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

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Create a 21st century micro-nation and experiment with economic and political ideals. Futuristic skyscrapers or spreading slums, the Nation relies on your economic and city planning skills.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 75% — of 806 reviews
Released: 2018-02-22
Developer: Andy Sztark
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 1.8 hrs
Mean playtime: 7.7 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 60%

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  1. #1 Citystate II
    97% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,099 reviews2021
    Dev: Andy Sztark
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Create your own Nation, build cities and bring prosperity to your people. Citystate II is a unique city-builder featuring realistic economics and complex political options. Slums or skyscrapers, experiment and bring about your vision of the ideal society.

    Why similar: City Builder 23.3%, Political Sim 17.5%, Politics 16%, Economy 10.8%, Building 7.1%

  2. #2 Urbek City Builder
    96% matchVery Positive90% of 1,808 reviews2022
    Dev: FridusPub: RockGame S.A.
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Urbek is a 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.

    Why similar: City Builder 25.9%, Political Sim 20.2%, Economy 10.6%, Building 9%, Management 7.3%

  3. #3 Cities: Skylines II
    96% matchMixed54% of 86,513 reviews2023
    Dev: Iceflake StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 23.8 hrsMean: 72.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Raise a city from the ground up and transform it into a thriving metropolis with the most realistic city builder ever. Push your creativity and problem-solving to build on a scale you've never experienced. With deep simulation and a living economy, this is world-building without limits.

    Why similar: City Builder 40.2%, Economy 11.3%, Building 10.9%, Simulation 9.5%, Management 7.6%

  4. #4 Cities: Skylines
    95% matchVery Positive93% of 286,936 reviews2015
    Dev: Colossal OrderPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 65.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Cities: Skylines is a modern take on the classic city simulation. The game introduces new game play elements to realize the thrill and hardships of creating and maintaining a real city whilst expanding on some well-established tropes of the city building experience.

    Why similar: City Builder 44.6%, Building 10.2%, Simulation 8.3%, Economy 8.3%, Management 7%

  5. #5 Tropico 5
    94% matchMostly Positive79% of 14,325 reviews2014
    Dev: Haemimont GamesPub: Kalypso Media Digital
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 22.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Return to the remote island nation of Tropico and expand your Dynasty’s reign from the early colonial period to beyond the 21st Century, facing new challenges including advanced trading mechanics, technology and scientific research, as well as cooperative and competitive MULTIPLAYER.

    Why similar: City Builder 38.5%, Politics 18.7%, Strategy 10.8%, Simulation 9%, Economy 8.5%

  6. #6 Tropico 4
    94% matchVery Positive92% of 12,642 reviews2011
    Dev: Haemimont GamesPub: Kalypso Media Digital
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    The world is changing and Tropico is moving with the times - geographical powers rise and fall and the world market is dominated by new players with new demands and offers - and you, as El Presidente, face a whole new set of challenges.

    Why similar: City Builder 41.7%, Politics 11.3%, Simulation 8.3%, Management 7.9%, Strategy 7.6%

  7. #7 Tropico 6
    92% matchVery Positive88% of 28,783 reviews2019
    Dev: Limbic EntertainmentPub: Kalypso Media
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 26.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    El Presidente is back! Prove yourself once again as a feared dictator or peace-loving statesman on the island state of Tropico and shape the fate of your very own banana republic through four distinctive eras.

    Why similar: City Builder 28.9%, Political Sim 17.2%, Politics 15.6%, Economy 10.4%, Strategy 6.9%

  8. #8 Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
    91% matchVery Positive91% of 25,183 reviews2024
    Dev: 3DivisionPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 73.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    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: City Builder 33.9%, Economy 15.1%, Building 11.2%, Management 9.3%, Simulation 8.7%

  9. #9 Urban Empire
    93% matchMostly Negative34% of 2,462 reviews2017
    Dev: Reborn GamesPub: Kalypso Media Digital
    Windows
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Urban Empire is a ‘City Ruler’, pioneering a new breed of strategy game that combines city builder features with political scheming and adds profound social and historical events into the mix, creating a whole new gameplay experience.

    Why similar: Politics 27.7%, Political Sim 21.9%, City Builder 21.5%, Economy 8.6%, Strategy 7.4%

  10. #10 Democracy 3
    91% matchMostly Positive74% of 7,255 reviews2013
    Dev: Positech Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Have you ever wanted to be president? or prime-minister? Convinced you could do a better job of running the country? Let's face it, you could hardly do a worse job than our current political leaders.

