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Games like Castles & Catapults

If Castles & Catapults is your kind of game, the closest matches are Six Aspects, LouveSystems' Realms and Ultimate General: Civil War — picked from the ranked list below. 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 Castles & Catapults: Re-live this classic medieval strategy game which combines the turn-based planning of a board game with the action and excitement of a real-time strategy game.

2021StrategySimulation7.99 USDWindowsby Magic Lantern
Castles & Catapults — Steam game cover

Players who liked Castles & Catapults also play

Steam players who put hours into Castles & Catapults 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. Six Aspects

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Castles & Catapults fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Castles & Catapults.

    Six Aspects may be the first Same Time Strategy (STS) game melding the tactical nature of turn based systems with the challenging demand of real time strategy.

    2022StrategyIndieRPG24.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. LouveSystems' Realms

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Castles & Catapults fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Castles & Catapults.

    Realms is a strategy game where all actions are taken simultaneously then resolved all at once. With up to 8 players, there's no waiting for your turn here. Battle for land and for riches, upgrade your kingdom and follow your strategy to conquer other realms - become the one to rule them all.

    2026StrategyIndieCasualSteam ↗
  3. Ultimate General: Civil War

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Castles & Catapults fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Castles & Catapults.

    Ultimate General: Civil War is a tactical real time strategy war-game. Experience the bloodiest period of U.S. history - the American Civil War of 1861-1865.

    2017StrategyIndieSimulation29.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Crusade in Europe

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Castles & Catapults fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Castles & Catapults.

    Crusade in Europe is a classic real-time simulation game from the 80s designed by Sid Meier and Ed Bever. The first title in the "Command Series" of tactical wargames from Microprose, the game features real-time battles that test your skills as a commander.

    2021StrategySimulation6.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Strategos

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Castles & Catapults fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Castles & Catapults.

    Strategos is a real-time tactics wargame set in classical antiquity. Simulate large-scale battles with over 120 factions, and 250+ units, from the ancient world. Create custom battles, or take command of historical ones.

    2026StrategySimulationEarly Access24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Drop Duchy

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Castles & Catapults fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Castles & Catapults.

    Build your duchy piece by piece in this refreshing hybrid rogue-lite game. Use block-dropping mechanics to collect resources, recruit troops to fight against belligerent armies, and let every block shape your realm, leading your path to victory!

    2025StrategyIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Stronghold: Definitive Edition

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Castles & Catapults fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Castles & Catapults.

    Greetings sire! Your stronghold awaits you. Build a castle economy, besiege unforgettable villains and return to the 'castle sim' that started it all. Experience this classic RTS with upgraded visuals, modernised gameplay, Steam multiplayer and a new campaign.

    2023StrategySimulation14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. WARTILE

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Castles & Catapults fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Castles & Catapults.

    Wartile is a cool-down based strategy game in which you control a warband of Viking figurines in a miniature universe inspired by Norse mythology. Unravel its secrets and rein the powers of the gods.

    2018StrategyRPG4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Castles & Catapults at current Steam store prices.

  1. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Castles & Catapults on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Castles & Catapults.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Castles & Catapults on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Castles & Catapults.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Castles & Catapults on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Castles & Catapults.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Nodebuster

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Castles & Catapults on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Castles & Catapults.

    Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~88% under Castles & Catapults on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Castles & Catapults.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Tower Wizard

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Castles & Catapults on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Castles & Catapults.

    Help a wizard build and upgrade a wizard tower in this incremental game! Use the tower to study magic, summon spirits, create buildings, and influence the world.

    2025StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Digseum

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Castles & Catapults on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Castles & Catapults.

    Digseum is a short incremental journey about digging up ancient relics and building the greatest museum ever!

    2024SimulationCasual2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Castles & Catapults on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Castles & Catapults.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Landfall Archives

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Castles & Catapults.

    Break into the Landfall Archives to steal and play previously unreleased games, demos, interactive slide shows, and even an unreleased version of Totally Accurate Battle Simulator from 2017!

    2023ActionStrategyIndieFreeSteam ↗
  2. Moonring

    WHY THIS

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

    A dark-fantasy, turn-based, retro-fusion of classic turn-based RPGs and roguelikes, all presented with a unique neon aesthetic.

    2023RPGFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Die in the Dungeon: Origins

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Castles & Catapults.

    Fight your way through a mysterious dungeon in this deck-building, turn-based roguelike game where you don't use cards, but DICE! Deal with enemies by combining dice on your board, boost their effects with magical relics, and discover the story behind Die in the Dungeon!

    2023StrategyIndieRPGFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. The Test: Secrets of the Soul

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Castles & Catapults.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal things from deep within. Some will be uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and are you SURE you want the answers you seek? For it is time to unlock "Secrets of the Soul..."

    2023IndieAdventureSimulationFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Jigsaw Puzzle Dreams

    WHY THIS

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

    Beautiful Multiplayer Jigsaw Puzzle game where you can design the room you play in!

    2021IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Crusader Kings II

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Castles & Catapults.

    Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.

    2012StrategySimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Limbus Company

    WHY THIS

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

    As the Executive Manager of Limbus Company, lead your group of twelve Sinners, venture into the buried facilities of Lobotomy Corporation, and lay claim on the Golden Boughs.

    2023FreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Dota Underlords

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Castles & Catapults.

    Hire a crew and destroy your rivals in this new strategy battler set in the world of Dota. Introducing Season One: Explore White Spire and earn rewards on the Battle Pass. Pick from several different game modes, play on your own or with friends, and take advantage of crossplay on PC and mobile.

    2019StrategyFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Castles & Catapults

How much does Castles & Catapults cost?
Castles & Catapults is listed on Steam at 7.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Castles & Catapults?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Castles & Catapults are Six Aspects, LouveSystems' Realms, Ultimate General: Civil War.
Who developed Castles & Catapults?
Castles & Catapults was developed by Magic Lantern and published by Atari.

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 Castles & Catapults.

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