- #1 Plutocracy
97% matchVery Positive80% of 1,348 reviews2019
Dev: Redwood
Windows · Mac · Linux
The business simulator Plutocracy gives you the chance to become wealthy and powerful to take control over the world. Where policy, laws, officials and people are only the chess pieces how do you play your game?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.3% ★, Economy 23.6%, Management 16.6%, Historical 9.9%, Strategy 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game shares the core focus on wealth accumulation, political influence, and the ruthless pursuit of economic dominance.
- #2 Victoria 3
96% 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: Grand Strategy 25% ★, Economy 22.7%, Management 11.3%, Historical 10.7%, Alternate History 8%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a incredibly deep simulation of national economies, trade, and political maneuvering that mirrors the grand scale of banking.
- #3 City of Gangsters
96% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,534 reviews2021
Dev: SomaSimPub: Kasedo Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
In this management tycoon game, you’ll start a criminal operation from nothing and grow it into a well-oiled money machine! Build speakeasies and illegal distilleries. Manage production chains and resource distribution. Leverage favors, chase down debtors, and bribe the police to look the other way.
Why similar: Economy 20.5%, Management 16.9%, Grand Strategy 14.6% ★, Turn-Based 12.3%, Strategy 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: It combines resource management with the expansion of an illicit economic empire, requiring careful logistics and growth strategy.
- #4 Democracy 4
95% matchVery Positive82% of 6,264 reviews2022
Dev: Positech Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Democracy 4 lets you take the role of President / Prime minister, govern the country (choosing its policies, laws and other actions), and both transform the country as you see fit, while trying to retain enough popularity to get re-elected...
Why similar: Economy 26.1%, Grand Strategy 21.4% ★, Management 17.6%, Illuminati 11.5% ★, Strategy 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the intersection of economic policy and political stability, requiring careful management of a nation's financial health.
- #5 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: Economy 39%, Management 22.9%, Strategy 15%, Simulation 11.8%, Resource Management 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game turns economic strategy into a high-stakes competitive battle where market manipulation is the primary weapon.
- #6 The Guild 3
94% 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: Economy 45.7%, Medieval 15.3%, Strategy 12.6%, Simulation 11.2%, Management 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A life and economic simulation set in the Middle Ages that allows you to build a family dynasty through trade and political power.
- #7 Cartel Tycoon
93% matchMostly Positive76% of 3,719 reviews2022
Dev: Moon MoosePub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Cartel Tycoon is a survival business sim inspired by the ‘80s and '90s narco trade. Expand and conquer, fight off rival thugs and evade the authorities. Earn people's loyalty and strive to overcome the doomed fate of a power-hungry drug lord.
Why similar: Economy 37.4%, Management 26.3%, Strategy 13.1%, Resource Management 11%, Simulation 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: This management sim focuses on the complex logistics and economic growth of an illicit business empire in a historical setting.
- #8 Rise of Industry
92% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,155 reviews2019
Dev: Dapper Penguin StudiosPub: Kasedo Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Put your entrepreneurial skills to the test in the first title in the ROI series as you create & optimise intricate production lines. As an early 20th-Century industrialist, grow your empire & adapt to an ever-changing business landscape with unexpected events that could lead to boom…or bust.
Why similar: Economy 38%, Management 27.5%, Strategy 13.5%, Simulation 10.3%, Resource Management 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a complex, supply-chain-focused economic experience that challenges your ability to manage production and market demand.
- #9 Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
89% matchVery Positive91% of 25,183 reviews2024
Dev: 3DivisionPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 73.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Build a soviet republic from an impoverished country into a rich industrial superpower in a city builder with intricate production chains and a fully simulated global economy. Manage the lives of your citizens from education to work and party loyalty to criminal activity.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23% ★, Economy 22.1%, Management 14.6%, Historical 10.8%, Strategy 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers an incredibly detailed economic simulation where you must manage every aspect of a planned economy's infrastructure.
- #10 Evil Democracy: 1932
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 471 reviews2020
Dev: Hamsters Gaming
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
In the unique world of this political simulator, you travel to Europe, 1932-1935, to become the party leader in one of the following countries: Germany, France, or England. You have a real chance to become the winner of WWII even before it begins...
