Games Like Patrician III

You are a merchant in northern Europe in the late Middle Ages when the Hanseatic League was flourishing. Your goal is to rise to the most successful and influential member of the Hanse, ultimately being elected Elderman, leader of the trading league.

Why similar: Trading 46.1%, Economy 19.7%, Strategy 15.7%, Historical 7.1%, Simulation 6%

Why You'll Like It: This is the direct successor to the seed game, refining the Hanseatic trading mechanics and interface for a modern audience.

Venice: As a young man striving for success, power and wealth and with the support of your family, you begin to build up a trading empire across Genua, Tripoli, Rome, Alexandria and Constantinople in addition to many other significant cities from the Renaissance. This is where your story begins...

Why similar: Trading 33.5%, Economy 17.6%, Strategy 15.7%, Historical 12.6%, Simulation 11%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this game offers a similar focus on Mediterranean trade, political influence, and naval logistics.

The Caribbean, in the turbulent 17th Century. The mighty kingdoms of Spain, England, France and the Netherlands fight over the colonies. And there you are, a young sea captain whose only goal is to become the most powerful man in the New World.

Why similar: Trading 43%, Economy 19%, Strategy 13.3%, Management 10.3%, Simulation 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title shares the core economic and naval trading DNA of the seed game while adding a Caribbean pirate-themed setting.

For centuries Europe has been dominated by the church and nobility. On the shoulders of ordinary people the servants of god and the noble families justified their power and wealth. This was the incontrovertible, divine world order. A truly dark era… In the 14th Century the world order is beginning to transform itself.

Why similar: Trading 29.8%, Economy 28.1%, Strategy 13.2%, Simulation 11.1%, Management 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a deep medieval life-simulation experience where economic success and political power are inextricably linked.

Set sail and join the colonial powers of Spain, England, France and the Netherlands in their fight for supremacy of the Caribbean in the 17th century.

Why similar: Trading 38.1%, Economy 20.6%, Strategy 12.7%, Management 11%, Simulation 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern iteration of the naval trading loop that emphasizes turn-based combat and regional economic control.

The Guild 3 is a fascinating trade and life simulation that takes place during the late Middle Ages. Step into the shoes of a citizen, acquire businesses and mansions, produce goods and trade them, start intrigues in politics and society, love, hate, bribe, fight and live through good and bad times!

Why similar: Economy 39.3%, Trading 16.2%, Strategy 13.7%, Simulation 12.7%, Management 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the medieval dynasty-building genre that focuses on managing businesses and climbing the social ladder.

Anno 1800™ – Lead the Industrial Revolution! Welcome to the dawn of the Industrial Age. The path you choose will define your world. Are you an innovator or an exploiter? A conqueror or a liberator? How the world remembers your name is up to you.

Why similar: Economy 40.5%, Strategy 24.3%, Simulation 16.3%, Historical 10%, Management 9%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for modern production-chain management and complex trade route logistics in a historical setting.

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: Economy 29.7%, Historical 22.9%, Management 19.4%, Strategy 15.4%, Simulation 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides an incredibly deep and complex logistics and economic simulation that will appeal to fans of intricate supply chains.

Rise from the humble role of a simple mayor governing a small settlement and rule over all of Europe.

Why similar: Trading 36.9%, Economy 18.6%, Strategy 16.4%, Management 10.1%, Simulation 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on establishing trade networks across a vast map, mirroring the regional expansion goals of the seed game.

Relive the captivating gameplay of a true city-building classic with Anno® 1404 History Edition.

Why similar: Strategy 33%, Management 28%, Simulation 21.2%, Economy 9.5%, Historical 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic city-builder that emphasizes the importance of trade routes and resource management in a medieval setting.

Create and control the business empire of your dreams. This in-depth strategy game covers almost every aspect of business that could be encountered in the real world.

Why similar: Economy 46.2%, Management 22.7%, Simulation 15.6%, Strategy 15.5%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive economic simulator that focuses purely on market dynamics, supply chains, and corporate management.

The world is changing and Tropico is moving with the times - geographical powers rise and fall and the world market is dominated by new players with new demands and offers - and you, as El Presidente, face a whole new set of challenges.

Why similar: Management 30.8%, Strategy 25.6%, Simulation 22.1%, Economy 21.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines city management with political simulation and trade route optimization in a charming, albeit different, historical context.

