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Embrace your duties as a new provincial governor. Experience the beauty of ancient China, design the city of your dreams, and take care of your people’s needs. Earn the Gods’ favor to maintain the Mandate of Heaven for the ruling dynasty.

Reviews: Very Positive — 86% — of 416 reviews
Released: 2025-09-10
Developer: President Studio
Publisher: PlayWay S.A.
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

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  1. #1 Celestial Empire
    97% matchVery Positive90% of 718 reviews2025
    Dev: President StudioPub: PlayWay S.A.
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    Forge an empire under the watchful eyes of the gods! Take care of your people, develop efficient production chains and trade with other landlords. Ensure their survival through harsh winters and disasters.

    Why similar: City Builder 16.2%, Colony Sim 14.1%, Historical 11.3%, Mythology 9.3%, RTS 9.2%

  2. #2 Builders of Greece: Prologue
    96% matchMostly Positive75% of 622 reviews2023
    Dev: BLUM EntertainmentPub: CreativeForge Games
    Windows

    Immerse yourself in the beautifully recreated golden age of Hellenic city-states. Builders of Greece: Prologue, being a shortened version of the full game, is a great way to try your hand as a ruler of an ancient Greek city-state, practice your management skills, and learn basic game mechanics.

    Why similar: City Builder 18.6%, Mythology 10.7%, Historical 10.2%, RTS 9.8%, Building 9%

  3. #3 El Dorado: The Golden City Builder - Prologue
    96% matchMostly Positive72% of 236 reviews2024
    Dev: Hobo BunchPub: Gameparic
    Windows

    The Prologue is just part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full version of the game. El Dorado - Prologue is a strategy city-building game in which you plan, build and develop your settlement to conquer Jukatan and earn the title of The Golden City. Become a leader, whom even Gods will bow to.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 15.5%, City Builder 14.4%, Historical 8%, Economy 7.5%, Mythology 7.5%

  4. #4 Ancient Cities
    95% matchMixed63% of 2,160 reviews2023
    Dev: Uncasual Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    Ancient Cities is a realistic, survival city builder in an immersive procedural environment. Lead the fate of your tribe through ancient times!

    Why similar: City Builder 17.5%, Colony Sim 12.6%, Historical 12.3%, Management 7.3%, Economy 6.8%

  5. #5 Anno 117: Pax Romana
    94% matchMixed70% of 12,661 reviews2025
    Dev: Ubisoft MainzPub: Ubisoft
    Windows
    Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 28.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Shape the Roman Empire in this genre-defining strategic builder game. Build cities while expanding your influence through Roman provinces. Govern using your economic prowess, diplomatic skills, or military might.

    Why similar: City Builder 26.4%, Historical 11.9%, RTS 11.3%, Building 11.2%, Economy 10.9%

  6. #6 El Dorado: The Golden City Builder
    94% matchMixed54% of 110 reviews2024
    Dev: Hobo BunchPub: Gameparic
    Windows

    El Dorado is a strategy city-building game in which you plan, build and develop your settlement to conquer Jukatan and earn the title of The Golden City. Become a leader, whom even Gods will bow to. Offer sacrifices to the Gods to earn their favor, but beware and don’t lose yourself in your riches.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 15.7%, City Builder 13.2%, Mythology 8.6%, Historical 7.9%, Building 7.2%

  7. #7 Nova Roma
    92% matchVery Positive94% of 2,244 reviews2026
    Dev: Lion ShieldPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    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: Colony Sim 17.6%, City Builder 16.6%, Historical 11.3%, Base Building 9.4%, Building 8.7%

  8. #8 Empire City Simulator
    93% matchMixed58% of 96 reviews2024
    Dev: Red Brix Wall
    Windows

    Become a ruler and build the ancient city of your dreams in Empire City! Unlock new opportunities for your city's prosperity, gain the support of the gods, construct grand buildings, and create unique infrastructure. Transform a small settlement into a magnificent center of civilization!

    Why similar: City Builder 25.3%, Historical 16.6%, Building 11%, Economy 9.3%, Strategy 8.7%

  9. #9 Ostriv
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 7,621 reviews2020
    Dev: yevhen8
    Windows
    Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 36.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Ostriv is a city-building game that puts you in a role of a governor of an 18th century Ukrainian town to challenge your creative skills and management abilities.