Why similar: Strategy 20.4%, Simulation 16.6%, Economy 14%, Management 9.6%, Turn-Based 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the political and economic maneuvering themes, focusing on the rise to power in a turbulent historical period.
- #11 Grand Ages: Medieval
91% matchMixed48% of 1,970 reviews2015
Dev: Gaming Minds StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Rise from the humble role of a simple mayor governing a small settlement and rule over all of Europe.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21% ★, Economy 20.8%, Strategy 14.5%, Management 11.4%, Medieval 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on trade, production, and economic expansion within a medieval setting, directly echoing the themes of the seed game.
- #12 Patrician IV
90% 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: Economy 37.3%, Strategy 23.5%, Resource Management 10.4%, Management 10.4%, Simulation 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic historical trading simulation that emphasizes maritime commerce and economic dominance in the Hanseatic League.
- #13 Port Royale 4
89% 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: Economy 34.6%, Management 18.8%, Strategy 16.8%, Simulation 12.4%, Historical 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on colonial-era trade routes and economic management, requiring strategic planning to maximize profits.
- #14 Computer Tycoon
88% matchVery Positive85% of 996 reviews2017
Dev: Progorion
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Computer Tycoon is a fairly complex Business Grand Strategy game about Computer Evolution. Start in the 70s, invent until 2034, create the best computer systems, upgrade your infrastructure, lead a team, and alter computer history! It is time to "Think Different"
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.1% ★, Economy 25.6%, Management 15.7%, Historical 11.6%, Strategy 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep dive into the economic side of the hardware industry, from R&D to global market share.
- #15 Startup Company
86% matchVery Positive81% of 6,175 reviews2020
Dev: Hovgaard Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Startup Company is a business simulation sandbox game where you’re the CEO of a new company. Your job is to build your very own website and compete against the largest tech giants on the planet!
Why similar: Economy 35.9%, Management 35.9%, Simulation 13.3%, Strategy 10.7%, Indie 2%
Why You'll Like It: This management sim focuses on the economic challenges of growing a digital business in a competitive market.
- #16 Big Ambitions
85% 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: Economy 45.5%, Management 37.4%, Simulation 10.7%, Resource Management 5.1%, Singleplayer 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: A modern business management sim that lets you start from nothing and build a massive corporate empire through smart investment.
- #17 Industry Giant 2
87% matchVery Positive86% of 998 reviews2015
Dev: Fancy Bytes, ReactorPub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Economic booms, stock market crashes, oil crises, upswings, triumphs... Now you can become the greatest power in industry!
Why similar: Economy 35.8%, Strategy 25.3%, Management 20.1%, Simulation 18.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic industrial management game that challenges you to build a manufacturing empire and dominate the market.
- #18 Software Inc.
86% matchVery Positive94% of 7,637 reviews2015
Dev: Coredumping
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.9 hrsMean: 45.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Construct and design buildings for optimal working conditions. Hire people to design and release software, so you can defeat the simulated competition and take over their businesses. Manage and educate your employees to make sure they are skilled and satisfied with their job.
Why similar: Economy 43.8%, Management 30%, Simulation 12.1%, Strategy 10.8%, Indie 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: This business management game focuses on the economic realities of running a tech company, from product development to market competition.
- #19 GearCity
84% matchVery Positive90% of 1,472 reviews2022
Dev: Visual Entertainment And Technologies
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Do you find tycoon games too simplistic? GearCity is a complex and in-depth business simulator. It focuses on a realistic economic simulation of the global automobile industry. The game takes several hours to grasp and hundreds of hours to master. Can you succeed where many other CEOs have failed?
Why similar: Economy 32.3%, Management 26.9%, Strategy 12.5%, Simulation 11%, Turn-Based 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: An extremely detailed automotive industry simulation that focuses on the economic and strategic side of running a global company.
- #20 Anno 1800
83% 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: Economy 42.8%, Strategy 20.3%, Simulation 13.2%, Management 9.5%, Resource Management 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: It masterfully blends city-building with complex production chains and international trade management.
