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Games like Captain of Industry, Divinity: Original Sin II, and Contradiction: Spot the Liar!, ranked by the GamesGraph community.
Last updated: July 23, 2026

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    1
    Captain of Industry
    2022May 2022 by MaFi Games
    Simulator, Strategy, Survival
    Simulator, Strategy, Survival
    8.45 Excellent-
  • 2
    2
    Divinity: Original Sin II
    2017September 2017 by Larian Studios
    RPG, Strategy, Adventure
    RPG, Strategy, Adventure
    7.85 Good+
  • 3
    3
    Contradiction: Spot the Liar!
    2015January 2015 by Baggy Cat Ltd
    Point-and-click, Puzzle, Strategy
    Point-and-click, Puzzle, Strategy
    7.70 Good+
  • 4
    4
    Dwarf Fortress
    2022December 2022 by Bay 12 Games
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    7.60 Good
  • 5
    5
    Terraria
    2011May 2011 by Re-Logic
    Platform, RPG, Simulator
    Platform, RPG, Simulator
    7.46 Good
  • 6
    6
    Cassette Beasts
    2023April 2023 by Bytten Studio
    RPG, Strategy, Adventure
    RPG, Strategy, Adventure
    7.37 Good-
  • 7
    7
    Age of Wonders 4
    2023May 2023 by Triumph Studios
    Strategy, Turn-Based, Fantasy
    Strategy, Turn-Based, Fantasy
    7.40 Good
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    8
    Monument Valley II
    2017May 2017 by Ustwo Games
    Point-and-click, Platform, Puzzle
    Point-and-click, Platform, Puzzle
    7.31 Good-
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    9
    Against the Storm
    2023December 2023 by Eremite Games
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    7.28 Good-
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    10
    Chained Echoes
    2022December 2022 by Matthias Linda
    RPG, Strategy, Adventure
    RPG, Strategy, Adventure
    7.28 Good-
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    11
    Sid Meier's Pirates!
    1987May 1987 by MicroProse Software, Inc.
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    7.23 Good-
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    12
    Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
    2023December 2023 by Owlcat Games
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    7.22 Good-
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    13
    Caves of Qud
    2024December 2024 by Freehold Games
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    7.22 Good-
  • 14
    14
    Satisfactory
    2024September 2024 by Coffee Stain Studios
    Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
    Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
    7.20 Good-
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    15
    Stellaris
    2016May 2016 by Paradox Development Studio
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    7.18 Good-
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    16
    Showgunners
    2023May 2023 by Artificer
    Strategy, Turn-Based, Tactical
    Strategy, Turn-Based, Tactical
    7.15 Good-
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    17
    Yomawari: Night Alone
    2015October 2015 by Nippon Ichi Software
    Strategy, Adventure, Horror
    Strategy, Adventure, Horror
    7.12 Good--
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    18
    Session: Skate Sim
    2022September 2022 by Crea-ture Studios
    Simulator, Sport, Strategy
    Simulator, Sport, Strategy
    7.11 Good--
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    19
    Monument Valley: Panoramic Edition
    2022July 2022 by Ustwo Games
    Puzzle, Strategy, Adventure
    Puzzle, Strategy, Adventure
    7.04 Good--
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    20
    Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew
    2023August 2023 by Mimimi Games
    RPG, Strategy, Tactical
    RPG, Strategy, Tactical
    7.03 Good--
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    21
    SteamWorld Heist II
    2024August 2024 by Thunderful
    RPG, Strategy, Adventure
    RPG, Strategy, Adventure
    7.02 Good--
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    22
    HighFleet
    2021July 2021 by Konstantin Koshutin
    Strategy, Adventure, Science fiction
    Strategy, Adventure, Science fiction
    6.97 Good--
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    23
    Anno 1800
    2019April 2019 by Ubisoft Blue Byte
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    6.95 Good--
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    24
    Blue Prince
    2025April 2025 by Dogubomb
    Puzzle, Strategy, Adventure
    Puzzle, Strategy, Adventure
    6.92 Good--
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    25
    Vaporum
    2017September 2017 by Fatbot Games, s. r. o.
