- #1 Hearthlands
97% matchVery Positive82% of 414 reviews2017
Dev: Four White Cats
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Hearthlands is a medieval/fantasy city-building real time strategy game in which you take a role of a king in a procedurally generated world. You can not control your subjects directly; instead you focus on city-building, resource management, diplomacy, magic, etc.
Why similar: City Builder 30.9%, God Game 14.4% ★, Diplomacy 13.6% ★, Isometric 12%, Economy 10.9%
- #2 The Settlers: New Allies
96% matchMixed49% of 1,134 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft DüsseldorfPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
The Settlers®: New Allies is a strategy game with an in-depth build-up experience and real-time strategic battles.
Why similar: City Builder 28.6%, God Game 27.2% ★, Economy 13.8%, Building 11.3%, Strategy 9.9%
- #3 Heian City Story
95% matchVery Positive89% of 148 reviews2025
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
A city-building sim with a historical twist
Why similar: City Builder 36.7%, Building 12.6%, Strategy 12.4%, Top-Down 9.9%, Cute 8.2%
- #4 Shop Legends
96% matchMixed44% of 198 reviews2024
Dev: Cloudcade
Windows
Immerse yourself in an Idle Simulation Tycoon RPG like no other, where you are tasked with managing a thriving item shop, crafting legendary gear for customers, commanding mighty heroes to loot rare artifacts & blueprints all while challenging top-ranked shopkeepers in an epic business adventure!
Why similar: City Builder 42.9%, Economy 27.6%, Strategy 13.3%, Cute 10.8%, Casual 5.3%
- #5 Lords of Solgrund
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 68 reviews2024
Dev: Sillylas
Windows
Lords of Solgrund combines elements of real time strategy, city building and other unique additions. The game features detailed animations, complex gameplay systems inspired by the early middle ages and elements of fantasy.
Why similar: City Builder 32.3%, Economy 22.7%, Isometric 19.5%, Building 17.6%, Strategy 8%
- #6 Paragon Pioneers
94% matchVery Positive89% of 56 reviews2022
Dev: Tobias Arlt
Windows · Mac · Linux
Paragon Pioneers is a city-building idle game in which you discover, conquer and then build on islands to fulfill the needs of your inhabitants. Even with limited time to play you can enjoy this deep simulation game and follow one of the countless ways to optimize your empire.
Why similar: City Builder 36.1%, Economy 22.6%, Building 20%, Top-Down 10.4%, Stylized 5.3%
- #7 City idle
93% matchMostly Positive72% of 214 reviews2023
Dev: Grest Games OÜ
Windows
Experience a city-building game, where the citizens are fully simulated and every decision you make impacts their lives. From the Stone Age to the Iron Age and beyond, watch your civilization evolve and progress under your guidance.
Why similar: Economy 25.5%, Building 21.3%, Strategy 17.5%, Exploration 13.5%, Cute 11.6%
- #8 Microcivilization
91% matchVery Positive80% of 1,364 reviews2026
Dev: Ondrej Homola
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Incremental clicker strategy, where you expand, construct, research, fight, collect heroes and make choices between good and evil. Ascend through difficulty tiers by playing through challenge campaign going back and forth through history. Mammoths included.
Why similar: 4X 29.1% ★, God Game 16.5% ★, Diplomacy 16.2% ★, City Builder 15.8%, Economy 9.4%
- #9 Empire Architect
92% matchMixed65% of 171 reviews2017
Dev: Batholith Entertainment
Windows
Empire Architect is an ancient city-building real time strategy game, with elements from grand strategies sprinkled in for good measure. The levels are procedurally generated, and you have limited control over your subjects
Why similar: City Builder 38.1%, Economy 17.7%, Building 14.8%, Isometric 12.7%, Strategy 11.7%
- #10 Defense of the Oasis
91% matchVery Positive93% of 60 reviews2020
Dev: Mind Control Software
Windows
One part Minesweeper, one part Civilization. With every click of the mouse your empire grows stronger. But will it be strong enough to withstand the barbarian hordes?
