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Games like Dungeons 3

If Dungeons 3 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Dungeons 2, War for the Overworld and Spacebase Startopia — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and comedic. 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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Dungeons 3 is a dungeon-building strategy and simulation game developed by Realmforge Studios and published by Kalypso Media, released in 2017 for $5.99. Players take on the role of a Dungeon Lord commanding three evil factions in a campaign that reviewers highlight as packed with replayable objectives. The game features dungeon layout customization, faction specialization, mana management, tech tree research, trap building, and unit revival mechanics. Players describe the experience as atmospheric and challenging with comedic elements, and highlight that dungeon building feels immersive and creative while the writing is sharp and memorable. The title is playable on Steam Deck and holds a 92% positive rating from 4938 Steam reviews.

About Dungeons 3: At last, the Dungeon Lord has successfully united the forces of evil and established his dark empire. Time for the next step in his most diabolical quest: expansion!

2017StrategySimulation5.99 USDDeck PlayableMetacritic 75Windows · macOS · Linuxby Realmforge Studios
Dungeons 3 — Steam game cover
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Campaign is packed with replayable objectivesCommand three evil factions at onceDungeon building feels immersive and creativeAtmosphericChallengingComedic

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Steam players who put hours into Dungeons 3 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. Dungeons 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a comedic mood with Dungeons 3.

    Top pick for Dungeons 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Dungeons 3.

    The Dungeon Lord is back – and this time he’s serious! In Dungeons 2, fulfil the Dungeon Lord’s insatiable quest for vengeance by recruiting fearsome new monsters from all corners of the underworld in order to undertake his evil bidding.

    2015StrategySimulationRPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. War for the Overworld

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Dungeons 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Dungeons 3.

    War for the Overworld is an unholy union of Dungeon Management and Strategy that rewards all those villainous thoughts you’ve been having. Craft your own perilous dungeon and defend it against pesky heroes who keep exploring it and taking your stuff.

    2015StrategyIndieSimulation29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Spacebase Startopia

    WHY THIS

    Shares a comedic mood with Dungeons 3.

    Third-strongest match for Dungeons 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Dungeons 3.

    Spacebase Startopia captivates with its original mixture of economic simulation and empire building strategy paired with classic RTS skirmishes and a good dose of humor.

    2021StrategySimulation39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Evil Genius

    WHY THIS

    Shares a comedic mood with Dungeons 3.

    Ranked #4 for Dungeons 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Dungeons 3.

    Everybody wants to rule the world! Achieve global power with EVIL GENIUS, the one and only complete world domination simulator. All the everyday tasks of the deliciously wicked mastermind are available to experience and master from building your ultra-secret base to developing spectacular super-weapons to carry out your nefarious master...

    2009Strategy9.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Little Imps: A Dungeon Builder

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Dungeons 3.

    Ranked #5 for Dungeons 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Dungeons 3.

    Establish yourself as a feared ruler of the underworld! Create your own dungeon, conquer cities, subjugate menacing creatures and make them to your bidding. Start excavating your lair now in "Little Imps: A Dungeon Builder"!

    2022StrategySimulationCasualSteam ↗
  6. Northgard: Definitive Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Dungeons 3.

    Ranked #6 for Dungeons 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Dungeons 3.

    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!

    2018StrategyIndieAdventure34.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. MachiaVillain

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Dungeons 3.

    Ranked #7 for Dungeons 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Dungeons 3.

    Machiavillain is an evil mansion management and strategy game, inspired by Dungeon Keeper, Prison Architect and all the horror movie clichés! Build your own manor, raise your monsters, set up your traps, and exterminate your victims. But to gain reputation you'll have to slay by the horror movie rules!

    2018StrategyIndieSimulation19.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Driftland: The Magic Revival

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Dungeons 3.

    Ranked #8 for Dungeons 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Dungeons 3.

    After a devastating war between ancient mages, a powerful spell is all that holds together the shattered planet of Driftland. Take on the role of a powerful mage capable of moving and connecting floating lands, develop a mighty empire, and restore Driftland to its former glory!

    2019StrategyIndieSimulation3.99 USDSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Dungeons 3

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Overlord II

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Dungeons 3 cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    Overlord II, sequel to the critically acclaimed cult hit, sees the return of the chaotic Minions and their new Dark Master. Bigger, badder and more beautifully destructive, Overlord 2 has a Glorious Empire to smash, a massive Netherworld to revive, Minion mounts to mobilize, a trio of mistresses to woo, War Machines to crush opposition...

    2009RPG1.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Dungeons 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a comedic mood with Dungeons 3.

    Reviewers of Dungeons 3 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Dungeons 3.

    The Dungeon Lord is back – and this time he’s serious! In Dungeons 2, fulfil the Dungeon Lord’s insatiable quest for vengeance by recruiting fearsome new monsters from all corners of the underworld in order to undertake his evil bidding.

