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Games Like Pandemic: The Virus Outbreak

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Strategy, Simulation, RTS, Outbreak Sim.

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Are you good enough to make your country overcome the pandemic? Try it out! You're the president of a new country, In 1/1/2020 a pandemic started and you have to manage the country balancing 8 constantly chaging statistics using isolation measures or budget investments.

Reviews: Mostly Negative — 33% — of 12 reviews
Released: 2020-06-04
Developer: John's Project
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Platforms: Windows, Linux

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    97% matchMostly Positive77% of 98 reviews2022
    Dev: Pok&Co
    Windows

    Inspired by Max Brooks' World War Z novel, Z-Collapse takes you into a worldwide zombie apocalypse. As leader of the government of your choosing, make sure your country survives! Dramatic decisions are ahead of you. How do you manage them?

    Why similar: Outbreak Sim 30.5%, Political Sim 22.7%, RTS 13.4%, Real Time Tactics 11.1%, Politics 7.1%

  2. #2 Data Defense
    96% matchPositive92% of 39 reviews2019
    Dev: 2Blocks
    Windows · Mac

    Defend your data servers from viral corruption in Data Defense - a minimalist tower defense set in cyberspace.

    Why similar: Real-Time 28.2%, RTS 13.4%, Strategy 13.4%, Real Time Tactics 12.7%, Abstract 11%

  3. #3 Everescape
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Pompeii Team
    Windows · Mac

    Everescape is a simulator of an employee of the immigration department, the main task of which is to prevent the entry and spread of the virus. Whether you choose to follow all the recommendations or show mercy, the choice is yours.

    Why similar: Outbreak Sim 46.9%, Political Sim 39.6%, Strategy 5.9%, Simulation 4.6%, Indie 1.6%

  4. #4 War Of The Zombie
    95% matchMostly Positive70% of 67 reviews2018
    Dev: Van der Veer Games
    Windows · Mac

    War of the Zombie brings together the best of turn-based simulation and real-time strategic gameplay action across the entire world at the very start of a mysterious undead outbreak.

    Why similar: Outbreak Sim 53.3%, Real-Time 27.5%, Strategy 9.8%, Simulation 9.4%

  5. #5 The Crawling Dead
    94% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2025
    Dev: Quinton Van Lom
    Windows

    Design, deploy, and manage the release of parasitic wasps to save a national park from invasive insect pests. Harness the power of nature’s most efficient killers to strike back at the invaders and turn them into The Crawling Dead!

    Why similar: Outbreak Sim 47%, Real Time Tactics 15.8%, Time Management 14.2%, RTS 11%, Strategy 5.7%

  6. #6 Veil Play
    94% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: Kim Jeong WooPub: MBP
    Windows

    Find the killer hiding among the people!

    Why similar: Political Sim 30.2%, RTS 18.2%, Real Time Tactics 15.8%, Immersive Sim 10.5%, Strategy 6.6%

  7. #7 Psychoballs
    93% matchMixed68% of 22 reviews2018
    Dev: IntermediawarePub: Asylum Square
    Windows

    A mind-boggling action-puzzler that requires a sharp wit and quick fingers.

    Why similar: Real-Time 34.4%, Real Time Tactics 16.5%, RTS 14.7%, Time Management 14.6%, Abstract 9.3%

  8. #8 COVID: The Outbreak
    92% matchMostly Positive69% of 95 reviews2020
    Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Salient Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 53.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    COVID: The Outbreak is a real-time strategy game in which you play the role of a global organization that has to deal with a global pandemic. Issue decrees, manage resources, develop projects, and construct buildings. A race for the vaccine begins!

    Why similar: Outbreak Sim 42.1%, Real-Time 22.5%, RTS 9.1%, Abstract 6.5%, Strategy 5.4%

  9. #9 Supreme Ruler Global Outbreak
    91% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: BattleGoat Studios
    Windows

    In a time of growing unrest and uncertainty, a new threat to humanity emerges - take control of any nation as major outbreaks challenge world order. Global Pandemics and Mysterious Outbreaks will test humanity to the limits.

    Why similar: Outbreak Sim 29.8%, Political Sim 22.7%, RTS 12.1%, Real Time Tactics 11.4%, Post-apocalyptic 6.8%

  10. #10 Plague Inc: Evolved
    91% matchVery Positive94% of 59,582 reviews2016
    Dev: Ndemic Creations
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Plague Inc: Evolved is a unique mix of high strategy and terrifyingly realistic simulation. Your pathogen has just infected 'Patient Zero' - now you must bring about the end of human history by evolving a deadly, global Plague whilst adapting against everything humanity can do to defend itself.

