- #1 Speak Lies
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The Silent Clowns
Windows · Mac
Life is perfect in Vistine Academy, a high tech boarding school for talented young ladies. Perfect, as long as the 10 rules are never broken. Speak Lies is a mystery adventure game. Unravel secrets and solve murders in this text message simulation.
Why similar: Simulation 38.8%, Psychological Horror 15.6%, Indie 15.1%, Adventure 13%, Mystery 9.2%
- #2 Hunger Apartment (蚀狱)
97% matchMixed60% of 97 reviews2019
Dev: Shinou Game StudioPub: WhiteLakeStudio
Windows · Mac
This is Hunger Apartment, a place feeding you, warming you, and satisfying all your fantasies.
Why similar: Strategy 24.6%, Simulation 22.2%, Indie 9.3%, Psychological Horror 9.3%, Adventure 8.2%
- #3 Lost Artifacts Mysterious Book Collector's Edition
96% matchMixed50% of 12 reviews2022
Dev: GameOn ProductionPub: 8floor
Windows
The team of experienced treasure hunters rushes off to meet adventure once again!
Why similar: Simulation 37.8%, Strategy 31.1%, Time Management 20.6%, Indie 5.2%, Adventure 4.5%
- #4 Argonauts Agency: Missing Daughter
95% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: Workroom7Pub: 8floor
Windows
The Argonauts Agency – Find out how the family turmoil of the gods has affected common mortals and how it all ends!
Why similar: Simulation 37.8%, Strategy 31.1%, Time Management 20.6%, Indie 5.2%, Adventure 4.5%
- #5 DiyMachinery (自定义机械)
94% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: me
Windows
DiyMachinery is Physics game.Build complex and interesting machines to accomplish tasks. If you like research, don't miss it.
Why similar: Simulation 39.7%, Strategy 32.7%, Indie 15.5%, Adventure 12%
- #6 Alone
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 26 reviews2018
Dev: Killed Pixel Games
Windows
Alone is a Pixelated Survival Game set in the extremely cold Siberian Wilderness in 1983, Soviet Union.
Why similar: Simulation 39.8%, Strategy 31.2%, Indie 16.3%, Adventure 12.7%
- #7 Eggoria
93% matchMixed68% of 62 reviews2019
Dev: Digdog Studio
Windows
Unlimited world size&Migration. Digdog Studio's new Building/Survival Game, manage mysterious eggs, survive in an unlimited world, run away from darkness, build, research, craft, rest, prey, build your own tribe or even a town. Finally beat the darkness or live with it. Very Hardcore
Why similar: Simulation 39.2%, Strategy 32.3%, Indie 16.1%, Adventure 12.4%
- #8 New Lands
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: Workroom7Pub: 8floor
Windows · Mac
Grow wheat and build mills and mines. Restore your new lands and become a successful landlord.
Why similar: Simulation 38.8%, Strategy 32%, Time Management 18.8%, Indie 5.2%, Adventure 4.5%
- #9 Forsaken Realm
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Forester Games
Windows
Forsaken Realm is a building strategy game that challenges you to build your own empire. Settle down to build your new own kingdom, develop resources and grow into an economic power.
Why similar: Simulation 39.2%, Strategy 32.3%, Indie 15.3%, Adventure 13.1%
- #10 Incorp Inc
92% matchMixed65% of 26 reviews2017
Dev: Jippo Media
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Create your own company, make money and avoid disasters.
Why similar: Simulation 40.4%, Strategy 31.7%, Indie 15%, Adventure 12.9%
- #11 New Lands Paradise Island Collector's Edition
90% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2022
Dev: Workroom7Pub: 8floor
Windows
Gather seashells and tropical fruit! Develop the best resort in the near lands!
Why similar: Simulation 38.5%, Strategy 31.7%, Time Management 19.2%, Indie 5.3%, Adventure 4.6%
- #12 Narco Tycoon
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TBDPub: SIG Publishing
Windows
Narco Tycoon is a simulation game about building a drug empire. Manage and develop your own drug factories. Employ the best people in the "industry" and invest in new technologies. Influence local politics, destroy your rivals or take over their business. Become the real Drug Lord!
