- #1 News Tower
96% matchVery Positive94% of 4,202 reviews2025
Dev: Sparrow NightPub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Develop your newspaper and become New York’s new media mogul! In this tycoon, build and manage your newspaper from printer to toilet. Create your editorial line and lead your journalists through unique 1930's stories and dig out the latest scoops!
Why similar: Capitalism 15.3%, Management 14.7%, Economy 14.2%, Sandbox 11.4%, Resource Management 9.4%
- #2 Business Magnate
97% matchMixed67% of 216 reviews2019
Dev: Ambiera
Windows
Business Magnate is a tycoon business simulation game where you can create all types of businesses: Cars, rockets, phones, tanks, trucks, airplanes, computers, and ships. Design, produce, market and sell them. You can even run multiple companies at the same time.
Why similar: Economy 21.6%, Real-Time with Pause 20% ★, Management 15.3%, Resource Management 9.8%, Strategy 8.8%
- #3 Mall Craze
96% matchMixed54% of 67 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: Capitalism 21.4%, Economy 16.5%, Management 12.4%, Sandbox 11.9%, Building 9.6%
- #4 Startup Company
95% 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: Management 25.1%, Economy 24.9%, Real-Time with Pause 10.5% ★, Simulation 9.6%, Sandbox 7.4%
- #5 CEO
94% 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: Capitalism 26.5%, Economy 26.3%, Management 13.4%, Sandbox 9.8%, Simulation 9.5%
- #6 Super Company
94% matchMostly Positive75% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: Dawn Studio
Windows
You will act as an entrepreneur in the 1990s, producing all kinds of goods that citizens need; Providing residential and educational services for citizens; Carry out international trade and upgrade industries. You should choose the right development strategy to grow the company.
Why similar: Economy 21.5%, Capitalism 19.5%, Sandbox 13.3%, Resource Management 11.7%, Management 11.3%
- #7 Software CEO
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Deltacraft Games
Windows · Linux
Build your own software empire from scratch. Manage projects, recruit staff, design components, and grow from a garage startup to a tech giant. Create SaaS platforms, sell software, or fulfill contracts. Balance quality, deadlines, and innovation in this relaxing yet deep business simulation game.
Why similar: Economy 21.4%, Management 14.8%, Sandbox 12.3%, Capitalism 11.6%, Resource Management 8.5%
- #8 Nightlife Tycoon
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Koala Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Nightlife Tycoon is a bar management game, where you have to build your dream bar and make it thrive. Hire staff, take care of customers, organize incredible events and become the king of nightlife!
Why similar: Economy 20.9%, Management 17%, Capitalism 14.8%, Resource Management 14%, Building 11.6%
- #9 Sumerians
91% matchVery Positive88% of 322 reviews2023
Dev: Decumanus GamesPub: Melqart 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: Real-Time with Pause 15.7% ★, Economy 12.6%, Real-Time 12.2% ★, Strategy 9.7%, Historical 9.5%
- #10 Banker Simulator
91% matchMixed62% of 652 reviews2025
Dev: Soi GamesPub: Red Axe Games
Windows
Banker Simulator is a single-player game where you revive a bankrupt bank. With active and passive (idle) gameplay, make strategic decisions to grow your bank, satisfy customers, and tackle financial crises.
Why similar: Capitalism 20.3%, Economy 19.5%, Sandbox 12.7%, Management 12.2%, Crafting 9.1%
- #11 Smart City Plan
90% 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: Real-Time with Pause 25.5% ★, Economy 14.6%, Sandbox 11%, Strategy 10.4%, Management 10%
- #12 Investment Fund Game
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 57 Software
Windows
Investment Fund Game is a singleplayer sandbox simulation where you become the manager of an investment fund. Buy stocks, bonds, commodities. Test different investment strategies, track your performance, and compete with AI-driven funds using their own approaches.
Why similar: Capitalism 25.7%, Economy 24%, Management 13.5%, Simulation 10.7%, Resource Management 9.1%
- #13 Economica
89% match6 user reviews33% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: WellTide
Windows · Mac · Linux
Overproduction Crisis Simulator
Why similar: Capitalism 29.5%, Economy 26.5%, Management 15.6%, Resource Management 14.3%, Simulation 6.7%
- #14 Pixel Shopkeeper
88% 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: Capitalism 21.6%, Management 17%, Economy 16.4%, Resource Management 14.4%, Crafting 9.3%
- #15 Drink Pro Tycoon
87% matchMixed52% of 85 reviews2018
Dev: World Map Tycoon
Windows
In Drink Pro Tycoon you create your dreams company and dominate world drink industry. Create best drinks and make best advertisement campaigns. Invent newest technologies and market your drinks in the best way.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 21.5% ★, Economy 14.8%, Strategy 12.1%, Management 11.2%, Simulation 10.9%
- #16 Hedge Fund Manager Simulator MMO
85% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Hot Soup Games
Windows
Manage a million-dollar hedge fund with real stock prices. Free to play, with performance you can prove and share.
