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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Simulation, Strategy, City Builder, Management.

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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.

Reviews: 9 user reviews — 11% — of 9 reviews
Released: 2018-03-28
Developer: Studio by the Bay
Genres: Simulation, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchMostly Negative26% of 176 reviews2014
    Dev: FrameLineNetwork
    Windows

    'The Terminal 2' game is a realistic airport management game. Land, park, unload, load, fuel and take off your fleet. The better you play the more planes you get every game-day. Expand your airport with more jetways, runways and terminal buildings. Connect the local transportation to get more passengers to your Terminal complex.

    Why similar: Strategy 41.5%, Simulation 41.3%, Management 17.2%

  2. #2 Children of the Nile: Alexandria
    96% 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 40%, Simulation 26.9%, Strategy 21.2%, Management 11.9%

  3. #3 City Life 2008
    96% matchVery Positive81% of 244 reviews2008
    Dev: Monte CristoPub: Focus Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    Construct the city of the 21st Century with City Life! City Life 2008 Edition is a next-generation City Builder. Its 3D game engine provides a level of detail and animation unprecedented in the City Builder genre, with total freedom of construction.

    Why similar: City Builder 41.8%, Strategy 29.2%, Simulation 29%

  4. #4 ALVAROK
    95% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2017
    Dev: StudioGIWPub: Zoo Corporation
    Windows

    Japanese Indie developer StudioGIW is back with ALVAROK, a fun and easy-to-play Tactical Defense game. Play locally with friends or hone your skills against the computer with its built-in deep learning AI system. Adapt and strategize, utilize your various troops to defend and attack simultaneously.

    Why similar: Strategy 51%, Simulation 49%

  5. #5 Pixel Airport Tycoon
    94% match7 user reviews100% of 7 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 32.8%, Simulation 28.8%, Strategy 27.3%, Management 11.1%

  6. #6 Cities XL Platinum
    94% matchMixed58% of 1,631 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 48.6%, Simulation 26.5%, Strategy 13.1%, Management 11.9%

  7. #7 Community Inc
    93% matchMostly Negative40% of 198 reviews2017
    Dev: T4 InteractivePub: tinyBuild
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    As a new Manager, build a happy community and trade with other races... for profit. Yes, that's right, we need their happiness so we can power up our portals. The Lings, your workers, will obey you and help you with your village. But beware, they can cause a lot of problems too.

    Why similar: Simulation 33.7%, City Builder 33.2%, Strategy 33.1%

  8. #8 Tycoon City: New York
    91% matchMixed42% of 283 reviews2008
    Dev: Deep Red Games Ltd.Pub: Atari
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 9.0 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: Simulation 39.9%, City Builder 36.4%, Management 23.7%

  9. #9 Airport Master
    91% matchMostly Negative26% of 58 reviews2017
    Dev: STICLI Games
    Windows

    Very detailed game about airport management and aviation in general, including Real World aircraft, procedures, IFR\VFR traffic, ATC, resources, upgrades and sounds! Enjoy the Ultimate Airport Management Experience!

    Why similar: Strategy 38.9%, Simulation 37.4%, Management 23.7%

  10. #10 Seasteader
    90% 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: Strategy 30.8%, Simulation 29.5%, City Builder 26.3%, Management 13.4%

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    89% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2020
    Dev: Totem GamesPub: Strategy First
    Windows

    A steam-ship period naval combat games focusing on fleet-scale battles in real time. The naval combat game allows you to set up battle squadron groups, their formations and management, with realistic ship models and characteristics, as well as advanced ballistic and weapon models.

    Why similar: Strategy 51%, Simulation 49%

  12. #12 Forebearers
    89% matchMixed48% of 109 reviews2019
    Dev: Sandspire Interactive
    Windows

    This city-building strategy game puts you as the chieftain of a tribe driven away from their homeland. Now you must rebuild and defend your tribe from both the elements and your old enemies.

    Why similar: City Builder 50.5%, Strategy 25.9%, Simulation 23.5%

  13. #13 Music Wars Empire
    88% matchMixed46% of 179 reviews2016
    Dev: Antuan JohnsonPub: Music Wars
    Windows

    Take the role of a manager or CEO of a record label, and try to make your mark on the music industry!