    Why similar: Political Sim 43.8%, Politics 33.1%, Simulation 7.2%, Strategy 5.2%, Economy 4.7%

  11. #11 SimAirport
    90% matchMostly Positive79% of 4,012 reviews2020
    Dev: LVGameDev LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 21.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Build & Manage Your Airport. An International Hub or a Regional Masterpiece -- it's up to you. Buy more land to scale out, or escalators to scale up with MULTIPLE FLOORS. You're in full control in this modern business management tycoon!

    Why similar: City Builder 32.4%, Economy 16.1%, Building 11.4%, Management 9.9%, Sandbox 7.4%

  12. #12 Anno 2070™
    89% matchMixed60% of 12,622 reviews2011
    Dev: Blue BytePub: Ubisoft
    Windows
    Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 30.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Build your society of the future, colonize islands, and create sprawling megacities with multitudes of buildings, vehicles, and resources to manage.

    Why similar: City Builder 51.4%, Strategy 13.5%, Economy 10.4%, Simulation 7.6%, Building 4.4%

  13. #13 Power to the People
    88% matchVery Positive82% of 543 reviews2022
    Dev: Rhombico GamesPub: Crytivo
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Build and maintain a power grid for a constantly growing population, while fighting off all kinds of disasters in this thrilling resource management experience. It's time for you to give "Power to the People"! Do you have what it takes to keep the lights on?

    Why similar: City Builder 26.5%, Economy 14.9%, Real-Time with Pause 12%, Building 10.6%, Management 9.6%

  14. #14 Democracy 4
    87% matchVery Positive82% of 6,264 reviews2022
    Dev: Positech Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Democracy 4 lets you take the role of President / Prime minister, govern the country (choosing its policies, laws and other actions), and both transform the country as you see fit, while trying to retain enough popularity to get re-elected...

    Why similar: Politics 33.2%, Political Sim 27.7%, Economy 11.5%, Management 7.2%, Strategy 6.2%

  15. #15 Cities XL Platinum
    89% matchMixed58% of 1,631 reviews2013
    Dev: Focus Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    Build cities, shape a world.Cities XL Platinum lets you design, build and link up cities of all shapes and sizes around the Cities XL planet!Build more impressive cities than ever before! Cities XL Platinum offers a huge variety of over 1,000 buildings and constructions (including 50 brand new structures), that you can freely place on...

    Why similar: City Builder 55.8%, Simulation 15.9%, Strategy 7.2%, Management 7.1%, Sandbox 5.9%

  16. #16 Project Highrise
    86% matchVery Positive85% of 4,730 reviews2016
    Dev: SomaSimPub: Kasedo Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 32.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Project Highrise is a skyscraper construction and management sim...

    Why similar: Building 20.1%, Management 19.8%, Simulation 16.4%, Strategy 12.6%, City Builder 11.3%

  17. #17 Block'hood
    86% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,256 reviews2017
    Dev: Plethora ProjectPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 54 minMean: 19.0 hrs≥1hr: 48%

    Block’hood is a neighborhood-building simulator that celebrates the diversity and experimentation of cities and the unique ecosystems within them. Budding city planners will have access to 200+ building blocks to combine and to create unique neighborhoods and discover the implications of their designs.

    Why similar: City Builder 51.6%, Simulation 12.8%, Sandbox 9.7%, Building 9.3%, Strategy 8.7%

  18. #18 Startup Company
    84% matchVery Positive81% of 6,175 reviews2020
    Dev: Hovgaard Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Startup Company is a business simulation sandbox game where you’re the CEO of a new company. Your job is to build your very own website and compete against the largest tech giants on the planet!

    Why similar: Economy 24.3%, Management 22.5%, Simulation 16.1%, Strategy 9.9%, Building 7.5%

  19. #19 Tropico 3
    85% matchVery Positive89% of 1,910 reviews2009
    Dev: Haemimont GamesPub: Kalypso Media Digital
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 39%

    Become the dictator of a remote island during the Cold War. Charm, persuade, intimidate, oppress, or cheat your people to stay in power! Are you a kind and generous leader? A corrupt and ruthless tyrant ruling with an iron fist?

    Why similar: City Builder 32.3%, Politics 22.1%, Simulation 10%, Strategy 8.3%, Political Sim 7.5%

  20. #20 Game Dev Tycoon
    84% 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.