Why similar: Simulation 41.8%, Strategy 35.1%, Indie 16.3%, Adventure 5.8%, Singleplayer 1%
- #13 Argonauts Agency: Chair of Hephaestus
89% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: Workroom7Pub: 8floor
Windows
Argonauts Agency—See how a regular chair can be the beginning of a whole investigation and amazing adventure!
Why similar: Simulation 38.5%, Strategy 31.7%, Time Management 19.2%, Indie 5.3%, Adventure 4.6%
- #14 傲皇忆剑诀
91% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: 流一心Pub: 流一心娱乐游戏集团总部
Windows
In the continents of disputes among nations, countries have organized competitions. You can recruit all kinds of martial arts to help you win the competitions in the future. You can also establish relationships with these generals, such as husband and wife, brothers and so on. The abilities and attributes of these generals are random.
Why similar: Simulation 38.9%, Strategy 33.6%, Indie 15.2%, Adventure 12.4%
- #15 Argonauts Agency: Glove of Midas
89% matchMixed65% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: Workroom7Pub: 8floor
Windows
The Argonauts Agency – Experiments with a magical glove lead to a hilarious blunder!
Why similar: Simulation 38.5%, Strategy 31.7%, Time Management 19.2%, Indie 5.3%, Adventure 4.6%
- #16 Hive Quest
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cotton Drift Studio
Windows · Mac
Guide your insect tribe on an unusual journey through a mythical woodland filled with ancient magic, strange creatures & hidden mysteries. Uncover the secrets of the Old Orchard, find and train your very own woodland sprite and lead your Hive to victory!
Why similar: Simulation 39.4%, Strategy 32.5%, Indie 15.4%, Adventure 12.7%
- #17 New Lands 2 Collector's Edition
88% matchMixed58% of 12 reviews2022
Dev: Workroom7Pub: 8floor
Windows
Grow cocoa beans, apples and sugarcane. Make the best sweet treats around and win the contest!
Why similar: Simulation 38.5%, Strategy 31.7%, Time Management 19.2%, Indie 5.3%, Adventure 4.6%
- #18 Fingertips mountain sea
86% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: 李淙Pub: 指尖游道
Windows
Fingertips mountain sea: everyone's heart longing for the peach garden
Why similar: Simulation 39%, Strategy 32.5%, Indie 15.4%, Adventure 13%
- #19 Necro Wars
85% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: Liquid Llama Games
Windows
Gather your allies, build your army and repel the invading Elven forces in this 3D turn-based strategy game inspired by Advance Wars.
Why similar: Simulation 35.9%, Strategy 30.6%, Indie 14.3%, Adventure 12%, Difficult 7.2%
- #20 Global Aviation Dream
81% matchMixed41% of 37 reviews2021
Dev: Moon StreetPub: Wangshu Software
Windows
In Global Aviation Dream,you can build up your own airline company at any airport of this world. You can purchase or rent airliner,build up and manage your own airliner fleet,make your airliner's flight plan,operate your base hub,complete your route network,offer the best aviation transportation service for passengers and cargo owners...
Why similar: Simulation 48.3%, Strategy 34.6%, Indie 17.2%
- #21 Red Room
82% matchMostly Positive73% of 43 reviews2019
Dev: Cheong TV (Cheongil TV, Jangfolk)
Windows
I am a YouTuber and developer who specializes in exploring the Deep WebThe red room was fictional but I made up my imagination.Deep Web's Red Room is now... Wouldn't you experience it?
Why similar: Simulation 40.5%, Indie 18.6%, Psychological Horror 17.5%, Adventure 14%, Dark 9.4%
- #22 Rescue Team
83% matchVery Positive89% of 174 reviews2015
Dev: Alawar EntertainmentPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Control the rescue workers who rebuild three islands in the wake of devastating weather! Repair damaged restaurants, houses, and sawmills to produce necessary resources. Race against the clock to collect gems, put out fires, and save stranded swimmers!
