- #1 Coffee Shop Tycoon
97% matchVery Positive85% of 598 reviews2022
Dev: Riff Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Manage your own coffee shop and control every detail to make it the most popular one in town! Roast your own beans and create your recipes. Hire and train your staff, manage your economy and marketing, and destroy your competition to become the ultimate legal coffee monopoly in Coffee Shop Tycoon.
Why similar: Management 33%, Economy 21.1%, Simulation 18.9%, Strategy 14.1%, Resource Management 6.1%
- #2 Startup Company
96% matchVery Positive81% of 6,200 reviews2020
Dev: Hovgaard Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 19.7 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: Management 37.7%, Economy 22.7%, Simulation 18.1%, Strategy 10.5%, Sandbox 4.5%
- #3 Espresso Tycoon
96% matchVery Positive85% of 1,273 reviews2023
Dev: DreamWay GamesPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Espresso Tycoon - a coffee shop simulator. Create your brand, decorate the coffee shop, manage your employees, and take care of your customers. Use the 3D coffee editor to create coffee recipes, order supplies, and collect rating points. Build the whole coffee business and complete all the missions!
Why similar: Management 37.2%, Simulation 20.8%, Strategy 16.3%, Sandbox 10.8%, Realistic 8.6%
- #4 Computer Tycoon
95% matchVery Positive85% of 1,000 reviews2017
Dev: Progorion
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Computer Tycoon is a fairly complex Business Grand Strategy game about Computer Evolution. Start in the 70s, invent until 2034, create the best computer systems, upgrade your infrastructure, lead a team, and alter computer history! It is time to "Think Different"
Why similar: Management 22.1%, Economy 21.6%, Capitalism 15.6%, Strategy 11.6%, Simulation 9.1%
- #5 Game Dev Tycoon
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 44,810 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 44.2%, Simulation 23%, Economy 13.2%, Strategy 10.1%, Indie 5%
- #6 Coffee Noir - Business Detective Game
94% matchMostly Positive70% of 87 reviews2021
Dev: DOJI
Windows · Mac · Linux
A unique combination of a business management game and detective novel with elegant graphics in a noir comic-book art style. Experience an advanced business management simulation along with intriguing story set in alternative future of Neo-London.
Why similar: Management 26.2%, Economy 19%, Strategy 17.2%, Simulation 16.8%, Resource Management 7.5%
- #7 Game Builder Tycoon
93% matchMostly Positive78% of 157 reviews2024
Dev: AM PlayhousePub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
In Game Builder Tycoon, begin as an indie game developer. Personalize your character, craft hit games, manage marketing, research stuff and manage a skilled team. Overcome competition to guide your game development studio to global recognition and dominate the gaming industry.
Why similar: Management 23%, Economy 21.9%, Capitalism 15.4%, Simulation 14.6%, Strategy 10.1%
- #8 Cafe Business Manager
92% matchVery Positive88% of 250 reviews2026
Dev: Caos Interactive
Windows
Build, design and manage your own café in this detailed cafe management simulator. Hire staff, craft your menu, serve customers and grow your coffee shop business in a lively island city.
Why similar: Management 25.4%, Economy 23.4%, Simulation 14.5%, Capitalism 14%, Resource Management 7.6%
- #9 Coffee Please
91% matchMostly Positive76% of 89 reviews2024
Dev: NepixPub: OneTwoPlay
Windows
Become a cozy coffee shop owner. Manage inventory, set prices, take payments, pet the cat, expand, and decorate your venue to build the best coffee house. Enjoy the charm of a heartwarming cafe simulator!
Why similar: Simulation 26.6%, Economy 24.1%, Capitalism 20.1%, Sandbox 17.6%, Realistic 10.9%
- #10 Mad Games Tycoon
90% matchVery Positive91% of 4,416 reviews2016
Dev: Eggcode
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Form your own game studio set in the early 1980s in a small garage. Develop your own game ideas, create a team and develop megahit video games. Research new technologies, train your staff and upgrade your office space, going from a lowly garage to a huge building. Expand your business and dominate the world market for video games!