    Why similar: Management 31.1%, Simulation 24.2%, Economy 16.6%, Strategy 11.2%, Indie 4.9%

  21. #21 Rise of Industry
    82% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,155 reviews2019
    Dev: Dapper Penguin StudiosPub: Kasedo Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Put your entrepreneurial skills to the test in the first title in the ROI series as you create & optimise intricate production lines. As an early 20th-Century industrialist, grow your empire & adapt to an ever-changing business landscape with unexpected events that could lead to boom…or bust.

    Why similar: City Builder 32%, Economy 18.4%, Management 12.4%, Strategy 9%, Simulation 9%

  22. #22 Smart City Plan
    83% matchMixed65% of 121 reviews2020
    Dev: Ambiera
    Windows

    Smart City Plan is a modern old-school style city builder game: Plan zones, roads, public transport like trains, trams, buses, subways and even the hypertube. Set taxes and policies and implement smart city technologies.

    Why similar: City Builder 25.3%, Simulation 10.5%, Strategy 10%, Real-Time with Pause 9.9%, Economy 9.7%

  23. #23 InfraSpace
    81% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,870 reviews2023
    Dev: Dionic Software
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Create an extrasolar efficiency utopia from scratch! In this sci-fi city builder you need to start mining operations, plan production, and lay down transportation routes to ensure a smooth supply chain.

    Why similar: City Builder 34%, Economy 14.9%, Building 11%, Management 8.5%, Sandbox 7.6%

  24. #24 Foundation
    78% matchVery Positive86% of 23,481 reviews2025
    Dev: Polymorph Games
    Windows
    Median: 11.0 hrsMean: 26.3 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 47.8%, Economy 9.9%, Simulation 8%, Building 7.4%, Strategy 7.2%

  25. #25 Kingdoms and Castles
    80% matchVery Positive93% of 30,837 reviews2017
    Dev: Lion Shield, LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 16.0 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: City Builder 52.5%, Building 11.4%, Strategy 9.3%, Simulation 6.4%, Sandbox 6%

  26. #26 Tropico Reloaded
    82% matchVery Positive88% of 970 reviews2009
    Dev: PopTop SoftwarePub: Kalypso Media Digital
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 40%

    TROPICO RELOADED is the ultimate game compilation for hobby-dictators and those dreaming of their own Caribbean island. Tropico combines real-time strategy and simulation elements with a healthy dose of political intrigue and Caribbean flair to create a unique and critically acclaimed game experience.

    Why similar: City Builder 51.6%, Simulation 13.3%, Strategy 11.1%, Management 9%, Sandbox 4.8%

  27. #27 Lethis - Path of Progress
    81% matchMixed68% of 1,210 reviews2015
    Dev: Triskell Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Lethis - Path of Progress is a city-builder in a victorian steampunk setting.

    Why similar: City Builder 46%, Building 12.3%, Simulation 9.4%, Strategy 9.2%, Resource Management 6.2%

  28. #28 Silicon City
    79% matchMixed68% of 56 reviews2023
    Dev: Polycorne
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Silicon City is a new take on the classic city builder genre, where each citizen voice their opinion. Will you be an urban designer, a rural evangelist or a reckless capitalist? Build your way to the most productive city until elected as the best mayor or plan the city of your dreams in sandbox.

    Why similar: City Builder 25.3%, Political Sim 25%, Economy 12.3%, Building 9.2%, Management 7.5%

  29. #29 SimCasino
    79% matchMostly Positive74% of 751 reviews2021
    Dev: LVGameDev LLC
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Modern Casino Tycoon Simulation in full 3D glory. Build the casino. Set the odds. Expand into a luxury hotel/casino or go cheap & extract max profits. Keep the vault secure at all times, and beware of criminals & cheaters!!

    Why similar: City Builder 32.4%, Economy 14.2%, Building 11.5%, Management 9%, Simulation 8.5%

  30. #30 Airport CEO
    77% matchVery Positive83% of 8,135 reviews2021
    Dev: Apog Labs
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 27.0 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Build and manage an international airport!

    Why similar: City Builder 25.7%, Economy 14.4%, Building 11.7%, Management 10.7%, Simulation 8.5%

  31. #31 Skyline Urban Story
    75% matchVery Positive89% of 101 reviews2025
    Dev: PandaUpStudio
    Windows · Mac

    From barren land to towering metropolis, every decision you make shapes the destiny of your city. Industrial flow, global trade, surging land values, and growing wealth, offers deep management gameplay, perfect for players who love strategic city-building and economic simulation.

