- #1 IndustrySim Virtual Platform
98% matchNo user reviews
Dev: IndustrySim Ltd.
Windows
IndustrySim Virtual Platform is an award-winning, industry-themed serious game about constructing, operating and managing an industrial environment. The professional-level simulation engine, along with real-life events and gamification, enables you to learn and experiment while having a lot of gameplay fun.
Why similar: Strategy 51%, Simulation 49%
- #2 Nature Zen
98% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Octane
Windows · Linux
Nature Zen the first game created by Team Octane. In the game the player plays as god, manipulating the terrain that animals live on. Will you create an ecosystem full of happy animals, or will everything go extinct because of a lack of food in the area.
Why similar: Strategy 51%, Simulation 49%
- #3 Lukewarm Ironclad
98% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ethereal Crack
Windows
You thought that you've had terrible bosses before? Wrong. It is now up to you to lay tracks, harass unionized workers, build resorts, blow up towns, bring in tourists, irreparably alter the weather, and overall make a lot of cash. Puzzle meets strategy in this live-action business simulation game.
Why similar: Strategy 53.4%, Simulation 46.6%
- #4 Hotel Giant
98% matchMostly Positive71% of 24 reviews2019
Dev: QLOCPub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Become the ultimate hotel-mogul! You now have the chance to prove your managerial and planning skills in the hotel industry.
Why similar: Strategy 50.5%, Simulation 49.5%
- #5 Traffic Giant
98% matchMostly Positive77% of 162 reviews2018
Dev: QLOCPub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Traffic Giant is an amazing simulation game that brings public transport on the right track.
Why similar: Simulation 50.1%, Strategy 49.9%
- #6 Wars of Succession
98% matchPositive84% of 37 reviews2018
Dev: AgeodPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Ageod’s Wars of Succession is a new game designed to cover two major wars that consumed Europe at the eve of the 18th Century.
Why similar: Strategy 50.5%, Simulation 49.5%
- #7 Idle Cooking Emperor
98% matchMixed54% of 145 reviews2019
Dev: Shugasu GmbH
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 118.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
You live in a world where cooking is everything. You start out weak and then train with the goal to become the best cook in the world. Fight cooking battles, raise fairies, own restaurants, become rich!
Why similar: Strategy 57.1%, Simulation 42.9%
- #8 Antiquitas
98% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2018
Dev: Ape Apps
Windows · Mac · Linux
Build a thriving Roman empire in this offline city-building simulation game.
Why similar: Strategy 51.8%, Simulation 48.2%
- #9 TerTD
98% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: TeraHard
Windows
TerTD is a mix of tower defense and real-time strategy. The player can build various types of towers and choose your favorite upgrades. Defeat the enemy and get the victory!
Why similar: Strategy 52.3%, Simulation 47.7%
- #10 Cosmic Cash
98% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: Rabbit Hole Studios
Windows
Ever wonder what baby a slot machine and a classic shooter would make? Well wonder no more! Cosmic Cash combines the retro action packed feel of arcade shooters with the thrill of winning big at the slots.
Why similar: Strategy 51%, Simulation 49%
- #11 Noble In Exile / 落魄之家
98% matchMixed50% of 12 reviews2019
Dev: LemoNeko Software
Windows
As one of a once noble family, design and build your own ancient Chinese town using your remaining resources and influence. Plan and manage every industry and every store individually. Casual on simulation, hardcore on management.
Why similar: Strategy 51%, Simulation 49%
- #12 Oligopoly: Industrial Revolution
98% matchMixed44% of 16 reviews2018
Dev: Viny Game Studio
Windows · Linux
Oligopoly is a strategy game where you have to set up the production, distribution and trade of various goods. Exploit natural resources, build factories and infrastructures, produce goods and distribute them using trucks, trains or ships.
Why similar: Strategy 51%, Simulation 49%
- #13 Shop Tycoon The Boss
98% matchMixed40% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: JNA Game
Windows
Shop tycoon the Boss is a store simulation.You have to run your store as well as possible.There are as few as possible when running the storerestrictions. Making it pretty realistic.Every decision you take has always consequences.In the rest of the game.Will you become our new Shop owner?
