- #1 Pax Augusta
85% matchMostly Positive72% of 626 reviews2025
Dev: Roger GassmannPub: Senatis
Windows
Pax Augusta is probably the most authentic ancient city-building simulation. Build flourishing cities and look after your citizens. Earn gold with production and trade of goods and build impressive monuments. Strengthen your influence and become a Roman emperor!
Why similar: Rome 35% ★, City Builder 18.1%, Historical 13%, Simulation 8.4%, Strategy 7.2%
- #2 Grand Ages: Rome
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 805 reviews2009
Dev: Haemimont GamesPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 53%
As Governor of a Roman Province in the time-honoured Roman Empire, its fortune very much lies in your hands. Choose one of five Roman noble families such as Caesar’s Julii with different abilities to accomplish the comprehensive missions.
Why similar: Rome 36.5% ★, City Builder 26.9%, Historical 15%, Strategy 10.7%, Simulation 7%
- #3 Glory of Rome
80% matchMostly Positive78% of 37 reviews2022
Dev: Simon Codrington
Windows
Expand the Empire in the name of Rome. Build, manage and grow settlements in this resource driven city builder. You'll create resource, trade goods and cater to the needs of your citizens. The Senate calls administrator, don't keep them waiting.
Why similar: Rome 41.5% ★, City Builder 19.2%, Building 9.5%, Strategy 7.7%, Management 5.5%
- #4 Caesar™ 3
79% matchVery Positive93% of 2,159 reviews2016
Dev: Impressions GamesPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Prove your strength of mind and spirit and you just may be crowned Caesar!
Why similar: Rome 31.9% ★, City Builder 31.8%, Historical 13.3%, Strategy 8.5%, Simulation 6.6%
- #5 Nova Patria
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sower InteractivePub: Judatone Studios
Windows
Nova Patria is a Roman Steampunk Colony Sim. In this alternate history, the empire never fell and lived on to discover the New World and steam power. Manage intricate supply chains, expanding cities, and innovations in a hopeful, procedurally generated, isometric simulation of industrial antiquity.
Why similar: Rome 31.4% ★, City Builder 18.1%, Isometric 11.1%, Historical 6.3%, Simulation 5.7%
- #6 Empire Architect
80% matchMixed65% of 171 reviews2017
Dev: Batholith Entertainment
Windows
Empire Architect is an ancient city-building real time strategy game, with elements from grand strategies sprinkled in for good measure. The levels are procedurally generated, and you have limited control over your subjects
Why similar: City Builder 23.8%, Rome 19.6% ★, Isometric 8.3%, Economy 8.3%, Historical 8.1%
- #7 Caesar™ IV
78% matchMostly Positive71% of 842 reviews2016
Dev: Tilted Mill Entertainment, Inc.Pub: Activision
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Starting as governor of a newly formed province in the Roman Empire your goal is simple: advance up the empire's political ladder to become the next Caesar.
Why similar: City Builder 35.1%, Rome 32.7% ★, Historical 12.6%, Strategy 11.5%, Simulation 8.1%
- #8 CivCity: Rome
78% matchMostly Positive72% of 922 reviews2007
Dev: FireFly StudiosPub: 2K
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%
CivCity: Rome, an innovative city builder inspired by the world of Sid Meiers Civilization, and created by a collaboration between Firefly Studios and Firaxis Games, invites players to shift focus from building a multi-city empire and zoom-in on the great cities of the Roman Empire, culminating in Rome itself!
Why similar: Rome 39.3% ★, City Builder 35.2%, Historical 10.3%, Strategy 9.9%, Simulation 5.3%
- #9 Chinese Empire: Prologue
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: YeyunaPub: G11 S.A.
Windows
Chinese Empire is an economic city-building strategy taking place in the picturesque areas of China. The prologue will introduce you to the world of Chinese Empire!
Why similar: City Builder 28.7%, Building 11.5%, Economy 11.4%, Strategy 10.6%, Simulation 9.7%
- #10 Kıraathane Tycoon
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cemil Bora Miskioğlu
Windows
Build and manage your own neighborhood coffeehouse. Serve tea, keep your customers happy, and turn a small kıraathane into a legendary chain!
