- #1 Factory Business Management
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gran Capitan Game Dev
Windows · Mac
Build factories, manage resources, research new technologies, try to locate the best markets to sell your products. Keep building, managing resources, researching and selling. Repeat, fail, learn, repeat, succeed, grow
Why similar: Political Sim 22.5% ★, City Builder 19.9%, Sandbox 10.1%, Simulation 9.6%, Economy 9.3%
- #2 Civitas Rise
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Renewal Art Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Civitas Rise是一款古典社会模拟游戏。本游戏中,数千名玩家共同建设一座座著名的汉代时期东西方城市,发展经济系统,制定社会规则,沉淀文化记忆。玩家们的群体决策会对城市产生不可逆的深远影响。
Why similar: Political Sim 36.3% ★, City Builder 23.2%, Sandbox 12.2%, Strategy 11.8%, Time Management 5.5%
- #3 Tropico 6
96% matchVery Positive88% of 28,994 reviews2019
Dev: Limbic EntertainmentPub: Kalypso Media
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 27.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
El Presidente is back! Prove yourself once again as a feared dictator or peace-loving statesman on the island state of Tropico and shape the fate of your very own banana republic through four distinctive eras.
Why similar: City Builder 30.2%, Political Sim 22.1% ★, Strategy 11.9%, Simulation 10.4%, Economy 10%
- #4 Super Company
95% matchMostly Positive75% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: Dawn Studio
Windows
You will act as an entrepreneur in the 1990s, producing all kinds of goods that citizens need; Providing residential and educational services for citizens; Carry out international trade and upgrade industries. You should choose the right development strategy to grow the company.
Why similar: City Builder 26%, Sandbox 13.2%, Capitalism 13.2%, Strategy 12.3%, Economy 12.1%
- #5 Ethics Empire
94% match2 user reviews100% of 2 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 24.2%, Strategy 20%, Simulation 18.4%, Sandbox 11.2%, Capitalism 10.6%
- #6 Bonanza Burger
94% 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 26.1%, Simulation 19.3%, Strategy 16.7%, Sandbox 13.6%, Capitalism 11.4%
- #7 Frack the World
93% matchPositive100% of 22 reviews2023
Dev: Beef Cat
Windows
Frack the World is a lite-management game where players run a hydrofracking company, balancing the challenges of generating oil while addressing environmental concerns.
Why similar: City Builder 27.5%, Simulation 20.3%, Strategy 17.3%, Time Management 15.5%, Economy 6.9%
- #8 Citystate
92% matchMostly Positive75% of 811 reviews2018
Dev: Andy Sztark
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Create a 21st century micro-nation and experiment with economic and political ideals. Futuristic skyscrapers or spreading slums, the Nation relies on your economic and city planning skills.
Why similar: City Builder 26.9%, Political Sim 25.7% ★, Simulation 11.5%, Strategy 10%, Economy 7.8%
- #9 Tropico 7
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Gaming Minds StudiosPub: Kalypso Media
Windows
Get rich or die trying! In Tropico 7, you step into El Presidente’s shiny boots again to build your island nation and – literally – move mountains. As glorious leader you guide your loyal citizens (and your Swiss Bank Account) through the ages toward untold prosperity.
Why similar: Political Sim 26.8% ★, City Builder 20.2%, Simulation 12%, Strategy 10%, Sandbox 8.1%
- #10 Real Estate Tycoon!
91% match5 user reviews20% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Hard Shark Games
Windows
Real Estate Tycoon lets you buy, sell, and upgrade properties to maximize profits. Play through Career Mode, Time Trial, or Endless Mode as you navigate a dynamic market. Build your empire, strategize investments, and dominate the property market!
Why similar: City Builder 23.8%, Capitalism 14.9%, Time Management 13%, Simulation 10.9%, Economy 10.2%
- #11 Amusement Tycoon
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BronStudio
Windows
Manage your park in Amusement Tycoon! Build thrilling attractions, manage staff, and delight visitors to create the park of your dreams and achieve success!
