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2025PCSteam Deck playable86 % positive−50 % 14.79 € 7.39 €

A town-building and defense game where you play a pioneer constructing settlements and fending off waves of varied enemies to gain a foothold on the frontier.

  • Building and crafting
  • Economy and management
  • Tactical depth
  • Strong character progression

The closest matches for Border Pioneer are Tzar: The Burden of the Crown, Songs of Syx and Diplomacy is Not an Option. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Border Pioneer special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Tzar: The Burden of the Crown

95 %Match

2000PC92 % positive4.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Border Pioneer: building and crafting, economy and management as well as tactical depth.

A classic medieval real-time strategy game where you build bases, raise armies from one of three distinct races, and conquer rival kingdoms.

Songs of Syx

Building and crafting

An extremely detailed city-building and strategy sim where you rule a city of thousands, manage trade and diplomacy, and fight large-scale battles against rival realms.

Diplomacy is Not an Option

Building and crafting

A humorous medieval real-time strategy game where you build a fortified town, manage resources, and fend off huge hordes of enemies, monsters and rebellious peasants. The appeal lies in chaotic mass battles and clever defensive planning.

Stronghold Legends

Building and crafting

A castle-building RTS that mixes the Stronghold formula with fantasy units and legendary figures like King Arthur, Siegfried and Vlad Dracul. You build fortresses, manage your economy and fight battles across three campaigns.

Hearthlands

Fantasy setting

A city-building strategy game where you rule as a king in a procedurally generated world. You can't command subjects directly, instead managing resources, diplomacy, heroes and magic.

Dark Rising

Building and crafting

You upgrade your castle, place towers and grow your village while training loyal followers to fight for you. It blends classic tower defense with real-time strategy elements for extra depth.

Noble Fates

Building and crafting

A 3D fantasy colony sim in the vein of Dwarf Fortress, where you run a settlement of characters with their own opinions and memories. You build, farm, hunt and defend your realm, either from a top-down view or by taking direct third-person control.

Cultures: 8th Wonder of the World

Fantasy setting

In this city-building strategy game you lead a small people around the hero Bjarni, managing settlers, resources and buildings while facing the forces of darkness. The focus is on economy and the calm growth of your settlement rather than frantic combat.

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