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Games Like Dead Sector

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

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Run your own data center. Design server boards component by component, wire power and network through your floor, and dispatch contracts to your custom hardware. Scale from a single rack to a massive redundant, multi-cluster operation.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: Coming soon
Developer: Lonely Cloud
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

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    97% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2024
    Dev: Mars On Fire
    Windows · Linux

    We Need More Steam! is about strategizing and creating as much electricity as possible for a town's people always demanding more!

    Why similar: Automation 24.5%, Strategy 20.6%, Simulation 12.2%, Building 10.7%, Casual 10.3%

  2. #2 programming-factory-2
    96% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
    Dev: KUOKUO
    Windows

    Programming Factory 2 is an educational and entertaining algorithmic puzzle game! Players solve algorithmic challenges ranging from simple mathematical operations to complex operations by building a network of processing modules.

    Why similar: Programming 26.4%, Automation 15.6%, Logic 10.3%, Building 10%, Simulation 9.8%

  3. #3 Factorization
    96% match6 user reviews33% of 6 reviews2020
    Dev: Anubis Gaming
    Windows · Linux

    In Factorization, you must plan and build a factory capable of producing ever more complex resources. You focus on designing optimal production lines while carefully balancing your budget. In the meantime your workers build your designs and carry out the day-to-day tasks in your factory.

    Why similar: Automation 32.2%, Simulation 17.9%, Strategy 15.7%, Building 15.1%, Top-Down 11.3%

  4. #4 Creator-initial
    95% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: icon123
    Windows

    A real -time strategy game that can create items to operate logic.No resource collection

    Why similar: Programming 17.4%, Simulation 15.9%, Strategy 15.8%, Automation 15.6%, Casual 9.5%

  5. #5 Freshly Frosted
    94% matchVery Positive99% of 373 reviews2022
    Dev: Ty TaylorPub: The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Place conveyor belts to solve puzzles in the world's most adorable donut factory!

    Why similar: Automation 19.7%, Programming 17.4%, Simulation 11.2%, Logic 9.8%, Strategy 9.7%

  6. #6 Food Facility
    94% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: Lemo-Logic Studios
    Windows

    Food Facility is a 2D factory automation game where you design and build complex production lines to create delicious food, sell your goods, and grow your business empire!

    Why similar: Strategy 30.4%, Automation 21.5%, Simulation 21%, Casual 12.6%, Building 11.8%

  7. #7 The Sigil Engine
    93% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Soda Elephant Studio
    Windows

    A magical automation puzzle game where you program a little shikigami automaton using visual spell blocks - explore, harvest energy, and cleanse corrupted sigils in a cozy fantasy world.

    Why similar: Simulation 27%, Strategy 24.4%, Automation 19.6%, Programming 18.5%, 2D 5.5%

  8. #8 Programming Factory
    92% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2024
    Dev: KUOKUO
    Windows

    What kind of sparks will programming and factories create? Watching strings and numbers run on the conveyor belt, enjoy leisure time!!! Programming Factory is a factory puzzle game that now supports creative workshops and customizes your own puzzles!!!

    Why similar: Programming 25.5%, Automation 23.2%, Building 11.8%, Logic 11.7%, Base Building 10.9%

  9. #9 BricksPhilosophorum
    91% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: 芥语工作室
    Windows

    [点金方块]BricksPhilosophorum is an automated game that uses an assembly line to study alchemy. The game starts with collecting minerals, purchasing land, unlocking technology, and building automated production lines.

    Why similar: Automation 25.1%, Programming 16.5%, Simulation 16%, Strategy 14.5%, Building 12.4%

  10. #10 Charge!
    90% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2020
    Dev: Hidden Depths Games
    Windows

    Charge is a level-based puzzle game where you control the flow of charge around a circuit board. Arrange pre-built components into wondrous machines that take advantage of available resources and design your own modules from scratch.

