- #1 Buy High Sell Low: Stock Trading Simulator
97% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Banyakarya
Windows
Buy High Sell Low: Stock Trading Simulator is a fictional IDX-style stock trading sim where you try to navigate the chaotic Indonesian flavor market by researching companies, reading news and financials, building theses, surviving hype, and trying to grow wealth without blowing up.
Why similar: Strategy 23.1%, Simulation 20.8%, Life Sim 18.7%, Text-Based 12.9%, Casual 6.9%
- #2 Streaming Platform Manager
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Empera Games
Windows
Streaming Platform Manager is a tycoon game, where you can build your own streaming empire.
Why similar: Life Sim 20.9%, Strategy 16.5%, Text-Based 14.8%, Simulation 14.5%, Management 9.2%
- #3 Pawnshop Tycoon
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Almighty Games
Windows
Start with a garage full of old junk and expand to a thriving business. Manage sales and train staff to automate redundant tasks. Relocate or expand your shop with many options across the city. Learn all the ins and outs of becoming a big city Pawnshop Tycoon!
Why similar: Strategy 38.8%, Simulation 31.9%, Casual 18.5%, Management 10.8%
- #4 Life and Debt: A Real Life Simulator
96% matchMixed57% of 30 reviews2018
Dev: Static City Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Life & Debt: A Real Life Simulator is a 2D pixel art game that challenges players to manage their finances and maintain their cashflow while navigating the challenges of new home ownership. Players must also overcome a shopping addiction and make decisions about how to furnish their home.
Why similar: Life Sim 30.5%, Strategy 26.5%, Simulation 23.1%, Casual 12.6%, Economy 4.3%
- #5 Zoo Empire
94% matchMostly Positive74% of 161 reviews2015
Dev: Enlight Software LimitedPub: Retroism
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 46%
It's a zoo out there, and you're in charge! Go wild with your imagination running the most exotic, fun and exciting zoo ever.
Why similar: Strategy 37.8%, Simulation 33.5%, Casual 17.3%, Management 11.5%
- #6 Streamer Simulator
94% matchMostly Negative22% of 54 reviews2016
Windows
Streamer Simulator is a simulation being streamer. Change your old life for the better. You can become the world’s greatest streamer in history.
Why similar: Strategy 36%, Simulation 30.5%, Casual 18.9%, Management 10%, Indie 4.7%
- #7 Tinseltown Tycoon
92% matchMostly Positive71% of 24 reviews2020
Dev: Caffeinedependent Software
Windows
Tinseltown Tycoon is a management and simulation game that puts you at the head of an obscure film production studio. With control over all aspects of studio operations and the movie production pipeline you can lead your studio to industry domination, financial ruin, or anything in between.
Why similar: Strategy 34.8%, Simulation 30.5%, Casual 16.6%, Management 13.2%, Indie 4.8%
- #8 Holy Potatoes! What the Hell?!
93% matchMixed54% of 205 reviews2017
Dev: Daylight StudiosPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 25.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Holy Potatoes! What the Hell?! is a whacky hell-themed cooking management sim where you take on the role of a chef in an Afterlife populated by potatoes!
Why similar: Strategy 38.3%, Simulation 32.2%, Casual 14.3%, Management 10.4%, Indie 4.8%
- #9 Tube Tycoon
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 602 reviews2018
Dev: Teal Fire
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The only game of its kind where you can feel like a real internet celebrity! Record videos, interact with your subscribers, buy better equipment and gain fame!
Why similar: Strategy 32.5%, Simulation 28.7%, Management 17.3%, Casual 15.9%, Indie 3.9%
- #10 Mobocratic
90% match7 user reviews29% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Proqet Studios
Windows
Mobocratic – Play as the president of the distant Bear Island where the lives of the citizens are yours to be improved – or destroyed. Lead the nation to prosperity – or witness its downfall!
Why similar: Strategy 36.7%, Simulation 29.7%, Casual 17.2%, Politics 8.3% ★, Capitalism 3.9%
- #11 Arcadecraft
91% matchMixed56% of 155 reviews2014
Dev: Firebase Industries Ltd.
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Enter the exciting world of Arcade ownership! Play through the 1980's arcade revolution by buying arcade machines for your customers to play! Customize your arcade to increase its popularity! Manage your finances, capitalize on newly released games, but beware the pitfalls that could bankrupt you!
