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24 games like Kingdom Two Crowns (2026)

Recomputed 2 September 2026 · Ordered by overlap, not by score · Free to read, nothing here is paid for

Every game below overlaps with Kingdom Two Crowns 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 short version

  • Closest match: Kingdom: New Lands, which both survival, fantasy, atmospheric and strategy.
  • Kingdom Two Crowns is tagged Tower Defense, Minimalist, City Builder, Building, Singleplayer, Medieval, Fantasy, Strategy 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.

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

  1. 1

    Kingdom: New Lands

    Why it matched: both survival, fantasy, atmospheric and strategy; shares 11 player tags including Tower Defense, Survival and Base-Building; published by the same company; released around the same time (2016).

    Kingdom: New Lands builds upon the award-winning gameplay and mystery of Kingdom by introducing an abundance of new content to the IGF-nominated title while maintaining the simplicity and depth that legions of monarchs have come to experience and enjoy.

    Kingdom: New Lands at a glance
    Released2016StudioNoio
    Player sentiment85% positive of 12,353Price$1.49

    Tower DefenseSurvivalBase-BuildingMinimalistBuildingStrategyColony SimPixel Graphics

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  2. 2

    Kingdom: Classic

    Why it matched: both survival, fantasy, atmospheric and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Base-Building; published by the same company; released around the same time (2015).

    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
    Released2015StudioNoio
    Player sentiment91% positive of 22,707PriceFree

    StrategySimulationBase-BuildingBuildingPixel GraphicsFantasySurvivalCity Builder

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  3. 3

    Dwarf Fortress

    Why it matched: both survival, fantasy and strategy; shares 8 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
    Released2022StudioBay 12 Games
    Player sentiment95% positive of 31,446Price$29.99

    Colony SimStrategySimulationBase-BuildingCity BuilderBuildingSurvivalFantasy

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  4. 4

    Craft The World

    Why it matched: both survival, fantasy and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Colony Sim, Building and Survival; released around the same time (2014).

    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
    Released2014StudioDekovir Entertainment
    Player sentiment88% positive of 17,058Price$18.99

    Colony SimBuildingSurvivalStrategySimulationCity BuilderFantasyTower Defense

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  5. 5

    Foundation

    Why it matched: both survival, atmospheric and strategy; shares 8 player tags including City Builder, Simulation and Medieval.

    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
    Released2025StudioPolymorph Games
    Player sentiment87% positive of 24,163Price$23.44

    City BuilderSimulationMedievalStrategyBuildingBase-BuildingColony SimSurvival

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  6. 6

    Planetbase

    Why it matched: both survival, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Colony Sim, City Builder and Base-Building; released around the same time (2015).

    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
    Released2015StudioMadruga Works
    Player sentiment80% positive of 10,438Price$7.49

    Colony SimCity BuilderBase-BuildingStrategySurvivalSimulationBuilding

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  7. 7

    IXION

    Why it matched: both survival, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 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
    Released2022StudioBulwark Studios
    Player sentiment79% positive of 17,614Price$10.49

    City BuilderStrategySurvivalColony SimBase-BuildingBuildingSimulation

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  8. 8

    Stronghold Crusader 2

    Why it matched: both survival, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Medieval and City Builder; released around the same time (2014).

    Stronghold Crusader 2 is the long awaited sequel to the original castle sim. After 12 years Stronghold returns to the desert with a new 3D engine and powerful Havok Physics. Crusader 2 recaptures the original game’s addictive, fast-paced gameplay and authentic castle simulation.

    Stronghold Crusader 2 at a glance
    Released2014StudioFirefly Studios
    Player sentiment72% positive of 18,080Price$3.99

    StrategyMedievalCity BuilderSimulationBuildingSurvivalBase-Building

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  9. 9

    Kingdoms and Castles

    Why it matched: both survival and strategy; shares 8 player tags including City Builder, Colony Sim and Strategy; released around the same time (2017).

    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
    Released2017StudioLion Shield, LLC
    Player sentiment94% positive of 31,404Price$19.99

    City BuilderColony SimStrategyMedievalBuildingSimulationBase-BuildingSurvival

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  10. 10

    Frostpunk

    Why it matched: both survival, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including City Builder, Survival and Strategy; released around the same time (2018).

    Frostpunk is the first society survival game. As the ruler of the last city on Earth, it is your duty to manage both its citizens and infrastructure. What decisions will you make to ensure your society's survival? What will you do when pushed to breaking point? Who will you become in the process?

    Frostpunk at a glance
    Released2018Studio11 Bit Studios
    Player sentiment93% positive of 137,121Price$29.99

    City BuilderSurvivalStrategyColony SimBuildingBase-BuildingSimulation

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  11. 11

    Thronefall

    Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Tower Defense, Strategy and City Builder.

    A minimalist game about building and defending your little kingdom.

    Thronefall at a glance
    Released2024StudioGrizzlyGames
    Player sentiment96% positive of 23,605Price$12.99

    Tower DefenseStrategyCity BuilderMinimalistMedievalBuildingBase-BuildingFantasy

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  12. 12

    Legion TD 2 - Multiplayer Tower Defense

    Why it matched: both survival, fantasy and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Tower Defense, Strategy and Online Co-Op; released around the same time (2021).

    An infinitely replayable multiplayer and single-player tower defense. Defend against waves of enemies and destroy the enemy's king before they destroy yours. Legion TD 2 is a one-of-a-kind game of tactics, teamwork, and prediction. Party as 1-8 players.

    Legion TD 2 - Multiplayer Tower Defense at a glance
    Released2021StudioAutoAttack Games
    Player sentiment86% positive of 15,264Price$24.99

    Tower DefenseStrategyOnline Co-OpBase-BuildingFantasySurvivalMedieval

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  13. 13

    Against the Storm

    Why it matched: both survival, fantasy and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, City Builder and Simulation.

