- #1 Kasi
97% matchVery Positive96% of 183 reviews2021
Dev: Kaikalii
Windows
Be a plant. Manage water and sunlight for photosynthesis. Grow branches into the sky and roots into the earth. Become the tallest, most efficient tree, a snaking vine with many shoots, or just a nice bush.
Why similar: Simulation 19.9%, Sandbox 17.5%, Life Sim 15%, Casual 13.3%, Building 13.2%
- #2 The Laundromat Sidequest
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BeaverFang
Windows
A brand new sidequest awaits - Plan, Decorate, and Maintain your laundry facility. Set up your laundromat on the weekends to ensure that it's ready for the week ahead. Dive in and develop an old run-down building into a flourishing establishment.
Why similar: Sandbox 21.9%, Life Sim 20.7%, Building 15.4%, Simulation 14.6%, Management 9.8%
- #3 My Dear Farm
96% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Cometa GamesPub: HyperBeard, Inc.
Windows
Grow, decorate, and unwind in My Dear Farm for PC—a cozy farming sim with HD visuals, improved controls, exclusive PC events, and Steam Cloud. Build the farm of your dreams and show off your style!
Why similar: Simulation 21.4%, Life Sim 20.6%, Sandbox 18.9%, Casual 14.3%, Building 8%
- #4 ReEstate - Real Estate and Business Simulator
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Darkwolf66
Windows
A real estate investment and business simulator, with aspects of life simulator who puts you in the skin of someone who just lost everything including your parents and needs to win in life.
Why similar: Life Sim 23.5%, Simulation 22.1%, Sandbox 18.4%, Casual 14.7%, Building 8.8%
- #5 My Universe - Interior Designer
95% matchMostly Negative33% of 15 reviews2021
Dev: Magic PocketsPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Set up your own agency and become the best in town. Listen to your clients' needs and begin to renovate and refurbish their homes by selecting the style most suited to their personalities. Gradually, your reputation will grow and you'll be able to land more and more prestigious projects!
Why similar: Simulation 22%, Building 20.2%, Life Sim 19.4%, Sandbox 19.1%, Family Friendly 10.4%
- #6 Resort Island Simulator: Prologue
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 57 reviews2026
Dev: Tenjin GamesPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
A world filled with tricksters, pirates, zealots, and treasures. An ocean full of danger and prize. Face dilemmas and encounters. Manage a resort in this wild world and build a thriving business. An Explorer, a Survivor a Resorter or a Trader? Forge your own path to wealth. Make Resort Prosper!
Why similar: Life Sim 25%, Simulation 23.5%, Sandbox 19.9%, Casual 11.1%, Building 6.5%
- #7 Fuel Station Simulator
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: glass Pixel Games
Windows
Are you ready for the most comprehensive fuel station simulation ever? Manage your fuel station, your shop, the car wash, the workshop, your employees and much more…
Why similar: Life Sim 23.7%, Simulation 16.1%, Sandbox 13.6%, Economy 12.6%, Management 9.7%
- #8 Tiny Farm Big Money Together
92% matchNo user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Sthard Game
Windows
Up to 2-player co-op, physics-based resource management and production game.
Why similar: Life Sim 25%, Simulation 23.4%, Sandbox 19.8%, Relaxing 9.3%, Economy 8.4%
- #9 The Pub Life Simulator: Prologue
91% matchMixed65% of 46 reviews2025
Dev: Visma Games
Windows
Open your own pub with The Pub Life and keep your customers happy with refreshing drinks and great service. Enjoy this cozy and detailed simulation experience solo or with a friend. Level up, unlock higher quality beverages, and expand your pub to create the most popular spot in town!
Why similar: Life Sim 24.1%, Simulation 21.6%, Sandbox 20.8%, Casual 14.3%, Building 9.6%
- #10 Game Saloon Simulator
91% matchVery Positive92% of 85 reviews2026
Dev: Gnome Games
Windows
Step into the world of fun and become the boss of your own game saloon! In this game, you’ll serve customers, enjoy interactive games, and get a taste of the relaxing and enjoyable experience that awaits you.
Why similar: Life Sim 17.3%, Sandbox 15.4%, Simulation 14.3%, Economy 13.2%, Casual 9.6%
- #11 Room In Dream
90% matchPositive90% of 31 reviews2023
Dev: Cat Head Games
Windows
A peaceful, relaxing and chill cozy Zen game. Discover, collect, and assemble furniture to decorate your little cozy room and surrounding environment in the peaceful land, feeling the white noise of the nature, time flow and weather change.
