- #1 Global City
97% matchMixed69% of 1,440 reviews2021
Dev: Red Brix WallPub: MY.GAMES
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 32.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Become the mayor and build the city of your dreams! In this game, anything is possible. Whatever you can imagine in a city-building and development simulator, you can do. Start from the very beginning and unlock new possibilities for developing your city in Global City!
Why similar: City Builder 19.6%, Time Management 17%, Capitalism 15.9%, Economy 13.5%, Management 7.8%
- #2 SimAirport
96% matchMostly Positive79% of 4,050 reviews2020
Dev: LVGameDev LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 21.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Build & Manage Your Airport. An International Hub or a Regional Masterpiece -- it's up to you. Buy more land to scale out, or escalators to scale up with MULTIPLE FLOORS. You're in full control in this modern business management tycoon!
Why similar: City Builder 34.9%, Economy 23.3%, Management 16%, Strategy 7.9%, Simulation 6%
- #3 Virtual City Playground®: Build Your Metropolis
96% matchVery Positive87% of 1,112 reviews2026
Dev: G5 Entertainment AB
Windows
Relaxing city builder where you grow a vibrant metropolis, produce goods, manage transit and build iconic landmarks at your own pace.
Why similar: City Builder 44.9%, Time Management 14.3%, Isometric 12.3%, Management 7%, Casual 6.5%
- #4 Airport CEO
95% matchVery Positive83% of 8,359 reviews2021
Dev: Apog Labs
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 27.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Build and manage an international airport!
Why similar: Capitalism 22.6%, City Builder 20.7%, Economy 15.6%, Management 13.2%, Resource Management 7.8%
- #5 Empire City Simulator
94% matchMixed58% of 101 reviews2024
Dev: Red Brix Wall
Windows
Become a ruler and build the ancient city of your dreams in Empire City! Unlock new opportunities for your city's prosperity, gain the support of the gods, construct grand buildings, and create unique infrastructure. Transform a small settlement into a magnificent center of civilization!
Why similar: City Builder 28.3%, Time Management 14.9%, Economy 12.9%, Isometric 12.4%, Strategy 8.1%
- #6 Airline Manager
94% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,348 reviews2021
Dev: Trophy Games
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 37.7 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Create and manage your own airline. Create both passenger and cargo routes all over the world while you upgrade and expand your fleet of airplanes and airports. Airline Manager is among the most realistic of its genre - so prove yourself and beat your friends and other real life managers.
Why similar: Economy 33%, Management 20%, Simulation 15.2%, Strategy 14.4%, Resource Management 7.2%
- #7 Terminal One
93% matchMixed67% of 97 reviews2025
Dev: Terminal Reality
Windows
Airport building and light business tycoon game. Build up an airport providing cargo, maintenance, and passenger service. Choose which upgrades to invest in, manage policies, organize finances, optimize layouts, and balance carbon emissions.
Why similar: City Builder 35%, Economy 19.8%, Strategy 13.3%, Management 12.6%, Simulation 8.4%
- #8 Holyday City: Reloaded
92% matchVery Positive81% of 1,642 reviews2018
Dev: Holyday Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 115.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Build, manage & grow your city in Holyday City: Reloaded! An idle clicker game where you're the business tycoon, expanding your metropolis. Master resource & time management to upgrade businesses and thrive. Experience the ultimate town builder adventure with Holyday City.
Why similar: Capitalism 42.7%, Time Management 22.1%, Management 12.7%, Resource Management 5.9%, Casual 4.9%
- #9 Farm Manager World
91% matchMixed69% of 652 reviews2025
Dev: Cleversan GamesPub: Sim Farm S.A.
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Dive into the agricultural life with Farm Manager World! Manage your own farm across vibrant global locations, cultivate exotic crops, and build your agribusiness empire. Welcome to sustainable farming at its finest.
Why similar: City Builder 19.7%, Time Management 18.7%, Capitalism 15.9%, Economy 12.3%, Management 10.4%
- #10 Pocket City 2
90% matchVery Positive94% of 146 reviews2025
Dev: Codebrew Games Inc.
