- #1 LoopCraft
96% matchNo user reviews2029
Dev: SYMBOLICA
Windows
Loop Craft is a game about economics. There is an item trading system within the game. This game has a variety of item mix systems. And have a reservation system to set up a factory to produce products for sale in the game.
Why similar: Strategy 39.3%, Simulation 34.1%, Economy 23.9%, Indie 2.6%
- #2 Thirty Years' War
97% matchMixed66% of 53 reviews2016
Dev: AgeodPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Thirty Years War is a new game designed by developer HQ covering one of the darkest ages of European history. The Thirty Years War is the series of conflicts between Catholics and Protestants in the Holy Roman Empire and its surroundings, between 1618 and 1648.
Why similar: Strategy 42.5%, Simulation 35.9%, Historical 21.6%
- #3 Battleplan: American Civil War
96% matchMixed47% of 301 reviews2014
Dev: The Mustard CorporationPub: KPL
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Battleplan: American Civil War introduces you to fastplay wargaming, a new kind of strategy game experience. Take command of either Confederate or Union troops and fight your way through eleven of the American Civil War’s most famous battles.
Why similar: Strategy 47.6%, Simulation 26.5%, Historical 25.9%
- #4 Rivalry warlord Sengoku
94% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Static ossan games
Windows
A turn-based Sengoku simulation game that can be played by vassal!
Why similar: Historical 34.3%, Simulation 31.6%, Strategy 31.2%, Indie 1.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #5 Great Song's Records of Economy
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: StarCatcher
Windows
Great Song's Records of Economy is a simulation game based on Northern Song Dynasty. Player will act as a itinerant, and bargain with merchants around the country. Besides, player can listen to residents and look for business oppotunities. Lastly, establish own business empire and compose legendary.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 32%, Historical 20.9%, Economy 15.7%, Strategy 15.5%, Simulation 14.1%
- #6 华夏立志传:战国
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TP Interactive
Windows
A life simulation RPG set in China's Warring States era. Play as a real historical figure — follow their recorded fate or rewrite it. Four careers, two side vocations, three deck-building combat systems, 200+ cities, and dozens of endings. Their story is written. Your choices change it.
Why similar: Strategy 28.2%, Strategy RPG 27.7%, Simulation 26.8%, Historical 15.3%, Indie 1.2%
- #7 Imhotep, Pyramid Builder
95% matchMostly Positive75% of 16 reviews2016
Dev: Game Studio Abraham Stolk Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Do you like watching others do all the work?Cats do!In this unique game (AVX req'd) you plan, direct and oversee the construction of a Pyramid in Ancient Egypt.Organize agriculture, plan the village, direct the building and watch thousands of workers on screen, in real time.Build it, stone by stone!
Why similar: Strategy 41.7%, Simulation 36.2%, Economy 22.1%
- #8 明末:力挽狂澜
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: YING WANGWEI
Windows
Each round lasts one month. At the start of every month, you review last month’s status: tax income, military expenditure, regional disasters, officials’ assignments and the actual execution of imperial decrees.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 34.1%, Strategy 26.3%, Historical 23%, Simulation 15.6%, Singleplayer 1%
- #9 Shenzhou Saga: Three Kingdoms
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SPARK NEXA PTE. LTD.
Windows
“Where can I behold Shenzhou? ”Shenzhou Saga: Three Kingdoms is a strategy RPG developed by SPARKNEXA. First Story Unveiled: Cao Cao's Whip - Players will experience the life of Cao Cao, stepping into historical events like the Battle of Guandu, and the Battle of Red Cliffs.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 51.5%, Strategy 25.4%, Historical 22%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #10 Movie Maven: A Tycoon Game
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chapultepec Studios
Windows · Mac
With Movie Maven Tycoon lead a mini-major studio to success in an engaging and fully simulated box office environment. Avoid bankruptcy and grow by building up a roster of capable actors, producing ever larger films, securing valuable screenplays, and attracting the best directors.
Why similar: Strategy 42.9%, Simulation 36.6%, Strategy RPG 13.9%, Indie 5.6%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #11 Good Goods Incorporated
91% matchMostly Negative30% of 37 reviews2020
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
Good Goods Incorporated is a cute logistics tycoon game set on Earth
Why similar: Strategy 44.2%, Simulation 38.4%, Economy 11.4%, Indie 6%
- #12 Spice Road
92% matchMixed68% of 69 reviews2014
Dev: Aartform Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Strategy, trade and empire building on the old Silk Road. Spice Road is a town building, social and economic simulation game full of original challenges.
