- #1 Blackthorn Arena
97% matchMixed69% of 3,780 reviews2020
Dev: PersonaeGame StudioPub: Light Up Games
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Blackthorn Arena is a strategy/management sim with a real-time/turn based combat system, set in a world of mythical monsters and classic fantasy races. Play as the master of Blackthorn Arena, train your slaves into gladiators, forge them into your champions, and send them to fight for your glory!
Why similar: CRPG 23.8%, Real Time Tactics 17.7%, Medieval 14.9%, Management 14.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%
- #2 Age of Gladiators Reforged
96% matchMixed61% of 56 reviews2023
Dev: Creative Storm Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Age of Gladiators Reforged is a REMAKE of the 2016 indie game. A single-player strategy/management experience set at the height of the bloody gladiatorial games in ancient Rome that allows you to manage your fighters as they increase in level, forging them into killing machines and champions.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 19%, Rome 17.8% ★, Management 14%, Medieval 13.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%
- #3 Gladiator Guild Manager
96% matchVery Positive81% of 4,032 reviews2024
Dev: Entertainment ForgePub: GrabTheGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A strategic autobattler sim where you build a team of gladiators, compete in arenas, plan fight tactics, and form alliances. Combine fighters, beasts, and mages, develop and equip them to optimize your well-oiled fighting machine, dominate the championships, and leave your mark on the world.
Why similar: City Builder 19.8%, Medieval 16.6%, Management 16.4%, Strategy RPG 15.4%, Base Building 14.9%
- #4 Crossroads Inn Anniversary Edition
95% matchMixed55% of 4,067 reviews2019
Dev: Klabater
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Crossroads Inn, a real-time management sim, unfolds in Delcrys' unique fantasy realm. Construct and oversee your inn, delight traveling heroes, and achieve renowned status for your services across the kingdom.
Why similar: City Builder 26.3%, Immersive Sim 16.7%, Base Building 14.1%, Crafting 12.5%, Strategy RPG 11.1%
- #5 Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue
94% matchVery Positive93% of 1,554 reviews2020
Dev: Entertainment ForgePub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue is a battle sim about managing your own Gladiator Guild in an epic fantasy world. Build and run your own guild, hire and train gladiators, develop unique tactics, manage resources, compete for the rank in the arena, and much more.
Why similar: Management 19.9%, Medieval 17.9%, Strategy RPG 17.6%, Base Building 13.5%, Fantasy 10.8%
- #6 Pompeii: The Legacy
93% matchVery Positive83% of 259 reviews2026
Dev: Siscia Games
Windows
Rebuild Pompeii from the ashes and lead it through centuries of politics, intrigue, and survival. Shape laws, expand trade across the Empire, guide your city through disasters, and command legions in optional real-time battles. Your legacy begins now.
Why similar: Rome 25.6% ★, City Builder 19.4%, Medieval 12.4%, Immersive Sim 10%, Base Building 8.6%
- #7 Age of Gladiators
94% matchMostly Positive78% of 768 reviews2016
Dev: Creative Storm Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
"Age of Gladiators" is a single-player strategy/management sim set at the height of the bloody gladiatorial games in ancient Rome. As your fighters increase in level, it will be up to you to decide how to forge their attributes and abilities.
Why similar: Rome 31.2% ★, Management 19.4%, Medieval 12.6%, Strategy RPG 10.5%, Strategy 10.2%
- #8 Roman Triumph: Survival City Builder
91% matchVery Positive85% of 752 reviews2025
Dev: Coreffect InteractivePub: Forklift Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
At the farthest reaches of the empire, a new Roman city is born! Manage and grow your city, please the gods, and survive against barbarians and mythological threats to achieve Roman Triumph!
