- #1 Industry Transporters
96% matchMostly Negative25% of 48 reviews2015
Dev: Markus FickPub: MK game production
Windows
An economic simulation where you build up production chains as effectively as possible on a large scale terrain. You can choose from a large variety of wares and buildings to build up your production chain and use up to 4 types of transportation.
Why similar: Strategy 51%, Simulation 49%
- #2 IndustrySim Virtual Platform
91% 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%
- #3 Shop Tycoon The Boss
94% matchMixed40% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: JNA Game
Windows
Shop tycoon the Boss is a store simulation.You have to run your store as well as possible.There are as few as possible when running the storerestrictions. Making it pretty realistic.Every decision you take has always consequences.In the rest of the game.Will you become our new Shop owner?
Why similar: Strategy 51%, Simulation 49%
- #4 Nature Zen
89% 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%
- #5 Noble In Exile / 落魄之家
92% matchMixed50% of 12 reviews2019
Dev: LemoNeko Software
Windows
As one of a once noble family, design and build your own ancient Chinese town using your remaining resources and influence. Plan and manage every industry and every store individually. Casual on simulation, hardcore on management.
Why similar: Strategy 51%, Simulation 49%
- #6 The Great Art Race
93% matchMostly Positive75% of 181 reviews
Dev: Ascaron Entertainment ltd.Pub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 34%
The famous art collection of your family was stolen. By investing the profits of your coffee or tobacco plantations you might have the chance to save the heritage of your ancestors – but only if you manage your colonial enterprise wisely.
Why similar: Strategy 51%, Simulation 49%
- #7 Oligopoly: Industrial Revolution
91% matchMixed44% of 16 reviews2018
Dev: Viny Game Studio
Windows · Linux
Oligopoly is a strategy game where you have to set up the production, distribution and trade of various goods. Exploit natural resources, build factories and infrastructures, produce goods and distribute them using trucks, trains or ships.
Why similar: Strategy 51%, Simulation 49%
- #8 Conflict of Heroes: Awakening the Bear
90% matchMixed59% of 39 reviews2016
Dev: Western Civilization SoftwarePub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
This exciting new release is a faithful adaptation of the renowned Conflict of Heroes board game that won the Origins Historical Game of the Year, Charles Roberts Wargame of the Year and the James F. Dunnigan Design Elegance Award, as well as many others!
Why similar: Strategy 51%, Simulation 49%
- #9 ALVAROK
89% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: StudioGIWPub: Zoo Corporation
Windows
Japanese Indie developer StudioGIW is back with ALVAROK, a fun and easy-to-play Tactical Defense game. Play locally with friends or hone your skills against the computer with its built-in deep learning AI system. Adapt and strategize, utilize your various troops to defend and attack simultaneously.
Why similar: Strategy 51%, Simulation 49%
- #10 Cosmic Cash
88% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: Rabbit Hole Studios
Windows
Ever wonder what baby a slot machine and a classic shooter would make? Well wonder no more! Cosmic Cash combines the retro action packed feel of arcade shooters with the thrill of winning big at the slots.
Why similar: Strategy 51%, Simulation 49%
- #11 Wars of Succession
86% matchPositive84% of 37 reviews2018
Dev: AgeodPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Ageod’s Wars of Succession is a new game designed to cover two major wars that consumed Europe at the eve of the 18th Century.
Why similar: Strategy 50.5%, Simulation 49.5%
- #12 Hotel Giant
86% matchMostly Positive71% of 24 reviews2019
Dev: QLOCPub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Become the ultimate hotel-mogul! You now have the chance to prove your managerial and planning skills in the hotel industry.
Why similar: Strategy 50.5%, Simulation 49.5%
- #13 Antiquitas
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2018
Dev: Ape Apps
Windows · Mac · Linux
Build a thriving Roman empire in this offline city-building simulation game.
Why similar: Strategy 51.8%, Simulation 48.2%
- #14 M.U.D. TV
85% matchMixed41% of 190 reviews2010
Dev: Realmforge StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Always wanted to see if you can hack the day-to-day life of a TV producer? Here's your chance! M.U.D. TV is your ticket to the weird wild world of television.
Why similar: Strategy 50.3%, Simulation 49.7%
- #15 Lukewarm Ironclad
73% 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%
- #16 Dungeon Manager ZV
82% matchMixed68% of 76 reviews2015
Dev: StudioGIWPub: Zoo Corporation
Windows
Japan’s megahit dungeon simulation game is now in English and available globally. Manage your own dungeon and micro-manage your zombies, monsters, minions and traps. Think strategically to summon your forces, level them up and defend against endless invaders and boss units.
Why similar: Strategy 52.1%, Simulation 47.9%
- #17 Traffic Giant
80% matchMostly Positive77% of 166 reviews2018
Dev: QLOCPub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Traffic Giant is an amazing simulation game that brings public transport on the right track.
