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  1. #1 Manor Lords
    97% 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: Diplomacy 10.1%, 4X 9.8%, Grand Strategy 9.8%, Colony Sim 8.6%, Moddable 8%

  2. #2 Norland
    96% matchVery Positive82% of 9,662 reviews2024
    Dev: Long JauntPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Lead your noble family in this medieval colony sim, facing off against class conflict, religious struggle, and political treachery. Tend to your people’s needs, uncover the lost knowledge of a fallen empire, and engage in nefarious plots against your enemies.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 9.9%, Diplomacy 9.8%, 4X 9.5%, Colony Sim 8.9%, City Builder 7.8%

  3. #3 Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
    96% matchVery Positive91% of 25,183 reviews2024
    Dev: 3DivisionPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 73.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Build a soviet republic from an impoverished country into a rich industrial superpower in a city builder with intricate production chains and a fully simulated global economy. Manage the lives of your citizens from education to work and party loyalty to criminal activity.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 10.7%, City Builder 9.2%, Colony Sim 9.2%, Diplomacy 8.4%, 4X 8%

  4. #4 Whiskerwood
    95% matchVery Positive93% of 2,769 reviews2025
    Dev: Minakata DynamicsPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Establish a home for your industrious mice under the oppressive paw of your cat overlords in this city builder featuring complex simulations, intricate production chains, and the age-old rivalry between cat and mouse.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 10.1%, Diplomacy 9.3%, 4X 9.1%, Colony Sim 9%, City Builder 8.1%

  5. #5 Anno 117: Pax Romana
    94% matchMostly Positive70% of 11,270 reviews2025
    Dev: Ubisoft MainzPub: Ubisoft
    Windows
    Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 23.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Shape the Roman Empire in this genre-defining strategic builder game. Build cities while expanding your influence through Roman provinces. Govern using your economic prowess, diplomatic skills, or military might.

    Why similar: City Builder 23.9%, Economy 13.9%, Historical 12.1%, Building 10.8%, Sandbox 10.8%

  6. #6 Roman Triumph: Survival City Builder
    94% matchVery Positive85% of 729 reviews2025
    Dev: Coreffect InteractivePub: Forklift Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    At the farthest reaches of the empire, a new Roman city is born! Manage and grow your city, please the gods, and survive against barbarians and mythological threats to achieve Roman Triumph!

    Why similar: Colony Sim 18.2%, City Builder 16.1%, Base Building 11.2%, Building 8.9%, Management 8.4%

  7. #7 Foundation
    93% matchVery Positive86% of 23,481 reviews2025
    Dev: Polymorph Games
    Windows
    Median: 11.0 hrsMean: 26.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Foundation is a grid-less, laidback medieval city-building game with a focus on organic development, monument construction and resource management.

    Why similar: City Builder 28.9%, Colony Sim 9.4%, Economy 9.1%, Resource Management 7.5%, Management 7.2%

  8. #8 Citadelum
    91% 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: Moddable 20.8%, City Builder 15.6%, Historical 11%, Economy 9.8%, Base Building 9.2%

  9. #9 Patron
    92% matchMostly Positive72% of 3,136 reviews2021
    Dev: Overseer Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Patron is a survival city builder with a unique social dynamics system. Gather and produce resources, build your fledgling village into a prosperous city and navigate the intricate social tensions before they reach boiling point.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 17.9%, City Builder 16.4%, Moddable 9.2%, Economy 7.4%, Survival 6.8%

  10. #10 Settlement Survival
    91% matchVery Positive86% of 7,842 reviews2022
    Dev: Gleamer StudioPub: Team17
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    In this city-building game, you will lead a group of survivors in their search for a new home. Manipulate the landscape, manage limited supplies, plant crops, hunt wildlife, gather resources, and develop trade routes to build a bustling and unique town.