    Why similar: City Builder 17.9%, Colony Sim 16.9%, Historical 10.3%, Base Building 7.7%, Building 7.6%

  10. #10 Patron
    91% matchMostly Positive72% of 3,194 reviews2021
    Dev: Overseer Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Patron is a survival city builder with a unique social dynamics system. Gather and produce resources, build your fledgling village into a prosperous city and navigate the intricate social tensions before they reach boiling point.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 23.9%, City Builder 20.7%, Historical 7%, Building 6.6%, Economy 6.6%

  11. #11 Thriving City: Song
    89% matchVery Positive81% of 3,369 reviews2024
    Dev: White Star Studio
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    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 22.7%, Historical 16.3%, Building 10.9%, Base Building 10.8%, Management 9.3%

  12. #12 Settlement Survival
    89% matchVery Positive85% of 8,054 reviews2022
    Dev: Gleamer StudioPub: Team17
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    In this city-building game, you will lead a group of survivors in their search for a new home. Manipulate the landscape, manage limited supplies, plant crops, hunt wildlife, gather resources, and develop trade routes to build a bustling and unique town.

    Why similar: City Builder 24.4%, Colony Sim 24%, Building 11.9%, Management 9.9%, Survival 6.6%

  13. #13 Age of Pyramids
    90% matchMostly Negative35% of 87 reviews2022
    Dev: Cassagi Entertainment s.r.o.
    Windows

    Age of Pyramids is a sandbox city builder and simulator set in Ancient Egypt. You take on the city governor and architect’s mantle to build the most incredible city on Earth. You will have to gather dozens of resources to maintain happiness of your people and prosperity.

    Why similar: City Builder 28.5%, Colony Sim 24.4%, Strategy 11.7%, Historical 11.3%, Base Building 7.7%

  14. #14 Aztecs: The Last Sun
    87% matchMixed69% of 134 reviews2026
    Dev: Play2Chill S.A.Pub: Toplitz Productions
    Windows

    Rule Tenochtitlán in this survival city-builder where gods decide your fate. Confront the Moon Goddess and her generals. Delve into the intricate story, survive the nights in the Sandbox mode, or build freely in the Creative mode. The last sun is yours to save, or… lose!

    Why similar: Colony Sim 16.8%, City Builder 14.8%, Historical 9.5%, Building 7.9%, Base Building 7.9%

  15. #15 Roman Triumph: Survival City Builder
    86% matchVery Positive84% of 764 reviews2025
    Dev: Coreffect InteractivePub: Forklift Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    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: Colony Sim 21.5%, City Builder 18.1%, Base Building 9.7%, Building 9.6%, RTS 9.2%

  16. #16 Colonize Prologue
    88% matchMixed64% of 514 reviews2022
    Dev: RembrosoftPub: CreativeForge Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    Colonize Prologue is a combination of survival game and building strategy that takes place during the colonization period - the 17th century. It tells the story of a settlement in the new world and all the difficulties encountered by the early settlers.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 22.4%, City Builder 19.2%, Building 9.8%, Management 9.2%, Economy 8.2%

  17. #17 MEMORIAPOLIS
    85% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,785 reviews2025
    Dev: 5PM Studio
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Memoriapolis is a historical city builder where your city grows organically across 5 ages, from Antiquity to the Industrial Revolution. Manage resources, interact with factions, and shape your dynasty toward building a final Wonder with easy, normal, or hard difficulty levels.

    Why similar: City Builder 22%, Colony Sim 21.5%, Historical 10.4%, Building 9.7%, Base Building 8.8%

  18. #18 Builders of Greece
    86% matchMixed56% of 592 reviews2025
    Dev: BLUM EntertainmentPub: Games Operators
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    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 22.3%, Mythology 11.9%, Historical 11.3%, Building 9.6%, Economy 7.8%

  19. #19 Norland
    84% matchVery Positive82% of 10,349 reviews2024
    Dev: Long JauntPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Lead your noble family in this medieval colony sim, facing off against class conflict, religious struggle, and political treachery. Tend to your people’s needs, uncover the lost knowledge of a fallen empire, and engage in nefarious plots against your enemies.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 19.1%, City Builder 15.9%, Historical 10.8%, Base Building 9.3%, Building 8.5%

  20. #20 Tlatoani: Aztec Cities
    83% matchVery Positive83% of 185 reviews2026
    Dev: Perspective GamesPub: Paradox Arc
    Windows

    Give rise to wonders of the Aztec Civilization as you build your own magnificent metropolis in this ancient city builder. From humble beginnings build, trade, manage and conquer to become Tlatoani (Emperor).

