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24 games like Project Winter (2026)

Recomputed 19 October 2026 · Ordered by overlap, not by score · Free to read, nothing here is paid for

Every game below overlaps with Project Winter 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.

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The 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.

24 games have both

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Axes are fitted to these 24 games rather than the full 0 to 100 scale, because a filtered list shares a narrow band and would otherwise sit in one corner. End values are marked. A point on the left edge is the lowest of thesegames, not a low score.

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.

Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.

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How positions are decided

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  • A position is not an endorsement. It says how a game was received and what it costs, not that we recommend it. Where we do recommend something, it carries a written review with a name on it.
  • Fetched from live third-party data. Player sentiment from Steam, critic aggregates as published on store pages, prices checked hourly, attention from Wikipedia. Each figure carries its source and the date it was read, and we do not adjust any of them.

The short version

  • Closest match: Witch It, which both survival, atmospheric, strategy and relaxing.
  • Project Winter is tagged Team-Based, Snow, PvP, Exploration, Adventure, Crafting, Stylized, Controller 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.
  • 6 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.

Why players value Project Winter

The five things Steam players tag Project Winter 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.

  1. Team-Based
  2. Snow
  3. PvP
  4. Exploration
  5. Adventure
Project Winter at a glance
ReceptionVery Positive on Steam (82% of 19,078)
Watch-outsno widespread problems reported by players
Price$9.99

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

  1. 1

    Witch It

    Why it matched: both survival, atmospheric, strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Funny, Casual and Survival; released around the same time (2020).

    Witch It is a multiplayer hide & seek game set in a vibrant, magical world. Brave hunters seek hidden witches that curse their villages!

    Witch It at a glance
    Released2020StudioBarrel Roll Games
    Player sentiment89% positive of 19,870Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 19,870)

    Matches Project Winter on: 2 of 5 — Team-Based, PvP

    Why players like it: Multiplayer, Funny, Casual, Action, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Project Winter: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Project Winter:FunnyCasualSurvivalTeam-BasedPvPStrategy

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  2. 2

    Fallout Shelter

    Why it matched: both survival, atmospheric, strategy and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Survival, Strategy and Casual; released around the same time (2015).

    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
    Released2015StudioBethesda Game Studios
    Player sentiment88% positive of 82,585PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 82,585)

    Matches Project Winter on: 1 of 5 — Adventure

    Why players like it: Free to Play, Base-Building, Survival, Post-apocalyptic, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Project Winter: Free — free

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, monetisation inside the game, lost progress or broken saves (details)

    Shared with Project Winter:SurvivalStrategyCasualCraftingFunny

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  3. 3

    Darwin Project

    Why it matched: both survival, atmospheric, strategy and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Survival, PvP and Crafting; released around the same time (2020).

    In Darwin Project, ten inmates must survive the elements, track each other, fight, craft tools, and use their social skills to be the last one standing. It's a unique take on battle royale with a Show Director to influence the match and Spectator Interactions to create a one-of-a-kind game show.

    Darwin Project at a glance
    Released2020StudioScavengers Studio
    Player sentiment82% positive of 18,460PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (82% of 18,460)

    Matches Project Winter on: 2 of 5 — PvP, Adventure

    Why players like it: Battle Royale, Multiplayer, Survival, Action, PvP — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Project Winter: Free — free

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Project Winter:SurvivalPvPCraftingStrategyCasual

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  4. 4

    Bendy and the Dark Revival

    Why it matched: both survival, atmospheric, strategy and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Survival, Action-Adventure and Strategy; released around the same time (2022).

    Bendy and the Dark Revival® is a first-person survival horror game set in the creepiest cartoon studio to ever exist. Discover the truth. Escape the studio. Above all, fear the Ink Demon…and survive.

    Bendy and the Dark Revival at a glance
    Released2022StudioJoey Drew Studios
    Player sentiment92% positive of 16,194Price$5.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 16,194)

    Matches Project Winter on: 1 of 5 — Adventure

    Why players like it: Horror, Action, Singleplayer, First-Person, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Project Winter: $5.99 — $4.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Project Winter:SurvivalAction-AdventureStrategyCasual

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  5. 5

    Dread Hunger

    Why it matched: both survival, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Survival, Social Deduction and PvP; released around the same time (2022).

