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Games like Forgotten Towns

Games like Forgotten Towns

Games like Forgotten Towns

Looking for games like Forgotten Towns? Here are top survival city builder recommendations with a economy, medieval and historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Riftmoor, MonCraft 199X or Renz Village Adventure.

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  1. Riftmoor is a medieval fantasy strategy game where colony management and dungeon exploration go hand in hand. Build and grow a thriving kingdom on the frontier while mysterious rifts continue to appear across the land. These gateways lead to dangerous dungeons filled with monsters, forgotten treasures, rare resources, and survivors waiting to be rescued. Venture ever deeper into the Endless Rift t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Riftmoor.

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  2. Step into the strange, yet nostalgic world of MonCraft 199X— a retro-inspired sandbox adventure. The game is set in an alternate reality where the "Y2Katastrophe" destroyed civilization. You'll explore vast nature, abandoned cities, underground facilities, and bizarre landmarks swallowed by corruption, mystery, and monsters. Forage supplies, craft tools, build shelters, tame creatures, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MonCraft 199X.

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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. Faraway Lands: Rise of Yokai is a unique side-scrolling base-building and survival game set in mystical feudal Japan. As the newly appointed lord, grow your settlement into a stronghold and withstand relentless Yokai assaults under the cover of night. Recruit diverse immigrants with unique traits, explore uncharted territories, forge new alliances, and shape the destiny of a realm torn between lig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Faraway Lands: Rise of Yokai.

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  6. Turn a small camp into a thriving settlement in the heart of a peaceful archipelago. Calmaria is a cozy island settlement-building game where the environment truly matters. Maintain soil fertility, manage moisture levels, expand your production chains, and defend your fields from the creatures that inhabit the archipelago. Start with a few simple tools and your first wheat field, then grow a vib… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Calmaria: Wild Growth.

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  7. Frostborn The North is calling. You awaken in a world of snow-capped mountains, dark forests, and roaring seas — a land where survival is earned, not given. Frostborn is a stylized Viking survival game that combines handcrafted exploration with deep crafting, modular village-building, and the brutal beauty of the frozen wilderness. Forge your saga alone or with allies, carve out a settlement… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frostborn.

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  8. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    81% User Score Based on 97 reviews

    A quirky combination of roguelite and city builder mixed into one! Sitting atop a vast network of mystical caves is your little gnome village. Send out your team of gnomes on rogue-lite runs to bring back resources so you can expand your tiny kingdom. As you grow your village, you’ll unlock new abilities, uncover new biomes, and take on bizarre creatures and extraordinary vegetation lurking underg… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EcoGnomix.

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  9. Recruit the heroes of Liangshan and build your own stronghold! In this 3D strategy game 'Water Margin Heroes,' which combines RTS real-time strategy, base building, and hero development, gather resources, expand your power, rescue heroes, train your troops, and fend off wave after wave of enemies to write your own Liangshan legend. Rally the Fallen Heroes, Rise Liangshan Again After a setback … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Water Margin Heroes.

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  10. Overview: Phantom Forest is an immersive open-world survival game that seamlessly blends the atmospheric intensity of a Souls-like experience with the strategic challenges of an Action RPG (ARPG) and the creativity of city building. Set in a hauntingly beautiful world, players must navigate through treacherous landscapes, battle formidable foes, and establish thriving settlements in the midst of a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Phantom Forest.

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  11. Plague Lords is a turn-based tactical RPG set in an open world, featuring settlement building, exploration, and survival elements. Transform your small camp into a thriving city. Assemble a squad of soldiers with unique characteristics and train them into a disciplined army. Cleanse the plague-infested barony and uncover the cause of the infection. Welcome to the mid-14th century! The Black … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plague Lords.

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  12. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    88% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    You are a Viking warrior, stranded in a hostile land in between the human realm and Valhalla. With nothing but your wits and determination, you begin to gather survivors and resources to build a new village. As you carve out a home in this rugged landscape, you must defend your people from the fallen warriors. Your journey will take you across vast territories. Through strength and strategy, lead … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Valhalla Path: Survival.