Why similar: 4X 39.1% ★, Building 12.8%, Economy 12%, Strategy 9.9%, Top-Down 8.8%
- #11 World Turtles
90% matchMixed68% of 65 reviews2024
Dev: Re: cOg Mission
Windows · Mac · Linux
The World Turtle carries entire civilizations on its back through outer space, and the gentle Meeps are the only ones on a quest to save it. Cooperation, rather than conquest will save the day, so prepare to harvest, build, research, and explore the void in this wholesome turtleback builder.
Why similar: City Builder 25.2%, God Game 19.2% ★, Real Time Tactics 15.1%, Economy 14%, Strategy 6.4%
- #12 Knights of the Crusades
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 165 reviews2025
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Travel to the Holy Land with the First Crusades. Rise from a humble knight to the founding father of a world-spanning holy order. Lead through war, faith, diplomacy, and cunning schemes. Experience a unique blend of RTS, city-building, and sandbox gameplay, and shape history!
Why similar: 4X 22.6% ★, City Builder 22.1%, Wargame 17%, Diplomacy 16.9% ★, Real Time Tactics 12.9%
- #13 Wyrmsun
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 282 reviews2015
Dev: Andrettin
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Wyrmsun is a real-time strategy game which features elements of mythology, history and fiction.
Why similar: Strategy 57.7%, Building 42.3%
- #14 Ancient Cities
87% matchMixed63% of 2,108 reviews2023
Dev: Uncasual Games
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Ancient Cities is a realistic, survival city builder in an immersive procedural environment. Lead the fate of your tribe through ancient times!
Why similar: City Builder 47.9%, Economy 19.2%, Strategy 14.4%, Building 12.9%, Exploration 5.5%
- #15 Legends of Ellaria
88% matchMixed57% of 827 reviews2021
Dev: Larkon Studio
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Legends of Ellaria is a unique blend of sandbox action-RPG and real-time strategy. Build a new kingdom for your people, construct and manage its cities, command your troops in epic battles and join them fighting in third-person action, and live adventures in an immersive high fantasy world.
Why similar: Strategy 41.3%, City Builder 33.5%, Building 18.9%, Exploration 6.3%
- #16 Folklands
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 52 reviews2025
Dev: Bromantic GamesPub: Light Up Games
Windows · Linux
Folklands is a relaxing settlement builder with a retro look and feel set in a fantasy Nordic-inspired world. Harvest, produce and trade resources from multiple production chains as you grow your settlement. Keep your folks happy and safe and tend to their needs in a living and changing world.
Why similar: City Builder 32.6%, Economy 21.5%, Building 17%, Isometric 12.9%, Exploration 9.2%
- #17 The Unexpected Quest
86% matchVery Positive80% of 201 reviews2020
Dev: Rionix
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Adventure game with strategy and management elements in a medieval fantasy setting - drawing inspiration from classics such as Warcraft 3 and The Settlers. Embark on quests, hunt down treasures and manage your resources as you build, battle, cast magic and brew potions to bring order to the world.
Why similar: City Builder 37.4%, Building 20.4%, Top-Down 11.9%, Exploration 10.3%, Strategy 8.6%
- #18 Goblins of Elderstone
85% matchMostly Positive74% of 394 reviews2023
Dev: Outerdawn
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 53%
This Goblin Tribe Simulator brings a challenging blend of chaos and creativity to the city-building genre. Build dwellings, manage your resources, defend your goblins, and grow your tribe, and please the Gods! Do you have what it takes to control the chaos and rule the unruly?
Why similar: 4X 24.2% ★, Diplomacy 19.6% ★, City Builder 17.7%, God Game 17.1% ★, Building 10.1%
- #19 Project Rebearth
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 154 reviews2026
Dev: Program Sam
Windows · Mac · Linux
A massive online multiplayer where everyone plays on an exact replica of planet earth. The game is set 1000 years into the future where you rebuild society. Grow your town, trade with other players, face challenges and discover the rich history of this suspiciously empty planet.
