Games like Shadows of Forbidden Gods

92% positive from 1,046 reviewsReleased 202340% finish itSteam Deck Playable

What it is

A grand strategy game where you orchestrate the apocalypse through covert agents and manipulation. You secretly sow chaos and corruption to dismantle the forces of good.

What players liked

Players praise this complex, turn-based "play as the bad guys" game for its intricate interactions and adjustable difficulty.

The catch

The tutorial explains almost nothing and the interface hides what you need to know.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 92% positive, but with 1,046 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Shadows of Forbidden Gods

Dominions 6 - Rise of the Pantokrator

91% positive from 1,684 reviews2024Deck Playable

Turn-based 4X strategy where you play a god, expanding your dominion and fighting rivals to ascend. Features deep customization of divine powers and nation-specific units and magic.

What players likedLike Dwarf Fortress or Total War, players praise its unparalleled depth, strategic complexity, and vast replayability.

The catchNothing is explained in game, so learning it means digging through a 440 page manual.

Both are tagged God Game, Grand Strategy and Turn-Based Strategy.

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Fantasy Map Simulator

89% positive from 4,106 reviews2024Deck Playable

This is a fantasy world simulation game where players create and manage nations, observing their rise and fall over time. Its unique feature is a desktop wallpaper mode that displays ongoing historical events.

What players likedPlayers praise its creative freedom and customizability, comparing it to Age of Conflicts, Worldbox, and similar simulators.

The catchThe interface is confusing and clunky with no tutorial to explain how anything works.

Both are tagged God Game, Grand Strategy and Strategy.

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Tiny Civilization

93% positive from 2,163 reviews2022Deck Playable

Tiny Civilization is a casual match-3 resource management game with a historical theme. Players collect resources to develop their civilization, facing challenges and utilizing historical heroes.

What players likedPlayers praise its straightforward puzzle design, reminiscent of games that require trial-and-error to master.

The catchRuns hinge on which tiles the game happens to spawn, and people starve out anyway.

Both are tagged God Game, Grand Strategy and Strategy.

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Bio Inc. Redemption

87% positive from 3,138 reviews20183% finish itDeck Playable

Bio Inc. Redemption is a complex biomedical simulation game. Players choose to create diseases or cure them, offering strategic depth and a realistic medical feel.

What players likedIt's like *House M.D.* meets *Democracy 3*, praised for being fun, informative, and a good way to unwind.

The catchRuns hinge on random luck, with bio points too slow to counter the AI doctor.

Both are tagged Outbreak Sim, Strategy and Simulation.

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Infectonator 3: Apocalypse

84% positive from 1,331 reviews2018Deck Unsupported

This is a fast-paced simulation-strategy game about spreading a zombie virus. Players upgrade their virus and unlock creatures to destroy humanity before a cure is found.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a fun, light-hearted incremental rogue-lite reminiscent of Infectonator 2, focused on simple infection and progression.

The catchFun for the first hour, then it becomes repeating the same tactic on every map.

Both are tagged Outbreak Sim, Strategy and Simulation.

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Dominions 5 - Warriors of the Faith

94% positive from 2,170 reviews2017Deck Playable

Grand strategy game where you play a god, expanding your dominion and fighting pretenders to ascend. Features customizable god blessings and simultaneous unit movement in large-scale battles.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique depth and freedom to pursue diverse, often dark, world-altering strategies unlike other games.

The catchA poor interface, no tutorial and heavy micromanagement make it a guide-reading slog.

Both are tagged God Game, Turn-Based Strategy and Strategy.

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