- #1 Mini Motorways
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 23,837 reviews2021
Dev: Dinosaur Polo Club
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 16.9 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: Transportation 26.2% ★, City Builder 16.6%, Strategy 15.8%, Simulation 13.6%, Building 11.5%
- #2 GRIDROAD
96% matchVery Positive84% of 415 reviews2024
Dev: RAJACORP
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 63%
GRIDROAD is a traffic optimisation puzzle/simulation game. Build roads, place road markings and tweak traffic lights to build the most efficient traffic junction!
Why similar: Transportation 31.3% ★, City Builder 17.6%, Simulation 13.5%, Building 13.2%, Strategy 11.5%
- #3 Super Loco World - Cozy Train Automation
96% matchMostly Positive78% of 362 reviews2025
Dev: Andriy BychkovskyiPub: Curve Games
Windows
Effortlessly build and automate intricate railroads and deliver goods to meet the demands of a dynamic world! Make clever use of signals and signposts to avoid traffic jams, and watch your villages blossom into bustling towns in this cozy take on the train tycoon genre.
Why similar: Trains 27.3% ★, Transportation 21.6% ★, Building 11.1%, Top-Down 7.4%, Simulation 6.4%
- #4 Please Fix The Road
95% matchMostly Positive79% of 284 reviews2022
Dev: ARIELEK
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Please Fix The Road is a colorful, minimalistic, laid-back and casual puzzle game in which it's probably not hard to guess... you're fixing roads! Your road repair doesn't have to be beautiful, it just needs to get the job done! Your mom will like this game too!
Why similar: Transportation 20.6% ★, City Builder 14.3%, Building 13.1%, Nature 11.1%, Simulation 7.9%
- #5 Sweet Transit
94% matchMixed68% of 1,248 reviews2024
Dev: Ernestas NorvaišasPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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: Trains 22.2% ★, City Builder 18.6%, Transportation 18% ★, Building 9.1%, Moddable 7.2% ★
- #6 Soko Loco Deluxe
94% matchVery Positive81% of 98 reviews2019
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
Soko Loco Deluxe is a cute train tycoon! 🚂🧱🎁💎 Transport resources, develop towns and build a giant monument! Choo-choo!
Why similar: Trains 27.2% ★, Transportation 21% ★, City Builder 19.3%, Simulation 11%, Strategy 11%
- #7 Plan B: Terraform
91% matchVery Positive91% of 3,512 reviews2025
Dev: Gaddy Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Terraform a lifeless rock into a lush and habitable world. Build trucks, trains, and sprawling factories on an enormous hexagonal planet. Grow its population to millions. Enjoy a dynamic simulation of atmosphere, temperature, water, and forests.
Why similar: Trains 25.8% ★, Transportation 23.9% ★, Hex Grid 14.6% ★, Building 9.1%, Simulation 6.9%
- #8 My Train Arrives
93% matchVery Positive86% of 96 reviews2019
Dev: Kochkin Dmitry
Windows
My Train Arrives is a railway construction simulation game. Build railroads, open new routes for trains. Enjoy the pleasant atmosphere of the game.
Why similar: Trains 21.6% ★, Transportation 17.8% ★, City Builder 14.5%, Modern 9.1%, Simulation 7.8%
- #9 Indoorlands
92% matchVery Positive82% of 271 reviews2022
Dev: Pixelsplit
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The indoor park management simulator where you can create your rides and coasters from scratch and freely design your halls. Manage, expand and develop your own park to inspire your guests. Satisfy your visitors' needs by unlocking and researching new buildings, rides, transportation and more!
Why similar: City Builder 25.2%, Building 19.7%, Simulation 11.8%, Strategy 11.2%, Family Friendly 10.1%
- #10 Islands & Trains
90% matchVery Positive91% of 560 reviews2025
Dev: Akos MakovicsPub: Future Friends Games
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 1.3 hrs≥1hr: 37%
Craft tiny railway dioramas in a stress-free island sandbox. No rules or timers - just design, build, and enjoy.
