- #1 Northrealm Tribes
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DevSanja
Windows · Linux
"Northrealm Tribes" offers an engaging gaming experience where you can immerse yourself in the thrilling history of the Vikings and build your own settlement in a perilous yet exhilarating world. Are you ready to establish and rule your own Viking realm?
Why similar: Colony Sim 62.8% ★, Casual 19.9%, Nature 15.9%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #2 Tropical Resort Story
89% matchVery Positive93% of 174 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 55%
It's vacation time! Try your hand at managing a lush tropical resort!
Why similar: Colony Sim 50.2% ★, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Casual 13.7%, Nature 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
- #3 All My Gods
87% matchVery Positive88% of 112 reviews2015
Dev: Qumaron
Windows
Become a Roman god! Don't be shy! Epic game that topped the charts on Big Fish Games and GameHouse!
Why similar: Colony Sim 83.4% ★, Casual 16.6%
- #4 The Promised Land
86% matchVery Positive87% of 776 reviews2014
Dev: Boolat GamesPub: ESDigital Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The Promised Land, a brave new world , the hole nation – all this lies in your hands! Become a true leader, a chosen one, a father of nation! Guide your colony to the victory of the modern superpower! We collected all the best that is in games of this genre, arched by exciting mini-games and carefully turned it into the deep and...
Why similar: Colony Sim 81.1% ★, Casual 18.1%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #5 Cavern Adventurers
83% matchMixed66% of 118 reviews2025
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Build an underground network of caves in this fantasy-themed management sim.
Why similar: Colony Sim 54.6% ★, 2D Platformer 18.2%, Casual 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Nature 6.1%
- #6 Little Fish Seek To Live On
80% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: lzj
Windows
A platform jumping game
Why similar: 2D Platformer 38.1%, Nature 31.8%, Casual 26.7%, Singleplayer 3.3%
- #7 Legends of Heropolis DX
80% matchMostly Positive72% of 85 reviews2025
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Build the town of Heropolis.Gather your strongest heroes and destroy Evilcorp!
Why similar: Colony Sim 57.1% ★, Casual 17.7%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #8 Garden of Ants
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tomáš VětrovskýPub: Wietrack Softwork
Windows
Become the architect of a thriving ant colony in this real-time simulation. Establish and evolve your ant colony, grow specialized worker castes, cultivate fungus, and explore a living world above and below ground where day and night bring shifting challenges and resources.
Why similar: Colony Sim 71.7% ★, Nature 27.4%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #9 Our Dear Kingdom
80% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Alex Voxel
Windows
Build and Manage your city. Raise your island from a small village to a big kingdom!
Why similar: Colony Sim 100% ★
- #10 The Colony
81% matchMostly Negative32% of 22 reviews2018
Dev: Rusty Swain
Windows
The Colony is a city building game where the player must manage their resources in order for the population to survive and thrive. Constructing buildings and assigning jobs to villagers, you can gather resources like wood, food, stone, tin, and copper and use them to grow your village.
Why similar: Colony Sim 100% ★
- #11 Cat Rescue
80% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: Team47Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Cat Rescue is a casual 2D Platformer game about a cat finding it's way back home. Can YOU complete the journey?
Why similar: 2D Platformer 37.1%, Casual 23.2%, Nature 22.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, Singleplayer 3.3%
- #12 Skytropolis
80% matchPositive79% of 34 reviews2017
Dev: Mythical City Games
Windows · Mac
Build the world's first SKYTROPOLIS, a vertical mega city where you control its design, architecture, economy, and sustainability! Play both on desktop or in virtual reality.
Why similar: Colony Sim 100% ★
- #13 Zoo Park Story
77% matchVery Positive88% of 111 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Well, what are you waiting for? Build a top-ranking zoo, set social media ablaze, and show the world your wild side!
Why similar: Colony Sim 55.1% ★, Nature 22.2%, Casual 12%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #14 Mega Mall Story 2
75% matchVery Positive95% of 111 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
A brand new business sim! Build cafés, movie theaters, aquariums, and more!
Why similar: Colony Sim 61.8% ★, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Casual 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #15 World Cruise Story
76% matchVery Positive96% of 70 reviews2022
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Captain a luxury cruise liner, sailing the entire world while entertaining VIPs!