    RPG, Strategy, Adventure
    RPG, Strategy, Adventure
    6.92 Good--
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    26
    Myst V: End of Ages
    2005September 2005 by Cyan Worlds
    Puzzle, Strategy, Adventure
    Puzzle, Strategy, Adventure
    Needs more reviews
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    27
    Terra Invicta
    2026January 2026 by Pavonis Interactive
    Simulator, Strategy, Tactical
    Simulator, Strategy, Tactical
    6.86 Okay++
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    28
    Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous
    2021September 2021 by Owlcat Games
    RPG, Strategy, Tactical
    RPG, Strategy, Tactical
    6.83 Okay++
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    29
    Oxygen Not Included
    2019July 2019 by Klei Entertainment
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    6.81 Okay++
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    30
    X4: Foundations
    2018November 2018 by Egosoft
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    6.80 Okay++
  • 31
    31
    Look Outside
    2025March 2025 by Francis Coulombe
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    6.78 Okay++
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    32
    Wartales
    2023April 2023 by Shiro Games
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    6.73 Okay++
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    33
    Starpoint Gemini 2
    2014September 2014 by Little Green Men Games
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    6.70 Okay++
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    34
    Pillars of Eternity
    2015March 2015 by Obsidian Entertainment
    RPG, Strategy, Adventure
    RPG, Strategy, Adventure
    6.68 Okay++
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    35
    Galactic Civilizations III
    2014March 2014 by Stardock
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    6.67 Okay++
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    36
    Insurgency: Sandstorm
    2018December 2018 by New World Interactive
    Shooter, Simulator, Strategy
    Shooter, Simulator, Strategy
    6.63 Okay++
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    37
    Monster Sanctuary
    2020December 2020 by Moi Rai Games
    Platform, RPG, Strategy
    Platform, RPG, Strategy
    6.55 Okay+
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    38
    Spore
    2008September 2008 by Maxis
    Real Time Strategy, RPG, Simulator
    Real Time Strategy, RPG, Simulator
    6.53 Okay+
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    39
    Slime Rancher
    2017August 2017 by Monomi Park
    Shooter, Simulator, Strategy
    Shooter, Simulator, Strategy
    6.52 Okay+
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    40
    Darkwood
    2017August 2017 by Acid Wizard Studio
    RPG, Strategy, Adventure
    RPG, Strategy, Adventure
    6.51 Okay+
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    41
    Tomb Raider: Anniversary
    2007June 2007 by Buzz Monkey Software
    Shooter, Platform, Simulator
    Shooter, Platform, Simulator
    6.46 Okay+
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    42
    Beautiful Desolation
    2020February 2020 by THE BROTHERHOOD
    Platform, Puzzle, RPG
    Platform, Puzzle, RPG
    6.46 Okay+
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    43
    Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion
    2012June 2012 by Ironclad Games
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    6.43 Okay+
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    44
    Duskers
    2016May 2016 by Misfits Attic
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    6.43 Okay+
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    45
    Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach
    2021December 2021 by Steel Wool Studios
    Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
    Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
    6.43 Okay+
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    46
    Wall World
    2023April 2023 by Alawar
    Shooter, Platform, RPG
    Shooter, Platform, RPG
    6.39 Okay+
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    47
    Anno 1404: History Edition
    2020June 2020 by Ubisoft Blue Byte
    Simulator, Strategy, Historical
    Simulator, Strategy, Historical
    6.37 Okay
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    48
    Clanfolk
    2022July 2022 by MinMax Games Ltd.
    Simulator, Strategy, Survival
    Simulator, Strategy, Survival
    6.37 Okay
  • 49
    49
    Nebulous: Fleet Command
    2022February 2022 by Eridanus Industries
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    6.35 Okay
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    50
    Airborne Kingdom
    2020December 2020 by The Wandering Band
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    6.34 Okay
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    51
    Warsim: The Realm of Aslona
    2017June 2017 by Huw Millward
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    6.31 Okay
  • 52
    52
    Tenderfoot Tactics
    2020October 2020 by Ice Water Games
    RPG, Strategy, Tactical
    RPG, Strategy, Tactical
    6.30 Okay
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    53
    X3: Terran Conflict
    2008October 2008 by Egosoft
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    6.28 Okay
  • 54
    54
    Dune: Spice Wars
    2023September 2023 by Shiro Games
    Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Tactical
    Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Tactical
    6.28 Okay
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    55
    Sunless Sea
    2015February 2015 by Failbetter Games
    Real Time Strategy, RPG, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, RPG, Strategy
    6.27 Okay
  • 56
    56
    The Riftbreaker
    2021October 2021 by Exor Studios
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    6.27 Okay
  • 57
    57
    Kingdom Rush Origins
    2014November 2014 by Ironhide Game Studio
    Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Fantasy
    Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Fantasy
    6.26 Okay
  • 58
    58
    Shortest Trip to Earth
    2018October 2018 by Interactive Fate
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    6.25 Okay
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    59
    MudRunner
    2017October 2017 by Saber Interactive
    Racing, Simulator, Strategy
    Racing, Simulator, Strategy
    6.25 Okay
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    60
    King's Bounty: The Legend
    2008September 2008 by Katauri Interactive
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    6.24 Okay
  • 61
    61
    Sid Meier's Civilization III
    2001October 2001 by Westlake Interactive
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    6.23 Okay
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    62
    Biped
    2020March 2020 by NExT Studios
    Simulator, Sport, Strategy
    Simulator, Sport, Strategy
    6.22 Okay
  • 63
    63
    Endless Legend
    2014September 2014 by Amplitude Studios
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    6.17 Okay
  • 64
    64
    Old World
    2021July 2021 by mohawk games
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    6.16 Okay
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    65
    Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander
    2022October 2022 by Walternate Realities
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    6.15 Okay
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    66
    Reventure
    2019June 2019 by Pixelatto
    Platform, Strategy, Adventure
    Platform, Strategy, Adventure
    6.14 Okay
  • 67
    67
    Home Behind
    2016June 2016
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    6.14 Okay
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    68
    State of Decay
    2013June 2013 by Undead Labs
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    6.12 Okay-
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    69
    Out There: Omega Edition
    2015April 2015 by Mi-Clos Studio
    RPG, Strategy, Adventure
    RPG, Strategy, Adventure
    6.11 Okay-
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    70
    R.E.P.O.
