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We filtered the 46 games similar to Gnomoria down to the 25 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Dwarf Fortress, Songs of Syx and Ultimate Arena top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Gnomoria.

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Year 2016Dev Robotronic Games

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Gnomoria is Dwarf Fortress — scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. Songs of Syx and Ultimate Arena follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Gnomoria

25 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

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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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Songs of Syx

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Songs of Syx
StrategyGrand Strategy
SoloSandbox WorldFantasyBase BuildingManagementIsometric2DPixel Art
Year 2020Dev Jake the Dev · Jakob de LavalPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

Genre puts it alongside Gnomoria, and so does deep simulation, a sandbox world and fantasy world. To that it adds an isometric view and single-player focus. They part company on setting and world: this one brings open world exploration and a medieval setting.

Released 4 years after Gnomoria.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals74Progression73World64Setting55
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Ultimate Arena

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Ultimate Arena
Closest on world
StrategyGrand Strategy
SoloSandbox WorldProceduralFantasy2DIsometricPixel Art
Year 2016Dev TriverskePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Linux

What brings it close to Gnomoria is turn-based strategy, a sandbox world and fantasy world, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and world. The common ground extends to single-player focus and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is setting: horror setting.

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals100Setting39
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MASSIVE CHALICE

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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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Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic)

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Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic)
StrategyGrand Strategy
SoloFantasyBase BuildingManagementIsometricPixel Art
Year 2014Dev MicroProse Software · Nightdive StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

Held in common with Gnomoria: deep simulation, fantasy world and single-player focus. To that it adds base building and an isometric view. They part company on setting: this one brings historical setting.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals94Progression73Setting57
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Crusader Kings II

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NGL81
Crusader Kings II
StrategyGrand Strategy
SoloSandbox WorldFantasyIsometricMultiplayer
Year 2012Dev Paradox Development Studio · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

Genre puts it alongside Gnomoria, and so does turn-based strategy, a sandbox world and fantasy world. The common ground extends to an isometric view and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and game mode: historical setting and multiplayer gameplay.

Genre100Visuals80World68Game mode53Setting39
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Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

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Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
StrategyGrand Strategy
SoloFantasyBase BuildingManagementIsometric
Year 2016Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

On paper it is what Gnomoria is — deep simulation, fantasy world and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on base building and an isometric view. The distance is in game mode and setting — its own ground is historical setting and multiplayer gameplay.

Genre100Visuals80Progression72Setting57Game mode54
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Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization

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Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization
StrategyGrand Strategy
SoloFantasyBase BuildingIsometricMultiplayer
Year 2008Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

On paper it is what Gnomoria is — turn-based strategy, fantasy world and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to base building and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is game mode and setting: historical setting and multiplayer gameplay.

It predates Gnomoria by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals80Progression62Setting57Game mode54
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Sid Meier's Civilization® V

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Sid Meier's Civilization® V
StrategyGrand Strategy
SoloFantasyBase BuildingIsometricMultiplayer
Year 2010Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~27hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

Same family as Gnomoria: turn-based strategy, fantasy world and single-player focus. To that it adds an isometric view and base building. They part company on setting and progression: this one brings historical setting and multiplayer gameplay.

Genre100Visuals80Game mode49Progression45Setting35
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Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution

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Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution
StrategyGrand Strategy
SoloFantasyIsometricMultiplayerTactical
Year 2008Dev Firaxis Games · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3

Same family as Gnomoria: deep simulation, fantasy world and single-player focus. To that it adds an isometric view. They part company on game mode and setting: this one brings historical setting and multiplayer gameplay.

It predates Gnomoria by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals80Setting60Game mode55
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Rise to Ruins

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Rise to Ruins
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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Stacklands

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Stacklands
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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Dwarfs!?

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Dwarfs!?
StrategyTower Defense
SoloSandbox WorldProceduralFantasyBase BuildingManagementPixel Art2DIsometric
Year 2011Dev Power of 2 · Tripwire InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

The thread back to Gnomoria runs through deep simulation, a sandbox world and fantasy world. The common ground extends to single-player focus and base building. Where the two diverge is genre: tower defense planning.

Game mode100Setting100World83Progression82Visuals71Genre50
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WorldBox

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WorldBox
StrategyCity Builder
SoloSandbox WorldProceduralFantasyBase BuildingManagementPixel ArtIsometric
Year 2018Dev Maxim KarpenkoOn Linux · Android · PC

The common ground with Gnomoria is structural: sandbox freedom, procedural generation and fantasy world. The common ground extends to an isometric view and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and genre: deep RPG systems and a medieval setting.

Game mode100World100Visuals95Progression78Genre50Setting40
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Black & White 2

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Black & White 2
StrategyRTS
SoloSandbox WorldFantasyIsometric
Year 2005Dev Lionhead Studios · Feral InteractiveOn PC · Mac

It meets Gnomoria on real-time strategy, a sandbox world and fantasy world. To that it adds single-player focus and an isometric view. They part company on genre: this one brings deep RPG systems.

It predates Gnomoria by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Game mode100Setting100Visuals80World73Genre50

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