- #1 Comic Book Tycoon
97% matchMixed43% of 54 reviews2020
Dev: True Seria
Windows
Start out as comic artist in small room and draw best comic you can and show off your work, replay the history of the comic industry., your decisions will make or break your studio. Create bestselling comics and become immortal with your stories.
Why similar: Strategy 21.5%, Simulation 20.6%, Addictive 13.1% ★, Casual 11.4%, Indie 8.8%
- #2 Game Dev Studio
96% matchVery Positive85% of 686 reviews2018
Dev: Explosive Squat Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Welcome to your own Game Dev Studio! How will you run your own offices and ascend to greatness in the gaming industry?
Why similar: Simulation 19.8%, Strategy 16.5%, Addictive 14.9% ★, Management 12.5%, Economy 10.9%
- #3 Blacksmith Tales
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ClockworkMindsetPub: CreativeForge Games
Windows
Enter a colourful, anime-inspired realm as a first-person blacksmith. Craft weapons for daring warriors, meet curious creatures, and shape epic battles with your forging skill - or risk dooming heroes to defeat.
Why similar: Simulation 26.6%, Strategy 18.5%, Casual 14.7%, Economy 11.8%, Indie 11.3%
- #4 第四空间Fourth Space
95% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: 幻想理戈游戏开发工作室
Windows
一款假装是模拟经营,实际是策略生存的游戏←_← →_→第四空间也可以叫做生存紧迫 如果你拥有足够的耐心、细心、信心,并对游戏探索十分感兴趣,那么相信这款游戏不会令你失望。
Why similar: Simulation 23.8%, Strategy 23.3%, Economy 12.8%, Casual 12.7%, Management 10.6%
- #5 Drafting Tales
94% matchMixed69% of 88 reviews2020
Dev: Istotex
Windows · Mac · Linux
In Drafting Tales you are new writer working from your apartment. Your goal is to become a well-known and successful author!
Why similar: Strategy 19.8%, Simulation 19.5%, Casual 11.1%, Isometric 9.5%, Economy 8.7%
- #6 Shop Tycoon
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Curiosit
Windows
Shop Tycoon lets you build, furnish and run your own shop. Hire employees, order goods and face various challenges on the way to success! Develop your business, discover new districts and try to meet the expectations of new customers.
Why similar: Strategy 30.1%, Simulation 28.9%, Casual 15.9%, Economy 12.8%, Indie 12.3%
- #7 Game Dev Tycoon
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 45,066 reviews2013
Dev: Greenheart Games 💚
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
In Game Dev Tycoon you replay the history of the gaming industry by starting your own video game development company in the 80s. Create best selling games. Research new technologies and invent new game types. Become the leader of the market and gain worldwide fans.
Why similar: Management 24.4%, Simulation 22.2%, Addictive 12.4% ★, Strategy 11.3%, Economy 10.2%
- #8 Tech Corp.
93% matchMostly Negative33% of 263 reviews2019
Dev: Mardonpol Inc.Pub: 2tainment GmbH
Windows
Tech Corp. is a game where you try to become the biggest tech company in the world . Your goal is to become the next big shot in the tech industry. The game also takes place through history. Starting in the early 90's and going to present time.
Why similar: Simulation 22%, Strategy 21.8%, Management 15.7%, Economy 14.6%, Casual 7%
- #9 Startup Freak
91% matchMixed70% of 53 reviews2019
Dev: PulPul Games
Windows
In Startup Freak you take the role of a budding entrepreneur, and grow your very own software startup from humble beginnings to a multi-million dollar company. Along the way you will have to overcome countless challenges. But the ultimate question you must answer: are you a Startup Freak?
Why similar: Simulation 26.2%, Strategy 25.7%, Management 16%, Economy 12.9%, Indie 10.2%
- #10 Shining Song Starnova: Idol Empire
89% matchVery Positive85% of 96 reviews2020
Dev: Love in SpacePub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The girls of Starnova are back in a new business simulation game! It's up to you the producer to build your office, re-hire the girls and get the money flowing to put on the greatest live concert ever. Do you have the management skills to once again accomplish everyone's dreams?