    Why similar: City Builder 37.6%, Economy 17.6%, Building 13%, Simulation 10.5%, Sandbox 8.3%

  32. #32 NIMBY Rails
    76% matchVery Positive90% of 2,203 reviews2021
    Dev: Weird and Wry
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 40.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Design and run your own railroads for the real world. Solve global transportation dilemmas. Unleash your inner railway engineer and transit policy manager.

    Why similar: Politics 25.6%, Political Sim 17.5%, City Builder 16.7%, Economy 11%, Building 7.4%

  33. #33 Anno 1800
    76% matchVery Positive81% of 30,897 reviews2019
    Dev: Ubisoft MainzPub: Ubisoft
    Windows
    Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 39.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Anno 1800™ – Lead the Industrial Revolution! Welcome to the dawn of the Industrial Age. The path you choose will define your world. Are you an innovator or an exploiter? A conqueror or a liberator? How the world remembers your name is up to you.

    Why similar: City Builder 45.5%, Economy 14.2%, Strategy 9.2%, Politics 8.9%, Simulation 7.9%

  34. #34 Buildings Have Feelings Too!
    77% matchMixed45% of 80 reviews2021
    Dev: Blackstaff GamesPub: Silver Lining Interactive
    Windows

    An exciting new city-management/puzzle game about buildings and the city they inhabit. You must grow your city to a bustling metropolitan centre with an array of shops, offices, entertainment facilities and amenities, to help your buildings thrive; or risk them being demolished forever.

    Why similar: City Builder 35.7%, Economy 17.5%, Management 11.4%, Building 11.1%, Strategy 9.5%

  35. #35 TheoTown
    74% matchVery Positive94% of 4,350 reviews2019
    Dev: Lobby DivinusPub: blueflower
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Build and manage your dream city in this captivating simulation game. Create unique urban landscapes and enjoy compatibility with the mobile versions. Unleash your creativity and shape the metropolis of your dreams.

    Why similar: City Builder 30.2%, Political Sim 25.1%, Building 10%, Management 8.1%, Simulation 7.5%

  36. #36 Government Simulator
    78% matchMixed47% of 187 reviews2017
    Dev: Ambiera
    Windows

    Government Simulator is a is a simple economic and political simulation game based on real-world data. Take control of a whole country, like the USA, Germany, France, Russia, or Austria. Change laws, taxes and budgets based on real world statistics and data, and see what happens.

    Why similar: Political Sim 43.7%, Politics 24.7%, Economy 8.6%, Simulation 8%, Strategy 5.5%

  37. #37 Highrise City
    74% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,282 reviews2023
    Dev: Fourexo EntertainmentPub: Deck13
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Highrise City offers a new spin on City Simulations & Tycoon games expanding the economy and resource management aspect. Experience a modern take on the genre enriched with a complex resource based economy system.

    Why similar: City Builder 37.5%, Economy 12%, Building 9.9%, Simulation 9.9%, Strategy 9.3%

  38. #38 Urbek City Builder: Prologue
    73% matchVery Positive94% of 1,703 reviews2022
    Dev: Estudios KremlinoisPub: RockGame S.A.
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 3.9 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: Political Sim 23.5%, City Builder 23.3%, Economy 10.9%, Building 8.6%, Management 6.9%

  39. #39 Pocket City 2
    72% matchVery Positive94% of 128 reviews2025
    Dev: Codebrew Games Inc.
    Windows · Mac

    A city-building game with a unique twist—step inside and experience your city firsthand! Plan roads, zones, and infrastructure while growing your economy, managing resources, and unlocking special buildings. Host events, build mega projects, and watch your city thrive in a dynamic world.

    Why similar: City Builder 40.4%, Economy 17.3%, Strategy 10.5%, Sandbox 9.5%, Building 7.5%

  40. #40 Victoria 3
    71% matchMostly Positive71% of 58,205 reviews2022
    Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 15.1 hrsMean: 114.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century. Balance the competing interests in your society and earn your place in the sun in Victoria 3, one of the most anticipated games in Paradox’s history.

    Why similar: Political Sim 27.1%, Politics 27%, Economy 13%, Real-Time with Pause 8.3%, Management 6%

  41. #41 Project Hospital
    71% matchVery Positive89% of 9,018 reviews2018
    Dev: Oxymoron Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 24.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Become an ace doctor, an aspiring architect and a successful manager at the same time. Design your very own hospital, tweak every detail or choose one of the prebuilt scenarios and just jump to the doctor’s duty.