    Why similar: Outbreak Sim 63.4%, Strategy 12.3%, Simulation 9.7%, Tactical 4.6%, Post-apocalyptic 3.5%

  11. #11 No Place for the Dissident
    90% matchMixed54% of 24 reviews2020
    Dev: David M.
    Windows · Linux

    In No Place for the Dissident you'll have to spread a new ideology to dominate the world. Whatever means are necessary. Adopt new politics from the ideology tree, manage each country, and compete with other players. Watch closely the consequences of your acts when the game is over.

    Why similar: Outbreak Sim 33.1%, Political Sim 28.4%, RTS 11.7%, Politics 11.6%, Economy 6.1%

  12. #12 Checkpoint 19
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Pyro Entertainment B.V
    Windows

    Checkpoint 19 is a border control tycoon where every decision balances speed and security. Build, optimize, and manage a high-pressure checkpoint where flow must never stop and risk never disappears.

    Why similar: Political Sim 31.4%, RTS 20.8%, Real Time Tactics 13.3%, Immersive Sim 11%, Simulation 10.2%

  13. #13 Election Tycoon: Trump vs Harris
    88% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2024
    Dev: World Map Tycoon
    Windows

    Election Tycoon is a real-time strategy game where you lead a campaign to win the 2024 US elections as Trump, Harris, or your own independent candidate. Influence states, color the US map in your party's colors, and outmaneuver your opponents in a high-stakes, map-based political battle.

    Why similar: Political Sim 26.5%, RTS 13.4%, Real Time Tactics 12.2%, Time Management 10.5%, Politics 9.7%

  14. #14 Seven Nations
    89% matchMixed45% of 22 reviews2019
    Dev: RewindApp
    Windows

    The leaders of the seven nations failed to reach a peace agreement. All kingdoms are now at war.

    Why similar: Real-Time 29%, RTS 15.1%, Strategy 12.1%, Real Time Tactics 11.9%, Simulation 11.9%

  15. #15 Post-Apo Builder: Prologue
    87% matchMixed69% of 434 reviews2023
    Dev: Septarian Games
    Windows

    Discover a post-apocalyptic world Collect resources and manage people Build your colony on the remains of an oil tanker Prepare supplies and vehicles for a dangerous expedition. Complete challenging tasks from the council of elders

    Why similar: Outbreak Sim 50.5%, Time Management 15.3%, Immersive Sim 10.6%, Strategy 7.9%, Post-apocalyptic 7.4%

  16. #16 Trojan Inc.
    86% matchMostly Negative36% of 33 reviews2017
    Dev: WalkBoy Studio
    Windows

    Will you be able to infect all devices of the world? «Trojan Inc.» - simulator, which will involve you in a world of computer viruses and trojans.

    Why similar: Outbreak Sim 79.3%, Strategy 8.7%, Simulation 8.5%, Indie 3.5%

  17. #17 Ministry of Pandemic
    86% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2022
    Dev: Ceyhan KapusuzPub: Cookie Mechanics
    Windows

    Ministry of Pandemic is a strategy and simulation game that forces social and economic balance during the pandemic. Formulate your strategy for survival while keeping all aspects of society steady.

    Why similar: Outbreak Sim 33.3%, Political Sim 27.4%, Real Time Tactics 12.6%, Time Management 11.1%, Strategy 4.7%

  18. #18 Power & Revolution 2019 Edition
    85% matchMixed59% of 1,246 reviews2019
    Dev: Eversim
    Windows · Mac

    The new evolution of Geopolitical Simulator 4, the hyperrealistic simulator of today's world! In Power & Revolution 2019 Edition, play as the Head of State and extend your influence around the globe. By playing as several countries, try to change the destiny of our planet with orchestrated actions.

    Why similar: Political Sim 58.9%, Politics 13.6%, Strategy 11.5%, Simulation 11.1%, Economy 4.9%

  19. #19 Electoral Dynasty
    84% matchMostly Negative42% of 19 reviews2023
    Dev: Goodnight Gremlin Studios
    Windows

    A political-simulation watch-the-clock strategy game. Pass laws, executive orders, and deal with events, all while maintaining the balance of your nation's most important attributes. Will you manage to keep your coalition together or establish a dictatorship? Only you can decide, Prime Minister.

