- #1 Parkdens
97% matchNo user reviews2028
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 35.7%, Simulation 24.3%, Sandbox 16.1%, Building 9.2%, Casual 9.1%
- #2 BlockUrbs
96% matchPositive85% 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 44.3%, Simulation 21.1%, Building 12%, Sandbox 11%, Casual 7.6%
- #3 Cities XL Platinum
96% matchMixed58% of 1,637 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 53.9%, Simulation 24.2%, Sandbox 11.2%, Management 6.9%, Building 3%
- #4 The Architect: Paris
95% matchMostly Positive73% of 235 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 34.1%, Sandbox 18.5%, Building 15.6%, Simulation 14.8%, Casual 8.1%
- #5 Hundred Nights: DIFU
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PixelsCove Games
Windows
Run the Eastern Underworld in this cozy city builder simulation! Design land layout, hire quirky soulkeepers, and punish sinful souls. Give souls a place to call home. Encounter legends from myths, explore worlds above...
Why similar: City Builder 30.8%, Simulation 21.6%, Building 11.5%, Sandbox 10.1%, Management 7.7%
- #6 Smalltown Architect
94% 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 36.8%, Simulation 23.8%, Sandbox 17%, Building 7.7%, Relaxing 4.9%
- #7 SUMMERHOUSE
93% matchVery Positive93% of 3,380 reviews2024
Dev: FriedemannPub: Future Friends Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 1.7 hrs≥1hr: 34%
A tiny building game about beautiful lived-in houses. No rules or restrictions, just pure creativity.
Why similar: City Builder 35.1%, Sandbox 21%, Building 13.7%, Simulation 8.5%, Relaxing 8.4%
- #8 Shroomy Garden
92% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Magicwood Labs
Windows · Mac
Design a beautiful cozy theme park or water park filled with rides, slides, decorations, and charm. Attract lovable Shroomies who wander around and bring your creation to life. A calm, cozy game about creativity and building your perfect little getaway.
Why similar: City Builder 26%, Sandbox 17.5%, Building 13.2%, Simulation 12.9%, Cozy 11.6%
- #9 Dubai Simulator
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mobilway S.A.Pub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
In Dubai Simulator, you'll have the chance to design and build your dream city, complete with towering skyscrapers, bustling streets, luxurious resorts, and awe-inspiring landmarks.
Why similar: City Builder 36.7%, Simulation 26%, Sandbox 16.8%, Building 9.4%, Management 5.6%
- #10 Arabia Palace Builder
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Live Motion Games
Windows
In Arabia Builder you will get the chance to prove yourself as the most skilled artisan in the medieval Middle East. Repair palaces, dig aqueducts, tend to beautiful gardens and make the realm fit for a sultan!
Why similar: City Builder 32.3%, Simulation 27.5%, Building 15.7%, Management 11%, Casual 8.4%
- #11 Cloudside Lane
90% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Peach Rain
Windows
Cloudside Lane is a small casual building game. Immerse yourself in a tranquil and comfortable environment, build houses and create your own cozy streetscape. There are no scores or rules here, just follow your heart to create and feel.
Why similar: City Builder 34.8%, Building 15.6%, Sandbox 14.1%, Simulation 13%, Cozy 10.4%
- #12 Block'hood
89% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,258 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 50%, Simulation 19.4%, Sandbox 18.3%, Building 9.7%, Management 1.9%
- #13 新城镇
89% 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 48%, Simulation 23.1%, Sandbox 20.5%, Casual 7.4%, Singleplayer 1%
- #14 RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3: Complete Edition
88% matchVery Positive87% of 3,024 reviews2020
Dev: Frontier DevelopmentsPub: Atari
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Build the park of a lifetime and rediscover the critically acclaimed rollercoaster simulation bestseller. Feel the thrill of a genre-defining classic, complete with two huge expansion packs.
