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Games Like Game Corp DX

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

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Manage your Game Studio, earn big bucks, impress the critics, beat rival studios and clean up at the awards!

Reviews: Very Positive — 88% — of 3,083 reviews
Released: 2015-10-02
Developer: Endless Loop Studios
Genres: Indie, Simulation
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 4.6 hrs
Mean playtime: 6.2 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 92%

Overview

Game Corp DX is a charming, accessible, and fast-paced take on the game development management genre that balances deep strategy with a lighthearted, 2D aesthetic. These recommendations focus on titles that capture that same satisfying loop of building, optimizing, and growing a business, ranging from direct game-development simulators to broader management and tycoon experiences.

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  1. #1 Game Dev Tycoon
    97% 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 53.7%, Simulation 16.3%, Economy 15.6%, Strategy 3.8%, Indie 3%

    Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive game development simulator that mirrors the progression and decision-making loop found in Game Corp DX.

  2. #2 Mad Games Tycoon 2
    96% matchVery Positive94% of 7,570 reviews2023
    Dev: Eggcode
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 36.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Start your own game development studio in 1976. Build your own offices, production facilities and server rooms. Develop the games of your dreams and produce the next next-gen console. Rise from a small garage company to a huge corporation.

    Why similar: Management 30.5%, Game Development 25%, Economy 23.7%, Simulation 7.9%, Building 4.8%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers a more complex and modern take on the game development management genre with deep customization and detailed studio building.

  3. #3 Software Inc.
    96% 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: Management 27.6%, Game Development 23.6%, Economy 23.6%, Simulation 8.4%, Building 6.6%

    Why You'll Like It: This title provides a highly detailed simulation of running a software company, focusing on office design and team management.

  4. #4 City Game Studio: Your Game Dev Adventure Begins
    95% matchVery Positive92% of 1,775 reviews2021
    Dev: Binogure Studio 🐺
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Manage a game studio from the dawn of the gaming industry in 1976. Your journey starts with small indie titles and grows into a gaming empire. Develop, design, and conquer the industry. From humble beginnings to gaming legend – it’s your story, your studio, your legacy!

    Why similar: Management 26.9%, Game Development 26.8%, Economy 23.7%, Simulation 8.5%, Strategy 3.9%

    Why You'll Like It: It captures the essence of starting a small indie studio and growing it into a massive publisher with a focus on game development cycles.

  5. #5 Game Dev Studio
    94% 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: Management 35.7%, Economy 22%, Simulation 18.7%, Strategy 7.2%, Indie 4.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A straightforward and accessible management game that focuses on the core pillars of game development and studio growth.

  6. #6 Startup Company
    94% 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: Management 46.1%, Economy 27%, Simulation 12.9%, Strategy 4%, Building 3.3%

    Why You'll Like It: This game shifts the focus to web development, offering a similar management experience centered on hiring, product development, and scaling a business.

  7. #7 Little Big Workshop
    93% matchVery Positive84% of 3,350 reviews2019
    Dev: Mirage Game StudiosPub: HandyGames
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Manage your workers, stations, machines and create awesome stuff as your little big workshop grows into your dream factory!

    Why similar: Management 34.2%, Economy 21.2%, Simulation 20.3%, Strategy 8.4%, Building 7.7%

    Why You'll Like It: It features a charming 2D-style aesthetic and focuses on managing a production line, which feels very similar to the management loop of Game Corp DX.

  8. #8 Two Point Hospital
    92% matchVery Positive92% of 34,380 reviews2018
    Dev: Two Point StudiosPub: SEGA
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 34.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Design stunning hospitals, cure peculiar illnesses and manage troublesome staff as you spread your budding healthcare organisation across Two Point County.

    Why similar: Management 52.8%, Simulation 20.1%, Building 10.9%, Sandbox 4.6%, Strategy 3.3%

    Why You'll Like It: While the theme differs, it shares the same satisfying management, room-building, and staff-optimization mechanics found in top-tier tycoon games.

  9. #9 Big Ambitions
    91% 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: Management 49%, Economy 34.8%, Simulation 10.6%, Sandbox 4.5%, Singleplayer 1.1%

    Why You'll Like It: An expansive business simulator that allows you to manage multiple types of companies in a city, offering a deeper scale of economic management.

  10. #10 Project Highrise
    91% matchVery Positive85% of 4,730 reviews2016
    Dev: SomaSimPub: Kasedo Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 32.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Project Highrise is a skyscraper construction and management sim...