Why similar: Rome 23.2% ★, City Builder 17.6%, Crafting 12.2%, Base Building 11.3%, Management 11.2%
- #9 Age of Gladiators II: Rome
92% matchMixed68% of 276 reviews2018
Dev: Creative Storm Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Age of Gladiators II: Rome is a single-player strategy/management sim set at the height of the bloody gladiatorial games in ancient Rome. As your fighters increase in level, it will be up to you to decide how to forge their attributes and abilities. Build your story. Build your empire.
Why similar: Rome 38.3% ★, Management 19%, Strategy 10.8%, Strategy RPG 10%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.9%
- #10 Mortal Glory 2
91% matchVery Positive88% of 306 reviews2024
Dev: Redbeak Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Manage a team of traveling gladiators in this turn-based fantasy roguelike. Find the best recruits, discover powerful item combinations and come up with clever tactics on the battlefield. The tournament awaits those who desire MORTAL GLORY!
Why similar: Management 53.8%, Strategy 19.7%, Simulation 14.9%, Top-Down 11.6%
- #11 Gladiator Command
90% matchVery Positive95% of 158 reviews2026
Dev: Marius Spikas
Windows
A gladiator management sim. Recruit unique gladiators, train them, equip them, hire staff, manage finances, build prestige, develop traits and stat-based skills, and let real-time arena battles decide your rise.
Why similar: Rome 37.4% ★, Management 32.3%, Simulation 15.8%, Strategy 14.5%
- #12 Bloodgrounds
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 580 reviews2026
Dev: Exordium GamesPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Bloodgrounds merges tactical turn-based combat with strategic management, RPG and roguelite elements. Forged in the pits of the arena, you fought your way out and now as a wealthy patron you recruit, train, and command your team of hardened Gladiators to glory - or death.
Why similar: Rome 37.8% ★, Management 13.6%, Base Building 13.3%, Strategy RPG 12.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 9%
- #13 Gods of Sand
88% matchVery Positive86% of 733 reviews2026
Dev: Achenar Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Train gladiators. Manage a ludus. Fight in the arenas. Conquer the tower. Gods of Sand is a gladiator manager with intense turn-based combat, inspired by the Swords and Sandals series, in a dark and unforgiving setting.
Why similar: Rome 41.4% ★, Management 21%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Strategy 9.9%, Simulation 8.1%
- #14 A Hero's Rest: An RPG Town Simulator
89% matchMixed69% of 179 reviews2024
Dev: Vanargand Games
Windows
Build shops, craft items with hundreds of customization options, and manage your resources wisely to lead your Heroes to success. Immerse yourself as proprietor of a medieval fantasy town in a world abounding with Heroes and Monsters.
Why similar: City Builder 16.8%, Medieval 12.2%, CRPG 10.9%, Crafting 10.4%, Strategy RPG 10.3%
- #15 The Monster Breeder
87% matchVery Positive92% of 272 reviews2025
Dev: Fantasy Creations
Windows
Turn-based fantasy gladiatorial game with monster breeding. Crossbreed various species to create monster hybrids for gladiatorial combat. Manipulate creatures’ traits with surgery, magic, and alchemy. Manage your enterprise, craft items and upgrade your base. Fight in the arena for gold and glory!
Why similar: Management 18.5%, Strategy RPG 15.5%, Immersive Sim 15.4%, Medieval 14.9%, Base Building 12.7%
- #16 Anvil Saga
86% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,811 reviews2023
Dev: Pirozhok StudioPub: HeroCraft PC
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Anvil Saga is a management sim with RPG elements where you take control of a blacksmith shop amidst the Hundred Years' War. Each decision you make impacts the story and gameplay.
Why similar: Management 21%, Medieval 19.7%, Base Building 18.3%, Crafting 16.2%, Fantasy 8.5%
- #17 Age of Reforging: The Freelands
84% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,310 reviews2025
Dev: PersonaeGame StudioPub: Kunpan Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Age of Reforging: The Freelands is a medieval high-freedom sandbox adventure CRPG. You'll be a reforger in the freelands chosen by the Goddess to embark on a medieval adventure tour at your own pace, gathering teammates, fighting for survival, and craft your unique legend!
