- #1 VAL-YOU: Future Europe
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PandaBee Studios
Windows
Build a healthy democracy and shape the future of Europe in this Free Card Game. Play Cards as actions to balance the demands of Politics, Economy, Science, and Society in different political scenarios.
Why similar: Political Sim 36.8% ★, Card Game 30.7%, Simulation 14.8%, Choices Matter 9%, Strategy 5.9%
- #2 Deck of Mandate
96% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Sumit Katekar
Windows
A minimalist strategy game where every decision shuffles the fate of a young republic. Lead the republic through 24 turns while balancing the pillars on which the republic is founded. Survive 24 volatile turns without tipping any of your four meters into ruin — or power.
Why similar: Card Game 29.2%, Political Sim 24.6% ★, RPG 20.3%, Strategy 6.8%, Choices Matter 5.9%
- #3 Dark Miasma
95% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: Uncommon Potential Games
Windows · Mac
Dark Miasma is a time management game with visual novel storytelling and a deck-building twist. Make friends and become as powerful as possible before the town of Galeport is overrun by demons.
Why similar: RPG 32.1%, Simulation 28.3%, Card Game 25.3%, Strategy 10%, Indie 4.2%
- #4 PowerSimulator
94% matchMixed42% of 207 reviews2023
Dev: SHIT MAKER
Windows
Do you want to be a upright official or corrupt officials?Choose your choice,Reaching the pinnacle of power.
Why similar: Card Game 34.3%, Political Sim 22.8% ★, Choices Matter 15%, RPG 13.5%, Simulation 10.3%
- #5 America VS America 美国反对美国
94% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: TheOne Studio
Windows · Mac
American vs. America is a card-based political simulation game themed around the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Choose your faction and play a wide variety of election-year event cards to shape your own unique election outcome.
Why similar: Card Game 35.9%, Political Sim 27.3% ★, Simulation 26.2%, Strategy 9.1%, Indie 1.4%
- #6 Durak!
93% matchMostly Positive73% of 71 reviews2017
Dev: Funghisoft
Windows
Durak is a classical Russian card game. While it requires strategical thinking, cheating is also a viable strategy as long as you don't get caught. In the same spirit pay attention to your opponents or else you might get tricked and be left as the Durak! The game is best enjoyed with 1 to 5 friends.
Why similar: Card Game 72.2%, Simulation 18.4%, Strategy 6.7%, Indie 2.7%
- #7 Lords of New York
91% matchMixed52% of 63 reviews2017
Dev: Lunchtime Studios, LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Imagine playing poker, but with unique superpowers. Lords of New York is a new kind of poker game where you have incredible gifts you leverage to your advantage to dominate at cards. With RPG-like skills, battle your way to victory against exciting and hilarious characters.
Why similar: Card Game 72.9%, RPG 19.9%, Indie 2.7%, Strategy 2.1%, 2D 1.8%
- #8 幻想修仙世界
91% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: shiyi
Windows
这是一个小型修真世界,包含了派系,道侣,灵兽,阵法,丹药,炼器, 傀儡等修真元素,是2D回合卡牌类玩法,作者独立开发,若有反馈可以联系作者。 游戏开始选择派系,各个派系的玩法不同,剑修普攻会群攻, 魔修会暴击,炼体会反伤,妖修会吸血,进入游戏后,可选择职业。 地图上,有各种功法,配方,可以收集。 怪物有掉落展示。 也可以挂机,挂机可以挑战与主角当前等级的怪物,获得修为与物品。 游戏整体就是收集各种装备,阵法,灵兽等,搭配自己的修仙阵容。
Why similar: Card Game 34.8%, RPG 25.7%, Simulation 23.8%, Mythology 11.3%, 2D 2.8%
- #9 MafiaPunk: A Card Sim
90% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Korotchenko Games
Windows
MafiaPunk is a turn based card-driven narratvie game about building a crime family from nothing. Make deals, settle scores, and climb the ladder of organized crime in a city that never forgets. Forge new cards by combining existing ones to enact new actions on your way to the top.
Why similar: Card Game 31.5%, RPG 23.6%, Simulation 19.3%, Hand-drawn 7.7%, Strategy 6.8%
- #10 My Defense Story
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mifux Studio
Windows
My Defense Story mixing Tower Defense and Roguelike together to provide a new game experience. In the game, you need to manage your troops, build your tower and defense from random enemies.
Why similar: RPG 31.7%, Simulation 28%, Card Game 25%, Strategy 10.2%, Indie 4.2%
- #11 Rance 03
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AliceSoftPub: Kagura Games
Windows
As the kingdom falls, Princess Lia sends her most trusted servant to find the only man who can save her kingdom... the lucky adventurer Rance! Will Rance succeed in retaking the Kingdom of Leazas?
