Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Turmoil (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Turmoil 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: Stronghold Crusader HD (2012), which both historical and strategy.
- Turmoil is tagged Management, Mining, Strategy, Time Management, Resource Management, Turn-Based Strategy, Multiplayer, Asynchronous Multiplayer 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
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Stronghold Crusader HD (2012)
Why it matched: both historical and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Real Time Tactics, Strategy and Management; released around the same time (2013).
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 Real Time TacticsStrategyManagementResource ManagementEconomyHistorical2DSimulation
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Prison Architect
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, Strategy and Management; 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 SimulationStrategyManagement2DResource ManagementEconomyCapitalismIndie
- 3
Mr.Mine
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Strategy and Mining; 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 SimulationStrategyMiningIndie2DResource ManagementManagement
- 4
Dawn of Man
Why it matched: both historical and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Historical; released around the same time (2019).
Command a settlement of ancient humans, guide them through the ages in their struggle for survival. Hunt, gather, craft tools, fight, research new techs and face the challenges the environment will throw at you.
Dawn of Man at a glance Released 2019 Studio Madruga Works Player sentiment 87% positive of 17,830 Price $12.49 StrategySimulationHistoricalEconomyIndieResource ManagementManagement
- 5
Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator
Why it matched: both historical and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Relaxing, Simulation and Management.
Potion Craft is an alchemist simulator where you physically interact with your tools and ingredients to brew potions. You're in full control of the whole shop: invent new recipes, attract customers and experiment to your heart's content. Just remember: the whole town is counting on you.
Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator at a glance Released 2022 Studio niceplay games Player sentiment 93% positive of 44,552 Price $19.99 RelaxingSimulationManagementIndie2DResource ManagementHistoricalCapitalism
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Reus
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 7 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 StrategyIndieSimulation2DResource ManagementRelaxingManagement
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Cookie Clicker
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Indie, Management and Economy.
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 IndieManagementEconomy2DResource ManagementStrategySimulation
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Dorfromantik
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Relaxing, Turn-Based Strategy and Strategy.
Dorfromantik is a peaceful building strategy and puzzle game where you create a beautiful and ever-growing village landscape by placing tiles. Explore a variety of colorful biomes, discover and unlock new tiles and complete quests to fill your world with life!
Dorfromantik at a glance Released 2022 Studio Toukana Interactive Player sentiment 96% positive of 29,565 Price $9.09 RelaxingTurn-Based StrategyStrategySimulationResource ManagementIndieTurn-Based Tactics
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Foundation
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Strategy and Resource Management.
Foundation is a grid-less, laidback medieval city-building game with a focus on organic development, monument construction and resource management.
Foundation at a glance Released 2025 Studio Polymorph Games Player sentiment 87% positive of 24,163 Price $23.44 SimulationStrategyResource ManagementManagementRelaxingEconomyIndie
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Stronghold: Definitive Edition
Why it matched: both historical and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Real Time Tactics and Economy.
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 Released 2023 Studio Firefly Studios Player sentiment 87% positive of 10,346 Price $4.49 StrategyReal Time TacticsEconomy2DHistoricalSimulationResource Management
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Gold Mining Simulator
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Mining and Indie; released around the same time (2017).
Become a gold miner. Work hard, dig deep, explore the world, and you’ll become the wealthiest person in Alaska. Use a variety of specialist machines to find as much gold as you can.
Gold Mining Simulator at a glance Released 2017 Studio Code Horizon Player sentiment 73% positive of 16,382 Price $19.99 SimulationMiningIndieEconomyStrategyManagementRelaxing
- 12
Mini Metro
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Indie; released around the same time (2015).
Mini Metro is a strategy simulation game about designing a subway map for a growing city. Draw lines between stations and start your trains running. As new stations open, redraw your lines to keep them efficient. Decide where to use your limited resources. How long can you keep the city moving?
