- #1 BIGHARDSUN
60% 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 42.3%, Simulation 40.5%, Indie 17.2%
- #2 Initiative
60% 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 42.3%, Simulation 40.5%, Indie 17.2%
- #3 The Parchment - For The Realm
60% 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 42.3%, Simulation 40.5%, Indie 17.2%
- #4 Twisty Tumble (VR)
60% 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 42.3%, Simulation 40.5%, Indie 17.2%
- #5 Prison Planet
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SpringloadedPub: Springloaded
Windows
Intergalactic prison building adventure! Design and build your own intergalactic space-prison!
Why similar: Strategy 42.1%, Simulation 40.3%, Indie 17.6%
- #6 Space Battle Core
60% 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 42.5%, Simulation 40.7%, Indie 16.8%
- #7 MULE Returns
60% 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 41.9%, Simulation 40.2%, Indie 17.9%
- #8 Future Simulation World
60% matchMixed57% of 21 reviews2024
Dev: KANNADE
Windows
Drawing on the existing real-world data and current state-of-the-art research and exploration results, and taking into account historical data provided by the World Bank, a streamlined and relatively sensible data model that outlines all possible options for future development is built.
Why similar: Strategy 41.7%, Simulation 41.3%, Indie 17%
- #9 Extinction Protocol
59% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Drawblack
Windows · Mac · Linux
Extinction Protocol is a unique blend of strategy and adventure. Take control of a construction ship. Plan your fight against enigmatic war machines. Make the most of challenging missions and explore the ever-changing wasteland.
Why similar: Strategy 35.2%, Simulation 31.8%, Survival 14.3%, Indie 13.9%, 2D 4.8%
- #10 Family Ties
61% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: DoppaGames
Windows
Discover the power within you, challenge the hardships of life, and keep your family together in this epic game called 'Family Ties.' Take on the challenging tasks that await you and seize control of your life. Stand strong in the face of life's sudden twists because there's a hero within you!
Why similar: Simulation 34.4%, Strategy 34%, Survival 18.7%, 2D 7.5%, Indie 5.4%
- #11 Narco Tycoon
56% 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 42.7%, Simulation 40.2%, Indie 17.1%
- #12 Lumbermill
55% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BW Games
Windows
Build, Manage and Maintain a Lumber Mill deep in the Forest!
Why similar: Simulation 41.3%, Strategy 40.7%, Indie 18%
- #13 Movie World
55% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Zirijanov Games
Windows
In Movie World you can build your own movie studio. Produce entertaining and glamorous movies. Research new technologies to keep up with the industry. Expand into series, compete with other studios, receive the awards, create franchises and prevail in the movie business.
Why similar: Strategy 40.8%, Simulation 39.2%, Indie 16.7%, 2D 3.3%
- #14 Strange planet
54% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 玩个游戏工作室
Windows
We hope that we can grow together with the players and that they can give us valuable advice. We'll arrange a preemptive experience.
Why similar: Strategy 36.4%, Simulation 34.9%, Indie 14.9%, Survival 13.8%
- #15 Squirrel Forest
54% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Squadrant Games
Windows
Deforestation is an apocalypse for squirrels. Only a few trees are left standing. Squirrels are put in danger and forced to act. Two brothers Zen and Ven decide to restore harmony in the forest by uniting fellow survivors and embarking on a journey to replant the forest. They need you to help them!
Why similar: Strategy 41.8%, Simulation 40.8%, Indie 17.4%
- #16 Showtime! 2
53% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Myrtilus Entertainment
Windows
"Showtime! 2" let's you run your very own movie studio! Build your studio from the ground up and compete against rival studios to create movies your audiences want to see and develop new technology to stay relevant in the film industry.
Why similar: Strategy 42.4%, Simulation 40.6%, Indie 17%
- #17 IndustrySim Virtual Platform
52% 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%
- #18 Nature Zen
52% 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%
- #19 Unclaimed World
66% matchMixed50% of 216 reviews2016
Dev: Refactored Games OÜ
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Manage interstellar pioneers and their descendants in this detailed sci-fi colony sim. Centuries after planetfall, colonists are still struggling to gain foothold on their lush and alien planet. You settle on the frontier by carefully managing resources, production and different personalities.
Why similar: Simulation 37.9%, Strategy 36%, Survival 13.8%, Indie 12.3%
- #20 Lukewarm Ironclad
52% 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%
- #21 Balance of Kingdoms
52% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WoksOnStudios
Windows
Build, Battle and Balance!
