- #1 Let's Build a Dungeon
96% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Springloaded
Windows
Manage a game studio making the world’s greatest MMORPG. Hire designers, coders, and testers, create a fantasy world, then welcome hundreds of virtual players. If they get bored they will cancel their subscription and your investors will have your head. You can even play the game you create.
Why similar: Game Development 29.1% ★, Software 22.1% ★, Programming 12.9% ★, Management 10.2%, Building 8.5%
- #2 Game Dev Story
96% matchVery Positive90% of 1,512 reviews2022
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 20.4 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Work hard and you may reach the top of the video game industry!
Why similar: Game Development 30% ★, Software 22.1% ★, Programming 13.2% ★, Management 11%, Building 8.9%
- #3 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 32.4% ★, Software 28.6% ★, Education 11.1%, Programming 10.4% ★, Simulation 8.1%
- #4 Star of Games
94% 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 40.6% ★, Management 11.8%, Simulation 9.7%, Building 9.4%, Programming 8.7% ★
- #5 The Studio - Indie Grind
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Jawwad FaridPub: Tebaaq_Pte_Ltd
Windows · Mac
A minimalist simple turn based 2D strategy simulation about building and launching an Indie game by an Indie team. Point, click and text based. No GPU required. Requires the Microsoft Edge browser to run.
Why similar: Game Development 35% ★, Management 12.2%, Building 11.5%, Education 9.4%, Immersive Sim 7.8%
- #6 BrickWorks
92% 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 33.2% ★, Software 26.1% ★, Programming 14.7% ★, Education 13.4%, Building 9.6%
- #7 Game Dev Empire
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Honeylantern Games
Windows
Start a game studio in 1980 and turn it into an industry empire. Build teams, create hits, follow a changing market with competitors, and expand into engines, publishing, hardware, digital stores, and acquisitions.
Why similar: Game Development 44.1% ★, Software 21.9% ★, Management 12.9%, Simulation 8%, Immersive Sim 6.1%
- #8 5YN-OS
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 5 Years Now
Windows · Linux
Dive into a sandbox operating system simulator and learn to code with FantasyLang. Personalise your desktop, build and tweak apps, uncover hidden secrets, and venture into the darknet. Shape the system however you like. Your OS, your rules.
Why similar: Game Development 32.5% ★, Software 25.3% ★, Programming 15.3% ★, Education 11.9%, Simulation 6.5%
- #9 GameOn!
89% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Plum Multimedia
Windows
Build and manage your dream game studio! Create hit games, develop custom hardware, generate posters for each title, manage your team’s needs, decide on company policies, follow market trends, decorate your studio and see it in first-person! Your legacy starts now — GameOn!
Why similar: Game Development 47.5% ★, Management 16.5%, Immersive Sim 10.8%, Life Sim 9.3%, Simulation 9.1%
- #10 Game Dev Company
89% 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 57.1% ★, Management 12.7%, Building 11.5%, Simulation 11.4%, Strategy 5%
- #11 DATA DUTY
87% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: Grudgieson
Windows
Congratulations on your new position as Chief Technology Officer of Dubitably Data! Learn about cybersecurity as you survive cyber-based disasters, complete objectives, explore, and interact with the custom 3D office environment! All in a fun little indie game!
Why similar: Game Development 49% ★, Education 20.7%, Management 11.2%, Simulation 10.4%, RPG 6.8%
- #12 Pharma R&D Manager
86% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Innopede GmbH
Windows
The Pharma R&D Pipeline Manager Game is a round-based educational business and management simulation. Step into the shoes of a Pharma R&D CEO! Lead key research & development units, close transformative deals and optimize your project pipeline. Learn the core principles of drug development.
Why similar: Software 37.2% ★, Education 13.8%, Political Sim 13.7% ★, Simulation 10.4%, Life Sim 8.3%
- #13 Algorithms
86% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Chilling Moose Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Practice computer science algorithms offline, for job interviews or personal skill building: read a problem, write C, run the full test deck, and get a deterministic verdict with instruction counts and the output assembly language code on a fantasy RISC machine.