    Why similar: Colony Sim 20.8%, City Builder 17.9%, Historical 12.3%, RTS 9%, Base Building 8.2%

  21. #21 Nebuchadnezzar
    84% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,834 reviews2021
    Dev: Nepos GamesPub: Astra Logical
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Create and customize cities in Nebuchadnezzar, a classic isometric city-builder where careful planning and define your rise as a ruler in ancient Mesopotamia.

    Why similar: City Builder 23.9%, Colony Sim 13.3%, Building 11.1%, Economy 10.7%, Historical 10.6%

  22. #22 Foundation
    82% matchVery Positive87% of 24,128 reviews2025
    Dev: Polymorph Games
    Windows
    Median: 11.1 hrsMean: 27.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Foundation is a grid-less, laidback medieval city-building game with a focus on organic development, monument construction and resource management.

    Why similar: City Builder 32.7%, Colony Sim 11.3%, Building 7.7%, Management 7.6%, Economy 7.2%

  23. #23 Farthest Frontier
    79% matchVery Positive86% of 25,375 reviews2025
    Dev: Crate Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 27.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Protect and guide your people as you forge a town from untamed wilderness at the edge of the known world. Harvest raw materials, hunt, fish and farm to survive. Produce crafted items to trade, consume, equip and fight with as you battle for your survival against the elements and outside threats.

    Why similar: City Builder 16%, Colony Sim 15.6%, Building 11%, Historical 9.5%, Base Building 7.5%

  24. #24 Settlements Rising
    81% matchVery Positive81% of 435 reviews2025
    Dev: The Catalyst Crew
    Windows

    Settlements Rising is a medieval city building and colony management game. It offers a lively colony experience with simulated villagers, dozens of professions and resources, natural disasters, and raids, while providing full control over the colony through trade, production chains and datas.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 24.4%, City Builder 21.9%, Building 8.9%, Base Building 8%, Management 7.8%

  25. #25 Polismos
    81% matchMostly Positive75% of 61 reviews2024
    Dev: Composition GS
    Windows

    Polismos is a city builder set in ancient Greece. To ensure your city's prosperity you will need to care for your people, trade valuable resources, enact wise policies, and maybe even dominate other cities.

    Why similar: Historical 27.3%, Base Building 19.2%, City Builder 17.3%, Strategy 9.8%, Simulation 7.6%

  26. #26 City idle
    79% matchMostly Positive71% of 229 reviews2023
    Dev: Grest Games OÜ
    Windows

    Experience a city-building game, where the citizens are fully simulated and every decision you make impacts their lives. From the Stone Age to the Iron Age and beyond, watch your civilization evolve and progress under your guidance.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 37.4%, Building 12.7%, Economy 11.2%, Strategy 11.1%, Simulation 8.5%

  27. #27 Inn Tycoon: Prologue
    77% matchVery Positive90% of 72 reviews2024
    Dev: Evil Goose Games
    Windows

    Welcome to Inn Tycoon: Prologue! Build, design, and manage your dream inn. Serve delightful meals, offer various services, and hire a stellar staff. Create a top-notch hospitality empire and become the ultimate Inn Tycoon!

    Why similar: Building 17.5%, Economy 15.3%, Management 14.9%, RTS 12.8%, Resource Management 11.5%

  28. #28 Grand Ages: Rome
    80% matchMostly Positive75% of 814 reviews2009
    Dev: Haemimont GamesPub: Kalypso Media Digital
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    As Governor of a Roman Province in the time-honoured Roman Empire, its fortune very much lies in your hands. Choose one of five Roman noble families such as Caesar’s Julii with different abilities to accomplish the comprehensive missions.

    Why similar: City Builder 40.5%, Historical 21.4%, Strategy 17.3%, Simulation 8.5%, Building 6.5%

  29. #29 Mandate Order
    75% matchMostly Positive77% of 897 reviews2026
    Dev: Digital Sky
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Mandate Order is a Warring States war city-builder set in ancient China. Build a stronghold, manage industries and logistics, recruit scholars from the Hundred Schools of Thought, raise armies, and command real-time tactical battles with thousands of soldiers.

