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

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In this game, you're playing as game developer and encounter typical problems like eating and sleeping. You need to correctly allocate your time for human needs, hobbies and work, to live another day as indie developer.

Reviews: Mixed — 65% — of 91 reviews
Released: 2020-05-30
Developer: Egor Magurin
Publisher: Indovers Studio
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Platforms: Windows, Mac

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    97% matchMixed57% 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: Simulation 72.5%, Indie 27.5%

  2. #2 城市生存计划 / City Survival Project
    96% matchMixed68% of 57 reviews2019
    Dev: HAN GUANG
    Windows · Mac

    The player will play as someone trying to make it in the big city. Within 90 days, the game abstracts the difficulties, pressures, and choices in the form of continuous decision making. This decision-making game is based on a combination of talented and professional pathways, there are over dozens of career paths to advance and over 50...

    Why similar: Simulation 43.1%, Strategy 40.1%, Indie 16.8%

  3. #3 Indie Game Sim
    96% 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 72%, Indie 28%

  4. #4 Supermarket Tycoon
    95% matchMixed49% of 53 reviews2017
    Dev: Nicholas Rizzo
    Windows

    Ready to be a millionaire? broke? robbed? or finally receive the sweet release of death? Well Supermarket Tycoon is the game for you! Build up and manage your own super market and much much more!

    Why similar: Simulation 43%, Strategy 41%, Indie 16%

  5. #5 Indie Dev Story
    94% matchVery Positive84% of 109 reviews2024
    Dev: CBgameDev
    Windows

    Indie Dev Story - Quit your job to become an indie developer and make your first game!

    Why similar: Simulation 47.9%, Strategy 32.9%, Indie 19.2%

  6. #6 Streamer's Life
    94% matchMostly Positive75% of 145 reviews2019
    Dev: Just Making Games
    Windows

    RPG-Simulation game where you can create your own streamer and see whether you can overcome difficulties of being streamer or not.

    Why similar: Simulation 74.2%, Indie 25.8%

  7. #7 Game Dev Story
    93% 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: Strategy 47.9%, Simulation 44.1%, Indie 8.1%

  8. #8 Game Builder Tycoon
    91% 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: Simulation 55.3%, Strategy 40.7%, Indie 3.9%

  9. #9 Make it indie!
    92% matchMixed46% of 1,271 reviews2015
    Dev: Sometimes You
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Claw your way through the abyss of the mind and survive the horrors that stalk you as you attempt to survive seven days as... an Indie Developer.

    Why similar: Indie 65.3%, Simulation 34.7%

  10. #10 Vertical Slice: A Game Dev Story
    90% matchMixed67% of 331 reviews2021
    Dev: DarkKnightPub: 2P Games
    Windows

    From nobody to famous game producer in 3 years: that’s the journey you will live! Experience the trials and tribulations of game development in this life simulation game: live through the process of founding a small team and learning how to work together to develop a successful game.

    Why similar: Simulation 100%

  11. #11 Artist Life Simulator
    89% matchVery Positive83% of 189 reviews2022
    Dev: Interactive FatePub: Interactive Fate
    Windows

    Live the life of a starving artist in 19th century alternative history. Survive poverty, alchoholism, madness, depression, and 67 different feelings. Paint masterpieces by combining inspirations, sell them for riches (or scraps) and create a painting that will change the world.

    Why similar: Strategy 44.1%, Simulation 39.5%, Indie 16.4%

  12. #12 Streamer Simulator
    91% matchMostly Negative22% of 54 reviews2016
    Windows

    Streamer Simulator is a simulation being streamer. Change your old life for the better. You can become the world’s greatest streamer in history.

    Why similar: Simulation 43.4%, Strategy 40.2%, Indie 16.4%

  13. #13 Self-Isolation
    88% matchVery Positive86% of 491 reviews2020
    Dev: Dymchick1
    Windows

    This game is a simulation of self-isolation. You need to support your family, not to lose your job and finally not to go crazy.

    Why similar: Simulation 68.3%, Indie 31.7%

  14. #14 Dev Inc
    89% matchMixed60% of 86 reviews2021
    Dev: Huntah
    Windows

    An in depth game development simulation game

    Why similar: Simulation 100%

  15. #15 Game Dev Masters
    86% 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: Simulation 57.4%, Strategy 42.6%

  16. #16 DevLife
    86% matchMixed65% of 65 reviews2020
    Dev: Roman StudioPub: Mesote Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    In DevLife you start your career just before hitting 18. It's up to you to choose who you want to be - a graphic designer or maybe a programmer? Will it be a Website design or Mobile Applications? It is up to you to decide! And what if you chose wrong? Well... You will have to live with that!