Why similar: Card Game 47%, RPG 43.1%, Strategy 8.1%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #12 Reigns: Game of Thrones
88% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,029 reviews2018
Dev: NerialPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Reigns: Game of Thrones is the heir to the award-winning HBO® TV series Game of Thrones® and the smash-hit swipe ‘em up series Reigns from Nerial and Devolver Digital.
Why similar: Card Game 47%, RPG 28.2%, Choices Matter 15.6%, 2D 3%, Indie 2.9%
- #13 Koan
86% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Nick Lawson Wright
Windows
A playable story about soldiers trapped on an enemy planet and their journey home. This Sci-Fi RPG uses card-based combat as you help guide the characters home.
Why similar: Card Game 61.6%, RPG 37%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #14 大明王朝1789 | Ming dynasty 1789
87% matchMixed46% of 508 reviews2020
Dev: Long Qi Software Technology
Windows
In 1789, the Ming Dynasty had survived for a hundred years. At this time, just before the Great Revolution, what will the Ming Dynasty look like under the influence of players?
Why similar: RPG 27.4%, Political Sim 26.8% ★, Simulation 21.3%, Choices Matter 12%, Strategy 9.1%
- #15 Immortal Clan: Grandmastery
86% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: Efun Company Limited
Windows
Immortal Clan: Grandmastery is an Eastern fantasy xianxia sim-management game. As founding master, build a sect from scratch. Recruit disciples with unique quirks and personalities. Assign daily tasks, guide cultivation, and lead them from mortal to ascension.
Why similar: Card Game 32.8%, Simulation 26.1%, RPG 25.8%, Strategy 8.6%, Colorful 3.5%
- #16 卡包修仙
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 灯笼工作室
Windows
"Cardpack Cultivation" is a roguelite cultivation sim where you play as a cultivator, and every run tells a new story.
Why similar: Card Game 40.1%, RPG 29%, Simulation 28.1%, 2D 2.1%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #17 Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
84% matchVery Positive90% of 16,944 reviews2018
Dev: CD PROJEKT RED
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Discover a brand new RPG from the creators of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Facing an imminent invasion, Meve — war-veteran and Queen of Lyria and Rivia — is forced to once again enter the warpath and set out on a dark journey of destruction and revenge.
Why similar: Card Game 56.5%, RPG 27.4%, Choices Matter 12.1%, Strategy 2.9%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #18 Pathfinder Adventures
84% matchMixed64% of 844 reviews2017
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Pathfinder Adventures translates the best-selling Pathfinder Adventure Card Game into an entirely new breed of digital card game, where players adventure collaboratively to battle monsters and villains, and acquire new feats, items, weapons, and allies.
Why similar: Card Game 56.3%, RPG 33.9%, Strategy 9.1%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #19 Academagia: The Making of Mages
83% matchMostly Positive71% of 288 reviews2017
Dev: Black Chicken Studios, inc.
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Academagia, the greatest of the ancient schools for wizards. Build the legend of your mage with thousands of options, emergent storytelling and endless replayability. The definitive version of the magical life simulator is at last on Steam!
Why similar: RPG 30.8%, Simulation 28.3%, Magic 16.1%, Text-Based 13.7%, Strategy 7.1%
- #20 Lithium
81% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Blue Pulsar kolektivPub: Filip Hauer
Windows · Mac
Play as one of three social groups of your choice who mobilize against a planned lithium mining project. The developer seeks to start mining quickly, you aim to halt this project and initiate a debate about a just and environmentally friendly solution.
Why similar: Card Game 41.1%, Political Sim 35.7% ★, Simulation 13.9%, Strategy 7.7%, Indie 1.1%
- #21 Heroic Wars
81% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: LodisGame
Windows
"Heroic Wars" is an idle game about summoning heroes and battling enemies.
Why similar: Card Game 60.2%, RPG 20.9%, Simulation 10.3%, 2D 5.5%, Indie 1.7%
- #22 如果一生只有三十岁Before Thirty
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Giant Games
Windows
If you would die when you were thirty, What would you do? For almost all of us, we can only imagine. This game will take us to feel the experience of a virtual character, and to witness the rest of his life.
Why similar: RPG 51.2%, Simulation 48.3%, Indie 0.5%
- #23 Record Life
79% matchMixed62% of 21 reviews2019
Dev: 创克游戏工作室Pub: 创克游戏联盟
Windows · Mac · Linux
Under certain conditions try to change your life. This is a simulation business game based on real life starting from scratch, to billionaires perhaps in a minute or a second A variety of occupations regular life cooking dating entertainment life goals disease and aging... Maybe we can live better.
