If you were captivated by the richly imagined alternate Earth where the Black Death reshaped the balance of civilization in The Gate of Worlds, you'll love The Years of Rice and Salt. Robinson crafts a sweeping saga that reimagines world history after Europe is decimated, following a succession of reincarnated souls across centuries and continents. The careful attention to new cultures, religions, and social developments will immerse you in a world as intricate and believable as Silverberg’s.

If you enjoyed the tension and intrigue of navigating a world shaped by a different historical outcome in The Gate of Worlds, you’ll be drawn into The Man in the High Castle. Dick’s novel explores the complexities of a world where the Axis powers won World War II, delving into the power struggles, conspiracies, and everyday negotiations of life under occupation. The shifting alliances and hidden agendas provide a thought-provoking web of political intrigue.

If sweeping, continent-spanning adventures set in worlds profoundly reshaped by historical divergence are your thing, Lion’s Blood is a must-read. This novel follows the journey of European slaves and African conquerors in an alternate history where Africa is the seat of power. You’ll experience epic scope, from personal struggles to clashes of empires, echoing the breadth and ambition you loved in Silverberg’s work.

If you appreciate a tightly plotted story where the protagonist is driven by a clear mission—much like Dan Beauchamp’s determined quest in The Gate of Worlds—then Fatherland will grip you from the start. Set in a world where Nazi Germany triumphed, detective Xavier March’s investigation into a murder leads him into a dangerous web of secrets and cover-ups, propelling the narrative with relentless momentum.

If the social dynamics and personal journeys in an alternate historical setting drew you into The Gate of Worlds, you’ll be fascinated by Bring the Jubilee. The novel follows Hodge Backmaker as he navigates a world where the Confederacy won the American Civil War, exploring not only the altered society but also deep questions of identity, hope, and historical possibility.