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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Simulation, Singleplayer, Historical, Strategy.

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Life sim set in the Ancient Roman Republic. Experience life and events in Ancient Rome through multiple generations of a family, helping them grow from lowly commoners to mighty Senators. Long live the Republic!

Reviews: Very Positive — 80% — of 236 reviews
Released: 2019-05-16
Developer: Citizen of Life Games
Genres: Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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    97% matchVery Positive87% of 2,464 reviews2019
    Dev: Alessandro Roberti
    Windows
    Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    A Legionary's Life lets you play as a Roman soldier during the years of the Second Punic War and beyond. Rise up through the ranks and win prestigious awards or just focus on making it home in one piece; it's up to you.

    Why similar: Rome 47.4%, Historical 17.2%, Text-Based 11.7%, Old School 7.6%, Roguelite 6.9%

  2. #2 Medieval Legacy
    96% matchVery Positive85% of 62 reviews2025
    Dev: Ninetoplay
    Windows

    Start as a humble commoner and guide your family through generations in this family sim meets city builder. Climb the ranks of society to become the most influential family in the land. With wit, strategy, and a bit of luck, build your legacy - just try not to trip over your ambition!

    Why similar: Political Sim 17.8%, Economy 16.6%, Historical 15.9%, Life Sim 15.5%, Management 11.8%

  3. #3 Age of Gladiators
    96% matchMostly Positive78% of 753 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 39.7%, Historical 12.9%, Management 12.3%, Alternate History 10.5%, Text-Based 10%

  4. #4 Imperator: Rome
    95% matchMixed65% of 26,771 reviews2019
    Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 37.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Dominate the classical Mediterranean in Imperator: Rome, a grand strategy game from Paradox Interactive. Navigate the dangerous waters of politics and diplomacy as you build up your provinces and conquer foreign lands. Now available with special content and the digital artbook.

    Why similar: Rome 42.6%, Political Sim 20.4%, Historical 15%, Economy 6%, Simulation 5.2%

  5. #5 Never Second in Rome
    94% matchVery Positive81% of 496 reviews2025
    Dev: Alessandro Roberti
    Windows

    Never Second in Rome is a turn-based historical game with RPG and management elements. You are a Roman centurion in the army of Julius Caesar. You will control both your character and the unit under his command.

    Why similar: Rome 45.4%, Historical 16.2%, Text-Based 12.6%, Management 8.2%, Old School 7.8%

  6. #6 This Grand Life
    94% matchMostly Positive76% of 237 reviews2018
    Dev: Poking Water Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    A life simulator that leans heavily into the personal finance aspect. Pay taxes, take out mortgages, trade stocks, buy real estate, start businesses, or grind your way to victory as an employee.

    Why similar: Economy 16.9%, Education 16%, Life Sim 15.1%, Moddable 14.1%, Text-Based 12.3%

  7. #7 Citadelum
    93% matchVery Positive84% of 969 reviews2024
    Dev: Abylight BarcelonaPub: Abylight Studios
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    Citadelum is a city builder set in legendary Ancient Rome. Build your own settlement, gather resources and evolve it into a magnificent city. Explore the world, trade and lead your mighty legions in epic tactical battles. Earn the favor of the Gods or challenge them, if you dare.

    Why similar: Rome 39.1%, Moddable 23.3%, Historical 12.9%, Economy 11.1%, Sandbox 8.2%

  8. #8 City Game Studio: Your Game Dev Adventure Begins
    92% matchVery Positive92% of 1,775 reviews2021
    Dev: Binogure Studio 🐺
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Manage a game studio from the dawn of the gaming industry in 1976. Your journey starts with small indie titles and grows into a gaming empire. Develop, design, and conquer the industry. From humble beginnings to gaming legend – it’s your story, your studio, your legacy!

    Why similar: Moddable 28.8%, Economy 22%, Life Sim 18.5%, Management 16.4%, Simulation 7.1%

  9. #9 Pompeii: The Legacy
    91% matchVery Positive86% of 187 reviews2025
    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 45.1%, Political Sim 20.5%, Historical 14.5%, Economy 13.9%, Simulation 4.9%

  10. #10 Age of Gladiators II: Rome
    91% matchMixed67% of 264 reviews2018
    Dev: Creative Storm Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.6 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 55%, Management 13.6%, Historical 9.6%, Alternate History 9%, RPG 6.6%

  11. #11 古代人生 Ancient Life
    90% matchMixed48% of 157 reviews2021
    Dev: Wingjoy Games
    Windows

    Ancient Life is a game that simulates the life of ancient people. The game contains various events that may have occurred in ancient times. Players can choose to farm, be an official, craftsman, be a hunter, be a merchant, and have different occupations.

