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We filtered the 46 games similar to Songs of Syx down to the 27 that fit the “Turn-Based Strat” category. Gnomoria, Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville and Dwarf Fortress top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Songs of Syx.

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

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Year 2020Dev Jake the Dev

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Within the “Turn-Based Strat” category, the closest game to Songs of Syx is Gnomoria — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville and Dwarf Fortress follow close behind.

#1Gnomoria92 #2Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville83 #3Dwarf Fortress82 #4Ultimate Arena88 #5Crusader Kings II85

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The best turn-Based Strat games like Songs of Syx

27 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Songs of Syx. 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.

92

Gnomoria

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloSandbox WorldFantasyBase BuildingManagementIsometricPixel Art2D

Steam👍 75%· 3.5KRAWG👍 50%· 39

Year 2016Dev Robotronic GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Songs of Syx: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, real-time strategy and procedural generation, while skipping vibe casual

#2Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville

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Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloSandbox WorldBase BuildingManagement2D

Steam👍 86%· 2.0KRAWG👍 48%· 25MC75

Year 2015Dev Northway GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Like Songs of Syx, it's known for deep simulation, survival mechanics and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping vibe casual

Steam GOG itch.io

#3Dwarf Fortress

82

Dwarf Fortress

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyBase BuildingManagementExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 31KIGDB84OC90· 13

Dev Bay 12 GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Songs of Syx, expect deep simulation, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping vibe casual

#4Ultimate Arena

88

Ultimate Arena

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalCasualSandbox WorldFantasy2DIsometricPixel Art

Steam👍 80%· 992RAWG👍 14%· 21

Year 2016Dev TriverskePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Linux

✓ Like Songs of Syx, it's known for turn-based strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping survival mechanics

#5Crusader Kings II

85

Crusader Kings II

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloSandbox WorldFantasyMedievalIsometric

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed Songs of Syx, expect turn-based strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

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

#6Crusader Kings III

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Crusader Kings III

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalSandbox WorldMedievalManagementIsometric

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed Songs of Syx, expect deep simulation, turn-based strategy and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, real-time strategy and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping survival mechanics

#7Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

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Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

TacticalSandbox World2DPixel ArtMelee

Steam👍 96%· 42K

Year 2023Dev Ivy SlyPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Like Songs of Syx, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat, while skipping survival mechanics

75

Shelter

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloCasualOpen WorldExplorationStealth

Steam👍 85%· 3.7KRAWG👍 62%· 128MC69IGDB75· 2

Year 2013Dev Might and Delight · 4EversGamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Songs of Syx: deep simulation, survival mechanics and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, roguelike runs and strong narrative focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

50

Dorfromantik

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloTacticalCasualSandbox WorldBase BuildingManagement

Steam👍 96%· 29KRAWG👍 80%· 220OC83· 30

Year 2022Dev Toukana InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Songs of Syx: deep simulation, turn-based strategy and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, card game strategy and vibe relaxing, while skipping survival mechanics

Steam GOG Nintendo

#10Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic)

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Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic)

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloFantasyBase BuildingManagementIsometricPixel Art

Steam👍 96%· 1.1K

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

✓ Like Songs of Syx, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling and historical setting, while skipping sandbox freedom

#11MASSIVE CHALICE

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MASSIVE CHALICE

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalFantasyMedievalManagement

Steam👍 72%· 1.9KRAWG👍 36%· 131MC73IGDB70· 3OC74· 32

Year 2015Dev Double Fine ProductionsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Songs of Syx, expect deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, roguelike runs and deep RPG systems, while skipping sandbox freedom

#12Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution

86

Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricMultiplayer

IGDB81· 8

Year 2008Dev Firaxis Games · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Songs of Syx, expect deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with historical setting and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping sandbox freedom

#13Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

85

Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalFantasyBase BuildingManagementIsometric

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

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

✓ Like Songs of Syx, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: historical setting and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping sandbox freedom

Steam Epic Xbox

#14Advance Wars

84

Advance Wars

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalIsometric2DPixel Art

IGDB100· 1

Year 2001Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Songs of Syx: deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping sandbox freedom

#15Advance Wars: Dual Strike

84

Advance Wars: Dual Strike

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalIsometric2DMultiplayer

IGDB91· 3

Year 2005Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

✓ Like Songs of Syx, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping sandbox freedom

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Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization

Turn-Based Strat · Simulation

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Sid Meier's Civilization® V

Turn-Based Strat · Simulation

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Simulation · RPG

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Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri

Turn-Based Strat · Simulation

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Pokémon Stadium 2

Simulation · Turn-Based Strat

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Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth

Turn-Based Strat · Simulation

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Turmoil

Simulation · Turn-Based Strat

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Poker Night at the Inventory

Deck Builder · Sports

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Deck Builder · Sports

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Card City Nights

Deck Builder · Adventure

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