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We filtered the 50 games similar to Tropico 6 down to the 34 that fit the “Simulation” category. Anno 2070, Stronghold 3 Gold and Europa Universalis IV top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Tropico 6.

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GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

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NarrativeSoloMultiplayer

Year 2019Dev Limbic Entertainment

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Steam ↗GOG ↗Epic ↗PS ↗Nintendo ↗

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Within the “Simulation” category, the closest game to Tropico 6 is Anno 2070 — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Stronghold 3 Gold and Europa Universalis IV follow close behind.

#1Anno 207097 #2Stronghold 3 Gold96 #3Europa Universalis IV94 #4Europa Universalis III91 #5The Guild II91

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The best simulation games like Tropico 6

34 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Tropico 6. 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.

97

Anno 2070

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeSandbox WorldBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 61%· 13KRAWG👍 71%· 157MC83IGDB75· 1

Year 2011Dev Blue Byte · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~11hOn PC

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi and exploration and discovery, while skipping visual topdown

#2Stronghold 3 Gold

96

Stronghold 3 Gold

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSandbox WorldBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 33%· 4.8KRAWG👍 28%· 50IGDB52· 3

Year 2012Dev FireFly StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, combat tactical and ranged combat, while skipping strong narrative focus

#3Europa Universalis IV

94

Europa Universalis IV

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSandbox WorldManagementIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 136KRAWG👍 83%· 396MC87IGDB85· 2

Year 2013Dev Paradox Development Studio · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, open world exploration and combat tactical, while skipping strong narrative focus

#4Europa Universalis III

91

Europa Universalis III

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldIsometricHistorical

Steam👍 83%· 2.0KIGDB70· 1

Year 2007Dev Paradox InteractiveOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, sandbox freedom and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy and historical setting, while skipping strong narrative focus

91

The Guild II

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldIsometricHistorical

IGDB68· 2

Year 2008Dev Trine Game Studios · JoWooD ProductionsPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping strong narrative focus

91

Victoria II

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldManagementTactical

Steam👍 92%· 20KIGDB76· 1

Year 2010Dev Paradox InteractiveOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, combat tactical and historical setting, while skipping strong narrative focus

90

Stronghold 2

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldBase BuildingManagementIsometricTop-Down

Steam👍 89%· 5.6KIGDB70· 3

Year 2005Dev Firefly Studios · 2K GamesOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, combat tactical and melee combat, while skipping strong narrative focus

#8Stronghold 2: Steam Edition

90

Stronghold 2: Steam Edition

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldBase BuildingManagementIsometricTop-Down

Steam👍 89%· 5.6KRAWG👍 68%· 40

Year 2005Dev FireFly Studios · 2K GamesOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, combat tactical and setting medieval, while skipping strong narrative focus

90

Stellaris

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerNarrativeSandbox WorldManagementIsometric

Steam👍 86%· 194KRAWG👍 84%· 693MC78IGDB79· 11OC81· 42

Year 2016Dev Paradox Development Studio · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~10hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, procedural generation and combat tactical, while skipping co op

#10Plague Inc: Evolved

89

Plague Inc: Evolved

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSandbox WorldIsometric

Steam👍 94%· 62KRAWG👍 86%· 667MC80IGDB80· 3

Year 2015Dev Ndemic CreationsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, vibe casual and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping strong narrative focus

88

Stonehearth

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSandbox WorldBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 75%· 13KRAWG👍 60%· 30

Year 2015Dev Radiant EntertainmentPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, deep RPG systems and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping strong narrative focus

#12Black & White

87

Black & White

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldIsometricMagic

Year 2001Dev Lionhead Studios · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, open world exploration and combat magic, while skipping strong narrative focus

#13Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

94

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 178KRAWG👍 88%· 307MC85IGDB78· 3

Year 2019Dev Forgotten Empires · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical, ranged combat and historical setting, while skipping sandbox freedom

#14Supreme Commander

93

Supreme Commander

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 89%· 3.1KIGDB76· 3

Year 2007Dev Hellbent Games · THQOn PC

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi and setting space, while skipping sandbox freedom

#15Total War: Shogun 2

92

Total War: Shogun 2

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opIsometricTactical

Steam👍 92%· 67KIGDB88· 4

Year 2011Dev The Creative Assembly · SegaOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, combat tactical and ranged combat, while skipping sandbox freedom

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