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Games like Above: Colonies of the Mist

Games like Above: Colonies of the Mist

Games like Above: Colonies of the Mist

Looking for games like Above: Colonies of the Mist? Here are top survival city builder recommendations with a fantasy, economy and dark fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Impurity, Phantom Containment or SWOM.

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  1. BUILD, EXPLORE, SURVIVEStep into a dark fantasy sandbox where every decision shapes your settlement and the world around it. Lead your people directly in a breathing open world, balancing exploration, combat, and survival as you carve out your place in a hostile land. Engage with rival settlements through trade, diplomacy, or conflict, while venturing into dangerous regions filled with powerful e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Impurity.

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  2. A Living Archive of AnomaliesPhantom Containment is built around a growing archive of entities, aberrant species, anomalies, and forgotten civilizations discovered throughout Helix Planet. The long-term vision is an expansive and evolving bestiary that continues to grow over time, introducing new species, entity classes, anomaly types, and ancient mysteries as the world expands. Origin Unkn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phantom Containment.

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  3. SWOM — a new narrative survival game with magic elements, created by a solo developer.You find yourself in a strange, mystical world where you must survive harsh conditions. Explore the Open World: Wander through dark forests, investigate ancient ruins, descend into mysterious caves, and uncover the secrets of diverse biomes. You are alone in a completely new world. Every artifact you find is no… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SWOM.

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  4. Lead a determined group of survivors through the heart of a crumbling city, where tactical combat meets colony management in a fight for survival. As their leader, you'll directly command fighters in real-time combat while managing a semi-autonomous workforce to build a resilient sanctuary amidst constant danger and chaos. Your colony's survival depends on strategic resource management – gatherin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape the End.

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  5. LINGER is a survival adventure game where you explore a mysterious island, gather resources, craft tools, build shelter, and fight strange creatures while uncovering the secrets of a dark and hostile place. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LINGER.

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  6. Welcome to Dragonscale Monastery. Harness the power of the mountains and step into the role of a leader of a monastery isolated from the world. Your task will be to develop the sanctuary and delve into the mysteries of breeding extraordinary dragons. KEY FEATURES: Mountain terrain: Prepare yourself for an exceptionally challenging mix of building mechanics, meticulous planning, and strateg… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragonscale Monastery.

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  7. Awaken in a forgotten land with no memory of who you are. Guided only by a mysterious spirit, you set out on a journey to recover the five legendary Crystal Shards, ancient relics said to hold the power to restore what was lost. But the world is far from abandoned. Twisted creatures roam the wilderness, forgotten dungeons guard powerful secrets, and towering bosses stand between you and the truth… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Realm.

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  8. ASCENDANT VEILThe veils between the stars are breaking apart. Travel through dying worlds, ancient ruins, and forgotten systems left behind by a fallen civilization. Equip powerful Exosuit upgrades, uncover forbidden Booster technologies, and create devastating card combinations as you delve deeper into the mystery of the Veil. Embark on a journey through the Veil alone or together with your frie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ASCENDANT VEIL.

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  9. STARHOME is a single-player, real-time strategy game where your choices shape the future. After losing your planet, you set out at the head of the survivor's fleet to find a new home for your people. Venture into the boundless reaches of space, where survival demands a careful balance between resource management and combat. In the harsh and unforgiving depths of the cosmos, you'll need to build… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STARHOME.

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  10. Chronocracy is an exciting real-time strategy game where you'll lead a small civilization, developing its society and surviving on a whimsical flat earth disk. Lead your tribe, wisely allocate forces and resources to fend off neighboring attacks, uncover secrets hidden in time, and save your civilization from destruction.  Explore both the surface and underground depths, build mines, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronocracy.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    96% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    As Hell’s Governor, your task isn’t just building a city—it’s transforming chaos into order in a realm ruled by sin. Here, every decision and every soul counts. In this city builder, you’ll craft an infernal hell city from the remnants of despair, balancing limited resources while harnessing the power of lost souls. Navigate the dark challenges inspired by the seven deadly sins and confront col… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The HELL.

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  12. Embark on an epic journey to survive and thrive in a prehistoric world! In this unique blend of survival, exploration, and strategy, you’ll guide your tribe through the harsh realities of the ancient past. Gather resources, hunt dangerous predators, and farm crops to sustain your people as you build and expand your settlement. Key Features: Dynamic Survival Challenges: Face fierce predators lik… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stone Age.