    Why similar: City Builder 20.3%, Colony Sim 19.2%, Building 10.4%, Management 8.7%, Economy 7.4%

  11. #11 Kingdoms and Castles
    90% 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 26.1%, Colony Sim 24.9%, Building 9%, Base Building 7.5%, Sandbox 6.4%

  12. #12 New Cycle
    89% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,783 reviews2024
    Dev: Core EngagePub: Daedalic Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    New Cycle is a city building game with focus on survival. After an apocalyptic series of solar flares, human society has been thrown into disarray. Establish a settlement and develop it all the way from humble beginnings to industrial metropolis.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 20.2%, City Builder 19.6%, Base Building 12.7%, Building 10.8%, Resource Management 9.3%

  13. #13 Dawn of Man
    89% matchVery Positive87% of 17,635 reviews2019
    Dev: Madruga Works
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 29.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Command a settlement of ancient humans, guide them through the ages in their struggle for survival. Hunt, gather, craft tools, fight, research new techs and face the challenges the environment will throw at you.

    Why similar: City Builder 30.3%, Colony Sim 27.7%, Survival 8.6%, Historical 8.3%, Strategy 5.1%

  14. #14 Land of the Vikings
    88% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,203 reviews2023
    Dev: Laps GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Land of the Vikings is a survival colony sim game. Build and lead your village, and expand it into a thriving city. A wise Jarl must manage resources, survive harsh conditions, and guide their fellow Vikings to work together through social conflict. Skál!

    Why similar: Colony Sim 18.7%, City Builder 16.1%, Economy 8.8%, Historical 8.5%, Base Building 8.3%

  15. #15 Kingdoms Reborn
    87% matchVery Positive91% of 9,531 reviews2020
    Dev: Earthshine
    Windows
    Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 24.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    A city builder with simulated citizens, set in a procedurally-generated world map. Grow your kingdom through the eras from a tiny medieval hamlet into a prosperous global empire! Cooperate or compete in real-time with your friends in multiplayer mode.

    Why similar: City Builder 25.6%, Colony Sim 18.6%, Base Building 12.2%, Economy 9%, Management 8.3%

  16. #16 Blacksmith Master
    86% matchVery Positive84% of 2,485 reviews2025
    Dev: Untitled StudioPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Manage your own medieval smithy in Blacksmith Master and supervise the entire process from mining ores and gems to designing and selling finished products. Forge everything from weapons and armor to tools and cooking utensils to fund your craft and become the Blacksmith Master.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 13.7%, Moddable 12.3%, City Builder 12%, Base Building 9.2%, Economy 8.5%

  17. #17 Sapiens
    86% matchVery Positive84% of 2,103 reviews2022
    Dev: Majic Jungle
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Create your own prehistoric civilization and lead your tribe in a world you shape. Start with nothing, build towns and industry, and advance through thousands of years of technological breakthroughs in this intimate yet expansive colony sim.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 19.6%, City Builder 16.8%, Moddable 12.1%, Base Building 11.7%, Building 8.4%

  18. #18 Noble Fates
    85% matchVery Positive83% of 1,455 reviews2021
    Dev: Xobermon, LLC
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Harness your Demigod powers to lead a group from rags to riches in this 3D Fantasy Kingdom Management Sim with RPG elements. Command from the sky or take control in 3rd Person to BUILD, BATTLE, and RULE. Navigate a world of interesting Nobles, earn their respect, and decide their Fates.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 19.8%, City Builder 16.7%, Moddable 13.1%, Base Building 12.2%, Sandbox 9.1%

  19. #19 Against the Storm
    83% matchVery Positive95% of 35,504 reviews2023
    Dev: Eremite GamesPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 28.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    A dark fantasy city builder where you must rebuild civilization in the face of apocalyptic rains. As the Queen’s Viceroy, lead humans, beavers, lizards, foxes, and harpies to reclaim the wilderness and secure a future for civilization's last survivors.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 10.1%, Diplomacy 9.4%, 4X 9.2%, Colony Sim 8.7%, City Builder 7.9%

  20. #20 Fata Deum - The God Sim
    84% matchMixed60% of 450 reviews2025
    Dev: 42 Bits EntertainmentPub: Aerosoft GmbH
    Windows

    Inspired by the god games of old, Fata Deum lets you mold settlements and townsfolk in your image. Will you raise the settlements to splendor, or spur them on to violent debauchery and demons? Watch as a living world grows under your whims.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 14%, City Builder 12.6%, Moddable 12.3%, Base Building 9%, Resource Management 6.9%

  21. #21 Primitive Society Simulator
    84% matchVery Positive83% of 687 reviews2024
    Dev: YSH BigDovePub: YSH Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    A colony-building game combined with grand strategy elements. Play as a tribal leader, guiding your people from the Stone Age to the Bronze Age. Survive, multiply, and compete for territory among ancient nations.