Why similar: Strategy 42.3%, Simulation 40.5%, Indie 17.2%
- #22 Worldless: Mercenaries
52% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Owtsider Games
Windows
Worldless: Mercenaries is a fantasy-themed strategy and management game. Recruit, hire, equip and manage your mercenaries. Send them to explore the world, hunt treasures and trade among cities. They might find a dragon - or be found.
Why similar: Strategy 41.8%, Simulation 38.7%, Indie 16.4%, 2D 3.1%
- #23 Forsaken Realm
52% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Forester Games
Windows
Forsaken Realm is a building strategy game that challenges you to build your own empire. Settle down to build your new own kingdom, develop resources and grow into an economic power.
Why similar: Strategy 42.3%, Simulation 40.5%, Indie 17.2%
- #24 HIDE AND SEEK
52% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jamong Inc.Pub: Jamong Inc.
Windows
HIDE AND SEEK is a stealth action FPS game that is similar to popular asymmetric multi-player games in PC and mobile platforms, however, was reinterpreted into VR platform. The asymmetric match of 1 vs 3 is the major feature
Why similar: Strategy 42.8%, Simulation 39.7%, Indie 17.5%
- #25 Space World 2020
52% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Justin ParkPub: Intergalactic Education
Windows
Space World™ is an educational platform that tests, teaches, and excites players/students with science, technology, engineering, and math games.
Why similar: Strategy 41.9%, Simulation 40.8%, Indie 17.3%
- #26 Movie Maven: A Tycoon Game
52% 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 42.7%, Simulation 40.2%, Indie 17.1%
- #27 Global Aviation Dream
60% matchMixed42% of 36 reviews2021
Dev: Moon StreetPub: Wangshu Software
Windows
In Global Aviation Dream,you can build up your own airline company at any airport of this world. You can purchase or rent airliner,build up and manage your own airliner fleet,make your airliner's flight plan,operate your base hub,complete your route network,offer the best aviation transportation service for passengers and cargo owners...
Why similar: Simulation 43.6%, Strategy 39.5%, Indie 16.9%
- #28 Underflow
51% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Triple Hill InteractivePub: Grindstone
Windows
Explore the strange, underwater world of Underflow as you build your own biomechanical army by capturing enemy nanobots and recruiting them to your side. Use your own lifeforce to attack enemies – and heal allies – in a real-time strategy adventure like no other!
Why similar: Strategy 42.3%, Simulation 40.5%, Indie 17.2%
- #29 About how he earned a suite from T-Financial Platform in four months
51% matchNo user reviews
Dev: XenoAmess
Windows
Story about how he earned a suite from T-Financial Platform in four months.All characters appearing in this work are fictitious. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.
Why similar: Strategy 41.8%, Simulation 40.8%, Indie 17.4%
- #30 Indie Dev Simulator
60% matchMixed65% of 91 reviews2020
Dev: Egor MagurinPub: Indovers Studio
Windows · Mac
In this game, you're playing as game developer and encounter typical problems like eating and sleeping. You need to correctly allocate your time for human needs, hobbies and work, to live another day as indie developer.
Why similar: Simulation 42.6%, Strategy 40.8%, Indie 16.6%
- #31 Hive Quest
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cotton Drift Studio
Windows · Mac
Guide your insect tribe on an unusual journey through a mythical woodland filled with ancient magic, strange creatures & hidden mysteries. Uncover the secrets of the Old Orchard, find and train your very own woodland sprite and lead your Hive to victory!
Why similar: Strategy 42.3%, Simulation 40.5%, Indie 17.2%
- #32 HUNGER
64% matchMostly Negative32% of 21 reviews2017
Dev: Black Smerch
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 99%
HUNGER: Computer game in the genre of survival, telling the story of a lonely soldier, abandoned to an unexplored island. People say that there is life on this island and the settlers of this island are building their civilization there.
Why similar: Strategy 39.4%, Simulation 39%, Indie 16%, 2D 5.6%
- #33 DarkSpace 暗宇战纪
60% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2019
Dev: BlackSpace Games
Windows
DarkSpace is an old school turn-based tactics game in space with fully customizable ship refitting system, to let players experiment and define the unit's key stats and functionality. Your ship design will give you much more strategy options that you can only imagine but never try before.
Why similar: Strategy 43.1%, Simulation 39.4%, Indie 17.6%
- #34 AntQueen 3D
60% matchMixed65% of 79 reviews2019
Dev: Fernando DudkaPub: Les Technologies inVantage
Windows · Mac
Experience a game where you live through the cycle of an ant colony. You can dig your own tunnels, organize your colony, customize your army, but you need to survive every wave of attack!