Why similar: Strategy 43.1%, Simulation 35.8%, Economy 16.4%, Indie 4.7%
- #13 Arbitology: Dei Gratia Rex
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: High Tower Games
Windows
A game of storytelling and kingly life simulation in an alt-historical 12th century England. Make your choices wisely, for they affect history itself. Live and die well — prove you are, by the grace of God, king.
Why similar: Strategy 31.4%, Simulation 27.3%, Strategy RPG 21.3%, Historical 18.5%, Indie 1.5%
- #14 Wall Street Junior
89% matchMixed42% of 55 reviews2018
Dev: WSJ Team
Windows
Experience the sub-universe of stocks, bonds, loans and derivatives with a simulation providing setup to try out any investment strategy you may ever think of - Wall Street Junior will introduce you to the world of financial markets.
Why similar: Simulation 39.3%, Strategy 37.7%, Economy 18.5%, Indie 4.4%
- #15 Fields of Glory
87% matchPositive80% of 15 reviews2020
Dev: MicroprosePub: Ziggurat
Windows
Return to a true wargame based on Napoleon's Waterloo campaign! Become a General in control of huge armies in this classic, historic-themed RTS!
Why similar: Strategy 44.4%, Simulation 38.6%, Historical 17%
- #16 The Minister
82% matchMixed60% of 47 reviews2025
Dev: LALALA Games
Windows
A turn-based RPG. Play as a Confucian sage's disciple entering politics in a fictional world, striving to save a collapsing dynasty and its suffering people. Cultivate factions, plot schemes, and vie with rivals. Witness hardships, resist power's corruption, rise to power, and stabilize the realm.
Why similar: Strategy 41.3%, Simulation 30.8%, Historical 23.9%, Singleplayer 2.2%, Indie 1.8%
- #17 王朝:将军觐见
81% matchPositive84% of 37 reviews2026
Dev: 三千越甲GameStudio
Windows
你可以成为任何人。皇帝、将军、商人,或一个无名之辈。你可以统治、操控、背叛,也可以在权力边缘悄然崛起。但这个世界不会等待你。王朝会自行运转,人物会独立行动,权力与利益在暗中流动。这是一个由经济、政治与社会共同驱动的历史沙盒:你可以操控财富流向、撬动权力结构,甚至让整个秩序崩溃。但即使没有你,世界也会继续前进。
Why similar: Historical 29%, Strategy 20.8%, Simulation 20.2%, Strategy RPG 16.7%, Economy 12%
- #18 Industry Giant 2
86% matchVery Positive86% of 1,011 reviews2015
Dev: Fancy Bytes, ReactorPub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Economic booms, stock market crashes, oil crises, upswings, triumphs... Now you can become the greatest power in industry!
Why similar: Strategy 42.5%, Simulation 34.1%, Economy 23.4%
- #19 侠之信条
84% matchMixed49% of 154 reviews2022
Dev: weikeduoPub: Gamirror Games
Windows
明朝初年,武林领袖朱元璋在带领武林推翻元朝后,大肆屠戮武林人士。使得代表秩序的朝廷与代表自由的武林之间的矛盾再度激化。与此同时蒙古也勾结倭寇、海盗、五毒教等外邦势力意图重夺政权。
Why similar: Strategy RPG 38.4%, Strategy 36.1%, Historical 22.8%, Indie 1.5%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #20 Lukewarm Ironclad
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ethereal Crack
Windows
You thought that you've had terrible bosses before? Wrong. It is now up to you to lay tracks, harass unionized workers, build resorts, blow up towns, bring in tourists, irreparably alter the weather, and overall make a lot of cash. Puzzle meets strategy in this live-action business simulation game.
Why similar: Strategy 55.9%, Simulation 44.1%
- #21 Rise of Venice
85% matchMixed61% of 515 reviews2013
Dev: Gaming Minds StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Venice: As a young man striving for success, power and wealth and with the support of your family, you begin to build up a trading empire across Genua, Tripoli, Rome, Alexandria and Constantinople in addition to many other significant cities from the Renaissance. This is where your story begins...
Why similar: Strategy 33%, Historical 24.2%, Simulation 24.1%, Economy 17.9%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #22 Airline Tycoon 2
86% matchOverwhelmingly Negative18% of 575 reviews2011
Dev: b-AlivePub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Run a modern airline, design unique airplanes and grow a run-down carrier into a globally recognized company that passengers practically beg to fly.
