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  1. #1 GamersGoMakers
    97% 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: Game Development 45.8%, Simulation 20.1%, Management 15.9%, Strategy 13.7%, Indie 2.4%

  2. #2 Star of Games
    96% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Velo GamesPub: Infini Fun
    Windows

    Ever dreamed of creating a genre-defining masterpiece? Star of Games is a next-gen simulation management game centered on game dev. You'll act as an aspiring developer, starting from a humble garage startup and embarking on a glorious journey—from recreating classics to forging your own legends.

    Why similar: Game Development 50.2%, Simulation 14.4%, Strategy 12.8%, Building 11.1%, Management 10.4%

  3. #3 Arma 3 Tools
    96% matchVery Positive87% of 534 reviews
    Dev: Bohemia Interactive
    Windows

    A complete tools suite for the Real Virtuality game engine powering Arma 3.

    Why similar: Game Development 100%

  4. #4 游戏梦之路 / game dream journey
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: StarTraceark
    Windows

    Forge Your Dream Games, Build a Legendary Studio! Unearth and cultivate talented employees, leading your team through countless critical decisions as you rise from obscurity to claim the coveted Game of the Year award. This is your path to becoming a legend. Are you ready to write your own chapter?

    Why similar: Game Development 51%, Simulation 17.9%, Strategy 15.5%, Management 11.1%, Casual 3.3%

  5. #5 Arma 3 Samples
    95% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews
    Dev: Bohemia Interactive
    Windows

    Samples of assets for Arma 3 which provide a starting point for community members who want to create their own assets for the game. They cover a broad spectrum of topics, from scenario design to mod making.

    Why similar: Game Development 100%

  6. #6 Roulette Simulator 2024
    94% matchMixed55% of 11 reviews2023
    Dev: FlagmanJeremy
    Windows

    Roulette Simulator 2024 presents players with the greatest modern Roulette gambling simulation. Experience the highs and the lows in real time as you try to beat the roulette wheel during the intensity of each spin!

    Why similar: Game Development 73.3%, Simulation 22.3%, Indie 3.3%, Singleplayer 1%

  7. #7 游戏匠心 Game Company Simulator
    93% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Cheese Power
    Windows

    Choose a different life to run a game company, and your business can spread across any game-related industries such as game development, engine development, game console development, etc., creating the best game company in your heart.

    Why similar: Game Development 70.2%, Simulation 23.3%, Casual 4.1%, Singleplayer 1.2%, Indie 1.2%

  8. #8 Game Builder Tycoon - Prologue
    92% 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 50%, Management 12.1%, Building 11.6%, Simulation 8.8%, Strategy 8.3%

  9. #9 GameMaker 25th Anniversary
    91% matchMostly Positive71% of 51 reviews2024
    Dev: YoYo Games Ltd.
    Windows · Mac

    Join us in celebrating twenty five years of GameMaker with GameMaker 25th Anniversary! A fun look at the process behind creating the world's greatest 2D Game Engine! Manage your development house, keep your employees happy, and squash bugs as they come up!

    Why similar: Game Development 56.6%, Management 11.8%, Simulation 11.2%, Strategy 10.2%, Building 7.9%

  10. #10 GameOn!
    90% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Plum Multimedia
    Windows

    Build and manage your dream game studio! Create hit games, develop custom hardware, generate posters for each title, manage your team’s needs, decide on company policies, follow market trends, decorate your studio and see it in first-person! Your legacy starts now — GameOn!

    Why similar: Game Development 60.5%, Management 15%, Simulation 14%, Strategy 7.2%, Indie 2%

  11. #11 Game Corp DX
    91% 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: Game Development 39.9%, Management 25.7%, Simulation 15.6%, Strategy 7.3%, Building 7.1%

  12. #12 Modern Game Tycoon
    89% matchMostly Negative23% of 13 reviews2021
    Dev: NordCode
    Windows · Linux

    You are an aspiring game developer in 2000. Hire personal, expand offices, design the games of your dreams and try to make money from them. Reach as high as you can. From a small company to a huge corporation.

    Why similar: Game Development 64.9%, Simulation 15.3%, Strategy 11.7%, Management 6.9%, Indie 0.7%

  13. #13 SPECIAL FORCE VR: INFINITY WAR
    89% matchMixed65% of 59 reviews2019
    Dev: Dragonfly GF Co., Ltd.
    Windows

    SPECIAL FORCE VR: INFINITY WAR is a tactical multiplayer, being developed for virtual reality head mounted displays. It combines VR's realistic combat style and convenience with a high level of combat experience. Let's become the best Special Forces by using firearms and throwing grenades like in real!

