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Games like Maximilian Spee

If Maximilian Spee is your kind of game, the closest matches are Clockwork Dawn, Admiral Yi: The Imjin War and The Emperor and State — 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 Maximilian Spee: A World War I strategy game where you command fleets, manage trade and logistics, and fight for dominance across 50 colonial ports.

2026StrategyIndieSimulationEarly Access39.99 USDWindowsby EUGENE LOPATIN
Maximilian Spee — Steam game cover

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Steam players who put hours into Maximilian Spee 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. Clockwork Dawn

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Maximilian Spee fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Maximilian Spee.

    A new dawn approaches with the advent of intricate mechanical designs that will transform the world into an era of steam and steel. Take control of a country in this alternate history steampunk timeline and either survive and prosper or be forgotten in the dust of ages past.

    2024StrategySimulationEarly Access14.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Admiral Yi: The Imjin War

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Maximilian Spee fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Maximilian Spee.

    Lead Admiral Yi Sun-sin in a large-scale real-time strategy game set during the Imjin War. Command fleets, capture cities, defeat invading armies, and save Joseon—or rewrite history through your own strategy.

    StrategySimulationSteam ↗
  3. The Emperor and State

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Maximilian Spee fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Maximilian Spee.

    The Emperor and State is a turn-based strategy game that simulates the rule of an ancient feudal monarch. It involves the administration, policy adjustment, diplomatic checks and balances, national wars, as well as the emperor's self-cultivation, the cultivation of successors and so on.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation9.74 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Terra Invicta

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Maximilian Spee fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Maximilian Spee.

    An alien invasion has fractured humanity into seven ideological factions each with a unique vision for the future. Lead your chosen faction to take control of Earth’s nations, expand across the Solar System, and battle enemy fleets in tactical combat.

    2026StrategySimulation39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Silent Shark

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Maximilian Spee fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Maximilian Spee.

    A tactical, map-based WWII submarine sim set in the Pacific Theater: Approach, intercept, strike unseen, withdraw into the deep. With realistic instruments, a Torpedo Data Computer (TDC), and including a full campaign with missions, patrol zones, radio intel, and more.

    2026StrategyIndieSimulation17.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts

    WHY THIS

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

    Design warships the way you want them, command fleets, win the naval arms race for your nation!

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation34.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Europa Universalis V

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Maximilian Spee fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Maximilian Spee.

    Use war, trade or diplomacy to satisfy your grandest ambitions and dominate five centuries of history in the newest version of Europa Universalis, Paradox Interactive's flagship historical grand strategy game.

    2025Strategy53.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Renaissance Kingdom Wars

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Maximilian Spee fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Maximilian Spee.

    The year is 1510. As wars rage across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, it is the age of gunpowder and mercenaries - that changed the course of history. You can do it as well, going from a leader of men to the ruler of an empire in this unique mix of RTS and grand strategy.

    2024ActionStrategyIndie19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Maximilian Spee on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Maximilian Spee.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~88% under Maximilian Spee on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Maximilian Spee.

    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 ↗
  3. Stardew Valley

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Maximilian Spee on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Maximilian Spee.

    You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?

    2016IndieSimulationRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Phasmophobia

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Maximilian Spee on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Early Access with Maximilian Spee.

    Phasmophobia is a 4 player online co-op psychological horror. Paranormal activity is on the rise and it’s up to you and your team to use all the ghost-hunting equipment at your disposal in order to gather as much evidence as you can.

    2020ActionIndieEarly Access19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Maximilian Spee on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Early Access with Maximilian Spee.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Bloons TD 6

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~65% under Maximilian Spee on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Maximilian Spee.

    The Bloons are back and better than ever! Get ready for a massive 3D tower defense game designed to give you hours and hours of the best strategy gaming available.

    2018Strategy13.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Schedule I

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Maximilian Spee on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Maximilian Spee.

    From small-time dope pusher to kingpin - manufacture and distribute a range of drugs throughout the grungy city of Hyland Point. Expand your empire with properties, businesses, employees and more.

    2025ActionStrategyIndie19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Hollow Knight

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Maximilian Spee on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Maximilian Spee.

    Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

    2017ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

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

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  2. Steam Engine Simulator

    WHY THIS

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

    The Steam Engine Simulator shown on AngeTheGreat's YouTube channel.

    2023SimulationFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Maximilian Spee.

    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. OnlyCans: Thirst Date

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Maximilian Spee.

    Feel The Fizz Inside You™ with the brand new Shize™ Collection!

    2021IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Landfall Archives

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  6. SuchArt: Creative Space

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Maximilian Spee.

    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 ↗
  7. Aircar

    WHY THIS

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

    A simple immersive flying game built for VR. Pilot an aircar through a futuristic cityscape.

    2019IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗
  8. The Riftbreaker: Prologue

    WHY THIS

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

    The Riftbreaker: Prologue allows you to experience the events taking place before the story campaign of the main game. Explore an entirely new world. Gather resources. Build up a base. Defend yourself from thousands of alien creatures.

    2020ActionStrategyIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Maximilian Spee

Does Maximilian Spee work on Steam Deck?
Maximilian Spee is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Maximilian Spee cost?
Maximilian Spee is listed on Steam at 39.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Maximilian Spee?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Maximilian Spee are Clockwork Dawn, Admiral Yi: The Imjin War, The Emperor and State.
Who developed Maximilian Spee?
Maximilian Spee was developed by EUGENE LOPATIN.

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 Maximilian Spee.

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