- #1 otters and stones
97% matchPositive92% of 38 reviews2025
Dev: otterhands
Windows
Build up thriving habitats in this otter kind of clicker.
Why similar: Life Sim 18.4%, Incremental 17%, Colony Sim 14.1%, Minimalist 8.2%, Management 7.3%
- #2 The Manga Works
96% matchMostly Positive70% of 290 reviews2022
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Make history with manga! Turn your work into anime, drama, and even movies!
Why similar: Colony Sim 28.1%, Life Sim 15.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.2%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Economy 10%
- #3 Pocket Clothier
96% matchVery Positive84% of 70 reviews2022
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
A clothing shop management sim. Go from quaint corner shop to world-class brand!
Why similar: Colony Sim 39.9%, Life Sim 21.2%, Simulation 11.3%, Building 5.5%, Economy 5.5%
- #4 The Ramen Sensei
95% matchMostly Positive73% of 216 reviews2022
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Build the ultimate bowl to leap past your ramen rivals and achieve greatness!
Why similar: Colony Sim 33.4%, Life Sim 21.3%, Simulation 9.9%, Building 7.9%, Economy 5.7%
- #5 Clicky Islands
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Karrot Games
Windows · Linux
Clicky Islands is a unique blend of incremental gameplay, clicker mechanics, city-builder elements, and resource management. You play as a governor appointed by the king to discover and develop a new island for his future kingdom.
Why similar: Colony Sim 36.5%, Incremental 19.6%, Economy 12.1%, Minimalist 7.5%, Base Building 6.6%
- #6 Idle Colony
94% matchVery Positive82% of 578 reviews2024
Dev: Faith G.
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 21.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A condensed incremental experience, where you build a colony to collect and merge bigger and bigger fruits. Combine game-changing technologies and special upgrades to find the best synergies and take your cash flow to another dimension.
Why similar: Colony Sim 26.1%, Incremental 18.7%, Economy 11.6%, Building 7.7%, Management 6.5%
- #7 Dream Park Story
93% matchVery Positive86% of 175 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Create your own amusement park with a variety of rides, mascots, and activities!
Why similar: Colony Sim 37.8%, Life Sim 18.9%, Simulation 15.3%, Casual 7%, Economy 6.4%
- #8 Simultree
91% matchVery Positive86% of 145 reviews2026
Dev: PIPAPOUPub: Coduck Studio
Windows
Simultree is a short incremental game about monitoring life simulations. You're a scientist who runs life simulations in order to gain points to spend in a big skill tree.
Why similar: Colony Sim 30.2%, Incremental 17.3%, Economy 10%, Simulation 8.6%, Management 8%
- #9 Mega Mall Story 2
92% matchVery Positive94% of 180 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A brand new business sim! Build cafés, movie theaters, aquariums, and more!
Why similar: Colony Sim 38.5%, Life Sim 20.2%, Simulation 13.6%, 2D Platformer 8.3%, Casual 4.8%
- #10 The Hostel Project
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: figmargaux
Windows · Mac · Linux
Run your own backpacker hostel in this cozy management sim. Start from humble beginnings and grow your hostel to be the most legendary, or infamous, spot in town. Host influencers, pub crawls, and complete local-themed sponsorships to build your fame and achieve that prestigious 10/10 rating.
Why similar: Colony Sim 33.9%, Life Sim 21.1%, Management 9.9%, Building 9.4%, Economy 8%
- #11 Zoo Park Story
90% matchVery Positive86% of 132 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Well, what are you waiting for? Build a top-ranking zoo, set social media ablaze, and show the world your wild side!
Why similar: Colony Sim 35.3%, Life Sim 17.4%, Simulation 9.4%, Nature 9%, Building 6.3%
- #12 Tropical Resort Story
89% matchVery Positive90% of 213 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 56%
It's vacation time! Try your hand at managing a lush tropical resort!
Why similar: Colony Sim 39%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Simulation 11.5%, Building 7.5%, Casual 6.5%
- #13 Pocket Academy 3
89% matchVery Positive93% of 284 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
After 12 long years, we're back and bringing the school festival with us!
