- #1 Music Wars Empire
94% matchMixed46% of 179 reviews2016
Dev: Antuan JohnsonPub: Music Wars
Windows
Take the role of a manager or CEO of a record label, and try to make your mark on the music industry!
Why similar: Music 40.9%, Simulation 19.7%, Strategy 19.5%, Management 17%, Indie 2.9%
- #2 Music Band Manager
90% matchMixed54% of 360 reviews2017
Dev: Hamsters Gaming
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Always dreamed of creating your own music band? We will realize your dream! Record songs, release albums and manage group activities! With the advancement of the group, managers will help you, and you will also have to face more than one difficult choice. Compete for a place in the top 100! Conquer the whole world!
Why similar: Music 40.9%, Management 16.3%, Simulation 11.4%, Life Sim 11.4%, Strategy 8.8%
- #3 Rock God Tycoon
89% matchMostly Positive72% of 314 reviews2017
Dev: Fern NigroPub: EmberWulf
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Create, manage, and guide your very own band to success!
Why similar: Music 53.8%, Management 27.3%, Simulation 16.5%, Indie 2.3%
- #4 A Story of a Band
87% matchPositive95% of 37 reviews2018
Dev: Hot Byte Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Listening to contemporary hit songs can be a traumatizing experience. Protect your mental health, say no to bad music and return to the golden age of rock with A Story of a Band. 100% attitude guaranteed.
Why similar: Music 45.8%, Simulation 25.4%, Strategy 25.2%, Indie 3.7%
- #5 RapStar Tycoon
87% matchMostly Negative22% of 23 reviews2018
Dev: MadOptimist Games
Windows
Become a rap star in RapStar Tycoon. Walk the path from an unknown artist to a world-class star. Create songs participate in rap battles, shoot a music video. Live your music!
Why similar: Music 39.1%, Simulation 21.6%, Strategy 20.1%, Management 16.3%, Indie 3%
- #6 Drummer Talent VR
78% matchMixed57% of 49 reviews2017
Dev: Tungsten Games
Windows
Drummer Talent VR is a drumming simulation VR music game. Everyone can be a drum talent, come and join us.
Why similar: Music 79.1%, Simulation 18.2%, Indie 2.7%
- #7 Rising Star 2
76% matchVery Positive94% of 666 reviews2020
Dev: Gilligames
Windows · Mac
Start a band, and take on the world in this music industry simulation/role-playing game. Success doesn't come without hard work, and making connections in your local music scene is the only path to stardom.
Why similar: Music 46.9%, Management 19.9%, Strategy RPG 15.9%, Simulation 11.5%, RPG 3.9%
- #8 RIFF VR for Arcades
77% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Imex Media Inc
Windows
RIFF VR for arcades allows everyone to become a VR rockstar. Its levels of difficulty, leaderboards, customization mode, interactive environments, and rock solid song selection is a crowd pleaser!
Why similar: Music 57.5%, Simulation 31.7%, RPG 10.9%
- #9 MusicLabeLManager 2K21
76% matchNo user reviews2028
Dev: ONETEAMSTUDIO
Windows
Music Tycoon 2K21, singles, concert tours, streaming services and much more! Create your Music Empire!
Why similar: Music 41.9%, Management 14.5%, Text-Based 14.1%, Simulation 11.6%, Strategy 10.7%
- #10 Hotel Keeper
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MakeThings
Windows
Start with an empty building and run your hotel: attract guests, clean rooms, gain windfalls or return lost items, while keeping an eye out for suspicious characters, gradually realizing your dream of a star-rated hotel.
Why similar: Life Sim 20.9%, Simulation 20.3%, Strategy 18.7%, Strategy RPG 17.5%, Management 14.2%
- #11 Movie Business - Die Welt der Filme
72% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2026
Dev: SchnoxCore
Windows
"Have you ever dreamed of diving into the glamorous and cutthroat world of film? Not as a star on the red carpet, but as the driving force behind it – as the tycoon who builds empires, discovers talent, and writes film history?"
Why similar: Shop Keeper 24.9% ★, Simulation 21.8%, Strategy 19.7%, Strategy RPG 18.9%, Management 13.3%
- #12 Remote Life Simulator
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: dyvoker
Windows
Work remotely, build skills, earn money, and upgrade your life. Become a professional remote worker in this life simulation game!