Why similar: Strategy 42.5%, Simulation 40.7%, Indie 16.8%
- #35 Industrial Infection!
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dyrnwyn Games
Windows
Infect the world - and make a load of money!
Why similar: Strategy 43.4%, Simulation 39.7%, Indie 16.9%
- #36 Onslaught: Armoured Assault
60% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: Lazy Friday Studio
Windows
Survive the endless onslaught of space, as you create your fleet to take down aliens, pirates and the unknown.
Why similar: Strategy 42%, Simulation 40.3%, Indie 17.7%
- #37 Poly Universe
60% matchVery Positive87% of 124 reviews2018
Dev: Pouchmouse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Poly Universe is a survival city-building game in a galaxy where planets are only slightly larger than the colonists who inhabit them.
Why similar: Strategy 43.3%, Simulation 40.4%, Indie 16.3%
- #38 城市生存计划 / City Survival Project
60% matchMixed68% of 57 reviews2019
Dev: HAN GUANG
Windows · Mac
The player will play as someone trying to make it in the big city. Within 90 days, the game abstracts the difficulties, pressures, and choices in the form of continuous decision making. This decision-making game is based on a combination of talented and professional pathways, there are over dozens of career paths to advance and over 50...
Why similar: Strategy 41.7%, Simulation 40.9%, Indie 17.4%
- #39 nan
50% matchNo user reviews
Windows
Fight against weird purple objects with no end goal!
Why similar: Strategy 41.2%, Simulation 40.9%, Indie 18%
- #40 我是院长 - 模拟经营医院游戏
60% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2019
Dev: XGame
Windows
【培养医生】 1、游戏内所有医生通过招聘获得,医生拥有不同学历,学历影响医生通过临床职称考试的概率; 2、医生的临床职称影响其对不同疾病的治愈率,临床职称可通过参与每年2月份举行的临床职称考试提升; 3、医生的教学职称影响科室科研的成功率,教学职称科通过接受教学任务提升;
Why similar: Strategy 42.3%, Simulation 40.5%, Indie 17.2%
- #41 City Blocks
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dyrnwyn Games
Windows
City Blocks is a puzzle / deck-building game. Place city blocks so their pipes is aligned and earn new ones as you proceed through the game! A genre-blending game that removes micro management for a more puzzle-like approach to city planning.
Why similar: Strategy 41.9%, Simulation 40.2%, Indie 18%
- #42 Creation and Conquest:The Future War
60% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2019
Dev: Noelone
Windows
Players need to design their own DIY Infantrys, Vehicles, and even Aircraft. In the game through DIY It can create hundreds and thousands type of combat units, according to the opponent's tactics, research and development of restraint of the opponent's weapons is the key to victory.
Why similar: Strategy 42.3%, Simulation 40.5%, Indie 17.2%
- #43 Crypto Crisis: Education Edition
60% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: Armoured Beans
Windows · Mac · Linux
Let's help Principal Trotter and technology teacher Kieran build the school of the future. The Education Edition is a simplified and easier to play version of the original Crypto Crisis that has been designed for a younger audience and more casual players.
Why similar: Strategy 42.3%, Simulation 40.5%, Indie 17.2%
- #44 ポエニ戦争 地中海の稲妻
60% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: 白新社
Windows · Mac
第二次ポエニ戦争を舞台とするストラテジーゲーム。
Why similar: Strategy 42.3%, Simulation 40.5%, Indie 17.2%
- #45 三国宏图(Great Cause Of The Three Kingdoms)
60% matchMixed54% of 35 reviews2019
Dev: happyzzy.com
Windows
"Great Cause Of The Three Kingdoms" is a strategy game based on the strategy of war and combined with simulation operation (SLG). Players will control the power of the Three Kingdoms during the game, and lead the Three Kingdoms to conquer the Three Kingdoms (or even Asia).
Why similar: Strategy 43.3%, Simulation 39.8%, Indie 16.9%
- #46 Climatic Survival: Northern Storm
60% match6 user reviews33% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: Johannes Förth
Windows · Linux
Northern Storm is a build strategy game where a blizzard comes along and destroys your builds. After climate change caused a deadly cold storm, survival can only be achieved through strict management of resources. Remember that I am only one developer without a team, so don't expect a large game.
Why similar: Strategy 43.4%, Simulation 39.7%, Indie 16.9%
- #47 Bare Metal
60% matchVery Positive86% of 95 reviews2017
Dev: Michael McCartneyPub: Blue Mana
Windows · Mac
A fast-paced tug-of-war game.
