What is the best game similar to Terra Invicta?

The closest game to Terra Invicta is Stellaris, scoring 84/100 on our similarity scale. They share 11 gameplay attributes, including real-time strategy, deep simulation and turn-based strategy. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like Terra Invicta?

The three closest games to Terra Invicta are: 1. Stellaris (84/100, 11 shared attributes) 2. Victoria II (79/100, 9 shared attributes) 3. Imagine Earth (78/100, 9 shared attributes). All share Terra Invicta's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 12 dimensions.

Is Victoria II similar to Terra Invicta?

Yes, very much so — Victoria II scores 79/100 similarity to Terra Invicta. They share 9 attributes, including real-time strategy and turn-based strategy. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.

What RTS games are similar to Terra Invicta?

The best RTS games similar to Terra Invicta are Stellaris, Victoria II, Imagine Earth and Europa Universalis III. All share the RTS genre alongside other key Terra Invicta attributes like real-time strategy, deep simulation and turn-based strategy.

How is similarity to Terra Invicta calculated?

We compare Terra Invicta against every game in our catalog using 12 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Terra Invicta experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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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.

If Terra Invicta left you wanting more, this list of 50 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — real-time strategy, sandbox world and combat tactical — and is ranked by a similarity score computed across 12 attributes. Stellaris comes closest (84/100).

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Top games similar to Terra Invicta

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Terra Invicta. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1StellarisClosest overall match

iRank82

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloTacticalSandbox WorldSci-FiHistoricalManagementIsometric

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 turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, procedural generation and setting space, while skipping early access

Nova Edition Stellaris Nova Edition includes:Digital Original SoundtrackThe Stellaris soundtrack delivers two and a half hours of original music, including bonus tracks and alternate versions not included in the game.

It predates Terra Invicta by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG

#2Victoria IIClosest on world

iRank87

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloTacticalSandbox WorldHistoricalManagement

Steam👍 92%· 20KIGDB76· 1

Year 2010Dev Paradox InteractiveOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, turn-based strategy and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with multiplayer gameplay, while skipping setting scifi

It predates Terra Invicta by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Imagine EarthClosest on game mode

iRank81

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSandbox WorldSci-FiManagementIsometric

Steam👍 82%· 955OC80· 12

Year 2021Dev Serious BrothersPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe relaxing and procedural generation, while skipping combat tactical

Planetary Colonization Imagine Earth is a real-time planet simulation and a build up strategy game. Your job as a space colony manager is to explore and populate distant planets. Build up thriving and profitable colonies on a global scale and trade resources and goods into space.

Where it drifts furthest from Terra Invicta: setting and visuals.

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Steam GOG Epic

#4Europa Universalis III

iRank79

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSandbox WorldHistoricalIsometricMultiplayer

Steam👍 83%· 2.0KIGDB70· 1

Year 2007Dev Paradox InteractiveOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, turn-based strategy and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with multiplayer gameplay, while skipping combat tactical

It predates Terra Invicta by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Visuals100Setting79Game mode54

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SoloSandbox WorldManagementIsometricBase Building

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 base building, while skipping turn-based strategy

Tropico 4 is a simulator/strategy game, where the player takes control of a small island nation as its president. The game is the fourth installment in the series, which have seen lots of changes throughout its existence.

It predates Terra Invicta by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Xbox

#6Stronghold 2: Steam Edition

iRank81

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloTacticalSandbox WorldHistoricalManagementIsometric

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, setting medieval and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping turn-based strategy

Stronghold 2 is a real time strategy computer game released in April 2005 in which the player develops a stronghold in the middle ages. It is the sequel to Stronghold, released in 2001, also by Firefly Studios.

It predates Terra Invicta by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam

#7RollerCoaster Tycoon 2

iRank80

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSandbox WorldManagementIsometricMultiplayer

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, multiplayer gameplay and visual pixel, while skipping turn-based strategy

It predates Terra Invicta by 24 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals86Game mode82

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloTacticalHistoricalIsometricMultiplayer

Steam👍 95%· 17KIGDB91· 3

Year 2004Dev The Creative Assembly · SegaOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, turn-based strategy and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, ranged combat and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping sandbox freedom

It predates Terra Invicta by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Setting78Combat73Game mode54

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSandbox WorldIsometricFantasy

IGDB73· 3

Year 2005Dev Lionhead Studios · Feral InteractiveOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Terra Invicta: setting.