Why similar: Simulation 24.7%, Life Sim 23.5%, Strategy 22.2%, Management 14.3%, Clicker 13.6%
- #13 SECONDED
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Caeli Studios
Windows
Seconded is a strategy-driven tavern management game about assigning the right companion to the right problem under pressure and uncertainty. Each request hides its true requirements, forcing you to read situations carefully rather than rely on explicit instructions.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 26.3% ★, Strategy 21.3%, Strategy RPG 19.9%, Management 13.9%, Text-Based 10.6%
- #14 Unmanned helicopter
73% matchMixed61% of 18 reviews2018
Dev: Laush Dmitriy SergeevichPub: Laush Studio
Windows
Is a helicopter flight simulator. Control the helicopter and move along the points of your route, and then make a safe landing on the landing pad to complete the level. Prove to yourself and your friends that you are the best pilot!
Why similar: Music 56.3%, Simulation 36.9%, Indie 5.5%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #15 Smartphone Tycoon
72% matchMixed53% of 1,658 reviews2019
Dev: Roastery Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
«Smartphone Tycoon» — unique business simulator. Create your own company for the production of smartphones! Your main goal will be to achieve worldwide recognition and take the company to the temple of fame of the global market.
Why similar: Management 36.1%, Simulation 31.5%, Strategy 27.8%, Indie 3.8%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #16 我是首富
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: zhzmPub: zjqhwlkj
Windows
Dive into "Be The Richest"! Build your empire from a small stall to global corporations. Enjoy idle & strategic gameplay as you invest, upgrade, and compete with tycoons. Chase your billion-dollar dream in this fun sim game. Can you become the wealthiest?
Why similar: Shop Keeper 24.4% ★, Simulation 20.6%, Strategy 18.7%, Strategy RPG 18.4%, Management 11.6%
- #17 Movie Maven: A Tycoon Game
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chapultepec Studios
Windows · Mac
With Movie Maven Tycoon lead a mini-major studio to success in an engaging and fully simulated box office environment. Avoid bankruptcy and grow by building up a roster of capable actors, producing ever larger films, securing valuable screenplays, and attracting the best directors.
Why similar: Strategy 32.9%, Simulation 32.7%, Management 13.5%, Strategy RPG 8.8%, RPG 6.6%
- #18 Late Night Empire
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ThroneGutter
Windows
Build your dream late-night TV empire in this deep management sim. Book celebrity guests, shape your show's identity, hire staff, craft unforgettable episodes, and battle rival networks for ratings, relevance, and cultural dominance in a living entertainment world of fame.
Why similar: Simulation 29.7%, Strategy 26.5%, Text-Based 21.5%, Management 21.4%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #19 Tech Executive Tycoon
72% matchVery Negative17% of 53 reviews2018
Dev: WEB Gaming Entertainment
Windows
Tech Executive Tycoon is a simulation, strategy, role playing game that places you in the seat of CEO and entrepreneur of your very own tech company. Can you take your company to the top with top of the line products? Can you command a world class group of employees?
Why similar: Management 33%, Simulation 29.2%, Strategy 25.7%, RPG 8.5%, Indie 3.6%
- #20 Airport Master
72% matchMostly Negative26% of 58 reviews2017
Dev: STICLI Games
Windows
Very detailed game about airport management and aviation in general, including Real World aircraft, procedures, IFR\VFR traffic, ATC, resources, upgrades and sounds! Enjoy the Ultimate Airport Management Experience!
Why similar: Simulation 35%, Strategy 34.6%, Management 30.4%
- #21 No Pineapple Left Behind
71% matchMixed51% of 43 reviews2016
Dev: Subaltern Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dehumanize kids and make money.
Why similar: Strategy 33.5%, Management 32%, Simulation 30.2%, Indie 4.3%
- #22 Vegas: Make It Big™
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 165 reviews2006
Dev: DeepredPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 55.4 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Develop a state-of-the art Las Vegas resort complex, using all the money and management skill you can. Customers on the living, breathing Las Vegas boulevard are Notoriously hard to satisfy - can you win the hearts and wallets of Vegas? Amazing real-time 3D graphics show off your resort to the max.