Why similar: Capitalism 24.2%, Economy 18.1%, Satire 18% ★, Management 12.9%, Resource Management 8.3%
- #17 CoffeeBiz Tycoon
86% matchMixed64% of 66 reviews2018
Dev: The Sociopath Software
Windows
CoffeeBiz tycoon is a mix of entrepreneurship fun and complicated business simulation. Start your first coffee kiosk, brew, expand, hire, deal with competitors, build a well-known brand, risk, and do everything else needed to build prosperous and profitable business.
Why similar: Economy 21.5%, Management 21.3%, Capitalism 14.7%, Simulation 12%, Strategy 11.8%
- #18 Railroad Corporation
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,474 reviews2019
Dev: Corbie GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Relive the pioneering spirit of the Golden Age of Steam by establishing your own railroad empire across 19th century North America. Bring settlements together, produce and trade goods and develop new technologies to stay ahead of the competition. Want more? RAILROAD CORPORATION 2 Out Now!
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 19.8% ★, Economy 12%, Management 10.5%, Capitalism 9.8%, Real-Time 9.7% ★
- #19 RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3: Platinum
84% matchVery Positive92% of 5,223 reviews2008
Dev: Frontier
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 Platinum combines the excitement of rollercoasters with the fun of a great strategy simulation. RCT3 Platinum combines the roller coaster theme park fun of the Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 with included expansion packs Soaked! and Wild! Now enjoy more options than ever.
Why similar: Management 23%, Sandbox 18.4%, Real-Time with Pause 16.3% ★, Building 12.4%, Economy 11.5%
- #20 Project manager SIM
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Escapismogames
Windows
Manage the most unpredictable resource of all - people! Expand your office, assign tasks to your team, and keep an eye on the budget. Balance between team burnout, complex contracts, and the wrath of upper management. Prove you have what it takes to be the ultimate Project Manager.
Why similar: Economy 28.8%, Capitalism 24.8%, Management 16.8%, Strategy 11.1%, Simulation 9.3%
- #21 AutoMaker
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: EXC Interactive
Windows
AutoMaker is an automotive business simulator. Start at the dawn of the automotive history, build your factory, research technologies and design cars as you progress through the ages to the current era and beyond.
Why similar: Economy 23.2%, Capitalism 18.4%, Sandbox 13.8%, Strategy 10.1%, Simulation 10%
- #22 E-Startup
84% matchMixed48% of 168 reviews2018
Dev: Polytale Games
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 42%
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: Capitalism 26%, Economy 20.7%, Sandbox 15.8%, Management 14%, Resource Management 9.9%
- #23 Delivery Point Simulator
82% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Archam
Windows
Business simulator with strategy elements, where you manage a network of order delivery points in the conditions of severe competition, gray schemes and unexpected risks. Develop your business, improve points, defend against competitors' attacks, conduct risky transactions in the gray market.
Why similar: Capitalism 20.4%, Sandbox 18.1%, Economy 14.6%, Strategy 14%, Simulation 13.5%
- #24 Ranchbound
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Eldersong Games
Windows
Grow your ranch, raise cattle, lead cowboys, and trade with settlers in a new real-time economic strategy with survival challenges.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 17.8% ★, Economy 16.1%, Capitalism 13.1%, Management 11.3%, Sandbox 9.3%
- #25 Trash Cash
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Boby Studios
Windows
In Trash Cash, you don’t just run a waste management company—you rule a kingdom of filth where your bottom line is measured by how many pockets you’re willing to line. Manage your fleet, your employees and bribe whoever you need to to make all the cash you can from your trash.
Why similar: Capitalism 22.3%, Satire 20.6% ★, Economy 19.9%, Management 13.5%, Resource Management 11.5%
- #26 BankingSim
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Loose Change Games
Windows · Linux
BankingSim puts you in charge of a growing bank. Issue loans, set interest rates, manage risk, and deal with defaults as you grow your financial empire.