Why similar: Simulation 40.3%, Strategy 38.3%, Economy 21.4%
- #23 Libertad o Muerte!
82% matchMostly Positive73% of 30 reviews2020
Dev: Headquarter S.L.Pub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
Libertad o Muerte!, the wars of independence of the Spanish Colonies is a turn-based game in 19th century America. Players are the Patriots, fighting for freedom, or the Royalists, trying to keep the empire under Spanish control. Who will prevail?
Why similar: Strategy 42%, Simulation 36.1%, Historical 16.3%, Indie 5.6%
- #24 Industry Empire
83% matchMostly Negative34% of 243 reviews2014
Dev: ActalogicPub: rondomedia GmbH
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
An entire industrial empire under your control. Have you always dreamed of swimming in money? In “Industry Empire” you are the boss of all bosses.
Why similar: Strategy 42%, Simulation 40.6%, Economy 17.4%
- #25 Police Tactics: Imperio
79% matchMixed62% of 423 reviews2016
Dev: CyberphobX Ltd.Pub: astragon Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
In POLICE TACTICS: IMPERIO you start your career as an aspiring police chief in Newport Falls, a city that is dirty and corrupt to its core. You are responsible for upholding law and order. Coordinate the emergency vehicles and personnel of the municipal precinct and put a stop to crime.
Why similar: Strategy 55.2%, Simulation 44.8%
- #26 TerTD
79% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: TeraHard
Windows
TerTD is a mix of tower defense and real-time strategy. The player can build various types of towers and choose your favorite upgrades. Defeat the enemy and get the victory!
Why similar: Strategy 54.8%, Simulation 45.2%
- #27 Nature Zen
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Octane
Windows · Linux
Nature Zen the first game created by Team Octane. In the game the player plays as god, manipulating the terrain that animals live on. Will you create an ecosystem full of happy animals, or will everything go extinct because of a lack of food in the area.
Why similar: Strategy 53.5%, Simulation 46.5%
- #28 IndustrySim Virtual Platform
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: IndustrySim Ltd.
Windows
IndustrySim Virtual Platform is an award-winning, industry-themed serious game about constructing, operating and managing an industrial environment. The professional-level simulation engine, along with real-life events and gamification, enables you to learn and experiment while having a lot of gameplay fun.
Why similar: Strategy 53.5%, Simulation 46.5%
- #29 Dungeon Manager ZV
76% matchMixed68% of 76 reviews2015
Dev: StudioGIWPub: Zoo Corporation
Windows
Japan’s megahit dungeon simulation game is now in English and available globally. Manage your own dungeon and micro-manage your zombies, monsters, minions and traps. Think strategically to summon your forces, level them up and defend against endless invaders and boss units.
Why similar: Strategy 54.6%, Simulation 45.4%
- #30 Antiquitas
75% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2018
Dev: Ape Apps
Windows · Mac · Linux
Build a thriving Roman empire in this offline city-building simulation game.
Why similar: Strategy 54.3%, Simulation 45.7%
- #31 Noble In Exile / 落魄之家
73% matchMixed50% of 12 reviews2019
Dev: LemoNeko Software
Windows
As one of a once noble family, design and build your own ancient Chinese town using your remaining resources and influence. Plan and manage every industry and every store individually. Casual on simulation, hardcore on management.
Why similar: Strategy 53.5%, Simulation 46.5%
- #32 Conflict of Heroes: Awakening the Bear
74% matchMixed60% of 39 reviews2016
Dev: Western Civilization SoftwarePub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
This exciting new release is a faithful adaptation of the renowned Conflict of Heroes board game that won the Origins Historical Game of the Year, Charles Roberts Wargame of the Year and the James F. Dunnigan Design Elegance Award, as well as many others!
Why similar: Strategy 53.5%, Simulation 46.5%
- #33 Freight Manager
64% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Drogos
Windows · Linux
You are the manager of a rising freight company in this strategy-infused management sim. Choose the best cargo deals, plan your routes, and keep your fleet running smoothly — from fueling and repairs to tugboat rentals or sailing your own ships.
