Rank 01Games like Basement
- 16 games
- Updated Oct 2, 2026
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Rank 03Why this
A frequent pick in Basement players' libraries, and another Simulation.
- $29.99
- Deck Playable
- 2025
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Prison Architect
Why this: Also Base-Building, like Basement.
Rank 05 
Oxygen Not Included
Why this: A frequent pick in Basement players' libraries, and another Indie.
Rank 06 
Sheltered
Why this: A frequent pick in Basement players' libraries, and another RPG.
Rank 07 
Drug Lord Tycoon
Why this: Also Crime and Base-Building, like Basement.
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Farthest Frontier
Why this: Also Base-Building and RTS, like Basement.
- Released: 2019
- Developer: Halfbus
- Price: $19.99
- 76% of 1,209 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie, Simulation
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Soundtrack enhances atmosphere
- Atmospheric
- Immersive
- Personnel management
- Production chain
- Resource management
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Basement at current Steam store prices.
Evil Genius
Why this: Also Base-Building and RTS, like Basement.
Stronghold HD (2012)
Why this: Shares resource management with Basement.
Majesty 2
Why this: Another Strategy close to Basement.
Deep Among the Swarm
Why this: Shares resource management with Basement.
Final Outpost: Definitive Edition
Why this: Shares resource management with Basement.
Rogue AI Simulator
Why this: Also Base-Building, like Basement.
Reshaping Mars
Why this: Also Base-Building and RTS, like Basement.
Grim Nights
Why this: Another Indie close to Basement.
About Basement
If Basement is your kind of game, the closest matches are Cartel Tycoon, Schedule I and Cataclismo — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric and immersive, and single out its personnel management and production chain. 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.
Basement is a strategy and simulation game released in 2019 by solo developer Halfbus, priced at $19.99. Set in a top-down environment, it tasks players with building and managing a drug empire, incorporating personnel management, production chain logistics, resource allocation, and turf warfare mechanics. The game unfolds as a story-driven experience where illegal operations fund the development of a dream project. Reviewers note the title as hard with a medium time commitment, suited for sit-down sessions in solo play. Players describe the atmosphere as immersive, with the soundtrack frequently highlighted as a key element that enhances the overall mood. Basement holds a 76% positive rating from over 1,200 Steam reviews and is not supported on Steam Deck.
About Basement: Basement is a strategy game, where you start doing illegal business to fund the development of your dream video game. It won't be easy, so get ready to deal with other gangs, cops, crazy junkies, mysterious investor and even ghosts from the past.
Is Basement worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 76% of 1,209 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price when we last checked (May 2026): $19.99. Check Steam for today's price.
- People who recommend it had played a median of 18 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 6 h before their negative review.
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Soundtrack enhances atmosphere
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“It's an ok game. Not worth $20, they haven't released a major update since 2019 and haven't posted anything since then really either. It's a game that will not receive updates and will not develop any further. If you get it for $5 it's an…”
“The game went through so many phases, and I always liked the basic gameplay loop, but the final iteration is just irritating. The levels are so tedious and demand a very narrow style of play. Not to mention the characters are at best…”
People who play it also play: Cartel Tycoon, Schedule I, Cataclismo
Frequently asked about Basement
Can I run it?
Does Basement work on Steam Deck?
Basement is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Basement cost?
Basement is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Basement?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Basement are Cartel Tycoon, Schedule I, Cataclismo.
Who developed Basement?
Basement was developed by Halfbus.