Why similar: City Builder 33.1%, Building 15.4%, Sandbox 15%, Simulation 14.5%, Management 14.1%
- #15 Cities: Skylines II
87% matchMixed56% of 92,848 reviews2023
Dev: Iceflake StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 23.7 hrsMean: 77.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Raise a city from the ground up and transform it into a thriving metropolis with the most realistic city builder ever. Push your creativity and problem-solving to build on a scale you've never experienced. With deep simulation and a living economy, this is world-building without limits.
Why similar: City Builder 43.7%, Simulation 16.2%, Sandbox 13.6%, Building 12.7%, Management 8.4%
- #16 Ethics Empire
86% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Nullgrid Studios
Windows
Become the richest business owner in this strategy-based simulator, choose your playstyle trying to balance ethics and profits in this chaotic low poly world. Will you keep your ethical businesses thriving or will you let it all crumble down for a quick buck?
Why similar: City Builder 31.8%, Simulation 22.7%, Sandbox 13%, Management 10.8%, Building 9%
- #17 Developer Simulator
86% 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 35.5%, Simulation 23.4%, Sandbox 16.4%, Building 7.1%, Casual 6.3%
- #18 My Tiny Park
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cold Cabin
Windows
My Tiny Park is a management sim where you design and manage parks of all kinds - from schoolyard playgrounds to sprawling nature reserves. Balance budgets, attract visitors, and craft the perfect outdoor space in this relaxing yet strategic game!
Why similar: City Builder 36.9%, Simulation 23.7%, Sandbox 17.1%, Building 11.8%, Management 10%
- #19 Amusement Factory
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Corbata Games
Windows · Mac
Build the theme park of your dreams. Lay the roads, place the rides, open the shops and keep every guest smiling from the gate to the last bus home. A bright, cozy park builder with a ten-location campaign, free play with no limits, and a front-seat view of every ride you put down.
Why similar: City Builder 27.7%, Sandbox 15.8%, Simulation 14.7%, Building 13.2%, Management 10.6%
- #20 Little Christmas Workshop
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Tom Horwath Games
Windows
An adorable, stocking stuffer-sized factory automation game
Why similar: City Builder 35%, Simulation 23.7%, Sandbox 18.7%, Building 9.3%, Casual 8.8%
- #21 Urbanist
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Halfcooked Games
Windows
Thousands of citizens, each with a life of their own. Urbanist is a strategy and simulation game about transforming small settlements into thriving cities and vibrant neighborhoods. Build up your island, manage resources and production chains, and earn your reputation as the next great Urbanist.
Why similar: City Builder 38.9%, Sandbox 16.1%, Simulation 15.5%, Building 13.9%, Management 8.9%
- #22 Fantastic Haven: Prologue
82% matchMostly Positive75% 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 38.6%, Sandbox 18.9%, Simulation 18.3%, Building 10.7%, 3D 5.6%
- #23 Tycoon City: New York
82% matchMixed43% of 290 reviews2008
Dev: Deep Red Games Ltd.Pub: Atari
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Here's your chance to make it big in the Big Apple... New York City, the city that never sleeps! Go for broke building your own Manhattan empire, creating and customizing over 100 types of major businesses: run a hot nightclub, oversee a media conglomerate, open a lucrative Broadway theater - the choices are endless.
Why similar: City Builder 44.5%, Simulation 40.3%, Management 15.2%
- #24 Mountain Resort Manager
80% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: collisdecus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Build a cozy alpine resort where gondolas glide, guests explore, and your mountain evolves through seasons. Place trails and buildings, manage staff and finances, and watch the resort come alive at your pace.
Why similar: City Builder 37.8%, Simulation 24.2%, Sandbox 17.5%, Building 8.1%, Management 5.3%
- #25 Altstadt
79% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: IsegrimGames
Windows · Mac
Build a colorful miniature German old town, one house and street at a time. Make houses taller, expand them into larger connected buildings, and lay streets to form squares and courtyards. Repaint and renovate your compact diorama without management, timers, or failure.
Why similar: City Builder 32.7%, Sandbox 17.4%, Building 16.8%, Cozy 11.9%, Simulation 9.9%
- #26 Cities XXL
81% matchMixed41% of 2,367 reviews2015
Dev: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 50.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Design, build, and manage the world’s largest and most diverse cities in Cities XXL. Bigger and better than ever before with a more powerful game engine and new interface, become the mayor of your very own sprawling metropolis.