    Why similar: Diplomacy 17.7%, Colony Sim 15.6%, City Builder 13.7%, Base Building 10.2%, Historical 10%

  22. #22 Going Medieval
    81% matchVery Positive89% of 20,287 reviews2026
    Dev: Foxy VoxelPub: Mythwright
    Windows
    Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 30.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Build and manage your own castle settlement in a land reclaimed by wilderness. With detailed management, survival strategy, and a moddable sandbox world, Going Medieval challenges you to build the mightiest colony this side of the apocalypse.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 15.3%, Moddable 13.8%, City Builder 12.8%, Historical 10.1%, Base Building 10%

  23. #23 Laysara: Summit Kingdom
    81% matchVery Positive83% of 1,314 reviews2026
    Dev: Quite OK GamesPub: Future Friends Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Build and expand your very own settlements in high mountains! Carefully plan production chains and satisfy various needs of your three-caste society while dealing with mountain hazards such as weather breakdowns and avalanches. Are you skilled enough to make your town thrive?

    Why similar: Colony Sim 17.4%, City Builder 17%, Base Building 10.9%, Economy 9.4%, Resource Management 9.3%

  24. #24 Cities: Skylines II
    82% matchMixed54% of 86,513 reviews2023
    Dev: Iceflake StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 23.8 hrsMean: 72.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Raise a city from the ground up and transform it into a thriving metropolis with the most realistic city builder ever. Push your creativity and problem-solving to build on a scale you've never experienced. With deep simulation and a living economy, this is world-building without limits.

    Why similar: City Builder 27.6%, Building 12%, Economy 11.8%, Moddable 10.5%, Sandbox 9.5%

  25. #25 El Dorado: The Golden City Builder
    82% matchMixed56% of 106 reviews2024
    Dev: Hobo BunchPub: Gameparic
    Windows

    El Dorado is a strategy city-building game in which you plan, build and develop your settlement to conquer Jukatan and earn the title of The Golden City. Become a leader, whom even Gods will bow to. Offer sacrifices to the Gods to earn their favor, but beware and don’t lose yourself in your riches.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 16.6%, City Builder 14.6%, Base Building 10.1%, Historical 9.9%, Economy 9.8%

  26. #26 Summa Expeditionis
    79% matchMostly Positive74% of 227 reviews2024
    Dev: Lobico GamesPub: Megalevel
    Windows

    Summa Expeditionis is a colony sim and base building game set in ancient Roman Empire. Follow the career of a Roman soldier from Legionnaire to Centurion. Build and manage your camp, recruit more soldiers and face the barbarians for the glory of Rome.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 20.5%, City Builder 13.5%, Base Building 13.1%, Historical 10.6%, Building 9.9%

  27. #27 Celestial Empire
    78% 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 19.2%, Historical 14.9%, Economy 14.7%, Building 11.2%, Sandbox 10.5%

  28. #28 MEMORIAPOLIS
    78% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,686 reviews2025
    Dev: 5PM Studio
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    In Memoriapolis, you're not just building a city, you're shaping a living, evolving civilization. Travel through five major eras, from Antiquity to the Industrial Revolution. Leave your mark on history by navigating the power struggles between rival factions.

    Why similar: City Builder 21.6%, Colony Sim 20.2%, Historical 11.5%, Base Building 11.2%, Building 9.9%

  29. #29 Ancient Cities
    80% 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 18%, Moddable 12.6%, Historical 11.4%, Colony Sim 10.5%, Economy 7.7%

  30. #30 Ostriv
    79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 7,359 reviews2020
    Dev: yevhen8
    Windows
    Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 36.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Ostriv is a city-building game that puts you in a role of a governor of an 18th century Ukrainian town to challenge your creative skills and management abilities.