Why similar: RPG 53.9%, Simulation 46.1%
- #24 Spaceforce Rogue Universe HD
79% matchMixed58% of 53 reviews2015
Dev: Dreamatrix
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 100%
Spaceforce Rogue Universe HD is an action RPG space simulation game, with emphasis on key elements such as ship development, exploration of an immersive universe and freedom of choice. After the pilot leaves the starting zone, Spaceforce opens an almost unlimited space for exploration.
Why similar: RPG 55.4%, Simulation 44.6%
- #25 Card Fable Quest
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Purri Cat Studio
Windows
Create a character, fight monsters, level up, go on quests, and explore dungeons in this card based fantasy RPG. Play by drawing a card, choosing how to respond, and then drawing another. Use our editor tools to create your own cards, monsters, quest lines, dungeons, and more!
Why similar: Card Game 38.8%, RPG 29.5%, Magic 13.3%, Choices Matter 9.1%, Hand-drawn 5.9%
- #26 三和大神
78% matchMostly Negative40% of 48 reviews2019
Dev: Poorhub
Windows
三和大神模拟器,体验三和大神的挂逼生活,日结,上网,黑厂,开宝箱,大水,挂逼烟,挂逼机,瘫痪,海信大酒店,修车。
Why similar: RPG 53.1%, Simulation 46.9%
- #27 Fortune Handlers
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FH games
Windows
Fortune Handlers is a mix of a classic RPG and CCG. In the game, instead of cards with different abilities, you define the actions of the characters by rolling dice. Each dice has various effects on its faces.
Why similar: Card Game 42.2%, Simulation 17.4%, Choices Matter 13.1%, RPG 13%, Strategy 7.1%
- #28 Reigns
77% matchVery Positive87% of 8,051 reviews2016
Dev: NerialPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Sit on the throne as a benevolent (or malevolent) medieval monarch of the modern age and swipe your royal controller either left or right to impose your will upon the kingdom.
Why similar: Card Game 45.2%, Choices Matter 26%, RPG 12.3%, Simulation 9.2%, Strategy 2.9%
- #29 Green: An Orc's Life
76% matchPositive95% of 40 reviews2020
Dev: James K. Isaac
Windows
A life-simulation card-swiper. Grow an orc. Pilot it through a life of pillage, plunder and gluttony. Build up your horde, become filthy-rich with loot, even become a god!
Why similar: RPG 29.6%, Card Game 25.5%, Simulation 25.3%, Choices Matter 10.4%, Strategy 9.2%
- #30 Stations in Seoul: Card Game
76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Future Cat Labs
Windows · Mac
Immerse yourself in the captivating universe of our enthralling prequel to Find with Seoul. This game beautifully weaves together the exciting elements of a card game RPG with a fascinating narrative that propels you on a quest for continuous development.
Why similar: Card Game 50.4%, RPG 37.8%, 2D 5.3%, Strategy 3.9%, Indie 1.6%
- #31 乡村老师
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Forever D StudioPub: The Walker Studio
Windows
是的,这是一款正经的像素风的在乡村模拟当老师的游戏。 但是,上课是打牌。下课能种田钓鱼爬山,还能和各种NPC对话,提高好感,然后深入交流(大雾)。 那些年,车、马、邮件都很慢。 你是一名老师,你在早上随着鸡鸣声起来。送信的小哥已经早早光顾过你的居所,把你的一封信塞进了窗台。 读完了信,你踩着你的小单车,来到了教室。 学生们陆陆续续来到了学校。有些顽皮的男孩没有完成昨晚的作业,有些勤奋的姑娘作业做得工工整整。 上课铃响,乡村老师平凡的一天开始了。
Why similar: Card Game 37.9%, Simulation 28.8%, RPG 28.3%, Strategy 3.1%, Indie 1.3%
- #32 Seaburn
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: Treeburn Studios
Windows
Seaburn is a choice-based political simulator where your choices affect the future of the planet. Play as a policymaker as you sign legislation, respond to events, and compete in high-stakes elections. Earn money, become popular, and save the environment.
Why similar: Political Sim 48.4% ★, Simulation 23.3%, Choices Matter 16.3%, Text-Based 11.4%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #33 Wasteland Xia: A Tale
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 游少年工作室
Windows
This is a post-apocalyptic wuxia game combining MUD gameplay with light deck-building mechanics. In the game, players will have to deal with injuries sustained after battles and make choices under the pressure of survival.