Why similar: Management 30.3%, Economy 18.6%, Simulation 13.2%, Capitalism 11.1%, Strategy 10%
- #11 Oil Enterprise
91% matchMixed49% of 195 reviews2016
Dev: Crafty StudiosPub: astragon Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
In Oil Enterprise, you enter the multi-million dollar business of black gold as a shrewd businessman. Accept the challenge and grow from a small-scale en-trepreneur, investing in your first oilfield, to a global oil magnate.
Why similar: Management 28.8%, Economy 23.8%, Simulation 20.7%, Strategy 19.1%, Indie 7.5%
- #12 SkyBrew: Entropic Strategist
89% matchMostly Positive76% of 560 reviews2025
Dev: ATRIC Games
Windows
Experience entrepreneurship in a floating cloud cafe. Manage your flying cafe, customize construction, train staff, handle random events, and uncover the secrets of the commercial empire, growing from a small shop to the sky's brightest star.
Why similar: Management 27.3%, Simulation 19.6%, Strategy 16.8%, Resource Management 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
- #13 GearCity
88% matchVery Positive90% of 1,485 reviews2022
Dev: Visual Entertainment And Technologies
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Do you find tycoon games too simplistic? GearCity is a complex and in-depth business simulator. It focuses on a realistic economic simulation of the global automobile industry. The game takes several hours to grasp and hundreds of hours to master. Can you succeed where many other CEOs have failed?
Why similar: Management 29.1%, Economy 21%, Simulation 15.5%, Strategy 12.7%, Capitalism 10.3%
- #14 Startup Freak
89% matchMixed70% of 53 reviews2019
Dev: PulPul Games
Windows
In Startup Freak you take the role of a budding entrepreneur, and grow your very own software startup from humble beginnings to a multi-million dollar company. Along the way you will have to overcome countless challenges. But the ultimate question you must answer: are you a Startup Freak?
Why similar: Management 26%, Simulation 24.1%, Strategy 20.5%, Economy 15.1%, Indie 7.8%
- #15 PC Tycoon 2
87% matchVery Positive80% of 329 reviews2024
Dev: Insignis Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Manage your computer company and develop your PC components, create your own laptop, monitor, develop an interactive operating system or build your PC. Research new technologies, improve your office and your factory, hire the best employees, buy other companies and build your computer empire!
Why similar: Economy 26%, Management 21.4%, Capitalism 15.8%, Sandbox 10.5%, Strategy 10%
- #16 Yerba Mate Tycoon
86% matchVery Positive87% of 118 reviews2021
Dev: DonislawDev
Windows · Mac · Linux
Yerba Mate Tycoon is a unique management game. You are taking care of a yerba mate production shop/company, create, customize various yerba mates, unlock new upgrades, and grow your company. Don't know what yerba mate is? Let's say it's a coffee alternative in South American countries.
Why similar: Management 26.5%, Economy 20.3%, Capitalism 15.8%, Simulation 14.8%, Strategy 12.8%
- #17 Market Tycoon
86% matchMixed55% of 409 reviews2017
Dev: Protection GamesPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Market Tycoon is a Tycoon game where you Grow your Market from a small Mini Market all the way up to a Hyper Market. Manage, create, and customize your market from wall paint to placing cashiers, shelves, and fridges.
Why similar: Management 37.8%, Simulation 26.1%, Strategy 20.3%, Indie 8.5%, Sandbox 6.5%
- #18 Potion Tycoon
84% matchMostly Positive72% of 719 reviews2024
Dev: Snowhound GamesPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Potion Tycoon is a management simulator with a witchy twist! Build and develop your very own magic shop. Manage resources, set up production lines, mix potions and sell them smartly to stay ahead of the competition. Welcome to the potion business!
Why similar: Management 26.2%, Economy 18.2%, Simulation 13.2%, Capitalism 12.7%, Strategy 10.3%
- #19 Brewer
85% matchMostly Positive78% of 86 reviews2019
Dev: Slava Victorov
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Economic strategy about managing your own brewery and pubs. Brew and sell beer. Ruin your competitors. Become a monopolist in the beer market of the city!
Why similar: Management 23%, Economy 20.7%, Simulation 14.2%, Strategy 12.2%, Capitalism 8.2%
- #20 Pixel Shopkeeper
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 160 reviews2017
Dev: Pixel Prototype
Windows · Mac · Linux
Be a Pixel Shopkeeper! Collect items using inventory management puzzle mechanics. Sell your wares, decorate your shop, craft new products, and expand! Train to beat tougher dungeons, unlock new classes and decor, and furnish your shop smartly to maximize profits!