    Why similar: Historical 30.3%, Text-Based 25.1%, Life Sim 17.4%, Simulation 7.7%, RPG 7.2%

  12. #12 This Grand Life 2
    87% matchVery Positive89% of 288 reviews2025
    Dev: Poking Water Games
    Windows

    A money-focused life simulator. Create characters with allergies and addictions. Manage their lives through financial booms and busts. Advance their careers, start a small business, invest in real estate and stocks - or roleplay a penniless hobo.

    Why similar: Moddable 20.5%, Economy 19.2%, Life Sim 18.5%, Management 10.7%, Sandbox 10.4%

  13. #13 Grand Ages: Rome
    89% matchMostly Positive75% of 806 reviews2009
    Dev: Haemimont GamesPub: Kalypso Media Digital
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.8 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: Rome 65.8%, Historical 24.5%, Simulation 9%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  14. #14 Empire City Simulator
    88% matchMixed61% of 75 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: Rome 49.2%, Historical 19.5%, Economy 13.1%, Management 8.7%, Simulation 7.4%

  15. #15 Orbi Universo
    89% matchMostly Positive72% of 260 reviews2020
    Dev: Orbi Universo Team
    Windows

    Play as the leader of a civilization, make it prosper and stand the test of time. Orbi Universo is a strategy/simulation game in which you manage your civilization with an abstract and complex node system and you make your society evolve through different periods, from cavemen to the Modern Era.

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  16. #16 Crusader Kings III
    86% matchVery Positive91% of 137,655 reviews2020
    Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 28.8 hrsMean: 143.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.

    Why similar: Historical 21.3%, Moddable 16.3%, Life Sim 13.8%, Management 13.4%, Economy 12.1%

  17. #17 The Guild 3
    86% matchMixed61% of 7,840 reviews2022
    Dev: Purple LampPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows
    Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%

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  18. #18 Long Live Caesar
    85% matchVery Positive82% of 71 reviews2024
    Dev: Yury Khovansky
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    44 BC. Caesar, the dictator of Rome, discovers that the threat of conspiracy comes from the people closest to him. Can you resist the impending danger and rewrite history?

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  19. #19 Orbi Universo II
    84% matchVery Positive82% of 71 reviews2025
    Dev: Orbi Universo Team
    Windows · Linux

    Guide your very own civilization's destiny in this abstract strategy sim. Master a complex node system, overcome unique challenges, and evolve your society from humble beginnings to the mastery of the atom. Can your civilization *really* withstand the test of time?

    Why similar: Historical 21.4%, Political Sim 21.4%, Rome 17.5%, Economy 16.5%, Management 15.6%

  20. #20 Roman Triumph: Survival City Builder
    83% matchVery Positive85% of 729 reviews2025
    Dev: Coreffect InteractivePub: Forklift Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    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!

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  21. #21 Nova Roma
    82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 670 reviews2026
    Dev: Lion ShieldPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows · Mac

    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: Moddable 24.4%, Historical 21.4%, Economy 19.2%, Management 14.2%, Sandbox 12.5%

  22. #22 House of Legacy
    82% matchVery Positive83% of 3,616 reviews2025
    Dev: S3 StudioPub: Thermite Games
    Windows
    Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Step into the shoes of a fallen clan leader, starting with nothing but a crumbling estate and a handful of hopes, rising through careful planning, trade, and diplomacy to become one of the most powerful families in the land. Now it’s time to forge a legendary dynasty that leaves its mark on history.

    Why similar: Economy 19.9%, Management 19.2%, Historical 17.4%, Sandbox 16.7%, Life Sim 12.4%

  23. #23 Hegemony Rome: The Rise of Caesar
    84% matchMixed60% of 449 reviews2014
    Dev: Longbow Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Hegemony Rome: The Rise of Caesar takes you to the plains and forests of ancient Gaul where Julius Caesar wages a decade long war to subjugate the barbarian hordes. Hegemony Rome will immerse you in the history like no other real time strategy game ever before, forcing you to pay close attention to the changing seasons and rapidly...