Why similar: Card Game 35.2%, RPG 22.8%, Simulation 16.5%, Text-Based 15%, Strategy 5.8%
- #34 异世轮回录:If
74% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Forever D StudioPub: The Walker Studio
Windows
诸君!这个世界很无趣。生为牛马,我只是一个行走的NPC。谁不想当主角? 在地球OL已经不可能办到了。但至少在异世轮回录中,我们可以!《异世轮回录:If》是一款多结局多周目轮回式人生模拟团队卡牌肉鸽游戏。你被女神召唤来到剑与魔法的异世界,新的人生你要选择怎么样的天赋?本以为是一次王道转生,但没想到这个世界危机重重,选错一步就只能迎接死亡。无数次轮回,你一点点探寻这个世界的隐秘,在最后的世界线,或许就是所有人都能幸福的Happy End?
Why similar: Card Game 40.1%, RPG 21.4%, Simulation 20.1%, Text-Based 7.3%, Hand-drawn 5.4%
- #35 Choices Matter: Mega City
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PlayPanic
Windows
Explore Mega City in a post-apocalyptic card game. Choose, survive, and take control of your fate.
Why similar: Card Game 34%, Choices Matter 17.4%, RPG 16.6%, Hand-drawn 8.8%, Text-Based 6.5%
- #36 Vampolitics: Vassals of the Void
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WhiteVault Studio
Windows
You have inherited a graveyard, Sovereign. Yet through logistics, diplomacy, and the art of war, the space-vampire age can rise again under your banner.
Why similar: Political Sim 34.8% ★, RPG 27.2%, Simulation 20.9%, Strategy 8%, Choices Matter 7.4%
- #37 Prince Maker美少年梦工厂3:重生
72% matchVery Positive96% of 418 reviews2019
Dev: ALFAGAME
Windows
AlfaGame的美少年梦工厂系列第3代作品, 在架空奇幻世界的故事背景下 体验创新式多互动全性向育成结局的冒险游戏 玩家可以担任其它两位候选人的导师,了解他们的故事。并且可以亲自外出挣钱,养家糊口
Why similar: RPG 52.3%, Simulation 41.3%, Indie 6.4%
- #38 Pixel Life
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: willzgames
Windows
Pixel Life is a survival game of parenting and civilization building in which you can play as a ancient human and build your civilization with other players or by yourself. Live an entire life in few minutes. You can have babies of your own in the form of other players, and leave a legacy for next generations to help develop civilization.
Why similar: RPG 49.7%, Simulation 43.8%, Indie 6.5%
- #39 Hocus Potions
73% matchMixed55% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: Mikaila YoungPub: BoxCastle Games
Windows · Mac
A game about friendship and magic -- gather and grow ingredients, brew powerful potions, and help -- or hinder! -- the local townsfolk.
Why similar: RPG 50.8%, Simulation 42.8%, Indie 6.4%
- #40 The Quest Giver
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: rest.less Games
Windows · Mac
The Quest Giver“ is a 2D Fantasy guild manager simulation, in which you create your own quests, and then send adventurers out to do them. Experience how much effort it is to create and assign quests, gather the knowledge you need, and to make the decisions adventurers won't.
Why similar: RPG 49.7%, Simulation 43.8%, Indie 6.5%
- #41 Fortune's Tavern - Remastered
71% match8 user reviews13% of 8 reviews2017
Dev: Trevor Jones
Windows
Every great RPG has its tavern: where heroes meet, rumours are told, quests are undertaken, and beer is supped by the gallon… but could you manage such a place? Jump into the role of a fantasy-world tavern keeper and renovate the infamous Fortune’s Tavern, amongst the backdrop of a world on the brink of war.
Why similar: RPG 49.7%, Simulation 43.8%, Indie 6.5%
- #42 The Innkeeper
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2020
Dev: Game Brewery
Windows
Buy ingredients, cook dishes and serve guests in a world where an inn at the corner of 7 nations is the key for peace.
Why similar: RPG 48.6%, Simulation 42.9%, Indie 6.5%, Strategy 2%
- #43 Corrupt
70% matchPositive91% of 47 reviews2018
Dev: Opendream
Windows · Mac
A 2017 Thailand's phenomenal anti-corruption mobile visual novel is now available on Steam for FREE! Face the real world-inspired corruption cases and experience the consequences by yourself. Developed and produced by Opendream and Khon Thai Foundation.
Why similar: RPG 47.5%, Simulation 45.9%, Indie 6.5%
- #44 A Day For A Kitten
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 38 reviews2017
Dev: 橘猫的一天
Windows
People who loves cat maybe need this game,I hope you like it! The Player acts as a cat.You can eat,grind your paws,love and work in garden,street or your house. At the same time,as the descendants of Yi Meow Meow,looking for stolen crystal and risk of RPG, to the different elements of the area received a variety of magic and unlock the...
