The release ofThey Are Billionshas brought significant interest toward the real-time strategy RPG genre, which saw a risein quality titles in recent times. With the success of the game apparent, fans have taken to searching for alternate options once their playthroughs have ended.
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While a game with the exact experience may not be out there, there are options that are very much similar. The differences present actually make the games stand out better since they offer the fun in the same vein asThey Are Billionsbut also have enough quality content to be their own thing.
Updated August 05, 2025 by Russ Boswell:They Are Billionswas a boon for the RTS genre, giving strategy-loving gamers access to an in-depth title that mixes building and survival mechanics similar to some of the best and most beloved releases in the industry. Those that enjoyedThey Are Billionsand its zombie-infused RTS gameplay will definitely enjoy some of the other titles on this list. To shine a better light on some of thebest games like They Are Billions, the following article has been updated and includes even more entries.
13Factorio
Players that are looking for a real-time strategy game to pass the time but don’t necessarily want to be responsible for the success (or downfall) of a large group of biomass can instead turn to the wonderful world of automation. Factorio is a game that has players building a “factory empire” from the ground up, to produce a wide array of goodies.
With a unique open-world structure and some interesting machinery, Factorio quickly becomes an addiction title that is far more complex than it appears from the outside. Players that want to be truly successful will have to be creative with their factory design in order to produce the most goods while simultaneously avoiding some angry creatures that don’t seem to like automated factories too much.
12Dysmantle
Not all post-apocalyptic stories are grim tales of death and destruction. Dysmantle is a great example of this strange phenomenon, which turns the apocalyptic survival motif into something colorful and upbeat. Rather than looking through dilapidated buildings filled with terrifying creatures to get one last scrap of food, players will focus instead on rebuilding.
There are zombies to slay, although they’re much more lackadaisical and comical than their traditional counterparts. Dysmantle rewards players who explore their surroundings and focus on “getting back to basics” instead of punishing them with a harsh world that’s difficult to survive in. It’s a welcome change of pace for the genre.
11Age Of Empires IV
The Age of Empires series has been a mainstay in the Real-Time Strategy genre for decades now and it just received a new release with Age of Empires IV. Those that are unfamiliar with the franchise but fans of real-time strategy are in for a treat as Age of Empires is often regarded as one of the best series available in the genre.
Taking control of a historical society, players will build their empire from the ground up, making “cities” and progressing through the ages in order to achieve victory. There are many different ways to play and enjoy Age of Empires IV, with multiple win conditions, including some rewarding combat and others focused on progress. This is a great title for those that are looking to experience the thrill of leading a “nation” through various ages in History.
10Colony Survival
This game has a voxel world for players to build. Staying trueto the strategy backdrop,Colony Survivalrequires players to take control of all the ongoings of the colony with the intention of protecting them from monsters that attack each night.
To this end, players need to keep in mind the attacks that are certain to come while they’re building the colony. The point of the game is to act as both creator and defender of the world that the players come up with.
9As Far As The Eye
This game places particular importance on the learning aspect, as the world featured here has the player endure natural disasters and sudden conflicts. This means players need to up their resource management and take care of the things at their disposal with absolute care.
The purpose ofAs Far as the Eyeis to build a village that can go mobile in order to lead the tribe toward a place known as The Eye. A unique premise, its dystopian elements may take a backseat to all the work required but the hard choices that come with them are worth a try.
8Space Haven
This title ispart of the simulation genrewhere players are tasked with guiding a space colony as they drift toward a new home. What’s interesting is that things aren’t kept by the numbers, with the colony members having their own moods and preferences.
Due to this,Space Havencarries a sense of responsibility with it, as players need to understand how their crew members work in order to have a relationship with them. It’s a realistic take on the genre that requires a keen sense of awareness.
7RimWorld
RimWorlddrops players on a stranded planet with characters having their own personality traits. The goal is to be the first one to escape this world using the resources available. To do this, players have to create a functioning colony.
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Another, more somber way for the game to end is if all the characters die, meaning players need to keep the colony running efficiently if survival is what they are after.RimWorldhas been greatly lauded by critics so it’s a safe bet to check out.
6Endzone - A World Apart
Keeping in line with the dystopian backdrop of this list,Endzone - A World Apartfeatures a world that was destroyed after a nuclear disaster. Over a century later, the remnants of humanity leave their underground bunkers to begin civilization again.
This is where gameplay is concerned, as players need to restart colonization from the ground up. With resources still radioactive, the world is a hostile place to be but that’s part of the overall challenge.
5Per Aspera
InPer Aspera, players aregiven a simulated environmentthat has science fiction elements for them to indulge in. The playable character is an AI with the mission of terraforming Mars so humans can arrive for colonization.
Things are on a bigger scale in this game than most others as they’re on a planetary scale, which makes it more exciting due to the large level of stakes involved. Although it’s not as personal as it could be due to the lack of distinct characters,Per Asperadoes get straight down to business.
4Frostpunk
Taking place in an alternate history where Krakatoa’s eruption plunged the world into permanent volcanic winter,Frostpunkfeaturesa hazardous environment to survivewhile maintaining a city on the brink of collapse.
The main appeal of the game comes with the multitude of scenarios it brings, with several outcomes present based on the choices made by the player. This givesFrostpunksuperb replay value to go with the creativity needed to complete the game.