    Why similar: City Builder 23.1%, Historical 13.8%, Building 11.6%, Base Building 11%, RTS 10.2%

  30. #30 Synergy
    76% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,087 reviews2025
    Dev: Leikir StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    An ecosystem City Builder in a unique world. Build your settlement, manage your workers and optimize your resources. Analyzing your environment, spreading new plants, and harvesting them are key to prosperity.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 20.1%, City Builder 18.5%, Economy 10.3%, Building 9.5%, Base Building 9.3%

  31. #31 Builders of Egypt
    78% matchMostly Negative33% of 505 reviews2025
    Dev: Strategy Labs
    Windows

    Builders of Egypt is a city-building economic strategy taking place in the Nile Valley. Immerse yourself in a world full of pyramids, where you will become a part of the ancient world. Create history, be history!

    Why similar: City Builder 21%, Historical 13.3%, Building 10.2%, Economy 8.8%, Management 8.1%

  32. #32 Imperium Romanum Gold Edition
    78% matchVery Positive85% of 483 reviews2008
    Dev: Haemimont GamesPub: Kalypso Media Digital
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    The city builder strategy game Imperium Romanum is set in the time-honoured Roman Empire. As governor of a Roman province, you will devise a strategy to build a well organised, prosperous and commanding settlement. Its fortune very much lies in your own hands.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 33.8%, City Builder 30.6%, Strategy 17.8%, Simulation 10.1%, Historical 6.8%

  33. #33 Dawn of Man
    76% matchVery Positive87% of 17,826 reviews2019
    Dev: Madruga Works
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 30.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Command a settlement of ancient humans, guide them through the ages in their struggle for survival. Hunt, gather, craft tools, fight, research new techs and face the challenges the environment will throw at you.

    Why similar: City Builder 33%, Colony Sim 32%, Historical 8.1%, Survival 7.2%, Strategy 6.4%

  34. #34 Pax Augusta
    75% matchMixed70% of 652 reviews2025
    Dev: Roger GassmannPub: Senatis
    Windows

    Pax Augusta is probably the most authentic ancient city-building simulation. Build flourishing cities and look after your citizens. Earn gold with production and trade of goods and build impressive monuments. Strengthen your influence and become a Roman emperor!

    Why similar: City Builder 30.7%, Historical 21.1%, Strategy 13.3%, Simulation 11.7%, Management 9.7%

  35. #35 Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
    72% matchVery Positive91% of 27,069 reviews2024
    Dev: 3DivisionPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 71.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Build a soviet republic from an impoverished country into a rich industrial superpower in a city builder with intricate production chains and a fully simulated global economy. Manage the lives of your citizens from education to work and party loyalty to criminal activity.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 18%, City Builder 17.7%, Historical 11.1%, Base Building 9.3%, Building 8.8%

  36. #36 Urbek City Builder: Prologue
    74% matchVery Positive94% of 1,703 reviews2022
    Dev: Estudios KremlinoisPub: RockGame S.A.
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    Urbek City Builder: Prologue is a free city building game where you can build your own neighbourhoods: from nightlife district to industrial district. Don't exhaust your natural resources before you have an educated population to build more efficient structures. Try it yourself for free!

    Why similar: City Builder 28.7%, Building 16.2%, Economy 14.5%, Management 14.4%, Resource Management 10.4%

  37. #37 Sumerians
    73% matchVery Positive88% of 326 reviews2023
    Dev: Decumanus Games
    Windows

    Sumerians is a city building game set in ancient Mesopotamia. Attract new citizens and grow by expanding your irrigation system, building walls, palaces, temples and ziggurats. Research new technologies, manage your production, hire workers, and trade.

    Why similar: City Builder 22.9%, Historical 13.1%, Strategy 10.5%, Base Building 8.8%, Simulation 8.4%

  38. #38 Banished
    73% matchVery Positive90% of 43,296 reviews2014
    Dev: Shining Rock Software LLC
    Windows
    Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 27.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    In this city-building strategy game, you control a group of exiled travelers who decide to restart their lives in a new land. They have only the clothes on their backs and a cart filled with supplies from their homeland. The townspeople of Banished are your primary resource.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 33.7%, City Builder 30.3%, Strategy 7%, Survival 6.2%, Simulation 4.8%

  39. #39 Possible One: Lunar Industries
    71% matchMixed68% of 56 reviews2026
    Dev: Upstairs Games
    Windows

    Stake your claim in the first realistic lunar colony management game! Use proven, real-world technologies to plan and grow your colony, mine resources, ship them to Earth, and keep the board of directors happy in this science-based colony sim.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 22.9%, City Builder 19.4%, Building 8.8%, Economy 8.4%, Base Building 7.6%

