- #1 Parkdens
97% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: HidingDev Games
Windows
Parkdens is a minimalistic and relaxing nature park building game where you can place tiles and choose variety of objects ranging from statues, sitting areas, shelters to bushes, playgrounds, trees etc. to populate the placed tiles.
Why similar: City Builder 40.3%, Sandbox 20.4%, Casual 15.8%, Simulation 11.4%, Building 6.3%
- #2 Medieval Castle Simulator
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Outerlynx
Windows
Run your own castle, trade goods, set prices, hire villagers, and expand your market into a thriving medieval empire. Customize your layout, keep order, and secure your prosperity… or lose it all.
Why similar: City Builder 35.8%, Life Sim 20.8%, Sandbox 16.9%, Casual 12.9%, Simulation 9.4%
- #3 Shop Tycoon
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Loop Entertainment
Windows
Buy, sell, and build the largest shopping center in the city.
Why similar: City Builder 29%, Life Sim 17.8%, Sandbox 15.4%, Cartoony 7.9%, Casual 6.8%
- #4 Two Point Museum
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 11,825 reviews2025
Dev: Two Point StudiosPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 25.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Curate and manage incredible museums! Explore to discover amazing artifacts. Design and refine the layout, keep staff happy, guests entertained, donations plentiful… and children off the exhibits
Why similar: City Builder 30.9%, Life Sim 17.1%, Sandbox 15.8%, Building 8%, Cartoony 7.7%
- #5 Hundred Nights: DIFU
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PixelsCove Games
Windows
Run the Chinese Hell in this cozy management simulation! Design your underworld, staff it with quirky soulkeepers, and punish sinful souls. Meanwhile, build Fengdu City where souls enjoy the afterlife, meet legends from Chinese myths, and explore the worlds above.
Why similar: City Builder 33.4%, Sandbox 12.2%, Casual 11.3%, Life Sim 10%, Simulation 9.7%
- #6 漂流到岛
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 呀嘿嘿工作室
Windows
"Drift to Island" is a sandbox multiplayer game where you build your home on a tropical island and enjoy island life. Ride a pony, fish, farm, or hire NPCs to help run the island. The game offers a relaxing and immersive experience, letting you create lasting memories with friends in a vibrant world
Why similar: City Builder 31%, Life Sim 18.6%, Sandbox 16.8%, Casual 7.3%, Simulation 5.7%
- #7 The Architect: Paris
92% matchMostly Positive73% of 234 reviews2021
Dev: Enodo GamesPub: 5PM Studio
Windows
The Architect: Paris is a construction game that allows you to shape the city of Paris into what you want. Destroy, draw, build your own architectural projects, customizing each building carefully or entire districts at once.
Why similar: City Builder 38%, Sandbox 23%, Casual 13.8%, Building 10.5%, Simulation 6.8%
- #8 BlockUrbs
91% matchPositive84% of 25 reviews2024
Dev: HidingDev Games
Windows
BlockUrbs is a small city builder game where you can place a variety of structures and roads on tiles to create tiny, detailed and beautiful city sections without worrying about any goals or scores.
Why similar: City Builder 50.3%, Sandbox 14%, Casual 13.2%, Simulation 10%, Building 8.2%
- #9 Don't Drop The Wall, Jack!
91% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2024
Dev: Telefix Productions incPub: Telefix Productions
Windows
In this construction game, you’ll play as Jack, a proud contractor. Using his crane, Jack will build various structures, including houses, hotels, and bridges. Skillful crane operation is crucial for progress and achieving new objectives. But above all, be extra careful with your walls!
Why similar: City Builder 40.6%, Casual 15%, Cartoony 11.3%, Simulation 10.9%, Base Building 7%
- #10 WC Dream
90% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Home
Windows
You are the KING of your own throne, capable of creating anything you desire. YOU are the KING!🏰
Why similar: City Builder 41.7%, Sandbox 21.4%, Casual 15.1%, Exploration 6.3%, Base Building 5.5%
- #11 Hotel Builder
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Live Motion Games
Windows
Vacations mean various things to people all over the world, but they always have one thing in common: the HOTEL. It’s time to take matters into your own hands and build that dream hotel just the way you always wanted!
Why similar: City Builder 33.7%, Life Sim 19.2%, Sandbox 17.7%, Casual 8.5%, Simulation 6.5%
- #12 Smalltown Architect
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pianova Games
Windows · Mac
Tired of grey cities full of cars and concrete? Let's build charming European-style old towns full of life, color and bustling energy. Beautiful architecture, parks and cobbled streets lined with cafés, shops and restaurants. Relax as you watch your residents enjoy life in your cozy little town.
