- #1 Game Builder Tycoon
97% matchMostly Positive78% of 157 reviews2024
Dev: AM PlayhousePub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
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 35.5% ★, Economy 16.9%, Management 12.2%, Resource Management 8.1%, Sandbox 7.8%
- #2 Mad Games Tycoon 2
96% matchVery Positive94% of 7,643 reviews2023
Dev: Eggcode
Windows · Mac
Median: 15.0 hrsMean: 36.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 37.3% ★, Economy 20.6%, Management 17.7%, Sandbox 8.1%, Simulation 6.2%
- #3 City Game Studio: Your Game Dev Adventure Begins
96% matchVery Positive92% of 1,809 reviews2021
Dev: Binogure Studio 🐺
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Game Development 34.7% ★, Economy 17.8%, Management 13.7%, Immersive Sim 8.6%, Sandbox 7.7%
- #4 Game Dev Tycoon
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 44,810 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 47.2%, Economy 20.5%, Simulation 19.4%, Strategy 7.6%, Sandbox 5.3%
- #5 Game Dev Studio
94% matchVery Positive85% of 676 reviews2018
Dev: Explosive Squat Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%
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 28.9%, Economy 26.6%, Simulation 20.6%, Strategy 13.3%, Sandbox 10.5%
- #6 Mad Games Tycoon
94% matchVery Positive91% of 4,416 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 28.7%, Economy 25.7%, Resource Management 15.9%, Sandbox 13%, Simulation 9.9%
- #7 Software Inc.
93% matchVery Positive94% of 7,688 reviews2015
Dev: Coredumping
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.8 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: Game Development 31.2% ★, Economy 18.1%, Management 14.2%, Time Management 10.3%, Sandbox 9.9%
- #8 Game Builder Tycoon - Prologue
92% matchMixed61% of 67 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 39.8% ★, Economy 19.1%, Management 15.1%, Sandbox 9.6%, Simulation 5.9%
- #9 Startup Company
91% matchVery Positive81% of 6,200 reviews2020
Dev: Hovgaard Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 19.7 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 35.3%, Economy 31%, Simulation 13.3%, Sandbox 8.4%, Strategy 7%
- #10 Dev Inc
91% matchMixed60% of 86 reviews2021
Dev: Huntah
Windows
An in depth game development simulation game
Why similar: Game Development 38.9% ★, Economy 15.1%, Time Management 12.3%, Resource Management 9.2%, Management 7.4%
- #11 Big Ambitions
89% matchVery Positive93% of 12,848 reviews2023
Dev: Hovgaard Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 11.0 hrsMean: 24.8 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 27.4%, Management 25.7%, Time Management 9.9%, Resource Management 9.8%, Sandbox 9%
- #12 Game Corp DX
89% 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 28.6%, Game Development 28.3% ★, Economy 24.8%, Simulation 9.4%, Sandbox 5.4%
- #13 Game Tycoon 2
90% 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 37% ★, Economy 14.3%, Management 14%, Time Management 11.5%, Simulation 6.6%
- #14 MMORPG Tycoon 2
88% matchVery Positive86% of 3,046 reviews2020
Dev: VectorStorm Pty Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
MMORPG Tycoon 2 is a single-player world-builder game about creating the greatest MMORPG of all time – yours.
Why similar: Game Development 33.8% ★, Economy 15%, Management 11.9%, Sandbox 10%, Immersive Sim 8.2%
- #15 GameDev Life Simulator 🎮🕹
87% matchMixed58% of 152 reviews2023
Dev: Octo Games studio
Windows
In the Simulator of a game developer, you will be able to understand all the subtleties of this profession, understand how the game industry works and all the difficulties of one developer.
Why similar: Economy 23.8%, Management 20.9%, Sandbox 16.6%, Immersive Sim 13.6%, Realistic 9.4%
- #16 Pawnbroker Simulator
85% matchMostly Positive74% of 347 reviews2026
Dev: Next Sky GamesPub: Ultimate Publishing
Windows
Enter Pawnbroker Simulator, where every deal, appraisal, and choice forges your path to pawn shop greatness. Sharpen your instincts, unlock new talents, craft a storefront that turns heads, offer high-stakes loans, and stay one step ahead of cunning thieves.
Why similar: Economy 16.9%, Time Management 16.1%, Sandbox 13.9%, Immersive Sim 13%, Management 11.6%
- #17 Esports Life Tycoon
86% matchMixed61% of 713 reviews2020
Dev: UPLAY Online
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Manage your own esports squad, expand your gaming house, and defeat legendary teams to become the best in the world!