    Why similar: Political Sim 32.2%, Real Time Tactics 15.4%, Time Management 13.3%, RTS 12.4%, Politics 11.1%

  20. #20 Pochemeow
    82% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2025
    Dev: yiotro
    Windows

    Economic strategy about trade war

    Why similar: Political Sim 38.3%, RTS 21.4%, Strategy 12%, Abstract 11.2%, Minimalist 7%

  21. #21 Democracy 2
    84% matchMixed54% of 110 reviews2012
    Dev: Positech Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    On Tuesday, November 6th Americans will vote to shape the future of their country. Why wait? Start shaping your country's future now in Democracy 2.

    Why similar: Political Sim 64.5%, Politics 13.6%, Simulation 9.8%, Strategy 9%, Indie 3.1%

  22. #22 Post-Apo Builder
    82% matchMixed43% of 63 reviews2025
    Dev: Septarian GamesPub: PlayWay S.A.
    Windows

    Build your own city in a post-apocalyptic future. Scavenge and fight for resources, everything counts! Restore civilization on the ashes of the fallen world! Explore wastelands to gather resources, protect and take care of your people! Fight off raiders, wild tribesman and natural disasters.

    Why similar: Outbreak Sim 35.8%, RTS 16.4%, Real Time Tactics 13.3%, Time Management 11.7%, Post-apocalyptic 10.6%

  23. #23 40 Days [四十天]
    83% matchMixed50% of 12 reviews2017
    Dev: Black Phoenix Studio
    Windows · Mac

    40 Days is a special strategy simulation game related to infectious diseases spread all over the city. You, as ahead of the quarantine department, have been given full authority and manpower to contain the city, deal with different parties, virus in the city and most importantly find out the cure.

    Why similar: Outbreak Sim 81.7%, Simulation 7.6%, Strategy 7.5%, Indie 3.2%

  24. #24 Pandemic Crisis
    81% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2020
    Dev: Thor Gaming
    Windows

    In the event of a global pandemic, would your first priority be preserving lives or saving the economy?

    Why similar: Outbreak Sim 46.9%, Political Sim 30.5%, Simulation 6.8%, Strategy 6.6%, 2D 2.9%

  25. #25 Circle Empires
    80% 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: Real-Time 38%, RTS 31%, Strategy 16.8%, Casual 6%, Indie 5.9%

  26. #26 Government Simulator
    81% matchMixed47% of 187 reviews2017
    Dev: Ambiera
    Windows

    Government Simulator is a is a simple economic and political simulation game based on real-world data. Take control of a whole country, like the USA, Germany, France, Russia, or Austria. Change laws, taxes and budgets based on real world statistics and data, and see what happens.

    Why similar: Political Sim 62.3%, Politics 13%, Simulation 8.2%, Economy 6.8%, Strategy 6.1%

  27. #27 Empires Apart
    79% matchMixed68% of 2,472 reviews2018
    Dev: DESTINYbitPub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    An exciting free-to-play Real Time Strategy game set in medieval times. Uniquely designed factions, customization options, singleplayer and multiplayer gameplay. Gather resources, raise an army and lead your civilization to victory in a classic RTS, brought to the modern age.

    Why similar: Real-Time 31.5%, RTS 29.7%, Real Time Tactics 17.8%, Strategy 11.8%, Tactical 8.1%

  28. #28 SGS Ashes of Dawn
    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
    Windows · Mac

    Ashes of Dawn 2040: a unique hybrid of turn-based post-apocalyptic wargame and board game. Total war in a irradiated Europe. NARDO (heir to NATO) against VARPAC (heir to the Warsaw Pact) with the choice of civilization or chaos. Simple to play but complex to master.

    Why similar: Outbreak Sim 46.4%, Political Sim 29.2%, Strategy 12%, Post-apocalyptic 6.2%, Dark 3.2%

  29. #29 Bus Manager 26
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Ikariu's Studios
    Windows

    Manage the bus network of any city you choose. Buy buses, place stops, plan routes, and transport passengers while keeping your company financially stable in cities all around the world.

    Why similar: Political Sim 37%, RTS 21.2%, Real Time Tactics 17.3%, Simulation 11.2%, Tactical 5.1%

  30. #30 Colony
    78% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2017
    Dev: eugeniy_kh
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    There are 2 colonies on the playing field, one of which you control. You have to improve it, develop it technologically and defeat the enemy.