    Why similar: Programming 28.8%, Automation 22.4%, Simulation 10.5%, Strategy 10.4%, Logic 10%

  11. #11 Kernel Quest
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Jonathan Dupré
    Windows

    A programming puzzle game about helping a wizard reach his goal. Learn to use the rules to your advantage. Build contraptions. Optimize your solution.

    Why similar: Programming 32.4%, Automation 25.3%, Simulation 12.9%, Building 12.1%, Casual 6.3%

  12. #12 Let Them Fall
    89% matchMixed50% of 20 reviews2023
    Dev: Marcin Kubala
    Windows

    Let Them Fall is a dynamic puzzle-strategy game. Transport objects using conveyor belts to the target zone. With each level, the game gets tougher with diverse shapes, colors, and limited space on procedurally generated maps. Will you take up the challenge?

    Why similar: Automation 24.7%, Simulation 23.4%, Strategy 20.3%, Building 12.2%, Casual 9.8%

  13. #13 Fractal Foundry
    88% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Tiny Root Studio
    Windows

    Automate fractal megastructures from simple cubes. Design nested factories that scale into recursive systems. Use conditions and loops to solve progressively challenging goals. No pressure, no costs, just pure creativity and automation.

    Why similar: Automation 21.5%, Programming 18%, Building 10.6%, Strategy 10.5%, Simulation 10%

  14. #14 武林桃源乡 The Arcadia Of Wulin
    87% matchMixed57% of 21 reviews2020
    Dev: 仓鼠个人工作室Hamster Studio
    Windows

    《武林桃源乡》是一款轻松休闲的建造经营主题的个人独立游戏。在游戏中您将从一无所有开始打造一座美丽繁华的世外桃源。精心规划每一座建筑,使建筑产生天地灵犀,让生活在这里的居民领悟绝世武功。这里有世外的高人,这里有归隐的侠客,正所谓良辰美景真乃人间仙境,赏心乐事恍如化外洞天。

    Why similar: Strategy 32.1%, Simulation 31.3%, Casual 19.3%, Building 12.9%, Indie 4.3%

  15. #15 Potion Pipeline
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Milkbag Games
    Windows

    Build huge factories to harvest magical resources and produce potions. Design complex production lines from simple parts to transform ingredients using a deep alchemy system. Ramp up production to fulfill Guild orders, unlock new machines, and create more powerful potions!

    Why similar: Automation 25.5%, Strategy 22.4%, Simulation 15.8%, Building 14.7%, Base Building 10.6%

  16. #16 Great Permutator
    86% matchVery Positive87% of 149 reviews2014
    Dev: Ripatti Software
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Great Permutator is a puzzle. Hard and tricky. One in which you will have to build a complex system of conveyors and various devices so that the colored boxes can travel across the factory and arrive at right places and in right order. If you are into clever engineering puzzles, this game is for you.

    Why similar: Programming 28%, Automation 23.2%, Simulation 12.3%, Building 12%, Logic 8.8%

  17. #17 Selfless Heroes
    85% matchPositive80% of 46 reviews2020
    Dev: Félicien Brochu
    Windows · Linux

    Solve puzzles by designing an AI for a team of selfless heroes. Test your algorithm, optimize it, and emerge victorious from the dungeon!

    Why similar: Programming 29.3%, Simulation 27.3%, Strategy 26.2%, Logic 9.8%, Indie 3.8%

  18. #18 Bridge2Code
    84% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2021
    Dev: Damon Wang
    Windows · Mac

    Bridge2Code is a bridge-building game where you can code a bridge using a simple programming language. Your goal is to create a bridge that can support a car going from the start to the end.

    Why similar: Programming 27.7%, Simulation 27.5%, Strategy 24.7%, Building 13.7%, 2D 5.7%

  19. #19 Robot Programmer
    84% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2022
    Dev: ZeroPub: Zero Cores
    Windows · Mac

    Uncover your hidden programming talent! Code your own robots with simple instructions to explore 40+ logical based puzzles.

