- #1 Merchant of the Skies
97% matchVery Positive86% of 2,255 reviews2020
Dev: Coldwild Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Become the captain of a flying ship! Sell items, gather resources and build your own trade company in the clouds!
Why similar: Trading 62.8% ★, Simulation 7.4%, Casual 6.8%, Exploration 6.2%, 2D 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the exploration and trading loop as you pilot an airship to build a vast trade network across floating islands.
- #2 Patrician IV
96% matchMixed56% of 751 reviews2010
Dev: Gaming Minds StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 42%
You are a merchant in northern Europe in the late Middle Ages when the Hanseatic League was flourishing. Your goal is to rise to the most successful and influential member of the Hanse, ultimately being elected Elderman, leader of the trading league.
Why similar: Trading 74.2% ★, Historical 13.9%, Simulation 9.7%, Management 1.9%, Singleplayer 0.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic historical trading simulator that focuses on managing supply chains and trade routes across the Hanseatic League.
- #3 Port Royale 4
96% matchMixed58% of 2,044 reviews2020
Dev: Gaming MindsPub: Kalypso Media
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Set sail and join the colonial powers of Spain, England, France and the Netherlands in their fight for supremacy of the Caribbean in the 17th century.
Why similar: Trading 50.9% ★, Simulation 13.1%, Historical 12.5%, RTS 10.3%, Open World 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers deep naval trading mechanics and historical economic management in the Caribbean, mirroring the strategic depth of East Trade Tycoon.
- #4 Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,432 reviews2010
Dev: EasyGameStationPub: Carpe Fulgur LLC
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Recettear is the story of an item shop, the girl who lives in it, and the fairy who turned her life upside down. Recette Lemongrass finds herself in charge of an item shop built into her house, in order to pay back a loan her father took and then skipped out on - and Tear, her newfound fairy "companion", won't take no for an answer!
Why similar: Simulation 52.4%, Cute 22.1%, Management 16.6%, 2D 6%, Singleplayer 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: It combines shop management with the need to source goods, providing a charming yet challenging take on the merchant genre.
- #5 Moonlighter
94% matchVery Positive82% of 21,581 reviews2018
Dev: Digital SunPub: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements that demonstrates two sides of the coin – revealing everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that secretly dreams of becoming a hero.
Why similar: Simulation 38.4%, 2D 20.6%, Exploration 20.6%, Management 18.6%, Singleplayer 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: You balance the life of an adventurer gathering goods with the management of a shop, focusing on market demand and pricing strategies.
- #6 Offworld Trading Company
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 5,669 reviews2016
Dev: Mohawk GamesPub: Stardock Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 34.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Mars has been colonized, and Earth's corporate titans fight to dominate this new market. Competition is fierce in this fast-paced economic RTS from Civilization IV Lead Designer, Soren Johnson.
Why similar: Simulation 56.3%, Exploration 24.1%, Management 17.4%, Singleplayer 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: An economic-focused real-time strategy game where market manipulation and resource trading are the primary ways to defeat your competitors.
- #7 Kardboard Kings: Card Shop Simulator
93% matchMostly Positive72% of 472 reviews2022
Dev: Henry's HousePub: Akupara Games
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Open your own Card shop by the seaside! Buy, trade and sell Cards, OR keep them for your own collection! Earn reputation with customers, beat your shop goals, unlock new decorations, and host exciting events to bring everyone to the best Card shop in town!
Why similar: Trading 38.4% ★, Inventory Management 19.6%, Cartoon 14%, Simulation 7.7%, Immersive Sim 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features a strong focus on market fluctuations and inventory management within a niche retail environment.
- #8 The Guild 3
92% matchMixed61% of 7,840 reviews2022
Dev: Purple LampPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
The Guild 3 is a fascinating trade and life simulation that takes place during the late Middle Ages. Step into the shoes of a citizen, acquire businesses and mansions, produce goods and trade them, start intrigues in politics and society, love, hate, bribe, fight and live through good and bad times!
Why similar: Life Sim 30.8%, Trading 22.1% ★, Simulation 17.5%, Open World 13.8%, Historical 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game allows you to build a family dynasty through business management and political influence in a historical setting.
- #9 Gazillionaire
91% matchVery Positive95% of 334 reviews2020
Dev: LavaMind
Windows · Mac
Become a Gazillionaire by starting a tiny trading company and building a business empire!