Why similar: City Builder 41.2%, Sandbox 21.3%, Simulation 11.1%, Casual 8.1%, Building 5.2%
- #13 100 days
88% matchNegative9% of 11 reviews2021
Dev: SMgames
Windows
100 days is a game that allows you to immerse yourself in the harsh world of one island, where you have to survive for 100 days. Build, explore the island and find secrets.
Why similar: City Builder 33.6%, Life Sim 19.8%, Sandbox 18.2%, Casual 7.3%, Simulation 6.3%
- #14 Site Management Simulator
86% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: Wins Games Studio
Windows
"Start with a small apartment and expand into a thriving residential site with buildings, shops, and services. Manage cleaning, security, and fees to keep residents happy and build your dream community!"
Why similar: City Builder 28.8%, Life Sim 21.1%, Sandbox 20.1%, Casual 13.2%, Simulation 9.7%
- #15 Eilands
86% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Innerverse Games
Windows
Create and explore your own islands. Sculpt the land, plant trees, draw paths, place and build houses. Inhabit your creations. There is no combat or management, just the joy of creating and experiencing your own island.
Why similar: City Builder 32.3%, Sandbox 15.8%, Life Sim 14%, Building 9.2%, Base Building 7.6%
- #16 新城镇
87% matchMostly Positive71% of 14 reviews2022
Dev: 初稿
Windows
这是一个休闲放置类的城市模拟游戏,玩家可以通过人口增长和发展经济来建造更多的建筑,在游戏中体验从小乡镇发展成为大城市的过程。
Why similar: City Builder 51.7%, Sandbox 24.7%, Casual 12.2%, Simulation 10.3%, Indie 1.1%
- #17 Prime//Directive
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Adam Robinson
Windows
Place procedurally generated structures and watch a cyberpunk city evolve into a living, interconnected system.
Why similar: City Builder 45.3%, Sandbox 21.9%, Cyberpunk 13.9%, Casual 9%, 3D 5.4%
- #18 Little Christmas Workshop
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Tom Horwath Games
Windows
An adorable, stocking stuffer-sized factory automation game
Why similar: City Builder 37.4%, Sandbox 22.3%, Casual 14.4%, Simulation 10.5%, Base Building 6.1%
- #19 Trinity Building Editor
84% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Octopus Entertainment LTD
Windows
Building simulator game. Play with landscape, build, change the size of all building parts, combine pieces for a unique design. Choose and change materials and textures. Putting plants. Complete tasks and increase your architect level! Work on the game continues! Stay tuned for updates. Coming soon…
Why similar: City Builder 35.9%, Life Sim 21.6%, Sandbox 8.8%, Building 8%, Casual 6.7%
- #20 Pocket City 2
83% matchVery Positive94% of 130 reviews2025
Dev: Codebrew Games Inc.
Windows · Mac
A city-building game with a unique twist—step inside and experience your city firsthand! Plan roads, zones, and infrastructure while growing your economy, managing resources, and unlocking special buildings. Host events, build mega projects, and watch your city thrive in a dynamic world.
Why similar: City Builder 38.7%, Sandbox 19.7%, Base Building 9.2%, Casual 8.9%, Cartoony 7.4%
- #21 PyramidValley: Reborn
82% matchVery Positive88% of 84 reviews2025
Dev: AuthenTiiq
Windows · Mac · Linux
Immerse yourself in ancient Egypt with PyramidValley, a management game where you develop your pharaonic city by constructing iconic monuments and gathering various resources to ensure prosperity.
Why similar: City Builder 47.4%, Sandbox 27.1%, Simulation 14.6%, Casual 10.9%
- #22 Geopogo Cities: Windsor–Detroit
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Geopogo
Windows
A real-world city-building simulation where you shape the future of downtown Windsor–Detroit. Zone, redevelop, and experiment with growth using real map data in a living urban sandbox.
Why similar: City Builder 38.9%, Sandbox 20.1%, Simulation 10.6%, Casual 10.6%, Exploration 5.4%
- #23 SUMMERHOUSE
81% matchVery Positive93% of 3,260 reviews2024
Dev: FriedemannPub: Future Friends Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 1.7 hrs≥1hr: 33%
A tiny building game about beautiful lived-in houses. No rules or restrictions, just pure creativity.
Why similar: City Builder 40.5%, Sandbox 26.9%, Building 9.4%, Casual 9.2%, Relaxing 5.5%
- #24 happiness market
81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: luolei
Windows
A simple simulation and management game. Build different shops and earn money from passing customers.