  40. #40 Empire Architect
    74% matchMixed65% of 171 reviews2017
    Dev: Batholith Entertainment
    Windows

    Empire Architect is an ancient city-building real time strategy game, with elements from grand strategies sprinkled in for good measure. The levels are procedurally generated, and you have limited control over your subjects

    Why similar: City Builder 26.5%, Building 10.5%, Economy 9.3%, Strategy 8.8%, Historical 8.6%

  41. #41 Exogate Initiative
    70% matchMostly Positive76% of 727 reviews2025
    Dev: Xeno Bits
    Windows

    Build and manage mankind’s first mission across the universe! Create a sprawling facility underground, recruit a diverse group of specialists from around the globe and explore mysterious new worlds through the Exogate.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 18.7%, City Builder 17.2%, Base Building 10.5%, Building 9.8%, Management 9.5%

  42. #42 Fantastic Haven: Prologue
    71% matchMostly Positive75% of 283 reviews2024
    Dev: Piece of Cake FabulousPub: Gamera Games
    Windows

    Save fantasy creatures and protect them until releasing them into their natural habitat. Build your shelter, explore the neighboring region, and encounter a series of events.

    Why similar: City Builder 43%, Building 17.1%, Simulation 12.1%, Management 10.4%, Fantasy 6.2%

  43. #43 Blueprint Tycoon
    73% matchVery Positive82% of 1,097 reviews2016
    Dev: Endless Loop Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Build your settlement, gather goods, ensure maximum efficiency and make a profit!

    Why similar: Colony Sim 35.1%, Management 16.9%, City Builder 16.5%, Economy 8.7%, Resource Management 7.3%

  44. #44 Oxygen: First Breath
    70% matchVery Positive89% of 1,662 reviews2022
    Dev: Turquoise Revival GamesPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 40%

    This is a free version of Oxygen, featuring the first 50 game-days. Build your city around the Oxygen Center and ensure your people's survival in a post-apocalyptic future, threatened by crack explosions, deadly winds, droughts and frosts. Lead your people and keep the Oxygen Center running!

    Why similar: Colony Sim 19.9%, City Builder 19%, Base Building 11.4%, Building 8.4%, Economy 7.7%

  45. #45 Chinese Frontiers
    69% matchMostly Positive74% of 537 reviews2025
    Dev: SolidGamesPub: Big Cheese Studio
    Windows

    Plan, build, and unwind in medieval China. Lead villagers, fine-tune production, and craft iconic Chinese landmarks brick by brick. Roam passes, deserts, and river valleys; farm, cook, and decorate. Master new crafts, earn imperial favor, and turn smart design into lasting legacy.

    Why similar: Historical 21.1%, City Builder 20.8%, Building 15.8%, Base Building 10.3%, Simulation 7.6%

  46. #46 Farlanders: Prologue
    71% matchVery Positive93% of 288 reviews2021
    Dev: Andrii Bychkovskyi
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    Prepare for your journey to Mars by building and managing a colony within the safety of Earth’s atmosphere. Hone your abilities to create a thriving community, terraform the land to suit your needs, and prove your capability for a larger mission. Get ready to launch in this prologue to Farlanders.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 23.3%, City Builder 18%, Base Building 11.5%, Building 10.4%, Economy 8.1%

  47. #47 Pompeii: The Legacy
    68% matchVery Positive82% of 280 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: Colony Sim 25.4%, City Builder 21.7%, Historical 13.1%, Economy 10.4%, Base Building 8%

  48. #48 Laysara: Summit Kingdom
    67% matchVery Positive82% of 1,472 reviews2026
    Dev: Quite OK GamesPub: Future Friends Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Build and expand your very own settlements in high mountains! Carefully plan production chains and satisfy various needs of your three-caste society while dealing with mountain hazards such as weather breakdowns and avalanches. Are you skilled enough to make your town thrive?

    Why similar: Colony Sim 20.9%, City Builder 19.4%, Building 9.9%, Base Building 9.6%, Management 8.5%

  49. #49 Caesar™ IV
    72% matchMostly Positive71% of 871 reviews2016
    Dev: Tilted Mill Entertainment, Inc.Pub: Activision
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    Starting as governor of a newly formed province in the Roman Empire your goal is simple: advance up the empire's political ladder to become the next Caesar.