    Why similar: Management 46.8%, Simulation 15.1%, Economy 12.5%, Building 10.2%, Strategy 5.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the management and construction of a skyscraper, requiring careful planning and resource allocation similar to studio management.

  11. #11 Good Company
    90% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,764 reviews2022
    Dev: Chasing Carrots
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Good Company is an in-depth management sim about building a trail-blazing tech corporation. Assemble complex production lines, manage employee logistics, and sell high-quality products on the market to become the best company in the whole county!

    Why similar: Management 34.8%, Economy 31.3%, Simulation 11%, Building 8.9%, Sandbox 7.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the logistics of building a tech company, requiring players to manage production chains and staff efficiency.

  12. #12 SimAirport
    89% matchMostly Positive79% of 4,012 reviews2020
    Dev: LVGameDev LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 21.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Build & Manage Your Airport. An International Hub or a Regional Masterpiece -- it's up to you. Buy more land to scale out, or escalators to scale up with MULTIPLE FLOORS. You're in full control in this modern business management tycoon!

    Why similar: Management 33.1%, Economy 29.3%, Simulation 9.1%, Building 8.3%, Sandbox 6.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A deep management simulation that tasks you with building and running an airport, emphasizing efficiency and passenger satisfaction.

  13. #13 Arcade Tycoon ™ : Simulation Game
    89% matchVery Positive81% of 531 reviews2021
    Dev: Squidpunch StudiosPub: Vincent Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    Build stunning Arcade Centre’s, purchase a range of arcades machines, manage troublesome staff in this colourful and humorous simulation management game. Inspired by Two Point Hospital, Let's Build A Zoo and Megaquarium.

    Why similar: Management 31.5%, Economy 27.1%, Simulation 10%, Building 7.6%, Sandbox 6.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the management of an arcade, providing a nostalgic and fun business-building experience.

  14. #14 Megaquarium
    88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,644 reviews2018
    Dev: Twice Circled
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    The public aquarium simulator. Design your displays, look after your fish, manage your staff and keep your guests happy! It's all in a day's work as the curator of your very own Megaquarium.

    Why similar: Management 36.4%, Economy 18.3%, Simulation 13%, Building 10%, Sandbox 8.3%

    Why You'll Like It: This management game emphasizes layout design and economic balance, providing a relaxing yet engaging experience similar to the seed game.

  15. #15 Two Point Campus
    87% matchVery Positive88% of 7,816 reviews2022
    Dev: Two Point StudiosPub: SEGA
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Build the university of your dreams with Two Point Campus, the sim with a twist from the makers of Two Point Hospital. Build, hire staff and run an academic institution packed with wild courses.

    Why similar: Management 44.7%, Simulation 12.9%, Economy 11.4%, Building 9.2%, Sandbox 6.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers a polished management experience where you build and run a university, sharing the same lighthearted humor and strategic depth as other top-tier tycoons.

  16. #16 Prison Architect
    86% matchVery Positive89% of 73,112 reviews2015
    Dev: Introversion SoftwarePub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 30.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Only the world’s most ruthless Warden can contain the world’s most ruthless inmates. Design and develop your personalized penitentiary in Prison Architect.

    Why similar: Management 34.6%, Economy 19.7%, Simulation 12.9%, Building 9.9%, Sandbox 8.1%

    Why You'll Like It: While thematicly different, its grid-based building and staff management systems are hallmarks of the genre that Game Corp DX fans will appreciate.

  17. #17 Holy Potatoes! A Weapon Shop?!
    86% matchMostly Positive71% of 2,067 reviews2015
    Dev: Daylight StudiosPub: Daedalic Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Holy Potatoes! A Weapon Shop?! is a wacky simulation game where you manage your very own weapon shop and expand its business across an incredible potato world.Use your potato smiths to forge weapons and sell them to questing heroes.

    Why similar: Management 67.2%, Simulation 19.2%, Indie 5.5%, Casual 3.5%, Funny 3%

    Why You'll Like It: Shares the quirky, indie aesthetic and management focus of Game Corp DX while applying it to a fantasy crafting setting.

  18. #18 Coffee Shop Tycoon
    84% matchVery Positive85% of 596 reviews2022
    Dev: Riff Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Manage your own coffee shop and control every detail to make it the most popular one in town! Roast your own beans and create your recipes. Hire and train your staff, manage your economy and marketing, and destroy your competition to become the ultimate legal coffee monopoly in Coffee Shop Tycoon.