Why similar: City Builder 25.9%, Capitalism 14.1%, Sandbox 12.9%, Simulation 10.7%, Economy 9.6%
- #12 Billionaire in the Oil Boom
89% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2025
Dev: Pizza OK Games
Windows
Wealth, power, greed: in the oil boom of the 1960s, money never sleeps. Invest in stocks, commodities and real estate, acquire companies and manipulate markets to build a financial empire. Use mergers, Ruthless speculation and strategies to dominate the global economy.
Why similar: Political Sim 21.8% ★, Capitalism 17%, Simulation 17%, Strategy 13.3%, Economy 11.2%
- #13 Citystate II
89% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,118 reviews2021
Dev: Andy Sztark
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Create your own Nation, build cities and bring prosperity to your people. Citystate II is a unique city-builder featuring realistic economics and complex political options. Slums or skyscrapers, experiment and bring about your vision of the ideal society.
Why similar: City Builder 26.1%, Political Sim 24.2% ★, Economy 11.1%, Sandbox 10.1%, Simulation 9.6%
- #14 Pixel Airport Tycoon
86% match8 user reviews100% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: hans-juergen mueller
Windows
Build your own airport from the ground up! Construct terminals, runways, and refueling stations, manage baggage handling and catering, research new technologies, and expand your grounds. Become the most successful airport manager – tile by tile!
Why similar: City Builder 31.7%, Simulation 24.3%, Strategy 20.9%, Economy 7.8%, Management 5.5%
- #15 Take town
88% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Merragamm
Windows
Urban Planning Simulator (puzzle) build and manage your city! You are the mayor of a small town develop it and earn money.
Why similar: Political Sim 42.8% ★, City Builder 27.6%, Strategy 16.1%, Management 5.2%, Simulation 5.2%
- #16 Cities XL Platinum
87% 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 47.2%, Simulation 22.4%, Sandbox 11.1%, Strategy 10%, Management 5.9%
- #17 Billionaire in the Greedy America
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Pizza OK Games
Windows
America, 1850. Fortunes are made and destroyed in a single day. Will you be the predator — or the prey? Trade stocks, crush rivals, seize companies, and claw your way to the top in the most ruthless financial arena of the century.
Why similar: Political Sim 34.9% ★, Capitalism 15.2%, Sandbox 11%, Economy 8.6%, Strategy 8.5%
- #18 Tropico 3
85% matchVery Positive89% of 1,923 reviews2009
Dev: Haemimont GamesPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Become the dictator of a remote island during the Cold War. Charm, persuade, intimidate, oppress, or cheat your people to stay in power! Are you a kind and generous leader? A corrupt and ruthless tyrant ruling with an iron fist?
Why similar: City Builder 35%, Simulation 18%, Strategy 14.9%, Political Sim 9.9% ★, Sandbox 9.2%
- #19 Metro Architect
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Marque Foundry
Windows · Mac
In Metro Architect, you will design, expand, and optimize realistic metro networks inspired by real-world transit systems. Build stations, manage trains, reduce congestion, and keep your city moving.
Why similar: City Builder 25.8%, Simulation 17.6%, Time Management 14.5%, Sandbox 13.6%, Strategy 11.1%
- #20 Pochemeow
83% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: yiotro
Windows
Economic strategy about trade war
Why similar: Political Sim 32% ★, City Builder 27%, Strategy 17.4%, Capitalism 9.9%, Economy 7%
- #21 Seasteader
84% matchMixed48% of 33 reviews2017
Dev: Cosy Goat
Windows
Seasteader is a city building and management strategy game that allows you to develop and rule over your own seastead, a floating community.
Why similar: City Builder 25.7%, Simulation 25.2%, Strategy 23.8%, Economy 12.2%, Management 6.7%
- #22 Towers Inc.
82% match8 user reviews38% of 8 reviews2021
Dev: Unicorn Den
Windows
Build and manage your own corporate tower in this relaxing take on the tower management building genre. Satisfy the needs of corporate tenants and keep them happy by adding services and utilities while balancing finances. Build and manage your tower the way you want to.
Why similar: City Builder 23.9%, Time Management 13%, Simulation 11.3%, Capitalism 10.3%, Strategy 10.2%
- #23 Tropico 5
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 14,348 reviews2014
Dev: Haemimont GamesPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 22.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Return to the remote island nation of Tropico and expand your Dynasty’s reign from the early colonial period to beyond the 21st Century, facing new challenges including advanced trading mechanics, technology and scientific research, as well as cooperative and competitive MULTIPLAYER.
