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We filtered the 50 games similar to Startopia down to the 31 that fit the “Simulation” category. Black & White, Victoria II and The Guild II top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Startopia.

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Year 2001Dev Mucky Foot Productions

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Within the “Simulation” category, the closest game to Startopia is Black & White — scoring 88/100 on our similarity scale. Victoria II and The Guild II follow close behind.

#1Black & White88 #2Victoria II87 #3The Guild II87 #4Europa Universalis III86 #5The Guild II Renaissance86

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The best simulation games like Startopia

31 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

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

#1Black & White

88

Black & White

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldMagicOpen World

Year 2001Dev Lionhead Studios · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, open world exploration and combat magic, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

87

Victoria II

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldManagementTactical

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, combat tactical and historical setting, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

87

The Guild II

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldThird PersonHistorical

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 cozy, relaxing feel

#4Europa Universalis III

86

Europa Universalis III

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldHistoricalIsometric

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, historical setting and visual isometric, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

#5The Guild II Renaissance

86

The Guild II Renaissance

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCozySandbox WorldBase BuildingManagement

Steam👍 83%· 4.0KRAWG👍 67%· 84MC56

Year 2010Dev Runeforge Games Studio · THQ NordicPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, open world exploration and setting medieval, while skipping setting scifi

85

Stronghold 2

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldBase BuildingManagement

Steam👍 89%· 5.6KIGDB70· 3

Year 2005Dev Firefly Studios · 2K GamesOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, combat tactical and melee combat, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

#7Stronghold 2: Steam Edition

85

Stronghold 2: Steam Edition

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldBase BuildingManagement

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, combat tactical and setting medieval, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

#8Stronghold 3 Gold

85

Stronghold 3 Gold

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldBase BuildingManagement

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, combat tactical and ranged combat, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

84

Tropico 4

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSandbox WorldBase BuildingManagementIsometric

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 visual isometric, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

84

Stonehearth

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCozySandbox WorldBase BuildingManagementThird Person

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 survival mechanics, deep RPG systems and open world exploration, while skipping setting scifi

83

Maia

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSandbox WorldSci-FiSpaceBase BuildingManagement

Steam👍 44%· 1.1K

Year 2013Dev Simon Roth · Machine StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, procedural generation and crafting mechanics, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

#12RollerCoaster Tycoon 2

83

RollerCoaster Tycoon 2

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldManagementCasual

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 vibe casual, visual isometric and visual pixel, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

83

Stellaris

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldSpaceSci-FiManagement

Steam👍 86%· 194KRAWG👍 84%· 693MC78IGDB79· 11OC81· 42

Year 2016Dev Paradox Development Studio · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~10hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and procedural generation, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

#14Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds

88

Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerSci-FiBase BuildingMelee

Steam👍 91%· 4.6K

Year 2001Dev LucasArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, visual isometric and visual 2d, while skipping sandbox freedom

#15Supreme Commander

88

Supreme Commander

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerSci-FiSpaceBase Building

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 setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings co op and visual isometric, while skipping sandbox freedom

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