Why similar: Simulation 50.1%, Strategy 49.9%
- #18 Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific
79% matchMixed64% of 39 reviews2016
Dev: Totem GamesPub: Strategy First
Windows
Create your fleet and army, hunt the enemy's fleet, hide your weak squadrons in protected ports until reinforcements arrive, blockade enemy trade routes, struggle for dominance over the seas! Command a battle formation and experience the power of iron and steam!
Why similar: Simulation 50.1%, Strategy 49.9%
- #19 Number 21 - Death Deal
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: CutterKnight
Windows
Number 21, nicknamed the "Death Deal," draw cards to reach number 21. Going beyond number 21 has dire consequences, so be extremely careful in your decisions. There are also cards that can help you; be sure to use them appropriately.
Why similar: Strategy 31.5%, Simulation 30.2%, Turn-Based 22.2%, Card Game 16.2%
- #20 Cosmic Buddies Town
78% match5 user reviews20% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: Ghost ClustersPub: Funbox Media Ltd
Windows
Part of an Animated Educational series for children between 1 to 7 years old – this time, we need to get straight to work helping the Cosmic Buddies build their town! Collect wood, food and other resources to turn a deserted island into your dream adventure land!
Why similar: Simulation 50.1%, Strategy 49.9%
- #21 The Race for the White House 2016
78% matchMixed45% of 29 reviews2016
Dev: Eversim
Windows
Play as a real-world candidate and completely immerse yourself into the 2016 presidential election! Travel around the United States, try to woo voters across the country, create your own political agenda, skillfully manage your campaign budget... and perhaps you will be the next White House occupant!
Why similar: Simulation 50.1%, Strategy 49.9%
- #22 TerTD
76% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: TeraHard
Windows
TerTD is a mix of tower defense and real-time strategy. The player can build various types of towers and choose your favorite upgrades. Defeat the enemy and get the victory!
Why similar: Strategy 52.3%, Simulation 47.7%
- #23 Carpe Deal 'Em
76% match9 user reviews56% of 9 reviews2016
Dev: DDD Wares
Windows · Linux
Carpe Deal 'Em is a life simulator / card game hybrid, with elements from the visual novel / CYOA genres.
Why similar: Simulation 50.2%, Strategy 49.8%
- #24 Police Tactics: Imperio
75% matchMixed62% of 423 reviews2016
Dev: CyberphobX Ltd.Pub: astragon Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
In POLICE TACTICS: IMPERIO you start your career as an aspiring police chief in Newport Falls, a city that is dirty and corrupt to its core. You are responsible for upholding law and order. Coordinate the emergency vehicles and personnel of the municipal precinct and put a stop to crime.
Why similar: Strategy 52.7%, Simulation 47.3%
- #25 US Spy: Mission in Russia
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 218 reviews2020
Dev: Alex Demchenko
Windows · Mac
In this game, you have to become a spy from the USA. Your key goal is to incite a revolution in Russia. It's the right time to bribe officials and lawmakers just to make them doing those unacceptable things and accepting ridiculous laws. People have to get out on the street and riot.
Why similar: Strategy 44.8%, Simulation 43.2%, Turn-Based 5.1%, Card Game 4%, Turn-Based Tactics 3%
- #26 EEP Train Simulator Mission
74% matchMostly Negative20% of 15 reviews2017
Dev: Trend Redaktions- und Verlagsgesellschaft mbH
Windows
Are you ready for a job in the railways industrie?EEP TS Mission is a true innovation. For the first time in the history of EEP, the world's most successful railway simulation , you have the opportunity to take on complex tasks in the railway industrie inmidst realistic scenarios.And there's plenty of work to do.
Why similar: Simulation 51.2%, Strategy 48.8%
- #27 Space Battle Core
62% 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 51%, Simulation 49%
- #28 Airport Simulator 2019
74% matchMostly Negative29% of 153 reviews2018
Dev: KittehfacePub: Toplitz
Windows
Airport Simulator 2019 places you as the manager of a major international airport. Your duties range from planning and allocating personnel to procuring and maintaining a vehicle fleet, facility maintenance and handling ever larger aircraft from a variety of airlines.
Why similar: Simulation 51.3%, Strategy 48.7%
- #29 Idle Cooking Emperor
71% matchMixed53% of 146 reviews2019
Dev: Shugasu GmbH
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 117.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%
You live in a world where cooking is everything. You start out weak and then train with the goal to become the best cook in the world. Fight cooking battles, raise fairies, own restaurants, become rich!
Why similar: Strategy 57.1%, Simulation 42.9%
- #30 Soviet Monsters: Ekranoplans
73% matchMostly Negative38% of 34 reviews2016
Dev: santasco.comPub: IV Productions
Windows
You are in charge of the day to day running of the Ekranoplan program. Manage resources and staff to keep your craft operational. When a mission arrives from on high you must be ready to face the challenge and pilot your Ekranoplan / command the crew to a successful and glorious outcome!
