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We filtered the 46 games similar to Gnomoria down to the 7 that fit the “Roguelike” category. Dwarf Fortress, Rise to Ruins and Shelter top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Gnomoria.

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy
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Year 2016Dev Robotronic Games

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Within the “Roguelike” category, the closest game to Gnomoria is Dwarf Fortress — scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. Rise to Ruins and Shelter follow close behind.

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The best roguelike games like Gnomoria

7 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Gnomoria. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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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Dwarf Fortress

89
NGL91
Dwarf Fortress
Closest overall match
StrategyGrand Strategy
SoloSandbox WorldProceduralFantasyBase BuildingManagementCraftingIsometric
Dev Bay 12 GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

It shares the essentials of what Gnomoria does: deep simulation, a sandbox world and fantasy world. The common ground extends to an isometric view and single-player focus. It sets itself apart with deep RPG systems and open world exploration.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression92World86Visuals80
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Rise to Ruins

45
NGL80
Rise to Ruins
Closest on world
StrategyTower Defense
SoloSandbox WorldProceduralFantasyBase BuildingManagementPixel Art2D
Year 2019Dev Raymond Doerr · SixtyGig GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

It resembles Gnomoria most in how it is built: deep simulation, a sandbox world and fantasy world. The common ground extends to resource management and pixel art. Where the two diverge is genre and visuals: tower defense planning.

Released 3 years after Gnomoria.

Game mode100Setting100World100Progression79Visuals66Genre50
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Shelter

43
NGL74
Shelter
StrategyGrand Strategy
SoloStealthNarrativeCozyCasual
Year 2013Dev Might and Delight · 4EversGamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

The genre is the same as Gnomoria’s, and with it deep simulation and single-player focus. They part company on setting and world: this one brings open world exploration and horror setting.

Genre100Game mode100Setting0World0Progression0Visuals0
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Stacklands

41
NGL86
Stacklands
Closest on visuals
StrategyColony Sim
SoloProceduralFantasyManagementBase BuildingIsometric2D
Year 2022Dev Sokpop CollectivePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

It meets Gnomoria on deep simulation, procedural generation and fantasy world. Both also lean on resource management and an isometric view. The distance is in genre and world — its own ground is card game strategy.

Released 6 years after Gnomoria.

Game mode100Setting100Visuals90Progression82World61Genre50
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MASSIVE CHALICE

61
NGL65
MASSIVE CHALICE
StrategyGrand Strategy
SoloFantasyCraftingManagementTactical
Year 2015Dev Double Fine ProductionsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

It comes from the same genre as Gnomoria and shares deep simulation, fantasy world and single-player focus. The common ground extends to crafting mechanics. Where the two diverge is setting and progression: historical setting.

Genre100Game mode100Progression59Setting46
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Desktop Dungeons

29
NGL75
Desktop Dungeons
StrategyTycoon / Management
SoloProceduralFantasyManagementIsometric
Year 2013Dev Finji · QCF DesignPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

Held in common with Gnomoria: roguelike runs, procedural generation and fantasy world. The common ground extends to resource management and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is progression and genre: adventure storytelling.

Game mode100Setting100Visuals80World63Genre50Progression20
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Cult of the Lamb

29
NGL90
Cult of the Lamb
StrategyCity Builder
SoloProceduralFantasyBase Building2D
Year 2022Dev Massive Monster · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The thread back to Gnomoria runs through roguelike runs, procedural generation and fantasy world. Both also lean on 2D presentation and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and progression — its own ground is exploration and discovery, and adventure storytelling.

Released 6 years after Gnomoria.

Game mode100Setting100World59Genre50Progression44Visuals31

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