In the same spirit
Games like Pharaoh: A New Era: what to play next?
18 games in the spirit of Pharaoh: A New Era (2023): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.
In the same spirit as Pharaoh: A New Era (18)
Sid Meier's Civilization III
Strategy by Westlake Interactive (2001)
★ 4
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization
Strategy by Aspyr Media (2008) · ≈ 1h
Metacritic 83★ 3.62
Egypt: Old Kingdom
Strategy by Clarus Victoria (2018)
★ 3.9
Anno 1602: Creation of a New World
Strategy by Max Design (1998) · ≈ 35h
★ 4.37
Anno 1800
Strategy by Blue Byte (2019) · ≈ 29h
Metacritic 81★ 4.22
Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom
Strategy by BreakAway Games (2002)
★ 4.24
Stronghold: Definitive Edition
Strategy by Firefly Studios (2023)
★ 3.91
Dawn of Man
Strategy by Madruga Works (2019) · ≈ 29h
Metacritic 74★ 3.42
Logiart Grimoire
Strategy by Jupiter Corporation (2024)
The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom
Strategy by Massive Entertainment (2010)
★ 3.5
Thrive
Strategy by Revolutionary Games (2010)
Aquarist
Strategy by FreeMind S.A. (2022)
Learning Factory
Strategy by Luden.io (2025)
Craftomation 101
Strategy by Luden.io (2026)
Fate of the World: Tipping Point
Strategy by Red Redemption (2011)
Predynastic Egypt
Strategy by Clarus Victoria (2016)
★ 3.95
Niche: A Genetics Survival Game
Strategy by Stray Fawn Studio (2017)
★ 3.77
Fly Corp
Strategy by KishMish Games (2021)
★ 3.73