Why similar: Life Sim 25.2%, Simulation 24.2%, Sandbox 22.8%, Casual 15.9%, Building 7.6%
- #12 Resort Manager
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nesalis GamesPub: FreeMind S.A.
Windows
Resort Manager – become the owner of a holiday resort and build the tourist empire of your dreams! Manage, invest, and grow your summer haven to attract more and more guests and transform a small getaway into a vibrant hotspot full of attractions.
Why similar: Simulation 22.1%, Sandbox 20.5%, Life Sim 15.3%, Management 9.9%, Casual 8.5%
- #13 Cat Hostel 开一间猫咪民宿吧!
89% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: 绿橘子
Windows
Open a cat hotel where you can pet cats!
Why similar: Life Sim 39.3%, Simulation 26.6%, Casual 15.3%, Relaxing 10.9%, 2D 7%
- #14 Creatures
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
Breed, teach, and guide your Norns as they grow into independent creatures. Explore the world of Albia, develop their skills, and build new colonies by sending your strongest Norns into unexplored worlds!
Why similar: Life Sim 33.2%, Simulation 24.5%, Sandbox 22.9%, Casual 8.8%, Family Friendly 6.4%
- #15 Sawmill Simulator
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sunbeam Studio
Windows
Take ownership of an old, underperforming sawmill, a place full of noise, dust, and untapped potential. Step into the world of industrial wood processing and turn raw logs into profit through smart operation, precision cutting, and efficient production flow.
Why similar: Life Sim 24.2%, Simulation 19.7%, Sandbox 15.7%, Management 11%, Casual 10.2%
- #16 KAIWorld
88% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: kjkjkAIStudio
Windows
KAIWorld is a simple world that you can place or remove object to build your own world. You can scavenge some stuff and craft with machine in order to reach higher tier.
Why similar: Simulation 30.2%, Sandbox 28.4%, Casual 21%, Building 13.3%, 2D 6.3%
- #17 Road Diner Simulator: Prologue
82% matchVery Positive87% of 266 reviews2026
Dev: DRAGO entertainment
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 1.1 hrs≥1hr: 15%
Experience the past and get to know the story of the old diner and its struggling history in this prologue to Road Diner Simulator.
Why similar: Life Sim 24.9%, Simulation 24.2%, Sandbox 20%, Casual 16.1%, Economy 6.7%
- #18 Architect Life: A House Design Simulator
84% matchMixed51% of 291 reviews2025
Dev: Shine ResearchPub: Nacon
Windows
Create dream homes! From 3D plan modelling through to on-site decision-making, you must bring each project to life while giving free rein to your creativity, to take your architectural firm to the pinnacle of the profession.
Why similar: Life Sim 19.2%, Sandbox 17.5%, Building 14.3%, Simulation 13.5%, Family Friendly 8.1%
- #19 The Sims™ 3
85% matchVery Positive86% of 34,390 reviews2011
Dev: The Sims StudioPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 14.2 hrsMean: 87.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The Sims 3: Create the perfect world with full customization at your fingertips. Refine personalities and help fulfill destinies.
Why similar: Life Sim 42.2%, Simulation 20.7%, Sandbox 16.1%, Building 12.4%, Casual 4.9%
- #20 Mansion Restorator
83% matchPositive83% of 40 reviews2024
Dev: Nepix
Windows
Become a one-person house flipper. Buy, repair, and renovate neglected mansions. Restore these grand estates to their former glory and sell them for a profit
Why similar: Sandbox 22.2%, Simulation 16.1%, Building 14.7%, Management 10.8%, Base Building 9.9%
- #21 Buildanauts
86% matchMostly Negative21% of 61 reviews2017
Dev: TouchTilt GamesPub: Octopus Tree
Windows
In BUILDANAUTS, you’re the foreman, the city planner, and the mayor of the town of your dreams. Build a town that your townsfolk, the Buildanites, will be proud to call home!
Why similar: Simulation 36.1%, Sandbox 27.4%, Building 21.8%, Casual 14.7%
- #22 Fantasy Gardens
84% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2021
Dev: Catcher Game
Windows
This is a relaxed plant simulation game. The adjustment parameters can simulate the ever-changing plant growth state. Players can design their fantasy gardens with imagination and creativity.
Why similar: Simulation 25.5%, Life Sim 24.6%, Sandbox 22.8%, Casual 14.1%, Building 8.4%
- #23 Wedding Hall Simulator
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ozan Kıyagan
Windows
Start from a poor wedding venue and rise to become the top wedding organizer in town! Greet clients, host henna nights and wedding events, manage food and music, collect gold, upgrade your hall. Wedding Hall Simulator lets you run the business your way!