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  13. Meowdieval Clowder is a colony sim where you manage a medieval settlement of cats. Start small: a wooden hut, a couple of whiskered hunters, and a simple dream of a well-fed life. Gradually develop your village, master new crafts, explore the surrounding lands, and defend your clowder from enemies. Key features: A colony of cats: each with their own personality, skills, and quirks Inheritable a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meowdieval Clowder.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 1,323 reviews

    An apocalyptic event has left Rome in ruins. Its citizens reanimated into walking husks. Survive the hordes of the fallen hunting you in the night. Build defenses and light your torches! Rebuild Civilization Establish a new settlement. Build a Blacksmith, Leatherworker, Farmstead and more! Keep your citizens happy and fed, and colonize new areas of the world. In Romestead you will need the artisan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Romestead.

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  15. A bright white light, the hero wakes up and sees a crystal in front of him, he realises he must find the others, and restore the greatness of his settlement! Where are all the people? He takes a simple sword and goes to the nearest island in search of the people... FROM NOTHING TO SOMETHINGFrom one almost forgotten to a thriving kingdom, build greatness with your allies. Use building tools to cre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aldo: Memory of the Kingdom.

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  16. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    https://store.steampowered.com/widget/2111020/ BUILD Gather resources from your environment to build a colony for your group and prepare their adventures. Make them cozy to improve their mood, farm and raise animals to provide food while facing changing weather and seasons. Then get new recruits when you are ready to meet their needs and expand until building a massive fortress. TRAIN Prepar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Edge Islands.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    81% User Score Based on 114 reviews

    MoonQuest is a procedurally-generated adventure game with roguelike and minecraftian gameplay. Each game presents a new world to explore in your quest to illuminate the endless night. Seek out the lost forest, delve into the spider caves, storm the castle of the Silver King, discover vast seams of gold ore, and craft a hat of such splendour that the cosmos will be jealous. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MoonQuest.

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  18. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Having fled the destruction of his people, and shipwrecked on an island, our hero must rebuild, survive, and thrive. Alone: Shattered Tribes is an isometric survival RPG without the survival, eschewing certain challenging features in favor of a more relaxing experience. Collect resources and use them to craft items and weapons. Build and upgrade your settlement on a rich and fertile island. And… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alone: Shattered Tribes.

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  19. * This game's visuals and content are subject to change as it is currently under development.From Ruin to Revival: Forge Your Destiny in PerpessionIn the desolate remains of what was once a thriving metropolis, you awaken to the world's harsh reality after the fall. Welcome to Perpession, where civilization has crumbled, and survival hinges on your ability to manage resources wisely. Amidst the ru… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Perpession.

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  20. Rebuild the World, One Workshop at a TimeThe old world is gone. Cities lie beneath vines, machines rust beneath wildflowers, and nature has reclaimed what humanity left behind. But civilization isn't over. Starting with a single abandoned outpost, you'll recruit survivors, build specialized workshops, craft valuable equipment, and transform forgotten scrap into a thriving settlement. Every wor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rustbound.

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  21. 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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  22. Survival City builder meets Auto-Battler Cube Kingdoms is a medieval fantasy city-builder featuring an isometric voxel aesthetic. You build a settlement, manage its economy, protect it from attacks, and explore a vibrant overworld filled with factions, creatures, and dangers. Build Your Economy In the Economy View, you establish production chains to sustain your settlement. This includes basic bui… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cube Kingdoms.

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  23. Shipwrecked and abandoned in an unknown land. Build, expand, and even influence a medieval world where every decision shapes your rise. Establish yourself, repel threats, and guide your people's progress and destiny from above and on the ground in this relaxing single-player city builder. Shipwrecked and Abandoned After your hopes are dashed and your fellow travelers decide to move on, just a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DawnWorld Founders.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    70% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    The Gates of Hell have burst open. Relentless hordes flood the world - from rabid hellhounds to towering archdemons. With every minute, chaos creeps closer… You must survive, adapt, and carve your own path to victory. 8 unique classes: Warrior, Mage, Lord, Artisan, Leader, Necromancer, Peasant, and Druid. From brutal combat to dark necromancy - each class unlocks a distinct path to triumph. Ev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Next Run.