    Why similar: Strategy 53.3%, Simulation 46.7%

  17. #17 Nobody - The Turnaround
    84% matchMixed60% of 14,289 reviews2022
    Dev: U.Ground Game StudioPub: Thermite Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 12.0 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Nobody – The Turnaround is a life simulator set in a parallel world that echoes modern society. Manage your time and resources carefully, strive to find a way through difficult times, and overcome the predicament you find yourself in.

    Why similar: Simulation 61.3%, Strategy 38.7%

  18. #18 Game Builder Tycoon - Prologue
    85% 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: Simulation 46.7%, Strategy 41.9%, Indie 11.4%

  19. #19 I Wanna Be A Game Dev!
    83% matchVery Positive95% of 204 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: Simulation 100%

  20. #20 Web Host Simulator
    84% matchMostly Negative39% of 68 reviews2025
    Dev: Chibum
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    In Web Host Simulator, you'll start your web hosting company in your small apartment, aiming to become the world's leading provider. But to do so, you must win clients, outperform competitors, and deal with cyber threats, disruptions, and challenges from an ISP!

    Why similar: Simulation 54.4%, Strategy 45.6%

  21. #21 Mobiles Tycoon
    82% 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: Strategy 52.9%, Simulation 43.1%, Indie 4%

  22. #22 Game Dev Studio
    81% matchVery Positive85% of 676 reviews2018
    Dev: Explosive Squat Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    Welcome to your own Game Dev Studio! How will you run your own offices and ascend to greatness in the gaming industry?

    Why similar: Simulation 48.3%, Strategy 36.9%, Indie 14.8%

  23. #23 Gamer Shop Simulator
    81% matchMostly Negative38% of 228 reviews2021
    Dev: DiamosDev
    Windows

    Gamer Shop Simulator - business simulation game where you own a store with goods for gamers. Here you will learn everything about the operation, development of your own store.

    Why similar: Simulation 72.6%, Indie 27.4%

  24. #24 Indie Dream
    80% matchVery Positive85% of 94 reviews2019
    Dev: Laolu Productions
    Windows · Mac

    This is just the story of a young and naive indie dev.

    Why similar: Simulation 69.9%, Indie 30.1%

  25. #25 Dream Factory
    82% matchVery Negative18% of 87 reviews2015
    Dev: The Tambourine
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Sitting in front of a screen or TV you might think that the process behind filming and producing a movie is a piece of cake. Try and play Dream Factory first. With this Filming Simulator you will ‘dive’ headfirst into the busy world of movie making. Our approach is to look at the industry in an ironic way.

    Why similar: Simulation 43.7%, Strategy 40%, Indie 16.3%

  26. #26 Legend of Homebody
    77% matchVery Positive83% of 449 reviews2021
    Dev: 疯王子Pub: CrazyPrince
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    The simple game of a shut-in learning from home and earn money. (The game is purely fictional, do not try this out in reality. This is a somewhat serious and heavy game, so don't be fooled by appearances.)

    Why similar: Simulation 68.6%, Indie 31.4%

  27. #27 Way of Defector
    79% matchMixed55% of 58 reviews2017
    Dev: Dev Arc
    Windows

    In Way of Defector you experience the process of a North Korean defector escaping to China and arriving in South Korea. You must overcome starvation and break through the surveillance of the Public Security Officers to find the broker who knows the way to get to South Korea and safely arrive at the destination.

    Why similar: Simulation 42.6%, Strategy 40.7%, Indie 16.6%

  28. #28 Life Simulator
    78% matchMixed49% of 247 reviews2020
    Dev: 鹊思网络Pub: 方块游戏(CubeGame)
    Windows

    Life Simulator is a simulation game with relaxed atmosphere. Players will play as a college graduate getting into the big city, you will fight for your life for four years, you can be a winner with cars, houses and soul mate, or maybe a salty fish with nothing, and you can also find love...

    Why similar: Simulation 88.3%, Indie 11.7%

  29. #29 Film Studio Manager
    78% matchMixed42% of 50 reviews2023
    Dev: Illumion Games
    Windows

    Film Studio Manager is an interactive business simulation game where you manage your own film studio. You need to be creative, strategic and have an eye for success to succeed in the game's business.

    Why similar: Simulation 61.5%, Strategy 28.1%, Indie 10.4%

  30. #30 E-TECH SIMULATOR
    76% matchMixed54% of 91 reviews2024
    Dev: empire gamesPub: CEMA GAMES
    Windows

    Welcome to E-TECH Simulator, the ultimate simulation game where your entrepreneurial skills will be put to the test!

