- #1 Cheaters Blackjack 21
97% matchMostly Negative34% of 29 reviews2016
Dev: BlackOpzFXPub: BlackOpzFX Labs
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
CHEATERS BLACKJACK 21 adds the ‘Cheating’ twist to the classic game. Play 100% Fair or against Cheating CPU opponents to Win Match Play. Compete against Players Worldwide to Post the Best Match Totals. 6 Exciting Blackjack Game Modes.
Why similar: Simulation 37.1%, Strategy 34.1%, Card Game 28.8%
- #2 Late Night Empire
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ThroneGutter
Windows
Build your dream late-night TV empire in this deep management sim. Book celebrity guests, shape your show's identity, hire staff, craft unforgettable episodes, and battle rival networks for ratings, relevance, and cultural dominance in a living entertainment world of fame.
Why similar: Simulation 34.4%, Strategy 29.5%, Text-Based 24.1%, Management 10.8%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #3 Thirty Years' War
96% matchMixed66% of 53 reviews2016
Dev: AgeodPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Thirty Years War is a new game designed by developer HQ covering one of the darkest ages of European history. The Thirty Years War is the series of conflicts between Catholics and Protestants in the Holy Roman Empire and its surroundings, between 1618 and 1648.
Why similar: Simulation 42.5%, Strategy 41.4%, Historical 16.2%
- #4 Durak!
95% matchMostly Positive73% of 71 reviews2017
Dev: Funghisoft
Windows
Durak is a classical Russian card game. While it requires strategical thinking, cheating is also a viable strategy as long as you don't get caught. In the same spirit pay attention to your opponents or else you might get tricked and be left as the Durak! The game is best enjoyed with 1 to 5 friends.
Why similar: Card Game 56.2%, Simulation 21.1%, Strategy 20%, Indie 2.7%
- #5 The Terminal 2
94% matchMostly Negative26% of 177 reviews2014
Dev: FrameLineNetwork
Windows
'The Terminal 2' game is a realistic airport management game. Land, park, unload, load, fuel and take off your fleet. The better you play the more planes you get every game-day. Expand your airport with more jetways, runways and terminal buildings. Connect the local transportation to get more passengers to your Terminal complex.
Why similar: Simulation 46.2%, Strategy 42.3%, Management 11.5%
- #6 Airport Master
94% 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: Simulation 43%, Strategy 40.8%, Management 16.3%
- #7 Party Tycoon
93% matchMixed48% of 395 reviews2017
Dev: Pinokl GamesPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Manage your dream nightclub in Party Hard Tycoon, a business simulation game where you're tasked with throwing the most profitable party ever. It takes place in the same universe as tinyBuild's 2015 hit Party Hard.
Why similar: Simulation 45.1%, Strategy 38.6%, Management 11.1%, Indie 5.1%
- #8 Launch Window
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ben Hamilton
Windows
In an alternate-history early 1960s Space Race, you manage a private space company. Take contracts, purchase launch vehicles, and plan launches as you try to survive the high-risk, high-cost world of private spaceflight.
Why similar: Simulation 27.5%, Strategy 23.8%, Alternate History 18.2%, Historical 15.9%, Management 11.5%
- #9 Wall Street Tycoon
92% 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: Simulation 40.8%, Strategy 38.7%, Management 13.9%, Indie 5.1%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #10 Lumbermill
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BW Games
Windows
Build, Manage and Maintain a Lumber Mill deep in the Forest!
Why similar: Simulation 42.9%, Strategy 39.6%, Management 11.7%, Indie 5.8%
- #11 Battleplan: American Civil War
91% matchMixed47% of 302 reviews2014
Dev: The Mustard CorporationPub: KPL
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Battleplan: American Civil War introduces you to fastplay wargaming, a new kind of strategy game experience. Take command of either Confederate or Union troops and fight your way through eleven of the American Civil War’s most famous battles.
Why similar: Strategy 47.7%, Simulation 32.3%, Historical 20%
- #12 AstronTycoon
90% matchMostly Positive73% of 56 reviews2018
Dev: ANG People s.r.o.
Windows
Take the role of an astronomer exploring the depths of the universe. Build large telescopes to explore distant stars. Discover a habitable planet or an unknown anomaly in a far corner of the galaxy. Get scientific grants, publish your results and explore new technologies.
Why similar: Simulation 45.1%, Strategy 41.4%, Management 7.9%, Indie 5.6%
- #13 Rocwood Academy
89% matchVery Positive81% of 91 reviews2019
Dev: DigiLab Interaction
Windows
Rocwood Academy is a text-base choice-matters adventure game set in the wizard world hidden inside US society early 1900s. In the role of a first-year student, player is going to make friends, study wizardry and uncover the mystery beneath the school-back garden.