Why similar: Strategy 31.9%, Simulation 30.2%, Casual 16.2%, Indie 12.4%, Management 5.8%
- #11 Wall Street Junior
89% matchMixed42% of 55 reviews2018
Dev: WSJ Team
Windows
Experience the sub-universe of stocks, bonds, loans and derivatives with a simulation providing setup to try out any investment strategy you may ever think of - Wall Street Junior will introduce you to the world of financial markets.
Why similar: Simulation 32.3%, Strategy 28.1%, Economy 15.7%, Casual 13.7%, Indie 10.1%
- #12 Tinseltown Tycoon
88% matchMostly Positive71% of 24 reviews2020
Dev: Caffeinedependent Software
Windows
Tinseltown Tycoon is a management and simulation game that puts you at the head of an obscure film production studio. With control over all aspects of studio operations and the movie production pipeline you can lead your studio to industry domination, financial ruin, or anything in between.
Why similar: Simulation 29.4%, Strategy 28.8%, Casual 15.2%, Management 14.1%, Indie 12.5%
- #13 Bitcoin Mining Empire Tycoon
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 5Wolf
Windows
Bitcoin, Blockchain, Cryptoeconomics, Mining, Hashrate... You might have already heard of it all somewhere, haven’t you? They appear more and more frequently in the News. Is it the beginning of cryptocurrency era? Will the global economy change?
Why similar: Simulation 25.6%, Strategy 25.6%, Management 15.7%, Economy 11.3%, Casual 10.1%
- #14 Arcadecraft
87% matchMixed56% of 155 reviews2014
Dev: Firebase Industries Ltd.
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Enter the exciting world of Arcade ownership! Play through the 1980's arcade revolution by buying arcade machines for your customers to play! Customize your arcade to increase its popularity! Manage your finances, capitalize on newly released games, but beware the pitfalls that could bankrupt you!
Why similar: Simulation 29.2%, Strategy 28%, Casual 16.1%, Management 14.3%, Indie 12.4%
- #15 Anime Studio Saga
78% 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 32.6%, Strategy 30.7%, Management 16.1%, Anime 8.5%, Casual 5.8%
- #16 Tube Tycoon
85% matchMostly Positive77% of 602 reviews2018
Dev: Teal Fire
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 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: Simulation 27.8%, Strategy 27%, Management 18.5%, Casual 14.6%, Indie 10.2%
- #17 Auto Empire Tycoon
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Automata Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Start in the 1950s with a small factory and a single dealership. Research new technologies, design cars, manage production, keep your dealerships stocked, and outpace your rivals to build your own automotive empire in this isometric tycoon simulation.
Why similar: Economy 23.1%, Simulation 22.7%, Strategy 21.2%, Management 16.3%, Isometric 15.5%
- #18 Holy Potatoes! What the Hell?!
86% matchMixed54% of 205 reviews2017
Dev: Daylight StudiosPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Holy Potatoes! What the Hell?! is a whacky hell-themed cooking management sim where you take on the role of a chef in an Afterlife populated by potatoes!
Why similar: Strategy 31.8%, Simulation 31.2%, Casual 13.2%, Indie 12.7%, Management 11.1%
- #19 Smartphone Tycoon - Lite
84% matchMixed49% of 59 reviews2020
Dev: Roastery Games
Windows
«Smartphone Tycoon - Lite» — 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: Strategy 34.5%, Simulation 33.4%, Indie 14.1%, Addictive 12.8% ★, Management 4.8%
- #20 Streamer Simulator
86% matchMostly Negative22% of 54 reviews2016
Windows
Streamer Simulator is a simulation being streamer. Change your old life for the better. You can become the world’s greatest streamer in history.
Why similar: Strategy 30%, Simulation 29.6%, Casual 17.4%, Indie 12.2%, Management 10.7%
- #21 Gazillionaire
82% matchVery Positive94% of 345 reviews2020
Dev: LavaMind
Windows · Mac
Become a Gazillionaire by starting a tiny trading company and building a business empire!