Why similar: Simulation 51.9%, Casual 29.8%, Education 18.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic economic strategy game that emphasizes the core 'buy low, sell high' gameplay loop found in East Trade Tycoon.
- #10 Merchant of the Six Kingdoms
89% matchVery Positive92% of 198 reviews2023
Dev: Cory LongPub: GooseGames
Windows
Become a medieval merchant and master the arts of bartering, haggling, and investing, Explore 20 markets, barter with 200 characters, and trade in over 1,800 items in a dynamic bartering and haggling system that will challenge and reward.
Why similar: Trading 51.1% ★, Inventory Management 21.5%, Cartoon 12.8%, Exploration 4.2%, 2D 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a turn-based approach to trading and management that mirrors the progression style of the seed game.
- #11 Rise of Venice
91% matchMixed61% of 515 reviews2013
Dev: Gaming Minds StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.2 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: Trading 54% ★, Historical 24.5%, Simulation 18%, Management 3.3%, Singleplayer 0.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the complexities of Mediterranean trade, requiring players to navigate political intrigue and economic competition.
- #12 Car Trader Simulator
89% matchMostly Positive72% of 517 reviews2020
Dev: Live Motion Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Do you know how to profit from trading cars while maintaining a good reputation? Car Trader Simulator lets you play the role of an American car dealer. Your goal is to get rich. How you do it depends entirely on you.
Why similar: Trading 51.2% ★, Simulation 13.3%, Inventory Management 11.1%, Open World 6.2%, 2D 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Centers on the specific niche of buying, repairing, and selling vehicles, mirroring the inventory management focus of the seed game.
- #13 Cryptofall: Investor simulator
88% matchVery Positive85% of 54 reviews2020
Dev: Black Deck CrewPub: Gamera Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Cryptofall is an investment simulator. Start as a trader during a cryptocurrency boom and explore all the possible ways to invest your wealth. Trade and even mine trending cryptocurrencies, growing your mining pool.
Why similar: Trading 44.4% ★, Simulation 15.3%, Education 13.6%, Life Sim 10.3%, Casual 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Highlights the high-risk, high-reward nature of investing and market timing.
- #14 Big Ambitions
84% 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: Inventory Management 25.1%, Life Sim 24.7%, Simulation 18.5%, Open World 11.7%, Management 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A comprehensive business simulator that lets you start from nothing and manage multiple types of retail stores in a living city.
- #15 Anno 1800
84% matchVery Positive81% of 30,897 reviews2019
Dev: Ubisoft MainzPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 39.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Anno 1800™ – Lead the Industrial Revolution! Welcome to the dawn of the Industrial Age. The path you choose will define your world. Are you an innovator or an exploiter? A conqueror or a liberator? How the world remembers your name is up to you.
Why similar: Simulation 34.9%, RTS 30.2%, Historical 25.2%, Exploration 5.2%, Management 4%
Why You'll Like It: While grander in scale, its core focus on complex production chains and maritime trade routes will appeal to any fan of tycoon games.
- #16 Market Tycoon
86% matchMixed55% of 405 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: Simulation 55.9%, Casual 26.5%, Management 16.7%, Singleplayer 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the logistics of running a supermarket, including pricing, stock management, and expansion strategies.
- #17 Shopping Empire Tycoon
85% matchVery Positive96% of 72 reviews2021
Dev: Musa GUNGOR
Windows
This Game is Basically a Market Management Simulator. Make Your Store Get The Best Profit With Various Upgrades and Unlocks. Including Basic Clicking stuff, Managing Your Own Market , Upgrading and A game with the theme of reaching to going to next level.
Why similar: Inventory Management 37.9%, Simulation 20.7%, Immersive Sim 14.7%, Casual 10.9%, 2D 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A management-heavy title that tasks you with building and optimizing a massive retail complex.
- #18 Blockchain Tycoon
86% 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: Trading 46.6% ★, Inventory Management 23.8%, Simulation 10.8%, Education 10.3%, Management 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the volatile nature of markets and the need for constant reinvestment to stay ahead of the competition.
- #19 Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator
82% matchVery Positive93% of 42,947 reviews2022
Dev: niceplay gamesPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Potion Craft is an alchemist simulator where you physically interact with your tools and ingredients to brew potions. You're in full control of the whole shop: invent new recipes, attract customers and experiment to your heart's content. Just remember: the whole town is counting on you.
Why similar: Trading 36.3% ★, Historical 18.5%, Life Sim 13.9%, Simulation 12.4%, 2D 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique inventory and haggling system that makes the act of selling goods feel rewarding and tactical.
