- #1 Game Dev Story
97% 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: Game Development 16.1% ★, Programming 14.8% ★, Software 10.1% ★, City Builder 10.1%, Real Time Tactics 9.6%
- #2 Star of Games
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Velo GamesPub: Infini Fun
Windows
Ever dreamed of creating a genre-defining masterpiece? Star of Games is a next-gen simulation management game centered on game dev. You'll act as an aspiring developer, starting from a humble garage startup and embarking on a glorious journey—from recreating classics to forging your own legends.
Why similar: Game Development 31.9% ★, Programming 14.4% ★, Management 10.5%, Building 10.2%, Life Sim 9.8%
- #3 Hot Springs Story
96% matchVery Positive86% of 272 reviews2022
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Build and manage the ultimate Japanese hot springs inn.
Why similar: City Builder 18.4%, Building 16.3%, Life Sim 14.2%, Real Time Tactics 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
- #4 Crapht Box
95% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: Tony Wang
Windows
Crapht Box is a Fantasy Physics Sandbox, inspired by the Fantasy Console genre. It brings a simulated world with a number of disks and tools, and leaves you to play, program, create and share disks.
Why similar: Game Development 29.2% ★, Software 21.7% ★, Programming 19.7% ★, Building 7.2%, Sandbox 7.1%
- #5 Dungeon Village 2
94% matchVery Positive87% of 653 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Recruit adventurers and monsters to create your own RRG-style town!
Why similar: City Builder 20.4%, Real Time Tactics 15.6%, Life Sim 12.5%, 2D Platformer 8.7%, Building 6.1%
- #6 Dream House Days DX
94% matchVery Positive85% of 305 reviews2022
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Make the dwelling of your dreams a reality in this apartment management sim!
Why similar: Life Sim 17.7%, City Builder 16.4%, Management 11.1%, Building 9.2%, 2D Platformer 8.9%
- #7 Mad Games Tycoon 2
93% matchVery Positive94% of 7,570 reviews2023
Dev: Eggcode
Windows · Mac
Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 36.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Start your own game development studio in 1976. Build your own offices, production facilities and server rooms. Develop the games of your dreams and produce the next next-gen console. Rise from a small garage company to a huge corporation.
Why similar: Game Development 29.8% ★, Programming 19.8% ★, City Builder 14.4%, Management 14.2%, Building 9%
- #8 DevTycoon
92% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Nova Spark Interactive
Windows · Linux
DevTycoon is a software development business simulation with a charming pixel art style, which challenges you to build and manage your own company in a world where competition is fierce and the challenges reflect real life.
Why similar: Game Development 30.4% ★, Building 13.4%, Life Sim 12.5%, Management 12%, 2D Platformer 11%
- #9 Mitrapunk
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: snowman647
Windows · Mac · Linux
Manage software development in tech giants such as Apple or Facebook. Figure out how to get promoted by choosing standout features, negotiating architecture solutions, and crafting impeccable code. Work overtime to outpace peers in the career race, but also avoid burnout.
Why similar: Game Development 26.9% ★, Software 21.2% ★, Programming 16.7% ★, Management 10.3%, Building 8.1%
- #10 Pool Slide Story
91% matchVery Positive90% of 189 reviews2022
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Make a fantastic, dazzling water park!
Why similar: City Builder 27.2%, Building 11.5%, Life Sim 11.2%, Management 10.1%, 2D Platformer 8.7%
- #11 Game Builder Tycoon - Prologue
90% 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: Game Development 34.1% ★, Programming 20.5% ★, Management 13.2%, Building 11.5%, Sandbox 5.4%
- #12 Missing Features: 2D
89% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2020
Dev: High Level
Windows
Missing Features: 2D is a platformer game that, as the name implies, the features are missing! Look how crazy!
Why similar: Game Development 31% ★, Programming 28.3% ★, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Cute 6.3%, 1990's 6.3%
- #13 DevLife
88% 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: Game Development 30.4% ★, Programming 29.1% ★, Life Sim 12.4%, Management 10.9%, Building 10.5%
- #14 MOENTO - Modular Environment Toolkit
87% matchPositive81% of 31 reviews2021
Dev: Jonas OppligerPub: Voronoi Studios
Windows · Linux
This toolkit accelerates the invention of unique structures for games using well-known purchasable assets or individual game specific DLC's and allows developers to give their audience a tool to actively participate in the development of the game world.
Why similar: Game Development 25.2% ★, Programming 23.5% ★, Software 19.9% ★, City Builder 14.2%, Building 7.8%
- #15 BrickWorks
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BrickWorks Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
BrickWorks is a game creation platform, with a focus on ease-of-use, accessibility and community.
