7 Games like Crusader Kings II on Xbox that you should try

It shares the essentials of what Crusader Kings II does: deep simulation, a sandbox world and a medieval setting. Both also lean on single-player focus and an isometric view. What it adds of its own: real-time strategy and cozy, relaxing feel.

Its point of contact with Crusader Kings II is deep simulation, fantasy world and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is game mode: adventure storytelling and tactical combat.

With Crusader Kings II it shares deep simulation, historical setting and single-player focus. To that it adds an isometric view. Its own ground is tactical combat and base building.

The genre is the same as Crusader Kings II’s, and with it deep simulation, historical setting and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings co-op play and 2D presentation.

It resembles Crusader Kings II most in how it is built: deep simulation, a sandbox world and single-player focus. The common ground extends to an isometric view. Where the two diverge is genre and visuals: adventure storytelling and a third-person camera.

The common ground with Crusader Kings II is structural: deep simulation, a sandbox world and single-player focus. To that it adds an isometric view. They part company on visuals and genre: this one brings adventure storytelling and 2D presentation.

Held in common with Crusader Kings II: fantasy world, single-player focus and an isometric view. The distance is in genre — its own ground is tower defense planning.