Why similar: RPG 49.6%, Simulation 43.7%, Indie 6.7%
- #45 Life of a caveman
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: playlitedotnet
Windows
Live the colorful life of a caveman. Eat and interact with other cavemen in order to grow stronger and smarter. Once you are strong enough, become the leader of your group and guide them to safety; safety from things like the the beast that attacks at night and the other tribe that left tracks in your area.
Why similar: RPG 49.5%, Simulation 43.7%, Indie 6.8%
- #46 Progeny VR
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2018
Dev: Silverstring Media Inc.
Windows
Progeny is a VR game that takes place during those few seconds between “You Died” and videogame resurrection. It presents players with a sci-fi world, seen only through their deceased character’s memories, and a choice: which of those memories do they take with them into the next life?
Why similar: RPG 48.4%, Simulation 44.9%, Indie 6.7%
- #47 Fantasy Gladiators
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 16 reviews2019
Dev: Fatherson GamesPub: Blue Mana
Windows · Mac
Enter the world of Fantasy Gladiators, where creatures span from the normal (Kings) to the unexpected (a tiny, murderous clown). You must carefully craft your dream roster and mercilessly take down your opponent. Every decision could make or break your entire dynasty.
Why similar: RPG 49.5%, Simulation 43.7%, Indie 6.8%
- #48 Ways of Alchemy
66% matchMostly Positive76% of 680 reviews2025
Dev: RocketBrush Games
Windows
Become a medieval alchemist in this card game. Brew deadly potions, discover ancient recipes, hire adventurers, and outwit the Inquisition. Transform your humble shack into an alchemical empire. No wands are required — just knowledge and wit.
Why similar: Card Game 41.6%, RPG 19.3%, Choices Matter 13.7%, Simulation 11.5%, Hand-drawn 8.4%
- #49 愛神餐館2
68% matchVery Positive99% of 81 reviews2017
Dev: Firedog Creative Company Limited
Windows
Love, restaurant, and RPG adventure all in one, the sequel of the "Cupid Bistro!!" is back! This time you are the main character Dill Bergamot, led by the main character of Cupid Bistro!! 1, Rato Coriander, you went back to your homeland Bayleaf.
Why similar: RPG 51.7%, Simulation 48.3%
- #50 Cahors Sunset
69% matchMixed62% of 76 reviews2015
Dev: Locomotivah
Windows
Cahors Sunset is a light-RPG in which you control the decisions of an old French man. Your goal is try to keep the main character alive for as long as you can through the decisions you make each month. Every action have wanted and unwanted effects on your character's health.
Why similar: Simulation 53.8%, RPG 40.6%, Indie 5.6%
- #51 Rules: Politically Incorrect
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Titanite Games S.A.
Windows
In this crazy world you are becoming a leader of democracy and your task will be to maintain a balance between development, budget, equality and power. Choose whether you prefer to be seen as a brutal capitalist or a gentle social democrat. Your choices will be written on the pages of history.
Why similar: Political Sim 29.6% ★, Card Game 27.1%, Choices Matter 12.6%, RPG 9.8%, Simulation 8.3%
- #52 Mama Nyah's House of Tarot
66% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Cat & Mallard Studios
Windows · Mac
Come visit Mama Nyah's House of Tarot to have your future revealed. A tarot reading simulator like no other—choose your intention, draw cards, and receive deep generative readings, personalized to you.
Why similar: Card Game 56.5%, Simulation 26.2%, Magic 15.2%, Indie 1.5%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #53 Dreaming Atlas
67% matchMostly Positive71% of 17 reviews2020
Dev: Junyi Liu
Windows
本游戏为roguelike回合制游戏,背景取材于中国古典神话,玩家扮演一位取经人,在完全随机的大地图中冒险,寻求机遇完成任务,提升自己,并管理寺庙,最终取得真经
Why similar: RPG 38.7%, Simulation 33.5%, Strategy 12.5%, Mythology 10.3%, Indie 5.1%
- #54 StateOS: The Political Sandbox
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ReallyBadGames
Windows
The political sandbox game where you build a career from the city council to the presidency. Authentic electoral systems, government departments, pass legislation, and a unique news landscape. Create custom scenarios, parties, and politicians in this data-driven democracy simulator.
Why similar: Political Sim 39.5% ★, Simulation 18.3%, RPG 18.1%, Choices Matter 13.3%, Strategy 6.1%