Why similar: Trains 25% ★, City Builder 21.9%, Building 10.8%, Nature 8.7%, Stylized 6.1%
- #11 Reefland
91% matchVery Positive93% of 82 reviews2022
Dev: UnSweet
Windows
Reefland - is a colorful city-building simulator with a relaxing atmosphere, where you are up to paint the island by placing buildings.
Why similar: City Builder 27.9%, Hex Grid 14.5% ★, Building 9.8%, Procedural Generation 8.2%, Stylized 8%
- #12 Smart City Plan
89% 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 32%, Building 15.4%, Strategy 15%, Modern 14.9%, Simulation 14.6%
- #13 Atlas Architect
89% matchMostly Positive71% of 226 reviews2021
Dev: Danial RashidiPub: Rashidi Interactive
Windows
A creative game where your imagination is your limit.
Why similar: Hex Grid 18.2% ★, City Builder 18.2%, Building 15.1%, Stylized 7.7%, Procedural Generation 7.6%
- #14 Station Manager
88% matchVery Positive83% of 207 reviews2022
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Build your own spectacular, multi-story station for your favorite trains!
Why similar: Trains 36.3% ★, City Builder 25.1%, Simulation 10.4%, Modern 9.9%, Building 8.3%
- #15 Tinytopia
87% matchVery Positive84% of 322 reviews2021
Dev: MeNic GamesPub: Mastiff
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Construct charming toy towns and cities atop tiny terrain. Combine building blocks to create new megastructures. Test your skills in the physics-based Challenge stages or simply unwind and obliterate everything with an array of cute catastrophes!
Why similar: City Builder 37.1%, Building 17.9%, Family Friendly 10.7%, Simulation 8.7%, Funny 7.5%
- #16 A-Train: All Aboard! Tourism
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 203 reviews2021
Dev: ARTDINKPub: KOMODO
Windows
In the world of A-Train, people gather around stations, gradually developing the surrounding town. What kind of railroad will you create? How will you develop the town? All these choices and more are yours to make.
Why similar: City Builder 26.4%, Trains 19.1% ★, Transportation 18% ★, Building 13.2%, Simulation 7.2%
- #17 Station to Station
84% matchVery Positive89% of 1,856 reviews2023
Dev: Galaxy GrovePub: Prismatika
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 47%
‘Station to Station’ is a minimalist & relaxing game about building railway connections. Grab your conductor’s hat and bring the voxel-art world to life through the magic of trains!
Why similar: Trains 27.5% ★, Transportation 18.5% ★, City Builder 15.2%, Nature 10.3%, Simulation 6.9%
- #18 City Bus Manager
83% 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: Simulation 40.3%, Strategy 24.8%, Transportation 16.6% ★, Colorful 10.6%, Family Friendly 7.7%
- #19 Transporter
85% matchMixed50% of 52 reviews2023
Dev: Shattered Mirror Studio
Windows
Modern transport sim game combining realistic simulation with indie game style, old-school grid environment, newest features, and modern transport options. Transport a wide variety of cargo and passengers over road, rail, and water, and create your own transport company!
Why similar: Transportation 28.6% ★, Trains 17.4% ★, Strategy 8.9%, Modern 7.9%, Simulation 7.8%
- #20 Train Station Simulator
86% matchMixed57% of 256 reviews2017
Dev: Appliks Apps Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Train Station Simulator is a station builder and manager game. Create and maintain your dream station! Ride the rails and operate your ultimate grand central empire!
Why similar: Trains 45.7% ★, Simulation 13%, Strategy 12.1%, City Builder 10.1%, Modern 8%
- #21 Train Valley
84% matchVery Positive90% of 3,417 reviews2015
Dev: Alexey DavydovPub: Flazm
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Build railways, manage traffic and stay accident-free. Play in Europe, America, Japan and USSR in 1830-2020. Complete the story mode from the Gold Rush of 1849 to the first manned spaceflight, and then explore the random mode. Management. Construction. Trains. Welcome to Train Valley!