Why similar: City Builder 40.9%, Life Sim 20.2%, Base Building 11.3%, Building 9.2%, Casual 8.9%
- #25 Acorn City: Tropical!
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Divine Games LLC
Windows
Build and Explore your very own tropical island! Use block-based building mechanics to create an island unique to you! Collect resources to survive and create. Unlock new items to help expand your town!
Why similar: City Builder 32.7%, Life Sim 19.9%, Sandbox 16.6%, Cartoony 7.9%, Casual 7.9%
- #26 我是大房东
80% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: 星九猫
Windows
If you had a plot of land, what would you build on it? In "I Am The Landlord," you'll play as a landlord who owns an apartment building in the city center, starting from an empty plot and using your design skills and creativity to construct unique apartments.
Why similar: City Builder 31.8%, Life Sim 18.3%, Building 14.2%, Simulation 10.9%, Casual 9.2%
- #27 My Retro World
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RewindApp
Windows
Build the retro world of your dreams: from chill vaporwave vibes to neon retrowave skylines, from 90s suburbs to futuristic cityscapes, all in the most nostalgic sandbox...
Why similar: City Builder 40.2%, Sandbox 24.9%, Casual 10.8%, Simulation 9%, Cyberpunk 8.7%
- #28 Fantasy World Simulator
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: North Coast Studio
Windows · Mac
Open a Pixie shop and dive into an adventure with whimsical creatures. Tame, train, and evolve Pixie characters, then explore the vibrant city with them. Manage your shop, serve customers, and grow your business. Join now and create your own Pixie legend!
Why similar: City Builder 33.6%, Life Sim 21.5%, Sandbox 19.4%, Simulation 6.2%, Exploration 5.6%
- #29 Townbox
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: VideoDojo Games
Windows
Townbox™ is a single player sandbox town building game with an emphasis on creativity and self expression! Take on the role of trainee town planner and expand your teeny-tiny starting island into a bustling town of your own design.
Why similar: City Builder 30.5%, Life Sim 18.8%, Sandbox 17.7%, Base Building 9.5%, Casual 6.8%
- #30 Crafty County
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tim Krief
Windows · Linux
A captivating city-building puzzle game, blending strategy with creativity as you help towns by merging groups of four buildings into unique structures to make them grow and prosper.
Why similar: City Builder 46%, Casual 16.6%, Simulation 12.1%, Cartoony 10.7%, 3D 5.7%
- #31 Rustic City
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Tiny Can of Brains
Windows
Design charming habitats for small quirky creatures in this relaxing citybuilder.
Why similar: City Builder 43.2%, Life Sim 25.1%, Simulation 11.9%, Base Building 6.8%, 3D 4.9%
- #32 Majulah: Shape Your City
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: That One Time I Made A Game Studio
Windows
Build and govern a thriving Singapore in this city builder! Plan your city with tactical building placements, Recruit a powerful Cabinet, and secure Building Blueprints during heated parliament sessions. Rally citizen support to ensure re-election and shape your nation's future one term at a time!
Why similar: City Builder 38.6%, Sandbox 19.3%, Casual 9.6%, Roguelite 8.5%, Simulation 7.5%
- #33 simpliCity
76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: altaf-creatorPub: Vixenia Game
Windows
A sandbox game about building a city without all those hassle from complicated systems.
Why similar: City Builder 40.8%, Sandbox 24.5%, Base Building 11.8%, Building 9.6%, Casual 7%
- #34 Skyscraper Tiles
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Super Voxel Games
Windows
Build your city in Skyscraper Tiles and relax in that sandbox game without resource management! Stack soaring towers above the clouds and unleash fleets of flying vehicles. Craft your dream skyline and watch your futuristic metropolis come to life in the sky!
Why similar: City Builder 41.1%, Sandbox 25.8%, Casual 12%, Building 8.6%, Simulation 5.2%
- #35 Witching Well
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Shiitake Knights
Windows
Witching Well is a magic sandbox where you craft spells, explore, shape your surroundings, and play at your own pace. Collect ingredients, craft magic, meet unique creatures, and transform the world around you.
Why similar: City Builder 25.8%, Life Sim 20.1%, Sandbox 18.7%, Base Building 8.1%, Building 7.4%
- #36 Arcane Realms
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Moon Mantis Games
Windows
Build magical villages across serene, ever-changing realms. Create thriving settlements, gather arcane energy, then teleport to new lands and start anew. Discover endless possibilities as you construct settlements across the Arcane Realms.
