- #1 Comic Book Tycoon
97% matchMixed43% of 53 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 22.1%, Simulation 21.2%, Addictive 11.7% ★, Casual 11.6%, Indie 9%
- #2 Game Dev Studio
96% matchVery Positive85% of 676 reviews2018
Dev: Explosive Squat Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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 20.5%, Strategy 17.1%, Addictive 13.5% ★, Management 12.3%, Economy 11%
- #3 Blacksmith Tales
94% 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 27%, Strategy 18.7%, Casual 14.7%, Economy 11.5%, Indie 11.5%
- #4 第四空间Fourth Space
96% 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 24.1%, Strategy 23.6%, Casual 12.7%, Economy 12.6%, Management 10.2%
- #5 Drafting Tales
95% 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 20.1%, Simulation 19.9%, Casual 11.2%, Isometric 9.5%, Economy 8.5%
- #6 Shop Tycoon
92% 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 30.3%, Simulation 29.1%, Casual 15.8%, Economy 12.4%, Indie 12.4%
- #7 Tech Corp.
93% matchMostly Negative33% of 261 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 22.5%, Strategy 22.3%, Management 15.3%, Economy 14.4%, Casual 7%
- #8 Game Dev Tycoon
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 44,663 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 23.9%, Simulation 23.2%, Strategy 11.7%, Addictive 11.1% ★, Economy 10.1%
- #9 Shining Song Starnova: Idol Empire
91% matchVery Positive86% of 94 reviews2020
Dev: Love in SpacePub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 32.4%, Simulation 30.5%, Casual 16.1%, Indie 12.5%, Management 5.3%
- #10 Startup Freak
89% 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 26.7%, Strategy 26.2%, Management 15.5%, Economy 12.7%, Indie 10.4%
- #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 32.6%, Strategy 28.3%, Economy 15.3%, Casual 13.6%, Indie 10.2%
- #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 29.7%, Strategy 29%, Casual 15.2%, Management 13.5%, Indie 12.6%
- #13 Gazillionaire
85% matchVery Positive95% of 334 reviews2020
Dev: LavaMind
Windows · Mac
Become a Gazillionaire by starting a tiny trading company and building a business empire!
Why similar: Strategy 31.6%, Simulation 29%, Casual 16.5%, Indie 12.7%, Economy 10.2%
- #14 Bitcoin Mining Empire Tycoon
80% 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 26%, Strategy 25.9%, Management 15.1%, Economy 11.1%, Indie 10.1%
- #15 Streamer Simulator
87% 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 30.2%, Simulation 29.9%, Casual 17.3%, Indie 12.3%, Management 10.3%
- #16 Holy Potatoes! What the Hell?!
86% matchMixed55% of 198 reviews2017
Dev: Daylight StudiosPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 25.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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: Simulation 31.9%, Strategy 31.7%, Casual 13.3%, Indie 12.9%, Management 10.1%
- #17 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 33%, Strategy 31%, Management 15.5%, Anime 8.4%, Casual 5.8%
- #18 Tube Tycoon
84% 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: Simulation 28.2%, Strategy 27.3%, Management 17.8%, Casual 14.6%, Indie 10.3%
- #19 Arcadecraft
86% matchMixed56% of 152 reviews2014
Dev: Firebase Industries Ltd.
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%
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 29.5%, Strategy 28.3%, Casual 16%, Management 13.7%, Indie 12.5%
- #20 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 28.3%, Simulation 27.1%, Management 17.5%, Casual 15.5%, Indie 11.5%
- #21 Balance of Kingdoms
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WoksOnStudios
Windows
Build, Battle and Balance!