    Why similar: Simulation 89.5%, Indie 10.5%

  31. #31 Airline Director 2 - Tycoon Game
    79% matchMostly Negative36% of 61 reviews2016
    Dev: Joona Vartiainen
    Windows

    Airline Director 2 is a management game set in the challenging field of commercial aviation.

    Why similar: Simulation 42.3%, Strategy 40.4%, Indie 17.3%

  32. #32 Game Studio Simulator(我要做游戏)
    77% matchVery Positive82% of 180 reviews2019
    Dev: FunLab骆驼Pub: WhiteLakeStudio
    Windows

    Make a Game Company for your self!Get it work,Run for Rich!

    Why similar: Strategy 50.4%, Simulation 35.7%, Indie 13.9%

  33. #33 Game Dev Tycoon
    74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 44,663 reviews2013
    Dev: Greenheart Games 💚
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    In Game Dev Tycoon you replay the history of the gaming industry by starting your own video game development company in the 80s. Create best selling games. Research new technologies and invent new game types. Become the leader of the market and gain worldwide fans.

    Why similar: Simulation 58.7%, Strategy 27.3%, Indie 14%

  34. #34 Garbage
    75% matchMixed66% of 1,171 reviews2021
    Dev: HomebasedPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Experience the struggle which a homeless man goes through in a humorous manner. Primitive elements of contemporary life that we take for granted, such as staying warm, well-nourished, and hygienic, will become an issue.

    Why similar: Simulation 47.8%, Strategy 42.5%, Indie 9.7%

  35. #35 Homeless Simulator
    76% matchMixed58% of 243 reviews2019
    Dev: Kiddy
    Windows

    Homeless Simulator is a homeless person simulator. Homeless persons are those who find themselves living on the streets because of family conflicts, somebody’s fraud, loss of the job or health problems. They are those who need help.

    Why similar: Simulation 74.6%, Indie 25.4%

  36. #36 Food Delivery Simulator
    72% matchMostly Positive76% of 277 reviews2024
    Dev: Black Sea Studios
    Windows

    Live the life of a food delivery driver. Deliver orders, earn money, upgrade your vehicle, explore a vast city, and make way to your success. Dive into a realistic daily adventure and level up to become the best delivery driver.

    Why similar: Simulation 80.5%, Indie 19.5%

  37. #37 Bakery Simulator
    73% matchMixed67% of 2,258 reviews2022
    Dev: Live Motion GamesPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    Get up before dawn and see what it's like to be a baker! Learn to bake several dozen types of bread. Use realistic bakery machines. Deliver orders to stores, earn, and invest. Use original recipes or experiment with ingredients.

    Why similar: Simulation 74%, Indie 26%

  38. #38 Food Processing Simulator
    71% matchVery Positive92% of 248 reviews2025
    Dev: Bewolba Studios
    Windows

    Build and manage your own food processing factory. Automate production with machines, work together with skilled employees to keep operations running smoothly, expand your facility, and keep inventory under control as you grow from a small workshop into a large scale production facility.

    Why similar: Simulation 83.8%, Indie 16.2%

  39. #39 Startup Freak
    75% 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 44.3%, Strategy 39.9%, Indie 15.8%

  40. #40 Unemployment Simulator 2018
    70% matchVery Positive86% of 85 reviews2026
    Dev: Samuel LehikoinenPub: turbolento publishing
    Windows

    Social welfare survival horror based on real events. Endure emotional pain and societal pressure. Stay entertained. Survive the routine and become the hero of your studio apartment—battle inner demons, hide skeletons in the closet, and most importantly… keep the bathroom clean.

    Why similar: Simulation 74.7%, Indie 25.3%

  41. #41 City Game Studio: Your Game Dev Adventure Begins
    69% 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: Simulation 44.6%, Strategy 40.4%, Indie 14.9%

  42. #42 Trainee Death Simulator
    67% matchVery Positive93% of 1,956 reviews2024
    Dev: Bone Nail
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    You will play as a Trainee Death, harvesting Souls to pay off your debt. Random choice events offer you various options: Lie in bed and slack off since the debt is endless anyway, Or follow your senior to earn some extra Souls, collecting outfits to switch up your style.

    Why similar: Simulation 55.5%, Strategy 22.3%, Indie 22.2%

  43. #43 Life in Bunker
    73% matchMixed60% of 333 reviews2016
    Dev: Flox StudiosPub: Flox Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 56%

    You've been elected as the new Bunker Warden! Now you must take control over a group of fellow bunker residents and try to make them last until the surface becomes habitable.