Why similar: City Builder 25.4%, Isometric 15.3%, Simulation 12.5%, Strategy 11.8%, Economy 8.7%
- #11 Persian Empire Builder
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GameFormatic S.A.Pub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Dominate the ancient world economically and conquer it leading the greatest empire known in history of mankind. As a ruler of Persia build cities, roads and aqueducts, develop your economy, settle disputes, issue orders to armies and fleet.
Why similar: City Builder 26.4%, Isometric 18.6%, Strategy 13%, Historical 12.6%, Building 10.5%
- #12 Paradise Island 2: Hotel Game
70% matchMixed44% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: Game Insight UAB
Windows
Turn a sun-kissed island into the ultimate tropical getaway. Build luxury hotels, design beautiful beaches, and create attractions to delight your guests. Manage resources, expand your resort, and watch tourists flock to your paradise in this relaxing citybuilding game.
Why similar: City Builder 27.1%, Isometric 17.9%, Time Management 12.4%, Strategy 11.8%, Economy 7.2%
- #13 Tutankhamun – Builders of the Eternal
70% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: TreeByte Software
Windows
A 3D city-builder where you farm the Nile, worship powerful gods, train armies, trade with distant regions, and construct monumental works worthy of ancient Egypt.
Why similar: City Builder 25.8%, Isometric 14.2%, Strategy 13%, Historical 12.8%, Simulation 12%
- #14 Pompeii: The Legacy
68% matchVery Positive86% of 186 reviews2025
Dev: Siscia Games
Windows
Rebuild Pompeii from the ashes and lead it through centuries of politics, intrigue, and survival. Shape laws, expand trade across the Empire, guide your city through disasters, and command legions in optional real-time battles. Your legacy begins now.
Why similar: Rome 34% ★, City Builder 19.2%, Historical 12.1%, Isometric 10.1%, Economy 9.1%
- #15 Crowncity
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Haon Games
Windows
Building and managing a late medieval city is a series of challenges. Build wells to provide drinking water, markets to provide bread and food, and theaters to collect performance tax. Stage mode continues an interesting story and journey, random map mode fills each game with a new experience.
Why similar: City Builder 25.2%, Historical 16.2%, Building 11.8%, Economy 10.7%, Isometric 9.2%
- #16 Imperium Romanum Gold Edition
71% matchVery Positive85% of 471 reviews2008
Dev: Haemimont GamesPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 41%
The city builder strategy game Imperium Romanum is set in the time-honoured Roman Empire. As governor of a Roman province, you will devise a strategy to build a well organised, prosperous and commanding settlement. Its fortune very much lies in your own hands.
Why similar: Rome 39% ★, City Builder 26.1%, Strategy 13.9%, Simulation 10.5%, Historical 6.1%
- #17 Chinese Empire
70% matchMostly Negative39% of 36 reviews2024
Dev: Yeyuna
Windows
Chinese Empire is an economic city-building strategy taking place in the picturesque areas of China. Create your own new empire that will go down in history!
Why similar: City Builder 30.4%, Economy 12.7%, Building 12.7%, Historical 11.6%, Management 8.7%
- #18 Rome Frontiers
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: History LabPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
A realistic rome builder simulator will allow you build the most important architectural works of ancient Rome. Are you ready to face the challenges as a builder of ancient Rome?
Why similar: Rome 29.1% ★, City Builder 27.7%, Simulation 12.8%, Economy 9.1%, Building 8.4%
- #19 Anno 117: Pax Romana
66% matchMostly Positive70% of 11,197 reviews2025
Dev: Ubisoft MainzPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 13.2 hrsMean: 23.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Shape the Roman Empire in this genre-defining strategic builder game. Build cities while expanding your influence through Roman provinces. Govern using your economic prowess, diplomatic skills, or military might.
Why similar: City Builder 26.8%, Rome 15.9% ★, Historical 12.6%, Economy 11%, Building 9.8%
- #20 Summa Expeditionis
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 227 reviews2024
Dev: Lobico GamesPub: Megalevel
Windows
Summa Expeditionis is a colony sim and base building game set in ancient Roman Empire. Follow the career of a Roman soldier from Legionnaire to Centurion. Build and manage your camp, recruit more soldiers and face the barbarians for the glory of Rome.