Why similar: Strategy 31.5%, Simulation 28.8%, Casual 16.6%, Indie 12.7%, Economy 10.4%
- #22 Shop Manager : Video Game Tycoon
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 69 reviews2019
Dev: Faritengames
Windows
In Shop manager: video game tycoon your uncle entrusts you his video game shop. Your goal is to make it profitable so that one day you can inherit your business.
Why similar: Strategy 28%, Simulation 26.8%, Management 18.3%, Casual 15.5%, Indie 11.4%
- #23 Pawnshop Tycoon
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Almighty Games
Windows
Start with a garage full of old junk and expand to a thriving business. Manage sales and train staff to automate redundant tasks. Relocate or expand your shop with many options across the city. Learn all the ins and outs of becoming a big city Pawnshop Tycoon!
Why similar: Strategy 35.1%, Simulation 33.7%, Casual 18.6%, Management 12.6%
- #24 Streamer Daily
81% matchVery Positive87% of 1,167 reviews2020
Dev: Mehan Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Did you think it was easy to streaming? Do you think streamers earn money by playing games? Can you reach the summit by facing all the challenges of streaming? Then be a real streamer instead of playing this game !!!
Why similar: Simulation 28.4%, Strategy 24.3%, Casual 13.5%, Indie 10.4%, Economy 7.3%
- #25 Spice Road
83% matchMixed68% of 69 reviews2014
Dev: Aartform Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Strategy, trade and empire building on the old Silk Road. Spice Road is a town building, social and economic simulation game full of original challenges.
Why similar: Strategy 34.2%, Simulation 31.2%, Economy 14.8%, Indie 11.4%, Management 8.4%
- #26 Profitania
80% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: LavaMind
Windows · Mac
Become a manufacturing mogul by starting with a tiny factory and building an industrial empire!
Why similar: Strategy 32.7%, Simulation 31%, Casual 17.1%, Indie 13.2%, Economy 5.9%
- #27 Zapitalism
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 20 reviews2020
Dev: LavaMind
Windows · Mac
Become a tycoon by starting with a tiny store and building a retail empire!
Why similar: Strategy 32.9%, Simulation 31.1%, Casual 17%, Indie 13.1%, Economy 5.8%
- #28 Balance of Kingdoms
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WoksOnStudios
Windows
Build, Battle and Balance!
Why similar: Strategy 34.5%, Simulation 33.1%, Casual 18.3%, Indie 14.1%
- #29 Oil Enterprise
81% matchMixed49% of 199 reviews2016
Dev: Crafty StudiosPub: astragon Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
In Oil Enterprise, you enter the multi-million dollar business of black gold as a shrewd businessman. Accept the challenge and grow from a small-scale en-trepreneur, investing in your first oilfield, to a global oil magnate.
Why similar: Strategy 25.4%, Simulation 23.8%, Economy 21.6%, Management 18.8%, Indie 10.4%
- #30 Holy Potatoes! A Spy Story?!
78% matchMixed65% of 186 reviews2018
Dev: Daylight StudiosPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Holy Potatoes! A Spy Story?! is a wacky spy agency sim where you manage your very own potato spy headquarters, train an elite spy team, and strategize top-secret missions while uncovering the truth behind an evil spy corporation.
Why similar: Strategy 27.5%, Simulation 25.7%, Casual 14.5%, Indie 11%, Isometric 9.2%
- #31 Space World 2020
68% 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 34.1%, Simulation 33.2%, Casual 18.6%, Indie 14.1%
- #32 Smooth Operators
79% matchMostly Positive70% of 293 reviews2014
Dev: Heydeck Games
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.6 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: Simulation 27.3%, Strategy 26.2%, Management 22.5%, Casual 13%, Indie 10%
- #33 Euro NumismatCy! Coin Collector
76% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Sébastien Q.
Windows
Becomes a great Numismatist , collect 219 coins of 23 different countries and climb the social ladder !
Why similar: Strategy 34%, Simulation 32.6%, Casual 18%, Indie 13.9%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #34 Down The Hole
76% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2020
Dev: Not-So Classic Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Down The Hole is a unique puzzle based game where you quite literally have to go down the hole. Falling and using your momentum you can solve puzzles... Oh and don't forget turrets and other baddies have been put to kill you.
