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Looking for games like Why Am I Here? Here are top survival platformer recommendations with a economy, medieval and historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Frostpunk, Veyora or Wildwood: A Town Building Game.

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  2. Veyora is a medieval open-world RPG with survival and farming elements, created by a solo developer. Choose your place, build a farm, home or base, explore the world, and play alone or together with friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Veyora.

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  3. Build and grow your own colony in Wildwood, a thrilling town building game. Gather resources, craft tools, and expand your settlement with a robust logistics network. Start small and watch your colony thrive as you take control and guide it to greatness. Join the adventure now! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wildwood: A Town Building Game.

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  4. Welcome to "Tortuga City," a dark and futuristic metropolis where you and your turtle friends fight against the overwhelming force of the police. As the strategic leader of the group, you must fortify yourselves against the incoming troops and find a way out of the situation to survive. Develop various strategies to train soldiers, build defensive structures, and wisely utilize your reso… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tortuga City.

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  5. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 294 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 5 reviews

    "Unto The End is a 2D cinematic combat-adventure that charts a journey of loss and vengeance, told through unforgiving encounters, skillful combat, and stark moments of beauty. Fight your way through an indifferent wilderness as you search for the creature that has taken everything from you." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unto The End.

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  6. Discord About the DeveloperIskarn was born from an obsession.Hundreds of hours on Rimworld and Going Medieval managing my colonists and fortifying my base. Hordes survived (and plenty of game overs) on 7 Days to Die. And every time, the same thought: "What if I could build all of this block by block, in a real voxel world?" So I opened a code editor, and I started. Iskarn is that g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iskarn.

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  7. (You may consider this an EA title as I plan to expand content, adjust balance, optimize effects, etc. until this notice is removed.) Core Gameplay Loop: Build-Defend-Develop-Explore-Strike As lord of a fief on mystical lands, develop your domain and bring lasting peace. ️ Build: Construct walls to protect your territory, upgrade buildings to unlock new tech and units. ️ Defend: Recruit units… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fief Lord.

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  8. You are a Taoist from the Heavenly Master's Mansion, and your master sent you down the mountain to experience. You will see various ancient Chinese monsters, fairies, and Buddhas, fighting or trading with them to obtain various weapons, elixirs, and spiritual treasures. Cultivate various Taoist spells to drive out monsters:Faced with the dilemma of limited financial resources, you need to understa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ChingMing.

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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

    Take up the role of the Hell Governor and embrace the challenge of welcoming souls who perished in major, historically real human disaster. Build your city, manage your resources while defending the chaos from demons who steal and kill your folks....and also that GIANT TITAN lurking around. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The HELL.

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    31%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    50% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    The kingdom stands on the brink of ruin. Whispers of doom echo through the streets, yet no one knows the truth. Beneath the castle, in the depths long consigned to oblivion, something stirs. An ancient darkness, thought to be sealed away forever, awakens once more—and you are the only one who can uncover its secrets. In Rune Ark, strategy and storytelling intertwine in a unique fusion of Match-3 … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rune Ark.

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  11. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    86% User Score Based on 200 reviews

    Of Life and Land is a charming settlement-building strategy game paired with a rich simulation experience. Every animal and plant tries to find their place in nature while you lead your villagers to their future. Expand to different regions and trade with local factions to gain needed resources. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Of Life and Land.

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  12. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 830 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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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    71% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Alone is a Pixelated Survival Game set in the extremely cold Siberian Wilderness in 1983, Soviet Union. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alone.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 494 reviews

    A side scrolling, pixel art, survival colony fantasy sim: Guide your villagers as they struggle to stay alive in a world overrun by the undead. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grim Realms.

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  15. ■ Only One Shall Return Alive.Once every ten years, an inescapable "Witch Mark" suddenly manifests on ten chosen witches, pulling them toward a forbidden, isolated island. The only way to return to normal life is to defeat all other rivals and become the **last survivor**. In an island steeped in paranoia and dark intrigue, a fateful **Battle royale Simulation** begins. ■ Game Syste… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LAST WITCH.

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  16. INCYANSPACEIncyanSpace follows the story of Li, an artificial human, who sets out to find his long-lost original human brother Yuan. Together with surviving New Humans, they stand against Xystem, a dominant force of mechanical lifeforms that controls the surface world. Human civilization hit an unbreakable evolutionary bottleneck, splitting flesh-and-blood humanity into two opposing factions: O… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to InCyanSpace.

