Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Realm Grinder (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Realm Grinder 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: Classic, which both fantasy, strategy and relaxing.
- Realm Grinder is tagged Free to Play, Clicker, Pixel Graphics, Strategy, City Builder, Singleplayer, Idler, RPG 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.
- 13 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
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Kingdom: Classic
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and relaxing; shares 13 player tags including Free to Play, Strategy and Simulation; 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 Released 2015 Studio Noio Player sentiment 91% positive of 22,707 Price Free Free to PlayStrategySimulationBase-BuildingBuilding2DResource ManagementRPG
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Clicker Heroes
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and relaxing; shares 11 player tags including Clicker, Idler and Casual; released around the same time (2015).
Click your way through hordes of monsters, earn gold, and recruit quirky heroes with powerful skills. Progress even while you're idle, and watch the numbers climb into the absurd. It’s a never-ending journey of clicks, crits, and colossal damage.
Clicker Heroes at a glance Released 2015 Studio Playsaurus Player sentiment 90% positive of 62,148 Price Free ClickerIdlerCasual2DFree to PlayIndieStrategyRPG
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Soda Dungeon
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and relaxing; shares 11 player tags including Free to Play, RPG and Pixel Graphics; released around the same time (2017).
Pop the top on some legendary action with Soda Dungeon, the fresh and fizzy hit mobile RPG adventure, now available on your desktop! Manage your team as you raid the local dungeons, upgrade your tavern, and attract new party members. Gold, legendary items, and more await you.
Soda Dungeon at a glance Released 2017 Studio AN Productions Player sentiment 94% positive of 6,332 Price Free Free to PlayRPGPixel GraphicsCasual2DClickerFantasyStrategy
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Soda Dungeon 2
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and relaxing; shares 11 player tags including Free to Play, Idler and RPG; released around the same time (2020).
Everyone’s favorite laid-back dungeon crawler returns in Soda Dungeon 2. Featuring a new adventure, a whole town to upgrade, crafting, new classes, alternate dimensions, and more! It’s everything you loved about the original plus all the stuff you’ve been asking for.
Soda Dungeon 2 at a glance Released 2020 Studio AN Productions Player sentiment 94% positive of 5,665 Price Free Free to PlayIdlerRPGPixel GraphicsCasualIndie2DFantasy
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Mr.Mine
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 12 player tags including Idler, Clicker and Simulation; released around the same time (2020).
Explore the depths of the earth and uncover hidden treasures in this addictive idle mining game. Unlock the power of your drill with hundreds of upgrades, discover mysterious relics, and unearth priceless gems. Can you master the mines and reveal their deepest secrets? Dive in and dig deep!
Mr.Mine at a glance Released 2020 Studio Playsaurus Player sentiment 92% positive of 18,635 Price Free IdlerClickerSimulationStrategyCasualIndie2DPixel Graphics
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Dragon Cliff
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and relaxing; shares 10 player tags including RPG, Strategy and Idler; released around the same time (2018).
Dragon Cliff is a Semi-Idle RPG game with deep and complex itemization/skill systems to support endless character builds. Players are to collect adventurers, kill monsters, advance talent trees, enchant/reforge equipment, discover scrolls and finally assemble the most powerful adventure team!
Dragon Cliff at a glance Released 2018 Studio Meta Interaction Player sentiment 89% positive of 8,184 Price $1.99 RPGStrategyIdlerPixel GraphicsCasualClickerIndieSimulation
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Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, Idler and Strategy; released around the same time (2020).
Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms is a Dungeons & Dragons strategy management game uniting Champions from throughout the D&D multiverse into a grand adventure.
Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms at a glance Released 2020 Studio Codename Entertainment Inc. Player sentiment 77% positive of 15,028 Price Free Free to PlayIdlerStrategyFantasyClickerIndieRPGCasual
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Cookie Clicker
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 10 player tags including Clicker, Idler and Casual; released around the same time (2021).
An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.
Cookie Clicker at a glance Released 2021 Studio Orteil Player sentiment 96% positive of 92,880 Price $4.99 ClickerIdlerCasualIndiePixel Graphics2DResource ManagementStrategy
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Craft The World
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Building, Strategy and Indie; 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 Released 2014 Studio Dekovir Entertainment Player sentiment 88% positive of 17,058 Price $18.99 BuildingStrategyIndieSimulationCity BuilderRPG2DResource Management
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Reus
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, Indie and Simulation; released around the same time (2013).
In Reus, you control powerful giants to shape the planet to your will. You can create mountains, oceans, forests and more. Enrich your planet with plants, minerals and animal life. There is only one thing on the planet that you do not control: mankind, with all their virtues and and all their vices.
Reus at a glance Released 2013 Studio Abbey Games Player sentiment 78% positive of 5,991 Price $9.99 StrategyIndieSimulationCasual2DResource ManagementFantasyAddictive
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Shakes and Fidget
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, RPG and Casual; released around the same time (2016).
Shakes & Fidget is a hilarious fantasy role-playing satire and at the same time, an award-winning RPG! Sounds crazy? With over 50 million enthusiastic players, it ranks among the most celebrated online role-playing games worldwide!