    Why similar: Real-Time 37.5%, RTS 19.6%, Simulation 18%, Strategy 17.8%, Indie 7.2%

  31. #31 Zero-K
    77% matchVery Positive94% of 4,227 reviews2018
    Dev: Zero-K Team
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 33.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    With 100+ truly unique units, Zero-K is an RTS of freedom and creativity, tempered by a decade of refinement. Sculpt land into a castle and throw invaders off it with a Jugglenaut. Explore a massive campaign, solo or co-op. Hop online for epic 32 player battles or fast paced 1v1, on 100s of maps.

    Why similar: Real-Time 41.9%, RTS 33.7%, Strategy 12.5%, Simulation 7.2%, Indie 3.4%

  32. #32 Rogue State
    77% matchMostly Positive76% of 255 reviews2015
    Dev: LRDGames, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Assume control of a Middle Eastern country recovering from a violent revolution. Forge alliances, grow your economy, invade your neighbors, or pacify your population. Rogue State is a geopolitical strategy game that will force you to always stay one step ahead of your rivals to survive.

    Why similar: Political Sim 62%, Strategy 13.3%, Simulation 13%, Economy 6.4%, Indie 5.3%

  33. #33 Drink Pro Tycoon
    76% matchMixed52% of 85 reviews2018
    Dev: World Map Tycoon
    Windows

    In Drink Pro Tycoon you create your dreams company and dominate world drink industry. Create best drinks and make best advertisement campaigns. Invent newest technologies and market your drinks in the best way.

    Why similar: Political Sim 24.6%, Simulation 12.8%, Strategy 12.6%, Real Time Tactics 12.4%, Time Management 10.5%

  34. #34 Infect and Destroy
    76% matchMostly Negative36% of 58 reviews2015
    Dev: FarrugiaSoft
    Windows · Linux

    Play as the zombies! Infect and Destroy is an indie game in which you play as an infectious disease with the sole purpose of eliminating everyone on Earth. Play as an ultra-intelligent self-aware virus capable of reanimating the dead and turning them into your minions.

    Why similar: Outbreak Sim 78.1%, Strategy 7.6%, Simulation 7.5%, Casual 3.6%, Indie 3.2%

  35. #35 Rochford Reanimated
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: aweasd
    Windows

    Rochford Reanimated is a card-based survival strategy game set in a zombie apocalypse. Lead survivors on missions, manage resources, and make tough choices to rebuild your community or fall to the undead. Every decision could be your last.

    Why similar: Outbreak Sim 39.5%, RTS 17.1%, Real Time Tactics 15%, Tactical 8.2%, Minimalist 6.6%

  36. #36 Evil Labs
    75% matchMostly Positive70% of 81 reviews2018
    Dev: Mirabolis Studios
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Evil Labs is a game about building and managing your own Evil Laboratory. Research and develop diseases, infect people, sell the cure and get rich!

    Why similar: Outbreak Sim 77.4%, Simulation 9.2%, Strategy 8.5%, Indie 3.5%, Singleplayer 1.3%

  37. #37 Quarantine
    75% matchMixed60% of 435 reviews2017
    Dev: SproingPub: 505 Games
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 40%

    Quarantine is an intense turn-based strategy game about waging war on pandemic disease. Recruit a team of specialized operatives to deploy on worldwide missions. Research the contagion, upgrade your tech, and quarantine the outbreak before it kills us all.

    Why similar: Outbreak Sim 72.4%, Strategy 9.9%, Tactical 7.2%, Simulation 7%, Dark 1.9%

  38. #38 Democracy 3
    74% matchMostly Positive74% of 7,255 reviews2013
    Dev: Positech Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Have you ever wanted to be president? or prime-minister? Convinced you could do a better job of running the country? Let's face it, you could hardly do a worse job than our current political leaders.

    Why similar: Political Sim 62.7%, Politics 17.5%, Simulation 7.4%, Strategy 5.8%, Economy 3.7%

  39. #39 Politics The Game
    71% matchVery Positive95% of 2,186 reviews2025
    Dev: Simplicity Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Become a parliamentarian, create a powerful party, and lead it to victory in this humorous adventure game. Manage your popularity and dignity, use unique powers, and navigate a storyline inspired by current events.

    Why similar: Outbreak Sim 36%, Political Sim 24.3%, Politics 17.1%, Immersive Sim 7.5%, Strategy 6.9%

  40. #40 Factory Business Management
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Gran Capitan Game Dev
    Windows · Mac

    Build factories, manage resources, research new technologies, try to locate the best markets to sell your products. Keep building, managing resources, researching and selling. Repeat, fail, learn, repeat, succeed, grow

    Why similar: Political Sim 31.6%, RTS 17.6%, Real Time Tactics 15.1%, Economy 9.8%, Immersive Sim 9.1%

  41. #41 Battlevoid: Sector Siege
    73% matchMixed58% of 194 reviews2017
    Dev: Bugbyte Ltd.
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Battlevoid: Sector Siege is an epic straight into action real-time space strategy game, in which the world has been built to deliver a lively battle field; and the action is never more than just seconds away at the start of every game.