Why similar: City Builder 39.5%, Building 17.1%, Top-Down 14%, Strategy 12.8%, Exploration 9.8%
- #20 Fabledom
82% matchVery Positive85% of 7,347 reviews2024
Dev: Grenaa GamesPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Set in a wholesome fairytale world, Fabledom is a laid-back City builder. Enjoy the growth of your settlement, interact with your neighbors and defend your kingdom from magical creatures. All to find true love and live happily ever after!
Why similar: Diplomacy 31.3% ★, City Builder 29.8%, Economy 18.6%, Strategy 6.1%, Cute 5.9%
- #21 Circle Empires
83% matchVery Positive90% of 4,100 reviews2018
Dev: LuminousPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Circle Empires is a fresh take on the RTS genre, featuring a fast-paced approach to conquering the world.
Why similar: Strategy 72.3%, Casual 27.7%
- #22 Reprisal Universe
84% matchMostly Positive76% of 401 reviews2014
Dev: electrolyte
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 26%
Reprisal Universe places you in charge of the very elements themselves. Raise and lower land to expand your tribes, harness the power of fire and water. Explore the hidden mysteries of the Universe and gather your people together once again.
Why similar: God Game 36.2% ★, City Builder 30.9%, Isometric 20.6%, Strategy 8.6%, Casual 3.8%
- #23 Ancient Wars: Medieval Crusades
81% matchVery Positive82% of 85 reviews2024
Dev: JOTASOFT STUDIOS
Windows
New Real Time Strategy Game based on medieval times, where you will control powerful factions and empires, with large-scale epic battles, asymmetric civilizations, unit customization system with RPG elements, dynamic AI, 8K support and much more.
Why similar: City Builder 29.9%, Real Time Tactics 25.4%, Wargame 24.8%, Strategy 9.8%, 3D 5.2%
- #24 The Pyraplex
81% matchVery Positive98% of 57 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
A pyramid-building adventure of historic proportions!
Why similar: City Builder 40.6%, Building 21.3%, Strategy 13.9%, Cute 11.1%, Casual 6.9%
- #25 Let Them Trade
78% matchVery Positive85% of 1,033 reviews2025
Dev: SpaceflowerPub: ByteRockers' Games
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Build a network of cities that produce and trade resources, upgrade your castle, and protect the cities from cheeky bandits. Tinker with the economy at your own pace, and watch the charming wooden world grow into a lively and thriving kingdom.
Why similar: City Builder 29.3%, Economy 20.8%, Building 13.2%, Top-Down 9.5%, Cute 7.2%
- #26 Paragon Pioneers 2
80% matchVery Positive93% of 57 reviews2024
Dev: Tobias Arlt
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dive into the captivating world of Paragon Pioneers 2, an engaging city-building idle game filled with extensive content promising months of immersive gameplay. Even with limited playtime, you can delve deep into this simulation, experimenting with various strategies to enhance your realm.
Why similar: City Builder 31.9%, Building 13.1%, Economy 10.8%, Top-Down 10.7%, Strategy 10.6%
- #27 EcoGnomix
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 283 reviews2024
Dev: Irox GamesPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%
A quirky mix of roguelite and city builder. Build a lively little city above, by looting mystical caves with a team of gnomes below! Use multiple runs to unlock upgrades and abilities to help your gnomes venture deeper into the dangerous underground.
Why similar: City Builder 27.7%, Economy 17.1%, Isometric 14.7%, Building 14.2%, Roguelike 10.6%
- #28 Age of Mythology: Retold
76% matchVery Positive91% of 21,438 reviews2024
Dev: World's EdgePub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 36.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Play as mythological Gods and smite your enemies in this award-winning, mythological Real-Time Strategy classic given new life. Wage war across timeless campaigns, fierce skirmishes, and god-powered multiplayer modes.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 40.6%, Top-Down 25.8%, Strategy 20.7%, 3D 13%
- #29 Citadelum
78% matchVery Positive84% of 969 reviews2024
Dev: Abylight BarcelonaPub: Abylight Studios
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Citadelum is a city builder set in legendary Ancient Rome. Build your own settlement, gather resources and evolve it into a magnificent city. Explore the world, trade and lead your mighty legions in epic tactical battles. Earn the favor of the Gods or challenge them, if you dare.
