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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 50 games similar to The Wandering Village down to the 20 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Kenshi, Sunless Sea and The Mims Beginning top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Wandering Village.

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to The Wandering Village is Kenshi — scoring 84/100 on our similarity scale. Sunless Sea and The Mims Beginning follow close behind.

#1Kenshi84 #2Sunless Sea61 #3The Mims Beginning52 #4Impossible Creatures Steam Edition52 #5Command & Conquer: Red Alert 243

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The best games with a fantasy setting like The Wandering Village

20 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Wandering Village. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

#1KenshiClosest overall match

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Kenshi

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSandbox WorldFantasySci-FiPost-ApocalypticExplorationBase BuildingManagementIsometric

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

Year 2018Dev Lo-Fi GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration, while skipping roguelike runs

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.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression79Visuals71World52

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Sunless Sea

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloProceduralFantasySci-FiExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 83%· 9.5KIGDB85· 4OC81· 28

Year 2015Dev Failbetter GamesOn Linux · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, survival mechanics and roguelike runs

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and horror tension, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from The Wandering Village: tone and progression.

It predates The Wandering Village by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals69World57Setting43Progression36

#3The Mims Beginning

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The Mims Beginning

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSci-FiFantasyBase BuildingManagement

Steam👍 76%· 290

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, vibe casual and setting space, while skipping sandbox freedom

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 The Wandering Village: tone and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for The Wandering Village.

It predates The Wandering Village by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression91Setting52Tone0Visuals0

#4Impossible Creatures Steam EditionClosest on visuals

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Impossible Creatures Steam Edition

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSci-FiFantasyBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 1.8KRAWG👍 75%· 32MC72IGDB73· 3

Year 2003Dev THQ NordicPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, combat tactical and historical setting, while skipping sandbox freedom

Update NotesPatch 3 not only brough more bug fixes but adds Workshop support to Impossible Creatures. Together with the great possibilities of the SDK (even with full C++ support) and the mod tools now the highest level of mod support comes with IC.

It predates The Wandering Village by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Progression59Game mode54Setting53

#5Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2

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Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloFantasySci-FiIsometricMultiplayer

IGDB90· 1

Year 2000Dev Westwood Pacific · Electronic ArtsOn PC

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, fantasy world and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: historical setting and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

It predates The Wandering Village by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode55Setting53

#6Black & White 2Closest on world

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Black & White 2

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSandbox WorldFantasyIsometric

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 and adventure storytelling, while skipping survival mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from The Wandering Village: setting.

It predates The Wandering Village by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100World64Setting36

#7Commander: Conquest of the AmericasClosest on progression

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Commander: Conquest of the Americas

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloFantasyManagementBase BuildingExploration

Steam👍 52%· 188MC68

Year 2010Dev Nitro GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and combat tactical, 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.

Where it drifts furthest from The Wandering Village: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for The Wandering Village.

It predates The Wandering Village by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Progression100Game mode62Setting25

#8Majesty Gold HD

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Majesty Gold HD

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SoloFantasyBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 589RAWG👍 87%· 101IGDB65· 1

Year 2001Dev Cyberlore Studios · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with setting medieval and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping sandbox freedom

The High Definition edition of Majesty Gold contains main game, the Northern Expansion Pack as well as 2 new quests and several other graphics and gameplay updates. Majesty is a Real-time strategy game with indirect control – your heroes have a will of their own!

Where it drifts furthest from The Wandering Village: setting.

It predates The Wandering Village by 24 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Progression88Game mode56Setting31

#9Dawn of Discovery

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Dawn of Discovery

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloFantasyBase BuildingManagementIsometric

IGDB72· 2

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

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping sandbox freedom

There are many unmet needs within the king’s empire - fulfill them, while both expanding and sustaining the vast society. Dawn of Discovery takes place in the year 1404, when King George’s land is suffering from severe droughts and brutal famine.

Where it drifts furthest from The Wandering Village: setting.

It predates The Wandering Village by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Progression89Game mode55Setting29

#10East India Company

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East India Company

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloFantasyManagementBase BuildingExploration

Steam👍 52%· 205MC67

Year 2009Dev Nitro GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, adventure storytelling and combat tactical, while skipping sandbox freedom

In East India Company, players will enjoy building the World's most powerful trading empire & engaging in vigorous battles in both single player & multiplayer modes, all within a breathtaking cinematic game environment.

Where it drifts furthest from The Wandering Village: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for The Wandering Village.

It predates The Wandering Village by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Progression100Game mode55Setting19

#11A Game of Dwarves

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A Game of Dwarves

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloFantasyBase BuildingIsometricCasual

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 fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual and crafting mechanics, while skipping sandbox freedom

A Dwarven Prince on a quest to reclaim his people’s stolen land will take you on a great journey. Explore a continent filled with buried treasures and unearth mysteries that have laid hidden since the Great War.

Where it drifts furthest from The Wandering Village: tone and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for The Wandering Village.

It predates The Wandering Village by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Progression52Setting38Tone0

#12Grand Ages: Rome

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Grand Ages: Rome

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloFantasyBase BuildingIsometricMultiplayer

Steam👍 75%· 807MC72IGDB70· 1

Year 2009Dev Haemimont Games · Kalypso MediaPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with historical setting, multiplayer gameplay and visual first person, while skipping sandbox freedom

Raise massive armies, embark on epic campaigns to expand the Empire, and take control of the known world! Engage in grand-scale city building and create magnificent cities with creativity and control like never before.

Where it drifts furthest from The Wandering Village: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for The Wandering Village.

It predates The Wandering Village by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals67Progression64Game mode54Setting28

#13Cossacks: European Wars

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Cossacks: European Wars

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloFantasyManagementIsometricMultiplayer

Steam👍 74%· 624IGDB80· 1

Year 2001Dev GSC Game World · cdv Software EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings combat tactical, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from The Wandering Village: setting and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for The Wandering Village.

It predates The Wandering Village by 24 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode55Progression46Setting28

#14Warcraft III: Reforged

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Warcraft III: Reforged

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloFantasyIsometricMultiplayerTactical

IGDB56· 6OC60· 36

Year 2020Dev Blizzard EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from The Wandering Village: setting.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode55Setting36

#15Rise of Nations

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Rise of Nations

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloFantasyIsometricMultiplayerTactical

IGDB92· 3

Year 2003Dev Big Huge Games · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical, ranged combat and historical setting, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from The Wandering Village: setting.

It predates The Wandering Village by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode55Setting25

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