Rank 01Why this
Also Base-Building and City Builder, like Northgard: Definitive Edition.
- $34.99 (Price checked Nov 10)
- Deck Playable
- 2019
The closest matches to Northgard: Definitive Edition: Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, Anno 1800, RimWorld, Against the Storm, and Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
Rank 01Why this
Also Base-Building and City Builder, like Northgard: Definitive Edition.
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Why this: Shares resource management with Northgard: Definitive Edition.

Why this: Also 4X and City Builder, like Northgard: Definitive Edition.

Why this: Also RTS and War, like Northgard: Definitive Edition.

Why this: Also 4X and Base-Building, like Northgard: Definitive Edition.

Why this: Also Colony Sim and City Builder, like Northgard: Definitive Edition.
Also Base-Building and City Builder, like Northgard: Definitive Edition.
Also Colony Sim and Base-Building, like Northgard: Definitive Edition.
Shares resource management with Northgard: Definitive Edition.
Also 4X and City Builder, like Northgard: Definitive Edition.
Also 4X and Base-Building, like Northgard: Definitive Edition.
Shares tech tree and resource management with Northgard: Definitive Edition.
Also Base-Building and RTS, like Northgard: Definitive Edition.

Players highlight
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Why this: Also City Builder and Building, like Northgard: Definitive Edition.

Why this: Shares resource management with Northgard: Definitive Edition.

Why this: Also Base-Building and City Builder, like Northgard: Definitive Edition.

Why this: Same challenging mood as Northgard: Definitive Edition.


Why this: Also Base-Building and RTS, like Northgard: Definitive Edition.
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Northgard: Definitive Edition at current Steam store prices.

Why this: Shares resource management with Northgard: Definitive Edition.

Why this: Also Colony Sim and Base-Building, like Northgard: Definitive Edition.


Why this: Shares tech tree and resource management with Northgard: Definitive Edition.



Why this: Also Base-Building and RTS, like Northgard: Definitive Edition.

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Why this: Also Base-Building and City Builder, like Northgard: Definitive Edition.

Why this: Also War and Tactical, like Northgard: Definitive Edition.

Why this: Also RTS and War, like Northgard: Definitive Edition.

Why this: Also Base-Building and RTS, like Northgard: Definitive Edition.


Why this: Same cozy mood as Northgard: Definitive Edition.

Why this: Also RTS and Building, like Northgard: Definitive Edition.

Other recommendable Steam games by Shiro Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

Why this: Same challenging mood as Northgard: Definitive Edition.

Why this: Shares resource management with Northgard: Definitive Edition.






The closest matches to Northgard: Definitive Edition: Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, Anno 1800, RimWorld, Against the Storm, and Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Northgard: Definitive Edition is your kind of game, the closest matches are Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, Anno 1800 and RimWorld — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, competitive and cozy, and single out its building construction and clan faction variety. 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.
Northgard: Definitive Edition is a real-time strategy game developed by Shiro Games, released in 2018 and inspired by Norse mythology. Players select from multiple clans, each with distinct abilities that shape how settlements are built, resources are managed, and territories are controlled across procedurally generated maps. The game features competitive multiplayer and cooperative conquest modes alongside substantial single-player content. Reviewers and players highlight how clan selection meaningfully alters strategic approaches, and the cooperative multiplayer receives consistent praise for its quality, while the gameplay remains accessible without demanding constant micro-management. The Viking setting provides a distinctive thematic backdrop for base-building and territorial expansion. The game is priced at $34.99, holds an 84% positive rating from over 23,000 Steam reviews, and is playable on Steam Deck.
About Northgard: Definitive Edition: Northgard: Definitive Edition is a critically acclaimed real-time strategy game based on Norse mythology. Lead your clan, uncover the secrets of a mysterious newfound continent and defeat your enemies to conquer the Throne!
Recent reviews are much worse
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“This game was spectacular in its original release, and my friend and I spent many hours enjoying it. Unfortunately the game is now in a state where for casual players it is just not fun. The AI manufactures armies at ridiculous tempo even…”
“Only played the Singleplayer/Coop-Gamemodes and they have become so ridiculous that it just doesnt make sense or fun. For example, the AI cant use their troops, which leads to them just having 14 villagers standing around in their base…”
People who play it also play: Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, Anno 1800, RimWorld
Northgard: Definitive Edition is also on Google Play and App Store. What the store pages declare:
Northgard: Definitive Edition is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
Northgard: Definitive Edition is listed on Steam at 34.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Yes — Northgard: Definitive Edition supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Online Co-op).
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Northgard: Definitive Edition are Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, Anno 1800, RimWorld.
Northgard: Definitive Edition was developed by Shiro Games.