Why similar: Strategy 33.9%, Simulation 30.3%, Casual 17.6%, Management 13.4%, Indie 4.8%
- #12 Shop Manager : Video Game Tycoon
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 69 reviews2019
Dev: Faritengames
Windows
In Shop manager: video game tycoon your uncle entrusts you his video game shop. Your goal is to make it profitable so that one day you can inherit your business.
Why similar: Strategy 33.8%, Simulation 27.8%, Management 17.1%, Casual 16.9%, Indie 4.4%
- #13 Shining Song Starnova: Idol Empire
89% matchVery Positive85% of 96 reviews2020
Dev: Love in SpacePub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The girls of Starnova are back in a new business simulation game! It's up to you the producer to build your office, re-hire the girls and get the money flowing to put on the greatest live concert ever. Do you have the management skills to once again accomplish everyone's dreams?
Why similar: Strategy 39.4%, Simulation 32.1%, Casual 18.1%, Management 5.5%, Indie 4.9%
- #14 The Guild II
88% matchMostly Positive71% of 842 reviews2010
Dev: 4HEAD StudiosPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 41%
The Guild 2 is the shining successor of the ultra successful medieval life sim, Europe 1400. The Guild 2 is a unique mixture of RPG and life simulation in an immersive middle ages scenario. The player and his party become part of history and can even change it in real-time. Go back to the dark middle ages and found a new dynasty!
Why similar: Life Sim 30%, Strategy 23.2%, Simulation 21.5%, Trading 8.6%, Management 6.6%
- #15 Smooth Operators
87% matchMostly Positive70% of 291 reviews2014
Dev: Heydeck Games
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Smooth Operators is an advanced simulation where you take control of a call center company and lead it to financial success! Watch your company become alive and grow while your building reach the highest skyline. What type of CEO will you be?
Why similar: Strategy 31.6%, Simulation 28.3%, Management 21.1%, Casual 14.2%, Indie 3.8%
- #16 New Yankee in King Arthur's Court
86% matchPositive81% of 43 reviews2016
Dev: RionixPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 99%
New Yankee in King Arthur's Court combines nail-biting time management thrills with the ease-of-play casual gamers enjoy!
Why similar: Strategy 44.5%, Simulation 34.2%, Casual 21.2%
- #17 Rescue Team 3
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 69 reviews2015
Dev: Alawar EntertainmentPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Save the day as the leader of the Rescue Team, a group of life-saving pros trained to swoop in and sweep up in the wake of a natural disaster! Figure out the quickest way to complete your goals, make good use your resources and unlock every achievement.
Why similar: Strategy 43.8%, Simulation 36%, Casual 20.2%
- #18 Chess3D
85% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2017
Dev: WhitefishgamesPub: SW-Winsoft
Windows
The game of kings for the PC - play against different computer opponents in various difficulty levels, watch and analyze famous chess games or play a game of chess over the Internet.
Why similar: Strategy 43.5%, Simulation 35.7%, Casual 20.7%
- #19 Boardwalk Carnival Game
84% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: VTree LLC
Windows
Create your own Carnival. Play Fun, Entertaining Mini Games
Why similar: Strategy 43.5%, Simulation 35.7%, Casual 20.7%
- #20 Fancy Trangram VR
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 14 reviews2016
Dev: 哈视奇科技
Windows
Tangram is a Chinese intellectual game with a long history.It consists of seven board , Player can use them to constitute a variety of characters, images, animals, bridges, housing, towers, etc.In Fancy Tangram we have prepared more then 40 levels,most of them are numbers and letters.
Why similar: Strategy 43.5%, Simulation 35.7%, Casual 20.7%
- #21 Model Co.
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: TiredRocks
Windows
Found a scrappy AI startup, train models nobody's seen before, and race rival labs to the frontier. Hire researchers, ship chatbots and developer tools, juggle burn and churn, go public, and build the lab that defines the field — a cozy retro management sim about the AI Hype rush.
Why similar: Strategy 26.1%, Simulation 22.9%, Life Sim 21.5%, Casual 14.7%, Management 6.6%
- #22 Omicroid
82% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: WoolyLittleGuys
Windows
Conduct experiments with microscopic aliens!