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  24. #24 Summa Expeditionis
    79% matchMostly Positive74% of 227 reviews2024
    Dev: Lobico GamesPub: Megalevel
    Windows

    Summa Expeditionis is a colony sim and base building game set in ancient Roman Empire. Follow the career of a Roman soldier from Legionnaire to Centurion. Build and manage your camp, recruit more soldiers and face the barbarians for the glory of Rome.

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  25. #25 Aggressors: Ancient Rome
    81% matchVery Positive83% of 277 reviews2018
    Dev: Kubat SoftwarePub: Kube Games
    Windows

    A mix of deep gameplay and rich historical flavor, Aggressors: Ancient Rome lets you relive history as the ruler of one of the mighty civilizations of the ancient Mediterranean. Choose one of twenty available factions and conquer the world.

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  26. #26 Pax Augusta
    78% matchMostly Positive72% of 626 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!

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  27. #27 Ludus
    80% matchMixed68% of 860 reviews2020
    Dev: Cheesecake Dev
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    Build the best ludus in the world! and survive in ancient Rome.

    Why similar: Rome 52.6%, Historical 11.9%, Management 9.9%, Simulation 8.8%, Economy 8.5%

  28. #28 Anno 117: Pax Romana
    76% matchMostly Positive70% of 11,270 reviews2025
    Dev: Ubisoft MainzPub: Ubisoft
    Windows
    Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 23.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%

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  29. #29 7 Grand Steps: What Ancients Begat
    81% matchMixed54% of 765 reviews2013
    Dev: Mousechief
    Windows · Mac
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  30. #30 Caesar™ IV
    79% matchMostly Positive71% of 844 reviews2016
    Dev: Tilted Mill Entertainment, Inc.Pub: Activision
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 44%

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  31. #31 Pax Romana: Romulus
    78% matchMostly Positive76% of 72 reviews2019
    Dev: Locus Ludus
    Windows

    Pax Romana: Romulus is an RPG/Adventure game that takes the mythological story of Romulus and Remus, legendary founders of Rome, on a different fiction. In the meantime, let the players create their own farm and design home.

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  32. #32 Heart of the Machine
    73% matchVery Positive93% of 1,838 reviews2026
    Dev: Arcen GamesPub: Hooded Horse
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  33. #33 Under The Yoke
    76% matchMostly Positive76% of 63 reviews2024
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  34. #34 Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
    72% matchVery Positive91% of 25,183 reviews2024
    Dev: 3DivisionPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
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  35. #35 I Am Caligula
    77% matchMixed65% of 63 reviews2016
    Dev: Seraphim Creations
    Windows
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%

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  36. #36 SAELIG
    75% matchVery Positive86% of 1,077 reviews2017
    Dev: Atorcoppe Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    SÆLIG is a game that blends together elements of simulation, strategy, RPG, and business management. Centred around the life of you and your family, you must try to survive and bring wealth and prosperity to your household.

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  37. #37 Empire Architect
    77% 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

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    74% matchMostly Positive72% of 214 reviews2023
    Dev: Grest Games OÜ
    Windows

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  39. #39 Game Dev Tycoon
    73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 44,663 reviews2013
    Dev: Greenheart Games 💚
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    In Game Dev Tycoon you replay the history of the gaming industry by starting your own video game development company in the 80s. Create best selling games. Research new technologies and invent new game types. Become the leader of the market and gain worldwide fans.

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  40. #40 Gladiators: Survival in Rome
    73% matchMixed65% of 430 reviews2025
    Dev: Colossi Games
    Windows

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  41. #41 Esports History
    72% matchMostly Positive78% of 383 reviews2024
    Dev: Quantum Gear Studios
    Windows

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  42. #42 Romopolis
    75% matchMostly Positive78% of 147 reviews2016
    Dev: Lonely Troops
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Casual city building. Become an architect. Manage the small polis. Construct an idyllic ancient Roman city with plenty of houses. Work your way to the top through the campaign mode, or create your own scenarios.