- #21 Secret Government
84% matchMixed53% of 298 reviews2021
Dev: GameTrekPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Global strategy game about secret societies. You’ll lead the Brotherhood - an organization that juggles the whole world. The key feature of the game is the manipulation of powers. Instead of giving direct orders, the Brotherhood provokes countries into doing what the Brothers want.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.8% ★, Illuminati 18.2% ★, Economy 15.5%, Turn-Based 12.3%, Alternate History 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: This grand strategy game focuses on behind-the-scenes influence and economic control, similar to the shadow-banking elements of the seed.
- #22 Game Dev Tycoon
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 44,663 reviews2013
Dev: Greenheart Games 💚
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
In Game Dev Tycoon you replay the history of the gaming industry by starting your own video game development company in the 80s. Create best selling games. Research new technologies and invent new game types. Become the leader of the market and gain worldwide fans.
Why similar: Management 44.4%, Economy 22%, Simulation 17.8%, Strategy 10.8%, Indie 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: A accessible management simulation that focuses on the economic growth and product development cycles of a small business.
- #23 Monarch : Medieval Remastered
81% matchVery Positive81% of 375 reviews2025
Dev: Mr.Lordy
Windows
In the medieval era, assume the role of a lord and engage with other lords,develop fiefdoms, and employ strategies involving intrigue, warfare, and plunder. Expand your territory and strengthen your house lineage Or, be a god, manipulate the world? This game primarily strategic role-playing elements
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.2% ★, Management 15.1%, Economy 14.2%, Historical 11.4%, Medieval 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: It combines medieval grand strategy with management elements, providing a similar historical feel to the seed game.
- #24 Tropico 6
81% matchVery Positive88% of 28,783 reviews2019
Dev: Limbic EntertainmentPub: Kalypso Media
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 26.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
El Presidente is back! Prove yourself once again as a feared dictator or peace-loving statesman on the island state of Tropico and shape the fate of your very own banana republic through four distinctive eras.
Why similar: Economy 41%, Management 25.5%, Strategy 19.6%, Simulation 13%, Singleplayer 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: This title requires balancing the economic needs of your island nation with the political realities of maintaining power.
- #25 Railway Empire
82% matchVery Positive83% of 9,620 reviews2018
Dev: Gaming Minds StudiosPub: Kalypso Media
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
In Railway Empire, you will create an elaborate and wide-ranging rail network, purchase over 40 different trains modelled in extraordinary detail, and buy or build railway stations, maintenance buildings, factories and tourist attractions to keep your travel network ahead of the competition.
Why similar: Economy 31.2%, Management 24.5%, Strategy 17.6%, Simulation 12.3%, Historical 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes economic growth through the development of logistics networks and strategic infrastructure investment.
- #26 Mad Games Tycoon
78% matchVery Positive91% of 4,414 reviews2016
Dev: Eggcode
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Form your own game studio set in the early 1980s in a small garage. Develop your own game ideas, create a team and develop megahit video games. Research new technologies, train your staff and upgrade your office space, going from a lowly garage to a huge building. Expand your business and dominate the world market for video games!
Why similar: Economy 34.7%, Management 33.9%, Strategy 11.9%, Simulation 11.4%, Resource Management 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a more complex take on the game development management genre, focusing heavily on market competition and economic strategy.
- #27 Music Band Manager
80% matchMixed54% of 360 reviews2017
Dev: Hamsters Gaming
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Always dreamed of creating your own music band? We will realize your dream! Record songs, release albums and manage group activities! With the advancement of the group, managers will help you, and you will also have to face more than one difficult choice. Compete for a place in the top 100! Conquer the whole world!
Why similar: Management 33.7%, Economy 21.8%, Simulation 16.7%, Strategy 16.2%, Resource Management 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: This management simulation focuses on the economic side of the music industry, requiring careful budget and resource allocation.
- #28 Taxer Inc
79% matchMostly Negative42% of 64 reviews2021
Dev: Hamsters Gaming
Windows
The biggest corporations are not Apple or Amazon. The biggest "corporations" are the states. Your employees are all citizens of the country. You don't pay them a salary - they will pay you themselves. You manage taxes and collect them.
Why similar: Economy 19.1%, Grand Strategy 17.5% ★, Strategy 16.5%, Simulation 12.9%, Management 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: A niche management game that focuses on the specific economic mechanics of taxation and revenue collection.
- #29 Evil Labs
79% matchMostly Positive70% of 81 reviews2018
Dev: Mirabolis Studios
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Evil Labs is a game about building and managing your own Evil Laboratory. Research and develop diseases, infect people, sell the cure and get rich!
