- #1 Little Mall Tycoon
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ArmBox
Windows
Let's make your dream mall! Hire great employees and train them. Sell everything that customers want. Upgrade your mall and prepare to deal with unexpected events. Be the best mall in the world.
Why similar: Strategy 31.2%, Simulation 29.7%, Sandbox 23.5%, Building 10.4%, 2D 5.2%
- #2 Construction Company Tycoon
96% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: KokoGamesPub: Tycoon Managers
Windows
Build your own construction company from the ground up! Take on contracts, hire workers, buy powerful equipment, manage your finances, and grow from a small contractor into a construction empire.
Why similar: Strategy 31.2%, Simulation 29.8%, Sandbox 22.2%, Building 12%, 2D 4.8%
- #3 Kebab Dynasty
95% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: GoudaGuyPub: Gouda Interactive Games
Windows
Build and run your own kebab restaurant in a single-player management simulation. Set prices, hire staff, serve customers, keep the shop clean, upgrade the interior, and turn a small counter into a thriving food business.
Why similar: Strategy 27.1%, Simulation 26%, Time Management 25.6%, Sandbox 21.2%
- #4 COLD AISLE: Data Center Tycoon
94% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Velmirestudios
Windows
Build your own data center business from an empty industrial hall. Order hardware, install servers and GPUs, connect power and networking, manage cooling and capacity, and grow from your first rack into a market-leading company.
Why similar: Simulation 39.3%, Strategy 33.7%, Sandbox 27%
- #5 Rescue Team
94% matchVery Positive89% of 176 reviews2015
Dev: Alawar EntertainmentPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Control the rescue workers who rebuild three islands in the wake of devastating weather! Repair damaged restaurants, houses, and sawmills to produce necessary resources. Race against the clock to collect gems, put out fires, and save stranded swimmers!
Why similar: Strategy 34.6%, Simulation 34.1%, Time Management 31.3%
- #6 Ant Queen
93% matchMixed65% of 283 reviews2016
Dev: inVantage Technologies
Windows · Mac · Linux
Begin a journey like no other, become the Ant Queen and establish your empire. Ant Queen is a simulation game where you breed different types of ants to ultimately conquer your surroundings and achieve a stable ant colony.
Why similar: Simulation 37.6%, Strategy 36.9%, Sandbox 25.5%
- #7 Gardens Inc. 2: The Road to Fame
92% matchVery Positive88% of 64 reviews2014
Dev: World-LoomPub: MumboJumbo
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Jill & Mike have established their gardening company in Sunnyvale and now they are ready for the next step. Help them to win a contest that will be followed by contracts all over the world!
Why similar: Time Management 41.6%, Strategy 29.8%, Simulation 28.5%
- #8 Blood Money, Good Money
91% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Arturo Zafra Moreno
Windows
Trade guns on a city plagued by gangs and expand your criminal empire
Why similar: Simulation 27%, Time Management 26.5%, Sandbox 22.5%, Strategy 19.5%, 2D 4.6%
- #9 Argonauts Agency: Captive of Circe
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: Workroom7Pub: 8floor
Windows
The Argonauts Agency – An invitation to a wedding sets in motion an incredible investigation with an unexpected twist!
Why similar: Simulation 38.2%, Strategy 36.3%, Time Management 25.4%
- #10 Argonauts Agency: Missing Daughter
90% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: Workroom7Pub: 8floor
Windows
The Argonauts Agency – Find out how the family turmoil of the gods has affected common mortals and how it all ends!
Why similar: Simulation 38.2%, Strategy 36.3%, Time Management 25.4%
- #11 Lost Artifacts Mysterious Book Collector's Edition
89% matchMixed50% of 12 reviews2022
Dev: GameOn ProductionPub: 8floor
Windows
The team of experienced treasure hunters rushes off to meet adventure once again!
Why similar: Simulation 38.2%, Strategy 36.3%, Time Management 25.4%
- #12 MOAI: Build Your Dream
89% matchVery Positive81% of 212 reviews2015
Dev: Alawar EntertainmentPub: ESDigital Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Discover the wonders of an uncharted island and help the natives restore their ravaged land to its former glory in Moai: Build Your Dream! Overcome the fury of an active volcano, hordes of attacking ghosts and the threat of dwindling resources as you guide the hero and a native princess on their quest.
Why similar: Strategy 35.5%, Simulation 32.4%, Time Management 32.1%
- #13 New Lands
88% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: Workroom7Pub: 8floor
Windows · Mac
Grow wheat and build mills and mines. Restore your new lands and become a successful landlord.
Why similar: Simulation 39.4%, Strategy 37.4%, Time Management 23.2%
- #14 New Lands Paradise Island Collector's Edition
87% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2022
Dev: Workroom7Pub: 8floor
Windows
Gather seashells and tropical fruit! Develop the best resort in the near lands!
Why similar: Simulation 39.1%, Strategy 37.1%, Time Management 23.8%
- #15 New Lands 2 Collector's Edition
86% matchMixed58% of 12 reviews2022
Dev: Workroom7Pub: 8floor
Windows
Grow cocoa beans, apples and sugarcane. Make the best sweet treats around and win the contest!
Why similar: Simulation 39.1%, Strategy 37.1%, Time Management 23.8%
- #16 Argonauts Agency: Glove of Midas
86% matchMixed65% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: Workroom7Pub: 8floor
Windows
The Argonauts Agency – Experiments with a magical glove lead to a hilarious blunder!
