Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Going Medieval (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Going Medieval on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The games like Going Medieval on a map
Compare the whole catalogueThe same 24 games, plotted rather than listed. The two axes below are the ones the ranking is built from, so a game sitting high and right is a game the formula placed near the top. Change either axis to see the field a different way. Where we hold a publisher wordmark, the game is drawn as its mark rather than a dot.
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Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.
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- Nintendo
- PC
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The short version
- Closest match: Dwarf Fortress, which both open world, survival and strategy.
- Going Medieval is tagged RPG, Early Access, City Builder, Colony Sim, Singleplayer, Strategy, Moddable, Sandbox by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 2 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
Why players value Going Medieval
The five things Steam players tag Going Medieval with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- RPG
- Early Access
- City Builder
- Colony Sim
- Singleplayer
| Reception | on Steam (89% of 21,362) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $22.49 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Dwarf Fortress
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 13 player tags including Colony Sim, Strategy and Simulation; released around the same time (2022).
Build a fortress and try to help your dwarves survive against a deeply generated world. Keep your dwarves happy, grow their community and beware of digging too deeply. The deepest, most intricate simulation of a world that's ever been created.
Dwarf Fortress at a glance Released 2022 Studio Bay 12 Games Player sentiment 95% positive of 31,446 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (95% of 31,446)
Matches Going Medieval on: 2 of 5 — City Builder, Colony Sim
Why players like it: Dwarf, Colony Sim, Strategy, Simulation, Base-Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Going Medieval: $29.99 — $7.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Going Medieval:Colony SimStrategySimulationBase-BuildingCity BuilderSandboxManagementBuilding
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Against the Storm
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 13 player tags including Strategy, City Builder and Simulation; released around the same time (2023).
A dark fantasy city builder where you must rebuild civilization in the face of apocalyptic rains. As the Queen’s Viceroy, lead humans, beavers, lizards, foxes, and harpies to reclaim the wilderness and secure a future for civilization's last survivors.
Against the Storm at a glance Released 2023 Studio Eremite Games Player sentiment 94% positive of 37,338 Price $8.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (94% of 37,338)
Matches Going Medieval on: 3 of 5 — City Builder, Colony Sim, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, City Builder, Simulation, Base-Building, Colony Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Going Medieval: $8.99 — $13.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Going Medieval:StrategyCity BuilderSimulationBase-BuildingColony SimManagementBuildingSurvival
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Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 13 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and City Builder; released around the same time (2024).
Build a soviet republic from an impoverished country into a rich industrial superpower in a city builder with intricate production chains and a fully simulated global economy. Manage the lives of your citizens from education to work and party loyalty to criminal activity.
Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic at a glance Released 2024 Studio 3Division Player sentiment 91% positive of 27,164 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (91% of 27,164)
Matches Going Medieval on: 3 of 5 — City Builder, Colony Sim, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, Simulation, City Builder, Base-Building, Management — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Going Medieval: $9.99 — $12.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Going Medieval:StrategySimulationCity BuilderBase-BuildingManagementBuildingSandboxSurvival
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Foundation
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 13 player tags including City Builder, Simulation and Strategy; released around the same time (2025).
Foundation is a grid-less, laidback medieval city-building game with a focus on organic development, monument construction and resource management.
Foundation at a glance Released 2025 Studio Polymorph Games Player sentiment 87% positive of 24,163 Price $23.44 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (87% of 24,163)
Matches Going Medieval on: 4 of 5 — Early Access, City Builder, Colony Sim, Singleplayer
Why players like it: City Builder, Simulation, Medieval, Strategy, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Going Medieval: $23.44 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Going Medieval:City BuilderSimulationStrategySandboxManagementEconomyBuildingIndie
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Manor Lords
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 12 player tags including Strategy, City Builder and Simulation; released around the same time (2024).
Manor Lords is a medieval strategy game featuring in-depth city building, large-scale tactical battles, and complex economic and social simulations. Rule your lands as a medieval lord – the seasons pass, the weather changes, and cities rise and fall.
Manor Lords at a glance Released 2024 Studio Slavic Magic Player sentiment 84% positive of 90,905 Price $25.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (84% of 90,905)
Matches Going Medieval on: 3 of 5 — Early Access, City Builder, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, City Builder, Simulation, Historical, Base-Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Going Medieval: $25.99 — $3.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Going Medieval:StrategyCity BuilderSimulationBase-BuildingManagementBuildingSandboxSurvival
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Kingdoms and Castles
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 12 player tags including City Builder, Colony Sim and Strategy.