Why similar: Strategy 44.6%, Simulation 39.8%, Indie 12%, Singleplayer 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: While more focused on base-building, it shares the management and simulation DNA of the seed game.
- #30 Millennia
76% matchMixed67% of 3,746 reviews2024
Dev: C Prompt GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 34.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Create your own nation in Millennia, a historical turn-based 4X game that challenges your strategic prowess across 10,000 years of history, from the dawn of humanity to our possible futures.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.4% ★, Economy 14.7%, Turn-Based 10.2%, Alternate History 8.5%, Historical 7.4%
- #31 KAISERPUNK
75% matchMostly Positive72% of 792 reviews2025
Dev: Overseer Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Build a city to rule the world in Kaiserpunk, a grand city builder blending production-focused city building with world conquest in an alternate 20th century world. Manage your city, grow industries, build a military, and defeat rivals to become the greatest empire.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.1% ★, Economy 14.7%, Alternate History 10.2%, Management 10.1%, Military 8.4%
- #32 Capitalism 2
77% matchVery Positive82% of 559 reviews2017
Dev: Enlight Software LimitedPub: Enlight Software Limited
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Create and control the business empire of your dreams. This in-depth strategy game covers almost every aspect of business that could be encountered in the real world.
Why similar: Economy 48.7%, Management 24.1%, Strategy 12.9%, Simulation 12.5%, Indie 1.8%
- #33 Generals & Rulers
78% matchMixed62% of 389 reviews2019
Dev: Hamsters Gaming
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
What will be the strategy game if you throw out all the grind from it, all the boring annoying actions and leave only strategy and tactics? It became interesting to us and as a result we received Generals & Rulers. Try it now!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.3% ★, Economy 12.5%, Turn-Based 9.6%, Strategy 8.7%, Management 8%
- #34 News Tower
72% matchVery Positive94% of 4,202 reviews2025
Dev: Sparrow NightPub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Develop your newspaper and become New York’s new media mogul! In this tycoon, build and manage your newspaper from printer to toilet. Create your editorial line and lead your journalists through unique 1930's stories and dig out the latest scoops!
Why similar: Management 27.1%, Economy 26.4%, Strategy 11%, Simulation 9.7%, Historical 9.6%
- #35 The Shadow Government Simulator
74% matchMostly Positive74% of 107 reviews2022
Dev: Chupacabra Game StudiosPub: Games Incubator
Windows · Mac · Linux
A turn-based strategy game where you lead a secret society towards world domination. Investigate the influential and convert them to your faction via bribery, seduction and intimidation. Reshape society's power structures to fend off rival societies and the world's nations in your quest for power.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.4% ★, Illuminati 17% ★, Economy 16%, Turn-Based 14.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.6%
- #36 Oil Enterprise
77% matchMixed48% of 194 reviews2016
Dev: Crafty StudiosPub: astragon Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
In Oil Enterprise, you enter the multi-million dollar business of black gold as a shrewd businessman. Accept the challenge and grow from a small-scale en-trepreneur, investing in your first oilfield, to a global oil magnate.
Why similar: Economy 36%, Management 26.2%, Strategy 18.5%, Simulation 14.5%, Indie 4.8%
- #37 Capitalism Plus
75% matchVery Positive84% of 118 reviews2016
Dev: Enlight Software Limited
Windows
Play the strategy game of money, power and wealth.
Why similar: Economy 31.2%, Management 28.1%, Strategy 21.3%, Simulation 19.4%
- #38 Democracy 3
74% matchMostly Positive74% of 7,255 reviews2013
Dev: Positech Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Have you ever wanted to be president? or prime-minister? Convinced you could do a better job of running the country? Let's face it, you could hardly do a worse job than our current political leaders.
Why similar: Economy 22.9%, Turn-Based 19.8%, Simulation 19.4%, Strategy 18.6%, Management 13.1%
- #39 Old World
71% matchVery Positive82% of 6,135 reviews2022
Dev: Mohawk GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.6% ★, Economy 14.4%, Management 9.9%, Turn-Based 9.6%, Historical 7.7%
- #40 Marble Age: Remastered
73% matchVery Positive86% of 388 reviews2020
Dev: Clarus Victoria
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Marble Age is a turn-based historical strategy where your task is to turn a small Ancient Greek village into a flourishing Polis, powerful enough to conquer the known world!