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  13. From NothingFrom Nothing is a 2D survival-crafting RPG where you build systems, sustain life, and transform a dead world into a living one. Stranded on a barren moon with limited resources and no clear way home, survival is only the beginning. Gather materials, construct infrastructure, and create the systems needed not just to survive, but to make the world habitable. What starts as a fragile … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to From Nothing.

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  14. Antiria is a single-player survival adventure set in a fantasy world of floating islands, shaped by an ancient magical catastrophe. As the sole survivor of an expedition, you must explore, adapt, and thrive in a land suspended above an ocean of chaos. Key Features: Immersive Story: Experience a narrative-driven adventure as you uncover the secrets of Antiria, survive after a devastating stor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Antiria.

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  15. Build an empire, founding its villages and cities. Every kingdom started with a single bonfire, and RAEV allows you to create your own thriving civilization across a sprawling continent. Craft interwoven cityscapes, inspire your people, and build a kingdom to forge your path to greatness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RAEV: Kingdom on the Distant Shores.

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  16. An immersive horror-adventure game. Betrayed by a trusted friend, Baxter finds himself trapped in an abandoned gold mine. Set traps, gather creature samples, and make life-or-death decisions to survive. Can you face the horrors lurking in the darkness of the night? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mysteries Of FangClaw.

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  17. Survive among a goblin tribe that rescued you but now demands repayment. Craft goods, fulfill requests, and rebuild your place in a harsh world. An adult dark fantasy RPG focused on vulnerability, progression, and earning trust through work and persistence. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eclipse Hollow.

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  18. Squad Zero is a squad-based role-playing sandbox game set in an open world, blending survival and strategy elements. The world is overrun by zombies, and you start as a solitary survivor. Danger lurks everywhere—the undead hunt the living, and remnants of civilization vie for resources and power. Form a squad, explore the land, gather resources, and build a base to survive. Along the way, you’ll e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Squad Zero.

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  19. Space Kitten: An Easy Survival Game Welcome to Space Kitten: An Easy Survival Game, where adorable meets challenging in an immersive space survival adventure. Despite its charming, child-friendly aesthetic, this game will put your crafting skills to the test with a procedurally generated survival experience focused on resource management and farming. Join our intrepid Space Kitten as you v… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Kitten: An Easy Survival Game.

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  20. Game OverviewPlay the role of a forest ranger who finds herself stranded in a jungle that has undergone a mysterious anomaly while on an animal tagging mission. As night falls, a mystical energy turns the once-peaceful wildlife into dangerous threats. In this open-world survival game, you must manage your thirst, hunger, and health while uncovering the secrets of the jungle. Your MissionSurvive t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ruins of the Forgotten: A Wild Survival.

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  21. ENTER THE TOWEROn your eighteenth birthday, you leave the safety of your small coastal village behind and join the Adventurers' Guild. At the edge of the village stands an enormous tower whose summit cannot be seen. Generations of adventurers have entered its depths in search of wealth, knowledge and answers. Now it is your turn. EVER BELOW is a turn-based party dungeon roguelite built around e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ever Below.

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  22. ASTRA GENESIS One planet. One colony. A future to build. It all begins on a world that remains largely untapped. A few resources, basic infrastructure, and a colony ready to grow. But building a civilization takes more than producing ever greater quantities. You will need to strike the right balance between industrial development, scientific research, energy needs, exploration, and defense. In … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astra Genesis.

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  23. Stranded is a challenging singleplayer survival game set on a deserted island where players must gather resources, build structures, and survive against the elements. The ultimate objective of the game is to escape the island by building a radio tower that can transmit a distress signal. Players start with only basic tools and a limited supply of resources. They must scavenge for food, water, and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adrift.

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  24. Stranded is a challenging singleplayer survival game set on a deserted island where players must gather resources, build structures, and survive against the elements. The ultimate objective of the game is to escape the island by building a radio tower that can transmit a distress signal. Players start with only basic tools and a limited supply of resources. They must scavenge for food, water, and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adrift: Voyage of the Lost.