Why similar: Life Sim 24.1%, Simulation 23.6%, Sandbox 22%, Casual 15.1%, Building 7.9%
- #24 Two Point Museum
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 13,533 reviews2025
Dev: Two Point StudiosPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 25.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Curate and manage incredible museums! Explore to discover amazing artifacts. Design and refine the layout, keep staff happy, guests entertained, donations plentiful… and children off the exhibits
Why similar: Life Sim 19.2%, Sandbox 17%, Simulation 16.1%, Building 15.3%, Casual 8.6%
- #25 House Designer : Fix & Flip
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 136 reviews2023
Dev: Karate Goose Studio
Windows
House Designer is a simulator that allows you to try yourself as an interior and landscape designer, using your imagination, creativity and creative ideas. Buy abandoned houses, renovate and decorate them. Give them a second life and live in them or sell them for a profit!
Why similar: Simulation 22.4%, Sandbox 16.7%, Building 15.2%, Life Sim 14.1%, Casual 9.1%
- #26 Supermarket Manager 2024
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MagicPro
Windows
Transform your modest store into a retail empire in this dynamic 3D simulator. Manage inventory, optimize pricing, and expand your supermarket. Balance supply and demand to become the ultimate Supermarket Manager in 2024!
Why similar: Life Sim 27.4%, Simulation 24.3%, Casual 16.2%, Economy 9.3%, Sandbox 7.7%
- #27 Producer Tycoon
81% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: DaQueen
Windows · Linux
In Producer Tycoon you start your career as a novice music producer. Sign contracts and market yourself to gain money and fans. Upgrade your equipment and studio to produce better music. Aim to rank above the top artists
Why similar: Life Sim 27.7%, Simulation 24.8%, Sandbox 21.7%, Casual 16.6%, Family Friendly 5%
- #28 My Retail Store
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: True Seria
Windows
Ever wanted to run your retail store? Now you can! You play the role of an Artist who inherited a retail store. It is now your job to manage and handle day to day business of your store while pursuing your hobby of painting.
Why similar: Life Sim 25.5%, Sandbox 20.7%, Simulation 17.3%, Casual 11.1%, Building 10.7%
- #29 Restaurant Simulator
78% 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 36.3%, Casual 21.3%, Sandbox 10.9%, Building 8.2%, Economy 7.1%
- #30 Homeless Life Simulator
77% matchMixed71% of 29 reviews2026
Dev: Bahamut Games
Windows
You’ve lost everything. Live as a homeless survivor on the streets. Fight to stay alive, rebuild your life, and see if you can climb from the streets to become the richest in the city.
Why similar: Life Sim 22%, Simulation 21.8%, Sandbox 17.3%, Economy 12.9%, Management 10.9%
- #31 Construction Company Tycoon
76% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: KokoGamesPub: Tycoon Managers
Windows
Build your own construction company from the ground up! Take on contracts, hire workers, buy powerful equipment, manage your finances, and grow from a small contractor into a construction empire.
Why similar: Simulation 29.6%, Sandbox 24.7%, Building 13.7%, Casual 11.1%, Management 7.9%
- #32 Rich Dad Simulator
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: G-DEVS.com
Windows
Run your own chain of markets. Start from a small shop to the biggest business in town. Manage staff, control inventory, set prices, and keep customers happy. Build new locations and expand your retail empire. Can you succeed and become the king of retail?
Why similar: Life Sim 23.7%, Simulation 22.2%, Sandbox 18.6%, Casual 14.8%, Economy 7.6%
- #33 Superstore Simulator
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Codebusters StudioPub: DRAGO entertainment
Windows
Develop your store, order goods, and sell, sell, sell. Hire employees and take care of customers. Enjoy a rather humorous approach to trading and running a store where you can look forward to hours upon hours of great entertainment.
Why similar: Life Sim 24.9%, Sandbox 20.7%, Simulation 16.1%, Building 11.6%, Casual 8.9%
- #34 Being John Gogh
75% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Procrast Games
Windows
"Being John Gogh" is a life simulation game where you play as John, navigating through a world rendered in the style of Van Gogh's paintings, focusing on improving relationships, managing health, and enhancing charisma to find happiness on Bozca Island.
Why similar: Life Sim 28.6%, Simulation 26.9%, Sandbox 22.1%, Casual 17.2%, Relaxing 4.7%
- #35 Barn&Farm Renovator
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Duality Games
Windows
Change the look and interior of old, dilapidated barns and farms. From changes in design to the perfect final touch. Improvise when you need to, but decorate with style and panache. Invest in the development of your remodeling company and celebrate each successful makeover.