Why similar: Management 25.3%, Economy 14.7%, Simulation 13.1%, Capitalism 12.6%, Resource Management 9.1%
- #21 Game Dev Studio
83% matchVery Positive85% of 676 reviews2018
Dev: Explosive Squat Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Welcome to your own Game Dev Studio! How will you run your own offices and ascend to greatness in the gaming industry?
Why similar: Management 27.1%, Simulation 24.4%, Strategy 17.6%, Economy 17.1%, Indie 6.8%
- #22 Battle Royale Tycoon
82% matchMixed69% of 513 reviews2019
Dev: Endless Loop Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Design and build arenas for your guests to fight in, keep them happy, your workers paid and make a profit!
Why similar: Management 27.7%, Simulation 19.1%, Economy 17.3%, Strategy 15.2%, Sandbox 8.8%
- #23 Barista Simulator
81% matchMostly Positive78% of 677 reviews2023
Dev: CubeCube Sports Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Barista Simulator, master the art of brewing with over 30 coffee recipes. Start with a basic setup, upgrade your café, manage your staff, and build your very own coffee haven. Are you ready for the ultimate coffee journey?
Why similar: Management 33.5%, Simulation 23.1%, Sandbox 16.6%, Realistic 10.3%, Resource Management 9.4%
- #24 Tavern Tycoon - Dragon's Hangover
81% matchMixed67% of 833 reviews2019
Dev: Terapoly
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Run your fantasy RPG tavern - let travellers take shelter for the night and serve 'em the best mead of their life with a good dose of humor.
Why similar: Management 48.2%, Simulation 26.3%, Strategy 19.1%, Indie 6.4%
- #25 Beans: The Coffee Shop Simulator
82% matchMixed67% of 186 reviews2017
Dev: Whitethorn Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Beans is a sardonic 'tycoon' simulation game about hipsters running a coffee shop replete with dismal puns, coffee, chiptunes, and mystery!
Why similar: Management 31%, Simulation 20.1%, Economy 12%, Capitalism 7.7%, Resource Management 7.2%
- #26 Empire TV Tycoon
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 897 reviews2015
Dev: Dreamsite Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Empire TV Tycoon is a game in which you manage a TV channel and fight for audiences taking decisions that will project your channel to fame and fortune.You will decide the content of your channel, select advertisers, hire workers, make your own productions, hire actors, and engage in much more activities!
Why similar: Management 33.6%, Economy 25.2%, Simulation 12%, Strategy 12%, Resource Management 6.3%
- #27 Soda Story - Brewing Tycoon
78% matchVery Positive91% of 66 reviews2022
Dev: Upper Class Walrus
Windows
Take on the challenge of running a Soda brewing operation, all while participating in the current season of the hit reality TV show “Prisoneers.” Will you win your freedom?
Why similar: Management 38.5%, Economy 38.4%, Simulation 15.4%, Resource Management 5.1%, Sandbox 1.3%
- #28 Mad Smartphone Tycoon
77% matchMostly Positive72% of 594 reviews2024
Dev: MiradilPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Build Your smartphone Empire in Mad Smartphone Tycoon, your main goal in this game is to create the ultimate smartphone that combines both performance and aesthetics. Expand your company, dominate the global market, become a tycoon in the world of mobile phones!
Why similar: Management 32.2%, Simulation 15.5%, Strategy 12.8%, Economy 12.4%, Capitalism 8.9%
- #29 E-Startup
80% matchMixed48% of 168 reviews2018
Dev: Polytale Games
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 41%
E-Startup is a sandbox business simulation game in a low-poly universe. Build, buy resources to create products and complete contracts, invest in the stock market to become rich and popular!
Why similar: Management 24.5%, Economy 21.9%, Capitalism 17.8%, Sandbox 11.1%, Simulation 9.9%
- #30 Blockchain Tycoon
79% matchMixed48% of 52 reviews2021
Dev: Wamill
Windows · Mac
Blockchain Tycoon is the cryptocurrency simulation game where you build and manage your own mining operation. Create your own coin, mine it, invest in other coins, upgrade and overclock GPUs or you can just HODL.