Why similar: Colony Sim 62.8% ★, Casual 23%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #16 Skyship Quest Story
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Customize your airship and explore the world above the clouds in this sim RPG
Why similar: Colony Sim 58.4% ★, Casual 18.8%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 6%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #17 Buzzopolis: Hive Incremental
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Uberbax Gaming
Windows
An incremental roguelite colony sim about bees, mutations, and controlled chaos. Experiment with management, crafting, research, and upgrades. When mutations spiral out of control — collapse the hive, keep progress, and start fresh. Every run unlocks new strategies and a buzz of unpredictable fun.
Why similar: Colony Sim 57.4% ★, Nature 16.7%, Casual 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #18 Desktop Ant Farm Simulator
74% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Beef Cat
Windows
Desktop Ant Farm Simulator is a lightly interactive productivity app. Start each farm with a sprawling grid of dirt and some ants. Watch as they dig out tunnels and pockets and listen to cozy lo-fi beats. The game window persists over other applications on your desktop, and is fully re-sizeable.
Why similar: Colony Sim 71.8% ★, Nature 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #19 My Little Colony
75% match9 user reviews22% of 9 reviews2022
Dev: Andrew Sepulveda
Windows
In My Little Colony, you play as an aspiring ant keeper. You will get to choose, build, and expand your colony. But make sure your queen has food and water to keep the colony growing! As players progress food and water will be in more of a demand so spend your coins wisely.
Why similar: Colony Sim 57.5% ★, 2D Platformer 19.5%, Casual 11.5%, Nature 11.2%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #20 Why Am I Here
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hamiga Studio
Windows · Mac
A thought-provoking exploration survival game. You must endure a frozen wilderness threatened by both brutal natural forces and demonic creatures. Starting with nothing, you will fight the cold, manage resources, maintain body temperature, and gradually take in survivors to build a home together.
Why similar: Colony Sim 62.2% ★, 2D Platformer 20.9%, Nature 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
- #21 Catch the ball 2
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Westernleaves
Windows
This is a pinball game
Why similar: 2D Platformer 39.6%, Casual 36.5%, Pixel Graphics 20.6%, Singleplayer 3.2%
- #22 Dungeon Village 2
72% matchVery Positive87% of 651 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Recruit adventurers and monsters to create your own RRG-style town!
Why similar: Colony Sim 55.5% ★, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Casual 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Nature 4.4%
- #23 Pocket Clothier
73% matchVery Positive86% of 65 reviews2022
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
A clothing shop management sim. Go from quaint corner shop to world-class brand!
Why similar: Colony Sim 71.1% ★, Casual 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #24 Kingdom Simulator
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vivid Horizon Games
Windows
Build, rule, and conquer in this immersive Kingdom Simulator. Shape your medieval realm, manage resources, navigate challenges, and strategize for the prosperity of your kingdom. Will you be a benevolent monarch or a cunning conqueror?
Why similar: Colony Sim 83.2% ★, Casual 15.5%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #25 Convenience Stories
71% matchVery Positive93% of 241 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Customize your own store with a wide variety of products and business goals.
Why similar: Colony Sim 71.6% ★, Casual 18.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Singleplayer 1%
- #26 Pocket Academy 3
71% matchVery Positive94% of 220 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
After 12 long years, we're back and bringing the school festival with us!
Why similar: Colony Sim 61.3% ★, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Casual 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #27 Dungeon Village
70% matchVery Positive89% of 778 reviews2022
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Build a heroic hamlet that warriors and merchants can call home!
Why similar: Colony Sim 59.1% ★, Nature 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Casual 7%, 2D Platformer 4.4%
- #28 Diarrhea Don
72% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: STINA
Windows
You only have one objective in the game and that is to poo on your unsuspecting targets. Go through the story of Don and get the message that this game sends to you.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 44.3%, Casual 31.6%, Pixel Graphics 20.6%, Singleplayer 3.5%
- #29 Cafe Master Story
69% matchVery Positive95% of 294 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Serve up food, drinks, and smiles in this retro cafe management sim!
Why similar: Colony Sim 58.9% ★, 2D Platformer 16.9%, Casual 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #30 Late Ming Fly Guy
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: 疯人院游戏
Windows
A platformer where players use arrow keys and spacebar to jump/fly. The game randomly generates floating platforms and obstacles, and players can choose to collide with monsters to eliminate them or dodge them, challenging themselves to continuously ascend upward.