Why similar: Strategy 51%, Simulation 49%
- #14 Police Tactics: Imperio
98% matchMixed62% of 423 reviews2016
Dev: CyberphobX Ltd.Pub: astragon Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
In POLICE TACTICS: IMPERIO you start your career as an aspiring police chief in Newport Falls, a city that is dirty and corrupt to its core. You are responsible for upholding law and order. Coordinate the emergency vehicles and personnel of the municipal precinct and put a stop to crime.
Why similar: Strategy 52.7%, Simulation 47.3%
- #15 Decisive Campaigns: Case Blue
98% matchVery Positive91% of 66 reviews2015
Dev: VR DesignsPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Decisive Campaigns: Case Blue simulates the German drive to Stalingrad and into the Caucasus of the summer of 1942, as well as its May preludes (2nd Kharkov offensive, Operation Trappenjagd) and also the Soviet winter counter-offensive (Operation Uranus) that ended with the encirclement of 6th Army in Stalingrad.
Why similar: Strategy 52.9%, Simulation 47.1%
- #16 Cosmic Buddies Town
98% match5 user reviews20% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: Ghost ClustersPub: Funbox Media Ltd
Windows
Part of an Animated Educational series for children between 1 to 7 years old – this time, we need to get straight to work helping the Cosmic Buddies build their town! Collect wood, food and other resources to turn a deserted island into your dream adventure land!
Why similar: Simulation 50.1%, Strategy 49.9%
- #17 Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific
98% matchMixed63% of 38 reviews2016
Dev: Totem GamesPub: Strategy First
Windows
Create your fleet and army, hunt the enemy's fleet, hide your weak squadrons in protected ports until reinforcements arrive, blockade enemy trade routes, struggle for dominance over the seas! Command a battle formation and experience the power of iron and steam!
Why similar: Simulation 50.1%, Strategy 49.9%
- #18 ALVAROK
98% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: StudioGIWPub: Zoo Corporation
Windows
Japanese Indie developer StudioGIW is back with ALVAROK, a fun and easy-to-play Tactical Defense game. Play locally with friends or hone your skills against the computer with its built-in deep learning AI system. Adapt and strategize, utilize your various troops to defend and attack simultaneously.
Why similar: Strategy 51%, Simulation 49%
- #19 Conflict of Heroes: Awakening the Bear
98% matchMixed59% of 39 reviews2016
Dev: Western Civilization SoftwarePub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
This exciting new release is a faithful adaptation of the renowned Conflict of Heroes board game that won the Origins Historical Game of the Year, Charles Roberts Wargame of the Year and the James F. Dunnigan Design Elegance Award, as well as many others!
Why similar: Strategy 51%, Simulation 49%
- #20 Carpe Deal 'Em
98% match9 user reviews56% of 9 reviews2016
Dev: DDD Wares
Windows · Linux
Carpe Deal 'Em is a life simulator / card game hybrid, with elements from the visual novel / CYOA genres.
Why similar: Simulation 50.2%, Strategy 49.8%
- #21 Dungeon Manager ZV
98% matchMixed68% of 76 reviews2015
Dev: StudioGIWPub: Zoo Corporation
Windows
Japan’s megahit dungeon simulation game is now in English and available globally. Manage your own dungeon and micro-manage your zombies, monsters, minions and traps. Think strategically to summon your forces, level them up and defend against endless invaders and boss units.
Why similar: Strategy 52.1%, Simulation 47.9%
- #22 Airport Simulator 2019
98% matchMostly Negative29% of 153 reviews2018
Dev: KittehfacePub: Toplitz
Windows
Airport Simulator 2019 places you as the manager of a major international airport. Your duties range from planning and allocating personnel to procuring and maintaining a vehicle fleet, facility maintenance and handling ever larger aircraft from a variety of airlines.