Windows · Mac
A city-building game with a unique twist—step inside and experience your city firsthand! Plan roads, zones, and infrastructure while growing your economy, managing resources, and unlocking special buildings. Host events, build mega projects, and watch your city thrive in a dynamic world.
Why similar: City Builder 35.5%, Economy 20.3%, Capitalism 20.1%, Strategy 9.8%, Casual 4.5%
- #11 Megapolis
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 165 reviews2016
Dev: Lonely Troops
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.4 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 28.7%, Time Management 19.1%, Simulation 17.2%, Management 9%, Isometric 9%
- #12 City Bus Manager
89% matchVery Positive91% of 2,878 reviews2024
Dev: PeDePe GbRPub: Aerosoft GmbH
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 39.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Build your own bus depot from scratch and create your personal bus routes in City Bus Manager. Play in your own hometown or any famous city in the world with real map data. Buy buses, maintain them, take care of your staff and lead your bus company to become the #1 in town!
Why similar: Capitalism 26.4%, Economy 23%, Management 16.2%, Time Management 15.7%, Simulation 8.4%
- #13 Transport INC
88% matchMixed70% of 1,084 reviews2020
Dev: DIGIFOXPub: Games Operators
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Become the manager of the largest transport corporation ever! Create new planes, bus, trains and truck connections. Optimize them to ever-changing demands and adapt to unexpected events. Beat the competition. Connect cities all around the real world map!
Why similar: Time Management 23.3%, Economy 22.3%, Management 15.5%, Realistic 9.1%, Strategy 8.2%
- #14 Transport Tycoon Deluxe
87% matchMixed57% of 60 reviews2026
Dev: Chris SawyerPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
Transport Tycoon Deluxe challenges you to become the ultimate Transport Tycoon by creating a transit empire. Build a network of trains, trucks, ships, planes, and more to grow your business, make money, and fend off rivals in this 1995 building sim from Chris Sawyer.
Why similar: City Builder 22.6%, Time Management 21.4%, Capitalism 17.5%, Economy 11.2%, Management 7.1%
- #15 Townopolis
89% matchMixed67% of 141 reviews2016
Dev: Lonely Troops
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 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: Time Management 26.3%, City Builder 25.1%, Simulation 13%, Management 10.8%, Isometric 9.9%
- #16 Train Valley World
86% matchMixed70% of 302 reviews2024
Dev: FlazmPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Train Valley World is an engrossing transport tycoon inspired by the genre classics. Build and manage efficient railroads across the globe, create sophisticated logistics chains, design your own levels, and become a business mogul – solo or in multiplayer!
Why similar: City Builder 19.2%, Time Management 18.7%, Capitalism 18.4%, Economy 12.6%, Management 9.2%
- #17 Power to the People
86% matchVery Positive81% of 557 reviews2022
Dev: Rhombico GamesPub: Crytivo
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.7 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 23.4%, Economy 17.7%, Time Management 13.9%, Management 12.8%, Isometric 9.9%
- #18 Transit King Tycoon
85% matchMixed63% of 144 reviews2025
Dev: Trophy Games
Windows
Build a thriving trucking empire as the manager of a growing logistics company in this exciting tycoon game. Manage a diverse fleet of trucks, semi-trucks, buses, and even ships as you transport goods and expand your empire!
Why similar: City Builder 31.5%, Capitalism 18.5%, Isometric 11.8%, Economy 11.6%, Strategy 9.2%
- #19 Fly Corp
83% matchVery Positive85% of 3,423 reviews2023
Dev: KishMish Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Develop your own transport network in different regions and cities: open new routes, buy and upgrade new planes, and increase airport capacity!
