# Games like Cataclismo

> The closest matches to Cataclismo: Diplomacy is Not an Option, Manor Lords, Farthest Frontier, Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic, and Against the Storm. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Diplomacy is Not an Option](https://imho.run/games/1272320/diplomacy-is-not-an-option) — Shares resource management with Cataclismo. 4,634 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1272320/)
2. [Manor Lords](https://imho.run/games/1363080/manor-lords) — Also Grand Strategy and Base-Building, like Cataclismo. 38,294 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1363080/)
3. [Farthest Frontier](https://imho.run/games/1044720/farthest-frontier) — Also 4X and Base-Building, like Cataclismo. 10,450 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1044720/)
4. [Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic](https://imho.run/games/784150/workers-resources-soviet-republic) — Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Cataclismo. 8,217 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/784150/)
5. [Against the Storm](https://imho.run/games/1336490/against-the-storm) — Also Base-Building and City Builder, like Cataclismo. 18,297 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1336490/)
6. [Corsair Cove](https://imho.run/games/1368140/corsair-cove) — Also Grand Strategy and City Builder, like Cataclismo. 3,443 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1368140/)
7. [Norland](https://imho.run/games/1857090/norland) — A frequent pick in Cataclismo players' libraries, and another RPG. 2,698 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1857090/)
8. [Whiskerwood](https://imho.run/games/2489330/whiskerwood) — A frequent pick in Cataclismo players' libraries, and another Strategy. 1,359 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2489330/)
9. [Empires of the Undergrowth](https://imho.run/games/463530/empires-of-the-undergrowth) — Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Cataclismo. 10,237 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/463530/)
10. [Stronghold: Definitive Edition](https://imho.run/games/2140020/stronghold-definitive-edition) — Also Base-Building and City Builder, like Cataclismo. 3,039 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2140020/)
11. [They Are Billions](https://imho.run/games/644930/they-are-billions) — Also Base-Building and City Builder, like Cataclismo. 18,746 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/644930/)
12. [Nova Roma](https://imho.run/games/2426530/nova-roma) — Shares resource management with Cataclismo. 1,085 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2426530/)
13. [Dwarf Fortress](https://imho.run/games/975370/dwarf-fortress) — A frequent pick in Cataclismo players' libraries, and another Indie. 23,734 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/975370/)
14. [Going Medieval](https://imho.run/games/1029780/going-medieval) — Also City Builder, like Cataclismo. 8,390 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1029780/)
15. [Old World](https://imho.run/games/597180/old-world) — Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Cataclismo. 3,708 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/597180/)
16. [Northgard: Definitive Edition](https://imho.run/games/466560/northgard-definitive-edition) — Shares resource management with Cataclismo. 23,056 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/466560/)
17. [Last Train Home](https://imho.run/games/1469610/last-train-home) — Also Base-Building and RTS, like Cataclismo. 2,194 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1469610/)
18. [Terra Invicta](https://imho.run/games/1176470/terra-invicta) — A frequent pick in Cataclismo players' libraries, and another Simulation. 6,142 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1176470/)
19. [ENDLESS Legend™ 2](https://imho.run/games/3407390/endless-legend-2) — Shares resource management with Cataclismo. 4,263 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3407390/)
20. [Pioneers of Pagonia](https://imho.run/games/2155180/pioneers-of-pagonia) — Also Base-Building and City Builder, like Cataclismo. 1,341 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2155180/)
21. [Nebuchadnezzar](https://imho.run/games/1157220/nebuchadnezzar) — Also City Builder and RTS, like Cataclismo. 740 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1157220/)
22. [Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles](https://imho.run/games/290100/bulwark-falconeer-chronicles) — Shares resource management with Cataclismo. 1,074 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/290100/)
23. [RimWorld](https://imho.run/games/294100/rimworld) — Also Base-Building and City Builder, like Cataclismo. 116,236 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/294100/)
24. [Songs of Syx](https://imho.run/games/1162750/songs-of-syx) — A frequent pick in Cataclismo players' libraries, and another Casual. 5,648 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1162750/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1422440&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1422440&n=20&coop=true
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1422440
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1422440
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Cataclismo

Cataclismo is a strategy and simulation game from Digital Sun, published by Hooded Horse. Players construct fortifications using a modular block system with physics-based building mechanics, creating custom blueprints to defend against waves of enemies. The game features experience-based unit upgrades, resource management, and a rewind mechanic that requires players to commit to strategic decisions. Reviewers highlight the deep blueprint system, noting that modular blocks enable creative freedom while physics-based building feels tactile and rewarding. Players describe the experience as atmospheric and immersive, with sandbox freedom balanced against strategic depth. The game holds an 89% positive rating from 2,177 Steam reviews and is playable on Steam Deck, priced at $29.99.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1422440
- **Developer:** Digital Sun
- **Publisher:** Hooded Horse
- **Genres:** Strategy, Simulation
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Workshop, Family Sharing, Subtitle Options, Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, Mouse Only Option, Adjustable Difficulty, Save Anytime
- **Released:** Mar 20, 2025
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 82
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1422440/cataclismo)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1422440&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1422440/)
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