    2025February 2025 by semiwork
    Strategy, Science fiction, Horror
    Strategy, Science fiction, Horror
    6.10 Okay-
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    71
    Forager
    2019April 2019 by Hop Frog
    Puzzle, RPG, Simulator
    Puzzle, RPG, Simulator
    6.10 Okay-
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    72
    The Swapper
    2013May 2013 by Facepalm Games
    Platform, Puzzle, Strategy
    Platform, Puzzle, Strategy
    6.09 Okay-
  • 73
    73
    Stormworks: Build and Rescue
    2020September 2020 by Sunfire Software
    Simulator, Strategy, Sandbox
    Simulator, Strategy, Sandbox
    6.09 Okay-
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    74
    Elite: Dangerous
    2014December 2014 by Frontier Developments
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    6.05 Okay-
  • 75
    75
    Islanders
    2019April 2019 by GrizzlyGames
    Puzzle, Strategy, Turn-Based
    Puzzle, Strategy, Turn-Based
    6.03 Okay-
  • 76
    76
    Subterrain
    2016January 2016 by PixelLore
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    6.02 Okay-
  • 77
    77
    Space Pirates and Zombies
    2011August 2011 by Minmax Games
    RPG, Strategy, Adventure
    RPG, Strategy, Adventure
    6.00 Okay-
  • 78
    78
    60 Seconds! Reatomized
    2019July 2019 by Robot Gentleman Studios
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    6.00 Okay-
  • 79
    79
    Wasteland 2
    2014September 2014 by inXile Entertainment
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    5.99 Okay-
  • 80
    80
    Dorfromantik
    2022April 2022 by Toukana Interactive
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    5.99 Okay-
  • 81
    81
    The Wandering Village
    2025July 2025 by Stray Fawn Studio
    Simulator, Strategy, Fantasy
    Simulator, Strategy, Fantasy
    5.99 Okay-
  • 82
    82
    The House of Da Vinci 3
    2022July 2022 by Blue Brain Games
    Point-and-click, Puzzle, RPG
    Point-and-click, Puzzle, RPG
    5.99 Okay-
  • 83
    83
    Project Winter
    2019May 2019 by Other Ocean Interactive
    Strategy, Adventure, Survival
    Strategy, Adventure, Survival
    5.96 Okay-
  • 84
    84
    Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok
    2024April 2024 by Noxfall Studios
    Shooter, RPG, Strategy
    Shooter, RPG, Strategy
    5.95 Okay-
  • 85
    85
    Nexomon
    2017August 2017 by VEWO Interactive Inc
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    5.91 Okay-
  • 86
    86
    X2: The Threat
    2003August 2003 by Runesoft
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    5.90 Okay-
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    87
    Vault of the Void
    2022October 2022 by Spider Nest Games
    Puzzle, RPG, Strategy
    Puzzle, RPG, Strategy
    5.90 Okay-
  • 88
    88
    Mars Horizon
    2020November 2020 by Auroch Digital
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    5.90 Okay-
  • 89
    89
    Reassembly
    2015February 2015 by Anisoptera Games
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    5.89 Okay-
  • 90
    90
    Rebel Galaxy
    2015October 2015 by Double Damage Games
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    5.89 Okay-
  • 91
    91
    Pizza Possum
    2023September 2023 by Cosy Computer
    Platform, Strategy, Arcade
    Platform, Strategy, Arcade
    5.89 Okay-
  • 92
    92
    Flotsam
    2025December 2025 by Pajama Llama
    Simulator, Strategy, Survival
    Simulator, Strategy, Survival
    5.89 Okay-
  • 93
    93
    Atom RPG
    2018December 2018 by AtomTeam
    RPG, Strategy, Adventure
    RPG, Strategy, Adventure
    5.89 Okay-
  • 94
    94
    Fears to Fathom: Ironbark Lookout
    2023October 2023 by Rayll Studios
    Strategy, Adventure, Horror
    Strategy, Adventure, Horror
    5.89 Okay-
  • 95
    95
    Space Pirates and Zombies 2
    2017November 2017 by MinMax Games Ltd.
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    5.89 Okay-
  • 96
    96
    Coromon
    2020December 2020 by TRAGsoft
    Fighting, Puzzle, RPG
    Fighting, Puzzle, RPG
    5.88 Okay-
  • 97
    97
    Eve Online
    2003May 2003 by Fenris Creations
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    5.84 Okay--
  • 98
    98
    The Path
    2009March 2009 by Tale of Tales
    Strategy, Adventure, Horror
    Strategy, Adventure, Horror
    5.83 Okay--
  • 99
    99
    We Need to Go Deeper
    2017February 2017 by Deli Interactive LLC
    Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
    Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
    5.75 Okay--
  • 100
    100
    AI War 2
    2019October 2019 by Arcen Games, LLC
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    5.75 Okay--
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