8 Games with a fantasy setting like Space Haven that you should try

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 32 games similar to Space Haven down to the 8 that fit the “Fantasy” category. The Mims Beginning, Kenshi and Rusty's Retirement top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Space Haven.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Space Haven

8 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.

#1The Mims BeginningClosest on game mode

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GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSci-FiFantasySpaceBase BuildingManagement

Steam👍 76%· 290

Year 2016Dev Squatting Penguins · Ultimate GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Space Haven: deep simulation, setting scifi and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, adventure storytelling and vibe casual, while skipping deep RPG systems

Previews:Video game news outlets had this to say on 2 years old beta demo - bear in mind that the game underwent dramatic development since then: "The gameplay so far feels pretty solid, and is very much in line with what you’d expect from a city builder.

Where it drifts furthest from Space Haven: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Space Haven.

It predates Space Haven by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2KenshiClosest on world

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GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

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.

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloSandbox WorldFantasySci-FiManagementBase BuildingPixel ArtIsometric

Steam👍 97%· 15K

Year 2024Dev Mister Morris GamesPlaytime ~18hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, vibe casual and vibe relaxing, while skipping deep RPG systems

Rusty's Retirement is an idle-farming simulator designed to sit at the bottom of your screen allowing you to work on other tasks while caring for your farm! Grow crops: Plant crops and watch Rusty get to work as he waters, nurtures, and harvests.

Where it drifts furthest from Space Haven: setting.

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#4ForagerClosest overall match

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GenreStrategySubgenreColony 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.

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand 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.

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity 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.

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GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloFantasyManagementBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 29KRAWG👍 70%· 60

Year 2022Dev Sokpop CollectivePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing deep simulation, survival mechanics and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, roguelike runs and turn-based strategy, while skipping deep RPG systems

Stacklands is a village builder where you stack cards to collect food, build structures, and fight creatures. For example, dragging a 'Villager' card on top of a 'Berry Bush' card will spawn 'Berry' cards which the villagers can eat to survive!

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

Genre100Game mode100Progression88Visuals60Setting32World0

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyBase BuildingExplorationManagementIsometricPixel ArtEarly Access

Steam👍 95%· 8.2K

Year 2020Dev Jake the Dev · Jakob de LavalPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Space Haven, it's known for deep simulation, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, vibe casual and combat tactical, while skipping deep RPG systems

Inspired by Nordic mythology and fused with nostalgia from the ’80s-’90s, Songs of Syx aims to deliver a unique city-builder experience on an epic scale. You start off as a colony-sim, and tend to your minions, micromanage your assets and try to stay off your neighbor’s radar.

Where it drifts furthest from Space Haven: setting.

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