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2008PC80 % positive

You grow a settlement, manage your people and equip them for fast real-time fights in a wild fantasy land. Loot, character growth and strategic base building blend into a mix that makes it stand out.

Building and crafting
Economy and management
Runs that play out differently every time
A party of several characters

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The closest matches for Hinterland are Dwarf Fortress, Dwarf Fortress and KeeperRL. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Hinterland special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

In short: games like Hinterland

Best alternative overall: Dwarf Fortress 91% match – Building and crafting
Without combat: Dwarf Fortress 88% match – calmer, no fighting
Newest alternative: Dungeon Settlers 85% match – released 2026

Best match

Dwarf Fortress

91 %Match

PCSteam Deck playable94 % positive−20 % ~~30.49 €~~ 24.39 €

An immensely deep simulation where you build and manage a dwarven fortress or roam a procedurally generated, persistent world as an adventurer. Its interlocking systems produce chaotic, memorable stories, though the learning curve is notoriously steep.

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Dwarf Fortress

Runs that play out differently every time

You build and manage a dwarven fortress in a deeply simulated world where every dwarf has its own personality and every system interacts. Watch your civilization decline and use the lessons for your next attempt.

KeeperRL

Runs that play out differently every time

You play an evil wizard who builds a dungeon, trains minions, sets traps and fends off invading heroes. Its mix of Dwarf Fortress-style real-time base building and roguelike adventure sets it apart.

SpellForce: The Order of Dawn

Building and crafting

SpellForce blends real-time strategy with RPG elements: you grow a custom hero and companions while also building bases and commanding armies in a dark fantasy world.

Craft the World

Building and crafting

A 2D sandbox blend of Terraria and Dungeon Keeper: you direct a band of dwarves, build fortresses, gather resources and craft gear while exploring a randomly generated world and fending off monsters.

Odd Realm

Building and crafting

A pixel-art colony simulation in a procedurally generated fantasy world where you guide settlers to build, explore and survive threats. Reminiscent of Dwarf Fortress but more approachable, with a quirky sense of humor.

Necrosmith 2

Runs that play out differently every time

As a necromancer you stitch together custom undead from body parts, explore a generated world by night and fend off enemy hordes by day. The sequel adds flying and swimming creatures to your army.

Kainga

Runs that play out differently every time

Kainga is a village builder set in an ancient fantasy world where climate, terrain, beasts and rival tribes shape your culture and technology. You must adapt your settlement wisely to survive.

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.

Dungeon Settlers

Building and crafting

A colony sim blended with dungeon crawling: you build a settlement in barren land, keep your clan fed and sheltered, and lead them strategically into dangerous dungeons.

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