- #1 Modern Game Tycoon
97% 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 52.6% ★, Economy 12.2%, Simulation 11.6%, Capitalism 8.6%, Strategy 7.4%
- #2 游戏匠心 Game Company Simulator
96% 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 59.5% ★, Capitalism 18.6%, Simulation 18.6%, Casual 2.6%, Indie 0.8%
- #3 游戏梦之路 / game dream journey
96% 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 44.3% ★, Simulation 14.7%, Economy 12.7%, Capitalism 11.1%, Strategy 10.5%
- #4 Star of Games
95% 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 49.6% ★, Simulation 13.4%, Economy 13.2%, Strategy 9.9%, Capitalism 7.3%
- #5 GamersGoMakers
94% 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 52.8% ★, Simulation 21.8%, Strategy 12.3%, Economy 9.2%, Indie 2.2%
- #6 Game Builder Tycoon
93% 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 48.6% ★, Economy 18.5%, Capitalism 16.2%, Simulation 9.3%, Strategy 6%
- #7 Game Dev Company
94% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Quark Game
Windows
Game Dev Company is a simulation of game dev company, where you can build company, add furniture,build develop department ,Develop your own games to make money and make your company the most famous game company.
Why similar: Game Development 69.8% ★, Simulation 15.8%, Strategy 12.7%, Casual 1%, Indie 0.7%
- #8 Game Builder Tycoon - Prologue
91% 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 48.1% ★, Economy 18.4%, Capitalism 13.5%, Simulation 8%, Strategy 6.2%
- #9 Game Tycoon 2
92% 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 47.6% ★, Economy 14.6%, Time Management 10.6%, Simulation 9.4%, Strategy 7.5%
- #10 Arma 3 Tools
91% 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% ★
- #11 PC Tycoon 2
89% 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: Game Development 37.1% ★, Economy 20.9%, Capitalism 15.8%, Time Management 13.7%, Strategy 5.6%
- #12 Mad Games Tycoon 2
88% 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 46.3% ★, Economy 20.1%, Capitalism 12.6%, Simulation 8.5%, Strategy 6%
- #13 Arma 3 Samples
90% 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% ★
- #14 Roulette Simulator 2024
89% 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 75.6% ★, Simulation 21.7%, Indie 2.7%
- #15 AAA Simulator
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Whitelocke Media
Windows
The game industry is a roguelike! Your family has just acquired dozens of new game studios, and YOU'RE the nepo baby in charge of running them. Fire people, grow your network, and do whatever it takes to satisfy "The Board" - and that means maximizing profit!
Why similar: Game Development 44.8% ★, Capitalism 15%, Economy 14.8%, Simulation 8.4%, Roguelite 8%
- #16 Game Dev Life
86% 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 63.2% ★, Economy 28.7%, Simulation 5.3%, Casual 1.6%, Indie 1.2%
- #17 Gokai Awesome Simulator +
86% match9 user reviews80% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Gokai
Windows
Gokai Awesome Simulator + is a premium version of Gokai Awesome Simulator (now known as Gokai Awesome Simulator Lite) with tons of new content than the original!
Why similar: Game Development 62.7% ★, Time Management 20.8%, Simulation 13%, 2D 3.5%
- #18 Dev Inc
85% matchMixed60% of 86 reviews2021
Dev: Huntah
Windows
An in depth game development simulation game
Why similar: Game Development 54.9% ★, Economy 17%, Time Management 12.4%, Simulation 10%, Cartoony 4%
- #19 Code Tycoon
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mennen Online Inh. Hendrik Mennen
Windows · Mac · Linux
Start in 1980 in your garage and build your software empire. Unlock languages from BASIC to Python, develop projects, hire programmers and upgrade your office. Survive deadlines, bugs and demanding clients in this tycoon simulation.
Why similar: Game Development 48.1% ★, Economy 20.3%, Time Management 14.6%, Simulation 6.8%, Strategy 6.7%
- #20 City Game Studio: Your Game Dev Adventure Begins
83% 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: Game Development 45.6% ★, Economy 18.4%, Capitalism 17%, Simulation 8.3%, Strategy 6.6%
- #21 Software Company
84% 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 57% ★, Economy 23.6%, Simulation 7.1%, Strategy 7%, Cartoony 3.7%
- #22 GameMaker 25th Anniversary
82% 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 59.8% ★, Time Management 12.5%, Simulation 11.1%, Strategy 8.4%, Cute 2.3%
- #23 Software Inc.
