Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like The Battle of Polytopia (2026)
Every game below overlaps with The Battle of Polytopia 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 short version
- Closest match: Mechabellum, which both war and strategy.
- The Battle of Polytopia is tagged Strategy, Turn-Based, Multiplayer, Turn-Based Strategy, Singleplayer, 4X, Turn-Based Tactics, Colorful 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.
Why players value The Battle of Polytopia
The five things Steam players tag The Battle of Polytopia 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.
- Strategy
- Turn-Based
- Multiplayer
- Turn-Based Strategy
- Singleplayer
| Reception | on Steam (94% of 5,988) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $14.99 |
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
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Mechabellum
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, PvP and Action RTS; released around the same time (2024).
Command massive armies in this epic mech auto-battler. Draft your troops, customize your units, master your formations, and crush enemies in spectacular 3D battles. All strategy, no clickfest. Outsmart opponents in 1v1, 2v2, free-for-all, or Survival Mode.
Mechabellum at a glance Released 2024 Studio Game River Player sentiment 84% positive of 19,350 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (84% of 19,350)
Matches The Battle of Polytopia on: 5 of 5 — Strategy, Turn-Based, Multiplayer, Turn-Based Strategy, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, Mechs, Auto Battler, Robots, Wargame — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Battle of Polytopia: $14.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Battle of Polytopia:StrategyPvPAction RTSTurn-Based StrategySimulationTurn-BasedWarTurn-Based Tactics
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Dune: Spice Wars
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, 4X and Simulation; released around the same time (2023).
A 4X real-time strategy game from the developers of the critically acclaimed Northgard. Set in Frank Herbert’s groundbreaking Dune universe, you must lead your faction and battle for control and dominance over the harsh desert planet of Arrakis.
Dune: Spice Wars at a glance Released 2023 Studio Shiro Games Player sentiment 79% positive of 13,549 Price $34.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (79% of 13,549)
Matches The Battle of Polytopia on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, Multiplayer, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Management, Singleplayer, Sci-fi, Strategy, RTS — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Battle of Polytopia: $34.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Battle of Polytopia:Strategy4XSimulationReal Time TacticsBuildingEconomyWarDiplomacy
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Sid Meier's Civilization VII
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 9 player tags including 4X, Diplomacy and Simulation.
Lead empires that evolve or endure through the Ages. Build something you believe in with Sid Meier's Civilization® VII.
Sid Meier's Civilization VII at a glance Released 2025 Studio Firaxis Games Player sentiment 48% positive of 58,602 Price $49.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.7/10 · Steam: (48% of 58,602)
Matches The Battle of Polytopia on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Multiplayer, Turn-Based Strategy, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Grand Strategy, Historical, 4X, Diplomacy, Military — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Battle of Polytopia: $49.99 — $35.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Battle of Polytopia:4XDiplomacySimulationEconomyWarStrategyTurn-Based TacticsTurn-Based Strategy
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Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy and Turn-Based.
Sid Meier's Civilization III: Complete, the latest offering in the Sid Meier's Civilization III franchise, provides gaming fans with Sid Meier's Civilization III, the highly-addictive journey of discovery.
Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete at a glance Released 2006 Studio Firaxis Games Player sentiment 89% positive of 7,789 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (89% of 7,789)
Matches The Battle of Polytopia on: 5 of 5 — Strategy, Turn-Based, Multiplayer, Turn-Based Strategy, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, Turn-Based, Classic, 4X — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Battle of Polytopia: $4.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Battle of Polytopia:StrategyTurn-Based StrategyTurn-Based4XSimulationWarIsometricDiplomacy
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Northgard: Definitive Edition
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Building; released around the same time (2018).
Northgard: Definitive Edition is a critically acclaimed real-time strategy game based on Norse mythology. Lead your clan, uncover the secrets of a mysterious newfound continent and defeat your enemies to conquer the Throne!
Northgard: Definitive Edition at a glance Released 2018 Studio Shiro Games Player sentiment 85% positive of 68,673 Price $34.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (85% of 68,673)
Matches The Battle of Polytopia on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, Multiplayer, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, City Builder, Simulation, RTS, Base-Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Battle of Polytopia: $34.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Battle of Polytopia:StrategySimulationBuildingEconomyWar4XPvP
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HUMANKIND
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy and 4X; released around the same time (2021).
Rewrite history by shaping a civilization as unique as you are. Combine 60 cultures from the Ancient Era to the Modern Age to lead your empire to victory. Build thriving cities, outsmart rivals in epic battles, spread your influence and leave your mark on HUMANKIND™.
