# Games like Dune: Imperium

> The closest matches to Dune: Imperium: Root, Clank!, Spirit Island, D&D Lords of Waterdeep, and Everdell. 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. [Root](https://imho.run/games/965580/root) — Shares deck building with Dune: Imperium. 3,117 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/965580/)
2. [Clank!](https://imho.run/games/1722870/clank) — Also Board Game and Tabletop, like Dune: Imperium. 366 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1722870/)
3. [Spirit Island](https://imho.run/games/1236720/spirit-island) — Also Grand Strategy and Board Game, like Dune: Imperium. 1,084 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1236720/)
4. [D&D Lords of Waterdeep](https://imho.run/games/644390/d-d-lords-of-waterdeep) — Shares intrigue cards and worker placement with Dune: Imperium. 1,301 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/644390/)
5. [Everdell](https://imho.run/games/1722840/everdell) — Shares worker placement and deck building with Dune: Imperium. 369 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1722840/)
6. [Wingspan](https://imho.run/games/1054490/wingspan) — A frequent pick in Dune: Imperium players' libraries, and another Indie. 6,321 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1054490/)
7. [Scythe: Digital Edition](https://imho.run/games/718560/scythe-digital-edition) — Shares combat resolution with Dune: Imperium. 2,189 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/718560/)
8. [Dominion](https://imho.run/games/1131620/dominion) — A frequent pick in Dune: Imperium players' libraries, and another Strategy. 1,597 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1131620/)
9. [Dune: Spice Wars](https://imho.run/games/1605220/dune-spice-wars) — Also Grand Strategy and Economy, like Dune: Imperium. 7,197 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1605220/)
10. [Nowhere Prophet](https://imho.run/games/681730/nowhere-prophet) — A frequent pick in Dune: Imperium players' libraries, and another RPG. 501 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/681730/)
11. [KARDS - The WW2 Card Game](https://imho.run/games/544810/kards-the-ww2-card-game) — Also Board Game and Deckbuilding, like Dune: Imperium. 10,259 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/544810/)
12. [Through the Ages](https://imho.run/games/758370/through-the-ages) — Also Board Game and Tabletop, like Dune: Imperium. 942 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/758370/)
13. [Ascension: Deckbuilding Game](https://imho.run/games/320430/ascension-deckbuilding-game) — Shares deck building with Dune: Imperium. 962 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/320430/)
14. [Concordia: Digital Edition](https://imho.run/games/1450330/concordia-digital-edition) — Also Board Game and Tabletop, like Dune: Imperium. 109 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1450330/)
15. [Nexus 5X](https://imho.run/games/1983990/nexus-5x) — Also Board Game and Tabletop, like Dune: Imperium. 717 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1983990/)
16. [Undaunted Normandy](https://imho.run/games/1853630/undaunted-normandy) — Shares deck building with Dune: Imperium. 89 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1853630/)
17. [Armello](https://imho.run/games/290340/armello) — Also Board Game and Tabletop, like Dune: Imperium. 5,464 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/290340/)
18. [Warhammer Underworlds - Shadespire Edition (Classic)](https://imho.run/games/1022310/warhammer-underworlds-shadespire-edition-classic) — A frequent pick in Dune: Imperium players' libraries, and another Casual. 655 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1022310/)
19. [StarVaders](https://imho.run/games/2097570/starvaders) — Shares deck building with Dune: Imperium. 2,110 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2097570/)
20. [Terraforming Mars](https://imho.run/games/800270/terraforming-mars) — Also Board Game and Tabletop, like Dune: Imperium. 3,440 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/800270/)
21. [Reiner Knizia Yellow & Yangtze](https://imho.run/games/965610/reiner-knizia-yellow-yangtze) — Also Grand Strategy and Board Game, like Dune: Imperium. 81 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/965610/)
22. [Hand of Fate 2](https://imho.run/games/456670/hand-of-fate-2) — Shares deck building with Dune: Imperium. 2,040 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/456670/)
23. [Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked](https://imho.run/games/3124340/demeo-x-dungeons-dragons-battlemarked) — Also Board Game and Tabletop, like Dune: Imperium. 666 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3124340/)
24. [ENDLESS™ Space - Definitive Edition](https://imho.run/games/208140/endless-space-definitive-edition) — Also Grand Strategy and Futuristic, like Dune: Imperium. 4,276 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/208140/)

## 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=1689500&n=20
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1689500
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1689500
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## About Dune: Imperium

Dune: Imperium is a challenging strategy simulation released in 2024 by Dire Wolf, adapting the acclaimed tabletop game to digital format. Players engage in asymmetric duel encounters, combining deck-building mechanics with worker placement elements across intrigue cards and tile-drafting systems. Combat resolution and expansion synergy provide layered strategic depth, while the session shape is designed for sit-down play. The game supports online cooperative multiplayer and runs verified on Steam Deck. Players describe it as atmospheric and contemplative, with reviewers highlighting the faithful adaptation of the tabletop experience, smooth online play, clean interface, and a surprising depth that remains accessible without overwhelming complexity. Currently it holds a 95% positive rating from 2127 Steam reviews at $14.94.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1689500
- **Developer:** Dire Wolf
- **Publisher:** Dire Wolf
- **Genres:** Strategy, Simulation
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Full controller support, Online PvP, PvP, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Mar 13, 2024
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows, mac

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1689500/dune-imperium)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1689500&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1689500/)
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