Why similar: Simulation 23.6%, Life Sim 21.6%, Building 19.5%, Casual 11.8%, Relaxing 10%
- #36 Zoo Life Simulator
73% matchMixed63% of 46 reviews2026
Dev: Hiraru
Windows · Linux
Build the zoo of your dreams! In Zoo Life Simulator, play solo or with friends as you care for animals, keep visitors happy, and expand your park in a relaxing and realistic simulation experience.
Why similar: Sandbox 21.6%, Life Sim 20.4%, Simulation 16.4%, Building 15.5%, Management 11.5%
- #37 Physics Cake
76% matchPositive80% of 15 reviews2021
Dev: Merriman Games
Windows
Physics Cake is a 2-D physics simulation game where you can draw containers, objects, or anything you want really and put whatever chosen physical object you want inside of it.
Why similar: Simulation 28.8%, Sandbox 25.3%, Building 20.1%, Casual 19.3%, 2D 5.6%
- #38 Construction Worker Simulator
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WFK Games
Windows
Construction Worker Simulator is an ultra-realistic simulation game that let’s the player experience the life of a full-time construction worker. Make the city grow by your own hands!
Why similar: Simulation 27.9%, Building 20.3%, Sandbox 12.4%, Relaxing 8.8%, Economy 6.9%
- #39 The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 5,129 reviews2025
Dev: MAXISPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
The game you know and love. For Windows 10/11. In The Sims 2, you direct your Sims over a lifetime. Give them a long existence, or leave their lives in shambles. Guide their characteristics from one generation to the next.
Why similar: Life Sim 28.4%, Sandbox 24.8%, Building 17.1%, Simulation 15.3%, Management 10.4%
- #40 Amaroo's Christmas Shop Simulator: Prologue
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Croissant Games
Windows
Design your dream Christmas shop, make it irresistibly cozy, and watch your sales skyrocket!
Why similar: Life Sim 27.8%, Simulation 25.4%, Casual 17%, Building 12.2%, Economy 9.8%
- #41 My Little Game Room
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: My Little Room Team
Windows
Turn your Steam library into a cozy game room. Display your game cases, decorate every corner, and view the unlocked achievements in your collection.
Why similar: Life Sim 32.1%, Simulation 29.8%, Sandbox 25.2%, Building 7.3%, Relaxing 5%
- #42 Arena Renovation
72% matchMixed69% of 376 reviews2024
Dev: Nesalis GamesPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.8 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: Life Sim 20.2%, Sandbox 15%, Simulation 12.2%, Building 10.5%, Management 8.5%
- #43 Ant Keeping Simulator
71% matchVery Positive89% of 127 reviews2024
Dev: Kunstaat
Windows
Grow, feed and care for your colony of mighty ants in a realistic semi-idle simulation of ant keeping. Created in collaboration with ant keeping enthusiasts, Ant Keeping Simulator will be an accurate experience to ant keepers.
Why similar: Simulation 24.6%, Sandbox 19.3%, Building 12%, Life Sim 10.8%, Management 10.5%
- #44 Road Diner Simulator
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: DRAGO entertainment
Windows
Buy an abandoned road diner and restore it to its full glory. Renovate, upgrade and expand the diner to offer more to your customers and attract new clientele.
Why similar: Life Sim 22.6%, Sandbox 18.3%, Simulation 14.4%, Building 10.8%, Casual 8.8%
- #45 Fix it - The Handyman Simulator
71% matchMostly Negative39% of 37 reviews2024
Dev: VIS GamesPub: Aerosoft GmbH
Windows
With Fix it - The Handyman Simulator, the player experiences the profession of a craftsman in all its facets. Whether electrical work, installation, gardening or renovation - all fields of activity are covered.
Why similar: Life Sim 23.1%, Sandbox 18.3%, Building 14.3%, Simulation 11.8%, Economy 11.7%
- #46 Post Industrial Renovator
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GamesUP StudioPub: T-Bull
Windows
Give a second life to old factories by turning them into modern places of art and culture. Accept orders from city authorities and turn old wastelands into museums, cafes, and even parks. Use your skills to create post-industrial treasures in the Post Industrial Renovator.
Why similar: Life Sim 19.4%, Sandbox 17.2%, Building 13.7%, Economy 11.5%, Simulation 10.7%
- #47 Simulator: Parking Lot
69% matchPositive95% of 22 reviews2024
Dev: Pixel Weasel Studio
Windows
Manage your own parking lot. Administer, improve, and expand your establishment. New services and features are coming soon.