Why similar: Simulation 36.1%, Strategy 31.7%, Time Management 27.1%, Indie 4.4%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #23 The Musketeers: Victoria's Quest
84% matchMixed65% of 66 reviews2015
Dev: New Bridge GamesPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Guide a young woman on her quest to become a musketeer in this thrilling arcade adventure! With lush visuals, a captivating story, and addictive time management gameplay, The Musketeers: Victoria's Quest offers an unforgettable saga of high adventure!
Why similar: Simulation 30%, Strategy 26.2%, Time Management 22.4%, Indie 11.3%, Adventure 10%
- #24 HUNGER
82% matchMostly Negative32% of 21 reviews2017
Dev: Black Smerch
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 98%
HUNGER — a survival game about a soldier on an unexplored island. There are settlers there, but their civilization is on the brink of extinction: a pandemic, chaos, cannibals. The shamans are trying to create a cure, but to no avail. There is no salvation — madness has consumed the island.
Why similar: Simulation 44.7%, Strategy 35.7%, Indie 16.9%, 2D 2.7%
- #25 Prison Planet
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SpringloadedPub: Springloaded
Windows
Intergalactic prison building adventure! Design and build your own intergalactic space-prison!
Why similar: Simulation 45%, Strategy 37%, Indie 18%
- #26 One Hour Left
81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: Red Sun
Windows
Espionage is hard work. You will have to get to the enemy base and pretend to be your own among strangers. Can you cope with your task and can you prevent a war? But remember that you only have one hour left. But remember that you only have one hour left.
Why similar: Simulation 46.8%, Strategy 34.9%, Indie 18.3%
- #27 Future Simulation World
73% matchMixed57% of 21 reviews2024
Dev: KANNADE
Windows
Drawing on the existing real-world data and current state-of-the-art research and exploration results, and taking into account historical data provided by the World Bank, a streamlined and relatively sensible data model that outlines all possible options for future development is built.
Why similar: Simulation 46%, Strategy 36.7%, Indie 17.4%
- #28 城市生存计划 / City Survival Project
79% matchMixed69% of 58 reviews2019
Dev: HAN GUANG
Windows · Mac
The player will play as someone trying to make it in the big city. Within 90 days, the game abstracts the difficulties, pressures, and choices in the form of continuous decision making. This decision-making game is based on a combination of talented and professional pathways, there are over dozens of career paths to advance and over 50...
Why similar: Simulation 45.3%, Strategy 36.4%, Indie 17.7%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #29 Indie Dev Simulator
79% matchMixed64% of 92 reviews2020
Dev: Egor MagurinPub: Indovers Studio
Windows · Mac
In this game, you're playing as game developer and encounter typical problems like eating and sleeping. You need to correctly allocate your time for human needs, hobbies and work, to live another day as indie developer.
Why similar: Simulation 47.6%, Strategy 35.9%, Indie 16.5%
- #30 MULE Returns
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kotori Studios LtdPub: Comma 8 Studios
Windows
MULE is a ridiculously fun and addictive strategy game that combines real-time and turn-based styles as you battle for land and resources on a newly colonized planet. The game is easy to grasp but provides great depth of game-play.
Why similar: Simulation 44.8%, Strategy 36.9%, Indie 18.3%
- #31 The Parchment - For The Realm
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PatuTec
Windows
The Parchment is a turn-based strategie game, pitting different houses against each other in the fight for the crown. Use diplomacy, intrigue, trade and your military to subjugate other houses into vassalship or wipe them from history altogether.
Why similar: Simulation 45.2%, Strategy 37.2%, Indie 17.6%
- #32 Initiative
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Indelve
Windows · Mac
Initiative is an Aerospace Company Manager. Build and grow your aerospace company on Earth and be the first to establish a self-sustainable colony on Mars.
Why similar: Simulation 45.2%, Strategy 37.2%, Indie 17.6%
- #33 Twisty Tumble (VR)
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pixel After Pixel
Windows
It's a tricky puzzle game in Virtual Reality. Chill out in the calm, hypnotic undersea environment, and challenge your mind to reassemble the pyramids!
