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We filtered the 50 games similar to Unholy Heights down to the 16 that fit the “Narrative” category. The Promised Land, Telltale Texas Hold ‘Em and 7 Grand Steps: What Ancients Begat top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Unholy Heights.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Unholy Heights is The Promised Land — scoring 51/100 on our similarity scale. Telltale Texas Hold ‘Em and 7 Grand Steps: What Ancients Begat follow close behind.

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The best narrative games like Unholy Heights

16 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Unholy Heights. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1The Promised Land

51

The Promised Land

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloCasualCozyNarrativeBase BuildingManagement

Steam👍 87%· 775IGDB40· 1

Year 2014Dev Alawar Entertainment · Buka EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Unholy Heights: deep simulation, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, while skipping real-time strategy

#2Telltale Texas Hold ‘Em

51

Telltale Texas Hold ‘Em

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualNarrativeCozy2D

Steam👍 68%· 370RAWG👍 24%· 21

Year 2008Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Shared with Unholy Heights: puzzle design, turn-based strategy and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, adventure storytelling and horror tension, while skipping real-time strategy

#37 Grand Steps: What Ancients Begat

51

7 Grand Steps: What Ancients Begat

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualNarrativeCozy2D

Steam👍 54%· 768RAWG👍 5%· 20IGDB40· 1

Year 2013Dev MousechiefPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Unholy Heights, it's known for turn-based strategy, deep simulation and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, adventure storytelling and historical setting, while skipping real-time strategy

50

Shelter

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloNarrativeCozyCasualOpen World

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

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

✓ Shared with Unholy Heights: deep simulation, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs, while skipping real-time strategy

#5G.I.R.L.S. will be Girls

50

G.I.R.L.S. will be Girls

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualNarrativeCozy2D

Steam👍 63%· 263

Year 2015Dev ZooPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Unholy Heights, expect turn-based strategy, puzzle design and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

#6Kingdom Rush Frontiers - Tower Defense

93

Kingdom Rush Frontiers - Tower Defense

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloNarrativeCasual2DMagic

Steam👍 97%· 10KRAWG👍 88%· 92IGDB80· 1

Year 2013Dev Ironhide Game StudioPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, real-time strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, punishing difficulty and combat magic, while skipping deep simulation

Steam GOG Nintendo

91

Dwarfs!?

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloCasualNarrativeOpen WorldBase BuildingManagement2D

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 vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics, while skipping real-time strategy

#8Kingdom: Classic

70

Kingdom: Classic

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloCasualNarrativeBase BuildingManagement2D

Steam👍 91%· 23KIGDB70· 2

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

✓ Same family of tower defense games: deep simulation, tower defense planning and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and deep RPG systems, while skipping real-time strategy

#9Space Colony: Steam Edition

49

Space Colony: Steam Edition

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloNarrativeCozyOpen WorldBase BuildingManagement2D

Steam👍 80%· 658MC74IGDB77· 3

Year 2015Dev FireFly StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Unholy Heights, it's known for deep simulation, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, sandbox world and setting space, while skipping real-time strategy

49

60 Seconds!

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloNarrativeCasualOpen WorldManagement2D

Steam👍 85%· 12KIGDB80· 1OC58· 10

Year 2015Dev Robot Gentleman StudiosOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Unholy Heights, expect deep simulation, turn-based strategy and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty, while skipping real-time strategy

Steam GOG Nintendo

#11Kingdom: New Lands

88

Kingdom: New Lands

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldBase Building2D

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 strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, roguelike runs and adventure storytelling, while skipping real-time strategy

#12Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars

81

Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloNarrativeBase BuildingMultiplayerMelee

Steam👍 90%· 9.2KRAWG👍 83%· 225MC85IGDB85· 4

Year 2007Dev Electronic Arts Los Angeles · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of tower defense games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and tower defense planning

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, combat tactical and setting scifi, while skipping puzzle design

80

Stronghold

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldBase BuildingManagement2D

Steam👍 96%· 10K

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

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing deep simulation, real-time strategy and tower defense planning

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and combat tactical, while skipping puzzle design

#14Stronghold HD (2012)

80

Stronghold HD (2012)

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldBase BuildingManagement2D

Steam👍 96%· 10KRAWG👍 82%· 310MC81

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

✓ Same family of tower defense games: deep simulation, real-time strategy and tower defense planning

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and combat tactical, while skipping puzzle design

#15Kingdom Two Crowns

76

Kingdom Two Crowns

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloNarrativeBase Building2DMultiplayer

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 strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and deep RPG systems, while skipping real-time strategy

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