    Why similar: City Builder 36.6%, Management 11.7%, Economy 11.2%, Building 10.2%, Simulation 8.7%

  42. #42 Democracy 3 Africa
    73% matchMostly Positive73% of 408 reviews2016
    Dev: Positech Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Democracy 3: Africa is the new standalone 're-imagining' of the hit political strategy game 'Democracy 3'. Set entirely in countries on the continent of Africa, D3:A puts you in charge of these countries and challenges you to stay in power whilst fixing each country's problems, improving the quality of life for your electorate, and...

    Why similar: Political Sim 42.1%, Politics 39%, Simulation 9%, Strategy 7.9%, Indie 2.1%

  43. #43 Cities XXL
    75% matchMixed40% of 2,356 reviews2015
    Dev: Focus Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 51.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Design, build, and manage the world’s largest and most diverse cities in Cities XXL. Bigger and better than ever before with a more powerful game engine and new interface, become the mayor of your very own sprawling metropolis.

    Why similar: City Builder 41.5%, Economy 14.5%, Building 11.2%, Simulation 9.4%, Management 7.9%

  44. #44 Planet Coaster
    70% matchVery Positive91% of 71,331 reviews2016
    Dev: Frontier Developments
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Planet Coaster® - the future of coaster park simulation games has arrived! Surprise, delight and thrill incredible crowds as you build your coaster park empire - let your imagination run wild, and share your success with the world.

    Why similar: Building 17.5%, City Builder 14.3%, Simulation 13%, Economy 12.6%, Management 12.2%

  45. #45 MEMORIAPOLIS
    68% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,686 reviews2025
    Dev: 5PM Studio
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    In Memoriapolis, you're not just building a city, you're shaping a living, evolving civilization. Travel through five major eras, from Antiquity to the Industrial Revolution. Leave your mark on history by navigating the power struggles between rival factions.

    Why similar: City Builder 33.2%, Political Sim 29.6%, Building 9.6%, Management 7.7%, Strategy 6.3%

  46. #46 Rogue State
    73% matchMostly Positive76% of 255 reviews2015
    Dev: LRDGames, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Assume control of a Middle Eastern country recovering from a violent revolution. Forge alliances, grow your economy, invade your neighbors, or pacify your population. Rogue State is a geopolitical strategy game that will force you to always stay one step ahead of your rivals to survive.

    Why similar: Political Sim 54.1%, Simulation 15.7%, Strategy 15%, Economy 10.1%, Indie 5.1%

  47. #47 Victoria II
    70% matchVery Positive92% of 19,875 reviews2010
    Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 48.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion and colonization, to finally become a truly great power by the dawn of the 20th century. Victoria II is a grand strategy game played during the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control of a country, guiding...

    Why similar: Politics 31.5%, Political Sim 27.7%, Economy 11.1%, Real-Time with Pause 8.8%, Strategy 8.1%

  48. #48 Project AURA
    72% matchMixed64% of 698 reviews2018
    Dev: Nexcentric Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Project Aura is a micro management game where you lead a Colony of Climate Disaster Survivors. You have been assigned the mission to build an habitat capable of survival in this new unknown world.

    Why similar: City Builder 33.5%, Economy 11.3%, Simulation 9.9%, Strategy 9.9%, Management 8.7%

  49. #49 Sweet Transit
    69% matchMixed68% of 1,227 reviews2024
    Dev: Ernestas NorvaišasPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Sweet Transit is a unique city builder where the railway is king. Build and automate the dream supply chain for your citizens, giving them all they need to expand quaint villages into bustling cities. Progress from steam power to diesel and beyond in this advanced train-driven experience.

    Why similar: City Builder 31.3%, Economy 15.1%, Building 10.8%, Management 9.3%, Simulation 8.1%

  50. #50 Lords and Villeins
    69% matchMostly Positive71% of 951 reviews2022
    Dev: Honestly GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    Build a prosperous settlement in a unique simulation of a feudal economy - each family runs their shop, owns their goods, and trades with other villagers in a free market. You will manage the land, build houses, organise events, set taxes, and balance supply and demand while engaging in diplomacy!