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  25. In "Kisera's Curse", you take control of Kisera, a young girl who has been cursed since birth. Her unique power—while mysterious and powerful—has made her a target of a dark organization that seeks to exploit her abilities for nefarious purposes. Raised in isolation, Kisera always knew something was different about her, but she never fully understood the true nature of her curse. That is, unti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kisera's curse.

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  26. Travel the vast oceans of an alien planet in this roguelite colony management game where you must build and thrive aboard a massive ocean-faring ship. Stranded on an unknown world, you must seek essential resources to power vital production chains, manage crew morale and needs as you build your mobile colony, and defend yourself against all manner of existential threats in your quest for answers. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Carrier.

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  27. Dust & Diesel: Deadland Delivery is an immersive post-apocalyptic trucking simulation game where players navigate the dangerous and desolate landscapes of the Deadlands. Inspired by the high-octane action and gritty aesthetic of this genre, this game challenges players to build and manage their own delivery company in a world where civilization has crumbled, and survival hinges on resourcefuln… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dust & Diesel: Deadland Delivery.

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  28. BLACKOUT ARENA: THE LEGEND OF FOLK HEROESCinematic Mystery Thriller | Survival | Arena Conspiracy Deep within forgotten jungles and ancient ruins… something has awakened. Blackout Arena: The Legend of Folk Heroes drops you into a hostile, ever-evolving world where every shadow hides danger—and every ruin holds secrets buried for centuries. This is not just a lost place. This is a system. A tria… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLACKOUT ARENA.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    65% User Score Based on 193 reviews

    DarkSwitch is a vertical survival city builder. Build a city on a great tree and defend it against the Fog. Face the challenges of limited real estate, scarce resources, and tough moral choices as you seek to uncover the mystery of the Shroud. The Tree Provides! The Tree Protects! The Tree Prevails! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DarkSwitch.

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  30. A match-3 adventure RPG where every action happens on the puzzle board. Battle monsters, collect keys, discover powerful dungeon items, manage health and shields, and defeat bosses as you explore overworlds and dungeons inspired by classic adventure games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wizalign.

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  31. About this game:Everyone’s Dead is a third-person, single-player, story-driven survival horror experience focused on tension, atmosphere, and environmental storytelling. You are trapped inside an apartment building during the early stages of a pandemic outbreak. With limited resources and no guidance systems, you must navigate dangerous interiors, scavenge for supplies, avoid or confront infected… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Everyone's dead.

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  32. Ashes of the Crown is an open-world action RPG and RTS base-defense hybrid where you fight alongside your growing settlement. Take direct control of your hero while building, expanding, and defending a survivor camp against relentless enemy forces. Explore a dangerous open world to gather resources, recruit survivors, discover new locations, and uncover valuable loot. Every decision matters—inves… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ashes of the Crown.

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  33. The world has fallen. Zombie Survival Frontier is a third person open area survival shooter where players explore dangerous wastelands, eliminate infected threats, complete objectives, and travel across hostile territories using a variety of vehicles. Take control of a survivor armed with powerful weapons and venture into zombie infested zones filled with danger. Fight your way through hordes of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Survival Frontier.

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  34. Never Secure is a survival management game about a small group of people trying to endure daily life in a collapsing world. Resources are scarce, safety is fragile, and every decision leaves a mark — on the shelter, on the group, and on the people themselves. This is not a game about winning. It is about lasting one more day. You will manage a modest shelter, assign tasks, craft what you can… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Never Secure.

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  35. Step into Mawforged, a first-person survival RPG set in a world fractured by ancient wars among gods and mortals. Guide a resilient dwarf through the Maw, a mysterious realm filled with layered biomes, primal dangers, and dark secrets. Survive harsh environments, craft essential tools, and uncover the profound story waiting in the shadows. This epic tale forged by the Gods has begun; now it’s you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mawforged.

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  36. Join thousands of players in a true single-world MMORPG. Carve out a cozy nook, master a player-driven economy, or band together to transform the ancient wilderness into thriving cities. From humble beginnings to legend, your choices matter - because in BitCraft, your actions shape our world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BitCraft Online.

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  37. Build Your Own Hero VillageRenz Village Adventure is an idle village simulation RPG inspired by classic town-building adventures. Construct a bustling village, recruit powerful heroes, explore dangerous dungeons, and watch your town come alive as its residents fight, level up, gather loot, and defend your growing settlement. Whether you’re actively expanding your village or simply watching your h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Renz Village Adventure.