Why similar: Simulation 27.5%, Card Game 26.6%, Strategy 26.1%, Text-Based 15.9%, Indie 3.9%
- #14 Manpower
86% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Codex Cataphractarii
Windows
Driven by thirst for fame and fortune, you take command of a merchant caravan, guiding it to the farthest reaches of the world – the legendary Port Helmia. Along the way, dozens of difficult decisions await you, and each one could mean your end.
Why similar: Strategy 33.7%, Text-Based 30.1%, Historical 22.5%, Management 12.6%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #15 Roulette Simulator 2025
86% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: FlagmanJeremyPub: FlagmanJeremy
Windows
Roulette Simulator 2025 offers players an incredible modern Roulette gambling simulation. Experience the emotions of gambling in real-time as you try to beat the roulette wheel as you bet on each spin.
Why similar: Simulation 29.9%, Card Game 28%, Strategy 24.8%, Immersive Sim 9.5%, 3D 5.3%
- #16 No Pineapple Left Behind
88% matchMixed51% of 43 reviews2016
Dev: Subaltern Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dehumanize kids and make money.
Why similar: Strategy 40.1%, Simulation 37.8%, Management 17.5%, Indie 4.7%
- #17 Game Tycoon 1.5
87% 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 56.7%, Strategy 30.1%, Management 13.2%
- #18 Smartphone Tycoon
85% matchMixed53% of 1,658 reviews2019
Dev: Roastery Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
«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 40.3%, Strategy 34.1%, Management 20.1%, Indie 4.3%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #19 US Spy: Mission in Russia
84% matchMostly Positive72% of 218 reviews2020
Dev: Alex Demchenko
Windows · Mac
In this game, you have to become a spy from the USA. Your key goal is to incite a revolution in Russia. It's the right time to bribe officials and lawmakers just to make them doing those unacceptable things and accepting ridiculous laws. People have to get out on the street and riot.
Why similar: Simulation 43.8%, Strategy 41.3%, Card Game 6.7%, Indie 5.7%, Management 2%
- #20 Global Fortune
84% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: 9th Floor ArcadePub: 9th Floor Arcade Inc
Windows · Mac
Global Fortune is a business management game on a global scale. Build and manage a global supply chain, take advantage of regional specialties in production, and ship your products around the world to maximize your profits. How large can your corporate empire be?
Why similar: Simulation 44.7%, Strategy 43.8%, Management 11.5%
- #21 Airport Simulator 2019
83% matchMostly Negative29% of 153 reviews2018
Dev: KittehfacePub: Toplitz
Windows
Airport Simulator 2019 places you as the manager of a major international airport. Your duties range from planning and allocating personnel to procuring and maintaining a vehicle fleet, facility maintenance and handling ever larger aircraft from a variety of airlines.
Why similar: Simulation 53.6%, Strategy 46.4%
- #22 EEP Train Simulator Mission
82% matchNegative19% of 16 reviews2017
Dev: Trend Redaktions- und Verlagsgesellschaft mbH
Windows
Are you ready for a job in the railways industrie?EEP TS Mission is a true innovation. For the first time in the history of EEP, the world's most successful railway simulation , you have the opportunity to take on complex tasks in the railway industrie inmidst realistic scenarios.And there's plenty of work to do.
Why similar: Simulation 53.6%, Strategy 46.4%
- #23 Soviet Monsters: Ekranoplans
82% matchMostly Negative38% of 34 reviews2016
Dev: santasco.comPub: IV Productions
Windows
You are in charge of the day to day running of the Ekranoplan program. Manage resources and staff to keep your craft operational. When a mission arrives from on high you must be ready to face the challenge and pilot your Ekranoplan / command the crew to a successful and glorious outcome!
Why similar: Simulation 54.1%, Strategy 45.9%
- #24 Nightclub Emporium
81% matchNegative13% of 16 reviews2015
Dev: United Independent Entertainment
Windows
Start your own enterprising odyssey and turn night into day as the boss of your very own Nightclub Emporium!
Why similar: Simulation 54.5%, Strategy 45.5%
- #25 Carpe Deal 'Em
81% match9 user reviews56% of 9 reviews2016
Dev: DDD Wares
Windows · Linux
Carpe Deal 'Em is a life simulator / card game hybrid, with elements from the visual novel / CYOA genres.
Why similar: Simulation 52.6%, Strategy 47.4%
- #26 The Race for the White House 2016
79% matchMixed45% of 29 reviews2016
Dev: Eversim
Windows
Play as a real-world candidate and completely immerse yourself into the 2016 presidential election! Travel around the United States, try to woo voters across the country, create your own political agenda, skillfully manage your campaign budget... and perhaps you will be the next White House occupant!