    Why similar: Real-Time 29.5%, RTS 19.1%, Real Time Tactics 12.4%, Strategy 12.3%, Simulation 10.4%

  42. #42 Democracy 3 Africa
    73% matchMostly Positive73% of 408 reviews2016
    Dev: Positech Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Democracy 3: Africa is the new standalone 're-imagining' of the hit political strategy game 'Democracy 3'. Set entirely in countries on the continent of Africa, D3:A puts you in charge of these countries and challenges you to stay in power whilst fixing each country's problems, improving the quality of life for your electorate, and...

    Why similar: Political Sim 59.3%, Politics 20.3%, Simulation 9.2%, Strategy 8.6%, Indie 2.6%

  43. #43 Nuclear Apocalypse Merchant Simulator
    71% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Soft Tragedy StudioPub: PlayWay S.A.
    Windows

    A post-apocalyptic single-player simulator where you sell resources to survivors to withstand internal and external threats. Work with scavengers to gather supplies, keep your shelter secure, and uncover the secrets of the bunker.

    Why similar: Outbreak Sim 38%, Political Sim 29.5%, Time Management 13.2%, Economy 6.8%, Post-apocalyptic 5.1%

  44. #44 Astral Ooze
    71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: ClassyC LLC
    Windows

    Astral Ooze is a sci-fi realtime strategy game. Your astral ooze generates over time for every controlled star. Expand your astral ooze and conquer the stars!

    Why similar: Real-Time 54.4%, RTS 18.3%, Tactical 10.3%, Strategy 8.9%, 2D 3.8%

  45. #45 Invaders
    70% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2025
    Dev: GodSGameStudio
    Windows

    Invaders — a modern RTS of deep strategy and realism. Command your nation, manage supply lines, research technologies, and conquer a dynamic hex-based world with land, air, and naval forces. Every decision shapes your country's survival and dominance.

    Why similar: Political Sim 35.4%, RTS 22%, Real Time Tactics 14.8%, Strategy 12.1%, Tactical 6.7%

  46. #46 Power & Revolution
    72% matchMixed56% of 1,294 reviews2016
    Dev: Eversim
    Windows · Mac

    In Power & Revolution, become a Head of State of one or several countries of your choice and extend your influence on the world, or play as a legal or illegal opposition leader and get ready for the conquest to power!

    Why similar: Political Sim 56.7%, Politics 19.1%, Strategy 8.6%, Simulation 8.1%, Economy 7.5%

  47. #47 The Race for the White House
    72% matchMixed63% of 48 reviews2015
    Dev: Eversim
    Windows

    Play as a real-world candidate and completely immerse yourself into the battle of the US presidential election! Travel around the United States, try to woo voters across the country, create your own political agenda, skillfully manage your campaign budget... and perhaps you will be the next White House occupant!

    Why similar: Political Sim 73.5%, Strategy 11%, Simulation 10.8%, Indie 4.7%

  48. #48 THE BEST INVESTOR
    70% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: THE FRENCH GRINDER
    Windows

    Survive bank failures, political crises, and ruthless AI players. Build an unshakable fortune where one wrong move means total ruin in this ultimate financial strategy test.

    Why similar: Outbreak Sim 30.1%, Political Sim 23.3%, Time Management 11.4%, Real Time Tactics 9.4%, Economy 8.1%

  49. #49 Plague Architect
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: IndividualKex
    Windows

    Plague Architect is a strategic outbreak simulator set in a mall. Evolve symptoms and abilities to spread infection. Watch chaos unfold.

    Why similar: Outbreak Sim 57.2%, Post-apocalyptic 10.2%, Simulation 8.6%, Strategy 8.1%, Tactical 7.6%

  50. #50 NEURAL NETWORK
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Troshkin AndreiPub: HERRTROST GAMES
    Windows · Linux

    NEURAL NETWORK is a unique blend of strategy and frighteningly realistic simulation. Your artificial intelligence has just been launched and connected to the global network - now you must manage and control it! Will your AI save the world or destroy humanity?