HUMANKIND at a glance Released 2021 Studio AMPLITUDE Studios Player sentiment 69% positive of 28,708 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: (69% of 28,708)
Matches The Battle of Polytopia on: 5 of 5 — Strategy, Turn-Based, Multiplayer, Turn-Based Strategy, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, 4X, Multiplayer, City Builder — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Battle of Polytopia: $4.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Battle of Polytopia:StrategyTurn-Based Strategy4XTurn-BasedWarSimulationBuilding
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ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Turn-Based Tactics, Diplomacy and War; released around the same time (2020).
Triumph over the land, take charge of the fate of China! Conquer territories and fly your colors!
ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV at a glance Released 2020 Studio KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. Player sentiment 63% positive of 15,932 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.9/10 · Steam: (63% of 15,932)
Matches The Battle of Polytopia on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Turn-Based, Turn-Based Strategy, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Turn-Based Tactics, Wargame, Military, Immersive Sim, Diplomacy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Battle of Polytopia: $59.99 — $45.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Battle of Polytopia:Turn-Based TacticsDiplomacyWarTurn-Based StrategyStrategySimulationTurn-Based
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Stronghold Crusader HD (2012)
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Real Time Tactics, Building and War.
The highly anticipated sequel to the best-selling Stronghold, Stronghold Crusader HD throws you into historic battles and castle sieges from the Crusades with fiendish AI opponents, new units, 4 historical campaigns and over 100 unique skirmish missions.
Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) at a glance Released 2013 Studio Firefly Studios Player sentiment 97% positive of 21,059 Price $1.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (97% of 21,059)
Matches The Battle of Polytopia on: 1 of 5 — Strategy
Why players like it: Military, City Builder, Real Time Tactics, Medieval, Colony Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Battle of Polytopia: $1.99 — $13.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Battle of Polytopia:Real Time TacticsBuildingWarStrategyIsometricEconomySimulation
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Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy and War.
Spanning the most turbulent era in Western history, your quest for territory and power takes you through Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and even onto the shores of the New World.
Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition at a glance Released 2006 Studio CREATIVE ASSEMBLY Player sentiment 96% positive of 36,357 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (96% of 36,357)
Matches The Battle of Polytopia on: 5 of 5 — Strategy, Turn-Based, Multiplayer, Turn-Based Strategy, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, Medieval, Historical, Turn-Based Strategy, Grand Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Battle of Polytopia: $24.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Battle of Polytopia:StrategyTurn-Based StrategyWarTurn-BasedReal Time TacticsSimulation4X
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Rome: Total War - Collection
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy and War.
Control and conquer the greatest empire ever known to man.
Rome: Total War - Collection at a glance Released 2007 Studio CREATIVE ASSEMBLY Player sentiment 95% positive of 16,717 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (95% of 16,717)
Matches The Battle of Polytopia on: 5 of 5 — Strategy, Turn-Based, Multiplayer, Turn-Based Strategy, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, Historical, Rome, Turn-Based Strategy, RTS — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Battle of Polytopia:StrategyTurn-Based StrategyWarTurn-BasedReal Time TacticsSimulation4X
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Sid Meier's Civilization IV
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy and Turn-Based.
With over 6 million units sold and unprecedented critical acclaim from fans and press around the world, Sid Meier's Civilization is recognized as one of the greatest PC game franchises of all-time. Now, Sid Meier and Firaxis Games will take this incredibly fun and addictive game to new heights by adding new ways to play and win, new...
Sid Meier's Civilization IV at a glance Released 2006 Studio Firaxis Games Player sentiment 95% positive of 57 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (95% of 57)
Matches The Battle of Polytopia on: 5 of 5 — Strategy, Turn-Based, Multiplayer, Turn-Based Strategy, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, Turn-Based, 4X, Historical — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Battle of Polytopia: $19.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Battle of Polytopia:StrategyTurn-Based StrategyTurn-Based4XSimulationEconomyWar
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Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, War and Turn-Based Strategy.
Complete your Total War collection with this Definitive Edition of Total War: NAPOLEON, which includes all DLC and feature updates since the game’s release
Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition at a glance Released 2010 Studio CREATIVE ASSEMBLY Player sentiment 92% positive of 27,543 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (92% of 27,543)
Matches The Battle of Polytopia on: 5 of 5 — Strategy, Turn-Based, Multiplayer, Turn-Based Strategy, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, Historical, Grand Strategy, War, Turn-Based Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Battle of Polytopia: $24.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Battle of Polytopia:StrategyWarTurn-Based StrategyReal Time TacticsTurn-BasedTurn-Based TacticsSimulation
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Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy and War.