Kingdoms and Castles is a city-building simulation game about growing a kingdom from a tiny hamlet to a sprawling city and imposing castle. Make trade agreements, alliance, and war with neighboring AI controlled kingdoms. Each villager and resource is individually simulated.
Kingdoms and Castles at a glance Released 2017 Studio Lion Shield, LLC Player sentiment 94% positive of 31,404 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (94% of 31,404)
Matches Going Medieval on: 3 of 5 — City Builder, Colony Sim, Singleplayer
Why players like it: City Builder, Colony Sim, Strategy, Medieval, Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Going Medieval: $19.99 — $2.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Going Medieval:City BuilderColony SimStrategyBuildingSimulationSandboxBase-BuildingSurvival
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Planetbase
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 12 player tags including Colony Sim, City Builder and Base-Building.
Guide a group of space settlers trying to establish a base on a remote planet. Grow food, collect energy, mine resources, survive disasters and build a self-sufficient colony in a harsh and unforgiving environment.
Planetbase at a glance Released 2015 Studio Madruga Works Player sentiment 80% positive of 10,438 Price $7.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (80% of 10,438)
Matches Going Medieval on: 3 of 5 — City Builder, Colony Sim, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Colony Sim, City Builder, Base-Building, Space, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Going Medieval: $7.49 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Going Medieval:Colony SimCity BuilderBase-BuildingStrategySurvivalSimulationBuildingManagement
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Timberborn
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 11 player tags including City Builder, Colony Sim and Sandbox; released around the same time (2026).
Humans are long gone. In a world struck by droughts and toxic waste, will your lumberpunk beavers do any better? A sandbox city-building game featuring ingenious animals, vertical architecture, water physics, and terraforming. Contains high amounts of wood.
Timberborn at a glance Released 2026 Studio Mechanistry Player sentiment 96% positive of 41,238 Price $34.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (96% of 41,238)
Matches Going Medieval on: 3 of 5 — Early Access, City Builder, Colony Sim
Why players like it: City Builder, Voxel, Colony Sim, Nature, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Going Medieval: $34.99 — $12.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Going Medieval:City BuilderColony SimSandboxBuildingManagementSurvivalBase-BuildingStrategy
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Amazing Cultivation Simulator
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 11 player tags including Simulation, RPG and Sandbox.
Rise up in a search for immortality in this strategy sim and management game based on Chinese mythology. Rebuild your sect and train new disciples through the path of cultivation. Research magic and gather mystical artifacts, face ancient dangers and other sects in your path to spiritual ascension.
Amazing Cultivation Simulator at a glance Released 2020 Studio GSQ Games Player sentiment 86% positive of 23,608 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (86% of 23,608)
Matches Going Medieval on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Early Access, Colony Sim, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Simulation, Martial Arts, RPG, Sandbox, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Going Medieval: $24.99 — $2.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Going Medieval:SimulationRPGSandboxStrategyColony SimSurvivalIndieBase-Building
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Factorio
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 11 player tags including Base-Building, Sandbox and Crafting.
Factorio is a game about building and creating automated factories to produce items of increasing complexity, within an infinite 2D world. Use your imagination to design your factory, combine simple elements into ingenious structures, and finally protect it from the creatures who don't really like you.
Factorio at a glance Released 2016 Studio Wube software Player sentiment 98% positive of 233,978 Price $35.00 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.6/10 · Steam: (98% of 233,978)
Matches Going Medieval on: 2 of 5 — City Builder, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Automation, Base-Building, Resource Management, Sandbox, Crafting — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Going Medieval: $35.00 — $12.51 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Going Medieval:Base-BuildingSandboxCraftingStrategySurvivalManagementBuildingModdable
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Surviving Mars
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 11 player tags including Colony Sim, City Builder and Strategy.
There will be challenges to overcome. Execute your strategy and improve your colony’s chances of survival while unlocking the mysteries of this alien world. Are you ready? Mars is waiting for you.
Surviving Mars at a glance Released 2018 Studio Haemimont Games Player sentiment 80% positive of 28,730 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (80% of 28,730)
Matches Going Medieval on: 3 of 5 — City Builder, Colony Sim, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Colony Sim, City Builder, Strategy, Survival, Space — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Going Medieval:Colony SimCity BuilderStrategySurvivalBase-BuildingSimulationBuildingManagement
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Craft The World
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Colony Sim, Crafting and Building.
Craft The World is a unique sandbox strategy game, the mix of Dungeon Keeper, Terraria and Dwarf Fortress. Explore a random generated world populated by dangerous creatures, build a dwarf fortress, gather resources, and craft all the items, weapons, and armor you need.