Why similar: Trains 28% ★, Transportation 21.8% ★, Building 11%, Top-Down 7.6%, Family Friendly 7.6%
- #22 Can't Live Without Electricity
81% matchVery Positive94% of 242 reviews2023
Dev: MELOVITY
Windows · Mac
Can't Live Without Electricity is a 3D relaxing puzzle game in which you supply electricity by connecting houses to power plants.
Why similar: City Builder 19.3%, Building 13.2%, Hex Grid 11.9% ★, Grid-Based Movement 10.6%, Strategy 10.1%
- #23 Polyville Canyon
82% matchVery Positive94% of 131 reviews2021
Dev: Henagames
Windows
Polyville Canyon is a laid-back city builder where nothing bad ever happens! Relax while you build an entire city for your Neighbors piece by piece! Attract Neighbors and increase Ticket Prices by expanding your town and watch your profits soar!
Why similar: City Builder 41.3%, Building 14.9%, Stylized 12.1%, Cute 8.3%, Simulation 7.4%
- #24 Pocket City 2
79% matchVery Positive94% of 130 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 45.4%, Strategy 13.9%, Building 11.9%, Funny 9.4%, 3D 8.2%
- #25 Train Fever
82% matchMixed64% of 3,525 reviews2014
Dev: Urban GamesPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 29.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%
It’s the year 1850, and there are great times ahead! Establish a transport company and be its manager. Build infrastructure such as railways and stations, purchase transportation vehicles and manage lines. Fulfill the people’s needs and watch cities evolve dynamically.
Why similar: Trains 43.1% ★, City Builder 15.1%, Simulation 11.8%, Transportation 11.3% ★, Strategy 7.1%
- #26 Overcrowd: A Commute 'Em Up
81% matchVery Positive81% of 1,748 reviews2020
Dev: SquarePlay Games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Design and build the most efficient metro stations known to man! Excavate. Expand. Set staff priorities. And manage the commuter flow. Overcrowd is a 2.5D management/tycoon/simulator set below the bustling city of Lubdon Town.
Why similar: City Builder 26.7%, Trains 23.7% ★, Transportation 16.5% ★, Building 13.7%, Strategy 7.3%
- #27 Train Valley Origins
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 287 reviews2025
Dev: FlazmPub: Polden Publishing
Windows
The cutest management game about trains. 🚂 Choo-choo! Manage increasingly complex railroad. The rich history of railway transport awaits! From steam engines to futuristic marvels. Explore different eras and countries and witness the evolution of train technology. 🛤️🚂🚄❤️
Why similar: Trains 28.4% ★, Transportation 20.6% ★, Building 12.2%, Family Friendly 7.9%, Stylized 7.5%
- #28 Outlanders
78% matchVery Positive90% of 491 reviews2023
Dev: Pomelo Games
Windows
Outlanders is a town-building strategy game, populated by hard-working, charming folk in search of a simpler life. Some just want to survive off the land, others want to create amazing things.
Why similar: City Builder 27.3%, Building 13.8%, Family Friendly 8.7%, Top-Down 8.3%, Stylized 8.1%
- #29 Iron Village
77% matchVery Positive89% of 65 reviews2025
Dev: Lunar Chippy Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
With the help of your railway, build houses, farms, warehouses, and more to create your village. Trade what your people make for other resources and gold to grow your village into a prospering town, and grow the railway into a powerhouse.
Why similar: Trains 26.2% ★, City Builder 23.1%, Transportation 19.5% ★, Building 12%, Cute 5.9%
- #30 Virtual City Playground®: Build Your Metropolis
76% matchVery Positive85% of 737 reviews2026
Dev: G5 Entertainment AB
Windows
Relaxing city builder where you grow a vibrant metropolis, produce goods, manage transit and build iconic landmarks at your own pace.
Why similar: City Builder 47.5%, Building 20%, Stylized 9.5%, Family Friendly 9%, Colorful 8.1%
- #31 Simutrans
80% matchMostly Positive76% of 660 reviews2016
Dev: The Simutrans Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 37%
Simutrans is a freeware and open-source transportation simulator. Your goal is to establish a successful transport company. Transport passengers, mail and goods by rail, road, ship, and even air. Interconnect districts, cities, public buildings, industries and tourist attractions.