- #20 E-Startup 2 : Business Tycoon
82% matchMostly Positive70% of 91 reviews2024
Dev: Polytale Games
Windows
Manage your product company ! Design concept and sell product on the market ! Dodge bankruptcy and rise to the top by making the best concept, the best pricing strategy and applying the best management ! Beat all those damn competitors !
Why similar: Trading 41.5% ★, Inventory Management 16%, Life Sim 14.8%, Immersive Sim 10.7%, Simulation 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A modern business simulator that emphasizes the growth and scaling of a company from a small office to a global entity.
- #21 Legend of Merchant
83% matchVery Positive83% of 659 reviews2016
Dev: 疯王子Pub: CrazyPrince
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Legend of Merchant is a mini-game about trading goods. You will play an ancient eastern merchant, make descisions and make money in limited time. Game has some randomness and you can always start all over again and try to achieve a higher score.
Why similar: Simulation 55.2%, Casual 44.8%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward trading simulator that emphasizes the simple joy of moving goods to turn a profit.
- #22 Transport Fever 2
81% matchVery Positive91% of 31,208 reviews2019
Dev: Urban GamesPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 15.7 hrsMean: 65.7 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: Simulation 52.6%, Open World 24%, Management 15.6%, Casual 6.7%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the logistics and infrastructure required to move goods efficiently across a growing map.
- #23 Turmoil
81% matchVery Positive93% of 15,720 reviews2016
Dev: Gamious
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Drill for oil like it's 1899! Turmoil offers players a visually charming, tongue-in-cheek take on the simulation genre inspired by the 19th century oil rush in North America.
Why similar: Historical 39.6%, Simulation 23.8%, 2D 14.4%, Management 12.2%, Relaxing 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A resource-management game that focuses on the fast-paced nature of bidding and selling commodities for maximum profit.
- #24 King of Retail
80% matchVery Positive88% of 3,551 reviews2022
Dev: Freaking GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The store is your kingdom! Expand your humble boutique into a thriving business: hire the right staff, decorate your displays, and lure in customers. Even your wildest ideas can turn a profit. Why not start a business that sells only white T-shirts and ketchup? PCs and beans? Your rule, your rules!
Why similar: Trading 56.2% ★, Simulation 13.8%, Immersive Sim 11.9%, Casual 8.8%, Management 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a detailed look at the day-to-day operations of managing a store, from layout to customer satisfaction.
- #25 Victoria 3
79% matchMostly Positive71% of 58,205 reviews2022
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 15.1 hrsMean: 114.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century. Balance the competing interests in your society and earn your place in the sun in Victoria 3, one of the most anticipated games in Paradox’s history.
Why similar: Historical 69.9%, Simulation 21.2%, Management 8.1%, Singleplayer 0.8%
Why You'll Like It: A deep grand strategy game that allows you to control the entire economy of a nation, perfect for those who love complex trade systems.
- #26 Travellers Rest
79% matchVery Positive88% of 16,540 reviews2020
Dev: Isolated Games
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Craft, farm, build and cook! In Travellers Rest you will have to use all the available tools to become the best tavern keeper in the realm. Create unique dishes and drinks to please your customers as you discover the world and its colorful characters.
Why similar: Life Sim 42.4%, Inventory Management 25.1%, Immersive Sim 13.1%, Simulation 10.1%, Management 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines tavern management with resource gathering and trading, offering a cozy take on the tycoon genre.
- #27 Shop Titans
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 17,716 reviews2020
Dev: Kabam Games, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 179.4 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Shop Titans is the ultimate RPG shopkeeper simulation. Craft powerful equipment, stock your shop and sell to aspiring heroes… at a markup! Hire heroes and explore dungeons to gather valuable materials to craft with. There’s never a dull moment in the world of Shop Titans!
Why similar: Trading 70.6% ★, Simulation 15.3%, Casual 8.3%, Management 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the crafting and retail side of the merchant experience with a strong progression system.
- #28 九州：商旅（Nine Provinces: Caravan）
78% matchVery Positive91% of 1,144 reviews2021
Dev: BigLight.Games
Windows
On the ancient nine province continent, you may become a businessman, get to know others, expand caravans, and free trade and exploration.
Why similar: Trading 46% ★, Historical 17.8%, Open World 14.5%, Simulation 6.9%, Exploration 4.4%
- #29 Console Shop Simulator
76% matchVery Positive93% of 468 reviews2025
Dev: Lance Games
Windows
Become the owner of a game store! Organize shelves, repair CDs, negotiate profits, promote your store via live stream, and increase customer satisfaction.