Why similar: Medieval 16.8%, Dungeon Crawler 16.2%, CRPG 15.7%, Real Time Tactics 15.3%, Strategy RPG 14.2%
- #18 Mortal Glory
86% matchVery Positive87% of 582 reviews2020
Dev: Redbeak Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Mortal Glory is a fantasy-themed tactical roguelike game about recruiting a team of gladiators and pitting them against brutal competition in a blood-soaked tournament. Train your gladiators, find a legendary sword, learn ancient spells, recruit a celebrity, cheat - do whatever it takes to bring glory to your name!
Why similar: Management 34.5%, Strategy RPG 26.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.6%, Strategy 11.8%, Top-Down 6.8%
- #19 Stronghold Legends: Steam Edition
85% matchVery Positive88% of 2,700 reviews2016
Dev: Firefly Studios
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Catapult werewolves over castle walls, incinerate troops with dragon fire and command the Knights of the Round Table! This remaster of the mythical ‘castle sim’ features Steam multiplayer, Workshop support, new maps, achievements and DLC campaigns.
Why similar: City Builder 22.3%, Real Time Tactics 18.2%, Medieval 13.7%, Management 13.1%, Base Building 12.1%
- #20 Dungeon Tycoon
83% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,878 reviews2024
Dev: Lunheim StudiosPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Build your own dungeon and attract heroes from all over the realm! Grow your business by exploiting every facet of your visitors' dungeon exploration experience. Will you be able to keep your evil dungeon business going?
Why similar: City Builder 19.5%, Dungeon Crawler 18.2%, Management 16.2%, Medieval 12.8%, Base Building 10.5%
- #21 Age of Gladiators II: Death League
84% matchMixed69% of 105 reviews2017
Dev: Creative Storm Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Age of Gladiators II: Death League is a single-player strategy game set in the futuristic 3000AD, during the rebirth of the violent and hyper-competitive gladiatorial games. Manage your franchise while forging the attributes and abilities of your warriors. Build your story. Build your empire.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 19.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.6%, Management 17.4%, Simulation 15.9%, Strategy 15.8%
- #22 Stronghold: Definitive Edition
79% matchVery Positive86% of 10,185 reviews2023
Dev: Firefly Studios
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Greetings sire! Your stronghold awaits you. Build a castle economy, besiege unforgettable villains and return to the 'castle sim' that started it all. Experience this classic RTS with upgraded visuals, modernised gameplay, Steam multiplayer and a new campaign.
Why similar: City Builder 27.3%, Real Time Tactics 20.4%, Medieval 17.1%, Base Building 13.7%, Strategy 9%
- #23 Gladiator School
82% matchMostly Positive72% of 349 reviews2017
Dev: Raptor Claw Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Gladiator School is a Tycoon-style simulation game. You play as the master of a newly formed school for gladiators. Your job is to prepare and train recruits before you send them away to fight for their survival and entertain the crowd in the arena.
Why similar: Management 34.4%, Simulation 33.7%, Strategy 31.9%
- #24 Crafter's Hollow
81% matchMixed54% of 68 reviews2025
Dev: Wylde Wisp Games
Windows
Forge gear, run a shop, and send mercenaries into danger so you don’t have to. A cozy-but-clever crafting sim where business booms, heroes bicker, and dungeons provide all the “supply chain” problems you’ll ever need.
Why similar: Crafting 21%, Dungeon Crawler 17%, Management 16.9%, City Builder 13.1%, Simulation 10.9%
- #25 Clicker Arena
81% matchMixed55% of 105 reviews2024
Dev: James Sun
Windows
Welcome to the arena! An auto battler with lite "idle" game mechanics. Defeat bosses to earn resources and power up. Invest in a complex skill tree and dig for ancient relics. Earn glory from righteous combat and spend it on permanent upgrades that ramp up the pace and excitement every run.