    Why similar: Simulation 45.6%, Strategy 44.6%, Indie 9.8%

  44. #44 Tech Executive Tycoon
    73% matchVery Negative17% of 53 reviews2018
    Dev: WEB Gaming Entertainment
    Windows

    Tech Executive Tycoon is a simulation, strategy, role playing game that places you in the seat of CEO and entrepreneur of your very own tech company. Can you take your company to the top with top of the line products? Can you command a world class group of employees?

    Why similar: Simulation 46.2%, Strategy 39.1%, Indie 14.7%

  45. #45 Entertainment Simulator
    67% matchMostly Positive79% of 164 reviews2026
    Dev: Grizzbera StudioPub: INDIECN
    Windows

    "Entertainment Simulator" is a new era TV station simulation game with a powerful data simulation system and many innovative gameplay. You have to compete with TV stations and new media, and finally, through unremitting efforts, build your own media empire.

    Why similar: Simulation 48.7%, Strategy 43.8%, Indie 7.6%

  46. #46 Stayhome Simulator
    70% matchMostly Positive76% of 169 reviews2020
    Dev: Two IncPub: Click Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The game will teach you how to stay at home, make trips to the store, use masks and various antiseptics. Buckwheat, toilet paper, masks, city pass..

    Why similar: Simulation 42.3%, Strategy 40.4%, Indie 17.3%

  47. #47 Jump To Die!!
    71% matchMostly Positive74% of 91 reviews2017
    Dev: WnMStudio
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Now you have a chance to operate your own company....of suicide!

    Why similar: Simulation 43.4%, Strategy 40.2%, Indie 16.4%

  48. #48 AntQueen 3D
    71% matchMixed65% of 79 reviews2019
    Dev: Fernando DudkaPub: Les Technologies inVantage
    Windows · Mac

    Experience a game where you live through the cycle of an ant colony. You can dig your own tunnels, organize your colony, customize your army, but you need to survive every wave of attack!

    Why similar: Simulation 42.9%, Strategy 41%, Indie 16.2%

  49. #49 IT Specialist Simulator
    66% matchMostly Positive77% of 322 reviews2025
    Dev: Pixel Team RED
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Step into the world of IT! Diagnose network issues, manage servers, and repair devices while handling tasks under strict SLAs. Choose your career path, from HelpDesk to IT Project Manager. Develop real IT knowledge and climb the ranks in this realistic IT simulation!

    Why similar: Simulation 74.6%, Indie 25.4%

  50. #50 Game Tycoon 2
    72% 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: Simulation 43.8%, Strategy 40.1%, Indie 16.1%

  51. #51 Tech Store Simulator
    68% matchMixed63% of 133 reviews2024
    Dev: Astrasoft
    Windows

    Tech Store Simulator is a game in which you have to build your own tech store. Buy goods, put them on the shelves, sell them at an inflated price and beat the thieves!Also in the game there is a huge number of opportunities to customize the store and make it the way you would like it in life

    Why similar: Simulation 51.7%, Strategy 48.3%

  52. #52 Fast Food Manager
    69% 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: Simulation 54.7%, Strategy 45.3%

  53. #53 ROGUE LIGHT DECK BUILDER
    64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 835 reviews2025
    Dev: Gil Lawson
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 1.4 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Your house needs a deck. You have a hammer. Freedom is $1,000,000.

  54. #54 Abyss Manager
    68% matchMostly Positive77% of 73 reviews2019
    Dev: D4 Laboratory
    Windows

    Take over a small dungeon that no adventure is interested in as a new manager. You'll start with almost nothing and recruit minions, accumulate money, construct facilities, develop technology, explore the realm, have the dungeon's name up, defeat other dungeons and win the championship of the Dungeon League.

    Why similar: Strategy 42%, Simulation 41.3%, Indie 16.6%

  55. #55 Doctor Life Simulator
    65% matchMixed67% of 133 reviews2025
    Dev: Bleeding Edge StudioPub: Blackburne Games Studio FZ LLC
    Windows

    Step into the shoes of a dedicated medical professional in Doctor Life Simulator. Experience the challenges and triumphs of running your own medical practice, from diagnosing complex illnesses to performing life-saving surgeries.

    Why similar: Simulation 85.2%, Indie 14.8%

  56. #56 Tavern Tycoon - Dragon's Hangover
    67% 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: Simulation 49%, Strategy 37.8%, Indie 13.2%

  57. #57 Project Tarvotan
    69% matchMixed59% of 71 reviews2015
    Dev: FlagmanJeremy
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Project Tarvotan allows you to explore the depths of the Milky Way and local universe. Use your wit and resources at hand to plan out your path through each sector. Your demise lurks around every decision. Can you survive long enough and restore balance to the universe?

    Why similar: Strategy 52.2%, Simulation 34.4%, Indie 13.4%

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