Why similar: Strategy 34.6%, Simulation 33.2%, Casual 18.1%, Indie 14.1%
- #22 Smartphone Tycoon - Lite
82% 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 35.1%, Simulation 34.1%, Indie 14.3%, Addictive 11.3% ★, Management 4.6%
- #23 Streamer Daily
81% matchVery Positive87% of 1,167 reviews2020
Dev: Mehan Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 28.8%, Strategy 24.6%, Casual 13.5%, Indie 10.6%, Economy 7.2%
- #24 Profitania
82% 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 32.9%, Simulation 31.2%, Casual 17%, Indie 13.3%, Economy 5.7%
- #25 Zapitalism
81% 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 33%, Simulation 31.3%, Casual 16.9%, Indie 13.2%, Economy 5.7%
- #26 Spice Road
83% matchMixed68% of 69 reviews2014
Dev: Aartform Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 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 34.5%, Simulation 31.6%, Economy 14.5%, Indie 11.5%, Management 8%
- #27 Holy Potatoes! A Spy Story?!
79% matchMixed66% of 184 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 27.7%, Simulation 26%, Casual 14.5%, Indie 11%, Isometric 9.1%
- #28 Space World 2020
70% 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 34.2%, Simulation 33.3%, Casual 18.4%, Indie 14.2%
- #29 Zoo Constructor
78% matchMixed64% of 28 reviews2020
Dev: b-alive gmbh
Windows
Zoo Constructor - Construct and manage an animal park. Economic simulation with complex animal, climate and plant simulation. The constructor has tools for soil, water, roads, fences and plants, personnel, visitor facilities and decorations available.
Why similar: Simulation 25%, Strategy 24.6%, Casual 13.4%, Economy 12.1%, Indie 10.2%
- #30 Euro NumismatCy! Coin Collector
77% 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 34.1%, Simulation 32.7%, Casual 17.8%, Indie 13.9%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #31 Smooth Operators
79% matchMostly Positive71% of 289 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: Simulation 27.7%, Strategy 26.5%, Management 21.6%, Casual 13%, Indie 10.1%
- #32 Gericonia 2
76% 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 32%, Simulation 30.7%, Casual 17%, Indie 13.1%, Management 6.4%
- #33 Outbreak Story
71% 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 34.3%, Simulation 33.5%, Casual 18.2%, Indie 14%
- #34 Insanus Express
76% 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 33.5%, Strategy 22.9%, Casual 18.2%, Indie 13.8%, Funny 6.9%
- #35 Oil Enterprise
77% matchMixed48% of 194 reviews2016
Dev: Crafty StudiosPub: astragon Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.5 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 25.8%, Simulation 24.2%, Economy 21.2%, Management 18.2%, Indie 10.5%
- #36 COMPLEX a VR Puzzle Game
74% 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 34.6%, Simulation 33.2%, Casual 18.1%, Indie 14.1%
- #37 LifeGameSimulator
75% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: TYSoft
Windows
How the extremely complicated universe made with simple 16 particles? This life game will be short explanation of that. Simple rule to the complicated results.
Why similar: Strategy 34.6%, Simulation 33.2%, Casual 18.1%, Indie 14.1%
- #38 Draw Souls
73% 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 34.6%, Simulation 33.2%, Casual 18.1%, Indie 14.1%
- #39 Miniature TD - VR
74% 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 34.6%, Simulation 33.2%, Casual 18.1%, Indie 14.1%
- #40 Fantastic Sea
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 16 reviews2018
Dev: Zhu Feng
Windows
This is a SLG navigation simulation game strategy, integration strategy / simulation / business / naval and other elements, a fantasy world setting, cartoon picture style bright, let the game player driving characteristic of ships or airship flying in the sea and the sky, our goal is the sea of stars!
Why similar: Strategy 34.6%, Simulation 33.2%, Casual 18.1%, Indie 14.1%
- #41 Neon Sun
73% matchMixed45% of 56 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 34.6%, Simulation 33.2%, Casual 18.1%, Indie 14.1%
- #42 Galactic Management
71% 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 34.6%, Simulation 33.2%, Casual 18.1%, Indie 14.1%
- #43 Industrial Infection!
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dyrnwyn Games
Windows
Infect the world - and make a load of money!