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  25. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    63% User Score Based on 262 reviews

    Thrive: Heavy Lies the Crown is a complex city builder, where the fate of your kingdom hinges on your every decision. Explore this medieval land alone or with friends, make tough moral choices and conquer your foes in RTS combat. Will you struggle to survive, or find the strength to Thrive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thrive: Heavy Lies The Crown.

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  26. "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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  28. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    80% User Score Based on 460 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 2 reviews

    Imagine that you don't have any modern technology. Use your mind to build from scratch your first primitive tools and constructions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tribe: Primitive Builder.

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  29. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    82% User Score Based on 99 reviews

    JOIN THE DISCORD COMMUNITY About the Game Siege of Dungeon combines various rogue-lite elements with traditional turn-based RPG’s, creating a challenging and rewarding experience. In each one-of-a-kind randomly generated dungeon, countless rewards, events, enemies, and traps await. After each victory, your combination of character skills and relics will slowly shape your unique combat style. Aft… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Siege of Dungeon.

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  30. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 830 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 6 reviews

    A medieval city under siege and a handful of civilians are all that keep the walls from falling. Mixing survival strategy and resource management, build your camp, craft supplies, and scavenge the occupied city to supply the last troops holding back the invaders. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gloria Victis: Siege.

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  31. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 454 reviews

    Build your home, build your adventure! The Dwarves of the HammerHelm Clan dream of living above ground, under the sun and clouds. As their Champion, it is up to you to help them establish their home and guide them towards prosperity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HammerHelm.

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  33. Belatoris is an open-world RPG combining exploration of a procedurally generated world, tactical turn-based combat, and settlement management. Take command of your own legions, venture into unknown lands, and decide what kind of people your followers will become. Every playthrough creates a new world filled with settlements, caves, dangers, treasures, and events that may shape the fate of the ent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Belatoris.

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  34. About This GameA Small Turn-Based RPG That's Easy to LearnJunk Ark is a compact turn-based RPG designed to be easy to pick up. Its simple mechanics make it approachable for newcomers, while battles still offer a satisfying tactical challenge that rewards thoughtful decisions. A Strange World Between Dark Fantasy and the ApocalypseStep into a bizarre world where medieval dark fantasy and post-ap… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Junk Ark.

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  35. Breathe new life into forgotten islands. Pick up trash, recycle it, craft items, and build your own base. As you heal the land, it flourishes into a wild paradise. Explore by walking, riding a boat, or using a submarine, and change a world that reacts to everything you do! A World on the EdgeYou are not a hero. You are a maintenance bot: solar-powered, tethered to distant signals, and alone. The … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Island Keeper.

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  36. Craft your own tale in a whimsical fantasy world with Kinlings. Shape a cozy village into a charming city, attending to the needs of your beloved Kinlings and watching their unique stories unfold. Explore a vast and dynamic world, interact with diverse civilizations, and embark on epic quests for powerful artifacts. Cultivate vibrant farms, delve into perilous dungeons, and make strategic decision… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kinlings.

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  37. Your people are the power, and the problem. Land on an unknown planet and build a thriving colony in this sci-fi sim. Humanity’s last hope, rests in a pristine, yet perilous world. Will your COLONY survive, or will their conflicts BREAK it apart? In an age when Earth lies broken — torn apart by endless wars over dwindling resources and consumed by an unstoppable climate collapse — humanity face… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Colony Break.

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  38. 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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  39. Dungeons & Kingdoms is a medieval fantasy strategy and RPG hybrid. Take control as leader of a small group of refugees fleeing from an unlivable homeland. Make landfall in a new world and start a new life. Build everything yourself. Or lay down blueprints and give orders to your loyal colonists. Build infrastructure, manage needs, gather resources, farm crops and hunt wild animals. Do whatever… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeons & Kingdoms: Prologue.