Why similar: Strategy 32.2%, Choices Matter 27.5%, Fantasy 24.1%, Simulation 16.2%
- #26 Rec Center Tycoon - Management Simulator
82% matchMostly Positive71% of 327 reviews2019
Dev: Jarrod Brown
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Design, build and manage a recreation center! Host fitness classes, build swimming pools, arcade & entertainment areas, build event rooms to host parties & much more. With endless customisation, Rec Center Tycoon goes much more in-depth than your average business management simulator.
Why similar: City Builder 21%, Management 16.4%, Base Building 15.2%, Real Time Tactics 15%, Immersive Sim 13.6%
- #27 Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition
76% matchVery Positive92% of 11,119 reviews2025
Dev: Firefly Studios
Windows
Median: 12.3 hrsMean: 33.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Gird your loins and sharpen your steel! Besiege 20 unique enemy lords and battle friends online, in this expanded remaster of the classic 'castle sim'. Relive history with new units, opponents, visuals, audio, campaigns, skirmish trails, co-op and larger maps.
Why similar: City Builder 26.8%, Real Time Tactics 20.5%, Medieval 17.6%, Base Building 14%, Strategy 10.5%
- #28 Blacksmith Master
77% matchVery Positive83% of 2,646 reviews2025
Dev: Untitled StudioPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Manage your own medieval smithy in Blacksmith Master and supervise the entire process from mining ores and gems to designing and selling finished products. Forge everything from weapons and armor to tools and cooking utensils to fund your craft and become the Blacksmith Master.
Why similar: City Builder 26.3%, Medieval 19.4%, Base Building 18.4%, Management 17.6%, Strategy 9.2%
- #29 Swords and Sandals 2 Redux
80% matchMostly Positive79% of 586 reviews2017
Dev: Whiskeybarrel StudiosPub: eGames.com
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%
The world's favourite gladiator game has returned, bigger and more action packed than ever. Swords and Sandals 2: Emperor's Reign, remastered with all new graphics, music and powerful new skills and awesome Arena Champions Pharoah King, John the Butcher and Ultra Flavlus
Why similar: Rome 31.4% ★, Strategy RPG 29%, Medieval 26.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%
- #30 Nova Roma
75% matchVery Positive94% of 2,044 reviews2026
Dev: Lion ShieldPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The glory of Rome is at your fingertips in this city-building game where you must appease the gods, enact laws, and develop complex supply chains to meet the needs of your citizens.
Why similar: City Builder 33.4%, Base Building 22.6%, Management 21.2%, Strategy 11.6%, Simulation 11.1%
- #31 Master Forge
78% matchVery Positive90% of 68 reviews2023
Dev: IT Student
Windows
Having inherited an old forge, it is now up to you to run the shop. Gain riches and fame, upgrade your forge and gain access to new resources to expand your product selection. One day, word of your skill may reach the ears of more than just commoners.
Why similar: Medieval 17.4%, Management 16%, Real Time Tactics 15.7%, Base Building 15.2%, Immersive Sim 13.2%
- #32 Battle Royale Tycoon
79% matchMixed69% of 516 reviews2019
Dev: Endless Loop Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Design and build arenas for your guests to fight in, keep them happy, your workers paid and make a profit!
Why similar: Management 33.5%, City Builder 27.9%, Simulation 20.4%, Strategy 18.2%
- #33 Gladiators and Glory
76% matchVery Positive88% of 60 reviews2023
Dev: Oguz Kemerli
Windows
A Turn-Based Fighting Game Set in the Roman Era, where you can develop your Gladiators and fight them in arenas to increase the glory of your Ludus.
Why similar: Medieval 28.2%, Rome 28.1% ★, Strategy 20.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Fantasy 10.2%
- #34 Gladiator Manager
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 116 reviews2021
Dev: Eternity Games
Windows
Gladiator Manager is a sports management and tactical battle simulation game.