Why similar: Time Management 43.8%, Management 23.1%, Strategy 13.1%, Simulation 9.6%, Casual 5.8%
- #20 Transport Fever 3
82% matchMixed69% of 1,007 reviews2026
Dev: Urban GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Transport Fever 3, the ultimate transport tycoon returns, bigger, deeper, and more dynamic than ever. Build the routes that transform the world across land, sea, and sky using over a century of evolving transport options. Design and build your ideal transport network.
Why similar: City Builder 27.5%, Economy 17.1%, Time Management 15.5%, Management 13.2%, Simulation 6.6%
- #21 My Sunny Resort
84% matchMixed55% of 248 reviews2018
Dev: upjers
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Are you ready for a vacation? Then treat yourself to one! Experience My Sunny Resort – a unique simulation with a holiday feel. In this tycoon you open your own resort. Play free now and put your hotel management skills to the test!
Why similar: City Builder 31.8%, Management 14.5%, Economy 11.4%, Isometric 10.1%, Simulation 6.7%
- #22 Mayor Match: City Builder & Match-3
81% matchVery Positive92% of 90 reviews2026
Dev: G5 Entertainment AB
Windows
Become the Mayor in a unique game that blends thrilling match-3 puzzles with strategic city building!
Why similar: City Builder 41.6%, Isometric 13%, Simulation 12.6%, Management 9.8%, Casual 7.9%
- #23 Jumbo Airport Story
82% matchVery Positive91% of 392 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Just imagine: your own world-famous airport! A game with sky-high levels of fun!
Why similar: City Builder 41.8%, Strategy 14.5%, Simulation 12%, Economy 11.4%, Management 9.7%
- #24 Airport Control 27
81% matchMostly Positive69% of 160 reviews2026
Dev: CCC Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Airport Control is a next-generation 3D ATC simulation. Take the positions at airports worldwide—marshalling taxis, sequencing departures, and spacing arrivals. Remember: Safe, orderly, expeditious.
Why similar: Time Management 29.8%, Management 18.5%, Strategy 13.9%, Simulation 12%, Realistic 6.8%
- #25 Festival Tycoon 🎪
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 232 reviews2022
Dev: Johannes GäblerPub: Future Friends Games
Windows
A micro-management sim about music festivals! Design the perfect festival grounds in ‘create’ mode, then manage the event itself in ‘live’ mode! Book bands, sign deals, plant flowers, fix toilets, and grow your show into a global phenomenon.
Why similar: City Builder 19.1%, Capitalism 18.4%, Time Management 17.4%, Economy 12.6%, Management 8.5%
- #26 Capital Simulator
80% matchMixed62% of 52 reviews2020
Dev: chenjd
Windows · Mac
A game that simulates the use of capital to build a complex industrial chain, stock investment and business challenges
Why similar: City Builder 25.7%, Capitalism 16.6%, Management 14.5%, Economy 13.8%, Strategy 12.8%
- #27 Food Park Manager
78% matchVery Positive82% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: Drix Dev
Windows
Build and manage your own Food Park! Customize food stalls, hire staff, and cater to hungry customers as you find the perfect recipes. Decorate your park to attract and satisfy more customers.
Why similar: City Builder 26.8%, Time Management 19.8%, Economy 17.6%, Management 11.2%, Isometric 8.2%
- #28 Smart City Plan
79% matchMixed65% of 121 reviews2020
Dev: Ambiera
Windows
Smart City Plan is a modern old-school style city builder game: Plan zones, roads, public transport like trains, trams, buses, subways and even the hypertube. Set taxes and policies and implement smart city technologies.
Why similar: City Builder 32.1%, Economy 16.6%, Strategy 13.6%, Management 11.8%, Simulation 10.5%
- #29 Sky Haven Tycoon - Airport Simulator
78% matchMixed58% of 1,368 reviews2022
Dev: Real Welders
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Build your own airport in Skyhaven! Live out your airplane tycoon and simulation game fantasies and make the best surroundings and strategy for both airline manager and passenger alike. Schedule flight plans, build terminals, landing strips and more and create an airport tycoon empire in Skyhaven.