Why similar: Rome 30.9% ★, City Builder 15.9%, Historical 11.6%, Building 9.4%, Crafting 8.7%
- #21 The New Rome
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Pendulum Interactive
Windows
The New Rome is a turn-based city-building strategy game where you help expand a city, manage a labour force, and collect resources. As a master architect, you design, plan and construct monumental Roman buildings while competing against rivals to create the city's most impressive landmarks
Why similar: Rome 37.1% ★, City Builder 22%, Historical 13.2%, Building 9.2%, Isometric 5.6%
- #22 Panda City
68% matchMixed58% of 36 reviews2021
Dev: lopogames
Windows
Happiness is everything! Build your lowpoly city on a small island and make your inhabitants(pandas) happy. They are asking for a lot of things. Will everybody fit on the island an can you build the perfect home for your population?
Why similar: City Builder 31.5%, Isometric 17.9%, Building 13.2%, Time Management 10.9%, Strategy 10.7%
- #23 CityArchitect
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pedro Seabra Medeiros
Windows
Design and build your dream city — one building at a time. CityArchitect lets you create both the city and its architecture, combining styles, designing buildings, managing neighborhoods, and shaping a unique urban landscape.
Why similar: City Builder 33.4%, Isometric 19.7%, Building 14.1%, 2.5D 9.5%, Simulation 8.4%
- #24 Romanpunk
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Max Kresse
Windows · Mac · Linux
A city builder that combines futurism and the aesthetics of ancient Rome. Lead your people into the future era by researching new technologies, creating modern infrastructure, and withstanding external forces. Make Rome an eternal city!
Why similar: Rome 35.5% ★, City Builder 20.4%, Building 9.4%, Historical 9.1%, Economy 7.9%
- #25 Romopolis
68% 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: Rome 41.1% ★, City Builder 12.5%, Simulation 10.7%, Isometric 8.3%, Colony Sim 6% ★
- #26 Medicus
64% matchPositive81% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: FF GamesPub: DropoutCode
Windows
Step into the role of a medieval medicus! Manage your own medieval potion shop! Craft potions, serve customers, expand your workspace, and grow your reputation in a relaxing isometric simulation with strategic resource management.
Why similar: City Builder 21.6%, Isometric 14.2%, Simulation 13.1%, Strategy 12.2%, Historical 11.7%
- #27 Country Tales 2: New Frontiers Collector's Edition
65% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Cateia Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Join the new sheriff in town, forge strong friendships and explore the Wild West in this fun and dynamic time management strategy game! Enjoy in dozens of unique levels, bonus levels, medals and collectables; build, upgrade, trade, collect, clear the road, explore and much more...
Why similar: City Builder 28.3%, Time Management 13.7%, Economy 10%, Simulation 9.8%, Historical 9.8%
- #28 Grand Ages: Rome - Reign of Augustus
68% matchNo user reviews2010
Dev: Haemimont GamesPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Re-live the reign of Augustus in the official expansion pack for the hit PC title Grand Ages: Rome. Reign of Augustus includes a brand new campaign comprised of 12 missions, new maps and a wealth of enhanced gameplay features.
Why similar: Rome 38% ★, City Builder 25.6%, Strategy 19.8%, Simulation 16.5%
- #29 Pocket City
64% matchVery Positive93% of 268 reviews2022
Dev: Codebrew Games Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 59%
A casual city building game. Become the mayor and create your own metropolis! Create residential, commercial, and industrial zones. Build parks and recreation spots. Respond to crime and disasters. Watch your city come alive!
Why similar: City Builder 29.1%, Isometric 16.5%, 2.5D 11.3%, Simulation 10.1%, Economy 9%
- #30 Cavemen Tales Collector's Edition
64% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2023
Dev: Cateia Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Help Sam and Crystal and their family to find a new home in this time management strategy game! Explore, guide the tribe, build, gather resources, overcome obstacles and enjoy the tale of family, friendship and courage!