Why similar: Simulation 45.2%, Strategy 37.2%, Indie 17.6%
- #34 Oil Baron
76% matchMostly Negative37% of 49 reviews2018
Dev: GiBarPub: RoBot
Windows
The game has 7 locations with special tasks. You must fulfill them until the end of the day. It can be used to collect N amount of oil or earn several thousand $. To start playing, you need to choose the complexity of the game. There are 5 difficulty levels (easy-normal-difficult-very complicated-insane).
Why similar: Simulation 45.6%, Strategy 35.8%, Indie 18.6%
- #35 TOYTANK
78% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: Pudding
Windows
First-person haptic turn-based VR game using PC / HTC-Vive
Why similar: Simulation 46%, Strategy 36%, Indie 18%
- #36 BIGHARDSUN
64% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pavel Smushkovich
Windows
You were exiled to an old castle in the desert. Command people, monitor their condition, explore, improve the castle, and make tough decisions - all to survive! And while you're struggling with the hottest summer, the temperature is only rising, and the storms won't subside.
Why similar: Simulation 45.2%, Strategy 37.2%, Indie 17.6%
- #37 My Factory 我的工厂
76% matchMixed53% of 78 reviews2017
Dev: Great God
Windows
末日之后,重建工厂。研发科技,加强武装。收集材料,生产发财。
Why similar: Simulation 46.3%, Strategy 36.4%, Indie 17.3%
- #38 Space Battle Core
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Korion
Windows · Mac · Linux
Space Battle Core is a new 4X sci-fi game combining turn based hex combat gameplay with a real-time exploration experience.After the Earth’s demise, it is your task to recreate and spread human civilization in space.
Why similar: Simulation 45.4%, Strategy 37.4%, Indie 17.2%
- #39 Karma
77% matchMostly Negative24% of 46 reviews2015
Dev: WnMStudio
Windows · Linux
A life-sim game with a story which is difficult to understand. Live and find the truth.
Why similar: Simulation 45.6%, Strategy 35.8%, Indie 18.6%
- #40 Factory Manager
74% matchMixed55% of 20 reviews2018
Dev: StainlessHeart
Windows
Factory Manager is a game about development of your own manufacturing business from scratch. You are going to take loans, hire stuff, buy machines and materials, produce goods according to the recipes and be prepared for the various risks inherent in any business.
Why similar: Simulation 46.3%, Strategy 36.5%, Indie 17.3%
- #41 Texas Holdem Poker: Solo King
72% matchMixed58% of 57 reviews2020
Dev: sun xiaodong
Windows · Mac
SoloKing Poker - A professional poker AI game. Includes a suite of poker GTO calculation tools: win rate calculator, draw calculator, and EV calculator. Professional-level poker AI opponents. It teaches you one thing: 1: How pro players play Texas Hold'em.
Why similar: Simulation 39.4%, Strategy 32%, Indie 15.8%, Adventure 12.8%
- #42 Hacker Series
75% matchMostly Negative38% of 29 reviews2016
Dev: exosyphen studios
Windows
Play the 4 original hacking simulation games developed by exosyphen studios, between 2002 and 2005
Why similar: Simulation 46.3%, Strategy 36.4%, Indie 17.3%
- #43 CitiesCorp Concept - Build Everything on Your Own
75% matchMixed45% of 11 reviews2016
Dev: SaintWorksPub: SaintBunny
Windows
CitiesCorp Concept: Design buildings, manage economy and cope with traffic.A sandbox city building simulation.
Why similar: Simulation 46.3%, Strategy 36.4%, Indie 17.3%
- #44 Onslaught: Armoured Assault
71% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: Lazy Friday Studio
Windows
Survive the endless onslaught of space, as you create your fleet to take down aliens, pirates and the unknown.
Why similar: Simulation 44.9%, Strategy 37%, Indie 18.1%
- #45 Jump To Die!!