    Why similar: Outbreak Sim 49.2%, Real Time Tactics 17.6%, RTS 12.3%, Economy 6.4%, Strategy 6.1%

  51. #51 Fall of Bali
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Sengkala DevPub: CRX Entertainment
    Windows

    Fall of Bali is a historical strategy set in Bali set around 19th century. Divided in many kingdoms after fall of Bali Empire, Bali has fall in warring era for nearly 2 centuries and now the threat of imperialism come. With all your kingdom potential, can you survive and win this era?

    Why similar: Political Sim 35.5%, Real Time Tactics 16.5%, RTS 9.3%, Tactical 7.4%, Simulation 7.1%

  52. #52 Trump VS Covid: Save The World Clicker
    69% matchMixed65% of 37 reviews2021
    Dev: PaulArt
    Windows

    Save the world from COVID with nukes!

    Why similar: Outbreak Sim 38.7%, Political Sim 30.6%, Politics 12.3%, Economy 6.2%, Simulation 5.4%

  53. #53 King of the World
    69% matchVery Positive82% of 136 reviews2018
    Dev: Contec Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 20.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    King of the World is the gameplay from RISK in a Real-time strategy setting. Fight up to 12 players at once while scheming, backstabbing, making shallow alliances or simply conquer to become the last man standing.

    Why similar: Real-Time 48%, RTS 22.8%, Strategy 20.8%, Indie 8.4%

  54. #54 Sauce Factory Tycoon
    67% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Tovaho
    Windows

    Manage production, keep customers happy, and build a sauce empire.

    Why similar: Time Management 23.8%, Real Time Tactics 23.2%, Immersive Sim 15.9%, Economy 11.1%, Strategy 9.3%

  55. #55 Tribes
    68% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Catastrophe Studios
    Windows

    In a stone-age like war, stuck on a lush, isolated island, its down to you to command your tribe to conquer and colonize the island by any means! Tribes offers skirmish, multiplayer and a full campaign mode for you to experience with friends or alone!!!

    Why similar: Real-Time 38.1%, RTS 13.7%, Real Time Tactics 10%, Strategy 9.4%, Tactical 8.1%

  56. #56 DeadOS
    67% matchVery Positive99% of 158 reviews2021
    Dev: Benn Powell
    Windows

    DeadOS is an early access zombie outbreak simulator by Benn Powell that focuses on city-wide scenarios where you have access to fully customize your apocalypse experience from beginning to end. Simulation. Sandbox. Survival!

    Why similar: Outbreak Sim 82.3%, Simulation 6.3%, Abstract 4.5%, Minimalist 3.5%, Indie 2.6%

  57. #57 Corona Simulator
    68% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
    Dev: Phodex Games
    Windows

    "Corona Simulator" is a sophisticated mixture of challenging strategy game and frighteningly detailed virus simulation. As a global pandemic leader, you must skillfully manage nations' resources, make tough decisions, and impose drastic measures to combat the deadly coronavirus.

    Why similar: Outbreak Sim 54.2%, Post-apocalyptic 10.4%, Tactical 9.9%, Strategy 8.2%, Simulation 7.5%

  58. #58 Becoming Saint
    65% matchMostly Positive73% of 170 reviews2025
    Dev: Open Lab GamesPub: Firesquid
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Choose your doctrine and preach across medieval Italy in this real-time strategy roguelike. Gather your diverse cast of followers, venture out to convince and convert new believers, conquer towns, and strive to become a saint in your lifetime—or die trying.

    Why similar: Political Sim 36.3%, Real Time Tactics 17.9%, RTS 17.5%, Minimalist 7.7%, Simulation 6.5%

  59. #59 Slizer Battle Management System
    67% matchVery Positive83% of 72 reviews2018
    Dev: slizer88
    Windows

    Single player, sci-fi, minimalist Real Time Tactics game. Strategy without the stress: complex movement, damage, and detection replaces intense micro and economy management. Units are selected and outfitted before battle. Emphasises tactical choices over mechanical skill.

    Why similar: Real-Time 34.8%, Real Time Tactics 21.4%, Strategy 18.9%, Simulation 16.6%, Indie 6.7%

  60. #60 Decision in the Desert
    66% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2021
    Dev: MicroprosePub: Atari
    Windows

    Classic real-time simulation game from the 80s designed by Sid Meier and Ed Bever. The second title in the "Command Series" of tactical wargames from Microprose, the game features real-time battles that test your skills as a commander of forces in North Africa during WWII

    Why similar: Political Sim 41.7%, Real Time Tactics 19.4%, Simulation 12.7%, Strategy 12%, Minimalist 7.7%

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