Why similar: Simulation 52.5%, Strategy 47.5%
- #27 Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific
79% matchMixed65% of 40 reviews2016
Dev: Totem GamesPub: Strategy First
Windows
Create your fleet and army, hunt the enemy's fleet, hide your weak squadrons in protected ports until reinforcements arrive, blockade enemy trade routes, struggle for dominance over the seas! Command a battle formation and experience the power of iron and steam!
Why similar: Simulation 52.5%, Strategy 47.5%
- #28 Traffic Giant
78% matchMostly Positive77% of 171 reviews2018
Dev: QLOCPub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Traffic Giant is an amazing simulation game that brings public transport on the right track.
Why similar: Simulation 52.4%, Strategy 47.6%
- #29 IndustrySim Virtual Platform
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: IndustrySim Ltd.
Windows
IndustrySim Virtual Platform is an award-winning, industry-themed serious game about constructing, operating and managing an industrial environment. The professional-level simulation engine, along with real-life events and gamification, enables you to learn and experiment while having a lot of gameplay fun.
Why similar: Simulation 51.3%, Strategy 48.7%
- #30 Cosmic Buddies Town
78% match5 user reviews20% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: Ghost ClustersPub: Funbox Media Ltd
Windows
Part of an Animated Educational series for children between 1 to 7 years old – this time, we need to get straight to work helping the Cosmic Buddies build their town! Collect wood, food and other resources to turn a deserted island into your dream adventure land!
Why similar: Simulation 52.5%, Strategy 47.5%
- #31 Hotel Giant
76% matchMixed71% of 24 reviews2019
Dev: QLOCPub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Become the ultimate hotel-mogul! You now have the chance to prove your managerial and planning skills in the hotel industry.
Why similar: Simulation 51.9%, Strategy 48.1%
- #32 Wars of Succession
76% matchPositive84% of 37 reviews2018
Dev: AgeodPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Ageod’s Wars of Succession is a new game designed to cover two major wars that consumed Europe at the eve of the 18th Century.
Why similar: Simulation 51.9%, Strategy 48.1%
- #33 Nature Zen
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Octane
Windows · Linux
Nature Zen the first game created by Team Octane. In the game the player plays as god, manipulating the terrain that animals live on. Will you create an ecosystem full of happy animals, or will everything go extinct because of a lack of food in the area.
Why similar: Simulation 51.3%, Strategy 48.7%
- #34 Shop Tycoon The Boss
75% matchMixed40% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: JNA Game
Windows
Shop tycoon the Boss is a store simulation.You have to run your store as well as possible.There are as few as possible when running the storerestrictions. Making it pretty realistic.Every decision you take has always consequences.In the rest of the game.Will you become our new Shop owner?
Why similar: Simulation 51.3%, Strategy 48.7%
- #35 M.U.D. TV
77% matchMixed41% of 190 reviews2010
Dev: Realmforge StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Always wanted to see if you can hack the day-to-day life of a TV producer? Here's your chance! M.U.D. TV is your ticket to the weird wild world of television.
Why similar: Simulation 52%, Strategy 48%
- #36 Noble In Exile / 落魄之家
73% matchMixed50% of 12 reviews2019
Dev: LemoNeko Software
Windows
As one of a once noble family, design and build your own ancient Chinese town using your remaining resources and influence. Plan and manage every industry and every store individually. Casual on simulation, hardcore on management.
Why similar: Simulation 51.3%, Strategy 48.7%
- #37 The Great Art Race
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 187 reviews
Dev: Ascaron Entertainment ltd.Pub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 34%
The famous art collection of your family was stolen. By investing the profits of your coffee or tobacco plantations you might have the chance to save the heritage of your ancestors – but only if you manage your colonial enterprise wisely.
Why similar: Simulation 51.3%, Strategy 48.7%
- #38 Conflict of Heroes: Awakening the Bear
73% matchMixed60% of 39 reviews2016
Dev: Western Civilization SoftwarePub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
This exciting new release is a faithful adaptation of the renowned Conflict of Heroes board game that won the Origins Historical Game of the Year, Charles Roberts Wargame of the Year and the James F. Dunnigan Design Elegance Award, as well as many others!
Why similar: Simulation 51.3%, Strategy 48.7%
- #39 Trader Ascent
65% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Sole Luna Studio
Windows
Build your financial empire through options trading and real estate investing. Compete against rival funds, manage risk and stress, and rise from nothing to financial dominance.