Mini Metro at a glance Released 2015 Studio Dinosaur Polo Club Player sentiment 96% positive of 16,729 Price $9.99 StrategySimulationIndieManagementRelaxing2D
- 13
Kingdoms and Castles
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Resource Management; 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 Released 2017 Studio Lion Shield, LLC Player sentiment 94% positive of 31,404 Price $19.99 StrategySimulationResource ManagementManagementEconomyRelaxing
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Kingdom: Classic
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and 2D; 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 StrategySimulation2DManagementResource ManagementIndie
- 15
Planet Zoo
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Management, Simulation and Economy; released around the same time (2019).
Build a world for wildlife in Planet Zoo. From the developers of Planet Coaster and Zoo Tycoon comes the ultimate zoo sim. Construct detailed habitats, manage your zoo, and meet authentic living animals who think, feel and explore the world you create around them.
Planet Zoo at a glance Released 2019 Studio Frontier Developments Player sentiment 91% positive of 97,527 Price $44.99 ManagementSimulationEconomyResource ManagementStrategyRelaxing
- 16
Age of History II
Why it matched: both historical, strategy and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Strategy, Historical 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 StrategyHistoricalTurn-Based StrategySimulationIndie
- 17
Transport Fever 2
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Simulation, Strategy and Management; released around the same time (2019).
The classic transport simulation genre has a new gold standard with Transport Fever 2. Discover a whole new world by navigating transport routes through land, water and air. May progress and prosperity find their way!
Transport Fever 2 at a glance Released 2019 Studio Urban Games Player sentiment 90% positive of 32,509 Price $39.99 SimulationStrategyManagementEconomyResource ManagementIndie
- 18
911 Operator
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Simulation, Strategy and Management; released around the same time (2017).
Game about the difficult work of people that manage emergency lines and services. Answer incoming calls and react properly - give first aid instructions, advise, dispatch correct number of firemen / police / ambulances, or sometimes - just ignore the call. Play on ANY CITY in the world!
911 Operator at a glance Released 2017 Studio Jutsu Games Player sentiment 89% positive of 19,785 Price $14.99 SimulationStrategyManagementIndieReal Time Tactics2D
- 19
Sid Meier's Civilization VII
Why it matched: both historical and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Historical, Simulation and Economy.
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 HistoricalSimulationEconomyStrategyTurn-Based TacticsTurn-Based StrategyPvP
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Sid Meier's Civilization IV
Why it matched: both historical and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy and Historical.
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 StrategyTurn-Based StrategyHistoricalSimulationResource ManagementEconomyManagement
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OpenTTD
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Economy and Management.
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 SimulationEconomyManagementResource Management2DStrategyIndie
- 22
Railway Empire
Why it matched: both historical and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Management; released around the same time (2018).
In Railway Empire, you will create an elaborate and wide-ranging rail network, purchase over 40 different trains modelled in extraordinary detail, and buy or build railway stations, maintenance buildings, factories and tourist attractions to keep your travel network ahead of the competition.
Railway Empire at a glance Released 2018 Studio Gaming Minds Studios Player sentiment 83% positive of 9,712 Price $29.99 StrategySimulationManagementEconomyHistoricalResource Management
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Anno 1800
Why it matched: both historical and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Economy; released around the same time (2019).
Anno 1800™ – Lead the Industrial Revolution! Welcome to the dawn of the Industrial Age. The path you choose will define your world. Are you an innovator or an exploiter? A conqueror or a liberator? How the world remembers your name is up to you.
Anno 1800 at a glance Released 2019 Studio Ubisoft Mainz Player sentiment 81% positive of 32,232 Price $59.99 StrategySimulationEconomyResource ManagementManagementHistorical
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Youtubers Life
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Management, Simulation and Time Management; released around the same time (2017).
Become the most successful youtuber on the planet! Create videos, get subscribers, attend events, interact with your fans… and grow your channel. Live a youtuber’s life!
Youtubers Life at a glance Released 2017 Studio UPLAY Online Player sentiment 77% positive of 15,413 Price $9.99 ManagementSimulationTime ManagementIndieResource ManagementStrategy
Common questions
What game is most like Turmoil?
Stronghold Crusader HD (2012), on the evidence we have. It both historical 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 Turmoil" 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 Turmoil. 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.