Why similar: City Builder 39.3%, Strategy 18.2%, Simulation 15.3%, Sandbox 12.8%, Economy 7.9%
- #24 City Masterplan
81% 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 29%, Simulation 19.5%, Strategy 17.4%, Sandbox 14.1%, Economy 6.9%
- #25 Urban Empire
82% matchMostly Negative34% of 2,462 reviews2017
Dev: Reborn GamesPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Urban Empire is a ‘City Ruler’, pioneering a new breed of strategy game that combines city builder features with political scheming and adds profound social and historical events into the mix, creating a whole new gameplay experience.
Why similar: Political Sim 31.3% ★, City Builder 25%, Strategy 14.3%, Simulation 13.3%, Economy 9.2%
- #26 Dubai Simulator
79% 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 30.8%, Simulation 23%, Sandbox 16%, Strategy 13.4%, Economy 8.6%
- #27 Rogue State
80% matchMostly Positive75% of 257 reviews2015
Dev: LRDGames, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Assume control of a Middle Eastern country recovering from a violent revolution. Forge alliances, grow your economy, invade your neighbors, or pacify your population. Rogue State is a geopolitical strategy game that will force you to always stay one step ahead of your rivals to survive.
Why similar: Political Sim 51.4% ★, Simulation 20.2%, Strategy 19.1%, Economy 7.1%, Indie 2.3%
- #28 My Tiny Park
79% 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 30%, Simulation 20.3%, Sandbox 15.8%, Economy 8.9%, Strategy 8.1%
- #29 新城镇
78% 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 39.6%, Simulation 20.2%, Strategy 20.2%, Sandbox 19.2%, Indie 0.9%
- #30 PODER
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 107 Games
Windows · Mac
Run a district in a 12-million Latin American megacity in a political strategy about power, compromise, and dirty deals. 100+ starting combos, 75 population groups, and no decision without consequences. Can you do better than those you love to hate?
Why similar: Political Sim 41.5% ★, Strategy 15.8%, Simulation 12.2%, Sandbox 11.8%, Capitalism 10%
- #31 Stream Empire: Platform Simulator
76% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Sunsix Studios
Windows
Build and manage your own streaming empire. License content, hire talent, negotiate sponsors, set subscription prices, and outmaneuver rival platforms across five industry eras. Every decision shapes your path to dominance — or bankruptcy.
Why similar: Political Sim 22% ★, City Builder 21.4%, Simulation 12%, Strategy 11.7%, Time Management 10.6%
- #32 TOWER KING
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: STROBE GAMEZPub: ORIDIO, INC.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Building Management Simulation x Rogue-lite!You are a rookie hired CEO.Endure unreasonable demands from your boss and achieve your goals!However, the orders keep escalating…!?Overcome countless hardships and aim to become a tycoon!!
Why similar: City Builder 26.8%, Simulation 20.9%, Strategy 18.1%, Time Management 13.2%, Modern 6.6%
- #33 Children of the Nile: Alexandria
77% matchVery Positive84% of 163 reviews2008
Dev: Tilted Mill Entertainment, Inc.
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 43%
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 42.6%, Simulation 25%, Strategy 17.9%, Sandbox 8%, Management 6.5%
- #34 Metropolisim
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Roy H
Windows · Mac · Linux
The deepest city-building simulation experience ever. Build, grow, and manage a bustling metropolis. Take on the administrative tasks necessary to keep a modern-day city functioning. Construction, zoning, transportation, budgets, city services, and more. You're in control of it all. Are you up to the challenge?
Why similar: Simulation 24.5%, City Builder 22.5%, Strategy 22.5%, Sandbox 7.7%, Economy 7.7%
- #35 The Guild - Europa 1410
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ashborne GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Forge your path to power in medieval Europe. Choose your profession and master trade, politics, and intrigue to climb the social ladder and found a dynasty. Secure your legacy and dominate history in this immersive economic simulation.
Why similar: Political Sim 27.1% ★, Simulation 16.7%, Strategy 14.2%, Sandbox 13.9%, Time Management 11.2%
- #36 Urbek City Builder
74% matchVery Positive90% of 1,842 reviews2022
Dev: FridusPub: RockGame S.A.
