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Games like DarkSwitch

2026PC77 % positive29.99 €

A vertical survival city builder where you grow a settlement on a giant tree and defend it against the Fog. Limited space, scarce resources and tough moral decisions drive the experience.

Resources and survival
Building and crafting
Economy and management
Choices with consequences

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Where to buy

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In short: Games like DarkSwitch

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes DarkSwitch special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

Similar in what way?

0 of 3

Up to three areas count more, the rest steps back.

Not for me Exclude horror, turn-based combat, pixel art …

Games where this is clearly part of it are left out, no matter how well the rest fits.

Horror Turn-based combat High difficulty Roguelike runs Shooter Pixel art Grind Survival PvP Open world Card game

Best match

Frostpunk 2

90 %Match

2024USK 16PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck playable74 % positive−55 % ~~44.99 €~~ 20.24 €

A society-management strategy game in a frozen world where you lead a growing city through factional politics, moral dilemmas and scarce resources. Every decision about laws and expansion has tangible consequences for your people.

Where to buy

Steam Best price PC · 2 days left 20.24 € ~~44.99 €~~ −55 % Go to shop
Gamesplanet* Steam key 38.24 € ~~44.99 €~~ −15 % Go to shop
Amazon* Price in shop PlayStation Xbox

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Building and crafting

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Frostpunk

Choices with consequences

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Age of Darkness: Final Stand

Building and crafting

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The Void

Dread and tension

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