Why similar: Economy 19.8%, Turn-Based 16.3%, Management 15.3%, Historical 11.7%, Strategy 11.6%
- #41 The Shadow Government Simulator: Prologue
73% matchVery Positive85% of 184 reviews2022
Dev: Chupacabra Game StudiosPub: Games Incubator
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Shadow Government Simulator: Prologue is just part of the amazing adventure that awaits you in the full version of the game. A turn-based strategy game where you lead a secret society towards world domination. Investigate the influential and convert them to your faction via bribery, seduction & more
Why similar: Illuminati 19.3% ★, Grand Strategy 16.3% ★, Economy 14%, Turn-Based 11.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.4%
- #42 Industry Empire
76% matchMostly Negative34% of 242 reviews2014
Dev: ActalogicPub: rondomedia GmbH
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
An entire industrial empire under your control. Have you always dreamed of swimming in money? In “Industry Empire” you are the boss of all bosses.
Why similar: Economy 27.9%, Strategy 25.7%, Management 23.4%, Simulation 23%
- #43 Game Corp DX
72% matchVery Positive88% of 3,083 reviews2015
Dev: Endless Loop Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Manage your Game Studio, earn big bucks, impress the critics, beat rival studios and clean up at the awards!
Why similar: Management 38.5%, Economy 38%, Simulation 12.3%, Strategy 7.1%, Indie 2.8%
- #44 Europa Universalis IV
70% matchVery Positive88% of 135,916 reviews2013
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 279.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Rule your land and dominate the world with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. Write a new history of the world and build an empire for the ages.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.4% ★, Economy 20.1%, Historical 11.8%, Alternate History 10.7%, Military 9.4%
- #45 Terra Invicta
67% matchVery Positive81% of 9,023 reviews2026
Dev: Pavonis InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 51.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
An alien invasion has fractured humanity into seven ideological factions each with a unique vision for the future. Lead your chosen faction to take control of Earth’s nations, expand across the Solar System, and battle enemy fleets in tactical combat.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.3% ★, Economy 15.6%, Management 9.7%, Turn-Based 8.3%, Historical 7.6%
- #46 Industry Manager: Future Technologies
73% matchMixed58% of 312 reviews2016
Dev: astragon Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
INDUSTRY MANAGER: Future Technologies is a classic economy simulation in which you can build your own empire, research new sustainable products, and sweep aside the competition on your way to fame and success.
Why similar: Economy 42.5%, Management 31.6%, Simulation 25.8%
- #47 Orbi Universo II
68% matchVery Positive82% of 71 reviews2025
Dev: Orbi Universo Team
Windows · Linux
Guide your very own civilization's destiny in this abstract strategy sim. Master a complex node system, overcome unique challenges, and evolve your society from humble beginnings to the mastery of the atom. Can your civilization *really* withstand the test of time?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.3% ★, Economy 20.3%, Management 17.1%, Historical 11.7%, Strategy 9.5%
- #48 Startup Freak
71% matchMixed70% of 53 reviews2019
Dev: PulPul Games
Windows
In Startup Freak you take the role of a budding entrepreneur, and grow your very own software startup from humble beginnings to a multi-million dollar company. Along the way you will have to overcome countless challenges. But the ultimate question you must answer: are you a Startup Freak?
Why similar: Management 26.5%, Economy 25.6%, Strategy 22.2%, Simulation 18.9%, Indie 5.6%
- #49 Making History: The First World War
70% matchMixed67% of 114 reviews2021
Dev: Factus Games
Windows · Linux
A turn-based WWI Grand Strategy game. Rush to field new modern weaponry and survive the horrendous attrition battles. Join the global conflict between the Great Powers of the age and forge a new world order for freedom or tyranny.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.1% ★, Economy 11.3%, Turn-Based 10.6%, Management 9.8%, Historical 9.1%
- #50 Game Dev Studio
69% matchVery Positive85% of 676 reviews2018
Dev: Explosive Squat Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Welcome to your own Game Dev Studio! How will you run your own offices and ascend to greatness in the gaming industry?