Why similar: Casual 29.4%, 2D Platformer 29%, Nature 21.5%, Pixel Graphics 18.4%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #31 Marsh's Mellow Flower Shop
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LazyCloud
Windows
Open the doors and set up those flower pots of Marsh’s flower shop. Unwind in a cozy world of growing, selling, and crossbreeding flowers — one bloom at a time!
Why similar: Nature 46.9%, Casual 24.8%, Pixel Graphics 24.3%, Singleplayer 4%
- #32 Runaway Mole
70% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: DoeZen
Windows
A simple platformer in which you navigate underground tunnels as a mole to reach the garden above. Along the way you'll have to dodge pesticide pools, stalagmites, and stalactites. Jump on bouncy mushrooms to help you reach new heights, and eat some bugs, just for fun.
Why similar: Nature 34.3%, Casual 25.8%, 2D Platformer 25.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #33 Little Porp
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: VuVuu
Windows
A Little Village or þorp Builder, which takes place on a 32x32 tile map. Use the resources available to keep your villagers warm, fed, and hydrated for as long as you can. When the little ice ages come, you must manage your resources wisely to prevent a very cold sad death of your villagers.
Why similar: Colony Sim 74% ★, Casual 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #34 Press Axe
69% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Pesky Panthera
Windows · Mac
It's a game to find the legendary duck using a double-edged axe.
Why similar: Colony Sim 64% ★, 2D Platformer 20.8%, Casual 14.8%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #35 Miskal
69% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: Niferno Studio
Windows
Miskal est un jeu en développement ou vous devez créé votre propre île. Un jeu de détente et de calme, parfait entre vos pauses de jeu.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 33.4%, Casual 32.3%, Nature 32.1%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #36 Skyberry Garden
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Catculus
Windows · Mac
Skyberry Garden is a cozy sky colony sim where space is your most precious resource. Design a thriving sanctuary on floating islands, master complex production chains, and harness ancient magic. Can you build a lasting home above the clouds?
Why similar: Colony Sim 73.7% ★, Casual 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #37 Romopolis
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 147 reviews2016
Dev: Lonely Troops
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Casual city building. Become an architect. Manage the small polis. Construct an idyllic ancient Roman city with plenty of houses. Work your way to the top through the campaign mode, or create your own scenarios.
Why similar: Colony Sim 82.6% ★, Casual 16.2%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #38 Silver Screen Story
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 79 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Movie Studio Management Simulation Produce blockbusters and earn world-wide fame
Why similar: Colony Sim 70.7% ★, Casual 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Singleplayer 1%
- #39 Hot Springs Story 2
67% matchVery Positive85% of 173 reviews2022
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
A "hot" new hot springs resort sim with a ton of new exclusive features!
Why similar: Colony Sim 68.1% ★, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Casual 12.2%, 2D Platformer 6.1%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #40 Townsmen - A Kingdom Rebuilt
67% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,338 reviews2019
Dev: HandyGames
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Townsmen – A Kingdom Rebuilt hands the crown to you: Guide your people from their first steps in a small village to a massive medieval metropolis with thousands of inhabitants.
Why similar: Colony Sim 81.2% ★, Casual 17.9%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #41 Beekeeper Simulator
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Void Chamber
Windows
Beekeeper Simulator puts you in the shoes of a dedicated beekeeper, where you'll care for buzzing hives, harvest a variety of honey types, and expand your operations to build a thriving beekeeping empire. Nurture your bees, optimize your apiary, and turn your passion into profit!
Why similar: Colony Sim 71.4% ★, Nature 27.5%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #42 Demon Castle Story
65% matchMostly Positive79% of 139 reviews2026
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Demon Castle Building Dungeon Management Simulation
Why similar: Colony Sim 58.4% ★, Casual 18.7%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
- #43 Seasons
67% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2022
Dev: Darkest Light Studios
Windows · Linux
Take a journey through the seasons with this simple but charming 2d platformer. 48 levels to see and conquer with a few secrets to unlock.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 42.2%, Casual 34%, Nature 19.8%, Singleplayer 4%
- #44 Let's go to the moon
69% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: JJune
Windows
It is a 2D platform casual arcade game that succeeds when you step on a block from the ground and reach the moon. Will you be able to go up to the moon?
