# Games like Reus

> The closest matches to Reus: Reus 2, From Dust, Banished, Deisim, and The Universim. 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. [Reus 2](https://imho.run/games/1875060/reus-2) — Shares resource management with Reus. 1,425 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1875060/)
2. [From Dust](https://imho.run/games/33460/from-dust) — Also God Game, like Reus. 1,980 Steam reviews, 62% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/33460/)
3. [Banished](https://imho.run/games/242920/banished) — A frequent pick in Reus players' libraries, and another Strategy. 25,649 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/242920/)
4. [Deisim](https://imho.run/games/525680/deisim) — Shares resource management with Reus. 590 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/525680/)
5. [The Universim](https://imho.run/games/352720/the-universim) — Also God Game, like Reus. 5,082 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/352720/)
6. [Foundation](https://imho.run/games/690830/foundation) — Same whimsical mood as Reus. 10,915 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/690830/)
7. [Rise to Ruins](https://imho.run/games/328080/rise-to-ruins) — Also God Game, like Reus. 5,092 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/328080/)
8. [Planetary Life](https://imho.run/games/2471970/planetary-life) — Also God Game and Nature, like Reus. 435 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2471970/)
9. [Terra Firma 2](https://imho.run/games/3422270/terra-firma-2) — Also God Game and Nature, like Reus. 97 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3422270/)
10. [Dwarf Fortress](https://imho.run/games/975370/dwarf-fortress) — Same atmospheric mood as Reus. 23,734 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/975370/)
11. [Against the Storm](https://imho.run/games/1336490/against-the-storm) — Shares resource management with Reus. 18,297 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1336490/)
12. [Solar 2](https://imho.run/games/97000/solar-2) — A frequent pick in Reus players' libraries, and another Action. 1,141 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/97000/)
13. [Godhood](https://imho.run/games/917150/godhood) — A frequent pick in Reus players' libraries, and another RPG. 714 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/917150/)
14. [Reprisal Universe](https://imho.run/games/319560/reprisal-universe) — Also God Game, like Reus. 216 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/319560/)
15. [Ecosystem](https://imho.run/games/1133120/ecosystem) — Shares resource management with Reus. 472 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1133120/)
16. [Terra Nil](https://imho.run/games/1593030/terra-nil) — Also Nature, like Reus. 4,724 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1593030/)
17. [MachiaVillain](https://imho.run/games/555510/machiavillain) — Shares resource management with Reus. 348 Steam reviews, 51% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/555510/)
18. [Fata Deum - The God Sim](https://imho.run/games/1330360/fata-deum-the-god-sim) — Also God Game, like Reus. 200 Steam reviews, 60% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1330360/)
19. [Crest - an indirect god sim](https://imho.run/games/341710/crest-an-indirect-god-sim) — Also God Game and Nature, like Reus. 267 Steam reviews, 60% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/341710/)
20. [Oxygen Not Included](https://imho.run/games/457140/oxygen-not-included) — A frequent pick in Reus players' libraries, and another Indie. 48,352 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/457140/)
21. [Mountain](https://imho.run/games/313340/mountain) — Also God Game and Nature, like Reus. 4,893 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/313340/)
22. [Let's Build a Zoo](https://imho.run/games/1547890/let-s-build-a-zoo) — Same whimsical mood as Reus. 2,138 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1547890/)
23. [Gnomoria](https://imho.run/games/224500/gnomoria) — Same whimsical mood as Reus. 2,111 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/224500/)
24. [SPORE™](https://imho.run/games/17390/spore) — Also God Game, like Reus. 37,494 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/17390/)

## 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=222730&n=20
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=222730
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/222730
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Reus

Reus is a 2013 strategy and indie simulation game in which players assume a god-like role, wielding four distinct natural forces to sculpt ecosystems, generate terrain, and cultivate resources across an uninhabited world. The core gameplay loop centers on resource management and village goal timing, as settlements spontaneously emerge and develop based on the environment players create. Reviewers highlight the elegant puzzle logic embedded in gameplay that requires balancing resource creation with human needs, while guiding settlements without direct control. Players describe the experience as atmospheric, contemplative, and challenging, with procedural progression ensuring replayability through varied combinations. The game holds a 78% positive rating from over 2,400 Steam reviews and is verified playable on Steam Deck, available for $9.99.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 222730
- **Developer:** Abbey Games
- **Publisher:** Abbey Games
- **Genres:** Strategy, Indie, Simulation
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing
- **Released:** May 16, 2013
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 75
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/222730/reus)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=222730&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/222730/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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