Why similar: City Builder 28.6%, Historical 15.7%, Time Management 14.9%, Building 13.5%, Management 9.6%
- #31 Citadelum
63% matchVery Positive84% of 960 reviews2024
Dev: Abylight BarcelonaPub: Abylight Studios
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Citadelum is a city builder set in legendary Ancient Rome. Build your own settlement, gather resources and evolve it into a magnificent city. Explore the world, trade and lead your mighty legions in epic tactical battles. Earn the favor of the Gods or challenge them, if you dare.
Why similar: Rome 34.2% ★, City Builder 18.9%, Historical 12.5%, Building 8.6%, Economy 8.4%
- #32 Romans: Age of Caesar
65% matchMixed45% of 453 reviews2022
Dev: Firefly Studios
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 34.7 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Build Rome Together! A co-operative grand strategy MMO from a team of veteran city builders, Romans: Age of Caesar is the latest historical strategy game from Firefly Studios.
Why similar: Rome 25.3% ★, City Builder 18.1%, Isometric 11.9%, Historical 10.8%, Economy 8.1%
- #33 Chinese Architect
64% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ArchitectGamesPub: MagicProStudio
Windows
Chinese Architect is a first person view simulation game taking place in the historical China. Start learning crafting secrets from ancestors. And build everything from simple buildings and bridges to beautiful pagodas and temples that can stand for thousand years without nails. Become an Architect!
Why similar: City Builder 27%, Building 13.8%, Crafting 13%, Historical 9.9%, Simulation 9.9%
- #34 Children of the Nile: Enhanced Edition
65% matchVery Positive85% of 462 reviews2008
Dev: Tilted Mill Entertainment, Inc.
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Children of the Nile™ is a unique gem of a city-building game, unparalleled in both grandeur and attention to detail.As Pharaoh you will guide your people through thousands of years of history: from simple hunter-gatherers to the creation of an immortal civilization.
Why similar: City Builder 43.5%, Historical 23.3%, Simulation 12.4%, Strategy 11%, Management 8.2%
- #35 SPQR:Shadows of The Legion
64% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 1k1 studios
Windows
Under the shadow of Rome’s lost legion, survival is only the beginning. Build your headquarters, manage scarce resources, and forge ruthless strategies. Every decision has a cost: become a legend or vanish into the dust of history.
Why similar: Rome 29% ★, City Builder 23.1%, Historical 10%, Simulation 9.5%, Strategy 8.4%
- #36 Airport Manager
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: R.M Pixel Studios
Windows
In Airport Manager, you’re in charge of turning a small airstrip into a thriving airport! Manage landing requests, refuel planes, handle baggage, and upgrade your facilities to attract bigger aircraft and more passengers. Earn money, and grow your airport into a world-class hub.
Why similar: Building 16.5%, Economy 16.1%, City Builder 14.4%, Simulation 13.6%, Crafting 12.4%
- #37 Pico Islands
62% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: BitSpree GmbH
Windows · Mac
Lead your settlers to build cities in a medieval island world.
Why similar: City Builder 24.5%, Economy 13.3%, Isometric 11%, Building 8.6%, Strategy 7.8%
- #38 Power to the People
62% matchVery Positive82% of 542 reviews2022
Dev: Rhombico GamesPub: Crytivo
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Build and maintain a power grid for a constantly growing population, while fighting off all kinds of disasters in this thrilling resource management experience. It's time for you to give "Power to the People"! Do you have what it takes to keep the lights on?
Why similar: City Builder 21.7%, Isometric 15.3%, Economy 13.1%, Building 11.2%, Management 8.9%
- #39 Seven Wonders
63% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Tomas Daugela
Windows
Seven Wonders is an ancient city-building game. It brings you back to ancient times, where you have to build the seven wonders of the ancient world. You have to manage resources and labor to build the wonders.
Why similar: City Builder 21.7%, Historical 11.7%, Isometric 10.3%, Building 10.2%, Time Management 9.8%
- #40 Explorers of Esmar
62% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Tipri Games
Windows
Welcome to Explorers of Esmar! Build your settlement, master complex production chains. Claim the riches to explore and conquer the new island continent of Esmar!
Why similar: Rome 26.3% ★, City Builder 22.5%, Economy 12%, Historical 11.1%, Building 10.6%
- #41 Townopolis
64% matchMixed67% of 139 reviews2016
Dev: Lonely Troops
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Casual city building. Become an architect. Manage the small polis. Construct an idyllic neighborhood with plenty of houses. Work your way to the top through the campaign mode, or create your own scenarios.