Why similar: Colony Sim 36.6%, Life Sim 20.9%, Simulation 9.5%, 2D Platformer 9.2%, Cute 5.3%
- #14 Taskbar Colony
88% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Tom
Windows
A tiny space colony lives in a strip above your taskbar. Colonists build, scavenge, and catch supply pods while you work. Grow nine building types, hit milestones, evacuate to prestige, and fly your own Workshop flag. Click-through, fullscreen-shy, and easy on your CPU.
Why similar: Colony Sim 39.7%, Incremental 17.1%, Simulation 13.3%, Casual 7.5%, Cute 5.1%
- #15 Dream Town Island
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 549 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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: Colony Sim 33.7%, Life Sim 18.9%, Simulation 9.2%, Building 8.1%, 2D Platformer 7.8%
- #16 Ant Farm Simulator
86% matchMixed46% of 25 reviews2024
Dev: Smirna Simulator Games
Windows
Ant farm (formicarium) with a colony of ants. Ants have artificial intelligence that mimics the full life cycle, behavior, nature and physics of real insects.
Why similar: Colony Sim 28.6%, Life Sim 19.9%, Simulation 14.6%, Incremental 13.6%, Casual 7%
- #17 Pocket Academy
86% matchVery Positive83% of 222 reviews2022
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Make your dream school in this management simulation game! School got you down?
Why similar: Colony Sim 29.2%, Life Sim 17.5%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Economy 10.1%, Building 8.8%
- #18 Keepshore
85% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: fp32.ai LLC
Windows
A calm 3D island town-builder spanning nine ages, from stone huts to electric streets. Raise workshops, wire production chains, work a living market, and grow a town that keeps producing while you're away. Settle a new island to advance the age — every shore you leave sends tribute home forever.
Why similar: Colony Sim 34.1%, Life Sim 17.3%, Simulation 12.6%, Casual 7.1%, Minimalist 6.9%
- #19 Tree House Colony
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jens P. Behrens
Windows
Through an "accident" seafarers arrive on an island where they have to fight for their survival. Help them by building and managing a tree house for them.
Why similar: Colony Sim 37.5%, Life Sim 20.6%, Building 10.3%, Simulation 7.4%, Management 7.2%
- #20 Little Moneybags
84% matchMixed42% of 24 reviews2021
Dev: Dreamo Tech.Pub: VieweR Technology Co., Limited
Windows
Little Moneybags is a business simulator for money lovers. It's super simple to play yet hard to master. Now, you can experience an adventure journey from moneyless to a super billionaire. Just start your business, maintain it for a while and let the cash flow to your pocket.
Why similar: Life Sim 23.1%, Incremental 17.4%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Simulation 10.1%, Minimalist 7.6%
- #21 Dungeon Village 2
82% matchVery Positive87% of 722 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Recruit adventurers and monsters to create your own RRG-style town!
Why similar: Colony Sim 35.5%, Life Sim 17.4%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Simulation 9.6%, Building 5.2%
- #22 Bloomstead
81% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Meadowroots Studios
Windows
Welcome to Bloomstead, a cozy 2D pixel-art farming RPG. Build your dream ranch from scratch as you plant crops, raise adorable animals, chop wood, and catch fish. Explore a living village with a dynamic day and night cycle, manage your economy, and create your perfect peaceful countryside life.
Why similar: Colony Sim 38.7%, Life Sim 17.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.8%, 2D Platformer 11%, Simulation 9.3%
- #23 Monsters Mall
82% matchPositive86% of 36 reviews2021
Dev: Green Cube Games
Windows
An Iddle game about shopping for little monsters, like ghosts, zombies and more.
Why similar: Colony Sim 31.9%, Life Sim 18.2%, Economy 11.1%, Building 9.5%, Management 7.4%
- #24 Gold Seller
80% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: KimC
Windows
All that's left in your hands is a single game account. Cover incoming monthly bills and fixed expenses to survive. Trade gold in group chats, dodge scam risks, overcome negative balances, and hang on until the very end!