Why similar: Simulation 51.8%, Strategy 48.2%
- #31 Lords of the Realm III
72% matchMixed55% of 49 reviews2015
Dev: Impressions GamesPub: Rebellion
Windows
When it comes to medieval real-time strategy, Lords of the Realm III flies the flag high. Whether it's maneuvering troops on the battlefield, negotiating trade and alliances, or overseeing armies across the lands, RTS fans will find plenty here to enjoy.
Why similar: Strategy 55.4%, Simulation 44.6%
- #32 The Great Art Heist
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Matthew Thomas Stevens Studios LLC
Windows
You play as Jack a kid who loves art ever since he could remember. His parents took him to many museums when he was younger, ever since he has wanted to collect art pieces. Take on contracts or collect for yourself.
Why similar: Strategy 51%, Simulation 49%
- #33 Nightclub Emporium
73% matchNegative7% of 15 reviews2015
Dev: United Independent Entertainment
Windows
Start your own enterprising odyssey and turn night into day as the boss of your very own Nightclub Emporium!
Why similar: Simulation 52.1%, Strategy 47.9%
- #34 BIGHARDSUN
59% 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 51%, Simulation 49%
- #35 Time of Fury
72% matchMixed58% of 97 reviews2014
Dev: Wastelands InteractivePub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Time of Fury takes you right into the European Theater of Operations. Strategic Command is the essence of winning the war and in Time of Fury the World War 2 is just huge, ideal for every strategy game fan.
Why similar: Strategy 56.6%, Simulation 43.4%
- #36 The Parchment - For The Realm
59% 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 51%, Simulation 49%
- #37 Decisive Campaigns: Case Blue
70% matchVery Positive90% of 67 reviews2015
Dev: VR DesignsPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Decisive Campaigns: Case Blue simulates the German drive to Stalingrad and into the Caucasus of the summer of 1942, as well as its May preludes (2nd Kharkov offensive, Operation Trappenjagd) and also the Soviet winter counter-offensive (Operation Uranus) that ended with the encirclement of 6th Army in Stalingrad.
Why similar: Strategy 52.9%, Simulation 47.1%
- #38 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 50.3%, Simulation 49.7%
- #39 Northern Tale 5: Revival
67% matchPositive92% of 37 reviews2020
Dev: Qumaron
Windows
Ragnar - the fearless leader of the Vikings, fell in battle with Evil. But this is not the end! The Scandinavian God Odin decided to return to him not only life, but also youth. Forward to meet new adventures!
Why similar: Strategy 48.2%, Simulation 45.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.3%
- #40 Twisty Tumble (VR)
58% 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 51%, Simulation 49%
- #41 覇県を握れ ~47都道府県大戦~
69% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2018
Dev: Flying Panjandrum / ふらいんぐパンジャンドラム
Windows
日本最強の都道府県を決める戦いが幕を開ける! 最強の経済力を持つ東京都か、最強の軍事力を持つ北海道か、最強の工業力を持つ愛知県か、それとも……。 統計データをもとに再現した47都道府県。果たして、覇県を握るのはどこだ!?
Why similar: Strategy 35.2%, Simulation 34.8%, Turn-Based 18.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.7%
- #42 Abyss Manager
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 73 reviews2019
Dev: D4 Laboratory
Windows
Take over a small dungeon that no adventure is interested in as a new manager. You'll start with almost nothing and recruit minions, accumulate money, construct facilities, develop technology, explore the realm, have the dungeon's name up, defeat other dungeons and win the championship of the Dungeon League.
Why similar: Strategy 42.6%, Simulation 38.3%, Turn-Based 19.1%
- #43 Kurogane of the sky
68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: hukurou91
Windows
A game where you control a fleet-scale airship and fight enemy flying battleships. I think it's more like a simulation or a strategy than an action.
Why similar: Strategy 51.4%, Simulation 48.6%
- #44 幻想英雄传 卡片对决
68% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2019
Dev: 幻想英雄传开发组
Windows
This game is based on a turn-based card battle and incorporates a random loop dungeon to explore the RogueLike-style game. Play a variety of characters in the game and experience the ever-changing adventure!
Why similar: Strategy 51.2%, Turn-Based 25.3%, Card Game 23.5%
- #45 Cheaters Blackjack 21
71% matchMostly Negative34% of 29 reviews2016
Dev: BlackOpzFXPub: BlackOpzFX Labs
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
CHEATERS BLACKJACK 21 adds the ‘Cheating’ twist to the classic game. Play 100% Fair or against Cheating CPU opponents to Win Match Play. Compete against Players Worldwide to Post the Best Match Totals. 6 Exciting Blackjack Game Modes.
Why similar: Strategy 40.8%, Simulation 40.4%, Card Game 18.8%