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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 24 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Kenshi, Imagine Earth and Frostpunk top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Wandering Village.

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to The Wandering Village is Kenshi — scoring 84/100 on our similarity scale. Imagine Earth and Frostpunk follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like The Wandering Village

24 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

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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

#2Imagine EarthClosest on world

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Imagine Earth

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SoloRelaxingSandbox WorldProceduralSci-FiPost-ApocalypticBase BuildingManagementIsometric

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, turn-based strategy and setting space, while skipping survival mechanics

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 The Wandering Village: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100World100Tone77Progression73Setting68

#3FrostpunkClosest on visuals

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Frostpunk

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SoloPost-ApocalypticSci-FiBase BuildingManagementIsometric

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 survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping sandbox freedom

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 The Wandering Village: tone.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Progression92Setting88Tone0

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Sunless Sea

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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

#5The Mims Beginning

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The Mims Beginning

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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.

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#6Impossible Creatures Steam Edition

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Impossible Creatures Steam Edition

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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

#7Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun

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Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun

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SoloSci-FiPost-ApocalypticIsometricMultiplayer

Year 1999Dev Westwood Studios · Electronic ArtsOn PC

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

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

It predates The Wandering Village by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Setting85Game mode55

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Dune 2000

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SoloSci-FiPost-ApocalypticIsometricMultiplayer

Year 1998Dev Westwood Studios · Electronic ArtsOn PC

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world

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

It predates The Wandering Village by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Setting85Game mode55

#9Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2

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Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2

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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

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Maia

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SoloProceduralSandbox WorldSci-FiBase BuildingManagementEarly 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 survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings setting space and crafting mechanics, while skipping roguelike runs

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 The Wandering Village: setting.

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

It predates The Wandering Village by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression87Setting36

#11Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds

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Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds

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SoloSci-FiBase BuildingIsometricMultiplayer

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, multiplayer gameplay and visual 2d, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from The Wandering Village: setting.

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

Genre100Visuals87Game mode54Progression54Setting42

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Plague Inc.

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SoloSci-FiIsometricTacticalDark

IGDB80· 1

Year 2012Dev Ndemic CreationsOn PC · Android · iOS

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

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat tactical and horror setting, while skipping sandbox freedom

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

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

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting33Tone0

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Pikmin

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SoloSci-FiIsometric

IGDB80· 1

Year 2001Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Gradiente

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from The Wandering Village: setting.

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

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting40

#14Dune II: The Building of a Dynasty

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Dune II: The Building of a Dynasty

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SoloSci-FiIsometric

Year 1992Dev Westwood Studios · Virgin Games

✓ Nearly identical: real-time strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: deep simulation.

Where it drifts furthest from The Wandering Village: setting.

It predates The Wandering Village by 33 years, with what that implies technically.

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#15New World: Aeternum

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New World: Aeternum

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SoloSci-Fi

Steam👍 48%· 529MC43OC72· 66

Year 2014Dev Elder Games · Headup GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: real-time strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: deep simulation.

An accomplished, old-school, indie, futuristic Sci-fi RTS with RPG elements!! Play as Daniel Hanson, commander of the first expedition to planet Meridian and uncover the dark secrets it holds! Shape the world around you with every decision you make and through every dialogue with your crew.

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 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting42

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