Craft The World at a glance Released 2014 Studio Dekovir Entertainment Player sentiment 88% positive of 17,058 Price $18.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (88% of 17,058)
Matches Going Medieval on: 4 of 5 — RPG, City Builder, Colony Sim, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Dwarf, Colony Sim, Crafting, Building, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Going Medieval: $18.99 — $3.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Going Medieval:Colony SimCraftingBuildingSandboxSurvivalStrategyIndieSimulation
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Prison Architect
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 12 player tags including Simulation, Building and Sandbox.
Only the world’s most ruthless Warden can contain the world’s most ruthless inmates. Design and develop your personalized penitentiary in Prison Architect.
Prison Architect at a glance Released 2015 Studio Introversion Software Player sentiment 89% positive of 73,744 Price $5.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (89% of 73,744)
Matches Going Medieval on: 3 of 5 — City Builder, Colony Sim, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Simulation, Building, Sandbox, Base-Building, Colony Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Going Medieval: $5.99 — $16.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Going Medieval:SimulationBuildingSandboxBase-BuildingColony SimStrategyManagementCity Builder
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Dawn of Man
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 10 player tags including City Builder, Colony Sim and Survival.
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.
Dawn of Man at a glance Released 2019 Studio Madruga Works Player sentiment 87% positive of 17,830 Price $12.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (87% of 17,830)
Matches Going Medieval on: 3 of 5 — City Builder, Colony Sim, Singleplayer
Why players like it: City Builder, Colony Sim, Survival, Strategy, Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Going Medieval: $12.49 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Going Medieval:City BuilderColony SimSurvivalStrategySimulationSandboxEconomyIndie
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Satisfactory
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Base-Building, Crafting and Building; released around the same time (2024).
Satisfactory is a first-person open-world factory building game with a dash of exploration and combat. Play alone or with friends, explore an alien planet, create multi-story factories, and enter conveyor belt heaven!
Satisfactory at a glance Released 2024 Studio Coffee Stain Studios Player sentiment 97% positive of 278,668 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.8/10 · Steam: (97% of 278,668)
Matches Going Medieval on: 2 of 5 — Early Access, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Base-Building, Automation, Open World, Multiplayer, Crafting — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Going Medieval: $39.99 — $17.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Going Medieval:Base-BuildingCraftingBuildingSandboxSurvivalSimulationStrategyEarly Access
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IXION
Why it matched: both survival and strategy; shares 11 player tags including City Builder, Strategy and Survival; released around the same time (2022).
IXION is an unrelenting, city-building odyssey across the stars. As Administrator of the Tiqqun, DOLOS’ prototype space station, you are tasked with balancing preservation and exploration as you manage infrastructure, resources and crew. Can you keep the flame of humanity alight in the cold dark?
IXION at a glance Released 2022 Studio Bulwark Studios Player sentiment 79% positive of 17,614 Price $10.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (79% of 17,614)
Matches Going Medieval on: 3 of 5 — City Builder, Colony Sim, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Space, City Builder, Strategy, Survival, Resource Management — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Going Medieval: $10.49 — $12.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Going Medieval:City BuilderStrategySurvivalColony SimBase-BuildingBuildingSimulationEconomy
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Fallout Shelter
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Base-Building, Survival and Management.
Fallout Shelter puts you in control of a state-of-the-art underground Vault from Vault-Tec. Build the perfect Vault, keep your Dwellers happy, and protect them from the dangers of the Wasteland.
Fallout Shelter at a glance Released 2015 Studio Bethesda Game Studios Player sentiment 88% positive of 82,585 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (88% of 82,585)
Matches Going Medieval on: 2 of 5 — RPG, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, Base-Building, Survival, Post-apocalyptic, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Going Medieval: Free — free
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, monetisation inside the game, lost progress or broken saves (details)
Shared with Going Medieval:Base-BuildingSurvivalManagementSimulationStrategyBuildingCraftingSandbox
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Oxygen Not Included
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Colony Sim, Base-Building and Survival.
Oxygen Not Included is a space-colony simulation game. Deep inside an alien space rock your industrious crew will need to master science, overcome strange new lifeforms, and harness incredible space tech to survive, and possibly, thrive.
Oxygen Not Included at a glance Released 2019 Studio Klei Entertainment Player sentiment 97% positive of 143,589 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.6/10 · Steam: (97% of 143,589)
Matches Going Medieval on: 2 of 5 — Colony Sim, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Colony Sim, Base-Building, Survival, Resource Management, Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Going Medieval: $24.99 — $2.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Going Medieval:Colony SimBase-BuildingSurvivalBuildingManagementSimulationSandboxStrategy
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Dyson Sphere Program
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 11 player tags including Base-Building, Building and Simulation.
