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Games like Rising Army

If Rising Army is your kind of game, the closest matches are Virtualord, The Virtual Conqueror, Cradle of the Dark Brood and Rogue Assault — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its camp upgrade progression, lighthearted and relaxing. 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 Rising Army: Rising Army is a strategy auto-battler game where you can train and equip every single troop, upgrade your camp, and recruit new warriors. Experience a campaign in an open world and take on epic battles.

2026StrategySimulation11.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Arkbits
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Auto battle mercenary company managementCamp upgrade progressionLighthearted tone with colorful visualsLightheartedRelaxingStressful

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Steam players who put hours into Rising Army 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. Virtualord, The Virtual Conqueror

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Rising Army fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Rising Army.

    Set up your base, gather resources and build a defensive perimeter with walls and towers to protect your outpost from waves of enemies. Then research new tech, gather your forces and send your units and mini-units to annihilate the enemy.

    2026StrategyIndieRPGSteam ↗
  2. Cradle of the Dark Brood

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Rising Army fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Rising Army.

    A dark fantasy incremental breeding game where you cultivate a monstrous brood, inherit stronger traits, unlock mutations and automation, then send your evolving creatures into conquest across a hostile corpse-world.

    2026IndieAdventureSimulation3.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Rogue Assault

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Rising Army fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Rising Army.

    A real-time strategy military game that lets you directly command your units, with no build times and impressive 3D visuals. Set in a post‑apocalyptic Europe - form alliances with other commanders, fight for resources and territory and rise in honor as a war commander.

    2026ActionStrategyMassively MultiplayerFreeSteam ↗
  4. Gardens Of Lutonia

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Rising Army fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Rising Army.

    A turn-based druid strategy sandbox where every terrain elevation is a musical note. Terraform, grow gardens, brew potions and calm the wolves to hold Rome back. Campaign, endless Zen mode or a cosmic map editor, in 42 languages. No war, just ecology. Grow the peace.

    2027StrategyIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  5. Outlaw Raiders

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Rising Army fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Rising Army.

    Lead your outlaw crew on raids to rob, steal, and fight for riches. Build up your camp and recruit more outlaws so you can become the ultimate outlaw.

    2026StrategySteam ↗
  6. Jade's Adventure

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Rising Army fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Rising Army.

    Jade's Adventure is a fantasy turn-based strategy game. The player has to become the main character Jade and build an army of various monsters through farming, production, and trading. In limited time and resources, defeat the enemy with various armies!

    2022StrategyIndieAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Empire Game

    WHY THIS

    Shares auto battle, base building and strategy with Rising Army.

    Ranked #7 for Rising Army fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Rising Army.

    Strategic game inspired by "Heroes of Might and Magic" & "Hero's Hour" with auto-battler combat. Multiple races embody real-world civilizations (China, France, etc.). Randomly generated maps ensure unique playthroughs. Adapt, expand, and conquer in a dynamic world!

    2025StrategyIndieSimulationDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Ninja Village

    WHY THIS

    Shares resource management and a lighthearted mood with Rising Army.

    Ranked #8 for Rising Army fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Rising Army.

    Lead a ninja clan in the war to unify feudal Japan!

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation3.41 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Rising Army at current Steam store prices.

  1. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~58% under Rising Army on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Rising Army.

    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 ↗
  2. Slay the Spire

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~48% under Rising Army on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Rising Army.

    We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!

    2019StrategyIndie6.24 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~58% under Rising Army on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Rising Army.

    An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~58% under Rising Army on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Rising Army.

    Zombies are invading your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of plants! Armed with an alien nursery-worth of zombie-zapping plants like peashooters and cherry bombs, you'll need to think fast and plant faster to stop dozens of types of zombies dead in their tracks.

    2009Strategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Rising Army on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Rising Army.

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

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Human Fall Flat

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Rising Army on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Rising Army.

    Human Fall Flat is a hilarious, light-hearted platformer set in floating dreamscapes that can be played solo or with up to 8 players online. Free new levels keep its vibrant community rewarded.

    2016IndieAdventureSimulation5.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~58% under Rising Army on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Rising Army.

    Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.

    2023ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~58% under Rising Army on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Rising Army.

    Command or corrupt an entire galaxy in the definitive Star Wars strategy collection. It is a time of galactic civil war. Will you take up the reins of the Rebellion, assume control of the Empire, or rule the Star Wars Underworld?

    2010Strategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Rising Army.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Our Life: Beginnings & Always

    WHY THIS

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

    A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.

    2020IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗
  3. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Rising Army.

    Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Paper Lily - Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

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

    Paper Lily is an RPG horror game in which you can solve puzzles in different ways. Explore a hidden world, meet strange characters, and guide Lacie as she attempts to find answers about her unusual condition.

    2024IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Project Kat - Paper Lily Prologue

    WHY THIS

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

    Project Kat is a short, unconventional RPG horror game in which there is always another way. Solve puzzles, make friends (or not), and guide Kat as she attempts to uncover the mystery behind a strange golden letter.

    2021IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. DORONKO WANKO

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Rising Army.

    『DORONKO WANKO』 is a DORONKO Action Game. In this game, You can become a cute, innocent Pomeranian, make your master's home messy and dirty. "Will the master be angry with me?" Don't worry. Because you are a sweet doggie.

    2024ActionSimulationFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  7. Saihate Station

    WHY THIS

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

    An exploration/horror/adventure game about the codependent, love-hate relationship between two men.

    2025IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Landfall Archives

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Rising Army.

    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 ↗

Frequently asked about Rising Army

Does Rising Army run on Steam Deck?
Rising Army 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 Rising Army cost?
Rising Army is listed on Steam at 11.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Rising Army?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Rising Army are Virtualord, The Virtual Conqueror, Cradle of the Dark Brood, Rogue Assault.
Who developed Rising Army?
Rising Army was developed by Arkbits.

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 Rising Army.

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