    Why similar: City Builder 33.5%, Economy 12.5%, Building 10.6%, Management 10.2%, Strategy 8.2%

  51. #51 Town to City
    65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 5,836 reviews2025
    Dev: Galaxy GrovePub: Kwalee
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Build an idyllic 19th century Mediterranean town and help it flourish into a prosperous city. Freely place and customise each element to create the perfect home for your growing population in this cozy city builder from the creators of Station to Station.

    Why similar: City Builder 50.3%, Economy 12.7%, Building 11.7%, Management 7.3%, Strategy 6.7%

  52. #52 Another Brick in The Mall
    69% matchVery Positive83% of 2,425 reviews2020
    Dev: The Quadsphere
    Windows
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Design, build and manage a giant shopping center. Open shops, supermarkets, restaurants, movie theaters, bowling alleys and more. Hire and manage the best staff for the job and milk your customers for all they're worth!

    Why similar: City Builder 27.6%, Management 14.1%, Economy 14%, Building 13.9%, Simulation 10.3%

  53. #53 Game Dev Studio
    70% matchVery Positive85% of 676 reviews2018
    Dev: Explosive Squat Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    Welcome to your own Game Dev Studio! How will you run your own offices and ascend to greatness in the gaming industry?

    Why similar: Simulation 22.4%, Economy 18.8%, Strategy 17%, Management 16.7%, Casual 7.4%

  54. #54 Megapolis
    71% matchMostly Positive75% of 162 reviews2016
    Dev: Lonely Troops
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Casual city building. Become an architect. Manage the small polis. Construct beautiful city zones with plenty of modern blocks. Work your way to the top through the campaign mode, or create your own scenarios.

    Why similar: City Builder 33%, Simulation 24.9%, Building 10.7%, Strategy 9.2%, Casual 8.2%

  55. #55 Technotopia
    66% matchVery Positive85% of 628 reviews2024
    Dev: YustasPub: Alawar
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Welcome to Technotopia, a city-builder card game. Take on the role of an AI designed to build a perfect city. Build districts, meet the needs of diverse communities and maintain the delicate balance between factions vying for control over you!

    Why similar: Politics 27.3%, Political Sim 23.1%, City Builder 22.8%, Building 8.2%, Management 6.8%

  56. #56 Disco Simulator
    67% matchMostly Positive76% of 211 reviews2024
    Dev: Games Incubator
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    Disco Simulator is a tycoon type game based on club management. Your task will be to set up the club from scratch, put up walls, arrange furniture, hire staff, plan events, invite artists, put on concerts. Create your own club!

    Why similar: City Builder 23.2%, Economy 15.8%, Management 11.2%, Simulation 9.8%, Building 8.3%

  57. #57 Mini Motorways
    65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 23,591 reviews2021
    Dev: Dinosaur Polo Club
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Mini Motorways is a strategy simulation game about designing the road map for a growing city. Build a traffic network, one road at a time, to create a bustling metropolis. Redesign your roads and place your motorways to get everyone where they need to go. How long can you keep the city moving?

    Why similar: City Builder 22.1%, Strategy 18%, Simulation 16.4%, Management 14.9%, Building 10.8%

  58. #58 Rogue State Revolution
    68% matchMostly Positive77% of 531 reviews2021
    Dev: LRDGames, Inc.Pub: Modern Wolf
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Greetings your Excellency. Time to rebuild, reform and prepare for new challenges in the People's Republic of Basenji. In this thrilling political strategy, you will appoint ministers and lead the country to success. Be careful — you may find yourself replaced in the next election.

    Why similar: Economy 25.7%, Sandbox 18.9%, Management 16.3%, Strategy 14.1%, Simulation 13%

  59. #59 Civitatem
    68% matchMixed63% of 133 reviews2022
    Dev: LW Games
    Windows

    Civitatem is a medieval city builder where you help your villagers raise a new settlement in dangerous lands by making use of their skills and available world resources.

    Why similar: City Builder 40.2%, Strategy 12%, Simulation 11.3%, Economy 7.6%, Building 6.9%

  60. #60 Captain of Industry
    65% matchVery Positive91% of 10,408 reviews2022
    Dev: MaFi Games
    Windows
    Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 80.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Build an industrial empire on a remote island. Mine resources, reshape terrain with excavators, grow food, construct factories, lay train tracks, and trade with the outside world. Research 100+ technologies to advance from basic metal smelting all the way to nuclear power and space flight.

    Why similar: City Builder 23.2%, Economy 19.4%, Resource Management 12.2%, Building 10.7%, Management 10.7%

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