    Why similar: Programming 32.4%, Automation 24.2%, Simulation 15.8%, Logic 11.4%, Strategy 10%

  20. #20 Genterra
    82% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: The Bunker Studios
    Windows

    Humanity needs out. Genterra Corporation requires an Architect. From a remote terminal on Earth, deploy automated factories across four planets, each with its own resources, to build the rescue rocket. ARIA will guide you. Productivity is mandatory.

    Why similar: Simulation 26.5%, Automation 26.3%, Strategy 24%, Building 13.3%, 2D 6%

  21. #21 Assembly Line 2 Mobile Version
    83% matchPositive84% of 31 reviews2023
    Dev: Olympus
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Build and optimize your assembly line to make the most money possible!

    Why similar: Automation 27.3%, Strategy 25.7%, Simulation 20.4%, Building 9.4%, Top-Down 9.1%

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    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Soysauceeggrice Studio
    Windows · Mac

    A ray-shrunk mole dentist explores inside mouths to fix dental problems, upgrade tools, and grow the clinic in this single-player dental simulation game, with a full release planned for the second half of 2026.

    Why similar: Simulation 34.6%, Strategy 32.6%, Casual 22.9%, 2D 7.3%, Indie 1.7%

  23. #23 Gericonia 2
    81% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2020
    Dev: Simon Eriksson
    Windows

    You are the leader of a new Settlement. Sent from the Capital, your goal is to tame the lands and uncover secrets. In this strategy game, you will build a city and manage different resources. Expand your town, battle outsiders, master the unknown and launch expeditions.

    Why similar: Simulation 32.8%, Strategy 32.6%, Casual 20%, Building 6.6%, Indie 4.4%

  24. #24 Next Stop 3
    79% matchPositive95% of 21 reviews2019
    Dev: Ladia Group
    Windows · Mac

    Margaret needs your help once again! You must repair the railway over 50 levels, build a sorting center and win in a billion-dollar escapade!

    Why similar: Simulation 37.7%, Strategy 37.5%, Casual 24.8%

  25. #25 Building Killer
    80% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
    Dev: AnGame
    Windows

    is a demolition simulation game. Dismantle, Dismantle, Dismantle. Dismantle the abandoned architecture with explosive and be a removing expert.

    Why similar: Simulation 38.9%, Strategy 36.8%, Casual 24.3%

  26. #26 I'm Hungry
    78% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2019
    Dev: Light Era StudioPub: Skywalker HK
    Windows

    Play the role of a fast-food restaurant employee in I'm Hungry VR game. You can definitely learn how to make fries, hamburgers and milk shake in the VR world and possibly the real world, as well! The game takes advantage of the VR technique, and it perfectly shows a realistic vision of a fast-food kitchen to the gamers.

    Why similar: Simulation 39.5%, Strategy 35.4%, Casual 25.1%

  27. #27 Bunker Constructor
    78% matchMixed59% of 32 reviews2016
    Dev: Tindalos Interactive
    Windows

    In Bunker Constructor you build strong bunkers that protect against enemy attacks. You must build resilient bunkers through 45 levels and in 5 environments including desert, forest, beach, mountains and city ruins, because the next attack wave is already underway!

    Why similar: Simulation 37.8%, Strategy 37.6%, Casual 24.6%

  28. #28 Hotel Dracula
    77% matchMixed53% of 68 reviews2018
    Dev: Baked GamesPub: Manager Games S.A.
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 38%

    Make yourself comfortable and ... wait a minute, did I say make yourself comfortable? There is no time for lazing around! Uniform in hand and to work! Hotel guests will not handle themselves and they don’t belong to patient...

    Why similar: Simulation 38%, Strategy 37.8%, Casual 24.2%

  29. #29 Farm Mania 2
    76% matchVery Positive93% of 131 reviews2018
    Dev: Qumaron
    Windows

    Great news: Anna is back again! This time she is even more enthusiastic, active and full of great ideas! Do you want to take up farming? Then dont miss your chance! Fruits and vegetables, animals and birds, bakeries and textile factories — its all waiting for you in the brand new game Farm Mania 2 !