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    Build. Rule. Defend. Explore.Arkem is a single-player medieval game that mixes city-building with hands-on RPG exploration and combat. You play as a lord in a dangerous medieval world, starting with almost nothing and slowly carving out a place to call your own. You’ll build a castle from the ground up, grow a supporting village around it, and defend everything you’ve created from threats both ne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arkem.

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  39. TO INSTALL EXTRACT FILES........................................."Zombie Verse" plunges you into a post-apocalyptic world where humanity’s last hope is teetering on the edge of extinction. In this gripping 3D survival game, you must navigate a devastated landscape, teeming with the undead and fraught with peril. Game Features: Survival at Its Core: Scavenge for resources, craft essential tools… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Verse.

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  40. In There Are Dinosaurs, you'll face the formidable challenges of resource management and dinosaur encounters. Construct and expand your underground refuge, strategically allocating rooms to meet the essential needs of your community, including food, water, power, and entertainment. Create living quarters, research facilities, farms, and training centers, all customized to cater to the unique requi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to There Are Dinosaurs.

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  41. Riven Crown is an action-packed Souls-like game in development, set in a high-dimension realm where battles are fierce, and destiny is ever-changing. Immerse yourself in a dark narrative woven with intrigue, betrayal, and the supernatural.A World Beyond Death After perishing, the hero ascends to a higher dimension where four ancient civilizations, each ruled by a king or queen in communion with th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Riven Crown.

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  42. "Stranded. Alone. Survival is your only hope." After a devastating shipwreck, you awaken as Robinson Crusoe, stranded on a mysterious Caribbean island. The fight for survival begins immediately—battle hunger, thirst, and relentless predators while uncovering the island’s darkest secrets. Scavenge resources, craft essential tools, and build shelters to withstand the harsh wilderness. Bu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Robinson Crusoe : The Lost Tribes.

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  43. "Star Dawn: Survivors" is a survivor-like game. You will transform into a brave warrior and use high-tech weapons to fight against endless enemies. Explore the mysterious interstellar wilderness, and constantly unlock powerful upgrades to enhance your combat effectiveness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stellar Dawn: Survivor.

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  44. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    81% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    Flooded is a reversed city-builder, in which you need to optimize your production on an island that shrinks over time. Gather enough resources to flee to safety, while the surrounding world is getting flooded. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flooded.

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  45. 《Crystant》 is a strategy survival game that combines story-driven exploration, board game-style tile connection, tactical turn-based combat, and Roguelite progression. Explore each floor, manage resources, strengthen your team, and fight against mutated creatures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crystant.

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  46. Forge humanity’s future among the stars. In STELLARFORGE, you are more than a colony administrator — you are the founder of a civilization at the edge of known space. Build sprawling industrial megacities across hostile worlds, command interplanetary logistics networks, and lead humanity through an age of expansion, survival, and discovery. Design every aspect of your colony with deep, modular c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to StellarForge.

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  47. In Venusville, you lead the first expedition to colonize the skies of Venus — a place where the ground is death, and only the clouds can sustain life. Your mission: design, expand, and maintain a self-sufficient city suspended in the most hostile atmosphere in the solar system. You are the architect and commander of a living city. Every decision — where to build, what to produce, how to balance w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Venusville.

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  48. Build by Day. Survive by Night.Awakening of Darkness is a 2D top-down survival strategy game that combines city building, tower defense, and roguelike elements into a tense and immersive experience. During the day, gather resources, build your village, and prepare your defenses. When night falls, waves of terrifying creatures rise from the darkness — and only your planning will keep you alive. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Awakening of Darkness: Build, Survive and Defend.

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  49. Step into a harsh Viking world where only the boldest leaders can carve out a future. From the moment your clan sets foot on new land, survival is never guaranteed — every decision shapes your fate in a world filled with rival clans, unforgiving nature, and constant threats. Every structure you raise, every battle you fight, and every alliance you forge brings you closer to power… or ruin. Start … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Viking Colony Builder Valhalla.

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  50. Stranded is a challenging singleplayer survival game set on a deserted island where players must gather resources, build structures, and survive against the elements. The ultimate objective of the game is to escape the island by building a radio tower that can transmit a distress signal. Players start with only basic tools and a limited supply of resources. They must scavenge for food, water, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STRANDED.

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