    Why similar: Management 39.4%, Economy 24.6%, Simulation 13.1%, Strategy 5.2%, Building 4.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A straightforward management game where you build your coffee empire, focusing on supply chains and customer satisfaction.

  19. #19 Tech Corp.
    85% matchMostly Negative33% of 261 reviews2019
    Dev: Mardonpol Inc.Pub: 2tainment GmbH
    Windows

    Tech Corp. is a game where you try to become the biggest tech company in the world . Your goal is to become the next big shot in the tech industry. The game also takes place through history. Starting in the early 90's and going to present time.

    Why similar: Management 38.4%, Economy 25%, Simulation 17.7%, Strategy 8.1%, Sandbox 3.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the hardware side of the tech industry, requiring players to design products and manage a growing workforce.

  20. #20 Tavern Tycoon - Dragon's Hangover
    84% matchMixed67% of 832 reviews2019
    Dev: Terapoly
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Run your fantasy RPG tavern - let travellers take shelter for the night and serve 'em the best mead of their life with a good dose of humor.

    Why similar: Management 63%, Simulation 20.4%, Strategy 7.9%, Building 4.4%, Indie 4.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A management game that focuses on building and maintaining a tavern, offering a similar casual yet strategic gameplay loop.

  21. #21 Game Dev Masters
    82% matchVery Positive84% of 193 reviews2022
    Dev: Ryan SaundersPub: One Man Media
    Windows

    It's time to become the Game Developer you always wanted to be. Make use of a large array of features, and player skills to create stunning 10 / 10 games. Compete with and eventually acquire other dynamic Ai Studio's. Raise the talent of your team and studio's in an effort to dominate the market.

    Why similar: Management 28.8%, Game Development 27.9%, Economy 25.1%, Simulation 9.4%, Sandbox 5.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A dedicated game development simulator that emphasizes the progression from a garage developer to a global studio.

  22. #22 Empire TV Tycoon
    83% matchMostly Positive79% of 891 reviews2015
    Dev: Dreamsite Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Empire TV Tycoon is a game in which you manage a TV channel and fight for audiences taking decisions that will project your channel to fame and fortune.You will decide the content of your channel, select advertisers, hire workers, make your own productions, hire actors, and engage in much more activities!

    Why similar: Management 42.5%, Economy 31.1%, Simulation 8.9%, Strategy 4.7%, 2D 3.3%

    Why You'll Like It: While focused on television, the management of content production and scheduling is highly reminiscent of the game development process.

  23. #23 Game Builder Tycoon
    81% matchMostly Positive78% of 137 reviews2024
    Dev: AM PlayhousePub: PlayWay S.A.
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    In Game Builder Tycoon, begin as an indie game developer. Personalize your character, craft hit games, manage marketing, research stuff and manage a skilled team. Overcome competition to guide your game development studio to global recognition and dominate the gaming industry.

    Why similar: Game Development 27.7%, Management 24.8%, Economy 23%, Simulation 9.1%, Sandbox 4.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the game development genre that focuses on the creative process of building software in a competitive market.

  24. #24 Mad Games Tycoon
    81% 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: Management 43.1%, Economy 25.8%, Simulation 10.9%, Building 6.8%, Sandbox 5.2%

    Why You'll Like It: The original predecessor to the sequel, offering a solid and well-regarded foundation for game development management.

  25. #25 Startup Freak
    82% 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 36%, Economy 20.3%, Simulation 19.4%, Strategy 8.8%, Indie 5.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A management game that captures the high-pressure environment of a tech startup with a focus on indie-style development.

  26. #26 Game Dev Story
    79% matchVery Positive91% of 1,365 reviews2022
    Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 22.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Work hard and you may reach the top of the video game industry!

    Why similar: Management 36.1%, Game Development 34.1%, Building 9%, Simulation 8.3%, Strategy 4.6%

    Why You'll Like It: The classic mobile-to-PC port that defined the game development management genre with its simple, addictive 2D gameplay.

  27. #27 Battle Royale Tycoon
    80% matchMixed69% of 513 reviews2019
    Dev: Endless Loop Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Design and build arenas for your guests to fight in, keep them happy, your workers paid and make a profit!