Why similar: Economy 19.1%, Management 16.6%, Resource Management 13.9%, Sandbox 12.5%, Time Management 11.7%
- #18 PC Tycoon 2
84% matchVery Positive80% of 329 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: Game Development 28.9% ★, Economy 20.4%, Time Management 15%, Management 11.6%, Sandbox 11.4%
- #19 Fast Food Manager
86% matchMixed70% of 266 reviews2021
Dev: Cyber EyePub: UMKA Games
Windows
Launch your own business from scratch! Starting with a small coffee booth, build the most popular food service chain in town. Experiment, develop, make a profit.
Why similar: Economy 18.7%, Management 13.9%, Resource Management 13.2%, Time Management 10.7%, Sandbox 10.4%
- #20 Mad Smartphone Tycoon
84% matchMostly Positive72% of 594 reviews2024
Dev: MiradilPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Build Your smartphone Empire in Mad Smartphone Tycoon, your main goal in this game is to create the ultimate smartphone that combines both performance and aesthetics. Expand your company, dominate the global market, become a tycoon in the world of mobile phones!
Why similar: Management 26.5%, Economy 14.8%, Sandbox 14.5%, Immersive Sim 10.7%, Simulation 10%
- #21 Inn Tycoon
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 801 reviews2025
Dev: Evil Goose GamesPub: GameDev.ist
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 26.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Welcome to Inn Tycoon! Build, design, and manage your dream inn. Serve delightful meals, offer various services, and hire a stellar staff. Create a top-notch hospitality empire and become the ultimate Inn Tycoon!
Why similar: Economy 20.3%, Management 19.6%, Resource Management 16.4%, Sandbox 12.9%, Time Management 12.1%
- #22 City Bus Manager
82% matchVery Positive91% of 2,756 reviews2024
Dev: PeDePe GbRPub: Aerosoft GmbH
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 38.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Build your own bus depot from scratch and create your personal bus routes in City Bus Manager. Play in your own hometown or any famous city in the world with real map data. Buy buses, maintain them, take care of your staff and lead your bus company to become the #1 in town!
Why similar: Economy 26.1%, Management 20.1%, Logic 13.9%, Time Management 10.5%, Simulation 10.5%
- #23 Cafe Owner Simulator
83% matchMixed64% of 1,089 reviews2022
Dev: Second RealityPub: RockGame S.A.
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Open your dream restaurant at FPP. Create a unique exterior and interior, hire the best workers and chefs, create a place where people will love to eat, spend time and spend their money. Simulation of the restaurant business.
Why similar: Economy 21.2%, Resource Management 14.4%, Management 13.2%, Sandbox 10.5%, Logic 10.4%
- #24 Movies Tycoon
81% matchMostly Positive71% of 501 reviews2024
Dev: PixelCraze s.r.o.
Windows
Movies Tycoon is a simulation game where you dive into the world of film-making. Start with a humble studio, scout and manage top talent, customize unique characters, and direct blockbuster films.
Why similar: Economy 23.1%, Management 17.5%, Time Management 15.2%, Sandbox 13%, Character Customization 8.3%
- #25 Super Movie Tycoon
80% matchMostly Positive77% of 323 reviews2025
Dev: Yuedong Game
Windows · Mac
Become a movie mogul in Super Movie Tycoon! From script to screen, build your dream team and create blockbusters to conquer Hollywood!
Why similar: Economy 20.7%, Management 15.5%, Time Management 14%, Resource Management 13.6%, Sandbox 10.7%
- #26 Game Dev Story
79% matchVery Positive91% of 1,391 reviews2022
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 22.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Work hard and you may reach the top of the video game industry!
Why similar: Game Development 60.3% ★, Management 24.7%, Simulation 7.8%, Strategy 7.1%
- #27 Office Simulator
77% matchVery Positive84% of 139 reviews2025
Dev: Tzn Games
Windows
Ready to climb the career ladder? In Office Simulator, start as an intern and rise through the corporate ranks. Gain experience, earn promotions, and when the time comes, launch your own company to begin a new business adventure.
Why similar: Time Management 18.2%, Economy 16.4%, Immersive Sim 14.4%, Logic 11.3%, Management 9.5%
- #28 Indie Game Sim
81% matchVery Positive91% of 57 reviews2016
Dev: Valadria
Windows · Mac
Become an indie game developer! Make your own games by hand and publish them on a fantasy market like Steam. Earn fans, receive brutal reviews, and battle your inner demons. Can you become the creator of your dreams?
Why similar: Simulation 100%
- #29 I Wanna Be A Game Dev!
76% matchVery Positive95% of 218 reviews2024
Dev: Lyko Studio
Windows · Mac
Live out your school days as you navigate the rocky world of game development! Can you make an amazing game, or will something get in the way?