Why similar: Simulation 51.3%, Strategy 48.7%
- #23 EEP Train Simulator Mission
98% matchMostly Negative20% of 15 reviews2017
Dev: Trend Redaktions- und Verlagsgesellschaft mbH
Windows
Are you ready for a job in the railways industrie?EEP TS Mission is a true innovation. For the first time in the history of EEP, the world's most successful railway simulation , you have the opportunity to take on complex tasks in the railway industrie inmidst realistic scenarios.And there's plenty of work to do.
Why similar: Simulation 51.2%, Strategy 48.8%
- #24 The Race for the White House 2016
98% matchMixed45% of 29 reviews2016
Dev: Eversim
Windows
Play as a real-world candidate and completely immerse yourself into the 2016 presidential election! Travel around the United States, try to woo voters across the country, create your own political agenda, skillfully manage your campaign budget... and perhaps you will be the next White House occupant!
Why similar: Simulation 50.1%, Strategy 49.9%
- #25 Lords of the Realm III
98% matchMixed55% of 49 reviews2015
Dev: Impressions GamesPub: Rebellion
Windows
When it comes to medieval real-time strategy, Lords of the Realm III flies the flag high. Whether it's maneuvering troops on the battlefield, negotiating trade and alliances, or overseeing armies across the lands, RTS fans will find plenty here to enjoy.
Why similar: Strategy 55.4%, Simulation 44.6%
- #26 Soviet Monsters: Ekranoplans
98% matchMostly Negative38% of 34 reviews2016
Dev: santasco.comPub: IV Productions
Windows
You are in charge of the day to day running of the Ekranoplan program. Manage resources and staff to keep your craft operational. When a mission arrives from on high you must be ready to face the challenge and pilot your Ekranoplan / command the crew to a successful and glorious outcome!
Why similar: Simulation 51.8%, Strategy 48.2%
- #27 Time of Fury
98% matchMixed60% of 92 reviews2014
Dev: Wastelands InteractivePub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Time of Fury takes you right into the European Theater of Operations. Strategic Command is the essence of winning the war and in Time of Fury the World War 2 is just huge, ideal for every strategy game fan.
Why similar: Strategy 56.6%, Simulation 43.4%
- #28 RECYCLE
98% matchMixed51% of 308 reviews2014
Dev: rondomedia GmbH
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
In “RECYCLE: Garbage Truck Simulator” you drive impressively realistic garbage trucks through a lively city while taking on a range of management tasks as you head your own waste management enterprise.
Why similar: Simulation 64.3%, Strategy 35.7%
- #29 Nightclub Emporium
98% matchNegative7% of 15 reviews2015
Dev: United Independent Entertainment
Windows
Start your own enterprising odyssey and turn night into day as the boss of your very own Nightclub Emporium!
Why similar: Simulation 52.1%, Strategy 47.9%
- #30 Industry Transporters
98% matchMostly Negative25% of 48 reviews2015
Dev: Markus FickPub: MK game production
Windows
An economic simulation where you build up production chains as effectively as possible on a large scale terrain. You can choose from a large variety of wares and buildings to build up your production chain and use up to 4 types of transportation.
Why similar: Strategy 51%, Simulation 49%
- #31 The Great Art Race
98% matchMostly Positive74% of 177 reviews
Dev: Ascaron Entertainment ltd.Pub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 34%
The famous art collection of your family was stolen. By investing the profits of your coffee or tobacco plantations you might have the chance to save the heritage of your ancestors – but only if you manage your colonial enterprise wisely.
Why similar: Strategy 51%, Simulation 49%
- #32 M.U.D. TV
98% matchMixed41% of 190 reviews2010
Dev: Realmforge StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Always wanted to see if you can hack the day-to-day life of a TV producer? Here's your chance! M.U.D. TV is your ticket to the weird wild world of television.
Why similar: Strategy 50.3%, Simulation 49.7%
- #33 Don't Fall
50% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Team.tteolgujima
Windows · Linux
Don't Fall is a fast-paced strategy and simulation game where you place objects of various sizes on a wooden shelf and fight against gravity. Your goal? Don’t let anything fall. With each object added, balance becomes harder to maintain — and time is always ticking.