Why similar: Strategy 43.5%, Simulation 35.7%, Casual 20.7%
- #23 Egyptian Settlement Gold
83% match6 user reviews17% of 6 reviews2015
Dev: magnussoft
Windows
Colonize unused lands and protect the whole empire from a devastating famine! An exciting and entertaining mixture of time-management and strategy along with many teeming characters is waiting for you.
Why similar: Strategy 43.5%, Simulation 35.7%, Casual 20.7%
- #24 Ancient Rome 2
82% matchMixed60% of 15 reviews2016
Dev: Ladia Group
Windows · Mac
Construct entire residential districts for people and improve their well-being by building markets, schools, theaters and other places, and connect them with roads for ease of access.
Why similar: Strategy 43.5%, Simulation 35.7%, Casual 20.7%
- #25 New Yankee in King Arthur's Court 2
81% matchMixed50% of 20 reviews2016
Dev: RionixPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Return to the days of magic, maidens, goblins and gold to help an unwitting knight and his feisty wife find the Fountain of Living Water! Only those players who figure out the quickest way through each level will win the gold!
Why similar: Strategy 43.5%, Simulation 35.7%, Casual 20.7%
- #26 Tower Tank: TD Reversal
80% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: abstract_laserPub: self (abstract_laser)
Windows
An arcade-style reverse tower defense game.
Why similar: Strategy 43.1%, Simulation 35.4%, Casual 21.6%
- #27 New Yankee in Santa's Service
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 37 reviews2016
Dev: RionixPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Mary goofed when casting a spell and scattered Santa's reindeer with a loud KABOOM! Now the bearded one is demanding she and Johnny collect his sleigh pullers before Christmas Eve. Find the missing reindeer to avoid a Yuletide cancellation!
Why similar: Strategy 43.5%, Simulation 35.7%, Casual 20.7%
- #28 Monster Castle
79% matchMixed63% of 135 reviews2019
Dev: Lemix game
Windows
Simulating castle, Set up a monster army, Defend the evil empire
Why similar: Strategy 45.8%, Simulation 30.9%, Casual 23.4%
- #29 Shop Tycoon
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Curiosit
Windows
Shop Tycoon lets you build, furnish and run your own shop. Hire employees, order goods and face various challenges on the way to success! Develop your business, discover new districts and try to meet the expectations of new customers.
Why similar: Strategy 38.6%, Simulation 31.7%, Casual 18.4%, Economy 6.3%, Indie 5%
- #30 Hotel Dracula
79% matchMixed53% of 68 reviews2018
Dev: Baked GamesPub: Manager Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Make yourself comfortable and ... wait a minute, did I say make yourself comfortable? There is no time for lazing around! Uniform in hand and to work! Hotel guests will not handle themselves and they don’t belong to patient...
Why similar: Strategy 43%, Simulation 35.3%, Casual 21.8%
- #31 Next Stop 3
78% matchPositive95% of 21 reviews2019
Dev: Ladia Group
Windows · Mac
Margaret needs your help once again! You must repair the railway over 50 levels, build a sorting center and win in a billion-dollar escapade!
Why similar: Strategy 42.6%, Simulation 35%, Casual 22.4%
- #32 Industrial Infection!
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dyrnwyn Games
Windows
Infect the world - and make a load of money!
Why similar: Strategy 41.2%, Simulation 32.2%, Casual 21.5%, Indie 5.1%
- #33 Bunker Constructor
78% matchMixed59% of 32 reviews2016
Dev: Tindalos Interactive
Windows
In Bunker Constructor you build strong bunkers that protect against enemy attacks. You must build resilient bunkers through 45 levels and in 5 environments including desert, forest, beach, mountains and city ruins, because the next attack wave is already underway!
Why similar: Strategy 42.7%, Simulation 35.1%, Casual 22.2%
- #34 Next Stop 2
77% matchPositive86% of 42 reviews2016
Dev: Ladia Group
Windows · Mac
We're off on another railroad journey! Margaret has new obligations to the bank. This time she has to yet again fix the broken parts of the railroad and build a whole city.
Why similar: Strategy 42.8%, Simulation 36.8%, Casual 20.4%
- #35 Please Subscribe: Streamer Career
71% matchVery Positive83% of 130 reviews2022
Dev: Raptor Claw Games
Windows
Please Subscribe is the sequel to Gamer Career Tycoon from 2018. Develop your own livestream channel from the ground up. Manage and operate, overcome challenges, learn new tricks in order to rise in the charts, and possibly, become the next big internet superstar.