Why similar: Strategy 41%, Addictive 27.7% ★, Casual 22.1%, Funny 4.8%, Indie 3.3%
- #35 Coin-Op Kingdom
77% matchMixed50% of 14 reviews2018
Dev: Canalside Studios
Windows
Coin-Op Kingdom is a brand new Arcade Tycoon game in a world dominated by anthropomorphic animals. Create your own arcade and customize it to your desires. With dozens of unique arcades to place, and a dynamic event system to keep things fresh, can you become the king of the arcade jungle?
Why similar: Simulation 25.6%, Strategy 24.3%, Casual 14.1%, Management 13%, Sandbox 11.3%
- #36 Gericonia 2
74% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: Simon Eriksson
Windows
You are the leader of a new Settlement. Sent from the Capital, your goal is to tame the lands and uncover secrets. In this strategy game, you will build a city and manage different resources. Expand your town, battle outsiders, master the unknown and launch expeditions.
Why similar: Strategy 31.9%, Simulation 30.5%, Casual 17.2%, Indie 13%, Management 6.7%
- #37 Zoo Empire
75% matchMostly Positive74% of 161 reviews2015
Dev: Enlight Software LimitedPub: Retroism
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 46%
It's a zoo out there, and you're in charge! Go wild with your imagination running the most exotic, fun and exciting zoo ever.
Why similar: Simulation 35.3%, Strategy 34.1%, Casual 17.3%, Management 13.3%
- #38 Outbreak Story
68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Individual JKs
Windows
Player acts as a state administrator to make decisions on epidemic prevention and then a mathematical model can simulate the impact of your decision. Consider your decision carefully and try to lose less lives to win the battle.
Why similar: Strategy 34.2%, Simulation 33.4%, Casual 18.4%, Indie 14%
- #39 Insanus Express
73% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2019
Dev: Cienart Studios
Windows · Mac
In Insanus express you will manage an express psychiatric clinic with a crazy staff! The game consists of overcoming different scenarios while trying to keep it all under control. But watch out! You can always screw up and get everyone CRAZY!
Why similar: Simulation 33.3%, Strategy 22.8%, Casual 18.4%, Indie 13.7%, Funny 7%
- #40 Industry Giant 2
73% matchVery Positive86% of 1,022 reviews2015
Dev: Fancy Bytes, ReactorPub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Economic booms, stock market crashes, oil crises, upswings, triumphs... Now you can become the greatest power in industry!
Why similar: Strategy 34.1%, Simulation 30.2%, Economy 21.3%, Management 14.4%
- #41 Industrial Infection!
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dyrnwyn Games
Windows
Infect the world - and make a load of money!
Why similar: Strategy 34.7%, Simulation 31.7%, Casual 20.1%, Indie 13.5%
- #42 Industry Empire
74% matchMostly Negative34% of 245 reviews2014
Dev: ActalogicPub: rondomedia GmbH
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
An entire industrial empire under your control. Have you always dreamed of swimming in money? In “Industry Empire” you are the boss of all bosses.
Why similar: Simulation 35.4%, Strategy 33.2%, Management 15.8%, Economy 15.7%
- #43 Food Dream Factory 梦想的美食世界:研发美食开心制作糖果模拟经营养成
71% match6 user reviews33% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: Food dream factory
Windows
In the game, you will play the role of making candy to make healthy, sweet and delicious candy, which is the food that brings happiness, and here is the world of candy!
Why similar: Strategy 34.5%, Simulation 33.1%, Casual 18.3%, Indie 14.1%
- #44 City Blocks
59% 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 33.3%, Simulation 31.9%, Casual 20.4%, Indie 14.3%
- #45 Weather Lord: Hidden Realm
72% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: Yustas Game StudioPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Command powerful forces of nature to free an island of an evil scourge! With the elements in your hands, a sword at your side and a little magic in your pocket, no one will be able to stop you on your march to victory!
