4 Hardcore games like They Are Billions that you should try

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We filtered the 45 games similar to They Are Billions down to the 4 that fit the “Hardcore” category. Pathologic 2, Darkest Dungeon® and Kingdom Rush top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to They Are Billions.

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The best hardcore games like They Are Billions

4 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to They Are Billions. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1Pathologic 2

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

SoloTacticalHardcoreDarkHorrorIsometric

Steam👍 92%· 12KIGDB63· 5OC70· 44

Year 2019Dev Ice-Pick Lodge · tinyBuildOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the classic CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalDarkHardcoreHorror

Steam👍 92%· 159KRAWG👍 86%· 1.4KMC84IGDB83· 10OC84· 80

Year 2016Dev Red Hook StudiosPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like They Are Billions, it's known for deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, roguelike runs and adventure storytelling, while skipping deep simulation

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

SoloTacticalHardcoreIsometricMelee

Steam👍 97%· 16KIGDB75· 1

Year 2011Dev Ironhide Game Studio · Armor GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Fits the classic CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, tower defense planning and real-time strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, vibe casual and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalHardcoreProcedural2D

Steam👍 95%· 6.7KIGDB90· 2OC87· 20

Year 2023Dev Roboatino · Goblinz PublishingPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like They Are Billions, it's known for deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, roguelike runs and card game strategy, while skipping deep simulation

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