Why similar: Game Development 59.2% ★, Time Management 25%, Simulation 6.3%, RPG 4.9%, 3D 4.6%
- #30 Car Dealer Simulator
74% matchVery Positive89% of 9,168 reviews2025
Dev: Garage Monkeys
Windows
Median: 13.6 hrsMean: 20.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Uncover a goldmine in the used car market! Sniff out deals, buy low, modify, and sell high. Your journey from amateur grease monkey to car dealer magnate awaits. How fast will you rise in this lucrative venture?
Why similar: Management 27.8%, Immersive Sim 23.8%, Simulation 15.1%, Family Friendly 13.5%, Realistic 13.5%
- #31 REAL ESTATE Simulator - FROM BUM TO MILLIONAIRE
78% matchMixed44% of 209 reviews2024
Dev: GeekonPub: Midnight Games
Windows
Ready to transform from Broke to Rich while forging your real estate empire? Start small, strategize for tycoon status. Engage with diverse NPC clients, oversee properties from affordable to luxurious, and conquer challenges. Ready to dominate the real estate world?
Why similar: Time Management 25.8%, Management 20%, Resource Management 13.1%, Simulation 12.5%, Realistic 11.2%
- #32 GameMaker 25th Anniversary
77% 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 43.7% ★, Management 14.3%, Time Management 12.8%, Simulation 7.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7%
- #33 Moviehouse – The Film Studio Tycoon
79% matchMostly Negative38% of 301 reviews2023
Dev: Odyssey StudiosPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Welcome to the big show! Ready the camera, unleash your creativity and and pile up the profits! Grow your operation with your razor-sharp business sense and usher in a new era for filmmakers worldwide.
Why similar: Economy 16.5%, Sandbox 16%, Immersive Sim 13.7%, Management 11.3%, Simulation 10.1%
- #34 Mobiles Tycoon
76% matchVery Positive82% of 174 reviews2024
Dev: Insignis Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Mobiles Tycoon is a brand new game about creating your mobile devices: smartphones and tablets. In the game you have to manage your company and develop your devices (smartphones and tablets), operating systems and processors
Why similar: Game Development 36.9% ★, Time Management 18.9%, Management 14.6%, Sandbox 14.1%, Strategy 4.7%
- #35 SERIES MAKERS TYCOON
78% matchMostly Positive71% of 536 reviews2019
Dev: CREW Studio Krüger UG
Windows
Series Makers makes your dreams come true. Produce your own TV series and build your own TV studio with your team. Dominate the TV landscape and fight your way up for worldwide success!
Why similar: Management 36.1%, Immersive Sim 25.2%, Simulation 17.1%, Strategy 13.1%, Choices Matter 8.5%
- #36 Shopping Empire Tycoon
75% matchVery Positive96% of 72 reviews2021
Dev: Musa GUNGOR
Windows
This Game is Basically a Market Management Simulator. Make Your Store Get The Best Profit With Various Upgrades and Unlocks. Including Basic Clicking stuff, Managing Your Own Market , Upgrading and A game with the theme of reaching to going to next level.
Why similar: Economy 22.6%, Management 17.4%, Time Management 14.7%, Resource Management 13.1%, Immersive Sim 11.6%
- #37 Production Line : Car factory simulation
75% matchVery Positive82% of 3,473 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 24.4%, Economy 23.1%, Resource Management 15.3%, Sandbox 12%, Simulation 8.7%
- #38 Hotel Business Simulator
74% matchMixed50% of 230 reviews2024
Dev: GeekonPub: Midnight Games
Windows
Welcome, Hospitality Maestros! 🌟 Dive into "Hotel Business Simulator where you craft the ultimate empire. Upgrade rooms, cater to guests' whims, set rates wisely, and maintain spotless standards. Your journey to mogul status begins now. Ready to build the hotel of your dreams? Game on!
Why similar: Economy 17.6%, Logic 17.3%, Management 17.2%, Realistic 10.2%, Simulation 10.2%
- #39 ShoppingMall: Manager Simulator
73% matchMixed45% of 114 reviews2025
Dev: GeekonPub: Midnight Games
Windows
Build your dream shopping empire from the ground up! Design, decorate, and attract top tenants. Keep customers thrilled, maximize profits, and dominate the industry. Can you become the ultimate shopping center tycoon? Start now and watch your empire thrive!