    Why similar: Management 38.5%, Economy 23.4%, Simulation 15.5%, Strategy 6.6%, Sandbox 6.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Allows you to design and manage your own battle royale arenas, blending building mechanics with business management.

  28. #28 Chef: A Restaurant Tycoon Game
    79% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,478 reviews2020
    Dev: Innervoid InteractivePub: Digital Tribe
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Chef is a Restaurant Management game in which you create your own character, acquire supreme cooking skills, customize restaurants, design unique menus, and devise innovative recipes with a realistic editor.

    Why similar: Management 68%, Simulation 20%, Sandbox 5.1%, Relaxing 3.4%, Indie 2.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep dive into restaurant management with a focus on customization and menu creation that mirrors the creative aspects of game development.

  29. #29 Rise of Industry
    78% 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: Management 39.7%, Economy 32.2%, Simulation 11.2%, Strategy 5.7%, Building 4.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A more complex economic simulator that focuses on supply chains and production, perfect for players who want to scale up their management skills.

  30. #30 Automachef
    78% matchMostly Positive72% of 908 reviews2019
    Dev: Rhombico GamesPub: Team17 Digital Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Welcome to Automachef, a resource management puzzler where you design kitchens, program machinery and watch your genius come to life! It’s time to engineer tomorrow’s kitchen, today!

    Why similar: Simulation 51.1%, Management 25%, Indie 13.8%, Funny 5.9%, Strategy 3.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the puzzle-like optimization of kitchen automation, which will appeal to players who enjoy the efficiency-focused aspects of management games.

  31. #31 Game Builder Tycoon - Prologue
    77% matchMixed61% of 66 reviews2024
    Dev: AM PlayhousePub: PlayWay S.A.
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Game Builder Tycoon - Prologue is a free simulation game in which you begin your journey as an indie game developer. Personalize your character, craft hit games, manage marketing and research stuff. Create best game on the planet!

    Why similar: Game Development 25.1%, Management 24.8%, Economy 21%, Simulation 7.2%, Building 5.4%

  32. #32 Blueprint Tycoon
    77% matchVery Positive82% of 1,097 reviews2016
    Dev: Endless Loop Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Build your settlement, gather goods, ensure maximum efficiency and make a profit!

    Why similar: Management 46.3%, Economy 20.5%, Simulation 14%, Sandbox 4.4%, Strategy 3.8%

  33. #33 The Executive - Movie Industry Tycoon
    75% matchVery Positive80% of 1,036 reviews2025
    Dev: Aniki GamesPub: Goblinz Publishing
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Shape the history of the Hollywood movie industry in this sandbox business simulation game. Create the movies you've always wanted to see, hire the best team, research cutting-edge technologies, and dominate the Box Office. Can you rise from a small studio to a Hollywood giant?

    Why similar: Management 35.8%, Economy 25.5%, Simulation 10.2%, Building 5.8%, Sandbox 5.7%

  34. #34 Gamer Career Tycoon
    76% matchVery Positive81% of 289 reviews2018
    Dev: Raptor Claw Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Start your life as a simple gamer in the year 2000. Find popular games to stream or compete in 8 different Esports. Who will you be? Play your career and story. Can you become the most famous broadcaster or the best progamer in the world?

    Why similar: Management 32%, Economy 25.9%, Simulation 20.7%, Casual 6.2%, Indie 5.8%

  35. #35 Disco Simulator
    74% matchMostly Positive76% of 211 reviews2024
    Dev: Games Incubator
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    Disco Simulator is a tycoon type game based on club management. Your task will be to set up the club from scratch, put up walls, arrange furniture, hire staff, plan events, invite artists, put on concerts. Create your own club!

    Why similar: Management 35.2%, Economy 27.1%, Simulation 12.1%, Building 5.7%, Strategy 4.4%

  36. #36 PC Tycoon 2
    73% matchVery Positive80% of 315 reviews2024
    Dev: Insignis Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Manage your computer company and develop your PC components, create your own laptop, monitor, develop an interactive operating system or build your PC. Research new technologies, improve your office and your factory, hire the best employees, buy other companies and build your computer empire!

