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Games like How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom

If How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom is your kind of game, the closest matches are Chevalier Historie, Apostle: Rebellion and Serafina and the Key to the Egg — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, contemplative and immersive. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom: The once prosperous kingdom of Avon now lies in tatters with nothing left in its coffers and a pitiful four citizens to its name. Yet even in its darkest hour, Princess Ariadne is determined to restore it to its former glory. Will her perseverance carry her through?

2022StrategyIndieRPG24.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Irisfield
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Branching narratives with deep lore and twistsCharacter relationships form a dense web of connectionsHarem mechanics with extensive customizationAtmosphericContemplativeImmersive

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Steam players who put hours into How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Chevalier Historie

    WHY THIS

    Shares new game plus and an atmospheric mood with How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom.

    Top pick for How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom.

    The fate of a captured princess lies in the hands of a single woman. Using the power of the spirits and a variety of items, the female knight Jeanne must explore the kingdom that's been thrown into chaos to save Princess Lily in this classic-style action RPG.

    2022IndieRPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Apostle: Rebellion

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom.

    Second-strongest match for How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom.

    A sci-fi, turn-based RPG. Humanity has reached a point where the majority of people opt to become cyborgs called Roids. However, social inequality is once again at a breaking point.

    2022IndieAdventureRPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Serafina and the Key to the Egg

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom.

    Third-strongest match for How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom.

    After receiving a challenge which could determine the future of her village, if not the whole world, Serafina sets out for the city of Mirado. There she will have to do anything she can to take part in auction to win treasure of great power, the Key to the Egg.

    2022IndieAdventureRPG16.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Seed of Evil

    WHY THIS

    Shares new game plus and an atmospheric mood with How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom.

    Ranked #4 for How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom.

    Seed of Evil is an epic adventure to uncover the secrets of the Water City, Somonden. Follow Anna as she explores the upper and lower parts of the city to uncover the truth of the defilement plaguing its inhabitants. You won't soon forget this amazing story filled with mystery, drama, and intrigue.

    2018IndieAdventureRPG12.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Lilitales

    WHY THIS

    Shares new game plus and an atmospheric mood with How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom.

    Ranked #5 for How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom.

    Branded as a traitor for losing the princess, the young knight Luna sets out on a lonely journey to rescue the princess and clear her name.

    2019IndieRPG19.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Brave Alchemist Colette

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom.

    Ranked #6 for How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom.

    Colette has been living a happy life as an apprentice alchemist, but when a mysterious stranger pays her master Priscilla a visit, Priscilla sets out on a journey. With her master gone, it's up to Colette to inherit the workshop and help those in need while also embarking on adventures of her own!

    2020IndieRPG24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Dungeon Town

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom.

    Ranked #7 for How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom.

    When a cave connected to the demon world yawns open, an experienced adventurer sets out to smite the evil. But when both his powers and memories are drained, he has to start from the bottom to save the village and regain his strength.

    2021IndieAdventureRPG19.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. False Myth

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom.

    Ranked #8 for How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom.

    The story is set in the city of Lylan on an isolated island. Everything seems peaceful until a mysterious aura approaches...

    2021IndieRPG24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom on Steam right now. Shares Indie with How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom on Steam right now. Shares Indie with How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Bloons TD 6

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom.

    The Bloons are back and better than ever! Get ready for a massive 3D tower defense game designed to give you hours and hours of the best strategy gaming available.

    2018Strategy13.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom on Steam right now. Shares Indie with How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom.

    Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Fallout: New Vegas

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom on Steam right now. Shares RPG with How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom.

    Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

    2010ActionRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Undertale

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom.

    UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

    2015IndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom.

    ‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. NGU IDLE

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom.

    NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!

    2019IndieAdventureSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom.

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom

Does How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom run on Steam Deck?
How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom cost?
How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom are Chevalier Historie, Apostle: Rebellion, Serafina and the Key to the Egg.
Who developed How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom?
How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom was developed by Irisfield and published by Kagura Games.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom.

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