    2015StrategySimulationRPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Dungeon Keeper™ 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a comedic mood with Dungeons 3.

    Reviewers of Dungeons 3 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Dungeons 3.

    Bad guys have all the fun. Discover your dark side as you build an evil underground kingdom and defend it against the forces of good.

    2024ActionStrategy0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Dungeons 3 at current Steam store prices.

  1. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Dungeons 3 on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Dungeons 3.

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

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Dungeons 3 on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Dungeons 3.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Dungeons 3 on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Dungeons 3.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Nodebuster

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Dungeons 3 on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Dungeons 3.

    Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Dungeons 3 on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Dungeons 3.

    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!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Tower Wizard

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Dungeons 3 on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Dungeons 3.

    Help a wizard build and upgrade a wizard tower in this incremental game! Use the tower to study magic, summon spirits, create buildings, and influence the world.

    2025StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Digseum

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Dungeons 3 on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Dungeons 3.

    Digseum is a short incremental journey about digging up ancient relics and building the greatest museum ever!

    2024SimulationCasual2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Dungeons 3 on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Dungeons 3.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 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.

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  2. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Dungeons 3.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Dungeons 3.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Dungeons 3.

    ‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

More from Realmforge Studios

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

  1. Tropico 6

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Dungeons 3.

    Another title from Realmforge Studios, the studio behind Dungeons 3. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Dungeons 3.

    El Presidente is back! Prove yourself once again as a feared dictator or peace-loving statesman on the island state of Tropico and shape the fate of your very own banana republic through four distinctive eras.

    2019StrategySimulation39.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Dungeons 4

    WHY THIS

    Shares a funny mood with Dungeons 3.

    Another title from Realmforge Studios, the studio behind Dungeons 3. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Dungeons 3.

    The Absolute Evil and its trusted *cough* servant, the Dark Elf Thalya, return in Dungeons 4 after the events of its fabulous predecessor to bring about their triumph over the forces of good once more.

    2023StrategySimulation29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Dungeons 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a comedic mood with Dungeons 3.

    Another title from Realmforge Studios, the studio behind Dungeons 3. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Dungeons 3.

    The Dungeon Lord is back – and this time he’s serious! In Dungeons 2, fulfil the Dungeon Lord’s insatiable quest for vengeance by recruiting fearsome new monsters from all corners of the underworld in order to undertake his evil bidding.

    2015StrategySimulationRPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. DARK

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Dungeons 3.

    Another title from Realmforge Studios, the studio behind Dungeons 3.

    DARK is a unique stealth-action game with RPG elements in which you take on the role of the ultimate hunter: a vampire. Ambush your enemies from the shadows, roam the darkness and use powerful vampire skills to dispatch your opponents.

    2013ActionRPG9.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Dungeons

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Realmforge Studios, the studio behind Dungeons 3. Shares Strategy with Dungeons 3.

    Assume the role of a mighty (and mighty evil) Dungeon Lord and create your own diabolical demesnes underground. 10 different classes of heroes dare to enter your dungeon where 15 different monsters lurk in the dark.

    2011StrategyRPG9.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Spacebase Startopia

    WHY THIS

    Shares a comedic mood with Dungeons 3.

    Another title from Realmforge Studios, the studio behind Dungeons 3. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Dungeons 3.

    Spacebase Startopia captivates with its original mixture of economic simulation and empire building strategy paired with classic RTS skirmishes and a good dose of humor.

    2021StrategySimulation39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Dungeons - The Dark Lord

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Dungeons 3.

    Another title from Realmforge Studios, the studio behind Dungeons 3. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Dungeons 3.

    Dungeons: The Dark Lord is the sequel to Dungeons, the game where the more evil you are, the better! There are a slew of exciting new features, including four-player multiplayer in four modes!

    2011StrategySimulationRPG9.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Ceville

    WHY THIS

    Shares a comedic mood with Dungeons 3.

    Another title from Realmforge Studios, the studio behind Dungeons 3. Shares Strategy with Dungeons 3.

    The mean cruel cold blooded tyrant Ceville ruthlessly rules the beautiful kingdom of Faeryanis. Or rather, he used to rule the beautiful kingdom of Faeryanis, until the brave people revolted against his regime and drove him out of the palace.

    2009ActionStrategyAdventure3.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Dungeons 3

Does Dungeons 3 run on Steam Deck?
Dungeons 3 is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Dungeons 3 cost?
Dungeons 3 is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Dungeons 3 have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Dungeons 3 supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op).
What games are most similar to Dungeons 3?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Dungeons 3 are Dungeons 2, War for the Overworld, Spacebase Startopia.
Who developed Dungeons 3?
Dungeons 3 was developed by Realmforge Studios and published by Kalypso Media.

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