    A game of survival and betrayal. Eight Explorers path their ship through the unforgiving Arctic. Among the crew, two traitors call on dark powers to undermine them. Note: Official server support ends 2024-01-01

    Dread Hunger at a glance
    Released2022StudioDread Hunger Team
    Player sentiment60% positive of 46,126PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.8/10 · Steam: Mixed (60% of 46,126)

    Matches Project Winter on: 3 of 5 — Team-Based, PvP, Adventure

    Why players like it: Multiplayer, Survival, Social Deduction, Online Co-Op, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Project Winter:SurvivalSocial DeductionPvPTeam-BasedStrategyFunny

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  6. 6

    FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED

    Why it matched: both survival, atmospheric, strategy and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Survival, Casual and Strategy; released around the same time (2019).

    Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted is a collection of classic and original mini-games set in the Five Nights universe. Experience the horror in flat (non-VR) mode or VR. Oculus Rift and HTC Vive are supported. A VR Headset is NOT required to play.

    FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED at a glance
    Released2019StudioSteel Wool Studios
    Player sentiment96% positive of 13,118Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 13,118)

    Matches Project Winter on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below

    Why players like it: Horror, VR, Singleplayer, Robots, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Project Winter: $29.99 — $20.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Project Winter:SurvivalCasualStrategyFunny

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  7. 7

    Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2: Deluxe Edition

    Why it matched: both atmospheric, strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including PvP, Funny and Team-Based; released around the same time (2022).

    Ready the Peashooters and prepare for the craziest, funniest shooter in the universe: Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2.

    Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2: Deluxe Edition at a glance
    Released2022StudioPopCap
    Player sentiment90% positive of 50,300Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 50,300)

    Matches Project Winter on: 2 of 5 — Team-Based, PvP

    Why players like it: Zombies, Hero Shooter, PvP, Third-Person Shooter, Funny — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Project Winter: $29.99 — $20.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Project Winter:PvPFunnyTeam-BasedControllerCasualColorful

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  8. 8

    Knight Online

    Why it matched: both survival, strategy and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including PvP, Action-Adventure and Strategy; released around the same time (2016).

    The Great Battle between Karus and El Morad has arrived to Steam! Pledge allegiance to one of the Nations and put your skills to the test in one of the best PvP system in the MMORPG universe!

    Knight Online at a glance
    Released2016StudioNoah System
    Player sentiment51% positive of 11,259PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.0/10 · Steam: Mixed (51% of 11,259)

    Matches Project Winter on: 2 of 5 — PvP, Adventure

    Why players like it: Free to Play, MMORPG, Massively Multiplayer, Action, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Project Winter: Free — free

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Project Winter:PvPAction-AdventureStrategySurvivalCasual

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  9. 9

    Mitos.is: The Game

    Why it matched: both survival, strategy and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Strategy, Survival and Funny; released around the same time (2015).

    Step into the microscopic world of Mitos.is! Eat or be eaten—become the ultimate cell in a highly addictive multiplayer game. Diverse modes, daily tournaments, guilds, and gear await! The BEST game of 2015 is back!

    Mitos.is: The Game at a glance
    Released2015StudioFreakinware Studios
    Player sentiment81% positive of 12,054PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (81% of 12,054)

    Matches Project Winter on: 1 of 5 — PvP

    Why players like it: Free to Play, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer, Strategy, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Project Winter: Free — free

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Project Winter:StrategySurvivalFunnyCasualPvP

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  10. 10

    Deceit

    Why it matched: both survival, atmospheric and strategy; shares 5 player tags including PvP, Social Deduction and Strategy; released around the same time (2017).

    Test your instincts at trust and deception in an action-filled, multiplayer first-person shooter. You wake up in unknown surroundings to the sound of the Game Master’s unfamiliar voice, surrounded by five others. A third of your group have been infected with a virus, but who will escape?

    Deceit at a glance
    Released2017StudioWorld Makers
    Player sentiment79% positive of 92,193PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (79% of 92,193)

    Matches Project Winter on: 1 of 5 — PvP

    Why players like it: PvP, Multiplayer, Horror, Social Deduction, Free to Play — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Project Winter:PvPSocial DeductionStrategyFunnySurvival

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  11. 11

    PixARK

    Why it matched: both survival, strategy and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Survival, Casual and Strategy; released around the same time (2019).