Why similar: Management 42.1%, Strategy 35.5%, Simulation 22.4%
- #23 Impresario (Theater Tycoon)
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Förderer der Kusnte Games
Windows
No swords. No space marines. Just passion, pressure, and performance—every note matters. Behind-the-scenes theater through eras: manage rehearsals, explore scores, navigate intrigue, ambition & reputation.
Why similar: Music 50.8%, Simulation 17.4%, Strategy 16.4%, Management 14.2%, Indie 0.8%
- #24 Circuits
69% matchVery Positive89% of 2,102 reviews2014
Dev: Digital Tentacle
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Simple in concept, but very challenging and rewarding,Circuits is a puzzle game that requires careful listening to complete each level. The goal of Circuits : piece together the different parts of a song. Sounds easy, but maybe not.
Why similar: Music 97.1%, Indie 2.5%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #25 Tavern Tycoon - Dragon's Hangover
69% matchMixed67% of 831 reviews2019
Dev: Terapoly
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Run your fantasy RPG tavern - let travellers take shelter for the night and serve 'em the best mead of their life with a good dose of humor.
Why similar: Management 46.6%, Simulation 28.1%, Strategy 22.5%, Indie 2.9%
- #26 Seishin - Virtual Rhythm
70% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: Sean Reilly
Windows
Seishin is a virtual reality rhythm game where the goal is to hit targets the beat of the music. Use your pair of magical drumsticks to hit targets, follow sliders and spin spinners. A strong combination of timing and precision is key to achieving success.
Why similar: Music 93.6%, Indie 6.4%
- #27 Disco Simulator
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 210 reviews2024
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Disco Simulator is a tycoon type game based on club management. Your task will be to set up the club from scratch, put up walls, arrange furniture, hire staff, plan events, invite artists, put on concerts. Create your own club!
Why similar: Music 50.2%, Management 22.4%, Simulation 14.3%, Strategy 10.6%, Indie 1.8%
- #28 Percussive VR
68% matchPositive80% of 15 reviews2020
Dev: Jamhack Games
Windows
Percussive VR is a collection of virtual musical instruments you can play in your home! Learn, practice, perform, or just play — your own creativity is the limit.
Why similar: Music 81.8%, Simulation 17.4%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #29 Wall Street Tycoon
69% matchMixed41% of 131 reviews2019
Dev: Red Fox Studios
Windows
Wall Street Tycoon is a business simulation game where you’re the CEO of a new investment company. Your job is to grow the company, hire employees, and manage the business!
Why similar: Simulation 33.9%, Strategy 33.6%, Management 26.5%, Indie 4.9%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #30 AliveInVR
69% matchMixed50% of 10 reviews2017
Dev: AliveIn Tech Ltd.
Windows
Control Ableton Live from VR. Ever wanted to use a giant Push or Launchpad from within VR? AliveInVR controls Ableton Live allowing you to trigger clips, play instruments and mix with a giant 3D Controllerist interface in VR.
Why similar: Music 93.4%, Indie 6.6%
- #31 淫御天下
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MASOBU Studio
Windows
在《淫御天下》中,你将以皇帝之身统御天下,游走于宫廷权谋、与后宫情感之间。安定后宫风格各异的爱妃,与邻国结交同盟,通过深思熟虑的策略选择,打造一个属于你的“以淫为本”的盛世王朝。
Why similar: Management 24.4%, Strategy RPG 20.7%, Strategy 19.8%, Simulation 14.4%, Text-Based 13.1%
- #32 MetalGods
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dream Visual ProductionsPub: Dream VIsual Productions
Windows
Live the metal dream. Rise from bedroom musician to stadium legend in this deep career simulation. Write songs, record albums, recruit bandmates, and compete against real licensed bands and procedurally generated rivals. Your metal empire starts now. FORGE YOUR LEGACY
Why similar: Life Sim 24.3%, Simulation 20.8%, Management 15.4%, Music 14.9%, Immersive Sim 9.1%
- #33 NPC Simulator
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Wasabi Games StudioPub: Wasabi Games Publish
Windows
NPC SIMULATOR is a game where you can finally become that boring NPC! No swords or spells. Your job is to give out quests, fix crooked textures, and do whatever it takes to keep players from reporting bugs. Hang in there!