    Why similar: Strategy 39%, Simulation 37.4%, Management 23.6%

  14. #14 SimCity™ 3000 Unlimited
    84% matchVery Positive85% of 706 reviews2024
    Dev: MaxisPub: Electronic Arts
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 32%

    SimCity 3000 Unlimited brings you the classic strategy gaming of SimCity 3000 with all-new scenarios that open up a whole world of city planning and building possibilities! The thrills of the classic SimCity 3000 are here again!

    Why similar: City Builder 44.6%, Simulation 30.1%, Strategy 25.2%

  15. #15 States, Firms, & Households
    87% match5 user reviews0% of 5 reviews2016
    Dev: DMD 'Ware
    Windows

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    Why similar: Strategy 51%, Simulation 49%

  16. #16 Children of the Nile: Enhanced Edition
    86% matchVery Positive85% of 462 reviews2008
    Dev: Tilted Mill Entertainment, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 45%

    Children of the Nile™ is a unique gem of a city-building game, unparalleled in both grandeur and attention to detail.As Pharaoh you will guide your people through thousands of years of history: from simple hunter-gatherers to the creation of an immortal civilization.

    Why similar: City Builder 44.7%, Simulation 21.3%, Strategy 19.9%, Management 14.2%

  17. #17 Town of Honor
    85% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Craftsoft
    Windows

    “Town of Honor” is a town-building simulation game with roguelike elements set in a remote rural town. As mayor, you must construct buildings, produce and process resources, keep residents happy, and win regular elections.

    Why similar: City Builder 43.4%, Simulation 28.5%, Strategy 28.1%

  18. #18 Villagers
    83% matchMixed53% of 342 reviews2016
    Dev: bumblebee.Pub: Avanquest Software Publishing Ltd
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Villagers is a beautifully illustrated and richly detailed town-building game where you build a thriving community using the people and resources around you. Success or failure depends on your ability to create a town that can grow and prosper, and overcome the harsh realities of medieval life!

    Why similar: City Builder 47.2%, Strategy 27.4%, Simulation 25.3%

  19. #19 Bastide
    81% matchMostly Positive73% of 346 reviews2020
    Dev: MedievalNexus
    Windows

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    Why similar: City Builder 38.4%, Strategy 32.6%, Simulation 29.1%

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    82% matchMostly Positive73% of 165 reviews2006
    Dev: DeepredPub: Strategy First
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 55.9 hrs≥1hr: 28%

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    Why similar: Strategy 41.3%, Management 34%, Simulation 24.8%

  21. #21 Way of Defector
    82% matchMixed55% of 58 reviews2017
    Dev: Dev Arc
    Windows

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    Why similar: Strategy 51%, Simulation 49%

  22. #22 Distant Kingdoms
    81% matchMixed44% of 303 reviews2021
    Dev: Orthrus Studios
    Windows

    A unique blend of City Building, Social Management, Exploration and Adventure gameplay, Distant Kingdoms brings a rich fantasy world to life. Help the Humans, Dwarves, Elves and Orcs of Talam, begin anew in the fabled land of Ineron.

    Why similar: City Builder 53.3%, Simulation 24.3%, Strategy 22.4%

  23. #23 Mini Estate
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    Dev: Lava Entertainment
    Windows

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    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Conanfredleseul
    Windows

    Toons City is a modified version of the classic city simulation. The game introduces gameplay elements to reproduce the sensations and difficulties inherent in creating and managing a real small town.

    Why similar: City Builder 32.5%, Simulation 23.9%, Strategy 23.3%, Management 20.3%

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    Dev: PopTop SoftwarePub: Kalypso Media Digital
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 40%

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  26. #26 Game Tycoon 1.5
    80% matchOverwhelmingly Negative15% of 663 reviews2014
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    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%

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    Why similar: Simulation 50.7%, Strategy 29.5%, Management 19.8%

  27. #27 Ethics Empire
    75% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
    Dev: Nullgrid Studios
    Windows

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    78% matchMixed51% of 43 reviews2016
    Dev: Subaltern Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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  29. #29 Oraiah
    77% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2020
    Dev: PageBoy
    Windows

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  30. #30 Smartphone Tycoon
    76% matchMixed53% of 1,658 reviews2019
    Dev: Roastery Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%

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    75% matchVery Positive89% of 454 reviews2019
    Dev: System 3
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%

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    Why similar: City Builder 36.4%, Strategy 33.1%, Simulation 30.6%

  32. #32 Global Fortune
    76% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
    Dev: 9th Floor ArcadePub: 9th Floor Arcade Inc
    Windows · Mac

