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Games like PRINCIPIA: Master of Science

If PRINCIPIA: Master of Science is your kind of game, the closest matches are Arms Race 2, Just Power: The Papal States and Clockwork Dawn — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and contemplative. 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 PRINCIPIA: Master of Science: Principia: Master of Science is a simulation game with the theme of European science in 17th century. Choose one of 12 real scientists from the era of Isaac Newton and proceed with your research. It is a time when even the term "Science" did not exist. Who can be the master of science?

2016IndieSimulationEarly Access9.99 USDWindows · macOSby tomeapp
PRINCIPIA: Master of Science — Steam game cover
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Balance rivalry and collaboration with peersDiscover theories that act as trapsExplore 17th century european academiesAtmosphericChallengingContemplative

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Steam players who put hours into PRINCIPIA: Master of Science 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. Arms Race 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with PRINCIPIA: Master of Science.

    Top pick for PRINCIPIA: Master of Science fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with PRINCIPIA: Master of Science.

    Arms Race 2 is a PC strategy game based on the historical conflict between the USA and the USSR that took place in the 20th century.

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation19.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Just Power: The Papal States

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for PRINCIPIA: Master of Science fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with PRINCIPIA: Master of Science.

    Are you ready to found a dynasty which controls the Holy See over the centuries? Climb the hierarchies, hire your relatives, blackmail and bribe to get everything you want in this turn-based political simulator.

    2022StrategySimulation4.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Clockwork Dawn

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for PRINCIPIA: Master of Science fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Early Access with PRINCIPIA: Master of Science.

    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 ↗
  4. Dare To Spread

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for PRINCIPIA: Master of Science fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with PRINCIPIA: Master of Science.

    Dare To Spread; It is a turn-based strategy game in which we shape the course of the war by making important choices. In this strategy game you control rebel armies. We occupy enemy countries with our armies. We do illegal work to finance the army.

    2023StrategySimulationCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. As We Unite

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for PRINCIPIA: Master of Science fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with PRINCIPIA: Master of Science.

    As We Unite is a political strategy simulation game where you play as a high-ranking Consul of a secretive cult aiming to unite the world before an impending global calamity. Instead of controlling a country, you manage agents across different nations, each run has a crisis you have to resolve!

    2026StrategyIndieSimulationSteam ↗
  6. Joe Biden Vs. Jeo Boden - Escape From MAGA Chapter 2

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for PRINCIPIA: Master of Science fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with PRINCIPIA: Master of Science.

    Joe Biden is back as the one term president hoping to become the two time president. November 2024 is only months away but the world is getting more ridiculing by the day. Choose your decisions wisely and help Mister 46 survive his next 3 weeks in office. You must help Joe Escape From MAGA, again.

    2024StrategyIndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Beat the Fed

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for PRINCIPIA: Master of Science fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with PRINCIPIA: Master of Science.

    Run the Federal Reserve in this macroeconomics time-traveling simulation game. Apply monetary and fiscal policies and monitor and assess the impact on unemployment, inflation, and other key economic metrics. Can you Beat the Fed?

    2024Simulation7.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Sagger

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with PRINCIPIA: Master of Science.

    Ranked #8 for PRINCIPIA: Master of Science fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with PRINCIPIA: Master of Science.

    This is a BETA VERSION of the Sagger game - historical simulator that will give you control over all Israel resources to face the Yom Kippur War. With the help of your advisor and knowledge, you will acquire, make the crucial decisions that will lead the state of Israel to Victory or Defeat.

    2022StrategySimulation19.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below PRINCIPIA: Master of Science at current Steam store prices.

  1. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under PRINCIPIA: Master of Science on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with PRINCIPIA: Master of Science.

    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 ↗
  2. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under PRINCIPIA: Master of Science on Steam right now. Shares Indie with PRINCIPIA: Master of Science.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under PRINCIPIA: Master of Science on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with PRINCIPIA: Master of Science.

    An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. WEBFISHING

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under PRINCIPIA: Master of Science on Steam right now. Shares Indie with PRINCIPIA: Master of Science.

    WEBFISHING a multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game! Relax and fish (on the web!)

    2024IndieMassively MultiplayerCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~90% under PRINCIPIA: Master of Science on Steam right now. Shares Indie with PRINCIPIA: Master of Science.

    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 ↗
  6. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under PRINCIPIA: Master of Science on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with PRINCIPIA: Master of Science.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Brotato

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under PRINCIPIA: Master of Science on Steam right now. Shares Indie with PRINCIPIA: Master of Science.

    Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.

    2023ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under PRINCIPIA: Master of Science on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with PRINCIPIA: Master of Science.

    Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.

    2023ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Virtual Cottage

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with PRINCIPIA: Master of Science.

    Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.

    2020IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Steam Engine Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with PRINCIPIA: Master of Science.

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

    2023SimulationFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. We Become What We Behold [Fan-Made Port]

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with PRINCIPIA: Master of Science.

    a game about news cycles, vicious cycles, infinite cycles

    2019IndieCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. DORONKO WANKO

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with PRINCIPIA: Master of Science.

    『DORONKO WANKO』 is a DORONKO Action Game. In this game, You can become a cute, innocent Pomeranian, make your master's home messy and dirty. "Will the master be angry with me?" Don't worry. Because you are a sweet doggie.

    2024ActionSimulationFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Landfall Archives

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with PRINCIPIA: Master of Science.

    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 PRINCIPIA: Master of Science.

    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. The Children of Clay

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with PRINCIPIA: Master of Science.

    The Children of Clay is a short stop motion archeology horror game, where you have to study an ancient artefact and discover its dark secret.

    2025IndieAdventureSimulationFreeSteam ↗
  8. Samorost 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with PRINCIPIA: Master of Science.

    Explore the beginnings of the Samorost series in the space gnome’s original bite-sized adventure, formerly released in 2003. Now with remastered sounds, enhanced graphics, and new music by Floex.

    2021IndieAdventureCasualFreeSteam ↗

Frequently asked about PRINCIPIA: Master of Science

How much does PRINCIPIA: Master of Science cost?
PRINCIPIA: Master of Science is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to PRINCIPIA: Master of Science?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside PRINCIPIA: Master of Science are Arms Race 2, Just Power: The Papal States, Clockwork Dawn.
Who developed PRINCIPIA: Master of Science?
PRINCIPIA: Master of Science was developed by tomeapp and published by PLAYISM.

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