Emperor Edition is the definitive edition of ROME II, featuring an improved politics system, overhauled building chains, rebalanced battles and improved visuals in both campaign and battleEmperor Edition contains all free feature updates since its release in 2013, which includes bug fixes, balancing, Twitch.
Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition at a glance Released 2013 Studio CREATIVE ASSEMBLY Player sentiment 88% positive of 88,148 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (88% of 88,148)
Matches The Battle of Polytopia on: 5 of 5 — Strategy, Turn-Based, Multiplayer, Turn-Based Strategy, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, Historical, Turn-Based Strategy, Grand Strategy, Rome — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Battle of Polytopia: $59.99 — $45.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Battle of Polytopia:StrategyTurn-Based StrategyWarReal Time TacticsTurn-BasedSimulationTurn-Based Tactics
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Total War: ROME REMASTERED
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy and 4X; released around the same time (2021).
Total War: ROME REMASTERED lets you relive the legacy that defined the award-winning strategy game series. Remastered to 4K with multiple improvements to visuals as well as refinements to gameplay, it’s time to revisit a true classic. Not everyone gets a second chance to conquer the Roman Empire.
Total War: ROME REMASTERED at a glance Released 2021 Studio Creative Assembly Player sentiment 77% positive of 13,722 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: (77% of 13,722)
Matches The Battle of Polytopia on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Multiplayer, Turn-Based Strategy, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, Grand Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, Action, RTS — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Battle of Polytopia: $29.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Battle of Polytopia:StrategyTurn-Based Strategy4XReal Time TacticsDiplomacyWarTurn-Based Tactics
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Farthest Frontier
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 7 player tags including 4X, Strategy and Building.
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 The Battle of Polytopia on: 1 of 5 — Strategy
Why players like it: Early Access, Historical, Agriculture, Medieval, 4X — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Battle of Polytopia: $34.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Battle of Polytopia:4XStrategyBuildingSimulationEconomyAction RTSWar
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Company of Heroes 3
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Action RTS and Real Time Tactics; released around the same time (2023).
Company of Heroes 3 combines heart-pounding combat with deeper strategic choices in a stunning Mediterranean theatre of war. In Company of Heroes 3, every battle tells a story...what's yours?
Company of Heroes 3 at a glance Released 2023 Studio Relic Entertainment Player sentiment 57% positive of 40,052 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.2/10 · Steam: (57% of 40,052)
Matches The Battle of Polytopia on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Multiplayer, Turn-Based Strategy, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Singleplayer, Strategy, Wargame, RTS, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Battle of Polytopia: $59.99 — $45.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Battle of Polytopia:StrategyAction RTSReal Time TacticsPvPTurn-Based TacticsTurn-Based StrategyWar
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Totally Accurate Battle Simulator
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Simulation, War and Strategy; released around the same time (2021).
Be the leader of wobblers from ancient lands, spooky places, and fantasy worlds. Watch them fight in simulations made with the wobbliest physics system ever created, make your own wobblers in the unit creator and send your army off to fight your friends in multiplayer.
Totally Accurate Battle Simulator at a glance Released 2021 Studio Landfall Player sentiment 98% positive of 153,489 Price $6.79 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.7/10 · Steam: (98% of 153,489)
Matches The Battle of Polytopia on: 2 of 5 — Strategy, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Sandbox, Simulation, Funny, War, Physics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Battle of Polytopia: $6.79 — $8.20 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Battle of Polytopia:SimulationWarStrategyColorfulFamily FriendlyCute
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Age of History II
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, War and Turn-Based Strategy; released around the same time (2018).
Age of History II is a grand strategy wargame that is simple to learn yet hard to master.Your objective is to use military tactics and cunning diplomacy to either unify the world, or conquer it.Will the world bleed out or bow before you? The choice is yours..
Age of History II at a glance Released 2018 Studio Łukasz Jakowski Player sentiment 90% positive of 49,963 Price $5.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (90% of 49,963)
Matches The Battle of Polytopia on: 5 of 5 — Strategy, Turn-Based, Multiplayer, Turn-Based Strategy, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, Historical, War, Grand Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Battle of Polytopia: $5.99 — $9.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Battle of Polytopia:StrategyWarTurn-Based StrategyTurn-BasedSimulationDiplomacy
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Battle Brothers
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Turn-Based Tactics and Turn-Based Strategy; released around the same time (2017).