Why similar: Trains 39.7% ★, Simulation 13.6%, City Builder 13.2%, Building 11.1%, Transportation 9.8% ★
- #32 Heian City Story
76% matchVery Positive89% of 152 reviews2025
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
A city-building sim with a historical twist
Why similar: City Builder 37.7%, Strategy 12.6%, Simulation 12.6%, Building 12.1%, Top-Down 8.9%
- #33 Transports
78% matchMixed65% of 107 reviews2018
Dev: Jens P. Behrens
Windows
Transports is a transportation business simulation game. Build your business empire by building transportation routes for trucks, trains, ships and planes to transport goods between industrial buildings and cities.
Why similar: Trains 24.8% ★, Transportation 22.5% ★, City Builder 16%, Building 10.8%, Simulation 7.2%
- #34 Railway Islands - Puzzle
75% matchVery Positive94% of 263 reviews2021
Dev: Rising Moon Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Railway Islands is a puzzle game about designing a railway map for a large archipelago. Make a safe path between the stations and let your train deliver all the resources and go to the next island.
Why similar: Trains 26.1% ★, Transportation 18.8% ★, Hex Grid 15.9% ★, Grid-Based Movement 12.4%, Stylized 5.9%
- #35 Coral Cove
74% matchVery Positive94% of 147 reviews2023
Dev: Sandro FigoPub: MediaCube Games
Windows
Coral Cove is a relaxing match 3-like underwater game in which you try to build the largest reef without running out of corals to place.
Why similar: Hex Grid 20.4% ★, City Builder 18.8%, Building 13.7%, Nature 9.8%, Strategy 8%
- #36 Mini City: Mayhem
73% matchVery Positive88% of 113 reviews2025
Dev: Rogue Duck Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Build, plan, and flourish while the time is running! Mini City: Mayhem is a chaos-filled city-builder where you build against time. Become the mayor of a tiny town, plop down tiny building blocks to build a working city to progress. Become the greatest urban planner of all time!
Why similar: City Builder 45.6%, Building 16.6%, Strategy 13.8%, Cute 9.3%, Simulation 8.4%
- #37 Freeways
75% matchVery Positive90% of 2,148 reviews2018
Dev: Captain Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
You are a traffic engineer. Draw freeway interchanges. Optimize for efficency and avoid traffic jams!
Why similar: Simulation 52.3%, Transportation 47.7% ★
- #38 A-Train PC Classic
77% matchVery Positive81% of 147 reviews2016
Dev: ARTDINKPub: STUDIOARTDINK
Windows
As president of a train company, lead city growth to make your transport business prosper. The retro style, square grid map, and complete tutorials are easy on the newcomer, but veterans will find a challenge with advanced resource management, research, and the passage of time.
Why similar: City Builder 27.3%, Trains 21.9% ★, Transportation 19.7% ★, Building 13.6%, Simulation 7.5%
- #39 Townscaper
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 21,498 reviews2021
Dev: Oskar StålbergPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Instant town building toy. Place housing blocks and watch them transform, piece by piece, into idyllic ocean-side towns, pastoral gardens, or sweeping cities on the sea.
Why similar: City Builder 28.2%, Building 15.8%, Nature 9.8%, Family Friendly 9.2%, Stylized 9.1%
- #40 Train Valley World
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 283 reviews2024
Dev: FlazmPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Train Valley World is an engrossing transport tycoon inspired by the genre classics. Build and manage efficient railroads across the globe, create sophisticated logistics chains, design your own levels, and become a business mogul – solo or in multiplayer!
Why similar: Trains 26.5% ★, Transportation 26% ★, City Builder 19.3%, Top-Down 6.8%, Strategy 6.2%
- #41 STATIONflow
74% matchVery Positive86% of 500 reviews2020
Dev: DMM GAMES
Windows · Mac · Linux
STATIONflow is a game about controlling the flow of thousands of passengers by building and managing an efficient underground train station.