Why similar: City Builder 36.4%, Economy 21.6%, Building 19.3%, Isometric 9.7%, Strategy 7.8%
- #30 Imperiums: Greek Wars
79% matchVery Positive86% of 540 reviews2020
Dev: Kube Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Unique combination of turn-based 4X and historical grand strategy with a mythological twist. Explore the ancient world and build a world leading civilization. Survive, expand, conquer... and win!
Why similar: 4X 41.8% ★, Diplomacy 24.5% ★, Economy 16.3%, Strategy 7.2%, Exploration 6.2%
- #31 Creo God Simulator
77% matchMostly Positive79% of 237 reviews2025
Dev: MKSM Design LLC
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Creo God Simulator is a game of city building, resource management, survival, and a ton of villager smiting. As the divinely chosen Creostrider, it's your job to build a society bit by bit, while convincing your new population to believe in you as their one true god.
Why similar: God Game 33.4% ★, City Builder 27.4%, Isometric 14.5%, Economy 11.7%, Strategy 7.1%
- #32 Next Run
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Clarus Victoria
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fantasy strategy RPG with roguelike elements. A game about choice: every mechanic is an alternative to another. Fight or bribe, craft or trade, build or cast. Find your own path and reach victory.
Why similar: Roguelike 31%, City Builder 25.3%, Strategy 16.3%, Building 16.3%, Exploration 11.1%
- #33 Atlas Architect
77% matchMostly Positive72% of 225 reviews2021
Dev: Danial RashidiPub: Rashidi Interactive
Windows
A creative game where your imagination is your limit.
Why similar: God Game 22.3% ★, City Builder 18.7%, Building 16.6%, Top-Down 8.8%, Exploration 7.7%
- #34 Demon Castle Story
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 142 reviews2026
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Demon Castle Building Dungeon Management Simulation
Why similar: City Builder 38.1%, Strategy 19.5%, Casual 10.9%, Top-Down 9.8%, Cute 7.9%
- #35 Religion inc.
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 135 reviews2025
Dev: GameFirst
Windows · Mac
Median: 36 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Create your own unique religion in god simulator strategy sandbox games
Why similar: God Game 37.7% ★, Isometric 20%, Top-Down 12.2%, Strategy 11%, Stylized 8%
- #36 Monster United
74% matchVery Positive86% of 73 reviews2024
Dev: 追风的鱼
Windows
This is a casual auto-battler game where you need to build your monster legion as you climb the tower! Random levels, rich alliances, and an equipment talent system provide countless possibilities for gameplay strategies, offering both casual relaxation and strategic depth!
Why similar: Roguelike 21.7%, Top-Down 21.2%, Strategy 19.9%, Cute 16.9%, Casual 10.8%
- #37 Seven Kingdoms 2 HD
75% matchVery Positive81% of 397 reviews2015
Dev: Enlight Software Limited
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Get ready for an exciting real-time strategy game experience like no other with Seven Kingdoms 2! Say goodbye to the monotony of resource gathering and army building, its unique gameplay offers a thrilling blend of city management, trade, industry, espionage, diplomacy, and conquest!
Why similar: 4X 29% ★, Diplomacy 22.2% ★, Economy 16.5%, Isometric 13.7%, Real Time Tactics 11%
- #38 Three Kingdoms: Innovatory
73% matchMixed59% of 973 reviews2024
Dev: 瞬息万变工作室Pub: Moment HK
Windows
This is a classic historical simulation + real-time strategy game, where you will go back to the era of the Three Kingdoms and play as various renowned sovereigns.
Why similar: 4X 36.9% ★, Real Time Tactics 23.8%, Wargame 23.4%, Strategy 7.1%, Stylized 5%
- #39 Shanshui Haven
71% matchVery Positive99% of 84 reviews2024
Dev: LeeT Game
Windows
"Shanshui Haven" is a casual city-building game, offering a relaxing and engaging experience with strategic elements.
