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We filtered the 50 games similar to Frostpunk down to the 23 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Kenshi, Imagine Earth and Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Frostpunk.

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Frostpunk is Kenshi — scoring 82/100 on our similarity scale. Imagine Earth and Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Frostpunk

23 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Frostpunk. Each one has been evaluated across 12 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Kenshi

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Kenshi
Closest overall match
StrategyRTS
SoloSci-FiPost-ApocalypticBase BuildingManagementIsometric
Year 2018Dev Lo-Fi GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

With Frostpunk it shares a sci-fi setting, single-player focus and base building. The common ground extends to an isometric view. Where the two diverge is progression: exploration and discovery.

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Imagine Earth

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NGL81
Imagine Earth
StrategyRTS
SoloSci-FiPost-ApocalypticBase BuildingManagementIsometric
Year 2021Dev Serious BrothersPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox

On paper it is what Frostpunk is — a sci-fi setting, single-player focus and base building — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in tone and visuals — its own ground is a relaxing pace and 3D presentation.

Released 3 years after Frostpunk.

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Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun

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Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun
Closest on setting
StrategyRTS
SoloSci-FiPost-ApocalypticIsometricMultiplayer
Year 1999Dev Westwood Studios · Electronic ArtsOn PC

The thread back to Frostpunk runs through a sci-fi setting, single-player focus and an isometric view. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is multiplayer gameplay.

It predates Frostpunk by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode55
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Dune 2000

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Dune 2000
StrategyRTS
SoloSci-FiPost-ApocalypticIsometricMultiplayer
Year 1998Dev Westwood Studios · Electronic ArtsOn PC

The thread back to Frostpunk runs through a sci-fi setting, single-player focus and an isometric view. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is multiplayer gameplay.

It predates Frostpunk by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode55
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Maia

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NGL44
Maia
StrategyRTS
SoloSci-FiBase BuildingManagementProcedural
Year 2013Dev Simon Roth · Machine StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

With Frostpunk it shares a sci-fi setting, single-player focus and base building. Where the two diverge is setting: a space setting.

Genre100Game mode100Progression96Setting43
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Sunless Sea

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NGL83
Sunless Sea
Closest on tone
StrategyRTS
SoloNarrativeDarkSci-FiIsometric
Year 2015Dev Failbetter GamesOn Linux · PC · iOS

The genre is the same as Frostpunk’s, and with it strong narrative focus, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to an isometric view. Where the two diverge is progression and setting: exploration and discovery, and horror setting.

Genre100Game mode100Tone87Visuals69Setting26Progression0
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Plague Inc.

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Plague Inc.
StrategyRTS
SoloDarkSci-FiIsometricTactical
Year 2012Dev Ndemic CreationsOn PC · Android · iOS

On paper it is what Frostpunk is — dark, oppressive atmosphere, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in setting and tone — its own ground is horror setting.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone60Setting41
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The Mims Beginning

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The Mims Beginning
Closest on progression
StrategyRTS
SoloSci-FiBase BuildingManagementCasual
Year 2016Dev Squatting Penguins · Ultimate GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

It comes from the same genre as Frostpunk and shares a sci-fi setting, single-player focus and base building. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings a casual, approachable feel and fantasy world.

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Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds

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NGL91
Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds
StrategyRTS
SoloSci-FiBase BuildingIsometricMultiplayer
Year 2001Dev LucasArtsOn PC · Mac

Same family as Frostpunk: a sci-fi setting, single-player focus and base building. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in setting and game mode — its own ground is multiplayer gameplay.

It predates Frostpunk by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals87Progression59Game mode54Setting53
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Impossible Creatures Steam Edition

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Impossible Creatures Steam Edition
StrategyRTS
SoloSci-FiBase BuildingIsometricMultiplayer
Year 2003Dev THQ NordicPlaytime ~1hOn PC

It comes from the same genre as Frostpunk and shares a sci-fi setting, single-player focus and base building. To that it adds an isometric view. They part company on setting and game mode: this one brings historical setting and multiplayer gameplay.

It predates Frostpunk by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Progression64Game mode54Setting35
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Pikmin

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NGL80
Pikmin
StrategyRTS
SoloSci-FiIsometric
Year 2001Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Gradiente

With Frostpunk it shares a sci-fi setting, single-player focus and an isometric view. They part company on setting: this one brings adventure storytelling.

It predates Frostpunk by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting52
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Dune II: The Building of a Dynasty

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Dune II: The Building of a Dynasty
StrategyRTS
SoloSci-FiIsometric
Year 1992Dev Westwood Studios · Virgin Games

The thread back to Frostpunk runs through a sci-fi setting, single-player focus and an isometric view. They part company on setting.

It predates Frostpunk by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting52
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New World: Aeternum

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NGL53
New World: Aeternum
StrategyRTS
SoloSci-Fi
Year 2014Dev Elder Games · Headup GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

What carries over from Frostpunk is a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. They part company on setting.

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Command & Conquer: Generals

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NGL88
Command & Conquer: Generals
StrategyRTS
SoloSci-FiBase BuildingIsometricMultiplayer
Year 2003Dev EA Pacific · Aspyr MediaOn PC · Mac

Genre puts it alongside Frostpunk, and so does a sci-fi setting, single-player focus and base building. To that it adds an isometric view. They part company on setting and game mode: this one brings multiplayer gameplay.

It predates Frostpunk by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Progression62Game mode55Setting52
15

Command & Conquer

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NGL73
Command & Conquer
StrategyRTS
SoloSci-FiBase BuildingIsometricMultiplayer
Year 1995Dev Westwood Studios · Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd.On PC · Mac

The genre is the same as Frostpunk’s, and with it a sci-fi setting, single-player focus and base building. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in setting and game mode — its own ground is multiplayer gameplay.

It predates Frostpunk by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Progression62Game mode55Setting52

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