Why similar: Game Development 31.1% ★, Programming 28.9% ★, Software 20.5% ★, Building 12.4%, Cute 3.7%
- #16 programming-factory-2
86% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: KUOKUO
Windows
Programming Factory 2 is an educational and entertaining algorithmic puzzle game! Players solve algorithmic challenges ranging from simple mathematical operations to complex operations by building a network of processing modules.
Why similar: Programming 38.5% ★, City Builder 17.1%, Game Development 14.6% ★, Building 13.2%, Simulation 4.2%
- #17 City Game Studio: Your Game Dev Adventure Begins
84% 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: Game Development 31.2% ★, Programming 28.3% ★, Management 12.2%, Life Sim 11.7%, Strategy 4.4%
- #18 Game Dev Company
85% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Quark Game
Windows
Game Dev Company is a simulation of game dev company, where you can build company, add furniture,build develop department ,Develop your own games to make money and make your company the most famous game company.
Why similar: Game Development 52.2% ★, Building 14.6%, Management 13.2%, Strategy 9.3%, Simulation 8.1%
- #19 Platform Game Maker
84% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Playstige Interactive
Windows
Platform Game Maker is exciting tool to make your dream Platform Game!
Why similar: Game Development 47.6% ★, Software 29.8% ★, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%, Casual 3.4%
- #20 Notemon
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Croaking Kero
Windows · Mac · Linux
Monster-taming turn-based RPG. Explore Nyoo Owtearowa to befriend Notemon, build them a home, investigate the recent Notemon aggression, help the townsfolk and discover everything that awaits you in this delightful and mysterious New Zealand-inspired place.
Why similar: Game Development 34.2% ★, Programming 31.5% ★, 2D Platformer 9.5%, 1990's 5.8%, Retro 5.6%
- #21 Carprogram
82% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Strong Tree(HusHucHu Rice)Pub: Strong Tree
Windows · Mac · Linux
An application that lets you lay down roads, this is your future non-fictional story.
Why similar: Software 36.3% ★, Programming 27.1% ★, City Builder 26.1%, Simulation 9.7%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #22 游戏梦之路 / game dream journey
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: StarTraceark
Windows
Forge Your Dream Games, Build a Legendary Studio! Unearth and cultivate talented employees, leading your team through countless critical decisions as you rise from obscurity to claim the coveted Game of the Year award. This is your path to becoming a legend. Are you ready to write your own chapter?
Why similar: Game Development 38.6% ★, Programming 22.8% ★, Management 13.3%, Strategy 9%, Simulation 8.7%
- #23 Dream Town Island
81% matchVery Positive96% of 450 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
A town sim where you raise generations of residents. Unlock new stores and facilities, help your residents find love, or cash in on the stock market!
Why similar: City Builder 24%, Life Sim 15.9%, Building 11.1%, Management 6.8%, 2D Platformer 6.7%
- #24 Anime Studio Story
81% matchVery Positive80% of 96 reviews2022
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Step into the studio and produce yourown hit anime with an original hero!
Why similar: Life Sim 16.3%, Management 15.2%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Strategy 10.5%, Simulation 9.6%
- #25 My Tiny Park
80% 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 29.8%, Management 16%, Building 15.3%, Simulation 9.5%, Sandbox 9.3%
- #26 Programming Simulator
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: Bunny Bit
Windows
you are a game developer who writes game code according to the tasks assigned by the company. You need to drag and drop nodes and connect them to build a complete behavioral logic!
Why similar: Programming 44.8% ★, Game Development 37% ★, 2D Platformer 5.9%, Simulation 5.2%, Strategy 4.8%
- #27 happiness market
79% 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 30.5%, Building 18.2%, Life Sim 17.3%, 2D Platformer 16.9%, Simulation 6%
- #28 Two Point Museum
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 11,346 reviews2025
Dev: Two Point StudiosPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 24.8 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 25.2%, Building 17.4%, Life Sim 16.1%, Management 12%, Sandbox 7.8%
- #29 Code Tycoon
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mennen Online Inh. Hendrik Mennen
Windows · Mac · Linux
Start in 1980 in your garage and build your software empire. Unlock languages from BASIC to Python, develop projects, hire programmers and upgrade your office. Survive deadlines, bugs and demanding clients in this tycoon simulation.
Why similar: Game Development 34.7% ★, Programming 34.1% ★, Management 12.7%, 1990's 5.2%, Strategy 4.7%
- #30 HANDMADE CARPROGRAM
78% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: ストロングツリー(HusHucHuライス)
Windows
Develop software with fun, game-like programming. You’ll set up things like houses and tools, without using hardly any words, just like a simulation game. This becomes an act of programming, and as a result, you’ll be able to develop software. “Programs are toys.”
Why similar: Software 30.8% ★, Game Development 27.6% ★, 2D Platformer 11%, Programming 10.9% ★, City Builder 5.9%
- #31 Pocket Arcade Story
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 49 reviews2022
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Create the gaming paradise of your dreams! Reach 5-stars and host tournaments!