Why similar: City Builder 23.4%, Simulation 17.5%, Isometric 15.6%, Time Management 13.6%, Building 10.4%
- #42 Outpost: Vikings
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Caveman Developments
Windows · Mac
Finally in a new land you must find a way to survive. Hunt, gather, produce & build to grow your new settlement. Manage your allies & enemies & help your people prosper and conquer this new land.
Why similar: City Builder 32.5%, Historical 16.8%, Simulation 15.6%, Economy 14.8%, Building 9.1%
- #43 Indoorlands
61% matchVery Positive81% of 269 reviews2022
Dev: Pixelsplit
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
The indoor park management simulator where you can create your rides and coasters from scratch and freely design your halls. Manage, expand and develop your own park to inspire your guests. Satisfy your visitors' needs by unlocking and researching new buildings, rides, transportation and more!
Why similar: City Builder 20.2%, Isometric 18.3%, Building 14.5%, Management 11.3%, Simulation 9.8%
- #44 Cities XXL
64% matchMixed40% of 2,356 reviews2015
Dev: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 51.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Design, build, and manage the world’s largest and most diverse cities in Cities XXL. Bigger and better than ever before with a more powerful game engine and new interface, become the mayor of your very own sprawling metropolis.
Why similar: City Builder 39.2%, Economy 14.7%, Building 13.7%, Simulation 10.2%, Management 8.5%
- #45 Fate of the Pharaoh
61% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2023
Dev: Cateia Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Return to the golden realm of ancient Egypt in this fun and entertaining time management strategy game! The glorious Egyptian empire is left exhausted after a longstanding war. The greedy invaders fled, leaving chaos and ruins of a once magnificent kingdom.
Why similar: City Builder 30.9%, Historical 19.9%, Time Management 16.1%, Economy 10.6%, Strategy 9.9%
- #46 Frack the World
61% matchPositive100% of 22 reviews2023
Dev: Beef Cat
Windows
Frack the World is a lite-management game where players run a hydrofracking company, balancing the challenges of generating oil while addressing environmental concerns.
Why similar: City Builder 31.1%, Simulation 15.7%, Strategy 14%, Time Management 13.8%, Economy 9.1%
- #47 Nebuchadnezzar
61% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,793 reviews2021
Dev: Nepos GamesPub: Astra Logical
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Create and customize cities in Nebuchadnezzar, a classic isometric city-builder where careful planning and define your rise as a ruler in ancient Mesopotamia.
Why similar: City Builder 28.1%, Isometric 14.2%, Historical 13%, Economy 12.4%, Building 10.9%
- #48 Res Publica
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hinkel Games
Windows
RES PUBLICA - Citizens of Rome, an innovative city builder, life-simulation and roleplay game, invites the player to build his own roman city, manage his character, family and household during the ancient Roman Republic in 150 BC. Ave Caesar! Its up to you to lead the way for your home and family!
Why similar: Rome 37.7% ★, City Builder 20.5%, Historical 15.9%, Building 9.2%, Strategy 6.1%
- #49 Heian City Story
59% matchVery Positive89% of 148 reviews2025
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
A city-building sim with a historical twist
Why similar: City Builder 32%, 2.5D 11.9%, Simulation 11.1%, Historical 11%, Strategy 10.7%
- #50 Builders of Egypt
60% matchMostly Negative36% of 461 reviews2025
Dev: Strategy Labs
Windows
Builders of Egypt is a city-building economic strategy taking place in the Nile Valley. Immerse yourself in a world full of pyramids, where you will become a part of the ancient world. Create history, be history!
Why similar: City Builder 28.1%, Historical 18.7%, Economy 11.7%, Building 11.4%, Strategy 8.7%
- #51 Roman Triumph: Survival City Builder
58% matchVery Positive86% of 726 reviews2025
Dev: Coreffect InteractivePub: Forklift Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
At the farthest reaches of the empire, a new Roman city is born! Manage and grow your city, please the gods, and survive against barbarians and mythological threats to achieve Roman Triumph!