Why similar: Management 23.7%, Economy 23%, Simulation 12.3%, Capitalism 11.7%, Resource Management 9.5%
- #31 Mall Craze
77% matchMixed54% of 68 reviews2023
Dev: Milan Timčenko
Windows
Build, Customize & Manage your own shopping center! Choose from modern gaming hardware store to cozy flower shop. Hire skilled cashiers, secure financing through bank loans, and launch strategic advertising campaigns to make your mall thrive!
Why similar: Management 24.1%, Economy 19.4%, Capitalism 16.3%, Simulation 13.1%, Strategy 10.5%
- #32 Game Corp DX
76% matchVery Positive88% of 3,083 reviews2015
Dev: Endless Loop Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Manage your Game Studio, earn big bucks, impress the critics, beat rival studios and clean up at the awards!
Why similar: Management 40.9%, Economy 24.3%, Simulation 17%, Strategy 7.1%, Indie 4.2%
- #33 Coffee Bar Simulator
76% matchMixed54% of 65 reviews2025
Dev: Digital MelodyPub: Games Incubator
Windows
Open your own café and create a place brimming with aroma and flavor. Serve coffee, pastries, and desserts, expand your bar, decorate the interior, and serve your guests in a way that keeps them coming back for more!
Why similar: Simulation 36.2%, Management 29.2%, Economy 19.5%, Realistic 11.8%, Indie 3.3%
- #34 Capital Simulator
78% matchMixed62% of 52 reviews2020
Dev: chenjd
Windows · Mac
A game that simulates the use of capital to build a complex industrial chain, stock investment and business challenges
Why similar: Management 24.5%, Simulation 23.6%, Strategy 19.2%, Economy 14.5%, Capitalism 9.4%
- #35 Coffie Simulator - Prologue
74% matchVery Positive93% of 67 reviews2025
Dev: SakneDevPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
In Coffie Simulator Prologue , run your own café, serve unique cusstomers, and master the art of coffee-making! Customize, upgrade, and manage your shop while handling orders with precision. Every choice matters. Can you succeed?
Why similar: Economy 35.1%, Management 30.5%, Sandbox 16.6%, Simulation 14.3%, Indie 3.5%
- #36 Ad Agency Tycoon
75% matchMixed69% of 72 reviews2025
Dev: BarCoffee Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ad Agency Tycoon is an Advertising Agency simulator set in the 60's. Choose the perfect combination for your propagandas, develop your company and conquer the golden age of publicity! Your advertising will come to life and face the tough market and the most feared of all: the public.
Why similar: Management 26.9%, Economy 23%, Capitalism 15.9%, Simulation 15.3%, Resource Management 6.1%
- #37 Coffee Caravan
73% matchVery Positive93% of 1,423 reviews2024
Dev: Broccoli Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Fuel your coffee passion in Coffee Caravan! As a cafe manager, brew, experiment with delicious recipes, and build your dream coffee business on wheels. Serve customers, unlock new flavors, purchase appliances, and enjoy your procedurally generated road trip in this roguelite experience.
Why similar: Management 40.9%, Simulation 20.6%, Strategy 18.8%, Economy 18%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #38 Parking Tycoon: Business Simulator
74% matchMixed65% of 977 reviews2023
Dev: GeekonPub: Midnight Games
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Are you ready to immerse yourself in the exhilarating world of car parking management? Step into the shoes of a visionary entrepreneur and become the ultimate Parking Lot Tycoon! Take Charge and embark on a thrilling journey of strategy, expansion, and success.
Why similar: Simulation 40.5%, Management 21.3%, Sandbox 18.7%, Realistic 10.1%, Strategy 4.3%
- #39 CEO
75% matchMostly Positive74% of 90 reviews2022
Dev: Salty Olives
Windows
Play the CEO of a multi-national conglomerate in this business simulation. Grow crops, raise livestock, build mines and oil wells to get the raw resources needed to make more than 75 types of consumer goods.