Why similar: Game Development 20.7% ★, City Builder 16.3%, Life Sim 12.6%, Simulation 9.2%, Strategy 8.9%
- #32 锡安避难所 - 逃离
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 游戏脑
Windows
The perfect combination of game and learning creates the ultimate learning experience! Welcome to join the player QQ group: 749042893.
Why similar: Game Development 25.7% ★, Programming 23.3% ★, City Builder 16.7%, Life Sim 11.7%, Building 9%
- #33 Settlemoon
75% matchVery Positive86% of 279 reviews2023
Dev: Lepioid LLC
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 34.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
After the moon vanished, the fantasy world of Settlemoon lays abandoned in darkness. Re-light the skies, and provide a rest stop for adventurers in a town that updates in real time. Grow your town to attract strange visitors, and discover happened to this world.
Why similar: Game Development 28.1% ★, City Builder 26.5%, Building 12.8%, Management 9.6%, Simulation 6%
- #34 Venture Towns
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 131 reviews2022
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Make your own metropolitan utopia! Stores, mansions, towers--anything goes!
Why similar: City Builder 28.4%, Life Sim 14.2%, Building 10.7%, Real Time Tactics 8.2%, Strategy 8%
- #35 Retro Gadgets
74% matchVery Positive90% of 505 reviews2022
Dev: Licorice ehf
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 60.7 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Retro Gadgets is a sandbox where you build, code, and customize gadgets inspired by old-school electronics.
Why similar: Programming 33.3% ★, Game Development 32.3% ★, Building 12.8%, 1990's 5.9%, Sandbox 5.2%
- #36 Hundred Nights: DIFU
74% 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 27.7%, Building 16.6%, Management 13.6%, Strategy 10.3%, Simulation 9.7%
- #37 Cafe Master Story
73% matchVery Positive95% of 294 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Serve up food, drinks, and smiles in this retro cafe management sim!
Why similar: City Builder 22.6%, Life Sim 17%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Sandbox 8.5%, Building 7.9%
- #38 Algorithmically
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Pipera Games
Windows
Visual programming. Design algorithms with intuitive flowcharts instead of typing code. Experiment with variables, build expressions, and see exactly how your logic flows. No syntax errors—just pure algorithmic thinking.
Why similar: Software 37.5% ★, Programming 35.1% ★, Game Development 15.4% ★, Retro 6.2%, Casual 3%
- #39 Botomy
72% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Brokkli Labs LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Botomy is a challenging strategy game where players program their character to compete in online multiplayer battles. Use the built in Javascript editor or run your own controller in any language/framework you like. Can your bot reach level 30?
Why similar: Programming 33.6% ★, Game Development 30.3% ★, Real Time Tactics 19.1%, Strategy 5%, Retro 4.7%
- #40 MMO RPG DEV Tycoon
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Elindery
Windows · Linux
Build the MMO of your dreams. Watch bots play it. Join them.
Why similar: Game Development 27.6% ★, City Builder 20.5%, Management 16%, Building 13.9%, Sandbox 7.9%
- #41 PiM World
71% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: REVO team'sPub: STuNT
Windows
In the game you will lead your settlement. You will have to build various buildings starting with a castle and ending with an institute. Every decision you make should be balanced, because the economy of your settlement is growing, and the lack of resources can catch up instantly!
Why similar: City Builder 27.3%, Real Time Tactics 23.8%, Management 11.8%, 1990's 10.4%, Building 9.8%
- #42 Software Company
72% matchMostly Negative32% of 25 reviews2023
Dev: InkDevStudios
Windows
Build your own videogame-studio from the early days of videogaming to the future of the industry. Develop the games of your dreams, take care of your employees and mange your business.
Why similar: Game Development 42.6% ★, Programming 30.4% ★, Management 15.3%, Strategy 5.2%, Simulation 3.6%
- #43 RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3: Complete Edition
71% matchVery Positive88% of 2,812 reviews2020
Dev: Frontier DevelopmentsPub: Atari
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 45%
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 28.4%, Management 23.3%, Building 21.3%, Sandbox 8.8%, Strategy 8.1%
- #44 Ellsydia
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Pixilluzion Games
Windows · Linux
Welcome to Ellsydia! A haven of peace awaits you to unleash your building skills. In a medieval fantasy setting, construct, customize, and manage your buildings. Make your village prosper and ensure the well-being of its villagers so they feel happy and fulfilled.
Why similar: City Builder 29.3%, Life Sim 17.6%, Management 17.5%, Building 17%, Cute 4.9%
- #45 Heian City Story
69% matchVery Positive89% of 148 reviews2025
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
A city-building sim with a historical twist
Why similar: City Builder 30.7%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Building 12%, Strategy 8.6%, Simulation 7.3%
- #46 Life of a Lonely Indie Game Developer
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: kan.kikuchi
Windows · Mac
"Create the games you want, at the time you want, and live doing only what you love." In this realistic life simulation game, an independent game developer dreams of such a life, struggling with money and time while paying taxes until death. Whether this life is happy or truly lonely, you decide.