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Urbek is a city building game where you can build your own neighbourhoods: from nightlife district to industrial district. Don't exhaust your natural resources before you have an educated population to build more efficient structures.
Why similar: City Builder 23.4%, Political Sim 22.6% ★, Sandbox 11.1%, Simulation 9%, Economy 8.8%
- #37 DigScape
73% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Pixellow Official
Windows
Build, mine, and manage your own industrial zone in this relaxing 3D simulation game. Plan production, automate systems, and expand your operations step by step as you create a thriving environment.
Why similar: City Builder 24%, Simulation 18.7%, Sandbox 15.9%, Strategy 15.5%, Economy 8.8%
- #38 PyramidValley: Reborn
73% matchVery Positive88% of 82 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 36.9%, Simulation 29%, Sandbox 21.4%, Strategy 9%, 2D 3.8%
- #39 Studio Sim
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: PrattDesign
Windows
Build a film and television empire in a living entertainment industry beginning in the 1980s. Create and manage productions, cast unique talent, outmaneuver rival studios, climb the box office and grab television ratings in this immersive, old-school tycoon sim.
Why similar: Simulation 17.9%, Political Sim 15.8% ★, Time Management 15.1%, Sandbox 12.3%, Capitalism 11.8%
- #40 Chess Club Manager
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pouet
Windows · Linux
Build and manage your own chess club from the ground up. Recruit amateurs, train them into champions, expand your facility, and rise to global fame.
Why similar: City Builder 34.2%, Simulation 17.9%, Economy 12.5%, Strategy 12.3%, Sandbox 11.4%
- #41 Islandustry
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Proper Puppy
Windows
Find the best island, outbid your rivals and start exploiting it. Automate your production and watch the market to sell your goods at the right price. Use your profits to buy upgrades and make your production chain even faster.
Why similar: City Builder 19.5%, Sandbox 14.1%, Strategy 12.5%, Automation 12.4%, Simulation 11%
- #42 Global City
71% matchMixed70% of 1,388 reviews2021
Dev: Red Brix WallPub: MY.GAMES
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 33.9 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Become the mayor and build the city of your dreams! In this game, anything is possible. Whatever you can imagine in a city-building and development simulator, you can do. Start from the very beginning and unlock new possibilities for developing your city in Global City!
Why similar: City Builder 21%, Time Management 12.7%, Sandbox 11.3%, Capitalism 11.2%, Economy 9.8%
- #43 Tropico 4
71% matchVery Positive92% of 12,675 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 44.4%, Simulation 14.7%, Strategy 13.4%, Sandbox 9.2%, Management 8.3%
- #44 Metropolis
72% match9 user reviews11% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: Studio by the Bay
Windows
Metropolis - The Ultimate City Simulator. In a game of construction, politics and real estate, build and manage your city to become the most liveable city in the world.
Why similar: City Builder 34.5%, Simulation 28.3%, Strategy 26.7%, Management 10.6%
- #45 Turkish Throne
68% matchVery Positive93% of 343 reviews2025
Dev: Kurultaic
Windows
Lead your political party in a fierce competition to seize power against major rivals. Invest strategically, secure votes, and navigate crucial decisions to claim the presidential seat. Will you shape the destiny of Turkish politics?
Why similar: Political Sim 33.5% ★, Simulation 19.1%, Sandbox 14.8%, Capitalism 12.3%, Strategy 11.4%
- #46 Metropixia
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CasualPixel
Windows · Mac
Build and manage your city in this strategic city builder. Optimize resources, place buildings efficiently, and recruit architects to maximize your city's growth.
Why similar: City Builder 33.6%, Time Management 19.3%, Simulation 13.2%, Strategy 12%, Economy 9.6%
- #47 Blood Money, Good Money
70% 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 21.8%, Time Management 18.6%, Sandbox 18.1%, Strategy 15.7%, Economy 9.6%
- #48 Drink Pro Tycoon
71% matchMixed52% of 85 reviews2018
Dev: World Map Tycoon
Windows
In Drink Pro Tycoon you create your dreams company and dominate world drink industry. Create best drinks and make best advertisement campaigns. Invent newest technologies and market your drinks in the best way.
