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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 40 games similar to Reus 2 down to the 8 that fit the “Narrative” category. Townscaper, Space Colony: Steam Edition and Planet Coaster top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Reus 2.

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder
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RelaxingCozySolo
Year 2024Dev Abbey Games

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Reus 2 is Townscaper — scoring 67/100 on our similarity scale. Space Colony: Steam Edition and Planet Coaster follow close behind.

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The best narrative games like Reus 2

8 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Reus 2. 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.

#1Townscaper
Townscaper
StrategyCity Builder
SoloRelaxingNarrativeCozySandbox WorldBase BuildingExploration
Steam👍 95%· 21KIGDB80· 1OC73· 16
Year 2020Dev Oskar Stålberg · Raw FuryOn Xbox · Android · PC

✓ Both are city builders — sharing sandbox freedom, deep simulation and vibe relaxing

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, procedural generation and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Reus 2: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone83Progression74World55Visuals0
#2Space Colony: Steam Edition
Space Colony: Steam Edition
StrategyCity Builder
SoloNarrativeCozySandbox WorldBase BuildingManagementExploration2D
Steam👍 80%· 658MC74IGDB77· 3
Year 2015Dev FireFly StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of city builders: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, setting space and setting scifi, while skipping puzzle design

Half way across the galaxy with limited resources, a mega corporation looking over your shoulder and a ragtag crew expecting a pay cheque, it's up to you to survive and turn a profit. You have a base to build and hostile alien threats to neutralise, but ignore your crew and the colony is doomed.

Where it drifts furthest from Reus 2: setting.

It predates Reus 2 by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Tone73World69Visuals64
#3Planet Coaster
Planet Coaster
StrategyCity Builder
SoloRelaxingNarrativeSandbox WorldManagementBase Building
Steam👍 91%· 72KRAWG👍 74%· 294MC83IGDB83· 12OC85· 58
Year 2016Dev Frontier DevelopmentsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of city builders: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and vibe relaxing

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, vibe casual and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping puzzle design

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 Reus 2: visuals.

It predates Reus 2 by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Progression94Game mode81Tone60Visuals0
House Flipper
StrategyCity Builder
SoloRelaxingNarrativeSandbox WorldManagementBase Building
Steam👍 94%· 109KRAWG👍 76%· 351MC62IGDB62· 4OC62· 27
Year 2018Dev Ultimate Games · PlayWayPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are city builders — sharing deep simulation, sandbox freedom and vibe relaxing

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, open world exploration and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping puzzle design

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 Reus 2: visuals.

Genre100Progression93World74Game mode70Tone67Visuals0
The Promised Land
StrategyCity Builder
SoloCozyNarrativeBase BuildingManagement
Steam👍 87%· 775IGDB40· 1
Year 2014Dev Alawar Entertainment · Buka EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are city builders — sharing deep simulation, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling and vibe casual, while skipping puzzle design

Darkestville Castle Coming Soon About the Game Become a leader of a little group of settlers to create a thriving colony which will envy even the developed nation! Who says it would be easy?!

Where it drifts furthest from Reus 2: tone.

It predates Reus 2 by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression94Tone42
Megastore Simulator
StrategyCity Builder
SoloRelaxingNarrativeExplorationBase Building
Steam👍 81%· 14K
Year 2011Dev weltenbauer. Software Entwicklung · Astragon EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Both are city builders — sharing deep simulation, vibe relaxing and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, open world exploration and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping puzzle design

Construction Simulator is back – bigger and better than ever! Get back to work with a vehicle fleet whose size will knock your socks off.

Where it drifts furthest from Reus 2: world and visuals.

It predates Reus 2 by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Progression68Tone62Game mode16World0Visuals0
Jurassic World Evolution
StrategyCity Builder
SoloNarrativeSandbox WorldManagementBase BuildingExploration
Steam👍 87%· 55KIGDB74· 13OC71· 99
Year 2018Dev Frontier Developments · Universal PicturesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the city builders cluster, with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Reus 2: setting and visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100World88Tone18Setting0
Mad Games Tycoon
StrategyCity Builder
SoloNarrativeSandbox WorldManagementBase Building
Steam👍 91%· 4.4KRAWG👍 79%· 70IGDB90· 1
Year 2016Dev Raylight Games · Toplitz ProductionsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of city builders: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, setting cartoon and crafting mechanics, while skipping puzzle design

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 Reus 2: setting and visuals.

It predates Reus 2 by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression82Tone19Setting0

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