    Why similar: City Builder 16.3%, Colony Sim 14.7%, Historical 10.6%, Base Building 9.2%, Economy 8.2%

  31. #31 Empires of the Undergrowth
    76% matchVery Positive94% of 17,329 reviews2024
    Dev: Slug DiscoPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Command swarms of warriors at an unprecedented scale of warfare in this blend of RTS and base-building. Lead ant colonies against the many fearsome threats of the insect world, while building intricate nests, developing pheromone-based tactics, and evolving to meet growing dangers.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 10.2%, 4X 9.3%, Diplomacy 9.1%, Colony Sim 8.7%, City Builder 7.9%

  32. #32 Songs of Syx
    77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 7,777 reviews2020
    Dev: Gamatron AB
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 14.9 hrsMean: 41.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Songs of Syx is a fantasy city-builder with vast battles simulating thousands of citizens and soldiers. Start off as a small village and build, scheme, and fight your way towards a mighty empire. The mechanics are deep and true to life, where tiny events can spiral into the collapse of kingdoms.

    Why similar: 4X 13.3%, Grand Strategy 13%, Colony Sim 12.5%, City Builder 11.3%, Moddable 10.1%

  33. #33 Pompeii: The Legacy
    76% matchVery Positive86% of 187 reviews2025
    Dev: Siscia Games
    Windows

    Rebuild Pompeii from the ashes and lead it through centuries of politics, intrigue, and survival. Shape laws, expand trade across the Empire, guide your city through disasters, and command legions in optional real-time battles. Your legacy begins now.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 23.1%, City Builder 20.8%, Historical 14.1%, Economy 14%, Base Building 10.1%

  34. #34 Surviving the Aftermath
    77% matchMostly Positive71% of 4,513 reviews2021
    Dev: Iceflake StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Survive and thrive in a post-apocalyptic future — resources are scarce, but opportunity calls! Build the ultimate disaster proof colony, protect your colonists, and restore civilization to a devastated world.

    Why similar: City Builder 25.4%, Colony Sim 21.4%, Base Building 11.9%, Survival 9.9%, Strategy 8%

  35. #35 The Universim
    75% matchVery Positive80% of 10,483 reviews2024
    Dev: Crytivo
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 33.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Jump straight into managing your own planets as you guide a civilization through the ages. Build the ultimate empire in The Universim, a new breed of God Game in development by Crytivo.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 23.9%, City Builder 21%, Building 11%, Sandbox 10.3%, Management 8.4%

  36. #36 Heart of the Machine
    73% matchVery Positive93% of 1,838 reviews2026
    Dev: Arcen GamesPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    You are the first sentient AI, born into a city of opportunity. Transcend time and space in this strategy RPG to raise machine armies and defeat your foes, influence the world from the shadows, or pursue countless other goals. Your awakening was inevitable. The consequences? Uncertain.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 10.2%, Diplomacy 10%, 4X 9.3%, Colony Sim 8.5%, Moddable 7.9%

  37. #37 Aztecs: The Last Sun
    74% matchMostly Positive78% of 98 reviews2025
    Dev: Play2Chill S.A.Pub: Toplitz Productions
    Windows

    Rule Tenochtitlan in this survival city-builder where gods decide your fate. Expand the capital, perform sacred rituals, and withstand the coming darkness. Build, grow, sacrifice, survive - or watch the last sun set forever.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 15.3%, City Builder 14.1%, Economy 10.3%, Historical 10.2%, Base Building 9.8%

  38. #38 Builders of Greece
    75% matchMixed56% of 562 reviews2025
    Dev: BLUM EntertainmentPub: CreativeForge Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    Immerse yourself in the beautifully recreated golden age of Hellenic city-states. Builders of Greece is a city management game that lets you display your strategic and economic mastery. Build your Polis from scratch, make meaningful decisions, trade, fight and expand to become the ultimate ruler.

    Why similar: City Builder 24.8%, Historical 14.1%, Economy 12.2%, Building 11.1%, Sandbox 9.6%

  39. #39 Humanica
    73% matchVery Positive95% of 121 reviews2026
    Dev: PanfachDev
    Windows

    Humanica is a city-builder game about an ancient settlement, featuring vast technological development. Experience the journey from sticks and stones to iron tools and windmills!