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  17. Ashes of Pantheon is a turn-based strategy deckbuilder set in the world of ancient Roman myth. You are the Ash Fire—a guiding force that leads a gladiator through brutal battles against gods and the monstrous legions they command. Victory begins with preparation. Play directive cards to scatter directional arrows across the arena, plotting every step of your gladiator’s path. Once the fight start… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ashes of Pantheon.

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  18. Gameplay:Build It Up! – The Holy Roman Empire is a medieval simulation combining city-building, resource management, strategic battles and sieges. Start as a small landowner with only a few settlers and struggle to survive your first winter. By gathering resources, building production chains, and trading wisely, you provide your people with the goods they need. Step by step, your village grows … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Build It Up! - The Holy Roman Empire.

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  19. ️ Echoes of the AnvilEchoes of the Anvil is an indie simulation and management game focused on the life of Orren, a blacksmith exiled for refusing to forge a weapon capable of controlling the will of men. Far from his homeland and the Empire that fuels a hundred-year war, Orren arrives at a small town scarred by conflict. There, he must start over: build his home, establish his workshop, and deci… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes of the Anvil.

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  20. Marscape is narrative 2D action adventure set in a catastrophic space scenario on Mars. The player must skillfully use the skills of his charges & the environmental conditions to survive until rescue. Marscape offers the following features:Action pointsYou must invest action points for many of your actions. Your action points are limited. So use them wisely. You can replenish your action poi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marscape.

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  21. Gameplay Features– Single-player 2D pixel-art farming and life-sim RPG – Grow crops, raise animals, and expand your medieval farmstead – Gather materials, craft tools, and upgrade workstations – Explore procedurally generated caves, mines, and strongholds for rare resources – Help your town heal and grow through quests and relationships – Experience day–night cycles, weather, and seasonal eve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom of Hope.

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  22. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Manage your failing ship, evade lurking horrors, and navigate the galaxies to find the Lunar Star Base. With limited oxygen, dwindling power, and unknown terrors closing in, every decision is life or death. Will you make it home—or be lost forever? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Survivor.

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  23. Game Introduction: In 'Survival on a deserted island', players will be placed on a remote desert island surrounded by a vast ocean. However, this island is not peaceful, with terrifying skeletal creatures wandering around. Players need to demonstrate wisdom, courage, and survival skills to compete against harsh environments and threatening creatures, and strive to survive. Game fea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survival on a deserted island.

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    24%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    40% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Icetwine is an immersive Ice Age builder where every drag-and-drop matters. Combine simple materials to craft advanced tools, machines, and structures that will help you create a thriving village amidst a frozen wilderness. Experiment with basic resources like wood, stone, and iron to discover new items. For instance, merging a log of wood with a cluster of rocks might yield a Primitive Axe, kick… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Icetwine.

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  25. TEXTORIO You crash-land on Kepler-442b — a planet that wants you dead. 50,000 colonists sleep in cryo-pods deep below the surface. Wake them, or die trying. In Textorio, you build a factory in pure ASCII. Raw ore becomes circuits. Circuits become machines. Machines become a self-sustaining production empire — and that empire is the only thing standing between humanity and extinction on an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Textorio.

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  26. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    88% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Shelter X is a management game where you recruit residents, assign them to rooms, and let them work. As time passes, photo and video content unlocks, which you can watch later in your private room. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shelter X.

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  27. The end of the world is here, but you're still alive and able to survive. You're the chosen one. Or at least, so you believe. Craft, do quests, make love, and convert the people within your reach to your cult. You are the savior in this post-apocalypse world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apocalypse Cult Leader.

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  29. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 65 reviews

    Embark on a thrilling quest to defeat the Demon King and save Trina from the curse of her demon blood. Protect her from those who seek to corrupt and steal her from you. Conquer dungeons, battle dangerous foes, and master unique Synthesis skills in this intense adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallen Priestess: My Sister's Demonic Bloodline.

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  30. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    82% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    In Little Kingdom RTS, you take on the role of the ruler of a small kingdom. With limited resources, you must build a base, organize the extraction of wood, stone, and wheat, erect defenses, raise an army, and fend off enemies. The main goal is to survive and capture all territory on the map. Each new level presents a new map with a unique layout of resources, enemy kingdoms, secrets, and strategi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Kingdom RTS.

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  31. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    When a group of shipwreck survivors wash up on the shores of a strange quiet island, the last thing they expected was a miracle. With no supplies and no idea where to get food, the settlers begin searching for help before stumbling across a sleeping stone automaton. When one brave settler takes a closer look, the stone giant awakens and offers to help the villagers build a home. Cobble: The Ston… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cobble: The Stone Forager.