Why similar: Political Sim 21.2% ★, Simulation 20.6%, Strategy 18.8%, Time Management 9.9%, Economy 8.8%
- #49 Mountain Resort Manager
69% 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 31.8%, Simulation 21.5%, Sandbox 16.7%, Time Management 16.3%, Economy 7.4%
- #50 Project manager SIM
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Escapismogames
Windows
Manage the most unpredictable resource - people - in this WASD tycoon! Plan projects, hire a dream team, assign tasks to specialists, and monitor the budget while upgrading your office. Balance between team burnout, complex contracts, and the wrath of upper management.
Why similar: Capitalism 17.8%, Simulation 17.5%, Strategy 17.3%, Economy 17.1%, Time Management 14.6%
- #51 PlayFortress
70% matchMixed50% of 16 reviews2016
Dev: PlayFortress
Windows
PlayFortress is a castle building game where the player controls characters such as the Lord, Master Mason and Engineer, using them to construct elaborate castle fortifications and settlements whilst managing their economy.
Why similar: Simulation 28.8%, Strategy 27.2%, City Builder 26.8%, Sandbox 15.1%, Indie 2.2%
- #52 Time's Up in Tiny Town
69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: 6 Toad Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Time's Up in Tiny Town is a fast-paced city-builder, in a pocket-sized world.
Why similar: Political Sim 28.7% ★, City Builder 21.8%, Time Management 13.6%, Capitalism 11.4%, Economy 6.8%
- #53 Kapital: Sparks of Revolution
68% matchMixed60% of 240 reviews2022
Dev: Lapovich TeamPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Sandbox economic simulation game about class struggle. European country is in a deep crisis. You are the mayor of the capital. Social unrest is inevitable. What price will you pay to save your people from anarchy?
Why similar: City Builder 26.5%, Capitalism 16.3%, Strategy 13.7%, Economy 11.6%, Sandbox 9.8%
- #54 Uber Urban
67% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: J.F
Windows · Mac
Build your city in multiple different hand-crafted worlds and manage all the complexities that a real mayor would. From city services to demand, finances, policies, approval ratings and re-election, Uber Urban offers a complete and innovative take on the city building genre.
Why similar: City Builder 27%, Sandbox 14.5%, Capitalism 13.3%, Economy 10.6%, Simulation 10.2%
- #55 Rise of Industry
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,168 reviews2019
Dev: Dapper Penguin StudiosPub: Kasedo Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Put your entrepreneurial skills to the test in the first title in the ROI series as you create & optimise intricate production lines. As an early 20th-Century industrialist, grow your empire & adapt to an ever-changing business landscape with unexpected events that could lead to boom…or bust.
Why similar: City Builder 24.3%, Economy 12.8%, Strategy 11.4%, Simulation 11.4%, Management 9.3%
- #56 Blueprint: EV
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Phi Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Blueprint: EV is a single-player strategy game about founding an electric vehicle company and running it through six fiscal years. Make five binding decisions at the start, then guide pricing, production, R&D, and finance across 24 quarters of real P&L and three rivals companies.
Why similar: Political Sim 30% ★, Strategy 16.4%, Simulation 16%, Capitalism 12.6%, Economy 7.9%
- #57 Epoch Cycle
65% matchMostly Positive74% of 66 reviews2026
Dev: GeometricUniverse
Windows
Apocalypse is Not the End, It's Your Beginning. Become the supreme leader of a civilization in an apocalyptic world. Every collapse fuels the rise of a new era—your choices will forge a legacy across four monumental epochs.
Why similar: Political Sim 38.1% ★, City Builder 29.3%, Strategy 8.7%, Management 7.8%, Simulation 7.1%
- #58 Geopogo Cities: Windsor–Detroit
67% 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 30.9%, Simulation 21.5%, Strategy 19.4%, Sandbox 16.2%, Economy 6.7%
- #59 Hello Mayor
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: JZHL
Windows
As the new mayor, tackle poverty and industrial decline in this city-building sim. Use policy-making, investment, and capital management to revitalize your city. Ensure your people thrive and lead your metropolis to new heights!
Why similar: Political Sim 33.2% ★, City Builder 27.2%, Simulation 14%, Strategy 10.4%, Sandbox 7.8%