Why similar: Capitalism 33.7%, Economy 24.8%, Management 14.8%, Strategy 10.4%, Resource Management 8%
- #27 Capitalism Plus
80% matchVery Positive84% of 118 reviews2016
Dev: Enlight Software Limited
Windows
Play the strategy game of money, power and wealth.
Why similar: Capitalism 35%, Economy 20.3%, Management 18.4%, Strategy 13.2%, Simulation 13.1%
- #28 Prison Architect 2
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Double ElevenPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Welcome Architects! Design and develop your own personalized penitentiary in Prison Architect 2. The classic prison-builder has broken out into 3D, and it’s up to you to contain it!
Why similar: Economy 19.6%, Real-Time with Pause 19.5% ★, Management 14.8%, Sandbox 13.7%, Building 10.1%
- #29 Little Big Workshop
79% matchVery Positive84% of 3,350 reviews2019
Dev: Mirage Game StudiosPub: HandyGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Manage your workers, stations, machines and create awesome stuff as your little big workshop grows into your dream factory!
Why similar: Economy 17.2%, Management 16.3%, Resource Management 13.2%, Simulation 13.2%, Strategy 12.9%
- #30 Hipster Cafe
78% matchPositive87% of 31 reviews2022
Dev: useful slug
Windows
Ever wanted to design, build and manage a café on your very own home computer? Really? OK then... welcome to HIPSTER CAFÉ. Make stupid food, serve it on a skateboard, and impress your friends by drawing in your coffee.
Why similar: Capitalism 19.3%, Economy 17.5%, Management 14.2%, Sandbox 13.9%, Resource Management 10.7%
- #31 Call Center Tycoon
77% matchMixed69% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: zedzag
Windows
Call Center Tycoon is an office management game where the goal is to get the best out of your employees. Keep your employees' stress levels low and they will perform better increasing your profits and your market share. Make key decisions and watch the action unfold.
Why similar: Capitalism 21.1%, Satire 18.6% ★, Management 15.5%, Economy 15.2%, Resource Management 8.9%
- #32 Mad Smartphone Tycoon
76% matchMostly Positive73% of 580 reviews2024
Dev: Miradil
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.6 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 19.4%, Capitalism 13.7%, Sandbox 13.1%, Economy 12.3%, Building 10%
- #33 Office Manager
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Jan Štěpánek
Windows · Mac · Linux
Build and manage your own office empire. Design buildings, find tenants, negotiate contracts, and keep them happy. Research new technologies, expand your business, and handle unexpected events in a living office world.
Why similar: Economy 18.2%, Management 16.3%, Building 14.6%, Sandbox 14.6%, Strategy 11.5%
- #34 Game Giant
74% match4 user reviews0% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Turtle Games
Windows · Linux
Become the biggest game publisher! Find developers, negotiate contract and market the games. Grow your company and design your offices.
Why similar: Sandbox 18.4%, Capitalism 17.7%, Economy 16.4%, Management 14%, Simulation 12.7%
- #35 A列車で行こう8
77% matchMixed69% of 13 reviews2015
Dev: ARTDINKPub: KOMODO
Windows
Railroad management and City Development simulation game, A-Train 8 keeps the strong mechanics of the A-Train series with the whole map in 3D for the first time. A game to both control a 3D city, and enjoy watching the landscape you helped create.This game is only available in Japanese.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 31% ★, Capitalism 18.5%, Management 11.1%, Economy 9.2%, Sandbox 9.1%
- #36 Capitalism 2
76% matchVery Positive82% of 559 reviews2017
Dev: Enlight Software LimitedPub: Enlight Software Limited
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Create and control the business empire of your dreams. This in-depth strategy game covers almost every aspect of business that could be encountered in the real world.
Why similar: Economy 33.5%, Capitalism 31.9%, Management 16.8%, Simulation 9%, Strategy 8.4%
- #37 Trading Simulator
75% matchMostly Positive72% of 18 reviews2023
Dev: metayildizoyun
Windows
Build your financial empire in Trading Simulator by strategically investing in businesses, navigating a dynamic market, and using realistic trading mechanics. Are you ready to turn your financial dreams into reality?
Why similar: Capitalism 34.3%, Economy 25.1%, Management 15.2%, Resource Management 12.6%, Strategy 8.8%
- #38 Hotel Magnate
73% matchMixed60% of 481 reviews2025
Dev: Arcade Oven
Windows · Mac · Linux
Have you ever wanted to design and manage your own hotel, rundown motel, or elegant resort? With a ridiculous amount of customization tools to wield, a host of facilities to build, and a wide variety of guests to impress, Hotel Magnate has it all. Let your inner hotel manager shine!
