11 Narrative games like Travellin Cats in China that you should try

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We filtered the 33 games similar to Travellin Cats in China down to the 11 that fit the “Narrative” category. Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth, Shelter and Ultimate Arena top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Travellin Cats in China.

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The best narrative games like Travellin Cats in China

11 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

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.

#1Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalNarrativeMultiplayerSci-Fi

Steam👍 60%· 23KIGDB83· 11OC81· 67

Year 2014Dev Firaxis Games · 2K GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Travellin Cats in China: turn-based strategy, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, setting scifi and setting space, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#2Shelter

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldStealthCozy

Steam👍 85%· 3.7KRAWG👍 62%· 128MC69IGDB75· 2

Year 2013Dev Might and Delight · 4EversGamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Travellin Cats in China: deep simulation, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs, while skipping deep RPG systems

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalNarrativeHistorical2D

Steam👍 80%· 992RAWG👍 14%· 21

Year 2016Dev TriverskePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Linux

✓ Like Travellin Cats in China, it's known for turn-based strategy, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, horror tension and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#4Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloNarrativeManagement2DDark

Steam👍 86%· 2.0KRAWG👍 48%· 25MC75

Year 2015Dev Northway GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, sandbox freedom and horror tension, while skipping open world exploration

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

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#6Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

TacticalNarrative2DMeleeCozy

Steam👍 96%· 42K

Year 2023Dev Ivy SlyPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Like Travellin Cats in China, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, cozy, relaxing feel and sandbox world, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#7Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive

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GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloTacticalNarrativeHistoricalStealth

Steam👍 88%· 2.4K

Year 2001Dev Spellbound Entertainment · InfogramesOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Travellin Cats in China, expect strong narrative focus, combat tactical and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, stealth mechanics and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

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

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

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#107 Grand Steps: What Ancients Begat

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloNarrativeHistorical2DCasual

Steam👍 54%· 768RAWG👍 5%· 20IGDB40· 1

Year 2013Dev MousechiefPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Travellin Cats in China, it's known for turn-based strategy, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, adventure storytelling and puzzle design, while skipping deep RPG systems

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

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