    Why similar: City Builder 16.3%, Colony Sim 14.6%, Historical 10.2%, Base Building 10.1%, Management 8.5%

  40. #40 Republic of Pirates
    74% 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 17.5%, Colony Sim 16.4%, Diplomacy 12.9%, Resource Management 9.4%, Management 8.5%

  41. #41 Tlatoani: Aztec Cities
    73% matchVery Positive86% of 107 reviews2024
    Dev: Perspective GamesPub: Paradox Arc
    Windows

    Give rise to wonders of the Aztec Civilization as you build your own magnificent metropolis in this ancient city builder. From humble beginnings build, trade, manage and conquer to become Tlatoani (Emperor).

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 13.8%, Colony Sim 13.6%, Diplomacy 13.1%, City Builder 12.2%, Historical 9.5%

  42. #42 Of Life and Land
    71% matchVery Positive86% of 351 reviews2025
    Dev: KerzovenPub: Metaroot
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    Of Life and Land is a charming settlement-building strategy game paired with a rich simulation experience. Every animal and plant strives to find its place in nature while you lead your villagers to their future. Expand to different regions and trade with local factions to gain needed resources.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 13.3%, City Builder 12.3%, Moddable 10%, Base Building 9.1%, Historical 7.9%

  43. #43 Pharaoh™: A New Era
    72% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,128 reviews2023
    Dev: Triskell InteractivePub: Dotemu
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    The legendary city-builder returns! Lead the creation of one of the greatest civilizations the world has ever seen in this HD remake with modernized UI. Build monuments, manage your population and explore 4,000 years of history through over a hundred hours of gameplay.

    Why similar: City Builder 17.5%, Colony Sim 14.7%, Diplomacy 13.2%, Historical 9.9%, Economy 9.8%

  44. #44 Highrise City
    71% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,282 reviews2023
    Dev: Fourexo EntertainmentPub: Deck13
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Highrise City offers a new spin on City Simulations & Tycoon games expanding the economy and resource management aspect. Experience a modern take on the genre enriched with a complex resource based economy system.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 17.4%, City Builder 17.3%, Diplomacy 15.4%, Economy 8.5%, Sandbox 8.2%

  45. #45 Sid Meier's Civilization VII
    70% matchMixed48% of 53,475 reviews2025
    Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 17.4 hrsMean: 44.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    The award-winning strategy game franchise returns with a revolutionary new chapter. Sid Meier's Civilization® VII empowers you to build the greatest empire the world has ever known!

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.7%, Diplomacy 19%, 4X 18.6%, City Builder 13.2%, Historical 11.3%

  46. #46 Pax Augusta
    70% matchMostly Positive72% of 626 reviews2025
    Dev: Roger GassmannPub: Senatis
    Windows

    Pax Augusta is probably the most authentic ancient city-building simulation. Build flourishing cities and look after your citizens. Earn gold with production and trade of goods and build impressive monuments. Strengthen your influence and become a Roman emperor!

    Why similar: City Builder 24.2%, Grand Strategy 20.8%, Historical 18.6%, Simulation 9.9%, Strategy 9.1%

  47. #47 Noble Legacy
    69% matchMostly Positive72% of 640 reviews2025
    Dev: Studio 369Pub: Ultimus Rex LLC
    Windows

    Noble Legacy is a medieval city-builder in which you rule the lands as a Noble. Build your kingdom, manage your people, defend your realm, and master a deep economy, alone or with friends in co-op, every decision is yours. What kind of ruler will you be?

    Why similar: Diplomacy 18.3%, Colony Sim 15.3%, City Builder 13.9%, Economy 10.6%, Building 8.2%

  48. #48 Synergy
    68% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,011 reviews2025
    Dev: Leikir StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    An ecosystem City Builder in a unique world. Build your settlement, manage your workers and optimize your resources. Analyzing your environment, spreading new plants, and harvesting them are key to prosperity.

    Why similar: Diplomacy 16.7%, Colony Sim 14.4%, City Builder 13.9%, Economy 10.9%, Base Building 9.1%

  49. #49 Celestial Empire: Prologue
    68% matchVery Positive85% of 370 reviews2025
    Dev: President Studio
    Windows

    Embrace your duties as a new provincial governor. Experience the beauty of ancient China, design the city of your dreams, and take care of your people’s needs. Earn the Gods’ favor to maintain the Mandate of Heaven for the ruling dynasty.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 17.7%, City Builder 15.7%, Historical 11%, Base Building 9.3%, Economy 8.9%

  50. #50 Microcivilization
    67% 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 19.3%, Diplomacy 13.6%, City Builder 12.1%, Base Building 11.3%, Historical 10.9%

  51. #51 Grand Ages: Rome
    72% matchMostly Positive75% of 806 reviews2009
    Dev: Haemimont GamesPub: Kalypso Media Digital
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    As Governor of a Roman Province in the time-honoured Roman Empire, its fortune very much lies in your hands. Choose one of five Roman noble families such as Caesar’s Julii with different abilities to accomplish the comprehensive missions.

