Games like Orna: what to play if you enjoy RPGs on a real map

Orna showed that a full RPG with a hero, equipment and progression can work on a real-world map. Kokume shifts the main focus from a single character to an entire realm - alongside your hero, you develop territory, an economy and an army.

What is shared and what is not

A hero that grows

You have your own hero with levels, equipment and an inventory. The hero takes part in battles and contributes to your overall leaderboard score, although Kokume primarily focuses on developing your entire realm.

Nine unit types

From militia to knights, crossbowmen and battle mages. Units are trained in barracks, consume population and form the backbone of both attack and defence.

An economy, not just loot

Eight resources, extraction driven by terrain type, processing in the brickworks and sawmill, automatic cart transport. Progress rests on what you build, not only on what falls out of a crate.

Territory held by real players

The map is not procedurally generated - regions belong to specific players and factions, so expanding your realm brings you into conflict with real opponents nearby.

Kokume vs. Orna

Orna is an established, content-rich game backed by years of development. Kokume is in early access and focuses more heavily on strategy, so the table primarily compares their gameplay approach.

What's comparedOrnaKokume
FocusHero progression, classes, gear and dungeonsTerritory and realm development; the hero is one part of it
MapPoints of interest and dungeons tied to locationContiguous regions following real administrative geography
EconomyMaterials and craftingEight resources, production buildings, processing and transport
PvPArena and duels between playersFights over specific territory between three factions
Co-opGuilds and joint expeditionsFactions and raid bosses with damage-based loot
PlatformsAndroid, iOSAndroid and web browser

Frequently asked questions

Is Kokume an RPG like Orna?

Partly. Kokume includes a hero, levels, equipment and combat, but its main focus is strategy - managing territory, economy and defence. If you mainly want to develop a single character, Orna is closer to a traditional RPG.

Can Kokume be played from one place?

Partly. You can manage buildings, unit production and planning from anywhere. Capturing new territory and attacking, however, require you to be physically present.

Does Kokume have a game guide?

Yes, a public wiki covers resources, buildings, units, combat and the region system, and it is available without signing in. We write it as we go, so here and there it lags a step behind the game.

Build a realm on your own surroundings

Kokume is free on Android and in the web browser, and we sell nothing inside it. All it takes is stepping outside and finding your first region.

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