Why similar: Economy 26.2%, Management 22.1%, Simulation 19.8%, Capitalism 17.1%, Sandbox 6.5%
- #40 Inn Tycoon
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 801 reviews2025
Dev: Evil Goose GamesPub: GameDev.ist
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 26.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Welcome to Inn Tycoon! 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: Management 26.1%, Economy 18.5%, Simulation 13.8%, Capitalism 13.7%, Strategy 9.5%
- #41 Coffie Simulator
71% matchVery Positive95% of 73 reviews2026
Dev: SakneDevPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Coffie Simulator is a coffee simulator game. Run your own café, serve 500+ unique customers, and master the art of coffee-making! Customize, upgrade, and manage your shop while handling orders with precision. Every choice matters—your reputation shapes the experience. Can you succeed?
Why similar: Management 36.8%, Simulation 30%, Sandbox 18.8%, Resource Management 14.5%
- #42 Fast Food Manager
73% matchMixed70% of 266 reviews2021
Dev: Cyber EyePub: UMKA Games
Windows
Launch your own business from scratch! Starting with a small coffee booth, build the most popular food service chain in town. Experiment, develop, make a profit.
Why similar: Management 24.4%, Economy 22.6%, Simulation 14.5%, Strategy 11.3%, Resource Management 9.5%
- #43 Vending Machine Business Simulator
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 197 reviews2025
Dev: Crow Interactive
Windows
Build your business! control every aspect of a thriving vending machine business. Buy, place, and restock machines to increase profits. Do you have what it takes to manage, expand, and dominate the vending industry?
Why similar: Economy 34.1%, Simulation 22.3%, Capitalism 19.9%, Sandbox 9.4%, Realistic 9.4%
- #44 Showbiz Tycoon
72% matchVery Positive81% of 69 reviews2022
Dev: Olie Games
Windows
Own a movie studio, negotiate with talents, schedule releases, make money, expand your business and become the biggest in the industry.
Why similar: Simulation 58%, Strategy 24.6%, Indie 10%, 2D 5.1%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #45 Business Simulator 2026
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 170 reviews2025
Dev: HOGO Games
Windows
In Business Simulator 2026, you start with a small capital and aim to build a business empire in the city by deciding which business to start in which shop and deciding the prices. Business Simulator 2026 is a business simulation that will test your business acumen and strategic planning skills.
Why similar: Economy 25.4%, Management 24.6%, Capitalism 18%, Simulation 12.9%, Strategy 10.9%
- #46 Laptop Tycoon
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 409 reviews2021
Dev: Roastery Games
Windows
Welcome to Laptop Tycoon!Compete with the tech giants! You will have the opportunity to show your skills in business management. Start your own laptop company! Choose and hire the best people for your company, buy and upgrade your own office and start building your dream laptop.
Why similar: Management 21.9%, Simulation 20.2%, Strategy 17.3%, Economy 16%, Sandbox 10.9%
- #47 Comic Book Tycoon
73% matchMixed43% of 54 reviews2020
Dev: True Seria
Windows
Start out as comic artist in small room and draw best comic you can and show off your work, replay the history of the comic industry., your decisions will make or break your studio. Create bestselling comics and become immortal with your stories.
Why similar: Simulation 31.1%, Strategy 28.1%, Management 18%, Economy 11.2%, Indie 11%
- #48 Cafe Owner Simulator
70% matchMixed64% of 1,089 reviews2022
Dev: Second RealityPub: RockGame S.A.
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Open your dream restaurant at FPP. Create a unique exterior and interior, hire the best workers and chefs, create a place where people will love to eat, spend time and spend their money. Simulation of the restaurant business.
Why similar: Economy 28.3%, Management 25.6%, Simulation 15.9%, Resource Management 11.3%, Sandbox 10.1%
- #49 Office Management 101
70% matchMixed64% of 98 reviews2022
Dev: tulevik.EU
Windows · Linux
Office Management 101 is a satirical office life simulation tycoon game set in a fictional capitalistic dystopia. Step over competitors, drive your staff to the limit and milk your customers for every penny in the pursuit of spiraling success!
Why similar: Management 22.7%, Economy 18.9%, Capitalism 14.9%, Simulation 12.8%, Strategy 9.4%
- #50 City Bus Manager
65% matchVery Positive91% of 2,756 reviews2024
Dev: PeDePe GbRPub: Aerosoft GmbH
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 38.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Build your own bus depot from scratch and create your personal bus routes in City Bus Manager. Play in your own hometown or any famous city in the world with real map data. Buy buses, maintain them, take care of your staff and lead your bus company to become the #1 in town!
