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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 32 games similar to Space Haven down to the 5 that fit the “RPG” category. Forager, Fallout Shelter and Kenshi top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Space Haven.

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GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim
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Year 2026Dev Bugbyte Ltd.

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Within the “RPG” category, the closest game to Space Haven is Forager — scoring 86/100 on our similarity scale. Fallout Shelter and Kenshi follow close behind.

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The best rPG games like Space Haven

5 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Space Haven. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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.

#1Forager
Forager
StrategyColony Sim
SoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyCraftingExplorationBase BuildingManagementPixel ArtIsometric
Steam👍 90%· 43KIGDB71· 4OC76· 28
Year 2019Dev Hop Frog · Humble BundleOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing survival mechanics, deep simulation and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping setting space

Where it drifts furthest from Space Haven: setting.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals86Game mode70Setting31
Fallout Shelter
StrategyColony Sim
SoloSandbox WorldSci-FiBase BuildingManagementCrafting
Steam👍 88%· 81KIGDB68· 9
Year 2015Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing deep simulation, deep RPG systems and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, vibe casual and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping open world exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Space Haven: visuals and setting.

It predates Space Haven by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Progression94Game mode85World72Setting28Visuals0
#3Kenshi
Kenshi
StrategyRTS
SoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasySci-FiExplorationBase BuildingCraftingManagementIsometric
Steam👍 96%· 112KRAWG👍 77%· 191MC75IGDB84· 1
Year 2018Dev Lo-Fi GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Like Space Haven, it's known for sandbox freedom, deep simulation and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, adventure storytelling and stealth mechanics, while skipping setting space

A free-roaming squad based RPG. Focusing on open-ended sandbox gameplay features rather than a linear story. Be a trader, a thief, a rebel, a warlord, an adventurer, a farmer, a slave, or just food for the cannibals. Research new equipment and craft new gear.

Where it drifts furthest from Space Haven: setting.

It predates Space Haven by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Game mode100World100Progression91Visuals59Genre50Setting48
Dwarf Fortress
StrategyGrand Strategy
SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyBase BuildingManagementExplorationCraftingIsometric
Steam👍 95%· 31KIGDB84OC90· 13
Dev Bay 12 GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Space Haven, expect deep simulation, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping setting space

Where it drifts furthest from Space Haven: setting.

Game mode100Progression100World78Visuals77Genre50Setting32
My Time at Portia
StrategyCity Builder
SoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationCraftingBase Building
Steam👍 92%· 44KIGDB70· 10OC75· 70
Year 2019Dev Pathea Games · Team17On PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Space Haven, expect deep simulation, deep RPG systems and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe casual, while skipping setting space

Where it drifts furthest from Space Haven: visuals and setting.

Game mode100World100Progression88Genre50Setting25Visuals0

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