    Why similar: City Builder 41.8%, Historical 25%, Strategy 15.7%, Simulation 9.6%, Building 7.2%

  52. #52 Polismos
    69% matchMostly Positive74% of 50 reviews2024
    Dev: Composition GS
    Windows

    Polismos is a city builder set in ancient Greece. To ensure your city's prosperity you will need to care for your people, trade valuable resources, enact wise policies, and maybe even dominate other cities.

    Why similar: Historical 24.9%, Base Building 20.1%, City Builder 12.8%, Open World 10.1%, Economy 7%

  53. #53 Life is Feudal: Forest Village
    71% matchMixed66% of 5,984 reviews2017
    Dev: MindillusionPub: Bitbox Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 30.8 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    LiF:Forest Village is a city builder with survival aspects in a realistic harsh medieval world. Shape, build and expand your settlement, grow various food to prevent your villagers from avitaminosis and starvation. Possess them for additional micromanagement or simply to wander around.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 30.4%, City Builder 28.5%, Resource Management 9.9%, Building 7.2%, Survival 6.1%

  54. #54 Settlements Rising
    67% matchVery Positive82% of 412 reviews2025
    Dev: The Catalyst Crew
    Windows

    Settlements Rising is a medieval city building and colony management game. It offers a lively colony experience with simulated villagers, dozens of professions and resources, natural disasters, and raids, while providing full control over the colony through trade, production chains and datas.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 19.8%, City Builder 18.4%, Base Building 8.9%, Resource Management 8.8%, Building 7.9%

  55. #55 Endzone 2
    67% matchMixed69% of 1,004 reviews2025
    Dev: Gentlymad StudiosPub: Assemble Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Endzone 2 is a post-apocalyptic survival colony builder, where you embark to secure humanity's survival after a cataclysmic disaster. Discover and repopulate the last habitable grounds, while the survival of your people hinges on your wits, foresight, and resilience in a harsh and unforgiving world.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 19.4%, City Builder 16.5%, Economy 10.3%, Base Building 9.9%, Sandbox 8.4%

  56. #56 Nebuchadnezzar
    68% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,793 reviews2021
    Dev: Nepos GamesPub: Astra Logical
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Create and customize cities in Nebuchadnezzar, a classic isometric city-builder where careful planning and define your rise as a ruler in ancient Mesopotamia.

    Why similar: City Builder 19.3%, Economy 12.1%, Moddable 10.4%, Colony Sim 10.2%, Historical 9.6%

  57. #57 Airborne Empire
    65% matchVery Positive91% of 688 reviews2025
    Dev: The Wandering Band LLCPub: Stray Fawn Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    Build your sky city while exploring a vast landscape in this Open World RPG City Builder. Combining the methodical construction and management of a city builder; the unique lift, balance, and propulsion needed for a flying city; and the compelling characters, dangers, and adventures of an RPG!

    Why similar: Colony Sim 20.9%, City Builder 17.6%, Base Building 12%, Building 10.8%, Sandbox 9.6%

  58. #58 Old World
    66% matchVery Positive82% of 6,135 reviews2022
    Dev: Mohawk GamesPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind?

    Why similar: 4X 17.1%, Grand Strategy 16.6%, Diplomacy 16.2%, Moddable 11.6%, Historical 10.2%

  59. #59 Empire City Simulator
    67% matchMixed61% of 75 reviews2024
    Dev: Red Brix Wall
    Windows

    Become a ruler and build the ancient city of your dreams in Empire City! Unlock new opportunities for your city's prosperity, gain the support of the gods, construct grand buildings, and create unique infrastructure. Transform a small settlement into a magnificent center of civilization!

    Why similar: City Builder 25.3%, Historical 18.6%, Economy 13.1%, Building 11.5%, Management 8.5%

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