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We filtered the 47 games similar to Northgard down to the 15 that fit the “Simulation” category. Caves of Qud, RimWorld and DEFCON top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Northgard.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

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HardcoreNarrativeSoloMultiplayer

Year 2018Dev Shiro Games

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Within the “Simulation” category, the closest game to Northgard is Caves of Qud — scoring 84/100 on our similarity scale. RimWorld and DEFCON follow close behind.

#1Caves of Qud84 #2RimWorld84 #3DEFCON95 #4Stronghold Kingdoms94 #5Armello94

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The best simulation games like Northgard

15 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Northgard. Each one has been evaluated across 19 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.

84

Caves of Qud

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeHardcoreFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 12KRAWG👍 83%· 46IGDB94· 1OC90· 11

Year 2015Dev Freehold Games · Kitfox GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, procedural generation and open world exploration, while skipping real-time strategy

84

RimWorld

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalHistoricalBase BuildingManagementExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 98%· 239KRAWG👍 87%· 620MC87IGDB75· 2OC86· 11

Year 2016Dev Ludeon StudiosPlaytime ~19hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, deep simulation and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration, while skipping adventure storytelling

95

DEFCON

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

Co-opPvPSoloMultiplayerTacticalHardcoreNarrativeHistoricalManagementIsometric

Steam👍 87%· 4.3KRAWG👍 51%· 176MC84IGDB85· 2

Year 2006Dev Introversion SoftwarePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, deep simulation and real-time strategy

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, online features and visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

#4Stronghold Kingdoms

94

Stronghold Kingdoms

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

MultiplayerSoloCo-opPvPTacticalHistoricalExplorationBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 64%· 9.5KRAWG👍 12%· 74MC75

Year 2011Dev FireFly StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, deep simulation and real-time strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, open world exploration and sandbox world, while skipping adventure storytelling

94

Armello

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

PvPSoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalNarrativeFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 82%· 16KIGDB73· 6OC79· 59

Year 2015Dev League of GeeksOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual 2d, while skipping real-time strategy

Steam PS Nintendo

#6Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition

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Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalHistoricalBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 87%· 87KRAWG👍 81%· 238MC76

Year 2013Dev Creative Assembly · SEGAPlaytime ~15hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and real-time strategy

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

#7Hearts of Iron IV

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Hearts of Iron IV

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPTacticalHistoricalExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 90%· 365KRAWG👍 83%· 381MC83IGDB84· 6OC83· 22

Year 2016Dev Paradox Development Studio · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~8hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, deep simulation and real-time strategy

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, competitive edge and sandbox world, while skipping adventure storytelling

#8Bravely Default

84

Bravely Default

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyBase BuildingIsometric

IGDB85· 11OC85· 48

Year 2013Dev Silicon Studio · Nintendo

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person, while skipping real-time strategy

84

Chroma Squad

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyManagementIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 4.6KRAWG👍 66%· 95MC75IGDB72· 7OC76· 29

Year 2015Dev BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America · BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment USPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with visual pixel and visual 2d, while skipping real-time strategy

88

XCOM® 2

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloCo-opMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 85%· 108KRAWG👍 83%· 1.3KMC88IGDB85· 29OC87· 126

Year 2016Dev Feral Interactive · 2K GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, procedural generation and melee combat, while skipping real-time strategy

#11Fire Emblem Heroes

88

Fire Emblem Heroes

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalFantasyHistoricalIsometric

IGDB75· 8

Year 2017Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Android · iOS

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, deep simulation and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, setting medieval and free to play, while skipping real-time strategy

#12XCOM: Enemy Unknown

85

XCOM: Enemy Unknown

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalHardcoreBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 58KIGDB89· 12

Year 2012Dev Firaxis Games · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, procedural generation and setting scifi, while skipping real-time strategy

#13The Banner Saga

85

The Banner Saga

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeFantasyHistorical

Steam👍 89%· 16KRAWG👍 82%· 741MC81IGDB82· 14OC81· 99

Year 2014Dev Versus EvilPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, setting mythology and setting medieval, while skipping real-time strategy

#14Jagged Alliance: Crossfire

85

Jagged Alliance: Crossfire

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalIsometricLootSkill Tree

Steam👍 61%· 332MC63IGDB60· 1

Year 2012Dev Coreplay · THQ NordicPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, deep simulation and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping real-time strategy

#15The Banner Saga 3

84

The Banner Saga 3

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 79%· 3.0KIGDB87· 9OC84· 70

Year 2018Dev Stoic · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: setting medieval, while skipping real-time strategy

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