Why similar: Trains 28.3% ★, City Builder 19.6%, Transportation 12.8% ★, Building 11.7%, Top-Down 6.6%
- #42 Transport Fever 2
72% matchVery Positive90% of 31,697 reviews2019
Dev: Urban GamesPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 15.7 hrsMean: 65.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The classic transport simulation genre has a new gold standard with Transport Fever 2. Discover a whole new world by navigating transport routes through land, water and air. May progress and prosperity find their way!
Why similar: Trains 25.8% ★, Transportation 23.7% ★, City Builder 21.5%, Simulation 8.8%, Building 7.9%
- #43 Teeny Tiny Trains
71% matchVery Positive92% of 75 reviews2024
Dev: Short Circuit Studios
Windows · Mac
A cozy, nostalgic puzzle game where you build tracks to guide adorable miniature trains through bite-sized challenges. Solve clever brain teasers and rediscover the joy of your very first toy train set.
Why similar: Trains 29.9% ★, Transportation 21.2% ★, Building 13%, Stylized 8.7%, Level Editor 7.6%
- #44 All Quiet Roads
72% matchVery Positive94% of 160 reviews2022
Dev: Scheme StreetPub: Scheme Street, LLC
Windows · Mac
Silence the city. A minimalist logistics puzzle where you untangle traffic jams. No stress. Just flow.
Why similar: City Builder 44.9%, Simulation 23.1%, Top-Down 16.1%, Strategy 15.9%
- #45 Synergy
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,039 reviews2025
Dev: Leikir StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%
An ecosystem City Builder in a unique world. Build your settlement, manage your workers and optimize your resources. Analyzing your environment, spreading new plants, and harvesting them are key to prosperity.
Why similar: City Builder 33.5%, Building 15.7%, Nature 13.3%, Stylized 12.5%, Strategy 8.7%
- #46 Tails of Trainspot
71% matchVery Positive92% of 63 reviews2023
Dev: Poly Poly GamesPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac
Relax and challenge your mind in Tails of Trainspot, a cozy logic puzzle game where you build railway networks, connect numbered stations, and explore a mysterious island filled with stories, animal residents, and mini-games.
Why similar: Trains 27.5% ★, City Builder 24.5%, Building 12.6%, Stylized 9.3%, Cute 7.5%
- #47 Hexguardian
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 692 reviews2024
Dev: Split Second GamesPub: Yogscast Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Hexguardian is a roguelite, tower defense game where you build your own maps with hexagonal tiles! Build and upgrade towers, recruit armies, learn spells, construct wonders and place hexagonal tiles to create a path to enhance your defenses. With plenty of game modes and talents to unlock!
Why similar: Hex Grid 24.3% ★, City Builder 22.6%, Stylized 11.1%, Strategy 9.7%, Cute 8.9%
- #48 Town to City
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 6,166 reviews2025
Dev: Galaxy GrovePub: Kwalee
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 44.1%, Building 17.1%, Family Friendly 8.8%, Strategy 8%, Cute 8%
- #49 Rail Route
68% matchVery Positive89% of 2,495 reviews2024
Dev: Bitrich.info
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 114.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
In Rail Route, you will design, construct, upgrade, and automate your railway network in one of the many maps based on real-life cities worldwide. Dispatch the trains to make the traffic flow and the network grow!
Why similar: Trains 29.2% ★, City Builder 23.5%, Transportation 22.2% ★, Building 12.3%, Simulation 6.6%
- #50 Snowtopia: Ski Resort Builder
71% matchMixed62% of 1,266 reviews2022
Dev: TeaForTwoPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Build your ideal ski resort. Keep skiers smiling with fresh pistes and fine facilities. Ski, build and chill in the wintry world of Snowtopia where everyone is welcome!