Why similar: Management 25.1%, Logic 15.3%, Economy 15%, Simulation 12.5%, Family Friendly 12.5%
- #40 Parking Tycoon: Business Simulator
73% matchMixed65% of 977 reviews2023
Dev: GeekonPub: Midnight Games
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Are you ready to immerse yourself in the exhilarating world of car parking management? Step into the shoes of a visionary entrepreneur and become the ultimate Parking Lot Tycoon! Take Charge and embark on a thrilling journey of strategy, expansion, and success.
Why similar: Sandbox 26.7%, Simulation 22.6%, Management 15.1%, Logic 14.6%, Realistic 11.1%
- #41 International Basketball Manager 23
72% matchVery Positive86% of 200 reviews2022
Dev: UPLAY BasketballPub: UPLAY Online
Windows · Mac
Become the basketball manager of the moment and leave your mark by leading your own dynasty. Control all the management tools that International Basketball Manager 23 puts at your fingertips to take your team to the top. Manager, your time has come!
Why similar: Economy 18.1%, Time Management 17%, Management 12.8%, Immersive Sim 12.7%, Simulation 8.4%
- #42 Project Hospital
71% matchVery Positive89% of 9,130 reviews2018
Dev: Oxymoron Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 24.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Become an ace doctor, an aspiring architect and a successful manager at the same time. Design your very own hospital, tweak every detail or choose one of the prebuilt scenarios and just jump to the doctor’s duty.
Why similar: Management 25.3%, Economy 19.5%, Sandbox 15.7%, Resource Management 10.4%, Simulation 10%
- #43 Little Big Workshop
71% matchVery Positive84% of 3,371 reviews2019
Dev: Mirage Game StudiosPub: HandyGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Manage your workers, stations, machines and create awesome stuff as your little big workshop grows into your dream factory!
Why similar: Management 20.9%, Economy 19.5%, Resource Management 17.8%, Simulation 16.7%, Strategy 11.7%
- #44 Hotel Magnate
70% matchMixed59% of 486 reviews2025
Dev: Arcade Oven
Windows · Mac · Linux
Have you ever wanted to design and manage your own hotel, rundown motel, or elegant resort? With a ridiculous amount of customization tools to wield, a host of facilities to build, and a wide variety of guests to impress, Hotel Magnate has it all. Let your inner hotel manager shine!
Why similar: Economy 21.9%, Management 19.7%, Resource Management 18.3%, Sandbox 15.3%, Simulation 8.3%
- #45 Pumping Simulator 2
69% matchVery Positive92% of 1,660 reviews2023
Dev: Lance Games
Windows
Median: 14.4 hrsMean: 16.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A gas station management game, start by selling a car to raise funds and invest in an abandoned plot of land. Build, expand, and upgrade your gas station, diversify services, customize and manage time efficiently during peak hours. And maybe you will become rich
Why similar: Economy 20.4%, Time Management 17.1%, Management 14.6%, Sandbox 12.3%, Resource Management 8.9%
- #46 Filmmaker Tycoon
73% matchMostly Negative26% of 93 reviews2023
Dev: Aternis Level 0Pub: Aternis Interactive
Windows
Filmmaker Tycoon is a next generation movie tycoon simulation game! You're the producer of your very own movie studio! Hire actors, build movie sets, make films, move up in the industry, and watch your finished films in Filmmaker Tycoon.
Why similar: Economy 22.3%, Management 18.1%, Sandbox 12%, Time Management 10.6%, Immersive Sim 10.1%
- #47 Gaming Cafe Simulator
69% matchVery Positive85% of 407 reviews2025
Dev: Prapancha Studios
Windows
Revive a closed-down gaming café and build it into the ultimate gaming hub! Manage rentals, sell gaming merch, and expand with PCs, consoles, and an in-house café to prepare and sell fresh food. Attract customers with unique gaming sections. Can you turn your dream café into a bustling success?
Why similar: Management 21.5%, Time Management 17%, Immersive Sim 14.4%, Sandbox 12.7%, Simulation 11%
- #48 Laundry Store Simulator
67% matchVery Positive89% of 1,845 reviews2024
Dev: Akhir Pekan StudioPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
In Laundry Store Simulator, you'll start small and work your way up, upgrading your equipment, designing a stylish store, and expanding your services! Are you ready to own the best Laundry Store in the world?
Why similar: Economy 22.7%, Time Management 18.5%, Management 18.3%, Sandbox 13.6%, Simulation 8.7%
- #49 Blockbuster Inc.
70% matchMixed52% of 614 reviews2024
Dev: Super Sly FoxPub: Ancient Forge
Windows
Ever dreamed of making your own movies? Build up your own movie studio, scout for upcoming stars, and produce cutting-edge films and TV shows. Try to stay ahead of your competition throughout the history of cinematography.
