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We filtered the 31 games similar to MASSIVE CHALICE down to the 13 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Crusader Kings II, Sid Meier's Civilization® V and Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic) top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to MASSIVE CHALICE.

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy
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Year 2015Dev Double Fine Productions

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to MASSIVE CHALICE is Crusader Kings II — scoring 59/100 on our similarity scale. Sid Meier's Civilization® V and Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic) follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like MASSIVE CHALICE

13 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to MASSIVE CHALICE. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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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Crusader Kings II

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NGL81
Crusader Kings II
Closest on genre
StrategyGrand Strategy
SoloHistoricalFantasyMedievalMultiplayer
Year 2012Dev Paradox Development Studio · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

Its point of contact with MASSIVE CHALICE is turn-based strategy, historical setting and single-player focus. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is multiplayer gameplay.

Genre100Setting100Game mode53
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Sid Meier's Civilization® V

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

Shelved next to MASSIVE CHALICE for good reason: turn-based strategy, tactical combat and historical setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is progression and game mode: ranged combat and multiplayer gameplay.

Genre100Setting87Combat55Game mode49Progression0
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Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic)

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Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic)
Closest overall match
StrategyGrand Strategy
SoloHistoricalFantasyManagementBase Building
Year 2014Dev MicroProse Software · Nightdive StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

Held in common with MASSIVE CHALICE: deep simulation, historical setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on resource management. The distance is in progression — its own ground is base building.

Genre100Game mode100Setting82Progression37
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Songs of Syx

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NGL95
Songs of Syx
StrategyGrand Strategy
SoloTacticalFantasyMedievalManagement
Year 2020Dev Jake the Dev · Jakob de LavalPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

The genre is the same as MASSIVE CHALICE’s, and with it deep simulation, tactical combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on single-player focus and resource management. The distance is in progression and combat — its own ground is base building.

Released 5 years after MASSIVE CHALICE.

Genre100Game mode100Setting77Combat66Progression30
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Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization

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NGL80
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization
StrategyGrand Strategy
SoloHistoricalFantasyMultiplayerBase Building
Year 2008Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

Genre puts it alongside MASSIVE CHALICE, and so does turn-based strategy, historical setting and single-player focus. The distance is in progression and game mode — its own ground is multiplayer gameplay and base building.

Genre100Setting82Game mode54Progression0
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Ultimate Arena

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NGL54
Ultimate Arena
StrategyGrand Strategy
SoloTacticalFantasyHistoricalCozy
Year 2016Dev TriverskePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Linux

The genre is the same as MASSIVE CHALICE’s, and with it turn-based strategy, tactical combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in setting and combat — its own ground is horror setting.

Genre100Game mode100Combat66Setting63
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Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

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

Genre puts it alongside MASSIVE CHALICE, and so does deep simulation, tactical combat and historical setting. Both also lean on resource management and single-player focus. The distance is in progression and game mode — its own ground is multiplayer gameplay and base building.

Genre100Setting82Combat61Game mode54Progression35
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Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution

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NGL81
Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution
StrategyGrand Strategy
SoloTacticalFantasyHistoricalMultiplayer
Year 2008Dev Firaxis Games · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3

Shelved next to MASSIVE CHALICE for good reason: deep simulation, tactical combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is game mode and combat: multiplayer gameplay.

Genre100Setting81Combat66Game mode55
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Kingdom: New Lands

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NGL80
Kingdom: New Lands
StrategyTower Defense
SoloFantasyMedievalNarrativeHardcore
Year 2016Dev Licorice · Raw FuryOn PS4 · Linux · PC

What carries over from MASSIVE CHALICE is deep simulation, fantasy world and single-player focus. The distance is in progression and genre — its own ground is tower defense planning and base building.

Game mode100Setting81Genre50Progression0
10

Thronefall

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NGL90
Thronefall
Closest on combat
StrategyTower Defense
SoloTacticalMeleeMedievalFantasy
Year 2023Dev GrizzlyGamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Nintendo

The thread back to MASSIVE CHALICE runs through deep simulation, tactical combat and a medieval setting. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on progression and genre: this one brings tower defense planning and base building.

Released 8 years after MASSIVE CHALICE.

Game mode100Combat82Setting80Genre50Progression0
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Go Home Dinosaurs!

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Go Home Dinosaurs!
StrategyTower Defense
SoloFantasyHistoricalCasualCozy
Year 2013Dev Fire Hose GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS

Its point of contact with MASSIVE CHALICE is fantasy world and single-player focus. The distance is in genre — its own ground is tower defense planning.

Game mode100Setting81Genre50
12

Gnomoria

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Gnomoria
StrategyGrand Strategy
SoloFantasyCraftingManagementSandbox World
Year 2016Dev Robotronic GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

Shelved next to MASSIVE CHALICE for good reason: deep simulation, fantasy world and single-player focus. The common ground extends to crafting mechanics. Where the two diverge is setting and progression: base building.

Genre100Game mode100Progression59Setting46
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Dwarf Fortress

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NGL91
Dwarf Fortress
StrategyGrand Strategy
SoloFantasyManagementCraftingStealth
Dev Bay 12 GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

Genre puts it alongside MASSIVE CHALICE, and so does deep simulation, fantasy world and single-player focus. Both also lean on resource management. The distance is in combat and setting — its own ground is stealth mechanics and base building.

Genre100Game mode100Progression58Setting46Combat0

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