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Looking for games like Critterra? Here are top survival city builder recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with City States: Medieval, Lord of Kensai or Ancient Duel.

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  1. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    75% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Powers divide the continent, growing in power and wealth, city-states rise to prominence through mastery of commerce and trade. These mighty merchant republics rise above their peers from Tripoli to Granada and from Novgorod to Genoa. You are the leader of one of these republics and you will shape the history of one such city-state, bringing it to glory and power - or watch it disappear into the c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to City States: Medieval.

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  2. Welcome to Katana-Ra: Become the Shogun of Your Own DestinyBuild, manage, and defend your Japanese-inspired metropolis in Lord of Kensai, a strategic city builder set in the vibrant and dangerous Katana-Ra universe. Balance the needs of your growing populace with the demands of rival factions, all while mastering the shifting tides of nature and war. Key Features Strategic Faction Dynamics: Forge… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lord of Kensai.

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  3. Ancient Duel is a historical tactical card game built around short, strategic 1v1 battles between the great civilizations of the ancient world. Build a 40-card deck, choose your factions, deploy units and commanders, and use doctrines, tactics and terrain to control the battlefield. Every turn is a contest of positioning, timing and resource management — knowing when to attack can matter just as … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ancient Duel.

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  4. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 1,686 reviews

    Carve mountains, traverse seas, and explore untamed new lands as you build grand cities – the ingenuity of the humble mouse is on full display in Whiskerwood as you establish elaborate automation systems to efficiently run complex production chains, all while dealing with the oppressive demands of your cat overlords. Tame the Whiskerwood As the dominion of cats spreads across the seas, the common … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whiskerwood.

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  5. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 760 reviews

    Centuries before Caesar, Alexander and Philip, the forested hills and rocky coasts of ancient Italy draw cultures from across the Mediterranean with promises of wealth and prosperity. Bronze-clad hoplites from the powerful Greek city-states set sail across the Adriatic to carve out bridgeheads of Hellenic culture amongst the native Italic hill tribes, while aggressive bands of Gallic skirmishers m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hegemony III: Clash of the Ancients.

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  6. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 130 reviews

    In 960 A.D., the Zhao Song Dynasty was established. As the mayor, you'll need to help the townspeople settle down, cultivate the land and expand. However, when the emperor issues a national mandate, conflicts between factions threaten city development—what strategy will you adopt? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thriving City: Song.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 298 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

    The city builder strategy game Imperium Romanum is set in the time-honoured Roman Empire and players will marvel in the incredible attention to detail when working on a strategy to build a well organised, prosperous and commanding settlement. As governor of a Roman province, the fortune very much lies in the players own hands. Imperium Romanum is the sequel to Glory of the Roman Empire. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Imperium Romanum.

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  8. 46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    46% User Score Based on 906 reviews

    Strategic economical trading and war game with a very detailed map of Europe, Nord Africa, and the west part of the middle East. The sea can also be used for transportation and war. Building city's from scratch and gain diplomatic trust from npc's or actual online players using chatrooms or audiopartys. In overall a heavily complex game to play. This game was created for the ones who have absolute… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grand Ages: Medieval.

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  9. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 6,007 reviews

    As a king in the world of Syx, you lead your people from small colonies to prosperous mega-cities and empires. You manage everything from individual subject's needs to global diplomacy, trade and a scheming nobility that might try to usurp you from time to time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Songs of Syx.

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  10. Immerse yourself in a first- and third-person city builder set in the grand Victorian era. Build, manage, and explore your city from rags to riches, starting as a humble lumberjack, while eventually becoming a tycoon heralding the industrial revolution. This is not your typical top-down city builder. You are right in the middle of the action. Get your hands dirty, build and shape your city from th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prospera.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 112 reviews

    Mandate Order is an ancient war simulation and city-building game set in ancient China, combining construction, management, and tactical strategy. The game features free-form city-state construction, a retainer system inspired by the Hundred Schools of Thought, dynamic seasonal and weather changes, and large-scale real-time tactical battles. Under the constant threat of enemy invasion, you will bu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mandate Order.