    Why similar: Game Development 68.7%, Strategy 31.3%

  14. #14 EndlessRunner
    87% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Luke A'Court
    Windows

    This is a Endless Runner game which is an addictive game for ages 3+

    Why similar: Game Development 68.1%, Strategy 30.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%

  15. #15 Villa's Blinds
    86% matchVery Positive80% of 212 reviews2022
    Dev: Çamlıca GameLabPub: Neuron Entertainment
    Windows

    Hello graduates! You have a degree on computer engineering and you can’t find a job? Start now to develop a game in your rental garage. Advertise them and gather your own fan base. Earn your pocket money! Of course, you won’t live in this garbage dump till the end!

    Why similar: Game Development 57.3%, Management 14.6%, Simulation 14.1%, Strategy 8.3%, Casual 2.7%

  16. #16 Mad Games Tycoon 2
    84% 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: Game Development 48.9%, Management 14.7%, Building 10.2%, Simulation 9.5%, Strategy 8.1%

  17. #17 Manifest Anything
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Manifest Labs
    Windows

    An AI-powered simulation sandbox where players generate, explore, and play games created in real time.

    Why similar: Game Development 71.9%, Simulation 25.7%, Indie 1.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%

  18. #18 DATA DUTY
    84% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Grudgieson
    Windows

    Congratulations on your new position as Chief Technology Officer of Dubitably Data! Learn about cybersecurity as you survive cyber-based disasters, complete objectives, explore, and interact with the custom 3D office environment! All in a fun little indie game!

    Why similar: Game Development 67.5%, Simulation 17.3%, Management 11%, Casual 2.5%, Singleplayer 0.9%

  19. #19 Game Tycoon 2
    85% 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 53.6%, Management 12.9%, Simulation 11.3%, Strategy 10.9%, Building 8.9%

  20. #20 The Con Simulator
    82% matchNegative15% of 27 reviews2021
    Dev: Dreampunk Helix
    Windows · Mac

    The Con Simulator is a simulation game for players who are dreaming about organizing their own comic con! (。・ω・)ノ゙

    Why similar: Simulation 35.4%, Strategy 34%, Building 14.7%, Management 10.9%, Indie 5%

  21. #21 Ant War: Domination
    83% matchMixed58% of 250 reviews2015
    Dev: Anarchy Enterprises
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Emerge from the ant hill with a handful of ants and a dream... to conquer the world. Train your ants, manage their daily workload, and travel across the town in search of new land. Sharpen your pincers and be ready to fight everyone from beetles and slugs, to the town police and the army!

    Why similar: Strategy 25.7%, Simulation 24.8%, Management 19.9%, Building 10.3%, Base Building 8.6%

  22. #22 Preface: Undiscovered World
    81% matchMixed45% of 83 reviews2024
    Dev: PLAYERUNKNOWN Productions
    Windows

    Preface is an immersive tech demo showcasing Melba, PLAYERUNKNOWN Productions' groundbreaking technology generating an Earth-scale world. In this project still in development, experience our machine learning agents creating a planet in real-time, directly on your GPU.

    Why similar: Game Development 94.9%, Casual 5.1%

  23. #23 Surviving Medieval
    82% matchMixed60% of 30 reviews2020
    Dev: Vlasov Tower
    Windows

    Survival strategy with indirect control and tower defense elements. Build and manage your medieval town.

    Why similar: Simulation 26.6%, Strategy 25.9%, Building 16.4%, Base Building 14.8%, Management 12.3%

  24. #24 Adam: Robot World
    81% matchPositive81% of 31 reviews2020
    Dev: ZGame Studio
    Windows

    Build your stronghold and survive in the wasteland world controlled by artificial intelligence. Deal with relationships with other strongholds, develop allies or conquer them. Control pollution and fight against bad weather. Protect your base and destroy your enemy.

    Why similar: Strategy 29%, Simulation 27.5%, Management 19.5%, Base Building 19.5%, Indie 4.4%

  25. #25 Bosslife Office Manager
    80% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Gameshaft StudioPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows

    Set up your own office. Expand your office as you wish. Transform from a small office to a large company.Don't forget to make your employees happy too.

    Why similar: Game Development 58.8%, Management 15.3%, Building 11.9%, Simulation 10.8%, Casual 2.1%

  26. #26 디시인사이드 중붕이의 모험2 (Jungbung's Adventure 2)
    78% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2025
    Dev: SEO SOFT
    Windows

    This is a role-playing game about the adventures of "Kim Jungbung," a game streamer active on DC Inside. It follows a traditional JRPG style where the player engages in conversations with characters to progress through the story.

    Why similar: Game Development 98.8%, Singleplayer 1.2%

  27. #27 Project Highrise
    79% 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 28%, Building 26.7%, Simulation 22.5%, Strategy 18.3%, Base Building 1.4%

  28. #28 Game Giant
    77% match4 user reviews0% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: Turtle Games
    Windows · Linux

    Become the biggest game publisher! Find developers, negotiate contract and market the games. Grow your company and design your offices.