    Enter a world of mystery, danger, ancient dinosaurs, mythical beasts, and cubes! Work by yourself or with a tribe of others to gather materials, craft useful items, tame wild creatures, and build huge bases to survive in PixARK!

    PixARK at a glance
    Released2019StudioSnail Games USA
    Player sentiment72% positive of 13,440Price$4.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (72% of 13,440)

    Matches Project Winter on: 2 of 5 — PvP, Adventure

    Why players like it: Survival, Open World, Adventure, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Project Winter: $4.99 — $5.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Project Winter:SurvivalCasualStrategyCraftingPvP

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  12. 12

    Kingdom: Classic

    Why it matched: both survival, atmospheric, strategy and relaxing; shares 3 player tags including Strategy, Survival and Casual; 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

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 22,707)

    Matches Project Winter on: 1 of 5 — Adventure

    Why players like it: Free to Play, Strategy, Singleplayer, Simulation, Base-Building — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Project Winter: Free — free

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Project Winter:StrategySurvivalCasual

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  13. 13

    Jurassic World Evolution 2

    Why it matched: both survival, atmospheric, strategy and relaxing; shares 3 player tags including Strategy, Survival and Casual; 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

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 47,023)

    Matches Project Winter on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below

    Why players like it: Dinosaurs, Building, Simulation, Management, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Project Winter: $59.99 — $50.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Project Winter:StrategySurvivalCasual

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  14. 14

    Bomber Crew

    Why it matched: both survival, atmospheric, strategy and relaxing; shares 3 player tags including Strategy, Survival and Casual; released around the same time (2017).

    Chocks away! Bomber Crew is a strategic simulation game, where picking the right crew and keeping your bomber in tip top shape is the difference between completing your mission or losing it all! USAAF DLC NOW AVAILABLE! FLY THE ICONIC AMERICAN BOMBER!

    Bomber Crew at a glance
    Released2017StudioRunner Duck
    Player sentiment88% positive of 15,506Price$15.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 15,506)

    Matches Project Winter on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below

    Why players like it: World War II, Simulation, Strategy, Management, Flight — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Project Winter: $15.99 — $6.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Project Winter:StrategySurvivalCasual

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  15. 15

    Jurassic World Evolution

    Why it matched: both survival, atmospheric, strategy and relaxing; shares 3 player tags including Strategy, Survival and Casual; 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

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (87% of 55,272)

    Matches Project Winter on: 1 of 5 — Adventure

    Why players like it: Building, Dinosaurs, Simulation, Management, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Project Winter: $44.99 — $35.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Project Winter:StrategySurvivalCasual

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  16. 16

    Far Cry Primal

    Why it matched: both survival, atmospheric and strategy; shares 4 player tags including Survival, Crafting and Exploration; released around the same time (2016).

    The award-winning Far Cry franchise returns with its innovative open world gameplay, bringing together massive beasts, breathtaking environments, and unpredictable savage encounters. Welcome to the Stone Age, a time of danger and adventure.

    Far Cry Primal at a glance
    Released2016StudioUbisoft Kyiv
    Player sentiment86% positive of 41,126Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 41,126)

    Matches Project Winter on: 2 of 5 — Exploration, Adventure

    Why players like it: Open World, Survival, Action, Adventure, Hunting — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Project Winter: $29.99 — $20.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, launchers, accounts and anti-cheat, will not launch or install (details)

    Shared with Project Winter:SurvivalCraftingExplorationStrategy

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  17. 17

    Town of Salem

    Why it matched: both survival, strategy and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Strategy, Social Deduction and Casual.

    Inspired by the party games Werewolf and Mafia, Town of Salem is a game of murder, mystery and deception.

    Town of Salem at a glance
    Released2014StudioBlankMediaGames
    Player sentiment88% positive of 36,262Price$4.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 36,262)

    Matches Project Winter on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below

    Why players like it: Multiplayer, Strategy, Mystery, Indie, Social Deduction — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Project Winter: $4.99 — $5.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Project Winter:StrategySocial DeductionCasualFunnySurvival

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  18. 18

    Empyrion - Galactic Survival

    Why it matched: both survival and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Survival, Exploration and PvE; released around the same time (2020).