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    Why similar: Strategy 42.9%, Simulation 39.9%, Management 17.1%

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    74% matchMixed50% of 78 reviews2019
    Dev: Aatlantis Code
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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    Why similar: City Builder 39.4%, Strategy 30.6%, Simulation 30%

  34. #34 Prosperity
    73% matchMostly Positive71% of 101 reviews2018
    Dev: Persera Software Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Windows

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    73% matchMostly Negative34% of 242 reviews2014
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    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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    70% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    Why similar: Simulation 41.5%, Strategy 40.9%, Management 17.6%

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    71% matchVery Positive92% of 12,642 reviews2011
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    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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    Why similar: City Builder 47.1%, Strategy 18%, Simulation 17.9%, Management 17%

  39. #39 Wall Street Tycoon
    72% matchMixed41% of 131 reviews2019
    Dev: Red Fox Studios
    Windows

    Wall Street Tycoon is a business simulation game where you’re the CEO of a new investment company. Your job is to grow the company, hire employees, and manage the business!

    Why similar: Strategy 39.9%, Simulation 38.3%, Management 21.8%

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    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Night Llama Games
    Windows

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    Why similar: Simulation 39.6%, Strategy 37.3%, Management 23.2%

  41. #41 Tropico 3
    71% matchVery Positive89% of 1,910 reviews2009
    Dev: Haemimont GamesPub: Kalypso Media Digital
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 39%

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    Why similar: City Builder 39.5%, Simulation 23.3%, Strategy 21.3%, Management 16%

  42. #42 Party Tycoon
    71% matchMixed48% of 392 reviews2017
    Dev: Pinokl GamesPub: tinyBuild
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Manage your dream nightclub in Party Hard Tycoon, a business simulation game where you're tasked with throwing the most profitable party ever. It takes place in the same universe as tinyBuild's 2015 hit Party Hard.

    Why similar: Simulation 42.5%, Strategy 40%, Management 17.6%

  43. #43 Constructor
    70% matchMostly Positive77% of 762 reviews2017
    Dev: System 3
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%

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    Why similar: City Builder 42.4%, Strategy 30.4%, Simulation 27.2%

  44. #44 Stairway to Tavern
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Ashina Studios
    Windows

    Build your dream tavern in the afterlife! Recruit humans, angels or demons. Expand your business from Earth to heaven or hell. Convince customers to join the satan or god 😇👿

    Why similar: City Builder 36.6%, Strategy 32.2%, Simulation 19.4%, Management 11.7%

  45. #45 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: Strategy 36.5%, Simulation 35%, City Builder 28.5%

  46. #46 Tropico 5
    69% matchMostly Positive79% of 14,325 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 44.7%, Strategy 26.2%, Simulation 19.9%, Management 9.2%

  47. #47 新城镇
    68% matchMostly Positive71% of 14 reviews2022
    Dev: 初稿
    Windows

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    Why similar: City Builder 44.9%, Strategy 28.9%, Simulation 26.2%

  48. #48 Metropolisim
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Roy H
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: Strategy 31.8%, Simulation 31.3%, City Builder 25.1%, Management 11.8%

  49. #49 Pawnshop Tycoon
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Almighty Games
    Windows

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    Why similar: Strategy 41.9%, Simulation 40.2%, Management 17.9%

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    72% matchNo user reviews2010
    Dev: Haemimont GamesPub: Kalypso Media Digital
    Windows

    Re-live the reign of Augustus in the official expansion pack for the hit PC title Grand Ages: Rome. Reign of Augustus includes a brand new campaign comprised of 12 missions, new maps and a wealth of enhanced gameplay features.

    Why similar: Strategy 39.6%, Simulation 31.4%, City Builder 29%

  51. #51 Police Tactics: Imperio
    68% matchMixed62% of 423 reviews2016
    Dev: CyberphobX Ltd.Pub: astragon Entertainment
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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    Why similar: Strategy 52.7%, Simulation 47.3%

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    66% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: dogvsbear
    Windows · Linux

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    Why similar: City Builder 37%, Simulation 23%, Strategy 22.9%, Management 17.1%

  53. #53 Tavern Tycoon - Dragon's Hangover
    66% matchMixed67% of 832 reviews2019
    Dev: Terapoly
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%

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    Why similar: Management 39.7%, Simulation 32.8%, Strategy 27.6%

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    64% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Intellicentrum
    Windows

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