Why similar: Strategy 38.4%, Simulation 37.7%, Management 24%
- #35 Necrosmith 2
75% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,491 reviews2024
Dev: Alawar
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Like a dead man reanimated by dark sorcery, the necromancer simulator is back! Give the undead the ability to fly over mountains and swim across rivers, explore a fully generated world at night and fend off enemy hordes during the day. Start a new, uhm, life.
Why similar: Management 33.6%, Dark Fantasy 25%, Strategy 17.5%, Simulation 16.1%, Top-Down 7.8%
- #36 Elysium: Blood Games
78% matchMixed61% of 212 reviews2016
Dev: SimProse StudiosPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Enter a world of blood, influence and secrets in this easy to learn, yet deep strategy sim where you control a group of Gladiators, guiding them through combat and competition. Bribe, gamble and slash your way to an arena championship!
Why similar: Simulation 29.8%, Strategy 29.4%, Management 25.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 15%
- #37 Another Farm Roguelike: Rebirth
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 532 reviews2025
Dev: Zabbo GamesPub: Thermite Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Discover the ultimate farming roguelike experience! Build, craft, and grow your farm to pay off the increasing rent. No slow-paced walking or social distractions—just click! Reclaim the joy of strategic farming in diverse maps and let your cursor guide you to success. Play your way, rent won’t wait!
Why similar: Management 32.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 28.8%, Strategy 20.4%, Simulation 18.4%
- #38 Arena Renovation
74% matchMostly Positive70% of 368 reviews2024
Dev: Nesalis GamesPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Take on the role of a one-man renovation team tasked with restoring various sports facilities to their former glory. Many of them have been destroyed as a result of time or lack of care. Don't let them go into complete oblivion - roll up your sleeves and breathe new life into them!
Why similar: Management 31.6%, Immersive Sim 27.8%, Base Building 20.1%, Simulation 16.9%, 3D 3.6%
- #39 Knights of Honor II: Sovereign
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 6,628 reviews2022
Dev: Black Sea GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Become the king and fight over Europe in this fresh take on medieval real-time grand strategy. Manage provinces, gather armies, initiate diplomacy, and dabble in espionage. The path is open: become the true Sovereign of your people and bring them to glory.
Why similar: Medieval 40.6%, Strategy 30%, Simulation 19.6%, City Builder 9.8%
- #40 Majesty Gold HD
74% matchVery Positive93% of 593 reviews2009
Dev: CyberlorePub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 33%
The High Definition edition of Majesty Gold contains main game, the Northern Expansion Pack as well as 2 new quests and several other graphics and gameplay updates.Majesty is a Real-time strategy game with indirect control – your heroes have a will of their own!
Why similar: Strategy 26.1%, Simulation 21.4%, Base Building 16.8%, Fantasy 11.3%, City Builder 7.7%
- #41 Swords and Sandals 3 Redux
70% matchVery Positive89% of 228 reviews2025
Dev: Whiskeybarrel StudiosPub: eGames.com
Windows
A legend returns! The beloved classic Swords and Sandals 3 is back, re-forged in glory! Step back into the Gladiae Ultratus once more and prepare to take on the greatest gladiators in all Brandor. It's the hardest, most metal gladiator game ever made.
Why similar: CRPG 31.3%, Strategy RPG 20.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Medieval 13.4%, Strategy 12.1%
- #42 Noble's Life: Kingdom Reborn - Prologue
72% matchMostly Positive71% of 84 reviews2024
Dev: Gentle GriffonsPub: Concept Lab Sp. z o.o.
Windows
Experience the first months after a brutal assault on your own estate in the free prologue of a realistic simulator of a medieval noble combined with a strategy game of historical depth. Manage your town and villages and make decisions in non-linear events.
Why similar: Medieval 23.1%, Base Building 18.5%, Immersive Sim 14.3%, Management 14%, Simulation 11%
- #43 Blacksmith Simulator
73% matchMostly Negative35% of 71 reviews2025
Dev: Potato GamesPub: ForgeGames
Windows
Become a Medieval blacksmith in this interactive blacksmithing simulator. Upgrade your forging equipment, unlock new exotic crafting materials, grow your business, and manage your customers - in addition to engaging forging mechanics. Strike while the iron is hot and hop in front of the forge now!