    Why similar: City Builder 52.7%, Strategy 18.8%, Historical 18.1%, Simulation 10%, Singleplayer 0.4%

  50. #50 Kingdoms and Castles
    69% matchVery Positive94% of 31,383 reviews2017
    Dev: Lion Shield, LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Kingdoms and Castles is a city-building simulation game about growing a kingdom from a tiny hamlet to a sprawling city and imposing castle. Make trade agreements, alliance, and war with neighboring AI controlled kingdoms. Each villager and resource is individually simulated.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 19.5%, City Builder 19.1%, Base Building 7.4%, Management 7.4%, Building 7.3%

  51. #51 Founders' Fortune
    70% matchVery Positive80% of 2,189 reviews2020
    Dev: Dionic Software
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 56%

    A fantasy village builder focusing on creative building, colonist psychology and base defense. Handle resources, farming, production, tools, diplomacy, families, trading, defense, and research, as well as the wishes, expectations, thoughts, and equipment of every villager.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 33.3%, City Builder 18.6%, Base Building 11.5%, Building 9%, Management 5.7%

  52. #52 Citizens: On Mars - Prologue
    69% matchMostly Positive73% of 74 reviews2023
    Dev: Redkar LimitedPub: CreativeForge Games
    Windows

    Experience the ultimate turn-based colony building game in Citizens: On Mars - Prologue! As the leader of a fledgling Martian settlement, your mission is to develop a thriving colony amidst the harsh and unforgiving environment of the Red Planet.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 33.1%, City Builder 28.1%, Strategy 14.9%, Simulation 12.5%, Base Building 7.6%

  53. #53 Steel Artery: Train City Builder
    66% matchMostly Positive72% of 317 reviews2026
    Dev: SoulAge23Pub: Crytivo
    Windows

    Hardcore city-building sim in a fantasy steampunk world. Manage multi-racial colonies with hundreds of autonomous citizens, balance their needs, grow the economy, build logistics, and travel a vast world carrying out the Emperor’s orders.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 21.9%, City Builder 18.8%, Building 10%, Economy 9.6%, Base Building 9.3%

  54. #54 Pharaoh™: A New Era
    66% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,357 reviews2023
    Dev: Triskell InteractivePub: Dotemu
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    The legendary city-builder returns! Lead the creation of one of the greatest civilizations the world has ever seen in this HD remake with modernized UI. Build monuments, manage your population and explore 4,000 years of history through over a hundred hours of gameplay.

    Why similar: City Builder 21.9%, Colony Sim 19.5%, Historical 11.2%, Building 10.4%, Management 9.4%

  55. #55 Crownbound - Fantasy Kingdom Sim
    67% matchMixed50% of 78 reviews2025
    Dev: Bart Mamzer
    Windows

    You’re the ruler, but your heroes have minds of their own. Recruit heroes, set rewards, build a thriving kingdom and hope your warriors don’t run off chasing squirrels instead of fighting monsters.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 23.4%, City Builder 22%, RTS 12%, Economy 8.9%, Strategy 7.3%

  56. #56 Of Life and Land
    65% matchVery Positive86% of 364 reviews2025
    Dev: KerzovenPub: Metaroot
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 56%

    Of Life and Land is a charming settlement-building strategy game paired with a rich simulation experience. Every animal and plant strives to find its place in nature while you lead your villagers to their future. Expand to different regions and trade with local factions to gain needed resources.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 17.6%, City Builder 15.6%, Historical 8.9%, Base Building 8.9%, Building 7.8%

  57. #57 IXION
    65% matchMostly Positive79% of 17,592 reviews2022
    Dev: Bulwark StudiosPub: Kasedo Games
    Windows
    Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 30.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    IXION is an unrelenting, city-building odyssey across the stars. As Administrator of the Tiqqun, DOLOS’ prototype space station, you are tasked with balancing preservation and exploration as you manage infrastructure, resources and crew. Can you keep the flame of humanity alight in the cold dark?

    Why similar: City Builder 23.7%, Colony Sim 21.1%, Base Building 9.1%, Building 8.4%, Resource Management 7.4%

  58. #58 CLOUD DWELLERS
    64% matchVery Positive87% of 90 reviews2026
    Dev: XinZhiPub: Xinzhi
    Windows

    CloudDwellers is a 2D simulation and city-building game set in a world of scattered floating islands. Guide your settlers to harness technology, optimize production, and transform fragmented skies into a thriving, beautifully crafted aerial haven.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 31.8%, Building 14.1%, Base Building 13.3%, Management 12.5%, City Builder 7.2%

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