Why similar: Strategy 24%, Simulation 21.9%, Life Sim 19.7%, Management 12.6%, Casual 8.8%
- #36 Late Night Empire
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ThroneGutter
Windows
Build your dream late-night TV empire in this deep management sim. Book celebrity guests, shape your show's identity, hire staff, craft unforgettable episodes, and battle rival networks for ratings, relevance, and cultural dominance in a living entertainment world of fame.
Why similar: Strategy 33.2%, Simulation 30.2%, Text-Based 23.3%, Management 12.2%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #37 Farm Mania 2
74% matchVery Positive93% of 132 reviews2018
Dev: Qumaron
Windows
Great news: Anna is back again! This time she is even more enthusiastic, active and full of great ideas! Do you want to take up farming? Then dont miss your chance! Fruits and vegetables, animals and birds, bakeries and textile factories — its all waiting for you in the brand new game Farm Mania 2 !
Why similar: Strategy 42%, Simulation 37.2%, Casual 20.8%
- #38 Building Killer
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: AnGame
Windows
is a demolition simulation game. Dismantle, Dismantle, Dismantle. Dismantle the abandoned architecture with explosive and be a removing expert.
Why similar: Strategy 41.9%, Simulation 36.1%, Casual 22%
- #39 Drawn®: Dark Flight™ Collector's Edition
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 65 reviews2016
Dev: Big Fish StudiosPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows
Help Iris light the beacons!
Why similar: Strategy 45.2%, Simulation 30.9%, Casual 23.9%
- #40 Campgrounds: The Endorus Expedition Collector's Edition
76% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2016
Dev: Jumb-O-FunPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows
Help Addie lead an expedition!
Why similar: Strategy 42.4%, Simulation 36.5%, Casual 21.2%
- #41 I'm Hungry
73% matchPositive84% of 18 reviews2019
Dev: Light Era StudioPub: Skywalker HK
Windows
Play the role of a fast-food restaurant employee in I'm Hungry VR game. You can definitely learn how to make fries, hamburgers and milk shake in the VR world and possibly the real world, as well! The game takes advantage of the VR technique, and it perfectly shows a realistic vision of a fast-food kitchen to the gamers.
Why similar: Strategy 40.5%, Simulation 36.8%, Casual 22.7%
- #42 Rescue Team 2
75% matchVery Positive93% of 55 reviews2015
Dev: Alawar EntertainmentPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Rebuild the devastated islands as you take control of the Rescue Team in this fantastic Time Management game! After a terrifying tornado leaves storms through the islands, it's up to the Rescue Team to save the day and save lives.
Why similar: Strategy 42.5%, Simulation 37.2%, Casual 20.3%
- #43 Zapitalism
72% matchMostly Positive75% of 20 reviews2020
Dev: LavaMind
Windows · Mac
Become a tycoon by starting with a tiny store and building a retail empire!
Why similar: Strategy 40.4%, Simulation 32.8%, Casual 18.9%, Indie 5.1%, Economy 2.7%
- #44 Mobile Empire
73% matchMixed54% of 1,513 reviews2018
Dev: Shanghai huan zhen Info Tech LtdPub: XD
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
This may be the world's first stand-alone simulation game that can “develop a mobile phone"! There are more than 60 models for you to develop! Develop your own mobile phone now!Support sharing with IOS version of the game archive!
Why similar: Strategy 43.1%, Simulation 34.8%, Casual 17.5%, Indie 4.5%
- #45 Threshold: Choices at the Limit
62% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SODA GAME STUDIO
Windows
A card-driven life sim where every swipe is a real decision. Manage cash, credit, and mental health across five regions—one wrong call can trigger a collapse. Survive, strategize, or gamble everything on a comeback.
Why similar: Strategy 26.7%, Simulation 23.1%, Life Sim 21.1%, Casual 14.7%, Text-Based 13.6%
- #46 Marine Park Empire
73% matchVery Positive83% of 157 reviews2015
Dev: Enlight Software LimitedPub: Retroism
Windows
Get ready to jump in the water as you run the most exciting and wild marine park ever in the latest and greatest sea-life simulation!
Why similar: Strategy 40.8%, Simulation 39.7%, Casual 19.5%
- #47 RideOp - Thrill Ride Simulator
72% matchMixed49% of 147 reviews2018
Dev: GuraShop
Windows
RideOp puts you in control of some of the biggest and most thrilling theme park rides in the world. Give all your guests the most unforgettable experience! With full control of the ride's motion, you can offer a unique journey every ride. Now it's your turn to create thrilling experiences!
