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We filtered the 49 games similar to Kenshi down to the 9 that fit the “Adventure” category. Black & White 2, Sunless Sea and The Mims Beginning top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Kenshi.

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Within the “Adventure” category, the closest game to Kenshi is Black & White 2 — scoring 74/100 on our similarity scale. Sunless Sea and The Mims Beginning follow close behind.

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The best adventure games like Kenshi

9 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Kenshi. Each one has been evaluated across 20 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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Black & White 2

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

It comes from the same genre as Kenshi and shares a sandbox world, fantasy world and single-player focus. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in setting and world.

It predates Kenshi by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals71World65Setting43
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Sunless Sea

70
NGL83
Sunless Sea
StrategyRTS
SoloOpen WorldFantasySci-FiExplorationIsometric
Year 2015Dev Failbetter GamesOn Linux · PC · iOS

The genre is the same as Kenshi’s, and with it open world exploration, fantasy world and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and an isometric view. The distance is in world and progression — its own ground is procedural generation and horror setting.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals54Setting47World40Progression40
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The Mims Beginning

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NGL76
The Mims Beginning
StrategyRTS
SoloSci-FiFantasyBase BuildingManagement
Year 2016Dev Squatting Penguins · Ultimate GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

Same family as Kenshi: a sci-fi setting, single-player focus and base building. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings a space setting and 3D presentation.

Genre100Game mode100Progression64Setting57Visuals0
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Dawn of Discovery

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NGL72
Dawn of Discovery
StrategyRTS
SoloFantasyBase BuildingManagementIsometric
Year 2009Dev Related Designs · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Nintendo

On paper it is what Kenshi is — fantasy world, 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 setting and game mode — its own ground is historical setting and multiplayer gameplay.

It predates Kenshi by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals71Progression57Game mode55Setting33
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Commander: Conquest of the Americas

50
NGL57
Commander: Conquest of the Americas
Closest on progression
StrategyRTS
SoloFantasyManagementBase BuildingExploration
Year 2010Dev Nitro GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

Genre puts it alongside Kenshi, and so does fantasy world, single-player focus and resource management. They part company on combat and setting: this one brings tactical combat and historical setting.

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

Genre100Progression80Game mode62Setting28Combat0
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Pikmin

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

With Kenshi it shares a sci-fi setting, single-player focus and an isometric view. They part company on setting.

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

Genre100Game mode100Visuals71Setting47
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Pikmin 3

46
NGL86
Pikmin 3
StrategyRTS
SoloSci-FiIsometricMultiplayer
Year 2013Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.4 · Nintendo

Same family as Kenshi: a sci-fi setting, single-player focus and an isometric view. The distance is in setting and game mode — its own ground is multiplayer gameplay.

Genre100Visuals71Game mode55Setting47
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Pikmin 2

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NGL83
Pikmin 2
StrategyRTS
SoloSci-FiIsometricMultiplayerCo-op
Year 2004Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

Genre puts it alongside Kenshi, and so does a sci-fi setting, single-player focus and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is game mode and setting: multiplayer gameplay.

It predates Kenshi by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals71Setting47Game mode35
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Desperados 2: Cooper's Revenge

43
NGL55
Desperados 2: Cooper's Revenge
StrategyRTS
SoloStealthIsometricCo-opOnline
Year 2006Dev Spellbound Entertainment · THQ NordicPlaytime ~1hOn PC

On paper it is what Kenshi is — stealth mechanics, single-player focus and an isometric view — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The distance is in setting and combat — its own ground is melee combat and historical setting.

It predates Kenshi by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode56Visuals54Combat53Setting0

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