Why similar: Economy 18.7%, Capitalism 16.2%, Management 14.8%, Sandbox 14.3%, Resource Management 13.2%
- #39 Ale Abbey - Monastery Brewery Tycoon
72% matchVery Positive90% of 1,274 reviews2025
Dev: Hammer & RavensPub: Shiro Unlimited
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Build and expand your monastery, craft recipes and brew holy ales in this unique brewery tycoon. No pre-made recipes in Ale Abbey, oh no. It's a canvas for true beer alchemists. It's as simple as: brew, sip, repeat. Welcome to Ale Abbey!
Why similar: Capitalism 21.8%, Economy 17%, Management 13.4%, Crafting 9.2%, Building 9.1%
- #40 iCorp
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Martin Souček
Windows
Build, equip, manage and sell! Those are the four cornerstones of this tycoon game. Produce anything from wooden cutlery to modern electronics to rockets. Build factories, setup production processes, buy and upgrade machinery, and take order over everything related to large company operations.
Why similar: Capitalism 19.9%, Economy 19.6%, Sandbox 14.6%, Management 12.2%, Building 8.8%
- #41 Big Ambitions
73% matchVery Positive93% of 12,519 reviews2023
Dev: Hovgaard Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.8 hrsMean: 24.0 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: Economy 26.6%, Capitalism 25.7%, Management 22.1%, Sandbox 9.5%, Resource Management 7.9%
- #42 Amusement Tycoon
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BronStudio
Windows
Manage your park in Amusement Tycoon! Build thrilling attractions, manage staff, and delight visitors to create the park of your dreams and achieve success!
Why similar: Capitalism 23.1%, Economy 19%, Management 16.9%, Sandbox 14.4%, Building 10.7%
- #43 Kombucha Craft
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Adrien De Nève
Windows
Kombucha Craft is a sandbox game where you control every step of kombucha production. Experiment with recipes and flavors to find the perfect balance.
Why similar: Economy 26.9%, Sandbox 25%, Management 19.1%, Crafting 17.2%, Simulation 10.4%
- #44 Car Manufacture: Prologue
71% 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: Economy 21%, Management 14.6%, Sandbox 11.7%, Resource Management 11.6%, Building 10.5%
- #45 Painters Guild
73% matchMixed67% of 541 reviews2015
Dev: Lucas Molina
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Painters Guild is a management sim where you control an art academy in the Italian Renaissance. Paint artwork as beautiful as the Mona Lisa. Hire painters like Leonardo da Vinci and millions of randomly generated ones. Expand and customize your guild with furniture and more.
Why similar: Capitalism 17.1%, Economy 16.2%, Management 13.3%, Sandbox 12.2%, Historical 11.5%
- #46 Sim Companies
70% matchMostly Positive80% of 998 reviews2023
Dev: Sim Companies s.r.o.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 95.2 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Become a Business Tycoon. Build your own company from the ground up. Do business in a virtual economy with players all around the world! Gain valuable business skills for free. An advanced, proprietary, Economy simulation model is used to deliver the best gaming experience.
Why similar: Capitalism 22.3%, Economy 19.7%, Management 11.3%, Sandbox 11.1%, Crafting 8.1%
- #47 Kapital: Sparks of Revolution
71% matchMixed61% of 239 reviews2022
Dev: Lapovich TeamPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Sandbox economic simulation game about class struggle. European country is in a deep crisis. You are the mayor of the capital. Social unrest is inevitable. What price will you pay to save your people from anarchy?
Why similar: Capitalism 24.3%, Economy 20.9%, Management 11.8%, Resource Management 10.4%, Sandbox 10%
- #48 Worldwide Rush
68% matchVery Positive80% of 487 reviews2025
Dev: Memel Games
Windows
Worldwide Rush lets you experience passenger transportation and management on a global scale. Expand your company, meet the growing travel demand, compete against other companies, and discover new continents with its unique vehicles. The entire world is yours to control.
Why similar: Economy 21.4%, Capitalism 21.2%, Sandbox 13.3%, Management 12.3%, Resource Management 10.4%
- #49 Self Made Man: Life of an Entrepreneur
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sirhyss Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Start from nothing, develop your business and become the richest man in the world in an immersive first-person management game. Self Made Man puts you in the shoes of a successful entrepreneur. Customize your business and make the right decisions to build your fortune.