Why similar: Crafting 25.2%, Management 22.2%, Medieval 21.3%, Immersive Sim 18.9%, Simulation 9.3%
- #44 Masters of Albion
69% matchMixed66% of 599 reviews2026
Dev: 22cans
Windows
A bold reimagining of the God Game genre from the creator who defined it. Shape a living world as a god - or step into it and experience it through your people. Build, guide and defend your town by day, then survive the night when everything is under threat. There is no single solution. Only yours.
Why similar: City Builder 27%, Management 18%, Base Building 18%, Crafting 16.9%, Strategy 10.4%
- #45 Monarch : Medieval Remastered
69% matchVery Positive81% of 378 reviews2025
Dev: Mr.Lordy
Windows
In the medieval era, assume the role of a lord and engage with other lords,develop fiefdoms, and employ strategies involving intrigue, warfare, and plunder. Expand your territory and strengthen your house lineage Or, be a god, manipulate the world? This game primarily strategic role-playing elements
Why similar: Medieval 18.2%, CRPG 16.3%, Management 14.6%, Immersive Sim 14.1%, Strategy RPG 13.6%
- #46 Jagged Alliance - Back in Action
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,762 reviews2012
Dev: Coreplay GmbHPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A contemporary remake of the much-loved series of turn-based mercenary-themed strategy games.
Why similar: Strategy 58.1%, Simulation 27.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 14%
- #47 Siege Survival: Gloria Victis
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,752 reviews2021
Dev: Black Eye GamesPub: Ravenscourt
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A medieval city under siege and a handful of civilians are all that keep the walls from falling. Mixing survival strategy and resource management, build your camp, craft supplies, and scavenge the occupied city to supply the last troops holding back the invaders.
Why similar: City Builder 17%, Medieval 11.4%, Immersive Sim 10.6%, Crafting 10.4%, Base Building 10.3%
- #48 Builders of Greece
70% matchMixed56% of 585 reviews2025
Dev: BLUM EntertainmentPub: CreativeForge Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Immerse yourself in the beautifully recreated golden age of Hellenic city-states. Builders of Greece is a city management game that lets you display your strategic and economic mastery. Build your Polis from scratch, make meaningful decisions, trade, fight and expand to become the ultimate ruler.
Why similar: City Builder 37.8%, Immersive Sim 15%, Base Building 13.4%, Strategy 12%, Simulation 11.6%
- #49 Epic Manager - Create Your Own Adventuring Agency!
72% matchMixed66% of 241 reviews2016
Dev: ManaVoid Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Epic Manager is a unique crossover between Sports Management and classic JRPGs. Experience an addictive “one more turn” mix of tycoon strategy, roguelike elements, roster management, combat and character progression, all rooted in an epic yet light-hearted fantasy setting. Rated ‘E’ for EPIC!
Why similar: Medieval 21.3%, Management 20%, Strategy RPG 18.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%, Strategy 7.8%
- #50 Tavern Manager Simulator 🍻
67% matchVery Positive92% of 4,414 reviews2024
Dev: One More Time
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Restore your fantasy tavern to its full glory. Repair, improve and expand the establishment. Cook delicious food and keep an eye on the mood of the visitors. Create a unique atmosphere for unforgettable adventures!
Why similar: Management 21.8%, Base Building 19.5%, Medieval 18.4%, Immersive Sim 18.1%, Fantasy 11.3%
- #51 Crown Champion: Legends of the Arena
71% matchVery Positive80% of 557 reviews2016
Dev: Pilgrim AdventuresPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
"Crown Champion: Legends of the Arena" is a fantasy RPG/Management simulator set in the ruthless world of gladiatorial combat. Develop your academy and train your fighters. Increase your power and influence in the realm. Reap the rewards of your labours.