Shakes and Fidget at a glance Released 2016 Studio Playa Games GmbH Player sentiment 92% positive of 36,847 Price Free Free to PlayRPGCasualStrategyClickerFantasyIndie
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Prison Architect
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Simulation, Building and Base-Building; released around the same time (2015).
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 SimulationBuildingBase-BuildingStrategyCity Builder2DResource ManagementIndie
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Legends of IdleOn - Idle MMO
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Idler, Pixel Graphics and Free to Play.
The incremental idle MMO where your heroes keep fighting while you're gone! Spend their loot on upgrades, unlock classes from Elemental-Wizard to Cannon-Pirate, and level 20 unique skills like Farming, Sailing, and Construction!
Legends of IdleOn - Idle MMO at a glance Released 2025 Studio Lavaflame2 Player sentiment 77% positive of 29,660 Price Free IdlerPixel GraphicsFree to PlayRPGClickerResource ManagementIndieCasual
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OpenTTD
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Simulation, Building and Free to Play; released around the same time (2021).
OpenTTD is a business simulation game in which players earn money by transporting passengers and cargo via road, rail, water, and air. It is an open-source remake and expansion of the 1995 Chris Sawyer video game Transport Tycoon Deluxe.
OpenTTD at a glance Released 2021 Studio OpenTTD Player sentiment 95% positive of 16,952 Price Not listed SimulationBuildingFree to PlayResource ManagementCity Builder2DStrategyIndie
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Swords & Souls: Neverseen
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Indie, RPG and Idler; released around the same time (2019).
Swords & Souls: Neverseen is a unique RPG where leveling up takes skill! Create, train and upgrade your character as you please, discover The Neverseen and its eccentric locals, and battle across the lands to foil an evil witch's plans!
Swords & Souls: Neverseen at a glance Released 2019 Studio SoulGame Studio Player sentiment 93% positive of 6,441 Price $14.99 IndieRPGIdler2DFantasyCasualStrategy
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Time Clickers
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Clicker, Free to Play and Casual; released around the same time (2015).
Time Clickers is what's called an 'incremental game'. There's always a fun upgrade to look forward to, and the numbers keep getting bigger! Hire a team to fight for you, even when you're offline!
Time Clickers at a glance Released 2015 Studio Proton Studio Inc Player sentiment 87% positive of 5,126 Price Free ClickerFree to PlayCasualIndieStrategySimulationRPGIdler
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Dyson Sphere Program
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Base-Building, Building and Resource Management; released around the same time (2021).
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 Base-BuildingBuildingResource ManagementSimulationCity BuilderStrategyIndieCasual
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Gems of War - Puzzle RPG
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, RPG and Strategy; released around the same time (2014).
Gems of War is a Match-3 RPG from the original creators of Puzzle Quest! Start your RPG journey and fight puzzle battles through hundreds of quests, or build your army of troops and go to war in strategic PVP match-3 combat!
Gems of War - Puzzle RPG at a glance Released 2014 Studio Infinity Plus 2 Player sentiment 79% positive of 10,815 Price Free Free to PlayRPGStrategy2DCasualFantasy
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Shop Titans
Why it matched: both fantasy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Idler, Base-Building and RPG; released around the same time (2020).
Shop Titans is the ultimate RPG shopkeeper simulation. Craft powerful equipment, stock your shop and sell to aspiring heroes… at a markup! Hire heroes and explore dungeons to gather valuable materials to craft with. There’s never a dull moment in the world of Shop Titans!
Shop Titans at a glance Released 2020 Studio Kabam Games, Inc. Player sentiment 78% positive of 17,969 Price Free IdlerBase-BuildingRPGSimulationCasualFantasyFree to PlayResource Management
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Battle Islands
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, Free to Play and Casual; released around the same time (2014).
Battle friends over air, land and sea in this epic WW2-themed battle strategy game.
Battle Islands at a glance Released 2014 Studio DR Studios Player sentiment 75% positive of 3,469 Price Free StrategyFree to PlayCasualBuildingRPGBase-BuildingIndie2D
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PixARK
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Pixel Graphics and Casual; 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 Released 2019 Studio Snail Games USA Player sentiment 72% positive of 13,440 Price $4.99 RPGPixel GraphicsCasualStrategyBuildingBase-Building
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AdVenture Communist
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, Clicker and Casual; released around the same time (2016).
The world's greatest communism simulator!
AdVenture Communist at a glance Released 2016 Studio Hyper Hippo Games Player sentiment 64% positive of 4,677 Price Free Free to PlayClickerCasualSimulationIndieStrategyIdlerPoint & Click
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Factorio
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 9 player tags including Base-Building, Resource Management and Strategy; 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 Released 2016 Studio Wube software Player sentiment 98% positive of 233,978 Price $35.00 Base-BuildingResource ManagementStrategyBuilding2DSimulationPixel GraphicsCity Builder
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Papers, Please
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Indie, Simulation and Point & Click; released around the same time (2013).
Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.
Papers, Please at a glance Released 2013 Studio Lucas Pope Player sentiment 97% positive of 80,337 Price $9.99 IndieSimulationPoint & ClickPixel Graphics2DAddictiveStrategyCasual
Common questions
What game is most like Realm Grinder?
Kingdom: Classic, on the evidence we have. It both fantasy, 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 Realm Grinder" 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 Realm Grinder. 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.