Why similar: City Builder 47.3%, Simulation 16.9%, Building 13.7%, Sandbox 12.4%, Management 9.1%
- #27 Construction Simulator 4 - Pocket Edition
79% matchNegative17% of 35 reviews2025
Dev: astragon DevelopmentPub: astragon Entertainment
Windows
Experience Construction Simulator 4 across three beautiful regions with unique campaigns and challenges. Over 100 missions and 80 detailed vehicles and machinery deliver a varied gameplay experience for your growing construction company.
Why similar: City Builder 38.9%, Simulation 23.6%, Sandbox 17.8%, Building 8.3%, Management 4.3%
- #28 City Painter
78% matchVery Positive97% of 66 reviews2026
Dev: Blunix Games
Windows
Advanced city simulator with minimalist "Paint" graphics. Build complex intersections, edit traffic rules, and solve traffic jams without melting your PC.
Why similar: City Builder 37.6%, Simulation 22.9%, Sandbox 17.2%, Building 9.3%, Management 6.6%
- #29 Children of the Nile: Alexandria
81% matchVery Positive84% of 169 reviews2008
Dev: Tilted Mill Entertainment, Inc.
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Children of the Nile: Alexandria is an addition to the base Children of the Nile game, adding a new mini-campaign focused on the rise of the city of Alexandria. Using the unique city-building dynamics of Children of the Nile, you will carve out a new dynasty to rule all of Egypt, and build the greatest city of the ancient world!
Why similar: City Builder 52.9%, Simulation 29.3%, Sandbox 8.8%, Management 8.3%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #30 Don't Drop The Wall, Jack!
78% 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%, Simulation 26.2%, Building 11.3%, Casual 9.8%, 3D 6%
- #31 Gourdlets
77% matchVery Positive92% of 2,206 reviews2024
Dev: AuntyGamesPub: Future Friends Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 52%
An easygoing sandbox game about building towns for cute vegetable folks. Create your perfect community then watch as the gourdlets make themselves at home. No objectives, no points, just good vibes. Play in full screen, or let your gourdlets hang out at the bottom of your screen!
Why similar: City Builder 35.4%, Sandbox 18.6%, Simulation 13.2%, Building 12.7%, Cozy 9.8%
- #32 Cities: Skylines
77% matchVery Positive93% of 292,422 reviews2015
Dev: Colossal OrderPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 66.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Cities: Skylines is a modern take on the classic city simulation. The game introduces new game play elements to realize the thrill and hardships of creating and maintaining a real city whilst expanding on some well-established tropes of the city building experience.
Why similar: City Builder 51.3%, Simulation 15%, Building 12.6%, Sandbox 11%, Management 8.1%
- #33 QuadUrbs
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HidingDev Games
Windows
QuadUrbs is a relaxing minimalistic city builder game where you can place various tiles next to each other to build detailed city quickly without worrying about resource management. You can either place tiles perfectly to get maximum score or place them as you want to create city of your dreams.
Why similar: City Builder 48.7%, Building 17.5%, Simulation 13.3%, Relaxing 7%, Casual 6.3%
- #34 Trailer Park Life
76% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Northern Dev Studio
Windows
Build and manage your own trailer park to either become a peaceful haven or a pit of unruly partiers. Expand on services and amenities to keep tenants happy. Manage staff to keep your park safe and clean or let chaos run amuck and risk it all for higher gains.
Why similar: City Builder 46.3%, Simulation 24.5%, Building 13.7%, Management 11.7%, 3D 2.7%
- #35 Serenestadt
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Markus Korda
Windows
It's a cosy sandbox city building game. Create islands and parks. Increase or decrease the size of buildings in your city. Change the colour of trees and bushes.
