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Within the “Simulation” category, the closest game to Plague Inc: Evolved is Stonehearth — scoring 83/100 on our similarity scale. Europa Universalis IV and RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 follow close behind.

#1Stonehearth83 #2Europa Universalis IV90 #3RollerCoaster Tycoon 290 #4Mitos.is: The Game89 #5Tropico 689

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The best simulation games like Plague Inc: Evolved

33 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Plague Inc: Evolved. 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.

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Stonehearth

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSandbox WorldIsometric

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 deep RPG systems, cozy, relaxing feel and open world exploration, while skipping vibe casual

#2Europa Universalis IV

90

Europa Universalis IV

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalSandbox WorldIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 136KRAWG👍 83%· 396MC87IGDB85· 2

Year 2013Dev Paradox Development Studio · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, open world exploration and historical setting, while skipping survival mechanics

#3RollerCoaster Tycoon 2

90

RollerCoaster Tycoon 2

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCasualSandbox WorldIsometric

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 resource management and visual pixel, while skipping survival mechanics

#4Mitos.is: The Game

89

Mitos.is: The Game

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

MultiplayerCo-opSoloCasualPvP

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 punishing difficulty, cozy, relaxing feel and PvP competition, while skipping sandbox freedom

89

Tropico 6

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSandbox WorldIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 29KIGDB77· 8OC79· 85

Year 2019Dev Limbic Entertainment · Kalypso MediaOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, base building and resource management, while skipping survival mechanics

#6Stronghold 3 Gold

89

Stronghold 3 Gold

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalSandbox WorldIsometric

Steam👍 33%· 4.8KRAWG👍 28%· 50IGDB52· 3

Year 2012Dev FireFly StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, ranged combat and historical setting, while skipping survival mechanics

88

Victoria II

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalSandbox WorldHistorical

Steam👍 92%· 20KIGDB76· 1

Year 2010Dev Paradox InteractiveOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, historical setting and resource management, while skipping survival mechanics

#8Europa Universalis III

87

Europa Universalis III

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldIsometricHistorical

Steam👍 83%· 2.0KIGDB70· 1

Year 2007Dev Paradox InteractiveOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy and historical setting, while skipping survival mechanics

#9Stronghold 2: Steam Edition

86

Stronghold 2: Steam Edition

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalSandbox WorldIsometric

Steam👍 89%· 5.6KRAWG👍 68%· 40

Year 2005Dev FireFly Studios · 2K GamesOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, setting medieval and historical setting, while skipping survival mechanics

#10The Guild II

86

The Guild II

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldIsometricHistorical

IGDB68· 2

Year 2008Dev Trine Game Studios · JoWooD ProductionsPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping survival mechanics

85

Tropico 4

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSandbox WorldIsometricBase BuildingManagement

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 base building and resource management, while skipping survival mechanics

84

Anno 2070

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSandbox WorldIsometric

Steam👍 61%· 13KRAWG👍 71%· 157MC83IGDB75· 1

Year 2011Dev Blue Byte · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~11hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, setting scifi and base building, while skipping survival mechanics

#13Company of Heroes 2

92

Company of Heroes 2

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalIsometric

Steam👍 79%· 113KRAWG👍 50%· 872MC80IGDB78· 11

Year 2013Dev Feral Interactive · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: historical setting, while skipping survival mechanics

#14Supreme Commander

91

Supreme Commander

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opIsometricSci-Fi

Steam👍 89%· 3.1KIGDB76· 3

Year 2007Dev Hellbent Games · THQOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi, setting space and base building, while skipping survival mechanics

#15Age of Mythology: Extended Edition

91

Age of Mythology: Extended Edition

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opIsometricMythology

Steam👍 93%· 36KIGDB69· 2

Year 2014Dev Ensemble Studios · Microsoft StudiosOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with setting mythology, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping survival mechanics

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