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  32. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    88% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    WISHLIST ON STEAM! In ANGST, you awaken alone in a vast, frozen wilderness, where survival is your only goal. The icy winds howl, wolves prowl the dark forests, and every resource must be fought for. Chop down trees to build fires that stave off the biting cold, craft weapons from scavenged materials, and struggle to stay alive. The world of ANGST is unforgiving, but beneath the snow and ice l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ANGST: A TALE OF SURVIVAL (free demo).

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  33. 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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  34. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    56% User Score Based on 216 reviews

    A fun clicker with economic simulation in the penguin kingdom. Obtain rare collections, venture into dangerous dungeons, and build your own civilization! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Egg Surprice.

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  35. Your first mission, Rift seeker, landing on a barren and unexplored new planet, you are tasked to create a thriving new colonial outpost and find the secrets of the void rifts around... Are you ready seeker?Build bases for your seekers and the entities you find:Be quick to satisfy your colonists every need or suffer the consequences, contain what you find on your explorations and manage the resour… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mission: Rift seeker.

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  36. PRESENTATION This is a 2D RPG in the style of Vagrant Hearts and Fantasy Heroes. As a spellcaster living in a remote island, Talia has always led a private life... for more than just her personality. Her daugther, Lydia, is the object of a powerful secret that could doom the whole kingdom. Once that secret comes to life, Talia and Lydia will have to fight against an evil they didn't even know exi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to From Light.

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  37. 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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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, optimization
    85% User Score Based on 200 reviews

    Face mythical creatures from ancient mythologies face to face, create an army and fight back before winter swallows you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Winter.

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  39. Clency and Livia is a strategy game. You will control a pair of brother and sister who strayed from their father because of a war. On the dangerous warfield, there is no mercy. They don't have power to fight, so you only can rely on Clency's detection of elements that can make you see the enemys' next motion. Use your Intelligence to help Clency and Livia make through these difficulties. Beside… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 流離之歌.

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  41. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    69% User Score Based on 61 reviews

    The Faraway Land is an open world survival simulator. Plunge into the relaxing atmosphere of a magical world filled with cute and dangerous creatures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Faraway Land.

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  42. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 3,448 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 9 reviews

    Travel by train through a dying world. Look after your passengers, keep your train operational, and make sure you can always reach the next station. Make your way through swarms of infected at each station. Explore mysterious and abandoned stations looking for supplies and survivors. This is The Final Station. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Final Station.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    79% User Score Based on 926 reviews

    Dwarfs!?' offers an addictive, fast paced arcade-like experience, with plenty of difficulties and game modes to play around in. As the new overseer for your underground Dwarf base, your job is to manage the small colony and make it as rich as possible, before they meet their inevitable doom! To survive as long as possible, you’ll have to steer and guide your greedy little fellows to the richest p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dwarfs!?.

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  44. Stack Epoch is a settlement-building card game. Stack cards to gather resources, construct buildings, and battle various creatures. Stack character cards on trees to get wood. Combine wood with other cards to craft huts and expand your territory! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stack Epoch.

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  45. Travel through 2010–2025 and trade historical stocks and cryptocurrencies with the benefit of hindsight. Build a fortune, survive unexpected costs, and uncover the story behind it all. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Money Makes Money: Historical Market Simulator.

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  46. 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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    48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    77% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    FolkOrigin is a strategy game set on a hexagonal 2D map. The main objective is to develop a settlement in a way that maximizes the production and extraction of resources available on the map. A well-planned allocation of labor results in the efficient gathering of resources needed for trade, allowing our settlement to prosper while units can level up and boost their stats. More exotic units also a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FolkOrigin.

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  48. Frostward is a deep survival management colony simulator where every villager matters and every winter is a test. Featuring Day 1 Steam Workshop integration, this cozy but tense experience tasks you with guiding a small group of settlers through a harsh, procedurally generated wilderness. Expand your borders, establish complex supply chains, and battle the elements as you transform a struggling … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frostward.

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  49. Rise From Nothing Begin your journey as a poor peasant in a medieval world. With only a small mine to your name, extract ore, sell resources, and reinvest your earnings to survive and grow. Build Multiple Sources of Income Expand beyond mining by investing in farming, livestock, and woodcutting. Harvest crops, gather animal products, cut trees, and turn raw materials into steady profit. Automate a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Medieval Life Simulator.

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  50. Peasant Simulator is an open-ended medieval sandbox. How will you survive and thrive? As serf or leige, smith, trade, farm, build, or conquer your way to fortune, glory, and a prospering medieval kingdom. Venture forth from forest or town, collecting or earning resources and securing for yourself a lodging to call home. From there, improve your constructions, equipment, and weaponry - graduall… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Peasant Simulator.

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