Why similar: Strategy 28%, Simulation 27.1%, Modern 22%, Economy 17.9%, Indie 3.6%
- #34 Oligopoly: Industrial Revolution
73% matchMixed44% of 16 reviews2018
Dev: Viny Game Studio
Windows · Linux
Oligopoly is a strategy game where you have to set up the production, distribution and trade of various goods. Exploit natural resources, build factories and infrastructures, produce goods and distribute them using trucks, trains or ships.
Why similar: Strategy 53.5%, Simulation 46.5%
- #35 Shop Tycoon The Boss
72% matchMixed40% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: JNA Game
Windows
Shop tycoon the Boss is a store simulation.You have to run your store as well as possible.There are as few as possible when running the storerestrictions. Making it pretty realistic.Every decision you take has always consequences.In the rest of the game.Will you become our new Shop owner?
Why similar: Strategy 53.5%, Simulation 46.5%
- #36 Shop Tycoon
64% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Curiosit
Windows
Shop Tycoon lets you build, furnish and run your own shop. Hire employees, order goods and face various challenges on the way to success! Develop your business, discover new districts and try to meet the expectations of new customers.
Why similar: Strategy 42.1%, Simulation 36.6%, Economy 15.7%, Indie 5.6%
- #37 Hotel Keeper
64% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MakeThings
Windows
Start with an empty building and run your hotel: attract guests, clean rooms, gain windfalls or return lost items, while keeping an eye out for suspicious characters, gradually realizing your dream of a star-rated hotel.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 29.8%, Strategy 26.3%, Simulation 24.7%, Modern 10.8%, Economy 6.3%
- #38 ALVAROK
72% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: StudioGIWPub: Zoo Corporation
Windows
Japanese Indie developer StudioGIW is back with ALVAROK, a fun and easy-to-play Tactical Defense game. Play locally with friends or hone your skills against the computer with its built-in deep learning AI system. Adapt and strategize, utilize your various troops to defend and attack simultaneously.
Why similar: Strategy 53.5%, Simulation 46.5%
- #39 Cosmic Cash
70% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: Rabbit Hole Studios
Windows
Ever wonder what baby a slot machine and a classic shooter would make? Well wonder no more! Cosmic Cash combines the retro action packed feel of arcade shooters with the thrill of winning big at the slots.
Why similar: Strategy 53.5%, Simulation 46.5%
- #40 Industry Transporters
71% matchMostly Negative25% of 48 reviews2015
Dev: Markus FickPub: MK game production
Windows
An economic simulation where you build up production chains as effectively as possible on a large scale terrain. You can choose from a large variety of wares and buildings to build up your production chain and use up to 4 types of transportation.
Why similar: Strategy 53.5%, Simulation 46.5%
- #41 Space Battle Core
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Korion
Windows · Mac · Linux
Space Battle Core is a new 4X sci-fi game combining turn based hex combat gameplay with a real-time exploration experience.After the Earth’s demise, it is your task to recreate and spread human civilization in space.
Why similar: Strategy 50.1%, Simulation 43.5%, Indie 6.5%
- #42 Hotel Giant
68% matchMixed71% of 24 reviews2019
Dev: QLOCPub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Become the ultimate hotel-mogul! You now have the chance to prove your managerial and planning skills in the hotel industry.
Why similar: Strategy 52.9%, Simulation 47.1%
- #43 Wars of Succession
68% matchPositive84% of 37 reviews2018
Dev: AgeodPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Ageod’s Wars of Succession is a new game designed to cover two major wars that consumed Europe at the eve of the 18th Century.
Why similar: Strategy 53%, Simulation 47%
- #44 The Great Art Race
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 184 reviews
Dev: Ascaron Entertainment ltd.Pub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 34%
The famous art collection of your family was stolen. By investing the profits of your coffee or tobacco plantations you might have the chance to save the heritage of your ancestors – but only if you manage your colonial enterprise wisely.
Why similar: Strategy 53.5%, Simulation 46.5%
- #45 Traffic Giant
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 169 reviews2018
Dev: QLOCPub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Traffic Giant is an amazing simulation game that brings public transport on the right track.
Why similar: Strategy 52.4%, Simulation 47.6%
- #46 Lords of the Realm III
69% matchMixed56% of 50 reviews2015
Dev: Impressions GamesPub: Rebellion
Windows
When it comes to medieval real-time strategy, Lords of the Realm III flies the flag high. Whether it's maneuvering troops on the battlefield, negotiating trade and alliances, or overseeing armies across the lands, RTS fans will find plenty here to enjoy.
Why similar: Strategy 58.4%, Simulation 41.6%