    Why similar: Economy 30.3%, Management 25.7%, Game Development 24.7%, Sandbox 6.7%, Simulation 6.2%

  37. #37 CoffeeBiz Tycoon
    76% 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: Management 41%, Economy 24.5%, Simulation 16.9%, Strategy 7%, Indie 4.2%

  38. #38 News Tower
    69% 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 40%, Economy 22.9%, Simulation 10.9%, Sandbox 6.7%, Building 6.4%

  39. #39 Game Tycoon 2
    75% matchMixed49% of 248 reviews2016
    Dev: Sunlight Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    In Game Tycoon 2 you find yourself in the middle of the big players. Get into the act and experience the fascination of the game development. Reach your goal and become the Game Tycoon!

    Why similar: Game Development 29.1%, Management 28.6%, Economy 19.6%, Simulation 10%, Strategy 4.6%

  40. #40 Comic Book Tycoon
    74% matchMixed43% of 53 reviews2020
    Dev: True Seria
    Windows

    Start out as comic artist in small room and draw best comic you can and show off your work, replay the history of the comic industry., your decisions will make or break your studio. Create bestselling comics and become immortal with your stories.

    Why similar: Simulation 25.5%, Management 25.3%, Economy 15.4%, Strategy 12.3%, Indie 7.6%

  41. #41 老板,游戏凉了!- Game Company Simulator: back to 2000
    73% matchMixed65% of 232 reviews2021
    Dev: Fate Game Studio
    Windows

    “Game Company Simulator:back to 2000” is a game development company to establish a management game. Employ employees, balance pressure and output, develop new game types, produce highly praised games, release and earn revenue, gain game fans, and continuously sell the game to the global market.

    Why similar: Management 55.2%, Simulation 28.9%, Relaxing 6%, 2D 5.7%, Indie 2.7%

  42. #42 Showrunner
    72% matchMostly Positive73% of 109 reviews2023
    Dev: Inexplicable Games
    Windows

    Create and run your own TV show! An isometric management game where you craft scripts, populate your world with characters and cast actors to play them. Hire and manage staff, develop your studio and gain a dedicated following.

    Why similar: Management 42.1%, Economy 23.8%, Simulation 19.9%, Strategy 7.7%, Funny 2.5%

  43. #43 Mall Craze
    72% matchMixed54% of 67 reviews2023
    Dev: Milan Timčenko
    Windows

    Build, Customize & Manage your own shopping center! Choose from modern gaming hardware store to cozy flower shop. Hire skilled cashiers, secure financing through bank loans, and launch strategic advertising campaigns to make your mall thrive!

    Why similar: Management 34.4%, Economy 26.9%, Simulation 10.8%, Building 9.4%, Sandbox 7.1%

  44. #44 MMORPG Tycoon 2
    70% matchVery Positive86% of 3,013 reviews2020
    Dev: VectorStorm Pty Ltd
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    MMORPG Tycoon 2 is a single-player world-builder game about creating the greatest MMORPG of all time – yours.

    Why similar: Game Development 28.8%, Management 26.1%, Economy 22.3%, Simulation 8%, Sandbox 5.9%

  45. #45 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: Management 41.6%, Economy 32.7%, Simulation 25.7%

  46. #46 Hotel Architect
    67% matchVery Positive94% of 1,342 reviews2025
    Dev: Pathos InteractivePub: Wired Productions
    Windows
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Step into the shoes of a hotel owner as you design, build, and manage grand hotels around the world. Juggle demanding guests, frantic logistics, and plenty of unexpected surprises in Hotel Architect; the ultimate hotel construction and tycoon management game!

    Why similar: Management 30.5%, Economy 26.4%, Simulation 10.2%, Building 7.8%, Sandbox 6.6%

  47. #47 Production Line : Car factory simulation
    69% matchVery Positive82% of 3,465 reviews2019
    Dev: Positech Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Production line is the new car factory management/simulation/tycoon game that pushes your organisational and entrepreneurship skills to the limit. Can you build the ultimate optimised, free-flowing car production line whilst beating the competition and still turn a profit?

    Why similar: Management 40.8%, Economy 25.8%, Simulation 10.7%, Building 7%, Sandbox 5.3%

  48. #48 Academia : School Simulator
    68% matchVery Positive86% of 3,008 reviews2021
    Dev: Squeaky Wheel Studio IncPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Design, build, and manage a high school with terrific teachers and fantastic facilities or simply let your students poop in the bushes? Academia : School Simulator is a management/tycoon game where you get to decide!