Why similar: City Builder 41%, Sandbox 21.5%, Casual 10%, Building 6.8%, Exploration 6.5%
- #37 Heard of the Story?
73% matchPositive97% of 35 reviews2023
Dev: Shasaur
Windows
Forge a medieval community with intelligent and quirky villagers. Gather resources and transform the village into a town, or simply listen to captivating stories from various simulated and evolving lives. All in a beautiful, relaxing, and immersive fantasy world.
Why similar: City Builder 23%, Life Sim 19.6%, Sandbox 14.9%, Base Building 10.3%, Emotional 9%
- #38 Fantastic Haven: Prologue
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 283 reviews2024
Dev: Piece of Cake FabulousPub: Gamera Games
Windows
Save fantasy creatures and protect them until releasing them into their natural habitat. Build your shelter, explore the neighboring region, and encounter a series of events.
Why similar: City Builder 43.8%, Sandbox 24%, Simulation 8.6%, Building 7.3%, Exploration 7.3%
- #39 Block'hood
74% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,256 reviews2017
Dev: Plethora ProjectPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Block’hood is a neighborhood-building simulator that celebrates the diversity and experimentation of cities and the unique ecosystems within them. Budding city planners will have access to 200+ building blocks to combine and to create unique neighborhoods and discover the implications of their designs.
Why similar: City Builder 58.3%, Sandbox 23.6%, Simulation 9.5%, Building 6.8%, Indie 1.7%
- #40 Skid Cities
74% matchMixed66% of 80 reviews2021
Dev: Vittorio Banfi
Windows · Mac · Linux
A Cyberpunk City Building Game. Define the city of a twisted, dark, utopian, or dystopian future. Build it in the sky, underground, on the ground. Navigate evil corporations, the Yakuza, android revolts, and unrest. Or embrace them - your choice.
Why similar: City Builder 48.6%, Cyberpunk 20.4%, Sandbox 15.8%, Building 7.8%, Simulation 3.1%
- #41 Hidden Glade
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ivan Toda
Windows
Hidden Glade is a 2D simulation role-playing video game set in a fantastic world of mysteries and unexplored worlds. Go on a new adventure together with Tobi. Develop your new home, find answers to your questions and go to your goal.
Why similar: Loot 22.5%, Life Sim 22%, Sandbox 20.1%, Roguelite 9.7%, Casual 8.6%
- #42 Tiny Town VR
73% matchVery Positive92% of 1,239 reviews2017
Dev: Lumbernauts
Windows
Create an original world and fill it with buildings, roads, vehicles and more. Give it life with posable characters. Tell a story with custom speech bubbles and in-game photo captures. Then, share with friends!
Why similar: City Builder 47.9%, Sandbox 27.3%, Casual 9.4%, Simulation 8.9%, Building 4.5%
- #43 Pirates Odyssey
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PRODUKTIVKELLER StudiosPub: SunDust
Windows
Ahoy, mateys! We are marooned on a series of islands and need to find a way home. Help us explore the environment, build camps and find glorious booty. Join us on an island hopping adventure full of parrot wisdom, pirate mayhem and puzzle glory! Arrr!
Why similar: City Builder 37.8%, Life Sim 22.7%, Casual 9.9%, Cartoony 9.1%, Simulation 7.6%
- #44 Reshape
71% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Nick Serebryanik
Windows
you're the architect of your world. Design without limits, create without boundaries. Your world, your way, unleash your creativity.
Why similar: City Builder 41%, Sandbox 22.1%, Casual 10%, Simulation 7.8%, Exploration 6.4%
- #45 Dorpie
70% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Chosen Interactive
Windows
Stack quirky buildings skyward in this charming city builder! With limited space, the only way is up. Place structures, complete objectives, and unlock new possibilities. Express your creativity, relax, and watch your absurdly wonderful town reach new heights!
Why similar: City Builder 40.3%, Sandbox 20.7%, Casual 9%, Base Building 8.6%, Roguelite 8.4%
- #46 Cloudspan
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cosmo Gatto
Windows
In this bite-sized city builder, stack and stretch your town as far as physics will allow.
Why similar: City Builder 46.6%, Casual 17.6%, Simulation 12.7%, Roguelite 12.5%, Building 7%
- #47 Encounter of island(心岛)
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 云岚天上
Windows
This is a world embracing freedom and warmth. Players, as island owners, can build their own beautiful islands at will; You can also become friends with distant NPCs, pacify their wandering hearts, and build a new home for them; You can also become friends with other players to build your town.