Why similar: Life Sim 24.9%, Sandbox 20.4%, Simulation 16.1%, Building 12%, Casual 10.1%
- #48 Model Co.
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: TiredRocks
Windows
Found a scrappy AI startup, train models nobody's seen before, and race rival labs to the frontier. Hire researchers, ship chatbots and developer tools, juggle burn and churn, go public, and build the lab that defines the field — a cozy retro management sim about the AI Hype rush.
Why similar: Simulation 25.5%, Life Sim 24.3%, Sandbox 22.3%, Casual 17.3%, Management 6.1%
- #49 Amaroo's Christmas Shop Simulator
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Croissant Games
Windows
Design your dream Christmas shop, make it irresistibly cozy, and watch your sales skyrocket!
Why similar: Life Sim 27.8%, Simulation 25.6%, Casual 17.2%, Building 12.1%, Economy 9.6%
- #50 Enchanted - A Magic Shop
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: Freddy Akpoly
Windows
Welcome to your magical shop where you run a magical bookstore specializing in selling mystical grimoires. As you progress, complete quests are given to you by mystical creatures, and interact with various magical customers.
Why similar: Life Sim 27.4%, Simulation 24.2%, Casual 16.1%, Building 11.8%, Economy 9.4%
- #51 Signal Zero
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Logan Whitcomb
Windows · Mac
A tense emergency dispatch simulation. Route police, fire, and EMS units across a city that never stops. Pick the right unit, beat the clock, keep your reputation above zero — or the city finds a new dispatcher.
Why similar: Simulation 38.8%, Life Sim 32.7%, Casual 21.4%, 2D 6%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #52 Delivoo Delivery Sim
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vlad Butnaru
Windows · Mac · Linux
Deliver orders through the large city of Peytor Town and save enough money to open a restaurant. Make sure you're ready, as there's a lot of challenges waiting for you!
Why similar: Life Sim 29.4%, Simulation 26.1%, Casual 17.4%, Management 7.9%, Family Friendly 7.7%
- #53 Starship Crafter - Prologue
66% matchPositive85% of 40 reviews2026
Dev: RyseSoftPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Take on the role of a starship mechanic and pay off the immense debt your father left behind. Craft components, build starships, and take contracts from factions. Follow galactic events, and pay the debt before the deadline.
Why similar: Simulation 25.4%, Sandbox 22.3%, Life Sim 14.8%, Building 14.5%, Management 12.4%
- #54 The Sims™ Legacy Collection
67% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,469 reviews2025
Dev: MAXISPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 62%
The original game you know and love. For Windows 10/11. Create a neighborhood of Sims and guide their lives through careers and romance. Or create chaos with open-ended gameplay that lets you shape their destinies.
Why similar: Life Sim 25.6%, Sandbox 24%, Building 16.7%, Simulation 13.2%, Management 11.2%
- #55 Pumping Simulator 2
67% matchVery Positive92% of 1,694 reviews2023
Dev: Lance Games
Windows
Median: 14.5 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A gas station management game, start by selling a car to raise funds and invest in an abandoned plot of land. Build, expand, and upgrade your gas station, diversify services, customize and manage time efficiently during peak hours. And maybe you will become rich
Why similar: Life Sim 24.7%, Sandbox 17.8%, Simulation 16.9%, Economy 11.9%, Casual 9.9%
- #56 Party Maker Farm Fest
70% matchMixed66% of 208 reviews2021
Dev: Forestlight Games
Windows
Builder. Designer. Renovator. Unleash your creativity in over a dozen unique places, get the right equipment, prepare the space, use what you find. Have a crazy farm party, here we go!
Why similar: Life Sim 21.8%, Building 14.6%, Simulation 14.3%, Sandbox 14.1%, Base Building 9.2%
- #57 Motel Simulator
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DRAGO entertainment
Windows
An abandoned motel across from the gas station. Renovate and furnish it, rent rooms and expand. Pick your patrons wisely - just handing them their room key and getting their cash is just where the adventure with your guests starts…
Why similar: Life Sim 24.7%, Sandbox 20.3%, Simulation 15.8%, Building 10.8%, Casual 9.6%
- #58 Project RESONANCE
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Soul-Made Games
Windows
Recruit AI bandmates with their own looks and stories, run a maid café together, and turn everyday moments into songs. Every album is generated live for your story—no two bands sound alike. Take music that's yours alone from a street-corner livehouse to the city's biggest stage.
Why similar: Life Sim 33.1%, Simulation 30.2%, Casual 20.2%, Management 9.3%, 2D 6.3%