Why similar: Software 33.6% ★, Game Development 24.8% ★, Programming 17.8% ★, Education 13.2%, Simulation 4.7%
- #14 Games to Learn Programming
84% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: Paper Fox Art
Windows
This is a software for players to learn programming while making games. Players could learn programming from scratch by making some classic games, such as Life Game, Retro Snake, etc. There are some code templates built in. So players don't have to make a small game from scratch.
Why similar: Software 54.2% ★, Education 19.7%, Simulation 15.7%, Programming 7.3% ★, Strategy 2.3%
- #15 DevLife
84% matchMixed64% of 67 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 37.3% ★, Programming 17.1% ★, Management 11.8%, Life Sim 9.8%, Resource Management 9.7%
- #16 Game Builder Tycoon - Prologue
82% matchMixed63% of 70 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 43.6% ★, Management 14.8%, Programming 12.5% ★, Building 10.6%, Minimalist 6.6%
- #17 GamersGoMakers
83% matchMostly Positive77% of 399 reviews2014
Dev: gnifrebel Games UG
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%
In GamersGoMakers, you found a little company creating the first video games in history. Create your first game with only basic sound and simple graphics available in the year 1980. You´re one of the pioneers entering the rising global market for computer games.
Why similar: Game Development 48.2% ★, Management 23.4%, Simulation 17.5%, Indie 5.5%, Strategy 5.4%
- #18 Game Tycoon 2
82% matchMixed49% of 248 reviews2016
Dev: Sunlight Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
In Game Tycoon 2 you find yourself in the middle of the big players. Get into the act and experience the fascination of the game development. Reach your goal and become the Game Tycoon!
Why similar: Game Development 41.9% ★, Management 14.1%, Education 13.2%, Life Sim 9.6%, Simulation 7.3%
- #19 Pegglo
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bloub Team
Windows
Join Pegglo, the hedgehog hero, in this Peggle-like game with a roguelike twist! Tackle a series of unique levels, master critical hits, and choose powerful upgrades. Every game is a new adventure!
Why similar: Software 45.2% ★, Game Development 26.7% ★, Programming 10.1% ★, Management 8%, Minimalist 8%
- #20 City Game Studio: Your Game Dev Adventure Begins
79% matchVery Positive92% of 1,910 reviews2021
Dev: Binogure Studio 🐺
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 36.7% ★, Programming 15.1% ★, Management 13.2%, Immersive Sim 9.2%, Life Sim 7.8%
- #21 MOENTO - Modular Environment Toolkit
80% matchMostly Positive79% of 34 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 32.7% ★, Software 30.7% ★, Programming 14.6% ★, Immersive Sim 8.6%, Building 7.3%
- #22 Typewriter
78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: 1114980610yuyu
Windows
A cozy vintage typewriter for slow writing: practice classic poetry with recitations, keep a diary in a page-turning leather journal, decorate with stamps and origami, fold printable envelopes, teach your kids to type, and cast letters into a sea of drift bottles.
Why similar: Software 47.4% ★, Education 17.7%, Simulation 14.2%, Immersive Sim 10.5%, Minimalist 7.9%
- #23 我16岁辍学做游戏!
79% matchMixed46% of 52 reviews2023
Dev: 好好回去读书
Windows
《我16岁辍学做游戏!》是一款双结局的游戏开发模拟游戏。讲述一位16岁学生在辍学游戏开发和正常上学导致的不同结局。 制作目的是为了给对独立游戏行业一无所知的人指引一条正确的道路。
Why similar: Game Development 46.1% ★, Education 17.1%, Life Sim 12.3%, Resource Management 11.8%, Simulation 8.7%
- #24 Platform Game Maker
78% 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 57% ★, Software 42.4% ★, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #25 Algorithmically
77% 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 50.5% ★, Programming 19% ★, Game Development 17.5% ★, Education 11.1%, Indie 1.5%
- #26 Learn Game Development, Unity Code Monkey
76% matchVery Positive84% of 134 reviews2020
Dev: Endless Loop Studios
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Learn Game Development from a Professional Indie Game Developer. Make your own games and bring your ideas to life!