81% 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: Game Development 40.6% ★, Economy 18.5%, Capitalism 17%, Time Management 9.6%, Simulation 8.3%
- #24 Game Company Simulator
80% 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 52.9% ★, Capitalism 14.6%, Simulation 10.6%, Economy 10%, Strategy 9.1%
- #25 Infinite Game Works Episode 1
81% 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 60.3% ★, Simulation 25.7%, Anime 10.7%, Indie 3.3%
- #26 Project manager SIM
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Escapismogames
Windows
Manage the most unpredictable resource of all - people! Expand your office, assign tasks to your team, and keep an eye on the budget. Balance between team burnout, complex contracts, and the wrath of upper management. Prove you have what it takes to be the ultimate Project Manager.
Why similar: Economy 31.8%, Capitalism 22%, Simulation 16.2%, Strategy 14.1%, Time Management 13.9%
- #27 Tabletopia
79% matchMixed62% of 1,624 reviews2016
Dev: Tabletopia
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Tabletopia is a sandbox virtual table with high-quality board games and ready setups. Already 2,400+ games and counting! Play how you want with whom you want: guests don’t need accounts to play. Or make your own games, no programming skills required.
Why similar: Game Development 57.9% ★, Tabletop 26.1%, Simulation 7.9%, Strategy 6.3%, Casual 1%
- #28 Game Dev Masters
78% 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: Game Development 50.7% ★, Economy 20.8%, Time Management 10.8%, Simulation 9.8%, Strategy 6.4%
- #29 App Empire Tycoon
77% 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 49.6% ★, Economy 23.8%, Simulation 19.3%, Casual 3.4%, 2D 3.1%
- #30 GOTY
78% 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 56% ★, Roguelike 10.6%, Simulation 9.5%, Roguelite 8.9%, Strategy 8.3%
- #31 GameOn!
76% 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 65.7% ★, Simulation 14.3%, Capitalism 8.9%, Strategy 6.1%, Cartoony 3.2%
- #32 Game Corp DX
77% 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 43.1% ★, Economy 30%, Simulation 15.8%, Strategy 6.1%, 2D 2.3%
- #33 The Trade Prince
76% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: Blazing Nebula
Windows
The Trade Prince is a logistical economic simulation game in which you build automated trade networks across multiple planets to produce increasingly complex goods.
Why similar: Simulation 23.5%, Capitalism 23.2%, Economy 20.6%, Strategy 17.8%, Sci-fi 10.4%
- #34 Game Giant
75% 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 38% ★, Simulation 22%, Economy 18%, Capitalism 15.7%, Strategy 5.4%
- #35 Manifest Anything
75% 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 74.1% ★, Simulation 24.9%, Indie 1%
- #36 디시인사이드 중붕이의 모험(Joongboongi's Adventure)
73% 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 97.5% ★, 2D 2.5%
- #37 Devices Tycoon
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Roastery Games
Windows
Devices Tycoon is a unique business simulator that will make you feel like the owner of a company that creates your own devices! In the game you can create your own smartphones, tablets, laptops, smart watches, headphones, operating systems and even your own processors!
Why similar: Game Development 34.9% ★, Capitalism 19.8%, Time Management 12.4%, Economy 11.4%, Simulation 10.8%
- #38 SPECIAL FORCE VR: INFINITY WAR
74% 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 73.8% ★, Strategy 26.2%
- #39 Preface: Undiscovered World
73% 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 96.2% ★, Casual 3.8%
- #40 Hyperspace Hub Manager
72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Uncanny Mercantile
Windows
Master hyperspace trade in this sci-fi sim! Manage tariffs on 5 exotic resources, grow your Ecumenopolis, and outwit smugglers. Strategic fun for all!
Why similar: Economy 36%, Capitalism 24.6%, Simulation 21%, Sci-fi 16.5%, 2D 2%
- #41 Undertaker's
74% matchMixed50% of 20 reviews2017
Dev: Hyeson
Windows
Inspired by the economy simulation games oft the mid 90s, Undertaker's let's you manage your very own funeral home.
Why similar: Simulation 28.2%, Capitalism 22.3%, Strategy 22.1%, Economy 21.6%, Indie 3.5%
- #42 Postponed: Game Dev Management Roguelite
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Filip KrzyzynskiPub: Pixel Soup
Windows · Mac
An addictive wave-based arcade roguelite, in which you are the manager of a game development studio. You get a project each week, that your team and you have to work on to get paid. With that money get upgrades, skill your employees and even unlock characters. Ever wanted to lead a game dev studio?
Why similar: Game Development 60.3% ★, Roguelite 14.3%, Strategy 10.6%, Roguelike 9.3%, Casual 2.5%
- #43 Time to Pay the Bills
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Red Beans
Windows
Time to Pay the Bills is a financial roguelike where you hit buttons with special marbles to earn money and pay off your debt. Combine different gameplay features to trigger combos and withstand rising bills.