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  12. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    85% User Score Based on 121 reviews

    JOIN OUR DISCORD About the Game Shape the history of the Aztec Civilization, one legendary city at a time. From a single metropolis, to multiple city-states and finally an empire. Conquer the wilderness of Mesoamerica, build a nation and rise as its destined emperor - Tlatoani. Immerse yourself in a detailed simulation of an Aztec city-state and its society. All citizens are individua… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tlatoani: Aztec Cities.

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  13. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    76% User Score Based on 108 reviews

    Renaissance was an era of science, arts, philosophy - and the art of war. Split between warring kingdoms, merchants, and religions, the Renaissance saw the rise of mercenary armies, waging war across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East for the highest bidder, with captains of these forces making or breaking nations. Renaissance Kingdom Wars puts you in the well-trodden shoes of one such captain. Y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Renaissance Kingdom Wars.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    93% User Score Based on 4,788 reviews

    Ostriv aims to raise the bar of city-building experience by adding a huge amount of possibilities and removing annoying limitations. It allows for truly organic town layouts without the grid and angle restrictions on a three-dimensional landscape. The goal is to make player's creations to become alive and believable communities where real-life problems would arise, thus making the late game a new … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ostriv.

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  15. Step into the golden age of ancient Egypt and create thriving cities along the Nile. Inspired by the golden age of classic city-builders, Tutankhamun: Builders of the Eternal brings back the timeless charm of strategic planning, resource management, and vibrant urban life—with a modern 3D touch. Plan and Expand: Lay roads, zone houses, and manage immigration to grow your city from a small villag… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tutankhamun – Builders of the Eternal.

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  16. Ancient Wars: Sparta HD – Relive the Golden Age of Real-Time StrategyGet ready to experience one of the most epic chapters in RTS history. Ancient Wars: Sparta HD is a fully remastered edition that brings the legendary battles of the ancient world to a whole new level. Lead the Spartans, Persians, and Egyptians through monumental wars that will decide the fate of civilization. With enhanced HD gr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ancient Wars: Sparta HD.

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  17. "DESTRALIX & DESTENYA Sector" immerses players in a 2088 Earth where humanity has transcended its terrestrial origins, colonizing distant star systems and redefining the very fabric of existence. The world is a sprawling, living entity—a living 3D globe divided into thousands of tiles, each representing terrain, cities, oceans, mountains, and cutting-edge facilities. Players wield co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DESTRALIX & DESTENYA Sector.

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  18. Anti-Extinction is a sci-fi survival MMORPG set in a collapsing world shaped by real systems, not scripted loops. You play as yourself, import your custom avatar from platforms like VRChat, ChilloutVR, or compatible sources and step directly into a living, reactive environment. No presets. No generic characters. Just you. The game world responds to everything you do. Restore a power station and n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anti-Extinction.

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  19. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 1,494 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 13 reviews

    Build a nation and lead your people throughout history to the pinnacles of human achievement as you explore new lands, develop arts and culture, conduct diplomacy, and go head-to-head with your rivals to prove you are the greatest ruler ever known. It's Your World Now. The Deluxe Edition Includes •Ara: History Untold Base Game •Exclusive Leader Collection - featuring five exclusive leaders not … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ara: History Untold.

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  20. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 5,530 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 5 reviews

    In the RTS-game “Diplomacy is Not an Option” you will become a medieval feudal lord in a midlife crisis. Due to your position you must constantly make hundreds of decisions a day related with city management and economic development. You are tired of this monotonous and, so it seems, meaningless existence. But things are about to change: hordes of bloodlusted enemies, swarms of scary monsters and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Diplomacy is Not an Option.

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  21. Settletopia is a fantasy colony simulation game with multiplayer support. Develop a small settlement into a thriving multi-settlement civilization that spans the world. Build and Expand Your CivilizationBegin with a humble village and transform it into a thriving civilization. Manage multiple settlements, establish transportation routes, and lead your people through prosperity and danger. Cons… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Settletopia.

