12 Simulation games like Stronghold Kingdoms that you should try

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We filtered the 47 games similar to Stronghold Kingdoms down to the 12 that fit the “Simulation” category. Hearts of Iron IV, RimWorld and DEFCON top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Stronghold Kingdoms.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

The best simulation games like Stronghold Kingdoms

12 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

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

#1Hearts of Iron IV

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPTacticalSandbox WorldOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 90%· 365KRAWG👍 83%· 381MC83IGDB84· 6OC83· 22

Year 2016Dev Paradox Development Studio · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~8hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, deep simulation and real-time strategy

≠ Its own twist: competitive edge and melee combat, while skipping setting medieval

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalSandbox WorldOpen WorldHistoricalBase BuildingExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 98%· 239KRAWG👍 87%· 620MC87IGDB75· 2OC86· 11

Year 2016Dev Ludeon StudiosPlaytime ~19hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, deep simulation and real-time strategy

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, procedural generation and setting scifi, while skipping setting medieval

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#3DEFCON

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

Co-opPvPOnlineSoloMultiplayerTacticalOpen WorldHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 87%· 4.3KRAWG👍 51%· 176MC84IGDB85· 2

Year 2006Dev Introversion SoftwarePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, deep simulation and real-time strategy

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, strong narrative focus and resource management, while skipping sandbox freedom

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPTacticalHistoricalBase BuildingExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 85%· 68KIGDB81· 4OC79· 21

Year 2018Dev Shiro Games · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, deep simulation and real-time strategy

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and punishing difficulty, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#5Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalHistoricalBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 87%· 87KRAWG👍 81%· 238MC76

Year 2013Dev Creative Assembly · SEGAPlaytime ~15hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and real-time strategy

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#6Armello

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

PvPSoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalIsometric

Steam👍 82%· 16KIGDB73· 6OC79· 59

Year 2015Dev League of GeeksOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping real-time strategy

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalMedievalIsometricFree to Play

IGDB75· 8

Year 2017Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Android · iOS

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, deep simulation and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat and fantasy world, while skipping real-time strategy

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalMedieval

Steam👍 89%· 16KRAWG👍 82%· 741MC81IGDB82· 14OC81· 99

Year 2014Dev Versus EvilPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, ranged combat and fantasy world, while skipping real-time strategy

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalHistoricalMedievalIsometric

Steam👍 79%· 3.0KIGDB87· 9OC84· 70

Year 2018Dev Stoic · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping real-time strategy

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#10Jagged Alliance: Crossfire

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalIsometricLootSkill Tree

Steam👍 61%· 332MC63IGDB60· 1

Year 2012Dev Coreplay · THQ NordicPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, deep simulation and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping real-time strategy

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalOpen WorldExplorationNarrative

Steam👍 94%· 6.0KIGDB90· 1OC89· 22

Year 2025Dev YCJY GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, deep simulation and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, roguelike runs and strong narrative focus, while skipping real-time strategy

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalBase BuildingIsometricFantasy

IGDB85· 11OC85· 48

Year 2013Dev Silicon Studio · Nintendo

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, deep simulation and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping real-time strategy

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