Why similar: Capitalism 19.9%, Economy 19%, Sandbox 13.9%, Management 13.9%, Resource Management 8.6%
- #50 The Walking Trade
67% matchVery Positive88% of 1,435 reviews2026
Dev: Microwave GamesPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Run a shop in the zombie apocalypse! Trade batteries, craft stock, manage your staff, and fend off undead hordes. Will you be a hero, or profit at any cost? Your choices shape your store - and your fate.
Why similar: Economy 22.2%, Capitalism 21.9%, Management 14.9%, Sandbox 13.8%, Crafting 9.8%
- #51 Hedgie Simulator
70% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: Eltar
Windows
Trapped within the offices of a large hedge fund called Sipadel Finance. It's your job to take a sip and make the apes dip while playing this idle clicker game.
Why similar: Capitalism 27.8%, Economy 22.7%, Resource Management 13.2%, Satire 12.1% ★, Sandbox 11.1%
- #52 The Trade Prince
69% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: Blazing Nebula
Windows
The Trade Prince is a logistical economic simulation game in which you build automated trade networks across multiple planets to produce increasingly complex goods.
Why similar: Capitalism 27.8%, Economy 19.8%, Strategy 14.9%, Simulation 14.4%, Building 12.4%
- #53 Money Garden Simulator
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sector Games
Windows
In the Money Garden Simulator, money literally grows on trees! Grow diverse currencies, expand your empire, and dominate the global economy. Crush markets, manipulate exchange rates, builde the ultimate Money Machine.
Why similar: Capitalism 29.3%, Sandbox 17.7%, Management 13.1%, Simulation 11%, Resource Management 9.8%
- #54 Sweets Inc.
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Road Turtle Games
Windows
Create a confectionery empire in Sweets Inc, the business management simulation game where you take the helm of your very own sweets manufacturing company. Design delectable treats, build and manage your factories, and market your products across the continent to become an industry tycoon!
Why similar: Economy 19.6%, Management 16.9%, Sandbox 16.1%, Capitalism 12.5%, Building 12%
- #55 Barter & Blades
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DT Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on a medieval odyssey in Barter & Blades! As a budding adventurer, trade goods, shape your reputation, and amass wealth. Engage in dynamic trading, epic quests, and unforeseen events. Are you ready to thrive in the realm?
Why similar: Capitalism 31.5%, Economy 25.1%, Strategy 9%, Resource Management 8.7%, Building 8.5%
- #56 Starship Contractor: Galactic Tycoon
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Decha Studio/Rashaun
Windows
Shape the Galactic Arms Race. As CEO of a private space arms company, design modular ships, research breakthrough tech, and win faction tenders. Outmaneuver rivals in prototype races and make critical choices that make every playthrough unique, from a startup to galactic dominance.
Why similar: Capitalism 23.2%, Economy 21.8%, Management 13.2%, Resource Management 11.6%, Sandbox 9.5%
- #57 Fantasy Kingdom Merchant Simulator
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: dadmakesgames
Windows
You are the merchant in a fantasy kingdom. Run the store, stock shelves with potions, magical weapons, and armour. Set prices, hire staff, and expand your business by collaborating with local artisans. Supply NPC heroes so they can keep battling the kingdom's enemies.
Why similar: Capitalism 24.8%, Economy 24.1%, Management 16.6%, Simulation 11.2%, Sandbox 10%
- #58 Ethics Empire
66% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Nullgrid Studios
Windows
Become the richest business owner in this strategy-based simulator, choose your playstyle trying to balance ethics and profits in this chaotic low poly world. Will you keep your ethical businesses thriving or will you let it all crumble down for a quick buck?
Why similar: Capitalism 18.3%, Management 16.9%, Strategy 15.9%, Economy 14.1%, Sandbox 13.3%
- #59 GearCity
67% matchVery Positive90% of 1,472 reviews2022
Dev: Visual Entertainment And Technologies
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Economy 26.9%, Management 22.5%, Capitalism 20.5%, Strategy 9.9%, Simulation 9.5%
- #60 Billionaire in the Oil Boom
65% matchPositive92% of 24 reviews2025
Dev: Pizza OK Games
Windows
Wealth, power, greed: in the oil boom of the 1960s, money never sleeps. Invest in stocks, commodities and real estate, acquire companies and manipulate markets to build a financial empire. Use mergers, Ruthless speculation and strategies to dominate the global economy.
Why similar: Capitalism 28.7%, Economy 22.8%, Management 12.7%, Simulation 10.9%, Strategy 10.4%