍 83%· 414

Year 2014Dev Sergio · Sergio & SimonPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with MASSIVE CHALICE: deep simulation, historical setting and setting medieval

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, procedural generation and base building, while skipping turn-based strategy

#11Travellin Cats in China

91

Travellin Cats in China

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalHistoricalManagementNarrative

Steam👍 92%· 1.0K

Dev KremlingamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like MASSIVE CHALICE, it's known for deep simulation, deep RPG systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, open world exploration and visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

79

Turmoil

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalHistoricalManagementMultiplayer

Steam👍 93%· 16KOC72· 11

Year 2016Dev Gamious · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Like MASSIVE CHALICE, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping adventure storytelling

#13iBomber Defense Pacific

50

iBomber Defense Pacific

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloTacticalMeleeHistoricalCasual

Steam👍 83%· 593RAWG👍 19%· 42

Year 2012Dev Cobra MobilePlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with MASSIVE CHALICE: turn-based strategy, combat tactical and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, real-time strategy and vibe casual, while skipping deep simulation

49

Bad North

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloTacticalMeleeHistoricalCozy

Steam👍 93%· 14KIGDB67· 2OC71· 29

Year 2018Dev Plausible Concept · Raw FuryOn PS4 · PC · Mac

✓ Like MASSIVE CHALICE, it's known for turn-based strategy, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, tower defense planning and puzzle design, while skipping deep RPG systems

#15Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive

48

Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloTacticalMeleeHistoricalStealth

Steam👍 88%· 2.4K

Year 2001Dev Spellbound Entertainment · InfogramesOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed MASSIVE CHALICE, expect combat tactical, melee combat and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, strong narrative focus and stealth mechanics, while skipping deep simulation

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