Why similar: Simulation 39.1%, Strategy 37.1%, Time Management 23.8%
- #17 Argonauts Agency: Chair of Hephaestus
85% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: Workroom7Pub: 8floor
Windows
Argonauts Agency—See how a regular chair can be the beginning of a whole investigation and amazing adventure!
Why similar: Simulation 39.1%, Strategy 37.1%, Time Management 23.8%
- #18 Elven Rivers: The Forgotten Lands Collector's Edition
84% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: Big City LabPub: 8floor
Windows · Mac
Celene and her brave teammates have already earn a reputation for themselves: this is why they were chosen to be the first group to explore the neighbouring continent of beastmen.
Why similar: Simulation 32.9%, Time Management 32%, Strategy 29.7%, 2D 5.4%
- #19 RollerCoaster Tycoon World™
84% matchMostly Negative25% of 5,897 reviews2016
Dev: Nvizzio CreationsPub: Atari
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
RollerCoaster Tycoon World™ is the newest installment in the legendary RCT franchise. This next-generation theme park simulation and building game includes fan-favorite features along with incredible new advancements!
Why similar: Simulation 31.4%, Sandbox 24.7%, Building 21.5%, Strategy 18%, Multiplayer 4.3%
- #20 Build-a-lot: On Vacation
83% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Hipsoft
Windows
Vacation towns are looking to upgrade their local attractions and your skills are needed! Can you get the gondola working at the ski resort? Will the fairgrounds get constructed in time for the festival? Find out in Build-a-lot: On Vacation!
Why similar: Simulation 35.9%, Strategy 31%, Time Management 28.9%, 2D 4.3%
- #21 Island Tribe
82% matchVery Positive81% of 54 reviews2015
Dev: Qumaron
Windows
You find yourself on a mysterious island in the middle of the ocean inhabited by a forgotten tribe. The islanders lived a carefree and quiet life and everything seemed to be perfect…
Why similar: Time Management 36%, Strategy 34.1%, Simulation 29.9%
- #22 Blue Water Builders
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RipTide Softworks LLC
Windows
Blue Water Builders is a shipyard management and shipbuilding game set during the golden age of industry. Design, build, launch and manage your own fleet as you take a small shipyard from its humble beginnings to a major force in the world of shipbuilding. So, how far will you take your shipyard?
Why similar: Simulation 24.6%, Time Management 24.4%, Strategy 21.5%, Sandbox 19.9%, Building 9.6%
- #23 Supermarket Simulator
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Live Motion Games
Windows
Take care of old and forgotten supermarkets and prepare them for the grand reopening. Repair and renovate everything inside and outside the store.
Why similar: Simulation 34.6%, Time Management 26.8%, Sandbox 24.9%, Building 11.3%, Multiplayer 2.4%
- #24 Northern Tale
81% matchVery Positive90% of 62 reviews2016
Dev: Qumaron
Windows
A beautiful legend filled with magic, bravery and amazing adventures!
Why similar: Time Management 48%, Strategy 26.6%, Simulation 25.4%
- #25 Surviving Medieval
79% matchMixed60% of 30 reviews2020
Dev: Vlasov Tower
Windows
Survival strategy with indirect control and tower defense elements. Build and manage your medieval town.
Why similar: Simulation 33.3%, Strategy 30.6%, Sandbox 17.7%, Building 14%, 2D 4.3%
- #26 Wedding Dash® 2: Rings Around the World
79% matchMostly Positive72% of 109 reviews2009
Dev: Sarbakan
Windows · Mac
Quinn is back on a new whirlwind adventure, joined by Flo® and Joe Wright, wedding photographer. Help Quinn become the world's top wedding planner in this hilarious sequel to the hit game Wedding Dash®. Visit beautiful, exotic locations while managing new guests, fulfilling bride and groom requests, and tackling comedic disasters.
Why similar: Simulation 57.3%, Time Management 42.7%
- #27 Airport Simulator 2019
78% matchMostly Negative29% of 155 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%
- #28 EEP Train Simulator Mission
78% 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%
- #29 Soviet Monsters: Ekranoplans
77% 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%
- #30 Nightclub Emporium
77% 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%
- #31 Carpe Deal 'Em
76% 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%
- #32 Cosmic Buddies Town
75% 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 52.4%, Strategy 47.6%
- #33 Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific
75% matchMixed66% of 41 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 52.4%, Strategy 47.6%
- #34 Traffic Giant
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 176 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%
- #35 The Race for the White House 2016
74% 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 52.4%, Strategy 47.6%
- #36 Hotel Giant
73% 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%
- #37 Wars of Succession
72% 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 51.8%, Strategy 48.2%
- #38 M.U.D. TV
73% matchMixed41% of 190 reviews2010
Dev: Realmforge StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 6.3 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%
- #39 Nature Zen
71% 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%
- #40 Conflict of Heroes: Awakening the Bear
71% 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%
- #41 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%
- #42 Noble In Exile / 落魄之家
70% 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%
- #43 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%
- #44 IndustrySim Virtual Platform
69% 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%
- #45 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%
- #46 Shop Tycoon The Boss
68% 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%
- #47 ALVAROK
68% 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%
- #48 The Great Art Race
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 187 reviews
Dev: Ascaron Entertainment ltd.Pub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 4.9 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%
- #49 Antiquitas
67% 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%