Why similar: City Builder 26.6%, Building 14.7%, Nature 11.8%, Moddable 9.9% ★, Family Friendly 8.8%
- #51 Busway Islands - Puzzle
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 53 reviews2023
Dev: Rising Moon Games
Windows
Busway Islands is a puzzle game about organizing roads and rails across a large archipelago. Your goal is to create a safe and efficient route between bus stations, ensuring that all passengers are picked up along the way.
Why similar: Trains 29.3% ★, Transportation 22.4% ★, Grid-Based Movement 12.6%, Cute 10.2%, Stylized 9.6%
- #52 Two Point Museum
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 11,825 reviews2025
Dev: Two Point StudiosPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 25.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Curate and manage incredible museums! Explore to discover amazing artifacts. Design and refine the layout, keep staff happy, guests entertained, donations plentiful… and children off the exhibits
Why similar: City Builder 33.7%, Building 19.2%, Simulation 12.1%, Strategy 10.5%, Family Friendly 6.8%
- #53 Parking World: Build & Manage
67% matchMixed67% of 180 reviews2025
Dev: Binary ImpactPub: Aerosoft GmbH
Windows
Build, manage, and expand your own lucrative parking enterprise in this management sim. Parking World puts the power to build your perfect parking garage at your fingertips while solving everybody else's parking problems in unique narrative scenarios or without any objectives in freeplay mode.
Why similar: City Builder 38.1%, Building 15.8%, Simulation 12.6%, Strategy 12.3%, Moddable 9.1% ★
- #54 Rolling Line
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,491 reviews2018
Dev: Gaugepunk Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 19.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Build your own model railway tracks and scenery or explore pre-made maps, including 1000s of player-made maps and mods on the Steam Workshop! Play solo and in multiplayer, both in virtual reality and on PC!
Why similar: Trains 28.6% ★, Transportation 19.3% ★, City Builder 13.4%, Building 9.3%, Moddable 9% ★
- #55 EcoGnomix
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 293 reviews2024
Dev: Irox GamesPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 60%
A quirky mix of roguelite and city builder. Build a lively little city above, by looting mystical caves with a team of gnomes below! Use multiple runs to unlock upgrades and abilities to help your gnomes venture deeper into the dangerous underground.
Why similar: City Builder 32.8%, Hex Grid 19.9% ★, Building 15.7%, Strategy 9.2%, Procedural Generation 6.1%
- #56 Transport Fever
69% matchVery Positive83% of 10,810 reviews2016
Dev: Urban GamesPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 47.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Transport Fever is a railroad-focused tycoon game. Players start in 1850 and build up a thriving transport company. As an emerging transport tycoon, the player constructs stations, airports, harbors and makes money by connecting areas requiring transport services. Build up your own Empire!
Why similar: Trains 25% ★, City Builder 22%, Transportation 20.5% ★, Building 11.4%, Strategy 5.9%
- #57 NewCity
70% matchMixed58% of 476 reviews2020
Dev: Lone Pine Games, LLC
Windows · Linux
The Regional City Builder: Let's Build Something New.
Why similar: City Builder 33.8%, Building 12.4%, Transportation 11% ★, Simulation 10.6%, Top-Down 10.2%
- #58 hexurb
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 76 reviews2021
Dev: byMixNez
Windows
hexurb is a calm, peaceful city builder where you can relax after a hard day and just have a good time!
Why similar: City Builder 38.8%, Hex Grid 27.2% ★, Strategy 9.4%, Colorful 8.6%, Simulation 6.7%
- #59 Cities: Skylines
66% matchVery Positive93% of 288,732 reviews2015
Dev: Colossal OrderPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 65.4 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 50.7%, Building 16.3%, Simulation 10.4%, Moddable 7.9% ★, Strategy 6.8%
- #60 Teeny Tiny Town
66% matchVery Positive91% of 56 reviews2024
Dev: Short Circuit Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Proving that all good things come in threes! Welcome to Teeny Tiny Town, where you connect three identical tiles to evolve your city, merge by merge. Watch your metropolis grow from scratch, from 'aww' to 'awesome!'
Why similar: City Builder 36.8%, Building 18.3%, Strategy 12.3%, Family Friendly 12.1%, Colorful 9.8%