Why similar: Management 44.1%, Strategy 29.6%, Simulation 26.2%
- #30 Mall Simulator
75% matchVery Positive83% of 3,319 reviews2025
Dev: F13 Games
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 29.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Turn your building from a small shopping center into a huge city mall! To avoid going bankrupt, you’ll need to build new stores and restaurants, set smart prices, and keep up with trends. 15+ stores, dozens of machines & services, and hundreds of brands waiting for you!
Why similar: Capitalism 27%, Economy 19.8%, City Builder 17.4%, Management 14.4%, Simulation 6.6%
- #31 Simutrans
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 678 reviews2016
Dev: The Simutrans Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Simutrans is a freeware and open-source transportation simulator. Your goal is to establish a successful transport company. Transport passengers, mail and goods by rail, road, ship, and even air. Interconnect districts, cities, public buildings, industries and tourist attractions.
Why similar: Economy 20.3%, City Builder 20%, Management 19.7%, Simulation 15.1%, Strategy 11.3%
- #32 SimCasino
76% matchMostly Positive74% of 758 reviews2021
Dev: LVGameDev LLC
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Modern Casino Tycoon Simulation in full 3D glory. Build the casino. Set the odds. Expand into a luxury hotel/casino or go cheap & extract max profits. Keep the vault secure at all times, and beware of criminals & cheaters!!
Why similar: City Builder 27.2%, Capitalism 24.5%, Economy 16.2%, Management 11.4%, Strategy 6.6%
- #33 Chaotic Airport Construction Manager
76% matchVery Positive89% of 260 reviews2020
Dev: Illusive ReflectionPub: Steckenpferd Enterprises
Windows · Mac · Linux
A simulation game making fun of Germans needing 16 years to build an airport. Are you able to do better?
Why similar: City Builder 33.8%, Economy 17.1%, Management 17%, Strategy 11.8%, Simulation 9.4%
- #34 AirlineSim
74% matchMostly Positive79% of 110 reviews2024
Dev: simulogics
Windows
Manage and grow your own virtual airline in this business simulation. Plan operations by acquiring aircraft and scheduling flights. Monitor finances using realistic tools as you cooperate and compete with other players on a real-time market and turn your company into a flourishing business.
Why similar: Economy 27.1%, Capitalism 25.3%, Management 17.5%, Realistic 8.1%, Strategy 7.2%
- #35 Smart Factory Tycoon: Beginnings
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 506 reviews2022
Dev: Turquoise Revival GamesPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 20%
This is a free version of Smart Factory Tycoon, a game inspired by Little Big Workshop introducing the first productions. Smart Factory Tycoon is a tycoon management game where you design your dream factory with robots, plan all steps of production, research new technologies and become a tycoon!
Why similar: City Builder 20.8%, Management 17.6%, Time Management 15.1%, Strategy 10.1%, Resource Management 9.8%
- #36 Parking World: Build & Manage
72% matchMixed66% of 183 reviews2025
Dev: Binary ImpactPub: Aerosoft GmbH
Windows
Build, manage, and expand your own lucrative parking enterprise in this management sim. Parking World puts the power to build your perfect parking garage at your fingertips while solving everybody else's parking problems in unique narrative scenarios or without any objectives in freeplay mode.
Why similar: City Builder 27.2%, Economy 21.8%, Management 15.4%, Strategy 8.1%, Resource Management 7.3%
- #37 Super Movie Tycoon
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 345 reviews2025
Dev: Yuedong Game
Windows · Mac
Become a movie mogul in Super Movie Tycoon! From script to screen, build your dream team and create blockbusters to conquer Hollywood!
Why similar: City Builder 20.2%, Capitalism 19.6%, Time Management 17.1%, Economy 15.1%, Management 10.3%
- #38 Incremental Town RPG
73% matchMixed60% of 99 reviews2024
Dev: Overaction Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Incremental Town RPG lets you build and manage a thriving village. Master resource management, develop a robust economy, and enjoy a relaxing experience as you equip your settlement to conquer new lands and challenges!