Why similar: Simulation 48.5%, Strategy 41.1%, Management 6.3%, Indie 2.2%, Singleplayer 2%
- #40 ALVAROK
72% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: StudioGIWPub: Zoo Corporation
Windows
Japanese Indie developer StudioGIW is back with ALVAROK, a fun and easy-to-play Tactical Defense game. Play locally with friends or hone your skills against the computer with its built-in deep learning AI system. Adapt and strategize, utilize your various troops to defend and attack simultaneously.
Why similar: Simulation 51.3%, Strategy 48.7%
- #41 Missionary Simulator
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 临港饿霸
Windows
This is a simulation management game featuring a Cthulhu-themed idle card gameplay. Players take on the role of the founder of a church, spreading their religion across a fictional continent.Choose different patrons, whether it be Cthulhu or cat to establish your own church!
Why similar: Simulation 28.9%, Card Game 28.3%, Strategy 25%, Alternate History 16%, Indie 1.1%
- #42 Lukewarm Ironclad
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ethereal Crack
Windows
You thought that you've had terrible bosses before? Wrong. It is now up to you to lay tracks, harass unionized workers, build resorts, blow up towns, bring in tourists, irreparably alter the weather, and overall make a lot of cash. Puzzle meets strategy in this live-action business simulation game.
Why similar: Strategy 51.1%, Simulation 48.9%
- #43 Threshold: Choices at the Limit
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SODA GAME STUDIO
Windows
A card-driven life sim where every swipe is a real decision. Manage cash, credit, and mental health across five regions—one wrong call can trigger a collapse. Survive, strategize, or gamble everything on a comeback.
Why similar: Simulation 28.9%, Card Game 28.7%, Strategy 26.1%, Text-Based 15.5%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #44 Fast Charging Tycoon
65% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Charged Future
Windows · Mac · Linux
Build and run an electric vehicle charging company. Choose your locations, win over drivers, outsmart your rivals, and rise to lead the industry. Achieve greatness by claiming one of four victories once the market has matured. Do you have what it takes to build a fast charging tycoon?
Why similar: Strategy 28.5%, Simulation 26.7%, Text-Based 24.9%, Management 17.3%, Indie 1.4%
- #45 Industry Transporters
72% matchMostly Negative25% of 48 reviews2015
Dev: Markus FickPub: MK game production
Windows
An economic simulation where you build up production chains as effectively as possible on a large scale terrain. You can choose from a large variety of wares and buildings to build up your production chain and use up to 4 types of transportation.
Why similar: Simulation 51.3%, Strategy 48.7%
- #46 Oligopoly: Industrial Revolution
70% matchMixed44% of 16 reviews2018
Dev: Viny Game Studio
Windows · Linux
Oligopoly is a strategy game where you have to set up the production, distribution and trade of various goods. Exploit natural resources, build factories and infrastructures, produce goods and distribute them using trucks, trains or ships.
Why similar: Simulation 51.3%, Strategy 48.7%
- #47 Cosmic Cash
70% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: Rabbit Hole Studios
Windows
Ever wonder what baby a slot machine and a classic shooter would make? Well wonder no more! Cosmic Cash combines the retro action packed feel of arcade shooters with the thrill of winning big at the slots.
Why similar: Simulation 51.3%, Strategy 48.7%
- #48 Antiquitas
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2018
Dev: Ape Apps
Windows · Mac · Linux
Build a thriving Roman empire in this offline city-building simulation game.
Why similar: Simulation 50.5%, Strategy 49.5%
- #49 Anime Studio Saga
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Night Llama Games
Windows
Embark on Anime Studio Saga! Go from a Manga Artist living with your mom to establishing your anime studio, create chart-topping series, developing talent, and pioneer new stories. Ascend to industry leadership, captivating a global fanbase as the unparalleled anime visionary!
Why similar: Simulation 43.7%, Strategy 37.4%, Management 15.3%, Singleplayer 1.8%, Indie 1.8%
- #50 Rivalry warlord Sengoku
63% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Static ossan games
Windows
A turn-based Sengoku simulation game that can be played by vassal!
Why similar: Simulation 38.8%, Strategy 31.5%, Historical 26.7%, Indie 1.7%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #51 Dungeon Manager ZV
68% matchMixed68% of 76 reviews2015
Dev: StudioGIWPub: Zoo Corporation
Windows
Japan’s megahit dungeon simulation game is now in English and available globally. Manage your own dungeon and micro-manage your zombies, monsters, minions and traps. Think strategically to summon your forces, level them up and defend against endless invaders and boss units.
Why similar: Simulation 50.2%, Strategy 49.8%