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Games like Factorio, Stronghold: Definitive Edition, and Mindustry, ranked by the GamesGraph community.
Last updated: May 25, 2026

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    1
    Factorio
    2020 August 2020 by Wube Software
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    8.03 Excellent++
    Rating Factorio
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    2
    Stronghold: Definitive Edition
    2023 November 2023 by Firefly Studios
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    6.70 Good++
    Rating Stronghold: Definitive Edition
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    3
    Mindustry
    2017 October 2017 by AnukenDev
    Puzzle, Strategy, Survival
    Puzzle, Strategy, Survival
    6.21 Good
    Rating Mindustry
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    4
    Kingdoms and Castles
    2017 July 2017 by Lionshield Studios
    Simulator, Strategy, Historical
    Simulator, Strategy, Historical
    5.91 Good-
    Rating Kingdoms and Castles
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    5
    PixelJunk Nom Nom Galaxy
    2015 May 2015 by Q-Games Ltd.
    Platform, Strategy, Science fiction
    Platform, Strategy, Science fiction
    5.73 Good--
    Rating PixelJunk Nom Nom Galaxy
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    Craft the World
    2014 November 2014 by Dekovir Entertainment
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    5.71 Good--
    Rating Craft the World
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    7
    7 Days to Die
    2024 July 2024 by The Fun Pimps
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    5.60 Decent++
    Rating 7 Days to Die
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    8
    Bloons TD Battles
    2013 July 2013 by Ninja Kiwi
    Strategy, Adventure, Sandbox
    Strategy, Adventure, Sandbox
    5.52 Decent++
    Rating Bloons TD Battles
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    9
    Rise to Ruins
    2014 October 2014 by
    Simulator, Strategy, Fantasy
    Simulator, Strategy, Fantasy
    5.14 Decent+
    Rating Rise to Ruins
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    10
    Screeps: World
    2016 November 2016 by Screeps
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    4.90 Decent
    Rating Screeps: World
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    11
    Stronghold 2
    2005 April 2005 by Firefly Studios
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Needs more reviews
    Rating Stronghold 2
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    12
    Castle Story
    2017 August 2017 by Sauropod Studio
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Needs more reviews
    Rating Castle Story
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    13
    IKEA VR Experience
    2016 April 2016 by
    Simulator, Business, Sandbox
    Simulator, Business, Sandbox
    Needs more reviews
    Rating IKEA VR Experience
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    14
    Aurora Dusk: Steam Age
    2016 April 2016 by Sylvain Harlaut
    RPG, Strategy, Sandbox
    RPG, Strategy, Sandbox
    Needs more reviews
    Rating Aurora Dusk: Steam Age
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    15
    Drill Core
    2025 July 2025 by Hungry Couch Games
    Strategy, Science fiction, Sandbox
    Strategy, Science fiction, Sandbox
    Needs more reviews
    Rating Drill Core
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    16
    Castle Craft
    2026 April 2026 by Twin Earth
    Simulator, Strategy, Hack and Slash
    Simulator, Strategy, Hack and Slash
    Needs more reviews
    Rating Castle Craft
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    17
    Gnomes
    2025 April 2025 by
    Strategy, Turn-Based, Tactical
    Strategy, Turn-Based, Tactical
    Needs more reviews
    Rating Gnomes
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    18
    Spirits of the Hellements
    2022 April 2022 by Hippo Rider
    Strategy, Tactical, Fantasy
    Strategy, Tactical, Fantasy
    Needs more reviews
    Rating Spirits of the Hellements
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