Why similar: Trading 27% ★, Inventory Management 19.8%, Education 14.8%, Life Sim 11.5%, Simulation 10.4%
- #30 Toy Shop Simulator
76% matchVery Positive81% of 192 reviews2025
Dev: PaperPixel Games
Windows
Run your own toy store! Arrange shelves, set prices, process payments, and manage staff. Expand and design your shop, handle online orders, deliver with a scooter, trade rare toys, and ensure security. Create a magical shopping experience in Toy Shop Simulator!
Why similar: Trading 42.2% ★, Inventory Management 16.1%, Life Sim 13%, Simulation 12.1%, Immersive Sim 9%
- #31 Megastore Simulator
74% matchVery Positive93% of 685 reviews2026
Dev: Yolo Games Studio
Windows · Linux
Megastore Simulator is a first-person management & tycoon game. Start small and grow into a massive two-floor megastore with forklifts, pallet jacks, and staff. Unlock and run Bakery, Clothing, Electronics, Sports, Music, Toy & Grocery departments.
Why similar: Trading 37.2% ★, Life Sim 18.1%, Simulation 13.1%, Inventory Management 13%, Immersive Sim 9.8%
- #32 Yard Sale Simulator
77% matchVery Positive97% of 66 reviews2023
Dev: Queenfish Games
Windows
An open world yard sale simulator. Buy, repair and sell your way to the top. Shop yard sales, hold your own yard sale, buy a market stand, upgrade your stand or open a shop in town to sell all your newly acquired valuables.
Why similar: Trading 40.4% ★, Open World 14.7%, Life Sim 12.9%, Simulation 10.5%, Immersive Sim 7%
- #33 Car Dealer Simulator
74% matchVery Positive89% of 8,319 reviews2025
Dev: Garage Monkeys
Windows
Median: 13.1 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Uncover a goldmine in the used car market! Sniff out deals, buy low, modify, and sell high. Your journey from amateur grease monkey to car dealer magnate awaits. How fast will you rise in this lucrative venture?
Why similar: Trading 37.2% ★, Inventory Management 16.1%, Life Sim 12.3%, Open World 11.2%, Simulation 8.9%
- #34 E-Commerce Simulator 2025
77% matchMostly Negative37% of 75 reviews2025
Dev: Voxel Bytes
Windows
Build your own digital retail empire and serve customers from around the globe! E-commerce Simulator 2025 offers you a comprehensive virtual trading experience where you can showcase and sell various products.
Why similar: Trading 25.5% ★, Life Sim 23.6%, Simulation 22.5%, Casual 13.7%, Open World 12.1%
- #35 Bank Simulator
75% matchMostly Positive74% of 340 reviews2025
Dev: Strong Bow Games
Windows
Build and manage your financial empire from a small bank to a global powerhouse. Approve loans, trade bonds, hire staff, and master the market in Bank Simulator a business management sim and banking tycoon where every economic decision impacts your bottom line
Why similar: Trading 43.1% ★, Education 17%, Life Sim 16.8%, Simulation 10.9%, Casual 5.3%
- #36 Figure Shop Simulator
73% matchVery Positive89% of 274 reviews2025
Dev: Gnome Games
Windows
Run your own figure shop! Produce figures with 3D printers, stock your shelves, set prices, and offer the best shopping experience to your customers. Manage your storage, expand and design your store. Try to complete collection sets, follow market trends, and grow your business!
Why similar: Trading 45.4% ★, Life Sim 13%, Inventory Management 10.9%, Simulation 9.7%, Immersive Sim 9.3%
- #37 Mall Simulator
71% matchVery Positive91% of 2,672 reviews2025
Dev: F13 Games
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Turn your building from a small shopping center into a huge city mall! To avoid going bankrupt, you’ll need to build new stores and restaurants, set smart prices, and keep up with trends. 15+ stores, dozens of machines & services, and hundreds of brands waiting for you!
Why similar: Trading 37.5% ★, Inventory Management 18.6%, Life Sim 13.7%, Simulation 11.1%, Immersive Sim 8.2%
- #38 Shop Legends
75% matchMixed44% of 198 reviews2024
Dev: Cloudcade
Windows
Immerse yourself in an Idle Simulation Tycoon RPG like no other, where you are tasked with managing a thriving item shop, crafting legendary gear for customers, commanding mighty heroes to loot rare artifacts & blueprints all while challenging top-ranked shopkeepers in an epic business adventure!