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  22. Age After Age is a next-generation city-building strategy game focused on logistics, citizen class simulation, and global economics. You begin with nothing but a small pier and a handful of settlers. From there, you must build production chains, satisfy the needs of three unique social classes, expand across handcrafted islands, and influence the world through diplomacy, trade, or domination. Er… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Age After Age.

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  23. Imagine a timeline where the Roman Empire never fell, but instead advanced directly into the age of renewable energy and space exploration. This city-builder challenges you to act as the architect of this anachronistic metropolis. You will merge the classical aesthetics of marble columns and aqueducts with the efficiency of wind turbines, neon-lit boulevards, and automated drones. Power a modern … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Romanpunk.

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  24. EVERY EMPIRE BEGINS WITH A SINGLE CONQUESTImperium Warbands is a real-time strategy game that draws from the golden age of classic RTS and rebuilds it with modern technology. It drops you into unique, ever-changing worlds, generated dynamically, where 18 ancient civilizations fight for dominance across living battlefields: hostile wildlife, shifting weather, and settlements waiting to be conquered… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Imperium Warbands.

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  25. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 404 reviews

    Roman Triumph is a survival city-builder / colony-sim set in Roman times where you must lead your people, build a city from the ground up and fortify it with walls, ballistae, archer towers and other Roman defenses to survive against the hordes of Barbarians, ferocious Hydra, Minotaur, Cerberus, and other mythological beasts. Creating an Empire In order for your city to thrive, you must keep your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roman Triumph: Survival City Builder.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    98% User Score Based on 219 reviews

    Free Update:City-State & Neutral Hero About the GameAdd to Wishlist, Dominate Empire Gensokyo! Game Overview This is a relaxing, casual Touhou Project × 4X Strategy game (like The Battle of Polytopia and Civilization) You will lead an empire and vie for dominance against the maidens of Gensokyo. In this turn-based strategy game, you must explore the fog of war, expand your territor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TOHOTOPIA.

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  27. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 12,147 reviews

    Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic is the ultimate real-time soviet-themed city builder tycoon game. Construct your own republic and transform a poor country into a rich industrial superpower! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic.

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  28. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 52,442 reviews

    Upcoming medieval strategy game for PC that combines deep, organic and realistic city building with large scale, tactical battles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Manor Lords.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 4,254 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 4 reviews

    Old World is an epic, historical turn-based strategy game. Set in the classical era, Old World gives players the chance to not just build an empire but to found the greatest dynasty of its age. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Old World.

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  30. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 32,120 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

    Humans are long gone. Will your society of lumberpunk beavers do any better? A city-building game featuring ingenious animals, vertical architecture, and river control. Contains high amounts of wood. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Timberborn.

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  31. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 18,468 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Command a settlement of ancient humans, guide them through the ages in their struggle for survival. Hunt, gather, craft tools, fight, research new techs and face the challenges the environment will throw at you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dawn of Man.

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  34. 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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  35. Edge of Extinction is a real-time strategy game where positioning, formations, and decision-making define victory. Set across hostile plateaus suspended in space and time, the game challenges players to command their forces under constant pressure in battles where no terrain remains unchanged. A War Engineered by the Galactic Federation The Galactic Federation is a coalition of highly advanced a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Edge Of Extinction.

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  36. An Ancient Egyptian City Builder – focusing on Survival, Expansion and Creativity. Amidst the shifting sands on the banks of the Nile, a young civilization calls for a leader to guide it to glory. Take up your mantle as Pharaoh to create a thriving city, discover resources and survive flood, famine and fickle Gods. Will you create a paradise for your people? Will you placate the Gods or become… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dynasty of the Sands.

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  37. Bored while waiting? Please support our developing by playing The Cold War Era! - About the game There can only be one victory, and it all depends on your skill. Who will win? Us or them? Fight your war on earth, in the sky, and in the offices of the Kremlin and the White House for the promotion of your ideology. The prestige of a power depends only on the best qualities of your character - ar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cold War Era 2.

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  38. Shape your civilization’s destiny in this epic turn-based strategy game. Manage resources, advance technology, and conquer through the ages. Every choice transforms history—will your empire rise to greatness or fall to obscurity? Key Features:Dynamic Historical ProgressionStart from ancient times and guide your people through key historical epochs—medieval, industrial, and modern. Your civilizat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EraTurn.

