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Games like Ascendant Realms

If Ascendant Realms is your kind of game, the closest matches are Mercatoria, Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War and Panzer Corps 2 — 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 Ascendant Realms: In Ascendant Realms you lead a nation in a struggle for glory. Cozy setting meets tactical thinking from classic turn based strategies, but twists it with compact gameplay. Develop your city, research new technologies, fight other leaders - or just create your own story in the sandbox.

2025StrategyIndieCasualEarly Access3.99 USDWindows · Linuxby Soaring Pals
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Steam players who put hours into Ascendant Realms 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. Mercatoria

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Ascendant Realms fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Early Access with Ascendant Realms.

    Turn-based grand strategy in the Age of Discovery. Develop a transport network, industrialise your economy, colonise the New World, and compete with five rival powers. Inspired by Imperialism 2. Early Access — built by one developer in his spare time.

    2026StrategySimulationEarly Access14.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Ascendant Realms fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Ascendant Realms.

    Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War brings you to a world of terror and violence. Four factions will engage in a brutal war for dominance over the planet’s resources. In the first turn-based 4X strategy game set in Warhammer 40,000 you will lead one of four unique factions.

    2018Strategy39.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Panzer Corps 2

    WHY THIS

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

    Panzer Corps 2 is the ultimate Second World War strategy game! Enjoy the time-proven gameplay formula which has been appreciated by millions of players over the years, brought to a whole new level of refinement up to the latest technical standards.

    2020Strategy39.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Dominions 6 - Rise of the Pantokrator

    WHY THIS

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

    In Dominions 6 you take control of a powerful being that rules a nation and aspires to godhood. The type of Pretender Gods can vary from magically powerful arch mages to old dragons or an enormous tree. Dominions is a deep 4x turn based strategy game with a very large variety of spells and units.

    2024Strategy44.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. A Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAI

    WHY THIS

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

    Experience the dramatic conflict of samurai culture and modern weaponry between the Imperial throne and the last Shogunate in 19th century Japan.

    2012Strategy29.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Airships: Conquer the Skies

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Ascendant Realms fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ascendant Realms.

    Construct mighty steampunk airships and fly them into battle, waging war and conquering the skies!

    2018ActionStrategyIndie24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Scourge Of War - Remastered

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Ascendant Realms fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ascendant Realms.

    Welcome to Scourge of War, a real-time 3D computer game/simulation developed by NorbSoftDev, the company headed by renowned game designer Norb Timpko, designer of Mad Minute Games' acclaimed Take Command series. Scourge of War is the epitome of historical command simulations.

    2024ActionStrategyIndie18.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Sid Meier's Civilization VII

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Ascendant Realms fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Ascendant Realms.

    The award-winning strategy game franchise returns with a revolutionary new chapter. Sid Meier's Civilization® VII empowers you to build the greatest empire the world has ever known!

    2025StrategySimulation69.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Ascendant Realms on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Ascendant Realms.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Ascendant Realms on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Ascendant Realms.

    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. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Ascendant Realms on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Ascendant Realms.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Ascendant Realms on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Ascendant Realms.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Ascendant Realms on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Ascendant Realms.

    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 ↗
  6. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Ascendant Realms on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Ascendant Realms.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Ascendant Realms on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ascendant Realms.

    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 ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Ascendant Realms on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Ascendant Realms.

    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 and Indie with Ascendant Realms.

    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. SuchArt: Creative Space

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Ascendant Realms.

    Paint on any surfaces with numerous tools in Creative Space — a free sandbox version of SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator. Create masterpieces, complete commissions, and decorate your studio in the most advanced artist sim!

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. 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 ↗
  4. Outpath: First Journey

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Ascendant Realms.

    Outpath: First Journey is a prologue chapter of the main game, Outpath. An experimental clicker base building game. Craft, gather & manage resources, build your base and buy more islands to exploit and expand!

    2022IndieAdventureCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Die in the Dungeon: Origins

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ascendant Realms.

    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 ↗
  6. Jigsaw Puzzle Dreams

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Ascendant Realms.

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

    2021IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. The Last Sovereign

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ascendant Realms.

    Explore a world torn between armies of lust and purity in which everything is more complex than it seems, deciding the fate of nations through might, politics, and finance. Every decision matters in an intricate saga that tracks thousands of variables.

    2025StrategyIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Shape of Dreams: Prologue

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Ascendant Realms.

    《Shape of Dreams: Prologue》is a unique game that blends action roguelite with MOBA-style gameplay. Edit your character's Memories to create your own champion. Face all challenges alone or play with friends in up to 4-player co-op.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Ascendant Realms

How much does Ascendant Realms cost?
Ascendant Realms is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Ascendant Realms have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Ascendant Realms supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Online Co-op).
What games are most similar to Ascendant Realms?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Ascendant Realms are Mercatoria, Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War, Panzer Corps 2.
Who developed Ascendant Realms?
Ascendant Realms was developed by Soaring Pals.

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 Ascendant Realms.

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