    Build and explore in a true space sandbox survival adventure. Construct mighty capital vessels, sprawling planetary settlements, and vast space stations in your galactic journey to discover the mysteries of Empyrion!

    Empyrion - Galactic Survival at a glance
    Released2020StudioEleon Game Studios
    Player sentiment78% positive of 34,399Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (78% of 34,399)

    Matches Project Winter on: 2 of 5 — PvP, Exploration

    Why players like it: Simulation, Co-op, Open World Survival Craft, Space, Survival — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Project Winter: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Project Winter:SurvivalExplorationPvEPvPCraftingStrategy

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  19. 19

    LOCKDOWN Protocol

    Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Social Deduction, Investigation and Casual.

    A first person social deduction game, combining real time action and communication, playable up to 16 players. While most players will cooperate to complete objectives to ensure victory, a small portion of dissidents will try their best to stop them at all cost, without being caught.

    LOCKDOWN Protocol at a glance
    Released2025StudioMirage Creative Lab
    Player sentiment86% positive of 19,873Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 19,873)

    Matches Project Winter on: 2 of 5 — Team-Based, PvP

    Why players like it: Early Access, Multiplayer, Social Deduction, Conversation, Space — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Project Winter: $9.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Project Winter:Social DeductionInvestigationCasualPvPTeam-BasedStrategyStylized

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  20. 20

    Bloons TD 6

    Why it matched: both survival, strategy and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Strategy, Casual and Funny; released around the same time (2018).

    The Bloons are back and better than ever! Get ready for a massive 3D tower defense game designed to give you hours and hours of the best strategy gaming available.

    Bloons TD 6 at a glance
    Released2018StudioNinja Kiwi
    Player sentiment97% positive of 394,354Price$13.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.8/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 394,354)

    Matches Project Winter on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below

    Why players like it: Tower Defense, Strategy, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Online Co-Op — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Project Winter: $13.99 — $4.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Project Winter:StrategyCasualFunnySurvival

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  21. 21

    Bopl Battle

    Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Funny, Strategy and Colorful; released around the same time (2023).

    A couch/online game where you battle your friends with unique and wild abilities. There are many choices such as a shrink ray, creating black holes, stopping time and attaching a rocket engine to the stage to send it flying. Choose a combination that synergizes well to win the round!

    Bopl Battle at a glance
    Released2023StudioJohan Grönvall
    Player sentiment97% positive of 25,699Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 25,699)

    Matches Project Winter on: 1 of 5 — PvP

    Why players like it: Multiplayer, 4 Player Local, 2D Fighter, Action, Online Co-Op — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Project Winter: $9.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Project Winter:FunnyStrategyColorfulPvPControllerCasual

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  22. 22

    Kingdoms and Castles

    Why it matched: both survival, strategy and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Strategy, Survival and Colorful; 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

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 31,404)

    Matches Project Winter on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below

    Why players like it: City Builder, Colony Sim, Strategy, Medieval, Building — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Project Winter: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Project Winter:StrategySurvivalColorfulCrafting

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  23. 23

    Ninja Kiwi Archive

    Why it matched: both survival, strategy and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Casual, Strategy and PvP; 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

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 5,804)

    Matches Project Winter on: 1 of 5 — PvP

    Why players like it: Casual, Arcade, Strategy, Tower Defense, Action — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Project Winter: Free — free

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Project Winter:CasualStrategyPvPSurvival

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  24. 24

    Among Us

    Why it matched: both survival and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Social Deduction, Survival and Funny; released around the same time (2018).

    An online and local party game of teamwork and betrayal for 4-15 players...in space!

    Among Us at a glance
    Released2018StudioInnersloth
    Player sentiment92% positive of 746,102Price$2.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 746,102)

    Matches Project Winter on: 1 of 5 — PvP

    Why players like it: Multiplayer, Social Deduction, Online Co-Op, Space, Survival — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Project Winter: $2.99 — $7.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Project Winter:Social DeductionSurvivalFunnyCasualPvPColorful

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Common questions

What game is most like Project Winter?

Witch It, on the evidence we have. It both survival, atmospheric, strategy and relaxing. 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 Project Winter" 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 Project Winter. 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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