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  39. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 69 reviews

    Start from Nothing, Rule Everything Stranded in Hyland Point — a corrupt coastal metropolis where crime is survival. You’re a broke, unknown street dealer with no connections, no product, and a city that wants you dead. Every district has its rules. Only the ruthless rise. Build Your Empire Dominate the Underworld by growing, mixing, and selling illicit products: Craft Cheap Street Drugs to high-v… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WeedEx: Drug Express Delivery.

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  40. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    65% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    The Aztecs — a mighty Mesoamerican civilization that thrived for over three centuries, ruling vast territories and forging one of the most awe-inspiring societies in human history. A people of vision and strength, steeped in rich traditions, powerful deities, and sacred rituals. You are Tlatoani, a divine Aztec leader, born to shape the destiny of your people. Construct and develop the majestic ci… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aztecs The Last Sun.

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  41. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 918 reviews

    Step into the shoes of a fallen clan leader, starting with nothing but a crumbling estate and a handful of hopes, rising through careful planning, trade, and diplomacy to become one of the most powerful families in the land. Now it’s time to forge a legendary dynasty that leaves its mark on history. City Builder and ManagementForge your legacy amidst the tapestry of time, as you carve out an estat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to House of Legacy.

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  42. 34%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    48% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    In Feudal Baron: King’s Land, you play as the ruler of a medieval barony. You start with just a few followers in their leaky tents. Are you a leader shrewd enough to turn your lands into a bustling city? In this strategic city builder, you’ll get to live in the middle ages, constructing buildings, producing and delivering resources, and fighting off raiders until you’re strong enough to challeng… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Feudal Baron: King's Land.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    77% User Score Based on 487 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 4 reviews

    Build a city to rule the world in Kaiserpunk, a grand city builder blending production-focused city building with the world conquest of strategy games in an alternate 20th century world. Manage your city, grow industries, build a military, and defeat rivals to become the greatest empire. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KAISERPUNK.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 1,016 reviews

    Memoriapolis is a historical city builder where your city grows across 5 ages from Antiquity to the Industrial Revolution.Place the buildings. The city grows organically and districts expand. Manage resources, navigate faction demands, and guide your dynasty to its final goal : building one of three Industrial Revolution Wonders — the Eiffel Tower, Neuschwanstein Castle, or the Statue of Liberty. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MEMORIAPOLIS.

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  45. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    79% User Score Based on 67 reviews

    A wholesome colony builder where you help Meeps save the life of the World Turtle they live on. Construct buildings, harvest resources, allocate and prioritise tasks, research and develop, and cooperate with other Meeps. And who knows? You may even meet others from different worlds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World Turtles.

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  46. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 418 reviews

    Build, manage, and grow your unique city in the skies. Traverse a vast and rich open world full of exotic technologies, relentless dangers, and many hidden treasures. Defend your inhabitants – and the kingdoms below! – from destructive attacks. Only daring leaders can reforge the Airborne Empire! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Airborne Empire.

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  47. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    86% User Score Based on 200 reviews

    Take the role of a leader delegated to build new settlements in remote, unknown corners of the empire. In those forgotten places, nature is wild and legends are more real and vivid than one may think. Experience the challenges of different seasons and climates in a world, where every animal and every plant tries to find their place in nature, while you lead your villagers. How much will you share … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Of Life and Land.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 1,687 reviews

    Build a new civilization out of the chaos of an apocalyptic solar flare as you grow your House from a lone shelter to an industrial metropolis. Take on the burden of preserving life itself and help your people realize their aim: "A future beyond survival." Lead the world of New Cycle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to New Cycle.

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  49. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    65% User Score Based on 4,125 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 16 reviews

    The Dynasty Edition is the ultimate Total War: PHARAOH experience. Containing four future DLC releases and the Digital Soundtrack, witness the collapse of the Bronze Age at its most dramatic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Total War: Pharaoh.

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  50. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    81% User Score Based on 48 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 3 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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