Why similar: Fantasy 66.9%, Strategy 33.1%
- #52 Thriving City: Song
67% matchVery Positive81% of 3,336 reviews2024
Dev: White Star Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
In 960 AD, the new Song Dynasty needs you! As magistrate, build a prosperous city from scratch. Develop bustling streets filled with businesses and entertainment, while navigating hidden crises of political strife and foreign invasions. How will you lead through these challenges?
Why similar: City Builder 23.2%, Real Time Tactics 15.5%, Strategy RPG 13.6%, Base Building 13.2%, Management 12.3%
- #53 We Who Are About To Die
67% matchVery Positive88% of 8,289 reviews2022
Dev: Jordy Lakiere
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Fight & strategize your way through spectacles and arenas - rise from lowly slave to Grand Champion and earn your freedom. Or... die trying. This Gladiator RPG Roguelite features in-depth career management and a unique physics simulated combat system. To those who are about to die, I salute you!
Why similar: Rome 42.3% ★, Medieval 29.3%, Strategy 14.4%, Simulation 14%
- #54 Teamfight Manager 2
66% matchMixed60% of 2,080 reviews2026
Dev: Team Samoyed
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Teamfight Manager is back with more detailed tactics, management, and a new MOBA-style gameplay. Take charge of a virtual e-sports team, build the ultimate roster, and become the greatest manager!
Why similar: Management 46.6%, Simulation 30%, Real Time Tactics 17.4%, Choices Matter 6%
- #55 JIANGHU CHRONICLES
65% matchMostly Positive70% of 2,387 reviews2025
Dev: 一品阁Pub: 方块游戏(CubeGame)
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
JIANGHU CHRONICLES is a Wuxia-themed clan simulator, which focuses on simulating Jianghu clans and experiencing realistic battle. Set up a clan of your own, recruit disciples, complete missions... And eventually make your clan second to none by improving its power and reputation.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.6%, Base Building 25.2%, Real Time Tactics 22.3%, Immersive Sim 12.8%, Simulation 8.5%
- #56 Ludus
69% matchMixed68% of 871 reviews2020
Dev: Cheesecake Dev
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Build the best ludus in the world! and survive in ancient Rome.
Why similar: Rome 48.8% ★, Management 18.4%, Simulation 18%, Strategy 14.8%
- #57 Power & Revolution 2023 Edition
68% matchMixed58% of 636 reviews2023
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
The latest edition of the ultrarealistic world simulator where you play as the Head of State or as the opposition! New Additions: dive deeper into the war in the Ukraine with artillery, trenches, mines, troop morale, etc; detailed immigration management; the justice system; and children.
Why similar: Management 34.6%, Real Time Tactics 30.3%, Strategy 15.1%, Simulation 11.3%, Top-Down 5%
- #58 Parking Tycoon: Business Simulator
67% matchMixed65% of 980 reviews2023
Dev: GeekonPub: Midnight Games
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Are you ready to immerse yourself in the exhilarating world of car parking management? Step into the shoes of a visionary entrepreneur and become the ultimate Parking Lot Tycoon! Take Charge and embark on a thrilling journey of strategy, expansion, and success.
Why similar: City Builder 30.1%, CRPG 25.6%, Simulation 15.7%, Crafting 12.5%, Management 9.4%
- #59 Boxing Club Manager
68% matchMixed55% of 93 reviews2022
Dev: Alternative Software Ltd
Windows · Mac
You've waited long enough. Boxing management is now in your gloves. Winning fights is your goal. Running the best gym is your future. Take control. Train and steer your boxers to glory in the ring! Build up your gym, make it World class!
Why similar: Management 31.6%, Strategy 20.9%, Real Time Tactics 20.5%, Simulation 18.6%, Choices Matter 4.9%
- #60 Arcadecraft
70% matchMixed56% of 154 reviews2014
Dev: Firebase Industries Ltd.
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 5.0 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 34.3%, Management 33.6%, Strategy 32.1%