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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 33 games similar to Travellin Cats in China down to the 7 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Crusader Kings III, Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI and Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Travellin Cats in China.

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The best games like Travellin Cats in China on PlayStation

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Travellin Cats in China. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

#1Crusader Kings IIIClosest on genre

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalNarrativeHistoricalManagement

Steam👍 90%· 140KRAWG👍 89%· 465MC86IGDB91· 3OC90· 94

Year 2020Dev Paradox Developement Studios · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Travellin Cats in China, expect deep simulation, deep RPG systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, real-time strategy and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping open world exploration

A grand strategy game about dynasties rather than borders: characters have traits, stress, secrets and lifespans, and most of the story comes from managing relatives who want what you have. Far more approachable than CK2. Warfare is the shallow part, and once you understand the systems the difficulty largely disappears past the first century.

Where it drifts furthest from Travellin Cats in China: world and visuals.

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#2Sid Meier’s Civilization® VIClosest overall match

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalHistoricalManagementMultiplayer

Steam👍 86%· 374KRAWG👍 88%· 1.4KMC88IGDB87· 20OC89· 95

Year 2016Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Travellin Cats in China, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, multiplayer gameplay and base building, while skipping deep RPG systems

The sixth installment in Sid Meier’s Civilization series.

Where it drifts furthest from Travellin Cats in China: visuals.

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#3Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalHistoricalMultiplayerFantasy

IGDB81· 8

Year 2008Dev Firaxis Games · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Travellin Cats in China, expect deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, multiplayer gameplay and visual isometric, while skipping deep RPG systems

Civilization compressed for consoles: games finish in a couple of hours, the tech tree is trimmed hard, and turns are fast enough to play with a controller comfortably. That compression is the trade — the diplomacy and economic layers are thin, and anyone coming from the PC entries will find the strategic ceiling low.

Where it drifts furthest from Travellin Cats in China: visuals.

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#4TurmoilClosest on setting

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalHistoricalManagement2D

Steam👍 93%· 16KOC72· 11

Year 2016Dev Gamious · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Like Travellin Cats in China, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Travellin Cats in China: tone and game mode.

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Steam GOG Epic

#560 Seconds!Closest on game mode

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloTacticalNarrativeOpen WorldManagement2D

Steam👍 85%· 12KIGDB80· 1OC58· 10

Year 2015Dev Robot Gentleman StudiosOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Travellin Cats in China, expect deep simulation, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and puzzle design, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Travellin Cats in China: setting and tone.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldManagement2D

Steam👍 89%· 1.6KRAWG👍 30%· 20IGDB80· 1OC66· 10

Year 2013Dev Teyon · AGM PLAYISMPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ If you enjoyed Travellin Cats in China, expect deep simulation, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, tower defense planning and puzzle design, while skipping deep RPG systems

Welcome to Unholy Heights, a mashup of Tower Defense and Apartment Management Simulation! The Devil has converted a tenement building into monsters-only housing, and has big plans for the future. Sucker monsters into moving into your building, charge them rent and keep them happy by buying them furniture.

Where it drifts furthest from Travellin Cats in China: tone.

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#7This War of MineClosest on tone

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GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloTacticalNarrativeHistoricalManagement2D

Steam👍 94%· 97KRAWG👍 83%· 1.2KMC83OC85· 57

Year 2014Dev 11 Bit Studios · 11 bit studiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Shared with Travellin Cats in China: deep simulation, strong narrative focus and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep RPG systems

A small town surrounded by war. The usual order is irrevocably violated, you have to survive, but you are not a soldier and certainly not a superhero. The player controls a group of two to four civilians selected from twelve characters. The goal is simple - to survive the war.

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Steam GOG Epic

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