Why similar: Management 26.6%, Economy 23.6%, Simulation 17.6%, Capitalism 14.5%, Strategy 9.5%
- #51 Gaming Cafe Simulator
66% matchVery Positive85% of 407 reviews2025
Dev: Prapancha Studios
Windows
Revive a closed-down gaming café and build it into the ultimate gaming hub! Manage rentals, sell gaming merch, and expand with PCs, consoles, and an in-house café to prepare and sell fresh food. Attract customers with unique gaming sections. Can you turn your dream café into a bustling success?
Why similar: Management 37.6%, Simulation 24.3%, Realistic 11.8%, Sandbox 11%, Economy 8.1%
- #52 Cafe Owner Simulator: Prologue
68% matchMixed66% of 1,452 reviews2022
Dev: Second RealityPub: RockGame S.A.
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Prologue to the Cafe Owner Simulator, where you can restore your own abandoned building, complete tasks at various levels, and start building a restaurant business from zero.
Why similar: Management 30.5%, Economy 27.4%, Simulation 18.4%, Resource Management 12%, Sandbox 9.9%
- #53 Rec Center Tycoon - Management Simulator
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 326 reviews2019
Dev: Jarrod Brown
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Design, build and manage a recreation center! Host fitness classes, build swimming pools, arcade & entertainment areas, build event rooms to host parties & much more. With endless customisation, Rec Center Tycoon goes much more in-depth than your average business management simulator.
Why similar: Management 22.3%, Economy 17.8%, Capitalism 13.1%, Simulation 13%, Strategy 10.6%
- #54 Software Inc.
67% matchVery Positive94% of 7,688 reviews2015
Dev: Coredumping
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.8 hrsMean: 45.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Construct and design buildings for optimal working conditions. Hire people to design and release software, so you can defeat the simulated competition and take over their businesses. Manage and educate your employees to make sure they are skilled and satisfied with their job.
Why similar: Management 25.9%, Economy 22.5%, Capitalism 16.6%, Simulation 13.3%, Sandbox 8.9%
- #55 Coffee Express: Barista Simulator
67% matchMixed69% of 65 reviews2025
Dev: Fat Cat InteractivePub: Genco Interactive
Windows
Open your own coffee shop and become a barista in the cozy and colorful world of Coffee Express! A unique experience awaits you with stock tracking, realistic coffee making experience and shop customizations. Make your customers happy by making excellent coffee in your own coffee paradise!
Why similar: Management 38.7%, Simulation 33.7%, Resource Management 14.4%, Indie 11.4%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #56 Car Manufacture: Prologue
66% matchVery Positive86% of 314 reviews2023
Dev: STEREO GAMES S.A.Pub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Build a car factory in the beginning of XX century. Discover new cars and technologies. Manage employees. Make tons of money and stay on top. Car Manufacture: Prologue, being a shortened version of the full game, is a great way to try this automotive tycoon game.
Why similar: Management 22%, Economy 19.1%, Simulation 13%, Strategy 11.2%, Old School 7.7%
- #57 Business Heroes: Street Grub
64% matchVery Positive93% of 81 reviews2025
Dev: Visionaries
Windows · Mac
A food truck tycoon and street-food strategy game. Think you have founder instincts? Prove it with a burger bike, limited cash, and a market that punishes bad decisions. Set prices, tune recipes, manage stock, hire staff, outplay rivals, and see if your burger business grows or goes broke.
Why similar: Management 21.9%, Economy 20.2%, Capitalism 15.1%, Simulation 11.7%, Strategy 10.7%
- #58 Big Ambitions
63% matchVery Positive93% of 12,848 reviews2023
Dev: Hovgaard Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 11.0 hrsMean: 24.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Big Ambitions is a revolutionary role-playing business sim. Go from nothing to the biggest entrepreneur in New York by opening small businesses or slowly building huge corporations any way you like.
Why similar: Management 34.3%, Economy 25.1%, Capitalism 15.7%, Simulation 12.8%, Sandbox 6%
- #59 Gaming Cafe Life
65% matchVery Positive95% of 152 reviews2024
Dev: Akhir Pekan Studio
Windows
Manage your very own gaming cafe!
Why similar: Management 28.2%, Economy 27.1%, Simulation 16.9%, Sandbox 12.4%, Resource Management 9.2%