Why similar: City Builder 33.6%, Isometric 21.6%, Top-Down 11.3%, Building 11.1%, Strategy 10.4%
- #40 Champions of Anteria™
75% matchMixed48% of 163 reviews2016
Dev: Blue BytePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Champions of Anteria is a tactical Real Time Strategy Game that will allow players to lead and develop their group of cheerful champions into tactical action battles, to save the legendary Kingdom of Anteria.
Why similar: City Builder 57.3%, Strategy 42.7%
- #41 Kaya's Prophecy
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 226 reviews2025
Dev: Jérémie & ThibautPub: Yogscast Games
Windows
Kaya’s Prophecy is a unique card based village builder! establish your village, gather resources, and craft tools and buildings in a vibrant world. Explore and combat various challenges and other groups in this colourful, deck-builder while appeasing your god to earn his favour.
Why similar: City Builder 35.4%, Roguelike 15.7%, Building 12.3%, Strategy 11%, Stylized 8.6%
- #42 Yaoling: Mythical Journey
68% matchVery Positive90% of 3,444 reviews2025
Dev: RAYKA STUDIO
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 22.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Yaoling: Mythical Journey is a creature collecting Eastern fantasy RPG featuring an world filled with rich stories and unique Yaolings. Tasked to uncover a mysterious evil, you embark on a journey with your Yaolings, forming new friendships, engage in intense battles, and face countless challenges!
Why similar: Strategy 25.6%, Stylized 22.5%, Cute 22.5%, Exploration 19.4%, Casual 10%
- #43 Crownbound - Fantasy Kingdom Sim
71% matchMixed50% of 76 reviews2025
Dev: Bart Mamzer
Windows
You’re the ruler, but your heroes have minds of their own. Recruit heroes, set rewards, build a thriving kingdom and hope your warriors don’t run off chasing squirrels instead of fighting monsters.
Why similar: City Builder 32.2%, Economy 17.3%, God Game 11.9% ★, Strategy 9.9%, Building 9%
- #44 Imagine Earth
71% matchVery Positive82% of 952 reviews2021
Dev: Serious Bros.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Build your own global colonies on distant worlds. Manage energy and resource supplies and produce goods for space trade. Form economic and diplomatic alliances or take over competing corporations. Conduct research to protect your colonists from disasters and avoid a climate crisis.
Why similar: Diplomacy 26.1% ★, City Builder 22.3%, Lore-Rich 15.5%, Economy 15%, Top-Down 10.8%
- #45 Republic of Pirates
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 476 reviews2024
Dev: Crazy Goat GamesPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Establish and grow a pirate utopia during the Golden Age of Piracy. Create a resource-based economy, engage in real-time naval combat, and conduct diplomacy with rival powers. Explore the far reaches of the Caribbean in search of the ultimate fortune and glory.
Why similar: City Builder 36.9%, Diplomacy 24.8% ★, Economy 13.6%, Strategy 10.9%, Building 10.6%
- #46 Smelogs Playground
69% matchVery Positive91% of 53 reviews2024
Dev: Nifty Productions
Windows
Smelogs Playground is a Free-to-Play Real-Time Strategy game with charming aesthetics and a simple but effective gameplay mechanism. Take over the playful and rocky Smelogs to compete against each other for fun and honor!
Why similar: Real Time Tactics 42%, Strategy 23.4%, Colorful 13.6%, Building 12.5%, Casual 6.7%
- #47 AlexanderBall: A Countryball Tale
68% matchVery Positive90% of 82 reviews2024
Dev: Red Thorn Interactive
Windows · Mac
Ascend to the Macedonian throne as Alexander the Great and relive his conquests! Fighting alongside redoubtable and quirky commanders, recruit numerous types of balls for your army, construct countless cities named Alexandria, and build an empire that stretches to the ends of the known world!