Why similar: Rome 36.7% ★, City Builder 20.7%, Crafting 9.4%, Building 9.2%, Management 6.8%
- #52 Dubai Simulator
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Creativity ARPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
In Dubai Simulator, you'll have the chance to design and build your dream city, complete with towering skyscrapers, bustling streets, luxurious resorts, and awe-inspiring landmarks.
Why similar: City Builder 33.5%, Simulation 17.2%, Economy 11%, Strategy 10.5%, Building 10.4%
- #53 Sumerians
59% matchVery Positive88% of 320 reviews2023
Dev: Decumanus GamesPub: Melqart Games
Windows
Sumerians is a city building game set in ancient Mesopotamia. Attract new citizens and grow by expanding your irrigation system, building walls, palaces, temples and ziggurats. Research new technologies, manage your production, hire workers, and trade.
Why similar: City Builder 28%, Historical 16.8%, Simulation 12.5%, Strategy 11.7%, Economy 9.5%
- #54 Gladiators of Citadelum
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Abylight BarcelonaPub: Abylight Studios
Windows
The ultimate gladiator management sim. Hire and train fighters in different disciplines, defeat your rivals in the arena, climb through the ranks and, remember, give the best spectacle Rome has ever seen to survive. Blood and glory await!
Why similar: Rome 56% ★, Historical 13.2%, Strategy 10.8%, Isometric 9.3%, Simulation 6.5%
- #55 Cities: Skylines II
59% matchMixed54% of 86,276 reviews2023
Dev: Iceflake StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 23.6 hrsMean: 72.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Raise a city from the ground up and transform it into a thriving metropolis with the most realistic city builder ever. Push your creativity and problem-solving to build on a scale you've never experienced. With deep simulation and a living economy, this is world-building without limits.
Why similar: City Builder 39.6%, Building 13.8%, Economy 11.9%, Simulation 10.7%, Management 8.5%
- #56 Megapolis
62% matchMostly Positive75% of 162 reviews2016
Dev: Lonely Troops
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Casual city building. Become an architect. Manage the small polis. Construct beautiful city zones with plenty of modern blocks. Work your way to the top through the campaign mode, or create your own scenarios.
Why similar: City Builder 25.5%, Simulation 22%, Isometric 13.3%, Building 10.7%, Time Management 9.4%
- #57 Market Simulator
59% matchMostly Positive77% of 30 reviews2025
Dev: KOZGAMES
Windows
Build, manage, and dominate the retail world — from a humble shop to a thriving supermarket empire in Market Simulator.
Why similar: City Builder 40.1%, Building 19.1%, Crafting 17.5%, Simulation 13.3%, Strategy 7.3%
- #58 Model Railway Millionaire
60% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Redbrick Studios Ltd
Windows
Model railway builder with economy simulation. Edit the terrain, build the track, and place all the highly detailed objects to create exciting model railway layouts! Deliver food and row materials to the cities to earn money and expand your world! Be a model railway millionaire!
Why similar: City Builder 30.7%, Simulation 15%, Strategy 13.6%, Economy 9.3%, Building 8.8%
- #59 T-Minus 30
60% matchVery Positive93% of 189 reviews2021
Dev: Dejobaan GamesPub: SUPERHOT PRESENTS
Windows
Plan a city and build a space fleet to escape a dying Earth before time runs out. You have 30 minutes to scavenge a post-apocalyptic environment to build infrastructure, grow crops, generate power, and assemble rockets to save as many people as you can.
Why similar: City Builder 32.5%, Time Management 11.4%, Isometric 11.4%, Strategy 8.8%, Simulation 8.5%
- #60 Children of the Nile: Alexandria
61% matchVery Positive84% of 163 reviews2008
Dev: Tilted Mill Entertainment, Inc.
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Children of the Nile: Alexandria is an addition to the base Children of the Nile game, adding a new mini-campaign focused on the rise of the city of Alexandria. Using the unique city-building dynamics of Children of the Nile, you will carve out a new dynasty to rule all of Egypt, and build the greatest city of the ancient world!
Why similar: City Builder 45.1%, Simulation 18.1%, Historical 15%, Strategy 13.6%, Management 8%