Why similar: Colony Sim 39%, Life Sim 20.3%, Simulation 13%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.9%, Economy 6.2%
- #25 Halloween Store Simulator
81% matchNo user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Rogue Muse Games
Windows
🎃 Begin your Halloween empire building and managing your first Halloween Store! Manage your staff and products to attract new customers! Grow your Halloween empire by building Halloween restaurants, cafes, and entertainment! Expand and make every day and everything Halloween! 🎃
Why similar: Colony Sim 31.7%, Life Sim 17.2%, Economy 9.9%, Building 8.6%, Simulation 8.4%
- #26 Legends of Heropolis DX
79% matchMixed62% of 110 reviews2025
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Build the town of Heropolis.Gather your strongest heroes and destroy Evilcorp!
Why similar: Colony Sim 41%, Simulation 13.9%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Casual 7.8%, Building 5.2%
- #27 Idleant - an idle game about ant
79% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2025
Dev: Brillant
Windows
Manage your ant colony to accumulate maximum resources in this super relaxing idle, drawn entirely by hand.
Why similar: Colony Sim 45.9%, Life Sim 13%, Economy 10.3%, Simulation 8.9%, Casual 6%
- #28 The Great Hatch
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: duocar
Windows
Help goblins take down a giant floating egg
Why similar: Incremental 27.6%, Colony Sim 17%, Simulation 11.1%, Economy 9.8%, Building 9.5%
- #29 Galaxy Pass Station
77% matchVery Positive85% of 286 reviews2023
Dev: Galactic Workshop
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Build a space station for 15 alien races! 👽 Inspect IDs, catch criminals, and manage a chaotic galactic hub. A vibrant mix of colony sim & document-checking action. Can you build the ultimate hotel?
Why similar: Colony Sim 33.1%, Life Sim 18.2%, Economy 9%, Management 7.9%, Simulation 7.5%
- #30 Hot Springs Story 2
77% matchVery Positive85% of 223 reviews2022
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
A "hot" new hot springs resort sim with a ton of new exclusive features!
Why similar: Colony Sim 41.7%, Life Sim 22.9%, Simulation 10.3%, Building 8%, Cute 5.1%
- #31 Mega Mall Story
76% matchVery Positive95% of 340 reviews2022
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Design a towering mega mall in this mall management simulation game.
Why similar: Colony Sim 31.4%, Life Sim 15.1%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Economy 10.8%, Building 9.3%
- #32 Celestial Trails
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Universal Games
Windows
You arrive on a barren island seeking a fresh start. Gather resources, farm, fish, and craft to build a thriving society. Unlock advanced technologies, manage resources, and grow your settlement from humble beginnings to exploring the stars.
Why similar: Colony Sim 40.4%, Life Sim 20.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.4%, Casual 8.1%, Building 5.8%
- #33 Tiny Cities
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Yep Games
Windows
Settle an island and grow it into a busy town in this relaxed city builder. Create roads, farms, and watch citizens carry every good on foot. Research new technology, upgrade shelters for more citizens, and keep every home supplied.
Why similar: Colony Sim 37.7%, Incremental 17.3%, Simulation 13.5%, Casual 7.7%, Building 6.1%
- #34 PixAnt Farm (Idle)
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Jacob Rastall
Windows
This idle game allows you to simulate and grow a colony of pix-ants. You can watch as they autonomously explore the screen, eating pellets, and earning you new ant colorations and automatic feeder upgrades. You can also give the ants names, and interact with them in various ways.
Why similar: Colony Sim 56.9%, 2D Platformer 20%, Casual 11.5%, Nature 11.3%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #35 Convenience Stories
74% matchVery Positive92% of 304 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Customize your own store with a wide variety of products and business goals.
Why similar: Colony Sim 46.9%, Life Sim 17.6%, Simulation 15.4%, Casual 7.2%, Building 5.7%
- #36 Beehive Simulator
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: EragonePub: Eragone Games
Windows · Linux
Build and expand the hive of your dreams in this 3D beekeeping and management game. Raise bees, gather pollen, produce honey, upgrade your equipment, explore new environments, and grow your colony into a thriving beekeeping empire.