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  43. #43 The End of History
    70% matchMostly Positive70% of 346 reviews2025
    Dev: TatamibeyaPub: WorldMap
    Windows

    A historical sandbox simulation where every NPC lives their own life. They don't wait for you—they ally, marry, betray, and die. Kingdoms rise and fall by someone's will. Sometimes you shape history, sometimes it sweeps you away—an observer of a once-in-a-lifetime story that only you can witness.

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    71% matchVery Positive96% of 209 reviews2023
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Lead an ancient and crumbling noble house in a rich gunpowder fantasy setting. Lie, bribe, and conspire to secure power and prestige – or to save a doomed kingdom from itself.

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  45. #45 Celestial Empire
    69% matchVery Positive89% of 615 reviews2025
    Dev: President StudioPub: PlayWay S.A.
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    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    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.

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  46. #46 Defense of Roman Britain
    74% matchMixed61% of 54 reviews2017
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    Windows · Mac

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  47. #47 Caesar™ 3
    71% matchVery Positive93% of 2,162 reviews2016
    Dev: Impressions GamesPub: Activision
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    Prove your strength of mind and spirit and you just may be crowned Caesar!

    Why similar: Rome 60.6%, Historical 23%, Simulation 8.8%, Management 7%, Singleplayer 0.5%

  48. #48 Expeditions: Rome
    69% matchVery Positive88% of 6,478 reviews2022
    Dev: Logic ArtistsPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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  49. #49 Monarch : Medieval Remastered
    68% matchVery Positive81% of 375 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

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  50. #50 Norland
    68% matchVery Positive82% of 9,662 reviews2024
    Dev: Long JauntPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 17.2 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.

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  51. #51 Ancient Cities
    70% matchMixed63% of 2,108 reviews2023
    Dev: Uncasual Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 64%

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  53. #53 Monuments Renovator
    69% matchMixed66% of 327 reviews2024
    Dev: Games Incubator
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Monuments Renovator is a game in which you play the role of a professional monument renovator. You choose from among the world's greatest monuments, restore them to their former glory and learn about history and architecture.

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    71% matchMostly Negative35% of 3,957 reviews2022
    Dev: DoubleThink Studio
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  55. #55 Noble Legacy
    67% matchMostly Positive72% of 640 reviews2025
    Dev: Studio 369Pub: Ultimus Rex LLC
    Windows

    Noble Legacy is a medieval city-builder in which you rule the lands as a Noble. Build your kingdom, manage your people, defend your realm, and master a deep economy, alone or with friends in co-op, every decision is yours. What kind of ruler will you be?

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  56. #56 Old World
    67% matchVery Positive82% of 6,135 reviews2022
    Dev: Mohawk GamesPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind?

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  57. #57 Esports Life Tycoon
    70% matchMixed61% of 711 reviews2020
    Dev: UPLAY Online
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Manage your own esports squad, expand your gaming house, and defeat legendary teams to become the best in the world!

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  58. #58 The Political Process
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,101 reviews2019
    Dev: Verlumino Studios LLC
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Explore a dynamic world of politics in this turn-based, political simulator. Create a character, run for political office, write legislation, balance budgets, and more as you move up the political hierarchy.

    Why similar: Political Sim 88.1%, Simulation 11.9%

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    67% matchVery Positive83% of 189 reviews2022
    Dev: Interactive FatePub: Interactive Fate
    Windows

    Live the life of a starving artist in 19th century alternative history. Survive poverty, alchoholism, madness, depression, and 67 different feelings. Paint masterpieces by combining inspirations, sell them for riches (or scraps) and create a painting that will change the world.

    Why similar: Life Sim 31.1%, Alternate History 27.6%, Roguelite 15.9%, RPG 10.3%, Simulation 8.9%

  60. #60 AlexanderBall: A Countryball Tale
    66% matchVery Positive90% of 82 reviews2024
    Dev: Red Thorn Interactive
    Windows · Mac

    Ascend to the Macedonian throne as Alexander the Great and relive his conquests! Fighting alongside redoubtable and quirky commanders, recruit numerous types of balls for your army, construct countless cities named Alexandria, and build an empire that stretches to the ends of the known world!

    Why similar: Historical 28.2%, Economy 22.4%, Management 18.4%, Alternate History 17.2%, Simulation 6.8%

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