    Why similar: Game Development 39.1%, Simulation 24.1%, Management 14.4%, Building 13.5%, Strategy 7.1%

  29. #29 Card Game Arena
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Little Chicken Game Company
    Windows

    Card Game Arena is a platform for creating, publishing, and playing digital card games. Design complete card games using visual tools, then share and play them online through a shared ecosystem built for fair and competitive play.

    Why similar: Game Development 72.7%, Simulation 12.1%, Strategy 11.6%, Indie 2.6%, Casual 1%

  30. #30 Infinite Game Works Episode 1
    79% match4 user reviews0% of 4 reviews2015
    Dev: Sakura River Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The second game about making games! Care for and build relationships with your teammates! Now with an in-depth game development system, more story (just like you asked for), and more...

    Why similar: Game Development 65.6%, Simulation 29.8%, Indie 4.6%

  31. #31 디시인사이드 중붕이의 모험(Joongboongi's Adventure)
    76% matchMixed65% of 31 reviews2025
    Dev: SEO SOFT
    Windows

    The game genre is a modern role-playing game. You can move around the village using the arrow keys, talk to people, and open treasure chests. You can experience the life of a young person that could happen in reality.

    Why similar: Game Development 98.8%, Singleplayer 1.2%

  32. #32 MMO RPG DEV Tycoon
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Elindery
    Windows · Linux

    Build the MMO of your dreams. Watch bots play it. Join them.

    Why similar: Game Development 40.9%, Management 14.9%, Building 14.2%, Simulation 14.1%, Strategy 12.7%

  33. #33 Game Tech Simulator
    75% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2025
    Dev: Forging Lightning
    Windows

    Running a game studio Forming a team, resolving conflicts, allowing the team to unleash its maximum strength Exploring the market, creating games with higher ratings Unlocking technologies such as information, modularization, AI, collaboration, etc., to enable the studio to grow and expand

    Why similar: Game Development 69.8%, Simulation 15.8%, Strategy 12.7%, Casual 1%, Indie 0.7%

  34. #34 Tavern Tycoon - Dragon's Hangover
    76% 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 35%, Simulation 28.3%, Strategy 23%, Building 10.7%, Indie 3%

  35. #35 DevTycoon
    74% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: Nova Spark Interactive
    Windows · Linux

    DevTycoon is a software development business simulation with a charming pixel art style, which challenges you to build and manage your own company in a world where competition is fierce and the challenges reflect real life.

    Why similar: Game Development 54%, Building 16.4%, Management 13.4%, Strategy 10%, Simulation 5.8%

  36. #36 Game Dev Life
    73% matchNo user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: Pedro Verpha
    Windows

    Build your own game development studio from scratch, create and release games, unlock new tools and platforms, and grow from solo dev to successful company in this lighthearted game dev tycoon sim.

    Why similar: Game Development 72.6%, Management 15.9%, Simulation 6.4%, Casual 2.5%, Indie 1.8%

  37. #37 Software Company
    74% matchMostly Negative32% of 25 reviews2023
    Dev: InkDevStudios
    Windows

    Build your own videogame-studio from the early days of videogaming to the future of the industry. Develop the games of your dreams, take care of your employees and mange your business.

    Why similar: Game Development 63.8%, Management 14.4%, Strategy 10.1%, Simulation 8.4%, Casual 1.6%

  38. #38 Aonar
    72% matchPositive84% of 25 reviews2023
    Dev: Austin Wolfe
    Windows

    This is an immersive cinematic storytelling experience based on Scottish folklore. Become a part of the lighthouse keeper's story, and take a journey with him on the Scottish Isles. This is an exploratory application.

    Why similar: Game Development 54.1%, Simulation 39.7%, Indie 6.1%

  39. #39 Game Builder Tycoon
    71% 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 61.4%, Management 13.5%, Simulation 12.5%, Strategy 9.7%, Casual 2.1%

  40. #40 Startup Freak
    72% 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: Simulation 30.2%, Strategy 28.7%, Management 22.4%, Building 13.4%, Indie 4.3%

  41. #41 GOTY
    69% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Savepoint
    Windows

    "Indie game team of hardship and adversity. Make the best game ever!" You become the head of the indie game development team. Let's develop a game with the goal of GOTY, the best award in the game industry. Create a game through defense, run a team, and aim for the best award.

    Why similar: Game Development 63.1%, Strategy 12%, Management 11.6%, Simulation 11.4%, Casual 1.4%

  42. #42 Smartphone Tycoon
    70% matchMixed53% of 1,658 reviews2019
    Dev: Roastery Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    «Smartphone Tycoon» — unique business simulator. Create your own company for the production of smartphones! Your main goal will be to achieve worldwide recognition and take the company to the temple of fame of the global market.