Why similar: Trading 44.5% ★, Inventory Management 18.2%, Simulation 10.3%, Immersive Sim 9.1%, 2D 5%
- #39 Electronics Store Simulator
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 66 reviews2025
Dev: Digital MelodyPub: Games Incubator
Windows
Open your own electronics store and grow it from a small shop into a modern technology hub. Manage deliveries, prices, and store equipment, take care of customers, expand the product range, and become a master in the world of electronics retail!
Why similar: Education 26.8%, Simulation 23.3%, Life Sim 13.4%, Immersive Sim 12.7%, Casual 10.2%
- #40 Salvage Shop Simulator
73% matchMixed49% of 75 reviews2026
Dev: GameFormatic S.A.
Windows
Enter the world of shopkeepers trading in reclaimed goods! Bid for the best items at auction, prepare and clean the bought items, and then sell them in your shop. Test your skills and watch your business grow!
Why similar: Trading 24.4% ★, Simulation 22.6%, Life Sim 22.3%, Casual 13.4%, Immersive Sim 11%
- #41 Island Market Simulator: Prologue
71% matchVery Positive87% of 94 reviews2025
Dev: Zentium Studio
Windows
Island Market Simulator – In this strategy and economy simulation game set in an island town, build your trade empire by starting with a small market. Produce your goods through farming, livestock, and supply chain management, and expand your business with seasonal dynamics and festivals!
Why similar: Trading 45.1% ★, Inventory Management 22%, Life Sim 15.2%, Immersive Sim 8.7%, Casual 5.2%
- #42 Metro Mini Market Simulator
72% matchMostly Positive74% of 53 reviews2025
Dev: Altai EntertainmentPub: Blackburne Games Studio FZ LLC
Windows
Manage and grow your mini market in the metro station in Metro Mini Market Simulator! Expand your product variety and multiply your revenues with strategic decisions. Become a successful entrepreneur in this fun simulation world!
Why similar: Trading 44.9% ★, Inventory Management 21.8%, Simulation 11.6%, Life Sim 7.7%, Immersive Sim 6.3%
- #43 ShoppingMall: Manager Simulator
72% matchMixed45% of 109 reviews2025
Dev: GeekonPub: Midnight Games
Windows
Build your dream shopping empire from the ground up! Design, decorate, and attract top tenants. Keep customers thrilled, maximize profits, and dominate the industry. Can you become the ultimate shopping center tycoon? Start now and watch your empire thrive!
Why similar: Trading 52.3% ★, Life Sim 15.8%, Simulation 12.9%, Inventory Management 8%, Exploration 4.7%
- #44 Grocery Store Tycoon
70% matchVery Positive88% of 103 reviews2025
Dev: Spyder Lab Gaming
Windows
Build and manage your own grocery store in first person. Run the register, stock inventory, hire employees, and expand your business from a small market into a thriving retail operation.
Why similar: Life Sim 24%, Inventory Management 21.9%, Simulation 20.4%, Immersive Sim 17.6%, Management 6.7%
- #45 Tiny Bookshop
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,591 reviews2025
Dev: neoludic gamesPub: Skystone Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Leave everything behind and open a tiny bookshop by the sea in this cozy narrative management game. Stock your tiny bookshop with different books and items, set up shop in scenic locations, and run your cozy second-hand bookshop while getting to know the locals.
Why similar: Trading 40.6% ★, Inventory Management 19.9%, Life Sim 15.3%, Simulation 9.1%, Casual 5.2%
- #46 Laundromat Simulator
71% matchMixed55% of 110 reviews2024
Dev: Mammalian Machine
Windows
Furnish, Manage, and Maintain multiple stores in Laundromat Simulator! Collect and Count your hard-earned pennies and improve your stores to keep customers happy and maximize your profits. Expand your business, improve customer experience, and make your laundromat the best in town!
Why similar: Life Sim 22.5%, Simulation 21.9%, Trading 17.7% ★, Inventory Management 17.1%, Immersive Sim 11.7%
- #47 Pawn Simulator
70% matchMixed57% of 83 reviews2024
Dev: Editmode
Windows
A simulation game where we run a pawn shop. Take the first steps to open a thrift shop in Detroit and discover the experience of running a real thrift shop. Find, restore, and sell amazing items and build your own shop kingdom!