Lead a mercenary company in this tactical RPG set in a medieval fantasy world. Chase fame and fortune as you choose where to go, who to recruit, which contracts to pursue, and how to train and equip your men in a procedurally generated open world campaign.
Battle Brothers at a glance Released 2017 Studio Overhype Studios Player sentiment 88% positive of 28,671 Price $8.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (88% of 28,671)
Matches The Battle of Polytopia on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Turn-Based, Turn-Based Strategy, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, RPG, Medieval, Open World, Turn-Based Tactics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Battle of Polytopia: $8.99 — $6.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Battle of Polytopia:StrategyTurn-Based TacticsTurn-Based StrategyWarSimulationTurn-Based
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Total War: THREE KINGDOMS
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, War and Turn-Based Strategy; released around the same time (2019).
Unite Ancient China under your rule through a thrilling blend of turn-based empire building and real-time battles. Use the Guanxi System and diplomacy to forge alliances, and build powerful armies with hundreds of unique infantry, cavalry and war machine units.
Total War: THREE KINGDOMS at a glance Released 2019 Studio CREATIVE ASSEMBLY Player sentiment 82% positive of 93,602 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (82% of 93,602)
Matches The Battle of Polytopia on: 5 of 5 — Strategy, Turn-Based, Multiplayer, Turn-Based Strategy, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, Historical, War, Turn-Based Strategy, Grand Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Battle of Polytopia: $39.99 — $25.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Battle of Polytopia:StrategyWarTurn-Based StrategyReal Time TacticsTurn-BasedSimulation
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Your Only Move Is HUSTLE
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 7 player tags including Turn-Based Strategy, Strategy and Turn-Based Tactics; released around the same time (2023).
Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.
Your Only Move Is HUSTLE at a glance Released 2023 Studio Ivy Sly Player sentiment 96% positive of 44,861 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (96% of 44,861)
Matches The Battle of Polytopia on: 2 of 5 — Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy
Why players like it: 2D Fighter, Turn-Based Strategy, Action, Strategy, Spectacle fighter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Battle of Polytopia: $4.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Battle of Polytopia:Turn-Based StrategyStrategyTurn-Based TacticsSimulationMinimalistColorfulCute
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Turmoil
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy and Economy; released around the same time (2016).
Drill for oil like it's 1899! Turmoil offers players a visually charming, tongue-in-cheek take on the simulation genre inspired by the 19th century oil rush in North America.
Turmoil at a glance Released 2016 Studio Gamious Player sentiment 93% positive of 16,123 Price $12.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (93% of 16,123)
Matches The Battle of Polytopia on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Multiplayer, Turn-Based Strategy, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Management, Mining, Strategy, Time Management, Resource Management — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Battle of Polytopia: $12.99 — $2.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Battle of Polytopia:StrategyTurn-Based StrategyEconomyTurn-Based TacticsSimulationReal Time TacticsPvP
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Cossacks 3
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, War and Action RTS; released around the same time (2016).
Cossacks 3 is the return of RTS classics. Obtain resources, build cities and research technologies while taking command of great armies, crushing enemies in grand historical warfares on land and sea!
Cossacks 3 at a glance Released 2016 Studio GSC Game World Player sentiment 82% positive of 16,136 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (82% of 16,136)
Matches The Battle of Polytopia on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, Multiplayer, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, RTS, War, Multiplayer, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Battle of Polytopia: $19.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Battle of Polytopia:StrategyWarAction RTSPvPIsometricEconomy
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Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, 4X and Turn-Based Strategy; released around the same time (2018).
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War brings you to a world of terror and violence. Four factions will engage in a brutal war for dominance over the planet’s resources. In the first turn-based 4X strategy game set in Warhammer 40,000 you will lead one of four unique factions.
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War at a glance Released 2018 Studio Proxy Studios Player sentiment 82% positive of 18,647 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (82% of 18,647)
Matches The Battle of Polytopia on: 5 of 5 — Strategy, Turn-Based, Multiplayer, Turn-Based Strategy, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, Warhammer 40K, 4X, Turn-Based Strategy, Turn-Based — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Battle of Polytopia: $39.99 — $25.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Battle of Polytopia:Strategy4XTurn-Based StrategyTurn-BasedTurn-Based TacticsWar
Common questions
What game is most like The Battle of Polytopia?
Mechabellum, on the evidence we have. It both war 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 The Battle of Polytopia" 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 The Battle of Polytopia. 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.