    Why similar: Simulation 34.3%, Strategy 30.8%, Management 29.3%, Indie 4.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%

  43. #43 Tube Tycoon
    70% 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: Simulation 31.9%, Strategy 29.9%, Management 25.7%, Casual 6.3%, Indie 4.2%

  44. #44 Market Tycoon
    70% matchMixed55% of 405 reviews2017
    Dev: Protection GamesPub: Conglomerate 5
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Market Tycoon is a Tycoon game where you Grow your Market from a small Mini Market all the way up to a Hyper Market. Manage, create, and customize your market from wall paint to placing cashiers, shelves, and fridges.

    Why similar: Simulation 26.5%, Management 26.4%, Strategy 23%, Building 14.5%, Casual 4.7%

  45. #45 我16岁辍学做游戏!
    68% matchMixed46% of 52 reviews2023
    Dev: 好好回去读书
    Windows

    《我16岁辍学做游戏!》是一款双结局的游戏开发模拟游戏。讲述一位16岁学生在辍学游戏开发和正常上学导致的不同结局。 制作目的是为了给对独立游戏行业一无所知的人指引一条正确的道路。

    Why similar: Game Development 64.7%, Simulation 14.7%, Strategy 11.3%, Base Building 8.1%, Singleplayer 1.2%

  46. #46 App Empire Tycoon
    67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: LuminousLagoon
    Windows

    Live the dream of an ambitious developer in App Empire Tycoon! Start small, crafting simple apps and tackling tricky clients. Grow your skills, attract investors, and expand your portfolio as you chase greatness. Can you build the ultimate tech empire and make history?

    Why similar: Game Development 56.7%, Simulation 23.4%, Management 12.5%, Casual 5.3%, Indie 1.2%

  47. #47 Just Pizza
    67% matchMixed59% of 103 reviews2024
    Dev: N3mE
    Windows · Linux

    Welcome to Just Pizza, a game that turns your love for pizza into an exciting and rewarding experience! This game is all about clicking on a pizza to earn more pizzas. The more you click, the more pizzas you get. It’s as simple and fun as that!

    Why similar: Game Development 55.7%, Simulation 27.5%, Strategy 9.2%, Casual 6.5%, Singleplayer 1.2%

  48. #48 Airport Master
    71% matchMostly Negative26% of 58 reviews2017
    Dev: STICLI Games
    Windows

    Very detailed game about airport management and aviation in general, including Real World aircraft, procedures, IFR\VFR traffic, ATC, resources, upgrades and sounds! Enjoy the Ultimate Airport Management Experience!

    Why similar: Strategy 37.9%, Simulation 37.7%, Management 24.4%

  49. #49 ISLAND_NAME_HERE
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Spicy Rice Cake Studio
    Windows · Mac

    Play as the developer of a tropical island game in this unique puzzle adventure! 🏝 Edit various object properties to achieve your goals and unlock more of the story. Experiment, undo, and repeat; no action is irreversible. Flex your creative skills to make an experience that is entirely your own!

    Why similar: Game Development 74.4%, Simulation 11.8%, Strategy 7.6%, Casual 2.8%, Indie 1.9%

  50. #50 Game Company Simulator
    67% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Lonely Gamer
    Windows

    A weary ex‑developer, tired of pay‑to‑win and toxic workplaces, creates a simulation where you play as a game company boss. Recruit staff, push their potential, battle rivals, and aim to dominate the market with blockbuster hits to reach the pinnacle of success.

    Why similar: Game Development 61%, Strategy 13.5%, Simulation 13%, Management 9.5%, Casual 2.5%

  51. #51 Game Dev Story
    66% 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: Game Development 52%, Building 14.8%, Management 13.5%, Strategy 8.9%, Simulation 7.8%

  52. #52 Food Facility
    65% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: Lemo-Logic Studios
    Windows

    Food Facility is a 2D factory automation game where you design and build complex production lines to create delicious food, sell your goods, and grow your business empire!

    Why similar: Strategy 34.7%, Simulation 24.5%, Building 17.2%, Management 15.1%, Casual 4.8%

  53. #53 Smooth Operators
    69% 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: Simulation 30.7%, Management 30.5%, Strategy 28.3%, Casual 5.5%, Indie 4.1%

  54. #54 Wall Street Tycoon
    69% matchMixed41% of 131 reviews2019
    Dev: Red Fox Studios
    Windows

    Wall Street Tycoon is a business simulation game where you’re the CEO of a new investment company. Your job is to grow the company, hire employees, and manage the business!

    Why similar: Strategy 36.2%, Simulation 35.9%, Management 20.9%, Indie 5.4%, Singleplayer 1.7%

  55. #55 No Pineapple Left Behind
    68% matchMixed51% of 43 reviews2016
    Dev: Subaltern Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Dehumanize kids and make money.

    Why similar: Strategy 36.8%, Simulation 32.6%, Management 25.8%, Indie 4.8%

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