Why similar: Life Sim 29.1%, Incremental 22.9%, Simulation 17.2%, Management 10.7%, Minimalist 6.8%
- #37 Dream House Days DX
74% matchVery Positive84% of 332 reviews2022
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Make the dwelling of your dreams a reality in this apartment management sim!
Why similar: Life Sim 25.8%, Colony Sim 14.2%, Simulation 13.7%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Building 8.1%
- #38 Queen to Bee
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Shouty Knot Games Pub: Shouty Knot Limited
Windows · Mac
A cozy resource management game where you play as the Queen Bee. Good decisions for your loyal subjects will go a long way, as well as taking the time to know each and every one! Build cute new rooms and boost your honey production for a healthy hive. Will you be the next Queen?
Why similar: Colony Sim 44.6%, Simulation 15.9%, Casual 9.5%, Management 6.7%, Nature 6.7%
- #39 EvoCell BioClicker
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: furiousDevPhoenix
Windows
Evo-Cell is the next level of an organic cell automaton simulator, inspired by the classic 'Game of Life' by Conway. Embark on an incremental ‘Idle’ adventure where the goal is to colonize and evolve a new species.
Why similar: Colony Sim 32.4%, Incremental 18.4%, Life Sim 16.3%, Building 10%, Economy 8.7%
- #40 Low Tide Tales
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 拾潮工作室
Windows
Low Tide Tales is a compact incremental beachcombing game. Read sand mounds and air holes, dig with your shovel, and grab each catch before it escapes. Sell your haul, unlock upgrades, explore three shores, and fill your catalog with rare finds.
Why similar: Incremental 31.9%, Life Sim 17.8%, Simulation 13.9%, Nature 11.7%, Casual 8.9%
- #41 My Cozy Aquarium
71% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: RedDeer.Games
Windows
Dive into a cozy underwater world where caring for fish and decorating aquariums becomes your most relaxing adventure.
Why similar: Colony Sim 44.3%, Incremental 24.9%, Simulation 9.7%, Casual 5.3%, Cute 5.2%
- #42 Frostward
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Digital Acres Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Build a settlement. Survive the winter. In this procedural colony simulator, your villagers are your lifeline. Guide them through a harsh wilderness and expand a struggling camp into a massive, thriving colony island.
Why similar: Colony Sim 36.9%, Life Sim 19.8%, Economy 9%, Building 7.7%, Simulation 6.9%
- #43 Three Kingdoms The Mainland
71% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: PopStudio
Windows
在群雄割据的三国乱世中,从零开始建设村庄,发展势力、抵御敌军,最终统一天下。
Why similar: Colony Sim 41.7%, Life Sim 21.2%, Simulation 15.2%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Building 5.2%
- #44 Cafe Master Story
70% matchVery Positive97% of 443 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Serve up food, drinks, and smiles in this retro cafe management sim!
Why similar: Colony Sim 38.1%, Life Sim 20.8%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Simulation 10.6%, Building 5.9%
- #45 The Sushi Spinnery
71% matchVery Positive93% of 457 reviews2022
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Revolutionize the revolving sushi bar in this fresh new sim!
Why similar: Colony Sim 32.8%, Life Sim 19.7%, Simulation 12%, Economy 7.4%, Building 6.6%
- #46 FEED THE QUEEN
68% matchMixed69% of 586 reviews2026
Dev: Quiétude
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Gather food to grow your colony. Evolve and upgrade specialized worker types. Discover and combine interesting synergies. Optimize your production, customize your strategy and feed the Queen ever-increasing amounts of food!
Why similar: Colony Sim 41.5%, Incremental 26.1%, Economy 6.4%, Cute 5.4%, Nature 4.4%
- #47 The Pyraplex
70% matchVery Positive97% of 87 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
A pyramid-building adventure of historic proportions!