Why similar: City Builder 44.2%, Simulation 16.1%, Building 13.3%, Sandbox 12.3%, Relaxing 7.2%
- #36 CityArchitect
74% 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 42.6%, Sandbox 17.2%, Building 15%, Simulation 14.8%, Casual 5.8%
- #37 RoundUrbs
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HidingDev Games
Windows
RoundUrbs is a tiny relaxing city builder game where you place different commercial, residential, house, nature, industrial etc. circular tiles connected to each other to create unique and beautiful city.
Why similar: City Builder 45.7%, Simulation 19.9%, Building 11.4%, Casual 10.4%, Relaxing 7.8%
- #38 我是大房东
73% 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 30.2%, Simulation 25%, Building 22.3%, 3D 7.8%, Management 7.2%
- #39 HexaUrbs
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HidingDev Games
Windows
HexaUrbs is a relaxing minimalistic city builder game about placing variety of hexagonal tiles strategically next to each other to create a beautiful and thriving city.
Why similar: City Builder 48.1%, Simulation 17.6%, Building 14.7%, Relaxing 6.8%, Casual 6.4%
- #40 Towns
75% matchMostly Negative27% of 2,837 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 53.2%, Sandbox 22.3%, Simulation 16%, Building 6.3%, Management 1.2%
- #41 Medieval Castle Simulator
72% 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 38.8%, Simulation 24.6%, Sandbox 16.5%, Casual 9.2%, Management 6.2%
- #42 Dream Corp 梦想公司
71% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: zhangkun
Windows
This is an integrated company simulation game combining construction, management, and life elements. As the boss, precisely control each character without cumbersome page operations. Encounter random events, explore employees' hobbies, quirks, and build a dream company together.
Why similar: City Builder 27.6%, Simulation 17.4%, Building 14.1%, Sandbox 12.8%, Management 12.1%
- #43 New Frontier Days ~Founding Pioneers~
74% matchMixed41% of 37 reviews2017
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
"New Frontier Days ~Founding Pioneers~" is a town-building simulation game, where you command your pioneers to colonize a new land.
Why similar: Simulation 50.3%, City Builder 47.9%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #44 Bonanza Burger
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dawg Patch Games
Windows
Bonanza Burger: Build, manage, and compete! Design your restaurant, hire a top-notch team, and battle rival managers. Conquer challenges, expand, and prove you're the ultimate fast-food mogul!
Why similar: City Builder 36.4%, Simulation 25.5%, Sandbox 16.7%, Building 10.2%, Management 5.7%
- #45 Crafty County
71% 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 43.3%, Simulation 27.5%, Casual 10.2%, Building 8.9%, 3D 5.9%
- #46 MapCity
69% matchPositive84% of 44 reviews2026
Dev: Permadyn Interactive
Windows · Mac
MapCity is an Early Access sandbox for drawing and editing cities, not a traditional city management game. You create roads, buildings, and landscapes on a blank map or optional real map data. Expect a different workflow, a learning curve, and rough edges.
Why similar: City Builder 43.8%, Simulation 28.8%, Building 10.9%, Management 8.2%, Relaxing 4.6%
- #47 Island Architect
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Björn Ottosson
Windows
Sculpt seaside towns nestled between cliffs in Island Architect, a relaxing free-form builder. Shape winding streets, carve tunnels, and craft cozy harbors inspired by coastal Europe. Build with flowing, organic forms—no stress, just create.
Why similar: City Builder 35%, Sandbox 19.3%, Building 17.4%, Simulation 11.1%, Relaxing 8.1%
- #48 Tiny Town VR
70% matchVery Positive92% of 1,262 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 44.4%, Sandbox 22.6%, Simulation 19.9%, Building 6.8%, Casual 5.7%
- #49 Sea of Electronica
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 27 reviews2026
Dev: Playbooster
Windows
A relaxing simulation game about drifting endlessly across a digital ocean.
Why similar: City Builder 38.6%, Simulation 27.1%, Sandbox 20.6%, Building 8.5%, Relaxing 4.6%
- #50 Planet Coaster 2
67% matchMostly Positive74% of 14,789 reviews2024
Dev: Frontier Developments
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Build and customise thrilling roller coasters and incredible water slides, manage the ultimate theme park experience, and share your epic creations. Are you ready to ride the wave?