Why similar: Strategy 55%, Simulation 45%
- #34 11 Doors - Escape From Prison
50% match1 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: EpOoV
Windows
Escape from 11 prison doors. When the player wakes up from sleep, he goes to the gym to do some exercise, then goes to the restaurant to boost his health, then goes to the factory to work, there you must make keys so you can escape.
Why similar: Simulation 51.5%, Strategy 48.5%
- #35 Space Battle Core
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Korion
Windows · Mac · Linux
Space Battle Core is a new 4X sci-fi game combining turn based hex combat gameplay with a real-time exploration experience.After the Earth’s demise, it is your task to recreate and spread human civilization in space.
Why similar: Strategy 51%, Simulation 49%
- #36 The Great Art Heist
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Matthew Thomas Stevens Studios LLC
Windows
You play as Jack a kid who loves art ever since he could remember. His parents took him to many museums when he was younger, ever since he has wanted to collect art pieces. Take on contracts or collect for yourself.
Why similar: Strategy 51%, Simulation 49%
- #37 Twisty Tumble (VR)
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pixel After Pixel
Windows
It's a tricky puzzle game in Virtual Reality. Chill out in the calm, hypnotic undersea environment, and challenge your mind to reassemble the pyramids!
Why similar: Strategy 51%, Simulation 49%
- #38 BIGHARDSUN
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pavel Smushkovich
Windows
You were exiled to an old castle in the desert. Command people, monitor their condition, explore, improve the castle, and make tough decisions - all to survive! And while you're struggling with the hottest summer, the temperature is only rising, and the storms won't subside.
Why similar: Strategy 51%, Simulation 49%
- #39 The Parchment - For The Realm
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PatuTec
Windows
The Parchment is a turn-based strategie game, pitting different houses against each other in the fight for the crown. Use diplomacy, intrigue, trade and your military to subjugate other houses into vassalship or wipe them from history altogether.
Why similar: Strategy 51%, Simulation 49%
- #40 Initiative
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Indelve
Windows · Mac
Initiative is an Aerospace Company Manager. Build and grow your aerospace company on Earth and be the first to establish a self-sustainable colony on Mars.
Why similar: Strategy 51%, Simulation 49%
- #41 Prison Planet
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SpringloadedPub: Springloaded
Windows
Intergalactic prison building adventure! Design and build your own intergalactic space-prison!
Why similar: Strategy 51%, Simulation 49%
- #42 MULE Returns
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kotori Studios LtdPub: Comma 8 Studios
Windows
MULE is a ridiculously fun and addictive strategy game that combines real-time and turn-based styles as you battle for land and resources on a newly colonized planet. The game is easy to grasp but provides great depth of game-play.
Why similar: Strategy 51%, Simulation 49%
- #43 The Floor is Lava
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KokashoPub: Cat Launch Studio
Windows
The Floor is Lava is a parkour and adventure game with mountains, rocks and even floating objects that defy the law of physics! But remember, if you fall in the lava. You'll have to do it all again!
Why similar: Strategy 50.4%, Simulation 49.6%
- #44 Narco Tycoon
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TBDPub: SIG Publishing
Windows
Narco Tycoon is a simulation game about building a drug empire. Manage and develop your own drug factories. Employ the best people in the "industry" and invest in new technologies. Influence local politics, destroy your rivals or take over their business. Become the real Drug Lord!
Why similar: Strategy 51.5%, Simulation 48.5%
- #45 来上大学吧!
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 千琅邪
Windows
体验大学的日常,定制个人课表,遇见新的同学,从零开始眺望由学校走向社会的这段旅程……来上大学吧!体验这款包含恋爱养成、模拟经营、文字剧情、角色扮演和带有策略意识的游戏,重启你人生中最青春的时光。
Why similar: Strategy 51.5%, Simulation 48.5%
- #46 Lumbermill
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BW Games
Windows
Build, Manage and Maintain a Lumber Mill deep in the Forest!
Why similar: Simulation 50.3%, Strategy 49.7%