Why similar: City Builder 29.3%, Life Sim 20.6%, Sandbox 19.4%, Building 8.2%, Simulation 6.8%
- #48 Mega Capital
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Simsoft
Windows
Choose your business idea. Do surveys, try to get investors and try to turn your startup company into a corporation.
Why similar: City Builder 55%, Casual 22.5%, Building 15%, 3D 7.5%
- #49 Planting Trees
69% matchMostly Negative26% of 30 reviews2023
Dev: Endulum
Windows · Mac
Take on the role of a reforestation expert.
Why similar: City Builder 36%, Life Sim 20.7%, Sandbox 19.5%, Casual 8.7%, Exploration 5.5%
- #50 Meow Island
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 1111Dev
Windows
Meow Island is an idle tycoon game where you build a sky island paradise for adorable kittens! Open and upgrade food stores, explore new areas, unlock unique kittens, and fill the skies with cozy cat islands!
Why similar: City Builder 38.3%, Life Sim 22.2%, Casual 13.9%, Simulation 7.7%, Cartoony 7.7%
- #51 Towns
71% matchMostly Negative27% of 2,832 reviews2012
Dev: Xavi Canal, Ben PalgiPub: SMP
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 53%
The game brings a fresh new take on the city building/management genre by introducing many RPG features. In Towns you manage a settlement on top of an active dungeon. Instead of playing the hero who delves deep into the dungeon, how about playing the town that houses and caters to the hero's needs?
Why similar: City Builder 58.5%, Sandbox 27.4%, Simulation 7.3%, Building 4.2%, Indie 2.3%
- #52 Floating Isle Days
66% matchPositive94% of 36 reviews2026
Dev: LiZi
Windows
You have traveled to a magical world in your dreams, and there is now a cute little sprite by your side. You will spend many wonderful moments with it on this land.
Why similar: City Builder 36.3%, Sandbox 18.9%, Life Sim 16.4%, Casual 9.5%, Simulation 9.4%
- #53 CityArchitect
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pedro Seabra Medeiros
Windows
Design and build your dream city — one building at a time. CityArchitect lets you create both the city and its architecture, combining styles, designing buildings, managing neighborhoods, and shaping a unique urban landscape.
Why similar: City Builder 48.3%, Sandbox 21.8%, Building 10.2%, Casual 10%, Simulation 7%
- #54 Town Squared
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: It's Anecdotal
Windows
Town Squared is a peaceful city building and puzzle game. Create cute architecture as you take a tiny voyage, discovering and unlocking new buildings along the way.
Why similar: City Builder 51.2%, Sandbox 23.5%, Casual 9.4%, 3D 4.5%, Relaxing 4.2%
- #55 Being John Gogh
67% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Procrast Games
Windows
"Being John Gogh" is a life simulation game where you play as John, navigating through a world rendered in the style of Van Gogh's paintings, focusing on improving relationships, managing health, and enhancing charisma to find happiness on Bozca Island.
Why similar: Life Sim 28.9%, Sandbox 23.5%, Casual 16.8%, Simulation 12.7%, Roguelite 9.7%
- #56 电子祭祖
67% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: 红叶工作室
Windows · Mac
你还在为清明不调休回不了家而烦恼吗?现在进入电子祭祖便可以足不出户进行祭祖。 通过电子祭祖,你可以烧香、放贡品、烧纸 马上开始为你在另一个世界的先人打钱吧!
Why similar: Life Sim 28.8%, Sandbox 17.6%, Casual 10.2%, Exploration 7.8%, Base Building 7.2%
- #57 Quartermaster
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Quartermaster Team
Windows
Quartermaster is a management strategy simulation in which you will build a top-secret agency to prepare elite spies for their missions! Research high-tech spy gadgets and run specialized training programs. Manage your staff and stay alert for double agents looking to sabotage your operation.
Why similar: City Builder 28%, Sandbox 16.9%, Life Sim 12.6%, Base Building 10.6%, Cartoony 8.5%
- #58 Cities XL Platinum
69% matchMixed58% of 1,633 reviews2013
Dev: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Build cities, shape a world.Cities XL Platinum lets you design, build and link up cities of all shapes and sizes around the Cities XL planet!Build more impressive cities than ever before! Cities XL Platinum offers a huge variety of over 1,000 buildings and constructions (including 50 brand new structures), that you can freely place on...
Why similar: City Builder 68.9%, Sandbox 16%, Simulation 12.8%, Building 2.3%