Why similar: Management 32.1%, Simulation 22.5%, Shop Keeper 21.8% ★, Life Sim 12.8%, RPG 7.7%
- #34 Cosmic DJ
68% matchVery Positive88% of 1,054 reviews2014
Dev: Gl33kPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Cosmic DJ is a quick, "pick-up and play" musical experience about the joy of music creation for budding intergalactic musicians of all skill levels. Set among the stars, you will strive to become the legendary Cosmic DJ through six musical adventures as you’re tasked with repairing the all-important “Jamtennas” and bring...
Why similar: Music 96.2%, Indie 3.8%
- #35 Please Subscribe: Streamer Career
66% matchVery Positive83% of 129 reviews2022
Dev: Raptor Claw Games
Windows
Please Subscribe is the sequel to Gamer Career Tycoon from 2018. Develop your own livestream channel from the ground up. Manage and operate, overcome challenges, learn new tricks in order to rise in the charts, and possibly, become the next big internet superstar.
Why similar: Management 23.4%, Simulation 22.7%, Strategy 20.2%, Life Sim 20.2%, RPG 5.7%
- #36 Smooth Operators
67% matchMostly Positive71% of 288 reviews2014
Dev: Heydeck Games
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Smooth Operators is an advanced simulation where you take control of a call center company and lead it to financial success! Watch your company become alive and grow while your building reach the highest skyline. What type of CEO will you be?
Why similar: Management 39.3%, Simulation 29.4%, Strategy 26.7%, Indie 3.8%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #37 The Terminal 2
68% matchMostly Negative26% of 176 reviews2014
Dev: FrameLineNetwork
Windows
'The Terminal 2' game is a realistic airport management game. Land, park, unload, load, fuel and take off your fleet. The better you play the more planes you get every game-day. Expand your airport with more jetways, runways and terminal buildings. Connect the local transportation to get more passengers to your Terminal complex.
Why similar: Simulation 39.5%, Strategy 37.8%, Management 22.6%
- #38 MHL
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Marcotte
Windows
Recruit, train, equip, and build the ultimate team.
Why similar: Strategy 47.9%, Management 16.4%, Strategy RPG 14.1%, Text-Based 12.4%, Simulation 6.5%
- #39 Plot Twist
65% matchMixed48% of 33 reviews2025
Dev: Sagittarius Fox
Windows
Welcome to Plot Twist, where you take on the role of an ambitious writer in a world of stories and inspiration. You will manage your own writing career, create bestsellers, gain fans, and shape the history of literature! Your success depends on making the right decisions and your creativity!
Why similar: Management 30.6%, Life Sim 27%, Simulation 16.3%, Strategy 13.5%, Immersive Sim 10.8%
- #40 E-commerce Simulation
64% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Picelu
Windows
Start your dream online store, pack your box, ship your orders, and make a name for yourself in the city! E-commerce Simulation is waiting for you.
Why similar: Simulation 25.9%, Management 25.9%, Strategy 20.4%, Life Sim 19.3%, Immersive Sim 7.3%
- #41 MIRAGE
66% matchVery Positive84% of 112 reviews2018
Dev: MIRAGE VR
Windows
Be immersed in a transcendental experience that brings your music to life. Use your own music and watch the environment react. Play music in any music player and MIRAGE will listen and respond. This is a world-class music visualizer.
Why similar: Music 71.5%, Simulation 24.9%, Indie 3.6%
- #42 怪诞乐园
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 不秃头工作室
Windows
恭喜你通过面试,成为这个乐园的检票处的一员,在这动荡的时代,有一份工作是十分令人羡慕的...
Why similar: Management 25.4%, Strategy 19.8%, Simulation 16.3%, Life Sim 10.7%, RPG 9%
- #43 Party Tycoon
66% matchMixed48% of 390 reviews2017
Dev: Pinokl GamesPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Manage your dream nightclub in Party Hard Tycoon, a business simulation game where you're tasked with throwing the most profitable party ever. It takes place in the same universe as tinyBuild's 2015 hit Party Hard.
Why similar: Simulation 38.6%, Strategy 34.5%, Management 21.9%, Indie 5%
- #44 Musician
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: ZhangHaiLong
Windows
A musician is a game that can generate animated music, and you can freely import the MIDI orbit in the game. Play the favorite music and write the music that belongs to your own step by step.