Why similar: Game Development 35.2% ★, Programming 19.5% ★, Life Sim 17.3%, Management 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%
- #47 ClickTown
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: avowrotPub: LilyChicken
Windows
ClickTown is a minimalist pixel city builder. Place buildings, produce resources, and reinvest your output to steadily grow your city. Unlock new buildings and systems as your town expands over time.
Why similar: City Builder 38.2%, Building 11.8%, Strategy 8.7%, Management 8.3%, Sandbox 7.2%
- #48 Roller Coaster Park Simulator
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Frost Panda Studio
Windows
Switch between first- and third-person as you build your park, ride your coasters, and serve your guests. Design rides, manage staff, and keep the chaos under control in your very own roller coaster park!
Why similar: City Builder 26.3%, Management 20.2%, Building 18.8%, Life Sim 9.8%, Strategy 9.2%
- #49 Two Point Campus
68% matchVery Positive88% of 7,816 reviews2022
Dev: Two Point StudiosPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Build the university of your dreams with Two Point Campus, the sim with a twist from the makers of Two Point Hospital. Build, hire staff and run an academic institution packed with wild courses.
Why similar: City Builder 25.9%, Management 23.5%, Building 19.3%, Sandbox 8.1%, Strategy 7.1%
- #50 Mega Fast Food: A Fast Food Simulator Game
69% matchNegative15% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: SimZone
Windows
Build and manage your own fast food store. Decide how your store will look like, hire the best staff, manage inventory, offer drive-thru, create your own custom food menu. Become the best and most popular fast food store in town!
Why similar: City Builder 21.9%, Real Time Tactics 18.3%, Building 13.9%, Management 13.8%, Life Sim 12.9%
- #51 The Sushi Spinnery
68% matchVery Positive93% of 406 reviews2022
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Revolutionize the revolving sushi bar in this fresh new sim!
Why similar: City Builder 16.8%, Life Sim 16.4%, Building 9.1%, Management 9.1%, Simulation 7.4%
- #52 Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story
66% matchVery Positive99% of 486 reviews2024
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
A simulation game where you create a wonderful sweets shop with Doraemon
Why similar: City Builder 30.9%, Life Sim 23.7%, 2D Platformer 12%, Simulation 11.3%, Management 7.6%
- #53 Let's Build a Zoo
67% matchVery Positive89% of 4,032 reviews2021
Dev: SpringloadedPub: No More Robots
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
It's time to Build a Zoo! Construct and decorate enclosures, buy and breed animals, hire zookeepers and vets... then try your hand at DNA splicing, and stitch together over 300,000 different types of animal. This can only go smoothly...
Why similar: City Builder 29.2%, Management 17.7%, Building 15.9%, Sandbox 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 8%
- #54 客栈江湖-Vagabond Inn
69% matchMixed59% of 71 reviews2020
Dev: 肥螳螂
Windows
扮演江湖客栈的掌柜,经营客栈,收集菜谱,收集食材,最终成为江湖中排名第一的客栈。
Why similar: City Builder 28.2%, Building 17.4%, Management 15.4%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Strategy 6.4%
- #55 Runeline
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gnostic Games
Windows · Mac
Design, build, and code a factory within the magical world of Runeline! Work on producing increasingly complex products, which will require you to write not just functional but optimized code, all within the simple instructions of the machine core.
Why similar: Programming 40.2% ★, City Builder 24%, Building 13.6%, Sandbox 7.6%, Strategy 5.8%
- #56 Project Highrise
68% matchVery Positive85% of 4,730 reviews2016
Dev: SomaSimPub: Kasedo Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 32.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Project Highrise is a skyscraper construction and management sim...
Why similar: Management 31.2%, Building 27.2%, Simulation 10.2%, Strategy 9.8%, City Builder 8.9%
- #57 Pocket Academy
67% matchVery Positive83% of 203 reviews2022
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Make your dream school in this management simulation game! School got you down?
Why similar: City Builder 22.9%, Life Sim 16%, Building 13.3%, Management 12.9%, 2D Platformer 10.5%
- #58 PC Creator - PC Building Simulator
67% matchMixed65% of 217 reviews2021
Dev: CREATY
Windows
Try yourself as a PC builder and build your dream PC from 200+ real components!Complete different PC building and PC repair orders to upgrade your business: build a PC from zero, install popular OS', upgrade computers, install different programs and games, fix PC parts, and much more.
Why similar: Programming 29.6% ★, Game Development 23.8% ★, Life Sim 13.5%, Management 11.9%, Building 9.1%