Why similar: City Builder 31.7%, Simulation 20.1%, Sandbox 19.1%, Building 14.8%, Management 6.4%
- #51 Tropico 4
70% matchVery Positive92% of 12,763 reviews2011
Dev: Haemimont GamesPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The world is changing and Tropico is moving with the times - geographical powers rise and fall and the world market is dominated by new players with new demands and offers - and you, as El Presidente, face a whole new set of challenges.
Why similar: City Builder 56.5%, Simulation 17.7%, Management 10.8%, Sandbox 10.3%, Building 4%
- #52 City Masterplan
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 1:1 Studio
Windows
Break the grid and build a true 1:1 scale metropolis. City Masterplan is a realistic city builder where traffic, citizens, and economy form a fully simulated system. Design complex road networks freely, manage real congestion, and shape a city through the decisions you make.
Why similar: City Builder 39.2%, Simulation 24.4%, Sandbox 16.4%, Building 8.7%, Management 6.5%
- #53 Construction Company
67% matchMixed60% of 65 reviews2026
Dev: Single Game Production
Windows
Your grandfather's construction company is now in your hands. Take over a business burdened by debt and lead it to success. Hire workers, build crews, purchase equipment, complete contracts, expand your office, and turn the company into a thriving construction empire.
Why similar: City Builder 37.1%, Simulation 26.3%, Sandbox 17%, Building 8%, Management 6.9%
- #54 Overthrown
67% matchMixed56% of 313 reviews2026
Dev: BrimstonePub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Lift and throw anything as you build and manage your kingdom in this chaotic city builder for 1-6 players. Harness the power of your soul-stealing crown to defend your citizens from bandits and mutants, farm the land, and gather resources. Keep citizens happy or see them desert you!
Why similar: City Builder 38.1%, Sandbox 18.7%, Building 14.8%, Simulation 14.1%, Management 11%
- #55 Broadband Architect
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Thomas LeePub: Kolva Ltd
Windows
Britain's broadband is a mess, and you're the small company that says it can do better. Trench real UK streets, wire real homes to fibre, and size your network against the 8pm evening peak — when the whole town logs on at once. Dig up Britain. Sell broadband. Survive the evening peak.
Why similar: City Builder 40.8%, Simulation 26.3%, Sandbox 18.9%, Management 7.8%, Building 5.6%
- #56 CITY OF RAGDOLLS
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ali Boukeroui
Windows
Create your own ragdolls wars in your own city in Sandbox Mode, play with guns, melee weapons, crazy vehicles and so much more. Simply enjoy everything you love about ragdolls!
Why similar: City Builder 41.1%, Simulation 21.1%, Sandbox 19.6%, Building 11.8%, 3D 5.4%
- #57 Town to City
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 7,135 reviews2026
Dev: Galaxy GrovePub: Kwalee
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Build an idyllic 19th century Mediterranean town and help it flourish into a prosperous city. Freely place and customise each element to create the perfect home for your growing population in this cozy city builder from the creators of Station to Station.
Why similar: City Builder 40.3%, Building 11.7%, Sandbox 11.4%, Cozy 11.3%, Simulation 8.7%
- #58 Road to your City
69% matchMixed63% of 76 reviews2019
Dev: Yheeky Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Road to your City is a city building and management game with a heavy emphasis on football. Slipping into the role of mayor, you are tasked with establishing a successful football club and developing it from grassroots to world class powerhouse.
Why similar: City Builder 42.9%, Simulation 22.1%, Sandbox 11.6%, Building 8.8%, Management 7.3%
- #59 Hanok: From Thatch to Palace
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: WATSI
Windows
A cozy building game about Korea's old houses, raised the way they were really built — stone by stone, rafter by rafter. Follow 11 guided builds from a thatched cottage to a pavilion over a pond, then raise a walled town of your own from 210 pieces: palace halls, a market street, townsfolk.
Why similar: City Builder 40.1%, Building 18.3%, Cozy 13.5%, Sandbox 12%, Relaxing 6.4%