Why similar: Music 68.1%, Simulation 27.6%, Indie 4.3%
- #45 Lumbermill
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BW Games
Windows
Build, Manage and Maintain a Lumber Mill deep in the Forest!
Why similar: Simulation 37.4%, Strategy 35.1%, Management 21.8%, Indie 5.7%
- #46 Gym Rat Simulator
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Digital Experiment
Windows
Grow a failing gym. Expand the facility, order and move equipment, run the gym shop. Hire staff and coaches. Train your own character. Compete in fitness contest to reach 5 stars.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 31.4% ★, Life Sim 26.8%, Simulation 26.3%, Management 14.8%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #47 Tube Tycoon
65% matchMostly Positive77% of 600 reviews2018
Dev: Teal Fire
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The only game of its kind where you can feel like a real internet celebrity! Record videos, interact with your subscribers, buy better equipment and gain fame!
Why similar: Management 34%, Simulation 31.5%, Strategy 29%, Indie 4%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #48 StepX
65% matchMostly Positive78% of 93 reviews2017
Dev: LillyWelland inc.Pub: Bitlock Studio
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 35%
The most popular music game is now available on steam. The easiest way to realize your musical ideas is with just a few mouse clicks. In front of you is a panel with notes with different musical instruments. You can adjust the tempo, volume, tonality. You can import and export your creations.
Why similar: Music 57.1%, Simulation 37.4%, Indie 5.6%
- #49 Academy Life
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SC Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Academy Life is a text-based life simulation RPG set in a dynamic open world where your choices matter.
Why similar: Life Sim 22.9%, Strategy RPG 17.7%, Simulation 15.4%, Strategy 14.8%, Management 11.6%
- #50 Anime Studio Saga
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Night Llama Games
Windows
Embark on Anime Studio Saga! Go from a Manga Artist living with your mom to establishing your anime studio, create chart-topping series, developing talent, and pioneer new stories. Ascend to industry leadership, captivating a global fanbase as the unparalleled anime visionary!
Why similar: Simulation 35.9%, Strategy 32.1%, Management 28.8%, Indie 1.7%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #51 Pawn Legends
64% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Project GAMMA
Windows
Welcome to the most realistic Pawn Shop Simulator out there! It is time to make the dream a reality-open your own unique Pawn Shop in stunning Sunset Bay, and become #1 Pawn Shop in the Region! Pawn Shop Management, Buy and Sell, Negotiate, Upgrade and Expand, and so much more!
Why similar: Management 25.8%, Simulation 24.8%, Life Sim 22.9%, Strategy 19.3%, Immersive Sim 6.5%
- #52 Blind Box Shop Simulator
64% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NovaraGames
Windows · Mac
Open your own blind box store in the anime city of Akihabara. Stock the shelves with the latest blind boxes, or unbox them to collect rare hidden editions. Create a trendy blind box shop that attracts customers and expands your business.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 32.7% ★, Life Sim 22.7%, Simulation 17.7%, Management 17.5%, Immersive Sim 9.1%
- #53 Trivia Vault: Classic Rock Trivia 2
64% matchMixed59% of 125 reviews2017
Dev: Ripknot Systems
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 12%
Play as a contestant in a gameshow called Trivia Vault Classic Rock Trivia 2. Answer classic rock trivia questions as quickly as you can, the faster you answer the higher the cash value. Correct answers lock in the digit code for the vault, 10 correct answers cracks the vault and awards bonus cash.
Why similar: Music 34%, Simulation 25.5%, Strategy 24.4%, Text-Based 12.8%, Indie 2.5%
- #54 Nightscape City
63% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: Gurup Studios
Windows
Nightscape City is nightclub management simulation. Manage your nightclub, buy new music, unlock new drinks, grow your empire!
Why similar: Music 45.1%, Management 17.9%, Life Sim 15.3%, Simulation 12.9%, Immersive Sim 6.9%
- #55 Game Tycoon 1.5
65% matchOverwhelmingly Negative15% of 663 reviews2014
Dev: Sunlight Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Welcome to the Game Industry!The year is 1982. Three young entrepreneurs discover the computer and potential to strike it rich in the Games Industry! Their love for computer games is a common bond that they all share but they are also in fierce competition with one another in a race to build a successful Games Development House…They...
Why similar: Simulation 47.9%, Strategy 26.5%, Management 25.6%