Why similar: Trading 25.1% ★, Simulation 23.4%, Life Sim 22.4%, Immersive Sim 12.1%, Casual 11.8%
- #48 Potion Tycoon
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 712 reviews2024
Dev: Snowhound GamesPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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: Trading 40.7% ★, Inventory Management 22.5%, Simulation 19.8%, 2D 8.1%, Management 8.1%
- #49 Wild West Supermarket Simulator
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 149 reviews2025
Dev: SunDustPub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Run a General Store in the Wild West. Customize and expand your shop. Make sure that your customers’ constantly changing needs are satisfied. Work every job yourself or let your employees stack the shelves and work the till. Find out what it feels like to own a Wild West Supermarket.
Why similar: Trading 37.4% ★, Historical 13.4%, Life Sim 12.1%, Inventory Management 11%, Simulation 11%
- #50 Returns Outlet Simulator
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 613 reviews2025
Dev: Twisted Twice Games
Windows
Returns Outlet Simulator is a relaxed first-person simulation where every aspect of operating your own shop springs to life.
Why similar: Trading 34.5% ★, Education 15.9%, Inventory Management 14.4%, Life Sim 11.5%, Immersive Sim 7.9%
- #51 MALL MANAGER SIMULATOR
69% matchMixed51% of 146 reviews2025
Dev: Krisztian BlahaPub: KINETIC MOBILE GAMES
Windows
Take full control as you turn a quiet, empty shopping center into a thriving hub of life and profit. Stock shelves, set your own prices, handle payments, hire and train staff, and manage everything down to the finest detail. Every decision counts — and every success is truly yours.
Why similar: Trading 36.8% ★, Inventory Management 21.9%, Life Sim 15.4%, Simulation 9.8%, Immersive Sim 6.8%
- #52 Figure Shop Simulator: Prologue
67% matchVery Positive91% of 86 reviews2025
Dev: Gnome Games
Windows
In this free version of the game, manage your own figure shop! Produce figures with 3D printers, stock your shelves, set prices, and offer the best shopping experience to your customers. Manage your warehouse, complete collections, follow trends, and grow your business!
Why similar: Trading 47.3% ★, Simulation 14.5%, Life Sim 11.8%, Casual 10.6%, Immersive Sim 10.6%
- #53 Supermarket Simulator
63% matchVery Positive92% of 80,575 reviews2025
Dev: Nokta Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 11.1 hrsMean: 33.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Run your own supermarket! Stock shelves, set your prices, take payments, hire staff, expand your store, handle shoplifters, and design your layout. Purchase goods from online or local markets around town, and personally deliver online orders to your customers.
Why similar: Trading 37.9% ★, Simulation 22.5%, Inventory Management 12.1%, Life Sim 11.8%, Immersive Sim 6.9%
- #54 Mall Simulator: Prologue
65% matchVery Positive89% of 567 reviews2025
Dev: F13 Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Turn your building from a small shopping center into a huge city mall! Start working with Prologue now. To avoid going bankrupt, you'll need to build new stores, set good prices and keep up with trends. A limited number of stores & services for Prologue are waiting for you.
Why similar: Trading 39.2% ★, Inventory Management 17.6%, Life Sim 13.5%, Simulation 11.2%, Immersive Sim 8%
- #55 Master Forge
67% matchVery Positive90% of 68 reviews2023
Dev: IT Student
Windows
Having inherited an old forge, it is now up to you to run the shop. Gain riches and fame, upgrade your forge and gain access to new resources to expand your product selection. One day, word of your skill may reach the ears of more than just commoners.
Why similar: Trading 27.9% ★, Historical 21.3%, Inventory Management 18.9%, Life Sim 13%, Simulation 8.9%
- #56 E-Trading Simulator: Prologue
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 78 reviews2024
Dev: JoyJutsu Games
Windows
In this free version of our game, turn your e-commerce business, which you started in a small office, into a huge online e-trading network. Order new products, set product prices, carefully box incoming orders, prepare the boxes and deliver them to the cargo vehicle.
Why similar: Life Sim 20.6%, Education 20.3%, Simulation 20.2%, Inventory Management 19.3%, Immersive Sim 13.1%
- #57 Inn Tycoon
65% matchMostly Positive78% of 779 reviews2025
Dev: Evil Goose GamesPub: GameDev.ist
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 27.7 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: Simulation 47.8%, Management 18.8%, Casual 18.5%, Relaxing 13.2%, Singleplayer 1.7%