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  40. A 2D Strategic Base Defender game set in Medieval times. As relentless Waves of enemy forces threaten your Stronghold, you must gather Resources, Fortify your Defenses, and lead your Rebellion. Prepare to strengthen your Base and manage your Resources. But be aware of the Storms! Step into the shoes of Elian, a brave young hero on a mission to defend his home village of Regera from relen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defender's Dynasty.

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  41. Nimoyd is a science-fiction and fantasy sandbox adventure set on Earth, in the year 2702, or any randomly generated planet you like. A massive, open-world full of wonder, dungeons, and cities awaits you! Survive a Vast World Your only way to survive is to dig, craft, and fight through this strange world. Manage your energy supply as you explore forests, grass plains, deserts, dark caves and dung… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nimoyd - Survival Sandbox.

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  42. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    Sixty years ago, a young hero founded a kingdom. Today, its royal knights extort the common people. Two brave foragers set out to seek the source of their homeland's rot—and to see if it's time to raise a rebel flag.30+ HOURS OF JRPGUncover the rich world map of the kingdom of Mickelthy, a tapestry of interdependent towns where you'll discover hubs of trade and quests that bring you into a myriad … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wayblazer Dämmerung.

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  43. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 249 reviews

    Lead your team of Gladiators in turn-based arena battles, recruiting, training, and sometimes sacrificing them for glory. But remember, your Gladiators are mortal - If they fall in battle, they are lost forever... though their legacy will live on.As a noble heir, you'll manage your city by unlocking, constructing, and upgrading buildings that provide new services and mechanics to aid you on your b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodgrounds.

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  44. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    86% User Score Based on 2,203 reviews

    Design, build and manage your magic school to explore what lies below. Study lost arcana, grow exotic plants, brew potions, and raise undead servants -- only you can prepare your fragile students to harness their Mind Over Magic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mind Over Magic.

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  45. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    70% User Score Based on 521 reviews

    Customize an unique character with countless conbinations of weapon skills and magic spells. Gather your party and experience a deep immersive adventure in this medieval - fantasy world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Age of Reforging: Blackthorn.

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  46. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 264 reviews

    Pathless Woods is a sandbox-style game that features exploration, construction, and farming. Travel freely across this land and venture into its mystery. Build a homeland that only existed in your imagination while enjoying productive activities such as farming, logging, hunting and brewing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pathless Woods.

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  47. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    76% User Score Based on 886 reviews

    Founders’ Fortune is a colony simulator that draws a lot of inspiration from the Sims: It incorporates a lot of creative building and puts a heavy focus on the colonists themselves, simulating thoughts, wishes, expectations, and traits. These psychological components have a tremendous influence on the game: Migrants will only consider your colony if you can fulfill the expectations of your inhabi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Founders' Fortune.

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  48. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    81% User Score Based on 223 reviews

    You are not the hero. You are the villain. As leader of a merciless band of post-apocalyptic raiders, build and manage your forces while pillaging, kidnapping, and battling mercenaries tasked with stopping your rampage. The wasteland doesn't need another hero... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wasteland Raiders.

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  49. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    80% User Score Based on 436 reviews

    Nuclear war ended human civilization, but it could never uproot the evil within our hearts. Fight, trade, negotiate, raid– do whatever it takes to survive in the wasteland. You will have to be as clever as ruthless to thrive in a broken world, torn by war, cruelty, hunger and slavery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dust to the End.

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  50. WELCOME TO SHERWOOD VALLEY Experience the legend like never before. Become Robin Hood and live a new life in this cozy RPG. After being a deputy for the Sheriff of Sherwood Valley for many years, Robin Hood finds his or herself (Player Choice) exiled following an act of betrayal. Alone and being hunted, Hood must survive the elements, and plot revenge to take down the now-corrupt Sheriff. All whi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Robin Hood: Sherwood Valley.

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