Games like Neocolonialism
Below are 19 hand-picked alternatives to Neocolonialism for fans of strategy, indie, simulation, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in Neocolonialism also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, cheaper alternatives, free-to-play picks. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
Get personalized picks →About Neocolonialism: Buy votes, make free trade agreements, manipulate the IMF, extract wealth, ruin everything. The map is upside-down.
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Plague Inc: Evolved
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Reviewers of Neocolonialism cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Indie with Neocolonialism.
Plague Inc: Evolved is a unique mix of high strategy and terrifyingly realistic simulation. Your pathogen has just infected 'Patient Zero' - now you must bring about the end of human history by evolving a deadly, global Plague whilst adapting against everything humanity can do to defend itself.
Risk
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Reviewers of Neocolonialism cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Neocolonialism.
Draft! Attack! Fortify! Play the original game of strategy and world domination — now for your PC. Enjoy the classic look and fun of RISK in an exciting new interactive experience. Play two ways as you strategize over the map and set out to conquer the world.
Patrician III
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Reviewers of Neocolonialism cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Neocolonialism.
Become a fellow of the famous medieval Hanse trading association in the 13th century. Manage the politics, prestige and economic success in your city and the known parts of Europe!
Patrician IV
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Shares a contemplative mood with Neocolonialism.
Reviewers of Neocolonialism cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Neocolonialism.
You are a merchant in northern Europe in the late Middle Ages when the Hanseatic League was flourishing. Your goal is to rise to the most successful and influential member of the Hanse, ultimately being elected Elderman, leader of the trading league.
Shadowrun Returns
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Reviewers of Neocolonialism cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Indie with Neocolonialism.
The unique cyberpunk-meets-fantasy world of Shadowrun has gained a huge cult following since its creation nearly 25 years ago. Now, creator Jordan Weisman returns to the world of Shadowrun, modernizing this classic game setting as a single player, turn-based tactical RPG.
Railroad Tycoon 3
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Shares a contemplative mood with Neocolonialism.
Reviewers of Neocolonialism cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Neocolonialism.
Railroad Tycoon 3 features 25 scenarios challenging players to recreate magnificent feats of railroading history from around the world. Players can lay track (including tunnels and overpasses), pick from over 40 locomotives from early steams to modern bullets, choose to haul over 35 types of cargo in a dynamic economy, and participate in...
Shadowrun Chronicles - Boston Lockdown
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Reviewers of Neocolonialism cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Indie with Neocolonialism.
Lead your team of Runners to survive a corrupt megacorporation’s intrigue threatening thousands of lives in this new action-strategy game set in the most popular cyberpunk universe of all times – Shadowrun.
Railroad Tycoon II Platinum
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Reviewers of Neocolonialism cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Neocolonialism.
Includes Railroad Tycoon II and the expansion The Second Century It can take you from New York to South Africa. It can take you from the year 1804 to the year 2000. It can take you from penniless manual laborer to powerful multi-millionaire.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Neocolonialism at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
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Priced ~67% under Neocolonialism on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Neocolonialism.
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?
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
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Priced ~50% under Neocolonialism on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Neocolonialism.
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.
shapez
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Priced ~67% under Neocolonialism on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Neocolonialism.
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!
Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad
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Priced ~67% under Neocolonialism on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Neocolonialism.
"Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!
Bejeweled® 3
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Priced ~67% under Neocolonialism on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Neocolonialism.
The biggest, brightest Bejeweled ever! Discover all-new ways to play the world’s #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes that meet all your moods.
Bit Blaster XL
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Priced ~67% under Neocolonialism on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Neocolonialism.
Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!
Dictators:No Peace Countryballs
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Priced ~67% under Neocolonialism on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Neocolonialism.
Dictators : No Peace Countryballs is a war simulation and dictator game. This is a fun,simple and some say a funny countryballs game. If you like simulation games, you will love playing Dictators : No Peace. Play as a dictator of your favourite country and colonize the world.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Neocolonialism.
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.
Ultimate Custom Night
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Neocolonialism.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Frequently asked about Neocolonialism
- How much does Neocolonialism cost?
- Neocolonialism is listed on Steam at 2.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does Neocolonialism have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Neocolonialism supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
- Who developed Neocolonialism?
- Neocolonialism was developed by Subaltern Games, LLC.
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