    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
    Released2023StudioEremite Games
    Player sentiment94% positive of 37,338Price$8.99

    StrategyCity BuilderSimulationBase-BuildingColony SimBuildingSurvival

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  14. 14

    The Riftbreaker

    Why it matched: both survival, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Base-Building, Tower Defense and Survival; released around the same time (2021).

    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
    Released2021StudioEXOR Studios
    Player sentiment90% positive of 24,729Price$8.99

    Base-BuildingTower DefenseSurvivalStrategyBuildingSimulation

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  15. 15

    Jurassic World Evolution 2

    Why it matched: both survival, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Building, Simulation and Strategy; released around the same time (2021).

    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
    Released2021StudioFrontier Developments
    Player sentiment90% positive of 47,023Price$59.99

    BuildingSimulationStrategyCity BuilderBase-BuildingSurvival

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  16. 16

    Amazing Cultivation Simulator

    Why it matched: both survival, fantasy and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Strategy and Colony Sim; released around the same time (2020).

    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
    Released2020StudioGSQ Games
    Player sentiment86% positive of 23,608Price$24.99

    SimulationStrategyColony SimSurvivalBase-BuildingFantasyBuilding

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  17. 17

    Stronghold: Definitive Edition

    Why it matched: both atmospheric and strategy; shares 8 player tags including City Builder, Strategy and Medieval.

    Greetings sire! Your stronghold awaits you. Build a castle economy, besiege unforgettable villains and return to the 'castle sim' that started it all. Experience this classic RTS with upgraded visuals, modernised gameplay, Steam multiplayer and a new campaign.

    Stronghold: Definitive Edition at a glance
    Released2023StudioFirefly Studios
    Player sentiment87% positive of 10,346Price$4.49

    City BuilderStrategyMedievalBuildingColony SimBase-BuildingTower DefenseSimulation

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  18. 18

    Factorio

    Why it matched: both survival and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Base-Building, Strategy and Survival; released around the same time (2016).

    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
    Released2016StudioWube software
    Player sentiment98% positive of 233,978Price$35.00

    Base-BuildingStrategySurvivalBuildingSimulationPixel GraphicsCity Builder

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  19. 19

    Ninja Kiwi Archive

    Why it matched: both survival, fantasy and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Tower Defense and Online Co-Op; released around the same time (2020).

    Enjoy some of the best loved Flash games of the past in this awesome time capsule of over 60 Ninja Kiwi classics. Experience a piece of history and play the original Flash games that spawned the worldwide phenomenon of Bloons TD.

    Ninja Kiwi Archive at a glance
    Released2020StudioNinja Kiwi
    Player sentiment93% positive of 5,804PriceFree

    StrategyTower DefenseOnline Co-OpPixel GraphicsSurvivalFantasy

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  20. 20

    Surviving Mars

    Why it matched: both survival and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Colony Sim, City Builder and Strategy; released around the same time (2018).

    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
    Released2018StudioHaemimont Games
    Player sentiment80% positive of 28,730PriceNot listed

    Colony SimCity BuilderStrategySurvivalBase-BuildingSimulationBuilding

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  21. 21

    ASKA

    Why it matched: both survival, fantasy and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Online Co-Op, Simulation and Building.

    A new Viking age dawns with you at its helm. Forge a thriving colony from nothing in this mythic open-world survival sim. Earn the gods' favor and survive in a land ruled by ancient terrors and unforgiving seasons. Rally unique villagers, expand your settlement and defend your tribe - solo or co-op!

    ASKA at a glance
    Released2024StudioSand Sailor Studio
    Player sentiment80% positive of 12,111Price$24.99

    Online Co-OpSimulationBuildingSurvivalBase-BuildingColony Sim

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  22. 22

    Frostpunk 2

    Why it matched: both survival, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, City Builder and Survival.

    Develop, expand, and advance your city in a society survival game set 30 years after an apocalyptic blizzard ravaged Earth. In Frostpunk 2, you face not only the perils of never-ending winter, but also the powerful factions that watch your every step inside the Council Hall.

    Frostpunk 2 at a glance
    Released2024Studio11 bit studios
    Player sentiment75% positive of 26,953Price$44.99

    StrategyCity BuilderSurvivalSimulationBase-BuildingColony Sim

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  23. 23

    Mindustry

    Why it matched: both survival and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Base-Building, Tower Defense and Strategy; released around the same time (2019).

    An open-ended factory management game with RTS and tower defense elements.

    Mindustry at a glance
    Released2019StudioAnukenDev
    Player sentiment96% positive of 27,965Price$9.99

    Base-BuildingTower DefenseStrategyBuildingOnline Co-OpPixel GraphicsSurvival

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  24. 24

    Jurassic World Evolution

    Why it matched: both survival, atmospheric and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Building, Simulation and Strategy; released around the same time (2018).

    Place yourself at the heart of the Jurassic franchise and build your own Jurassic World. Bioengineer dinosaurs that think, feel and react intelligently to the world around them and face threats posed by espionage, breakouts and devastating tropical storms in an uncertain world where life always finds a way.

    Jurassic World Evolution at a glance
    Released2018StudioFrontier Developments
    Player sentiment87% positive of 55,272Price$44.99

    BuildingSimulationStrategyCity BuilderSurvival

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

Common questions

What game is most like Kingdom Two Crowns?

Kingdom: New Lands, on the evidence we have. It both survival, fantasy, atmospheric 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 Kingdom Two Crowns" 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 Kingdom Two Crowns. 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.

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