Why similar: Colony Sim 37%, Life Sim 21.2%, Building 9.9%, Simulation 9.1%, 2D Platformer 6.8%
- #48 Ants Took the Kitchen
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Atthus Games
Windows
In Ants Took the Kitchen, you lead a small colony of ants determined to take over the kitchen. Collect crumbs, carry increasingly larger pieces of food, buy upgrades for each area, automate the collection process, and turn a simple corner of the floor into a hungry swarm.
Why similar: Colony Sim 39.9%, Incremental 18.8%, Simulation 14.4%, Casual 8.2%, Colorful 4.9%
- #49 Silver Screen Story
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 89 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Movie Studio Management Simulation Produce blockbusters and earn world-wide fame
Why similar: Colony Sim 44.1%, Life Sim 20.6%, Simulation 16%, Casual 7.2%, Building 5.4%
- #50 Whomers Ate My Lawn!
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Dreaming Saints
Windows
Dive into a simple yet charming world where curious Whomers creatures dig, eat, and survive in a compact 64x64 grid. This minimalistic simulation offers a peaceful experience of watching and interacting with small digital beings as they go about their lives
Why similar: Colony Sim 33.2%, Life Sim 20.6%, Incremental 14.9%, Building 6.4%, Simulation 6.4%
- #51 Dungeon Village
69% matchVery Positive89% of 888 reviews2022
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Build a heroic hamlet that warriors and merchants can call home!
Why similar: Colony Sim 38.9%, Life Sim 15.3%, Building 10.5%, Nature 7.4%, Management 7.3%
- #52 Shroomchitect
68% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: PUNKCAKE Delicieux
Windows · Mac · Linux
Help shroomies transform a big mushroom into a cozy little home! Care for them, help them garden and build things, relax, and take nice pictures!
Why similar: Colony Sim 32.5%, Life Sim 18.2%, Building 10.1%, Nature 9%, Simulation 7.9%
- #53 Facrobry
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Agenosovgame
Windows
Facrobry is a strategy-simulator in which you will manage an automated robot production station. Research upgrades, assemble robots, and send them into battle!
Why similar: Colony Sim 37.6%, Incremental 19.3%, Economy 10.7%, Building 9.2%, Management 7.5%
- #54 dEskape
68% matchMixed59% of 87 reviews2023
Dev: The Evergloom Team
Windows
'dEskape' is a base-building game which sits across the bottom of your desktop allowing you to work, browse, or watch something else while you play. It's idle when you like and active when you want.
Why similar: Colony Sim 33.1%, Incremental 18.1%, Life Sim 15.7%, Building 10.3%, Base Building 5.7%
- #55 Clicky Coven
67% match8 user reviews0% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: Vulty
Windows
Clicky Coven is an incremental game about building a witch coven. Assign witches to gather ingredients, brew potions, and sell them to earn gold. Spend gold to get more witches and pick from upgrades to enhance them. Use prestige upgrades to strategize on how you want your coven to become rich.
Why similar: Incremental 21.7%, Colony Sim 20.7%, Economy 14.2%, Building 12.5%, Management 10%
- #56 Stranding Echoes
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mend Games
Windows
STRANDING ECHOES is a minimalist colony sim. Manage the non-corporeal creatures called echo to build your base and survive the heat.
Why similar: Colony Sim 47.5%, Minimalist 11.5%, Building 10.8%, Simulation 8.4%, Base Building 7.8%
- #57 Apocalypticlick
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Aaron Meier
Windows
The world ended. Somebody still has to sort the scrap. Found a settlement, gather resources, and try to keep the roof on while the wasteland keeps knocking. An idle survival builder with research, expeditions, events, raids, and consequences.
Why similar: Colony Sim 42.1%, Simulation 15%, Incremental 14.6%, Casual 8.5%, Building 6.4%
- #58 College Architect
66% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Skyranis Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Design, build, and manage a college campus. Become an architect of a prestigious university that only accepts the most elite students, or a community college that allows for normal everyday folks to pursue an education regardless of their academic background. What will you build, Architect?
Why similar: Colony Sim 54.9%, Simulation 20.1%, Building 13.6%, Base Building 6%, 2D 5.2%