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We filtered the 50 games similar to The Mims Beginning down to the 26 that fit the “Simulation” category. Kenshi, Black & White 2 and Commander: Conquest of the Americas top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Mims Beginning.

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Within the “Simulation” category, the closest game to The Mims Beginning is Kenshi — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Black & White 2 and Commander: Conquest of the Americas follow close behind.

#1Kenshi93 #2Black & White 293 #3Commander: Conquest of the Americas85 #4Dawn of Discovery83 #5East India Company83

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The best simulation games like The Mims Beginning

26 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

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

93

Kenshi

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloFantasySci-FiBase BuildingManagement

Steam👍 96%· 112KRAWG👍 77%· 191MC75IGDB84· 1

Year 2018Dev Lo-Fi GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, deep RPG systems and survival mechanics, while skipping vibe casual

#2Black & White 2

93

Black & White 2

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloFantasySandbox WorldIsometric

IGDB73· 3

Year 2005Dev Lionhead Studios · Feral InteractiveOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping vibe casual

#3Commander: Conquest of the Americas

85

Commander: Conquest of the Americas

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloFantasyManagementBase BuildingMultiplayer

Steam👍 52%· 188MC68

Year 2010Dev Nitro GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, combat tactical and historical setting, while skipping vibe casual

#4Dawn of Discovery

83

Dawn of Discovery

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloFantasyBase BuildingManagementMultiplayer

IGDB72· 2

Year 2009Dev Related Designs · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: historical setting, multiplayer gameplay and visual isometric, while skipping vibe casual

#5East India Company

83

East India Company

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloFantasyManagementBase BuildingMultiplayer

Steam👍 52%· 205MC67

Year 2009Dev Nitro GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, combat tactical and historical setting, while skipping vibe casual

96

Maia

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSci-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 setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, sandbox freedom and procedural generation, while skipping adventure storytelling

93

Evil Genius

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 3.6KRAWG👍 71%· 137MC75IGDB83· 4

Year 2004Dev Elixir Studios · RebellionPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design and visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

93

Tropico 4

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloBase BuildingManagementSandbox WorldIsometric

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 single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, sandbox world and visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

#9RollerCoaster Tycoon 2

92

RollerCoaster Tycoon 2

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloCasualManagementMultiplayerSandbox World

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 vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

#10A Game of Dwarves

92

A Game of Dwarves

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloCasualFantasyBase BuildingCrafting

Steam👍 63%· 552MC60IGDB66· 1

Year 2012Dev Zeal Game Studio · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings crafting mechanics and visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

91

Theme Park

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloIsometric

IGDB79· 2

Year 1994Dev Bullfrog Productions · OceanOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

#1218 Wheels of Steel: American Long Haul

91

18 Wheels of Steel: American Long Haul

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 73%· 516IGDB70· 1

Year 2007Dev SCS Software · RetroismPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with racing gameplay, open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping adventure storytelling

90

Hearthlands

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloBase BuildingManagementProceduralHistorical

Steam👍 83%· 414

Year 2014Dev Sergio · Sergio & SimonPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings procedural generation, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping adventure storytelling

90

Pharaoh

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloBase BuildingHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 92%· 2.5KIGDB70· 1

Year 1999Dev Impressions Games · Sierra EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: historical setting and visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

#15Imagine Earth

87

Imagine Earth

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSci-FiSpaceBase BuildingManagement3D

Steam👍 82%· 955OC80· 12

Year 2021Dev Serious BrothersPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, puzzle design and turn-based strategy, while skipping adventure storytelling

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