Why similar: Strategy 34.8%, Simulation 31.8%, Casual 19.9%, Indie 13.5%
- #44 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 34.6%, Simulation 33.2%, Casual 18.1%, Indie 14.1%
- #45 City Blocks
60% 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 33.4%, Simulation 32%, Casual 20.2%, Indie 14.3%
- #46 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 34.6%, Simulation 33.2%, Casual 18.1%, Indie 14.1%
- #47 Ethics Empire
56% match2 user reviews100% of 2 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 26.6%, Simulation 22.2%, Management 13.2%, Casual 12.7%, Economy 9.5%
- #48 Pawnshop Tycoon
59% 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 35.4%, Simulation 34%, Casual 18.5%, Management 12.1%
- #49 About how he earned a suite from T-Financial Platform in four months
59% 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 34.1%, Simulation 33.3%, Casual 18.5%, Indie 14.2%
- #50 darkcase : the basement
70% matchMixed63% of 30 reviews2018
Dev: TrerPlayPub: Edco Games
Windows
You play as a ghosthunter investigating paranormal darkcases. This time you are investigating a house where a little girl was murdered and people have seen her roaming around the place, especially in the basement where she died.
Why similar: Strategy 34.8%, Simulation 33.4%, Casual 17.6%, Indie 14.2%
- #51 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 34.6%, Simulation 32%, Indie 13.6%, Economy 8.2%, Management 5.6%
- #52 Cleo's Lost Idols
69% matchMixed61% of 49 reviews2017
Dev: Tomb TeamPub: Chilled Mouse
Windows · Mac
Cleo's Lost Idols is a comedy sandbox physics game where you command workers to create mayhem! Emit fire and lightning, squirt water jets, push boulders and dodge fire traps whilst trying to find the missing statue pieces. There's an in-built video creator and tools to upload straight to YouTube.
Why similar: Strategy 34.4%, Simulation 33%, Casual 18%, Indie 14.7%
- #53 Weather Lord: In Search of the Shaman
70% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2017
Dev: Yustas Game StudioPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Unleash the awesome power of nature as you lead a band of brave warriors across a ruined landscape to defeat an evil shaman. With the elements at your fingertips, there will be no stopping you!
Why similar: Strategy 35.3%, Simulation 32.8%, Casual 17.9%, Indie 14%
- #54 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 23.4%, Strategy 22.9%, Casual 12.5%, Economy 11%, Indie 9.7%
- #55 Lumbermill
57% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BW Games
Windows
Build, Manage and Maintain a Lumber Mill deep in the Forest!
Why similar: Simulation 36.2%, Strategy 35.7%, Indie 15.8%, Management 12.3%
- #56 Easter Clicker: Idle Manager
67% matchMostly Positive73% of 63 reviews2019
Dev: Autotelic Games LLC
Windows
Help save Easter in this idle builder game! Harvest resources and manage your times wisely!
Why similar: Strategy 35.3%, Simulation 32.4%, Casual 18.5%, Indie 13.8%
- #57 Restaurant Simulator
57% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LifeSim Games
Windows
An immersive first-person sim that lets you taste the life of a restaurant owner. Be a chef, a waiter, an interior decorator. Open your own place and make it #1 in the town!
Why similar: Simulation 34.5%, Casual 18.1%, Indie 13.6%, Economy 9%, Management 7.4%
- #58 HUMAN LIVE-HOW LONG CAN HUMAN BEINGS EXIST?人类能生存多久?挑战各种灾难,地球世界末日,冒险策略模拟经营游戏
68% matchMixed48% of 27 reviews2018
Dev: HUMAN LIVE
Windows
How long can human beings live on Earth? Will the human being be destroyed when disaster strikes? A game from the future. Challenge more than 50 kinds of disasters that will destroy humanity in the future. Victims or survivors, destroy the world or save humanity?
Why similar: Strategy 34.6%, Simulation 33.2%, Casual 18.6%, Indie 13.6%