    Why similar: Management 37.1%, Economy 27.9%, Simulation 10.3%, Building 8.2%, Sandbox 6.3%

  49. #49 GamersGoMakers
    71% matchMostly Positive77% of 399 reviews2014
    Dev: gnifrebel Games UG
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    In GamersGoMakers, you found a little company creating the first video games in history. Create your first game with only basic sound and simple graphics available in the year 1980. You´re one of the pioneers entering the rising global market for computer games.

    Why similar: Management 35.3%, Game Development 25%, Simulation 17.8%, Economy 9.5%, Strategy 5.8%

  50. #50 Arcadecraft
    71% matchMixed56% of 152 reviews2014
    Dev: Firebase Industries Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%

    Enter the exciting world of Arcade ownership! Play through the 1980's arcade revolution by buying arcade machines for your customers to play! Customize your arcade to increase its popularity! Manage your finances, capitalize on newly released games, but beware the pitfalls that could bankrupt you!

    Why similar: Management 42.3%, Simulation 28.5%, Strategy 12.6%, Indie 8.5%, Casual 8.1%

  51. #51 Another Brick in The Mall
    67% matchVery Positive83% of 2,425 reviews2020
    Dev: The Quadsphere
    Windows
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Design, build and manage a giant shopping center. Open shops, supermarkets, restaurants, movie theaters, bowling alleys and more. Hire and manage the best staff for the job and milk your customers for all they're worth!

    Why similar: Management 42.7%, Economy 23.2%, Simulation 12.2%, Building 9.1%, Sandbox 4.2%

  52. #52 Smooth Operators
    70% matchMostly Positive71% of 289 reviews2014
    Dev: Heydeck Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Smooth Operators is an advanced simulation where you take control of a call center company and lead it to financial success! Watch your company become alive and grow while your building reach the highest skyline. What type of CEO will you be?

    Why similar: Management 55.5%, Simulation 22.3%, Strategy 9.9%, Indie 5.7%, Casual 5.5%

  53. #53 Two Point Museum
    63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 11,346 reviews2025
    Dev: Two Point StudiosPub: SEGA
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 24.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Curate and manage incredible museums! Explore to discover amazing artifacts. Design and refine the layout, keep staff happy, guests entertained, donations plentiful… and children off the exhibits

    Why similar: Management 28.1%, Economy 22.4%, Simulation 14.9%, Building 10.2%, Sandbox 7.5%

  54. #54 Grocery Store Tycoon
    66% 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: Management 39.8%, Economy 36.3%, Simulation 14.4%, Relaxing 4.6%, Indie 2%

  55. #55 Dev Inc
    69% matchMixed60% of 86 reviews2021
    Dev: Huntah
    Windows

    An in depth game development simulation game

    Why similar: Game Development 37.1%, Economy 25.2%, Management 18.3%, Simulation 11.8%, Point & Click 4.2%

  56. #56 Shoppe Keep
    68% matchMixed62% of 2,877 reviews2016
    Dev: Strange FirePub: Excalibur Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 32.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Run an adventurers shop – a serious business in a fantasy environment. Stock your store with dangerous weapons, fancy hats, sturdy armour and magical potions.

    Why similar: Management 49.4%, Simulation 22.7%, Economy 19%, Indie 5.1%, Sandbox 2.5%

  57. #57 Tube Tycoon
    68% matchMostly Positive77% of 600 reviews2018
    Dev: Teal Fire
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    The only game of its kind where you can feel like a real internet celebrity! Record videos, interact with your subscribers, buy better equipment and gain fame!

    Why similar: Management 49.3%, Simulation 24.5%, Strategy 11%, Casual 6.7%, Indie 6.3%

  58. #58 Game Tycoon 1.5
    71% matchOverwhelmingly Negative15% of 663 reviews2014
    Dev: Sunlight Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Welcome to the Game Industry!The year is 1982. Three young entrepreneurs discover the computer and potential to strike it rich in the Games Industry! Their love for computer games is a common bond that they all share but they are also in fierce competition with one another in a race to build a successful Games Development House…They...

    Why similar: Simulation 37.8%, Management 37.7%, Economy 14.3%, Strategy 10.2%

  59. #59 AdVenture Capitalist
    64% matchVery Positive88% of 59,967 reviews2015
    Dev: Hyper Hippo Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 67.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Welcome, eager young investor, to AdVenture Capitalist! Arguably the world's greatest Capitalism simulator!

    Why similar: Management 44.8%, Simulation 14%, Relaxing 8%, Strategy 6.9%, Point & Click 6%

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