Why similar: Economy 22.6%, Capitalism 21.9%, Tabletop 20.2%, Roguelite 10.1%, Roguelike 8.9%
- #44 Bosslife Office Manager
71% 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 59.6% ★, Economy 24.7%, Simulation 10.3%, Cute 2.6%, Casual 1.6%
- #45 디시인사이드 중붕이의 모험2 (Jungbung's Adventure 2)
70% 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 100% ★
- #46 Capitalism Plus
72% matchVery Positive84% of 118 reviews2016
Dev: Enlight Software Limited
Windows
Play the strategy game of money, power and wealth.
Why similar: Capitalism 33.4%, Simulation 24.5%, Economy 24.1%, Strategy 18%
- #47 EndlessRunner
70% 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 74.1% ★, Strategy 25.9%
- #48 Sunset Game Shop Shayou
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Lobstudio
Windows · Mac
Why did the beloved game shops of our childhood fade away? Live through 25 years of gaming history (1985–2010) as a shop owner in this management sim.
Why similar: Game Development 53% ★, Economy 16.6%, Simulation 16.3%, Capitalism 12.3%, 2D 1.2%
- #49 Mobiles Tycoon
68% matchVery Positive82% of 168 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 47.2% ★, Capitalism 20.4%, Time Management 17.2%, Strategy 6.8%, Simulation 6.4%
- #50 ConsoleMe
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: TheHydraFlash
Windows
A challenging business and studio management simulation where you create games, manage staff and cash flow, react to a changing industry, and fight to stay alive.
Why similar: Game Development 31.3% ★, Simulation 20.4%, Time Management 17.6%, Capitalism 14.1%, Economy 13.7%
- #51 Consult Me Before Opening A Snack Shop
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: HaoHao Games
Windows
What, you want to open a snack shop? Better call me!
Why similar: Economy 30.7%, Capitalism 22.9%, Simulation 22.1%, Time Management 13.8%, Cartoon 5.7%
- #52 Gamedev Beatdown
69% matchPositive88% of 33 reviews2021
Dev: QYJO
Windows · Mac
Be a bastion of all that's good in the games industry or crunch like there is no tomorrow. Play as a game developer in an exciting new turn-based combat and narrative game. But beware, your colleagues will fight your decisions every step of the way.
Why similar: Game Development 49.8% ★, Capitalism 13.3%, Simulation 8.6%, Roguelike 7.9%, Strategy 7.1%
- #53 Villa's Blinds
68% 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 62.7% ★, Simulation 14.4%, Economy 12.3%, Strategy 7%, Casual 2.2%
- #54 Simple CEO
68% matchMostly Positive70% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: Madowl Games
Windows
Become a titan of industry! Simple to learn, difficult to master! A rogue-lite with plenty of charm and simple complexity.
Why similar: Economy 21%, Capitalism 20.2%, Tabletop 19.2%, Simulation 9.1%, Roguelike 8.9%
- #55 Learning Ladders Demo Disc
67% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Learning LaddersPub: Pinfall Games
Windows
Welcome to the Learning Ladders Demo Disc! A collection of projects created by Students and Graduates in the UK.
Why similar: Game Development 79.3% ★, Roguelike 9.4%, Sci-fi 7.4%, Casual 1.8%, 2D 1.4%
- #56 Pocket Chef: Asia
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Two Cats Games
Windows
🍜 Pocket Chef: Asia is a fast-paced kitchen management game. ⏱️ Cook Asian dishes, manage orders, upgrade your restaurant, and keep customers happy.
Why similar: Economy 27%, Time Management 22.3%, Roguelike 11.9%, Strategy 11.9%, Roguelite 11.9%
- #57 LoopCraft
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SYMBOLICA
Windows
Loop Craft is a game about economics. There is an item trading system within the game. This game has a variety of item mix systems. And have a reservation system to set up a factory to produce products for sale in the game.
Why similar: Economy 39%, Simulation 32.1%, Strategy 26.8%, Indie 2%
- #58 Boba Bar: Bubble Tea Tycoon
66% matchMixed68% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: Kwaussie Studios
Windows
Boba Bar: Bubble Tea Tycoon is a Kawaii themed pixel art game where you start your journey with a humble drink stand. Learn new recipes and unlock new equipment and locations, manage sales prices and inventory in order to succeed in becoming the largest bubble tea tycoon in town!
Why similar: Economy 23.3%, Capitalism 22.4%, Time Management 17%, Roguelite 9.9%, Strategy 8.6%