Build the most efficient intergalactic factory in space simulation strategy game Dyson Sphere Program! Harness the power of stars, collect resources, plan and design production lines and develop your interstellar factory from a small space workshop to a galaxy-wide industrial empire.
Dyson Sphere Program at a glance Released 2021 Studio Youthcat Studio Player sentiment 97% positive of 91,586 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: (97% of 91,586)
Matches Going Medieval on: 3 of 5 — Early Access, City Builder, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Automation, Space, Base-Building, Building, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Going Medieval: $19.99 — $2.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Going Medieval:Base-BuildingBuildingSimulationManagementSandboxCity BuilderStrategy3D
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Raft
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Survival, Crafting and Building.
Raft™ throws you and your friends into an epic oceanic adventure! Alone or together, players battle to survive a perilous voyage across a vast sea! Gather debris, scavenge reefs and build your own floating home, but be wary of the man-eating sharks!
Raft at a glance Released 2018 Studio Redbeet Interactive Player sentiment 93% positive of 377,670 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (93% of 377,670)
Matches Going Medieval on: 2 of 5 — Early Access, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Survival, Multiplayer, Open World Survival Craft, Co-op, Crafting — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Going Medieval: $19.99 — $2.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Going Medieval:SurvivalCraftingBuildingBase-BuildingSandboxSimulationEarly AccessIndie
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Jurassic World Evolution 2
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Building, Simulation and Management.
Jurassic World Evolution 2 is the much-anticipated sequel to Frontier’s highly successful Jurassic World Evolution. This bold new era in the Jurassic World Evolution game franchise builds upon the ground-breaking and immersive 2018 management simulation.
Jurassic World Evolution 2 at a glance Released 2021 Studio Frontier Developments Player sentiment 90% positive of 47,023 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (90% of 47,023)
Matches Going Medieval on: 2 of 5 — City Builder, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Dinosaurs, Building, Simulation, Management, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Going Medieval: $59.99 — $37.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Going Medieval:BuildingSimulationManagementSandboxStrategyCity BuilderEconomyBase-Building
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Farthest Frontier
Why it matched: both survival and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Early Access, City Builder and RTS; released around the same time (2025).
Protect and guide your people as you forge a town from untamed wilderness at the edge of the known world. Harvest raw materials, hunt, fish and farm to survive. Produce crafted items to trade, consume, equip and fight with as you battle for your survival against the elements and outside threats.
Farthest Frontier at a glance Released 2025 Studio Crate Entertainment Player sentiment 86% positive of 25,411 Price $34.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (86% of 25,411)
Matches Going Medieval on: 2 of 5 — Early Access, City Builder
Why players like it: Early Access, Historical, Agriculture, Medieval, 4X — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Going Medieval: $34.99 — $12.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Going Medieval:Early AccessCity BuilderRTSStrategyManagementBase-BuildingBuildingSimulation
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Kingdom: Classic
Why it matched: both survival and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Base-Building.
Kingdom is a 2D sidescrolling strategy/resource management hybrid with a minimalist feel wrapped in a beautiful, modern pixel art aesthetic.
Kingdom: Classic at a glance Released 2015 Studio Noio Player sentiment 91% positive of 22,707 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (91% of 22,707)
Matches Going Medieval on: 4 of 5 — RPG, City Builder, Colony Sim, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, Strategy, Singleplayer, Simulation, Base-Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Going Medieval: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Going Medieval:StrategySimulationBase-BuildingBuildingManagementRPGSurvivalCity Builder
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The Riftbreaker
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Base-Building, Survival and Strategy.
The Riftbreaker is a solo or Co-op base-building, survival game with Action-RPG elements for up to 4 players. Hack & slash countless hordes of enemies. Build up your base, craft powerful weapons and research new inventions to survive.
The Riftbreaker at a glance Released 2021 Studio EXOR Studios Player sentiment 90% positive of 24,729 Price $8.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (90% of 24,729)
Matches Going Medieval on: 1 of 5 — RPG
Why players like it: Base-Building, Tower Defense, Survival, Strategy, Hack and Slash — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Going Medieval: $8.99 — $13.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Going Medieval:Base-BuildingSurvivalStrategyCraftingBuildingRPGSandboxSimulation
Common questions
What game is most like Going Medieval?
Dwarf Fortress, on the evidence we have. It both open world, survival and strategy. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Going Medieval" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Going Medieval. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.