    Why similar: Simulation 40.1%, Strategy 36.9%, Casual 23.1%

  30. #30 Tower Tank: TD Reversal
    77% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
    Dev: abstract_laserPub: self (abstract_laser)
    Windows

    An arcade-style reverse tower defense game.

    Why similar: Simulation 38.1%, Strategy 37.9%, Casual 23.9%

  31. #31 Campgrounds: The Endorus Expedition Collector's Edition
    76% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2016
    Dev: Jumb-O-FunPub: BFG Entertainment
    Windows

    Help Addie lead an expedition!

    Why similar: Simulation 39.3%, Strategy 37.2%, Casual 23.5%

  32. #32 Omicroid
    75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2018
    Dev: WoolyLittleGuys
    Windows

    Conduct experiments with microscopic aliens!

    Why similar: Simulation 38.6%, Strategy 38.3%, Casual 23.1%

  33. #33 Ancient Rome 2
    75% matchMixed60% of 15 reviews2016
    Dev: Ladia Group
    Windows · Mac

    Construct entire residential districts for people and improve their well-being by building markets, schools, theaters and other places, and connect them with roads for ease of access.

    Why similar: Simulation 38.6%, Strategy 38.3%, Casual 23.1%

  34. #34 Fancy Trangram VR
    74% matchMostly Positive79% of 14 reviews2016
    Dev: 哈视奇科技
    Windows

    Tangram is a Chinese intellectual game with a long history.It consists of seven board , Player can use them to constitute a variety of characters, images, animals, bridges, housing, towers, etc.In Fancy Tangram we have prepared more then 40 levels,most of them are numbers and letters.

    Why similar: Simulation 38.6%, Strategy 38.3%, Casual 23.1%

  35. #35 New Yankee in Santa's Service
    74% matchMostly Positive76% of 37 reviews2016
    Dev: RionixPub: ESDigital Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 99%

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    Why similar: Simulation 38.6%, Strategy 38.3%, Casual 23.1%

  36. #36 Boardwalk Carnival Game
    73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2019
    Dev: VTree LLC
    Windows

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  37. #37 New Yankee in King Arthur's Court 2
    73% matchMixed50% of 20 reviews2016
    Dev: RionixPub: ESDigital Games
    Windows

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  38. #38 ABI-DOS
    68% matchVery Positive93% of 416 reviews2024
    Dev: ABI.DOS.SOFTWARE
    Windows

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    73% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2017
    Dev: WhitefishgamesPub: SW-Winsoft
    Windows

    The game of kings for the PC - play against different computer opponents in various difficulty levels, watch and analyze famous chess games or play a game of chess over the Internet.

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  40. #40 Block Shop
    67% matchVery Positive99% of 69 reviews2025
    Dev: Foolbox Studio
    Windows

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  41. #41 Next Stop 2
    72% matchPositive86% of 42 reviews2016
    Dev: Ladia Group
    Windows · Mac

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    Why similar: Simulation 39.6%, Strategy 37.7%, Casual 22.7%

  42. #42 Rescue Team 2
    71% matchVery Positive93% of 55 reviews2015
    Dev: Alawar EntertainmentPub: ESDigital Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 99%

    Rebuild the devastated islands as you take control of the Rescue Team in this fantastic Time Management game! After a terrifying tornado leaves storms through the islands, it's up to the Rescue Team to save the day and save lives.

    Why similar: Simulation 40.1%, Strategy 37.4%, Casual 22.5%

  43. #43 If Red Then Stop
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: KerzovenPub: Metaroot
    Windows · Linux

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  44. #44 RideOp - Thrill Ride Simulator
    71% matchMixed49% of 145 reviews2018
    Dev: GuraShop
    Windows

    RideOp puts you in control of some of the biggest and most thrilling theme park rides in the world. Give all your guests the most unforgettable experience! With full control of the ride's motion, you can offer a unique journey every ride. Now it's your turn to create thrilling experiences!

    Why similar: Simulation 41.2%, Strategy 34.1%, Casual 24.6%

  45. #45 Egyptian Settlement Gold
    72% match6 user reviews17% of 6 reviews2015
    Dev: magnussoft
    Windows

    Colonize unused lands and protect the whole empire from a devastating famine! An exciting and entertaining mixture of time-management and strategy along with many teeming characters is waiting for you.