Why similar: 4X 33.7% ★, Diplomacy 31.6% ★, Economy 25%, Strategy 9.7%
- #48 Colonize Prologue
70% matchMixed64% of 510 reviews2022
Dev: RembrosoftPub: CreativeForge Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Colonize Prologue is a combination of survival game and building strategy that takes place during the colonization period - the 17th century. It tells the story of a settlement in the new world and all the difficulties encountered by the early settlers.
Why similar: City Builder 35.2%, Economy 20%, Building 17.6%, Isometric 15%, Strategy 7.9%
- #49 Empires and Tribes
69% matchMixed67% of 419 reviews2023
Dev: White Vertex Studios
Windows · Mac
Empires and Tribes is a unique hybrid of a medieval city builder and a role-playing game. You will undertake the duties of a mayor in the 13th century and manage the expansion of your city, ensure the production of resources and raise a powerful army to protect yourself from rival principalities.
Why similar: City Builder 47.5%, Building 26.2%, Economy 10.9%, Strategy 10%, 3D 5.4%
- #50 Celestial Empire
65% matchVery Positive89% of 615 reviews2025
Dev: President StudioPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Forge an empire under the watchful eyes of the gods! Take care of your people, develop efficient production chains and trade with other landlords. Ensure their survival through harsh winters and disasters.
Why similar: City Builder 35.4%, Economy 25.5%, Building 19.4%, Strategy 10.6%, Exploration 9%
- #51 Kingdom Tales: Dragons & Us
72% matchMixed53% of 60 reviews2014
Dev: Cateia Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Embark on a magical journey in this entertaining and fun time management strategy game! In Kingdom Tales you will explore the land, gather, produce and trade resources, build, repair and take care of your citizens.
Why similar: City Builder 33%, Building 24.7%, Strategy 18.3%, Casual 9.1%, Cute 8.3%
- #52 Kingdoms and Castles
66% matchVery Positive93% of 30,837 reviews2017
Dev: Lion Shield, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Kingdoms and Castles is a city-building simulation game about growing a kingdom from a tiny hamlet to a sprawling city and imposing castle. Make trade agreements, alliance, and war with neighboring AI controlled kingdoms. Each villager and resource is individually simulated.
Why similar: City Builder 59.7%, Building 19.5%, Strategy 12.6%, Economy 6.6%, Colorful 1.7%
- #53 Manor Lords
63% matchVery Positive85% of 85,453 reviews2024
Dev: Slavic MagicPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Manor Lords is a medieval strategy game featuring in-depth city building, large-scale tactical battles, and complex economic and social simulations. Rule your lands as a medieval lord – the seasons pass, the weather changes, and cities rise and fall.
Why similar: 4X 28.2% ★, Diplomacy 23.1% ★, City Builder 19%, Economy 13.7%, Building 10.4%
- #54 Idle Commonwealth
67% matchMixed66% of 103 reviews2025
Dev: Qbusik Games
Windows
Idle Commonwealth is an idle game that pays homage to the best of the idle genre. Start small, grow your commonwealth, maintain morale, establish governance, invent technologies, trade and conquer your neighbors.
Why similar: City Builder 35.3%, God Game 19.7% ★, Building 15.6%, Economy 12.2%, Strategy 10.6%
- #55 Crossroads Inn Anniversary Edition
69% matchMixed55% of 4,056 reviews2019
Dev: Klabater
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Crossroads Inn, a real-time management sim, unfolds in Delcrys' unique fantasy realm. Construct and oversee your inn, delight traveling heroes, and achieve renowned status for your services across the kingdom.
Why similar: City Builder 29.2%, God Game 20.7% ★, Economy 18.4%, Lore-Rich 13.8%, Stylized 7.4%
- #56 CivIdle
65% matchMostly Positive75% of 974 reviews2025
Dev: FishPondPub: Fish Pond Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 79.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
CivIdle is an idle/incremental game that allows you to lead your own civilization through thousands of years from ancient times to the modern era. Expand your territory, explore a vast tech tree, build various wonders, and trade with global players: empire must grow and numbers must go up!
Why similar: 4X 49.3% ★, City Builder 26.4%, Building 12.2%, Strategy 7.2%, Exploration 4.8%