Why similar: City Builder 43.8%, Management 21.8%, Resource Management 13.8%, Simulation 11.4%, Casual 8.4%
- #39 Bus Manager 26
72% matchMixed63% of 64 reviews2026
Dev: Ikariu's Studios
Windows
Manage the bus network of any city you choose. Buy buses, place stops, plan routes, and transport passengers while keeping your company financially stable in cities all around the world.
Why similar: City Builder 52.7%, Simulation 16.9%, Economy 15.2%, Strategy 6%, Resource Management 4.4%
- #40 Cities: Skylines
70% matchVery Positive93% of 292,422 reviews2015
Dev: Colossal OrderPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 66.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Cities: Skylines is a modern take on the classic city simulation. The game introduces new game play elements to realize the thrill and hardships of creating and maintaining a real city whilst expanding on some well-established tropes of the city building experience.
Why similar: City Builder 52.5%, Economy 13.2%, Management 12.4%, Simulation 7.7%, Strategy 6.4%
- #41 Sim Companies
71% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,110 reviews2023
Dev: Sim Companies s.r.o.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 86.7 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Build a business empire in a player-driven online economy. Manage supply chains, trade with thousands of players, dominate markets, research new products, and grow from a small startup into a global corporation.
Why similar: Capitalism 31.7%, Economy 23.1%, Management 13.7%, Isometric 9.7%, Simulation 6.2%
- #42 Airline Tycoon 2
77% matchOverwhelmingly Negative18% of 578 reviews2011
Dev: b-AlivePub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Run a modern airline, design unique airplanes and grow a run-down carrier into a globally recognized company that passengers practically beg to fly.
Why similar: Economy 32.3%, Strategy 24.4%, Simulation 22.8%, Management 20.5%
- #43 Casino Resort Tower
70% matchVery Positive94% of 135 reviews2023
Dev: Cyperk Software
Windows · Mac
Build a towering casino resort and watch it come alive. Crowds flow, elevators jam, and tiny decisions create big stories as your tower grows upward, floor by floor. Build it. Break it. Fix it.
Why similar: Capitalism 21.4%, Time Management 17.4%, Economy 17%, City Builder 15.4%, Management 11.1%
- #44 Transport Fever
70% matchVery Positive83% of 10,857 reviews2016
Dev: Urban GamesPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 47.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Transport Fever is a railroad-focused tycoon game. Players start in 1850 and build up a thriving transport company. As an emerging transport tycoon, the player constructs stations, airports, harbors and makes money by connecting areas requiring transport services. Build up your own Empire!
Why similar: City Builder 35.3%, Economy 23.8%, Management 15.9%, Strategy 8.6%, Simulation 6.4%
- #45 3D Printer Manager
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 103 reviews2026
Dev: Smushii
Windows · Mac · Linux
Start in a bedroom with one 3D printer and build a manufacturing empire! Manage filaments, upgrade machines, hire staff, and expand into a factory in this addictive semi idle tycoon game.
Why similar: Economy 31.5%, Management 19.2%, Time Management 16.8%, Resource Management 10.8%, Simulation 7.5%
- #46 The Terminal 2
74% matchMostly Negative26% of 178 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: Strategy 41%, Simulation 32.9%, Management 26%
- #47 Pocket City
69% matchVery Positive92% of 276 reviews2022
Dev: Codebrew Games Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%
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 37.8%, Economy 14.7%, Isometric 12.8%, Strategy 9.9%, Simulation 9.1%
- #48 Airport Baggage Simulator
67% matchVery Positive91% of 122 reviews2026
Dev: Three River Games (3RG)
Windows
Inspect and sort baggage at the airport! Check suitcases for illegal contents, weight, and destination airport. Build your own fully automated baggage handling system and optimize your terminal's efficiency for maximum profit!