Why similar: Strategy 41.6%, Simulation 39.9%, Indie 18.6%
- #48 Rasen no Sora
60% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: Gorilla Cafe
Windows
"Spiral Universe" "Space Fleet x Character Game" Battle of Delusion Fleet.
Why similar: Strategy 43%, Simulation 40%, Indie 17%
- #49 One Hour Left
60% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Red Sun
Windows
Espionage is hard work. You will have to get to the enemy base and pretend to be your own among strangers. Can you cope with your task and can you prevent a war? But remember that you only have one hour left. But remember that you only have one hour left.
Why similar: Simulation 42.2%, Strategy 39.8%, Indie 17.9%
- #50 Tempest Citadel
60% matchMostly Positive73% of 60 reviews2018
Dev: Aartform Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Tempest Citadel is a base building simulation set on a storm-ruled planet with a vivid sci-fi story. Build a mighty Citadel in the clouds for your crew of explorers and conquer the deadly planet below in automated squad battles!
Why similar: Strategy 43.4%, Simulation 39.7%, Indie 16.9%
- #51 Colony Prospector
60% matchPositive83% of 23 reviews2018
Dev: Colonial Life
Windows · Mac · Linux
Colony Prospecting - the most profitable occupation on Earth, or the quickest way to bankruptcy. That's if the aliens don't kill you first.
Why similar: Strategy 42.3%, Simulation 40.5%, Indie 17.2%
- #52 Fakespearean: Overdramatic
60% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Globe GuysPub: Octopus 8 Studios Ltd
Windows
Congratulations! You now own the Globe Theatre! Set in the Tudor period, Fakespearean: Overdramatic gives you the chance to run one of the most famous theatres in the world before it reached the popularity it's known for today. It's up to you to put on a show and bring success to the Globe.
Why similar: Strategy 42.3%, Simulation 40.5%, Indie 17.2%
- #53 Potemkin
60% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: Vasily Wosck
Windows · Mac
Potemkin is a sandbox strategy game! Build any map you can imagine! Conquer your enemies! Play on massive maps with hundreds of players at once! Simulate any real or fictional war! Play against a very strong and flexible artificial intelligence. Share your maps simply by copy-pasting them onto Reddit!
Why similar: Strategy 42.6%, Simulation 40.8%, Indie 16.6%
- #54 TinyWar high-speed
60% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2018
Dev: Masakazu YanaiPub: Rutenn no oheya
Windows
8bit style RTS! You can win at high speed by a speed button. You can win a stage in 5-10 minutes. Easy operation. Your color is "Red". You build "Factory". -> Creates Units! You build "Fortress". -> Atacks Units! When you occupy all towns, you win. You get Buildings and Special Powers.
Why similar: Strategy 42.3%, Simulation 40.5%, Indie 17.2%
- #55 Buy Low Sell High
60% matchMixed53% of 17 reviews2018
Dev: Red Fox Studios
Windows
Buy Low Sell High is a stock market game made to be easy to learn, fast-paced, and fun. The goal is to make as much money as you can starting with just $5,000. Good luck, have fun!
Why similar: Strategy 42.3%, Simulation 40.5%, Indie 17.2%
- #56 冒险公会 Adventurer Guild
60% matchMixed49% of 35 reviews2018
Dev: DyingCatPub: INDIEGAMES.CN
Windows
在各种权势之间周旋,为市民提供福祉,招募冒险家,完成委托,经营属于自己的冒险公会。
Why similar: Strategy 43.1%, Simulation 39.4%, Indie 17.6%
- #57 Factory Manager
60% matchMixed55% of 20 reviews2018
Dev: StainlessHeart
Windows
Factory Manager is a game about development of your own manufacturing business from scratch. You are going to take loans, hire stuff, buy machines and materials, produce goods according to the recipes and be prepared for the various risks inherent in any business.
Why similar: Simulation 41.6%, Strategy 41.5%, Indie 16.9%
- #58 Jump To Die!!
60% matchMostly Positive74% of 91 reviews2017
Dev: WnMStudio
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Now you have a chance to operate your own company....of suicide!
Why similar: Strategy 41.7%, Simulation 41.3%, Indie 17%
- #59 Star Tactics Redux
60% matchVery Positive87% of 60 reviews2016
Dev: Devil's Dozen Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Turn-based strategy game full of spacefleet battles. 30+ hours of gameplay, randomized battles, huge campaign with different ways of completion. Experience infinite tactical situations and outsmart the tricky AI using dozens of ships and special abilities.
Why similar: Strategy 44.1%, Simulation 38.6%, Indie 17.2%