    Why similar: Simulation 38.6%, Strategy 38.3%, Casual 23.1%

  46. #46 New Yankee in King Arthur's Court
    71% matchPositive81% of 43 reviews2016
    Dev: RionixPub: ESDigital Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 99%

    New Yankee in King Arthur's Court combines nail-biting time management thrills with the ease-of-play casual gamers enjoy!

    Why similar: Strategy 39.3%, Simulation 37%, Casual 23.7%

  47. #47 Autonauts
    67% matchVery Positive90% of 4,933 reviews2019
    Dev: DenkiPub: Curve Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    In Autonauts you must build, create, and automate. Start by establishing a colony, crafting bots and teaching them via Scratch-style programming to build an ever evolving autonomous paradise of agriculture, industry and enlightenment.

    Why similar: Programming 31.2%, Automation 25.4%, Simulation 13.4%, Base Building 8.1%, Building 6.8%

  48. #48 Rescue Team 3
    70% matchMostly Positive75% of 69 reviews2015
    Dev: Alawar EntertainmentPub: ESDigital Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 99%

    Save the day as the leader of the Rescue Team, a group of life-saving pros trained to swoop in and sweep up in the wake of a natural disaster! Figure out the quickest way to complete your goals, make good use your resources and unlock every achievement.

    Why similar: Simulation 38.9%, Strategy 38.6%, Casual 22.5%

  49. #49 Marine Park Empire
    70% matchVery Positive82% of 153 reviews2015
    Dev: Enlight Software LimitedPub: Retroism
    Windows

    Get ready to jump in the water as you run the most exciting and wild marine park ever in the latest and greatest sea-life simulation!

    Why similar: Simulation 42.7%, Strategy 35.8%, Casual 21.5%

  50. #50 Word Factori
    66% matchVery Positive85% of 453 reviews2023
    Dev: Star Garden Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%

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    Why similar: Programming 26.3%, Automation 21.3%, Logic 11%, Simulation 10.3%, Building 9.5%

  51. #51 Electric Alps
    68% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Dirty Paws Studio
    Windows

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    Why similar: Automation 22%, Simulation 20%, Programming 19.7%, Logic 12.4%, Strategy 9.8%

  52. #52 Monster Castle
    69% matchMixed63% of 135 reviews2019
    Dev: Lemix game
    Windows

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    Why similar: Strategy 40.5%, Simulation 33.5%, Casual 26.1%

  53. #53 Drawn®: Dark Flight™ Collector's Edition
    69% matchMostly Positive75% of 64 reviews2016
    Dev: Big Fish StudiosPub: BFG Entertainment
    Windows

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    Why similar: Strategy 39.9%, Simulation 33.5%, Casual 26.7%

  54. #54 Finders
    69% matchMostly Positive79% of 180 reviews2015
    Dev: Alawar EntertainmentPub: ESDigital Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Carve a path through an unforgiving wilderness to rescue a hero trapped by a villain! Developed to provide gamers with a thrilling and accessible t adventure, Pathfinders will provide hours of unforgettable fun!

    Why similar: Casual 34%, Strategy 29.9%, Simulation 29.4%, Relaxing 5.4%, Indie 1.3%

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    68% matchMixed55% of 1,051 reviews2018
    Dev: 橘子班Pub: PeriScope Game
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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    Why similar: Simulation 45.5%, Strategy 31.8%, Casual 22.8%

  56. #56 Mito
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Ink Deer Games
    Windows

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    Why similar: Automation 30.6%, Strategy 20.5%, Simulation 17.9%, Building 13%, Base Building 7.4%

  57. #57 Mobile Empire
    67% matchMixed54% of 1,512 reviews2018
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    This may be the world's first stand-alone simulation game that can “develop a mobile phone"! There are more than 60 models for you to develop! Develop your own mobile phone now!Support sharing with IOS version of the game archive!

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