Why similar: Game Development 30.1% ★, Simulation 27.6%, Software 18.5% ★, Programming 13.7% ★, Education 10%
- #27 DevTycoon
75% 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 40.7% ★, Immersive Sim 14.5%, Management 14.2%, Building 12.9%, Life Sim 10.7%
- #28 Villa's Blinds
76% matchMostly Positive80% of 212 reviews2022
Dev: Çamlıca GameLabPub: Neuron Entertainment
Windows
Hello graduates! You have a degree on computer engineering and you can’t find a job? Start now to develop a game in your rental garage. Advertise them and gather your own fan base. Earn your pocket money! Of course, you won’t live in this garbage dump till the end!
Why similar: Game Development 47.4% ★, Management 16.9%, Resource Management 14.1%, Simulation 9.6%, Immersive Sim 5.2%
- #29 Programming Simulator
75% 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: Game Development 43.4% ★, Programming 25.1% ★, Education 17.9%, Simulation 7.8%, Strategy 2.8%
- #30 Life of a Lonely Indie Game Developer
73% 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 44.4% ★, Management 14.1%, Life Sim 11.8%, Resource Management 10.9%, Programming 10.8% ★
- #31 Game Giant
73% match4 user reviews0% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Turtle Games
Windows · Linux
Become the biggest game publisher! Find developers, negotiate contract and market the games. Grow your company and design your offices.
Why similar: Game Development 30.8% ★, Management 15.9%, Simulation 15.7%, Minimalist 14%, Building 11.1%
- #32 Shaderland
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Holonautic
Windows · Mac
Shaderland :: a creative-programming puzzle game :: wire up nodes // create world of pixels // guide polygonal creatures // learn computer graphics
Why similar: Game Development 29.6% ★, Programming 22.1% ★, Software 20.7% ★, Education 15.2%, Simulation 6.1%
- #33 Code Alone
72% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: W.Y. Games
Windows
A programming puzzle game where you step into the role of a gameplay programmer, write code to build the core mechanics of a wide variety of games, and solve increasingly challenging development problems.
Why similar: Game Development 53.4% ★, Programming 26.7% ★, Education 8.7%, Simulation 6.5%, Indie 2.9%
- #34 Game Builder Tycoon
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 184 reviews2024
Dev: AM PlayhousePub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 48%
In Game Builder Tycoon, begin as an indie game developer. Personalize your character, craft hit games, manage marketing, research stuff and manage a skilled team. Overcome competition to guide your game development studio to global recognition and dominate the gaming industry.
Why similar: Game Development 46.7% ★, Education 14.8%, Management 14.4%, Resource Management 8.9%, Simulation 7.9%
- #35 Intraday
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Texy
Windows · Mac · Linux
A synthetic-market day trading simulator: place trades, manage margin, and chase profit targets with zero real-money risk. Every ticker, company, and price move is fictional and generated, not real data, so you learn real mechanics without a real loss.
Why similar: Software 47.2% ★, Education 16.8%, Simulation 12.4%, Immersive Sim 10.5%, Minimalist 8.2%
- #36 Dungeon 3D
71% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: Dungeon 3D
Windows
The ultimate 3D Virtual Tabletop, Dungeon 3D is light-weight, incredibly easy to use, and extremely robust. It has everything you could possibly need to run full sessions, create gorgeous 3D maps, access character sheets, initiative, dice rolling, animated and customizable avatars, and so much more!
Why similar: Game Development 35.1% ★, Programming 15.3% ★, Management 11.3%, Immersive Sim 10.7%, Building 10%
- #37 游戏发行模拟器 Game Launch Simulator
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 月泷
Windows
GameLaunchSimulator is a text-based management sim about the full journey of publishing an indie game. Build your studio, plan new projects, prepare store pages, grow wishlists, handle reviews, release windows, publishing deals, and post-launch operations, then bring an unknown game to real players.
Why similar: Game Development 44.9% ★, Management 16.9%, Simulation 12.6%, Resource Management 11%, Minimalist 5.8%
- #38 Bosslife Office Manager
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Gameshaft StudioPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Set up your own office. Expand your office as you wish. Transform from a small office to a large company.Don't forget to make your employees happy too.