Why similar: Strategy 34.5%, Simulation 33.1%, Casual 18.3%, Indie 14.1%
- #46 Worldless: Mercenaries
58% 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 34.2%, Simulation 31.6%, Indie 13.5%, Economy 8.4%, Management 5.9%
- #47 Draw Souls
71% matchPositive86% of 28 reviews2017
Dev: Hio Giang
Windows
Draw Soul is a leisure tower defense game which is filled with creative and interactive elements. Players can create their own summoned creatures freely. In the Draw Soul’s vibrant world, the protagonist usually go out to explore, collect resources and develop freely during the daytime.At night, there will be enemies to invade.
Why similar: Strategy 34.5%, Simulation 33.1%, Casual 18.3%, Indie 14.1%
- #48 FinSim
55% matchMixed68% of 57 reviews2026
Dev: FinSim
Windows · Mac
Your turn to manipulate the market! A financial market simulator where you can choose your own path. Manipulate news, events, and financial engineering to make billions. Or play honestly, growing companies the legal way. Coming soon!
Why similar: Simulation 26%, Strategy 23.9%, Sandbox 13.7%, Economy 12.6%, Casual 12%
- #49 Ethics Empire
57% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Nullgrid Studios
Windows
Become the richest business owner in this strategy-based simulator, choose your playstyle trying to balance ethics and profits in this chaotic low poly world. Will you keep your ethical businesses thriving or will you let it all crumble down for a quick buck?
Why similar: Strategy 26%, Simulation 21.7%, Management 13.7%, Casual 12.6%, Sandbox 9.9%
- #50 Neon Sun
71% matchMixed44% of 57 reviews2018
Dev: CSMPub: W.T.B.
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 13%
This is a linear neon TD made under a steep cyberpunk.
Why similar: Strategy 34.5%, Simulation 33.1%, Casual 18.3%, Indie 14.1%
- #51 Big Tech Time
58% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Codecudo
Windows
Big Tech Time is a simulation game about building your own modern tech company. Grow your company and hire skilled employees. Research promising technologies and develop top-tier software. Unlock upgrades to keep up with constant innovation. Start from the ground up and reach for the top!
Why similar: Simulation 29.9%, Strategy 27.9%, Management 22.9%, Indie 12.1%, Casual 5.9%
- #52 About how he earned a suite from T-Financial Platform in four months
58% 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 34%, Simulation 33.2%, Casual 18.7%, Indie 14.1%
- #53 Property Tycoon
57% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RembrosoftPub: CreativeForge Games
Windows
Property Tycoon gives you a unique chance to create your own real estate business. Buy devastated flats, houses and commercial premises all around the city. Renovate the acquired property, but first, look around and redesign the apartments so that they meet the requirements of future customers.
Why similar: Simulation 22.9%, Strategy 22.5%, Casual 12.4%, Economy 11.2%, Indie 9.6%
- #54 Galactic Management
69% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Corkscrew Developments
Windows
Welcome to Galactic Management. Well...middle management at least. Prepare to get your hands dirty and blame someone else...
Why similar: Strategy 34.5%, Simulation 33.1%, Casual 18.3%, Indie 14.1%
- #55 No More Tables!
57% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Common Raccoon
Windows
Brew drinks, assemble your crew, decorate every corner, and keep the regulars coming back. No More Tables! is a café management simulator that lets you capture the messy, rewarding experience of running a café.
Why similar: Simulation 36.2%, Casual 20%, Economy 16%, Indie 15.4%, Management 12.3%
- #56 Miniature TD - VR
70% match9 user reviews56% of 9 reviews2017
Dev: Reality Reflection
Windows
Are you ready to play a adorable tower defense game set in an voxel world? Use the VR controllers to drag and drop towers on a floating map. Defend your base from cute monsters like mini magicians, chefs, and dinosaurs.
Why similar: Strategy 34.5%, Simulation 33.1%, Casual 18.3%, Indie 14.1%
- #57 COMPLEX a VR Puzzle Game
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 24 reviews2018
Dev: Rock AK GamesPub: Rock AK Games (AK)
Windows
- A puzzle game for HTC VIve and Oculus Rift
Why similar: Strategy 34.5%, Simulation 33.1%, Casual 18.3%, Indie 14.1%
- #58 Airline Tycoon 2
73% matchOverwhelmingly Negative18% of 575 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: Simulation 35.6%, Strategy 30.7%, Economy 19.5%, Management 14.2%