Why similar: 2D Platformer 40.4%, Casual 35.2%, Pixel Graphics 20.7%, Singleplayer 3.7%
- #45 Forest Camp Story
66% matchVery Positive84% of 217 reviews2022
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Create and customize your own campground in this charming pixel art sim game.
Why similar: Colony Sim 57.1% ★, Casual 19.6%, Nature 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #46 Tiny Terra Spaces
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ludus Pax Studios
Windows
Build your own cosy medieval island with historical inspired 3D buildings. Relax in Sandbox Mode or set sail in Island Hop Mode, shaping lively communities inspired by the beauty and history of Scotland.
Why similar: Colony Sim 63.9% ★, Nature 24.7%, Casual 8.8%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #47 IdleZomb
66% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: STLgame
Windows
IdleZomb: Manage a ruined hospital, create zombies, evolve them, or sacrifice them for DNA. Every decision counts in this post-apocalyptic management game. Early Access focuses on the basics, with content available up to level 20.
Why similar: Colony Sim 70.2% ★, Casual 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #48 Compact Colonies
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: TunawareDevsPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Compact Colonies is a survival base-builder with roguelike elements, where every tile counts. Manage scarce resources, grow a tiny settlement, and keep your people fed, faithful, and defended in a finite world full of strategic trade-offs.
Why similar: Colony Sim 70.1% ★, Nature 17.7%, Casual 5.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #49 Final Frontier Story
65% matchVery Positive82% of 55 reviews2026
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Dodge lasers and explore! Planetary Development Simulation
Why similar: Colony Sim 69.4% ★, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Casual 6.2%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #50 Planet Shield
67% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Roland Stanford
Windows
Keep your planet from being destroyed by space debris. Protect your golden planet from asteroids by generating Tetris-like blocks. At the same time, you are able to fight back and shoot projectiles at any stray asteroids that make their way through the wall.
Why similar: Colony Sim 67.8% ★, Casual 23.3%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #51 Dream Park Story
65% matchVery Positive88% of 143 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Create your own amusement park with a variety of rides, mascots, and activities!
Why similar: Colony Sim 69.1% ★, Casual 20.9%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Singleplayer 1%
- #52 The Forgotten Mine
67% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: DevsPlayground
Windows
The Forgotten Mine is a small 2D Platformer, from a young small Team.In this Platformer you fell into a mine where nobody was for years. You had a friend with you, but since you woke up the friend is gone. So you're going to search for your friend and for an exit of the mine
Why similar: 2D Platformer 39.7%, Casual 38.9%, Pixel Graphics 18.6%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #53 Jumbo Airport Story
65% matchVery Positive92% of 354 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Just imagine: your own world-famous airport! A game with sky-high levels of fun!
Why similar: Colony Sim 57.8% ★, 2D Platformer 18.6%, Casual 14%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #54 Jump & Fall
65% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Xi Zhang
Windows
Jump & Fall is a challenging platformer game where players control a tiny assassin, using simple movement and jumping mechanics to move precisely between platforms.
Why similar: Casual 40.3%, 2D Platformer 37.5%, Pixel Graphics 19.3%, Singleplayer 2.9%
- #55 Reignfall
66% matchVery Positive89% of 424 reviews2018
Dev: Checkmaty
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Reignfall is a real-time strategy game with elements of city-building and third-person action. Build a city and defend your keep against waves of increasingly difficult enemies. Can you survive against the fallen horde?
Why similar: Colony Sim 100% ★
- #56 Pocket Arcade Story
66% matchMostly Positive73% of 49 reviews2022
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Create the gaming paradise of your dreams! Reach 5-stars and host tournaments!
Why similar: Colony Sim 70.4% ★, Casual 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #57 Paleon
64% matchVery Positive83% of 404 reviews2023
Dev: Paleodev
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Your time machine is broken. And it looks like you are stuck in the past. Try to create your own civilization and return home!
Why similar: Colony Sim 89.6% ★, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #58 The Ramen Sensei
65% matchMostly Positive76% of 181 reviews2022
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Build the ultimate bowl to leap past your ramen rivals and achieve greatness!
Why similar: Colony Sim 64.2% ★, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Casual 13.5%, 2D Platformer 7.7%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #59 Dream Town Island
64% matchVery Positive96% of 449 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
A town sim where you raise generations of residents. Unlock new stores and facilities, help your residents find love, or cash in on the stock market!
Why similar: Colony Sim 60.4% ★, Casual 13.5%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Singleplayer 1.7%