Why similar: Game Development 47.1% ★, Management 17.2%, Building 10%, Immersive Sim 8.9%, Life Sim 8.7%
- #39 individualism in the dead-internet age: an anti-big tech asset flip shovelware r̶a̶n̶t̶ manifesto
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: alienmelon
Windows
Follow coins under the electric mist of a clouded starry sky. Discover hyper-links. Listen to the words both inside and outside your head. Seal your fate before the productivity machine in this interactive-essay-meets-walking-sim about technocapitalism and the things we lost along the way.
Why similar: Software 36.7% ★, Game Development 34.8% ★, Education 14.3%, Programming 14.2% ★, Singleplayer 0.1%
- #40 System.Execute
68% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: TMHS Digital
Windows
Take control of a high-contrast terminal in System.Execute, a retro-styled incremental idle game. Generate FLOPS, upgrade through 15 tiers of hardware, prestige into Neural Weights, install optimization nodes, choose an endgame Protocol, and climb the global leaderboard.
Why similar: Software 46.8% ★, Cyberpunk 13.8%, Simulation 11.8%, Programming 9.7% ★, Minimalist 9%
- #41 Preface: Undiscovered World
69% matchMixed45% of 85 reviews2024
Dev: PLAYERUNKNOWN Productions
Windows
Preface is an immersive tech demo showcasing Melba, PLAYERUNKNOWN Productions' groundbreaking technology generating an Earth-scale world. In this project still in development, experience our machine learning agents creating a planet in real-time, directly on your GPU.
Why similar: Game Development 75.3% ★, Software 24.7% ★
- #42 Silent Signals
68% match7 user reviews13% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Vezir Games
Windows
Silent Signals is a screen-based detective game where you solve dark cyber mysteries as an ethical hacker. Dive into isolated systems, decrypt secrets, and uncover the truth.
Why similar: Software 46.2% ★, Cyberpunk 18.2%, Immersive Sim 14%, Programming 12% ★, Simulation 9%
- #43 Forklore
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gere Softworks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Escape to the charming village of Clementine and breathe new life into your best friend's old, run-down restaurant. With hard work, creativity, and a little help from the locals, you can transform it into a thriving business!
Why similar: Life Sim 20.2%, Immersive Sim 15.1%, RPG 14.7%, Management 13%, Simulation 11%
- #44 中国式网游:序章
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 648工作室Pub: Wise Games
Windows
《中国式网游》是一款真实的单机“网络游戏”,游戏完全缝合了免费网游中所有的氪金玩法,然后通过模拟的方式,让你深度体验到氪金大佬的快乐,这可能是你玩过的最“花钱“的单机游戏。 身为一名当代社会的大龄青年老王,你却还在为结婚凑彩礼钱发愁!正当生活紧迫之时,你却意外被某网游弹窗广告所吸引,此刻,命运的齿轮开始转动...
Why similar: Software 46.3% ★, Immersive Sim 12.8%, Life Sim 12.5%, CRPG 9.5%, RPG 9.1%
- #45 Polity Painter
66% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Lux Historia
Windows
Polity Painter is a minimalist sandbox tool for historical map enthusiasts. Effortlessly paint borders, name nations, and visualize alternate histories across diverse world maps including Japan, Europe, and the Americas. Your world, your canvas.
Why similar: Software 47.1% ★, Political Sim 23.2% ★, Education 15.2%, Simulation 6.8%, Minimalist 5.4%
- #46 游戏梦之路 / game dream journey
67% 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 49.2% ★, Management 14.9%, Simulation 14.3%, Programming 13.9% ★, Strategy 5.6%
- #47 Kdimension
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Upicus
Windows
Boost your abilities, expand your possibilities, and explore in the new dimension of knowledge. Welcome to Kdimension.
Why similar: Software 39% ★, Game Development 32.5% ★, Education 19.9%, Simulation 7.9%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #48 GG Land
67% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: Ditito
Windows
GG Land is the ultimate game dev experience. Build your dream game in minutes with our intuitive level builder and no-code logic creation tool, challenge friends in multiplayer mode, and explore others creations!
Why similar: Game Development 39.5% ★, Software 30.8% ★, Education 12.4%, Building 10.8%, Simulation 4.4%