It predates Terra Invicta by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Maia

iRank44

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSandbox WorldSci-FiManagementEarly Access

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 setting space, while skipping turn-based strategy

About This Game Maia is a strange and hostile alien world, toxic to humans, yet lush with new life. Your mission is to colonise this poison eden, survive it's dangers and establish humanity's first foothold in the stars.

Where it drifts furthest from Terra Invicta: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Terra Invicta.

It predates Terra Invicta by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World68Progression56Setting42

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSandbox WorldHistoricalIsometricMultiplayer

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, setting medieval and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping turn-based strategy

A life simulation where you control a dynasty through various professions.

It predates Terra Invicta by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam

#12Star Wars: Empire at War

iRank90

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloTacticalSci-FiHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 98%· 42KIGDB73· 2

Year 2006Dev Petroglyph Games · LucasArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, setting space and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

It predates Terra Invicta by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam

#13Commander: Conquest of the Americas

iRank57

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloTacticalHistoricalManagementMultiplayer

Steam👍 52%· 188MC68

Year 2010Dev Nitro GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping sandbox freedom

Combining elements from both trading and strategy games, Commander: Conquest of the Americas will appeal to a wide range of players. Players take charge of one of the many European powers aiming to conquer the New World.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Terra Invicta.

It predates Terra Invicta by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting69Game mode62Progression61

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Steam

#14Frostpunk

iRank88

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSci-FiManagementIsometricNarrative

Steam👍 93%· 134KRAWG👍 88%· 1.1KMC85IGDB86· 9OC86· 103

Year 2018Dev 11 Bit Studios · 11 bit studiosPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping turn-based strategy

In an ultimately frozen world, people develop steam-powered technology to oppose the overwhelming cold. The city ruler has to manage both the inhabitants and the infrastracture the citizens live in.

Where it drifts furthest from Terra Invicta: setting.

It predates Terra Invicta by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#15Plague Inc.

iRank80

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloTacticalSci-FiIsometricDark

IGDB80· 1

Year 2012Dev Ndemic CreationsOn PC · Android · iOS

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Terra Invicta: setting.

It predates Terra Invicta by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Terra Invicta, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

East India Company

RTS · Simulation

Impossible Creatures Steam Edition

RTS · Simulation

Pharaoh

RTS · Simulation

Napoleon: Total War

RTS · Turn-Based Strat

Evil Genius

RTS · Simulation

Total War: THREE KINGDOMS

RTS · Turn-Based Strat

The Mims Beginning

RTS · Simulation

Medieval: Total War

RTS · Turn-Based Strat

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade

RTS

Company of Heroes 2

RTS · Simulation

Ironclad Tactics

RTS · Deck Builder

Theme Park

RTS · Simulation

Dawn of Discovery

RTS · Simulation

Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive

RTS

Command & Conquer: Red Alert

RTS

The Settlers III

RTS · Simulation

Homeworld

RTS · Adventure

StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm

RTS

Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2

RTS

World in Conflict

RTS

Cossacks: European Wars

RTS

Rise of Nations

RTS

StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void

RTS

Command & Conquer: Generals

RTS

Pikmin

RTS · Adventure

Total Annihilation

RTS

Anno 1602: Creation of a New World

RTS · Simulation

A Game of Dwarves

RTS · Simulation

Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings

RTS

Lazerbait

RTS

Pikmin 3

RTS · Adventure

Command & Conquer

RTS

Company of Heroes - Legacy Edition

RTS

Empire Earth

RTS

Dune II: The Building of a Dynasty

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What is the best game similar to Terra Invicta?: The closest game to Terra Invicta is Stellaris, scoring 84/100 on our similarity scale. They share 11 gameplay attributes, including real-time strategy, deep simulation and turn-based strategy. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Terra Invicta?: The three closest games to Terra Invicta are: 1. Stellaris (84/100, 11 shared attributes) 2. Victoria II (79/100, 9 shared attributes) 3. Imagine Earth (78/100, 9 shared attributes). All share Terra Invicta's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 12 dimensions.
Is Victoria II similar to Terra Invicta?: Yes, very much so — Victoria II scores 79/100 similarity to Terra Invicta. They share 9 attributes, including real-time strategy and turn-based strategy. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RTS games are similar to Terra Invicta?: The best RTS games similar to Terra Invicta are Stellaris, Victoria II, Imagine Earth and Europa Universalis III. All share the RTS genre alongside other key Terra Invicta attributes like real-time strategy, deep simulation and turn-based strategy.
How is similarity to Terra Invicta calculated?: We compare Terra Invicta against every game in our catalog using 12 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Terra Invicta experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.