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 91 reviews2017
Dev: WnMStudio
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Now you have a chance to operate your own company....of suicide!
Why similar: Simulation 45.9%, Strategy 36.7%, Indie 17.4%
- #46 Dream Factory
74% matchVery Negative18% of 87 reviews2015
Dev: The Tambourine
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Sitting in front of a screen or TV you might think that the process behind filming and producing a movie is a piece of cake. Try and play Dream Factory first. With this Filming Simulator you will ‘dive’ headfirst into the busy world of movie making. Our approach is to look at the industry in an ironic way.
Why similar: Simulation 46.3%, Strategy 36.5%, Indie 17.3%
- #47 TownCraft
73% matchMixed40% of 105 reviews2015
Dev: Flat Earth Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
TownCraft is a chill-out crafting and city-building game. Instead of just surviving, you must turn your empty plot of land and its rarely-used road into a bustling town full of shops, workers and taverns.
Why similar: Simulation 45.5%, Strategy 36%, Indie 18.4%
- #48 Crypto Crisis: Education Edition
69% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: Armoured Beans
Windows · Mac · Linux
Let's help Principal Trotter and technology teacher Kieran build the school of the future. The Education Edition is a simplified and easier to play version of the original Crypto Crisis that has been designed for a younger audience and more casual players.
Why similar: Simulation 45.2%, Strategy 37.2%, Indie 17.6%
- #49 The Perfect Concept
57% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Unit Zero Studio
Windows
This is a short horror game, that delves into the mind of a indie game developer, making his second game.
Why similar: Simulation 57.2%, Indie 22.3%, Violent 10.6%, Psychological Horror 9.4%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #50 One Night Two Crazies
70% matchVery Positive81% of 57 reviews2016
Dev: chris_antoni
Windows
Enjoy a simple, fun, and occasionally frightening simulation. Fun for all ages provided you can handle the scares. No gore, no violence. Just girlish yells followed immediately by nervous laughter.
Why similar: Simulation 44.8%, Strategy 36.9%, Indie 18.3%
- #51 INVISIBLE
57% matchNo user reviews
Windows
All of them who hurt me have disappeared But the hatred and revenge for them have not vanished
Why similar: Simulation 28.6%, Violent 14.3%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Indie 11.5%, Adventure 9.9%
- #52 Movie Maven: A Tycoon Game
56% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chapultepec Studios
Windows · Mac
With Movie Maven Tycoon lead a mini-major studio to success in an engaging and fully simulated box office environment. Avoid bankruptcy and grow by building up a roster of capable actors, producing ever larger films, securing valuable screenplays, and attracting the best directors.
Why similar: Simulation 42.3%, Strategy 35.5%, Indie 16.5%, Strategy RPG 5.3%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #53 TinyWar high-speed
69% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2018
Dev: Masakazu YanaiPub: Rutenn no oheya
Windows
8bit style RTS! You can win at high speed by a speed button. You can win a stage in 5-10 minutes. Easy operation. Your color is "Red". You build "Factory". -> Creates Units! You build "Fortress". -> Atacks Units! When you occupy all towns, you win. You get Buildings and Special Powers.
Why similar: Simulation 45.2%, Strategy 37.2%, Indie 17.6%
- #54 Lem-Amaze!
56% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ZaxtorGameS
Windows
In Lem-Amaze, you'll play as Franz who has been selling lemonade for years seeking his treasure. While making money from thirsty customers is nice, the prize Franz truly seeks is a red haired beauty he's been hopelessly in love with since his early teens. Can you help win the heart of Maggie?
Why similar: Simulation 39.2%, Strategy 32.3%, Indie 15.3%, Adventure 13.1%
- #55 Buy Low Sell High
69% matchMixed53% of 17 reviews2018
Dev: Red Fox Studios
Windows
Buy Low Sell High is a stock market game made to be easy to learn, fast-paced, and fun. The goal is to make as much money as you can starting with just $5,000. Good luck, have fun!
Why similar: Simulation 45.2%, Strategy 37.2%, Indie 17.6%