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We filtered the 50 games similar to Thronefall down to the 20 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Kingdom: New Lands, Stronghold Crusader and Stronghold top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Thronefall.

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Thronefall is Kingdom: New Lands — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Stronghold Crusader and Stronghold follow close behind.

#1Kingdom: New Lands96 #2Stronghold Crusader86 #3Stronghold86 #4Stronghold HD (2012)85 #5Kingdom: Classic83

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Thronefall

20 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

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

#1Kingdom: New Lands

96

Kingdom: New Lands

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloFantasyMedievalBase BuildingNarrative

Steam👍 86%· 12KIGDB75· 2OC73· 12

Year 2016Dev Licorice · Raw FuryOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of tower defense games: tower defense planning, deep simulation and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping fighting mechanics

#2Stronghold Crusader

86

Stronghold Crusader

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloTacticalMeleeMedievalFantasyBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 98%· 21KIGDB80· 1

Year 2002Dev Firefly Studios · Take-Two InteractiveOn PC

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing deep simulation, tower defense planning and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, real-time strategy and sandbox world, while skipping fighting mechanics

86

Stronghold

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloTacticalMeleeMedievalFantasyBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 10K

Year 2001Dev Firefly Studios · Take-Two InteractiveOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing deep simulation, tower defense planning and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus, while skipping fighting mechanics

#4Stronghold HD (2012)

85

Stronghold HD (2012)

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloTacticalMedievalFantasyBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 10KRAWG👍 82%· 310MC81

Year 2012Dev FireFly StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of tower defense games: deep simulation, tower defense planning and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus, while skipping fighting mechanics

#5Kingdom: Classic

83

Kingdom: Classic

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloFantasyMedievalBase BuildingRanged

Steam👍 91%· 23KIGDB70· 2

Year 2015Dev Licorice · Raw FuryOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of tower defense games: deep simulation, survival mechanics and tower defense planning

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and roguelike runs, while skipping fighting mechanics

#6Craft The World

83

Craft The World

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloFantasyMedievalBase BuildingMultiplayer

Steam👍 88%· 17KRAWG👍 75%· 157

Year 2014Dev Dekovir EntertainmentPlaytime ~9hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with deep simulation, survival mechanics and tower defense planning

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling, while skipping fighting mechanics

#7Kingdom Two Crowns

81

Kingdom Two Crowns

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloFantasyMedievalBase BuildingMultiplayer

Steam👍 90%· 38KOC78· 25

Year 2018Dev Noio · Raw FuryOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, deep simulation and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and strong narrative focus, while skipping fighting mechanics

#8Defenders of Ardania

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Defenders of Ardania

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloFantasyMedievalIsometricMultiplayer

Steam👍 35%· 122MC58IGDB56· 4

Year 2012Dev Most Wanted Entertainment · Deep SilverPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, fantasy world and setting medieval

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, combat magic and historical setting, while skipping deep simulation

54

Clash Royale

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

TacticalFantasyMedievalIsometricMultiplayer

Year 2016Dev SupercellOn Android · iOS

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, combat tactical and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, card game strategy and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

#10Songs of Syx

51

Songs of Syx

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalFantasyMedievalBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 8.2K

Year 2020Dev Jake the Dev · Jakob de LavalPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Thronefall, it's known for deep simulation, survival mechanics and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, turn-based strategy and vibe casual, while skipping tower defense planning

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#11MASSIVE CHALICE

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MASSIVE CHALICE

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalMeleeFantasyMedieval

Steam👍 72%· 1.9KRAWG👍 36%· 131MC73IGDB70· 3OC74· 32

Year 2015Dev Double Fine ProductionsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Thronefall, expect deep simulation, combat tactical and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs, while skipping tower defense planning

93

Dwarfs!?

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloFantasyBase BuildingIsometricCasual

Steam👍 78%· 1.1KRAWG👍 18%· 56

Year 2011Dev Power of 2 · Tripwire InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, deep simulation and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, sandbox freedom and vibe casual, while skipping fighting mechanics

#13Go Home Dinosaurs!

93

Go Home Dinosaurs!

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloFantasyIsometricCasualCozy

Steam👍 87%· 623MC79

Year 2013Dev Fire Hose GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping deep simulation

#14Zombie Pirates

93

Zombie Pirates

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloFantasyIsometricCasualDark

Steam👍 58%· 60

Year 2010Dev Dust Devil Studios · Strategy FirstPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing tower defense planning, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping deep simulation

#15Rise to Ruins

93

Rise to Ruins

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloFantasyBase BuildingSandbox WorldProcedural

Steam👍 88%· 7.7KRAWG👍 68%· 40

Year 2019Dev Raymond Doerr · SixtyGig GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing tower defense planning, deep simulation and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, roguelike runs and sandbox world, while skipping fighting mechanics

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