Why similar: Strategy 39.1%, Simulation 38.5%, Casual 22.4%
- #48 Profitania
71% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: LavaMind
Windows · Mac
Become a manufacturing mogul by starting with a tiny factory and building an industrial empire!
Why similar: Strategy 40.3%, Simulation 32.7%, Casual 19%, Indie 5.2%, Economy 2.8%
- #49 Balance of Kingdoms
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WoksOnStudios
Windows
Build, Battle and Balance!
Why similar: Strategy 41.2%, Simulation 33.8%, Casual 19.6%, Indie 5.3%
- #50 Euro NumismatCy! Coin Collector
70% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Sébastien Q.
Windows
Becomes a great Numismatist , collect 219 coins of 23 different countries and climb the social ladder !
Why similar: Strategy 40.6%, Simulation 33.3%, Casual 19.4%, Indie 5.3%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #51 Space World 2020
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Justin ParkPub: Intergalactic Education
Windows
Space World™ is an educational platform that tests, teaches, and excites players/students with science, technology, engineering, and math games.
Why similar: Strategy 40.7%, Simulation 33.9%, Casual 20%, Indie 5.3%
- #52 Trader Ascent
57% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Sole Luna Studio
Windows
Build your financial empire through options trading and real estate investing. Compete against rival funds, manage risk and stress, and rise from nothing to financial dominance.
Why similar: Strategy 42%, Simulation 38.7%, Trading 6.4%, Management 6.4%, 2D 2.3%
- #53 GORB
70% matchPositive91% of 46 reviews2017
Dev: Jon GallantPub: jgallant
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rid the world of Red and Orange shapes, while protecting the Green shapes, in this physics based puzzle game.
Why similar: Strategy 40.5%, Simulation 33.3%, Casual 21.2%, Indie 5%
- #54 Wall Street Raider
54% matchVery Positive94% of 204 reviews2026
Dev: Ronin SoftwarePub: Hackjack Games
Windows
Wall Street Raider offers the deepest stock market simulations in gaming history. Control publicly traded corporations, futures, options, and even crypto. Whether you want to make billions in equities, short-sell overvalued stocks, or hedge risk using derivatives, the market is yours to conquer!
Why similar: Text-Based 21.2%, Strategy 17%, Simulation 15.1%, Management 13.2%, Capitalism 11.8%
- #55 Anime Studio Saga
58% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Night Llama Games
Windows
Embark on Anime Studio Saga! Go from a Manga Artist living with your mom to establishing your anime studio, create chart-topping series, developing talent, and pioneer new stories. Ascend to industry leadership, captivating a global fanbase as the unparalleled anime visionary!
Why similar: Strategy 37.9%, Simulation 34.4%, Management 15.4%, Casual 6.4%, 2D 2.3%
- #56 Weather Lord: The Successor's Path
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 42 reviews2015
Dev: Yustas Game StudioPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Rebuild a devastated land, save your people from peril, and face off against an array of bizarre enemies in Weather Lord: The Successor's Path, a captivating time management epic! Play clever and play quick, and victory will be yours!
Why similar: Strategy 48.3%, Simulation 29%, Casual 18%, Indie 4.7%
- #57 属性与生活
69% matchMixed61% of 38 reviews2018
Dev: Smm
Windows
金钱和身体同样重要,你到底能够生存几天?
Why similar: Strategy 40.9%, Simulation 33.6%, Casual 20.4%, Indie 5%
- #58 ReEstate - Real Estate and Business Simulator
57% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Darkwolf66
Windows
A real estate investment and business simulator, with aspects of life simulator who puts you in the skin of someone who just lost everything including your parents and needs to win in life.
Why similar: Strategy 25.8%, Life Sim 23.6%, Simulation 22.5%, Casual 14.2%, Management 6.2%
- #59 City Blocks
57% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dyrnwyn Games
Windows
City Blocks is a puzzle / deck-building game. Place city blocks so their pipes is aligned and earn new ones as you proceed through the game! A genre-blending game that removes micro management for a more puzzle-like approach to city planning.
Why similar: Strategy 39.8%, Simulation 32.7%, Casual 22%, Indie 5.4%