Why similar: Economy 32.8%, Management 23.8%, Simulation 13.2%, Resource Management 9.9%, Realistic 7%
- #49 Highrise City
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,303 reviews2023
Dev: Fourexo EntertainmentPub: Deck13
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Highrise City offers a new spin on City Simulations & Tycoon games expanding the economy and resource management aspect. Experience a modern take on the genre enriched with a complex resource based economy system.
Why similar: City Builder 43.1%, Economy 18.6%, Strategy 11.6%, Management 10.9%, Simulation 9.1%
- #50 Cities in Motion 2
71% matchMixed57% of 2,548 reviews2013
Dev: Colossal OrderPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Cities in Motion 2 is the sequel to the popular mass transit simulation game Cities in Motion. Build, manage and lead your transportation network to provide cities with their ever changing needs. CIM2 introduces new features including multiplayer game modes, day and night cycles, timetables and dynamic cities.
Why similar: City Builder 34.2%, Management 20.5%, Simulation 14.7%, Strategy 13.3%, Economy 13.1%
- #51 Industry Giant 4.0
69% matchMostly Negative36% of 568 reviews2025
Dev: Don VS DodoPub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Build an industrial empire from scratch in Industry Giant 4.0. Produce goods, build up your industries, construct transportation networks, plan production, manage finances, and navigate global events. Become the next business tycoon and write history!
Why similar: City Builder 23%, Capitalism 17.4%, Economy 15.6%, Management 12.8%, Isometric 9.2%
- #52 Rise of Industry
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,197 reviews2019
Dev: Dapper Penguin StudiosPub: Kasedo Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Put your entrepreneurial skills to the test in the first title in the ROI series as you create & optimise intricate production lines. As an early 20th-Century industrialist, grow your empire & adapt to an ever-changing business landscape with unexpected events that could lead to boom…or bust.
Why similar: City Builder 26.2%, Economy 20.3%, Management 15.4%, Capitalism 12%, Strategy 8%
- #53 Coin Factory
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 218 reviews2024
Dev: Lino Rabolini
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Welcome to Coin Factory. Build your first coin maker factory and explore the different synergies and combinations. Level up your buildings and become the ultimate money maker. Strategize and plan ahead. Unlock new buildings and compete in the global leaderboard!
Why similar: Capitalism 45.7%, City Builder 15.5%, Isometric 11.5%, Strategy 10.4%, Resource Management 7.3%
- #54 Mad Smartphone Tycoon
66% matchMostly Positive71% of 662 reviews2024
Dev: MiradilPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Build Your smartphone Empire in Mad Smartphone Tycoon, your main goal in this game is to create the ultimate smartphone that combines both performance and aesthetics. Expand your company, dominate the global market, become a tycoon in the world of mobile phones!
Why similar: City Builder 20.6%, Management 20.4%, Capitalism 17%, Economy 12.5%, Strategy 9.1%
- #55 Skyline Urban Story
65% matchVery Positive89% of 111 reviews2025
Dev: PandaUpStudio
Windows · Mac
From barren land to towering metropolis, every decision you make shapes the destiny of your city. Industrial flow, global trade, surging land values, and growing wealth, offers deep management gameplay, perfect for players who love strategic city-building and economic simulation.
Why similar: City Builder 37.6%, Economy 23.7%, Capitalism 22%, Simulation 8.3%, Casual 3.7%
- #56 Puffin Planes
65% matchVery Positive95% of 358 reviews2024
Dev: CATINRAIN LLC
Windows
A casual airline management game set on Earth and Mars. Supports singleplayer and Steam co-op.
Why similar: Time Management 32.2%, Economy 22.8%, Management 14.2%, Strategy 7.8%, Resource Management 4.1%
- #57 PyramidValley: Reborn
65% matchVery Positive88% of 91 reviews2025
Dev: AuthenTiiq
Windows · Mac · Linux
Immerse yourself in ancient Egypt with PyramidValley, a management game where you develop your pharaonic city by constructing iconic monuments and gathering various resources to ensure prosperity.
Why similar: City Builder 42.8%, Isometric 11.6%, Simulation 10.2%, Strategy 9.2%, Casual 5.6%