Why similar: Economy 17.2%, Management 13.6%, Time Management 12.9%, Sandbox 12.8%, Resource Management 12.1%
- #50 Music Band Manager
72% matchMixed54% of 361 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 33.8%, Economy 19.1%, Simulation 17.4%, Resource Management 13.3%, Strategy 10.9%
- #51 GamersGoMakers
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 399 reviews2014
Dev: gnifrebel Games UG
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 42.8% ★, Management 23.3%, Simulation 15.9%, Economy 9.3%, Strategy 8.8%
- #52 Crypto Mining Simulator
69% matchMixed64% of 1,522 reviews2021
Dev: Satosha Nakamoti
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Realistic Mining simulator with custom builds mechanics! A lot of GPUs, CPUs, Motherboards, RAMs, SSDs, PSUs and more! Build your dream farm with 1000+ GPUs!
Why similar: Game Development 42.2% ★, Economy 21.9%, Sandbox 13.7%, Realistic 7.8%, Simulation 7.7%
- #53 Game Saloon Simulator
65% matchVery Positive94% of 66 reviews2026
Dev: Gnome Games
Windows
Step into the world of fun and become the boss of your own game saloon! In this game, you’ll serve customers, enjoy interactive games, and get a taste of the relaxing and enjoyable experience that awaits you.
Why similar: Economy 24.1%, Management 15.1%, Immersive Sim 13.6%, Time Management 12.3%, Sandbox 11.3%
- #54 Laptop Tycoon
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 409 reviews2021
Dev: Roastery Games
Windows
Welcome to Laptop Tycoon!Compete with the tech giants! You will have the opportunity to show your skills in business management. Start your own laptop company! Choose and hire the best people for your company, buy and upgrade your own office and start building your dream laptop.
Why similar: Economy 17.5%, Sandbox 16.6%, Management 16.5%, Immersive Sim 13.7%, Simulation 12%
- #55 Junkyard Builder
65% matchMostly Positive73% of 227 reviews2026
Dev: FreeMind S.A.
Windows
In Junkyard Builder, you’re the proud owner of a once-forgotten junkyard, now brimming with endless potential. Dive into the satisfying world of restoration, recycling, and raw hustle as you transform trash into treasure and rise to become the ruler of the junk empire!
Why similar: Economy 19.3%, Management 17.2%, Resource Management 14.2%, Sandbox 12.1%, Immersive Sim 11.8%
- #56 TasteMaker
66% matchVery Positive83% of 1,298 reviews2023
Dev: Jelle Booij
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
TasteMaker is a restaurant tycoon game. Design your own restaurant from the ground up, decorate, create a menu, hire and manage staff, and much more. Keep your customers happy and make a profit to keep the restaurant of your dreams from turning into a nightmare.
Why similar: Economy 22.1%, Management 19.3%, Sandbox 16.1%, Time Management 12.1%, Immersive Sim 10.9%
- #57 Industry Manager: Future Technologies
70% matchMixed58% of 314 reviews2016
Dev: astragon Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.2 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 34.8%, Management 29.3%, Simulation 24%, Realistic 11.9%
- #58 Supermarket & Internet Cafe Simulator
65% matchMostly Positive79% of 908 reviews2024
Dev: SmartPlayGames
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 28.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
"Internet Cafe & Supermarket Simulator 2024" is a comprehensive simulation game that combines the management of both an internet cafe and a supermarket. Step into the role of a shop owner, apply your business acumen, and expand your empire step by step.
Why similar: Economy 23.6%, Time Management 21.9%, Management 20.8%, Simulation 11.3%, Resource Management 7.7%
- #59 Hairdresser Simulator
67% matchMixed46% of 568 reviews2024
Dev: GameFormatic S.A.Pub: Frozen Way
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Create new hairstyles for customers. Cut, dye, and style to perfection. Enhance your skills and master the craft. Run your business and renovate your salon. Generate profit, hire employees - aim to the top! Upload any portrait photo and try out new hairstyles thanks to the character creator!
Why similar: Economy 23%, Management 18.3%, Sandbox 14.6%, Family Friendly 10.3%, Realistic 10.2%
- #60 Recipe for Disaster
67% matchMostly Positive71% of 718 reviews2022
Dev: Dapper Penguin StudiosPub: Kasedo Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Recipe for Disaster is a management sim that captures the fast-paced, drama-filled environment of a professional kitchen and dining room. Build your dream restaurant, create recipes, design menus and manage your staff, all while contending with demanding customers and disastrous situations!
Why similar: Management 19.4%, Economy 17.7%, Time Management 14.2%, Procedural Generation 11.9%, Resource Management 8%