Why similar: Economy 28.8%, Management 27.4%, Simulation 19%, Strategy 18.9%, Indie 4.9%
- #51 CoffeeBiz Tycoon
71% matchMixed64% of 66 reviews2018
Dev: The Sociopath Software
Windows
CoffeeBiz tycoon is a mix of entrepreneurship fun and complicated business simulation. Start your first coffee kiosk, brew, expand, hire, deal with competitors, build a well-known brand, risk, and do everything else needed to build prosperous and profitable business.
Why similar: Economy 29.3%, Management 28.7%, Strategy 16.9%, Simulation 15.7%, Indie 4.3%
- #52 Lorenzo il Magnifico
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 95 reviews2020
Dev: Studio ClangorePub: Cranio Creations
Windows · Mac
Florence, the cradle of Italian Renaissance. The city is experiencing an unprecedented economic and cultural flourishing: will your family prevail and control the city?
Why similar: Economy 25.9%, Grand Strategy 18.7% ★, Turn-Based 11.7%, Historical 10.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 9%
- #53 Bank Simulator
66% 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: Economy 46.5%, Management 26.8%, Simulation 13.5%, Resource Management 9.7%, Indie 3.5%
- #54 Making History: The Second World War
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 284 reviews2018
Dev: Factus Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Choose a nation and prepare for the greatest conflict in human history, World War II. Build your military and industrial power, form alliances and race to achieve the advanced technologies that will bring total victory in this global-wide turn-based Grand Strategy struggle.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, Economy 10.5%, Turn-Based 10.4%, Management 8.1%, Historical 8.1%
- #55 Private Military Manager: Tactical Auto Battler
66% matchMostly Positive72% of 295 reviews2025
Dev: 5minlab Corp.
Windows
You are the CEO of a private military company. Recruit capable mercenaries, purchase weapons, and develop your mercenaries according to their roles and characteristics. Observe how your mercenaries perform in combat and plan your tactics to ensure mission success.
Why similar: Economy 25.1%, Management 20.5%, Strategy 10%, Military 10%, Tactical 9.5%
- #56 Blacksmith Master
64% matchVery Positive84% of 2,485 reviews2025
Dev: Untitled StudioPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Manage your own medieval smithy in Blacksmith Master and supervise the entire process from mining ores and gems to designing and selling finished products. Forge everything from weapons and armor to tools and cooking utensils to fund your craft and become the Blacksmith Master.
Why similar: Economy 36.9%, Management 25.7%, Strategy 14.5%, Simulation 11.5%, Resource Management 9.5%
- #57 Banker Simulator
65% matchMixed62% of 652 reviews2025
Dev: Soi GamesPub: Red Axe Games
Windows
Banker Simulator is a single-player game where you revive a bankrupt bank. With active and passive (idle) gameplay, make strategic decisions to grow your bank, satisfy customers, and tackle financial crises.
Why similar: Economy 43.3%, Management 26.9%, Strategy 12.4%, Simulation 8.5%, Resource Management 6.1%
- #58 Mittelland AD
64% matchVery Positive98% of 97 reviews2025
Dev: BKM
Windows
Achieve wealth and fame in the Principality of Mittelland! Found a dynasty, trade goods, prove your political skill, eliminate your rivals, and immortalize yourself in the history books! The classic political and economic simulation starting from the year 1600 – now available again!
Why similar: Economy 33.7%, Management 20.5%, Strategy 14.2%, Medieval 12.8%, Simulation 10.4%
- #59 MachiaVillain
68% matchMixed65% of 799 reviews2018
Dev: Wild FactorPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Machiavillain is an evil mansion management and strategy game, inspired by Dungeon Keeper, Prison Architect and all the horror movie clichés! Build your own manor, raise your monsters, set up your traps, and exterminate your victims. But to gain reputation you'll have to slay by the horror movie rules!
Why similar: Strategy 25.7%, Management 25.3%, Simulation 19.7%, Economy 16.7%, Indie 7%
- #60 Automobile Tycoon
68% matchMixed60% of 63 reviews2018
Dev: Silver Lemur Games
Windows
Car manufacturing company simulator. Turn-based, fast paced, covers 100 years of automotive history.
Why similar: Economy 28.8%, Turn-Based 17.7%, Management 16.6%, Strategy 8.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 8%