Trade exotic goods, command fleets, and dominate 17th-century seas. This blend of real-time strategy and naval warfare lets you build a trading empire across Europe and Asia. Strategize trade routes, engage in epic naval battles, and expand your influence to become the ultimate maritime force.

Why similar: Trading 37.2%, Economy 20.7%, Historical 15.9%, Management 11.6%, Strategy 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features historical naval trading and combat, focusing on the expansion of a commercial enterprise across the seas.

Economic booms, stock market crashes, oil crises, upswings, triumphs... Now you can become the greatest power in industry!

Why similar: Economy 32.1%, Strategy 28.3%, Simulation 21.7%, Management 17.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the production and distribution of goods, making it a perfect match for players who love the supply chain aspect of the seed game.

Rediscover the classic gameplay of 1701 A.D. and its expansion The Sunken Dragon in Anno® 1701 History Edition.

Why similar: Economy 26.9%, Strategy 20.8%, Historical 19.8%, Simulation 17.7%, Management 14.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a polished city-building experience with a strong emphasis on trade and diplomatic relations.

Includes Railroad Tycoon II and the expansion The Second Century It can take you from New York to South Africa. It can take you from the year 1804 to the year 2000. It can take you from penniless manual laborer to powerful multi-millionaire.

Why similar: Management 34.3%, Strategy 26.1%, Economy 22.6%, Simulation 10.4%, Historical 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic logistics-focused game where managing supply and demand across a network is the primary challenge.

Become the captain of a flying ship! Sell items, gather resources and build your own trade company in the clouds!

Why similar: Trading 46%, Economy 23.9%, Management 16.1%, Strategy 8.7%, Simulation 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A trading-focused game that emphasizes logistics, route planning, and building a small-scale commercial empire.

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: Management 24.3%, Economy 21.9%, Strategy 19.5%, Historical 19.3%, Simulation 15%

Why You'll Like It: A naval-focused city-builder that requires managing trade and resources to maintain a pirate haven.

Mars has been colonized, and Earth's corporate titans fight to dominate this new market. Competition is fierce in this fast-paced economic RTS from Civilization IV Lead Designer, Soren Johnson.

Why similar: Economy 40.5%, Management 23.6%, Strategy 19.8%, Simulation 16.1%

Why You'll Like It: A pure economic strategy game that focuses on market manipulation and out-competing rivals through resource control.

In this city-building strategy game, you control a group of exiled travelers who decide to restart their lives in a new land. They have only the clothes on their backs and a cart filled with supplies from their homeland. The townspeople of Banished are your primary resource.

Why similar: Strategy 34.4%, Simulation 26.1%, Economy 20.2%, Management 11.9%, Historical 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the survival and resource management aspects of medieval city-building, requiring careful economic planning.

SÆLIG is a game that blends together elements of simulation, strategy, RPG, and business management. Centred around the life of you and your family, you must try to survive and bring wealth and prosperity to your household.

Why similar: Trading 34.6%, Economy 21.2%, Management 12.1%, Strategy 9.7%, Simulation 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A medieval life-sim that incorporates economic management and trade as a core component of character progression.

TransOcean – The Shipping Company is your ticket to the world of gigantic ships and transnational transport empires. Build a mighty fleet of modern merchant ships and conquer the seven seas.

Why similar: Economy 35.1%, Management 24.4%, Simulation 22.1%, Strategy 18.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the logistics of modern shipping, mirroring the maritime trade management found in the seed game.

The city builder strategy game Imperium Romanum is set in the time-honoured Roman Empire. As governor of a Roman province, you will devise a strategy to build a well organised, prosperous and commanding settlement. Its fortune very much lies in your own hands.

Why similar: Strategy 52.2%, Simulation 32.5%, Historical 15.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on city management and resource flow within the Roman Empire, emphasizing structural and economic planning.

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: Economy 31.1%, Strategy 19.4%, Historical 19.3%, Management 15.3%, Simulation 14.9%

Why You'll Like It: An upcoming title that promises to bring the classic Anno trade and city-building loop to the Roman era.

KNIGHTS and MERCHANTS recreates the era of the Middle Ages. Apart from the purely fictitious geography of our world, all game elements and scenes are based on the Anglo-Saxon period, 1200 A.D. And we haven't used imaginary elements like fabled creatures, either. The player takes on the role of an ordinary captain in the Palace Guard.

Why similar: Strategy 83%, Historical 6.2%, Simulation 5.5%, Management 2.8%, Economy 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic medieval city-builder that emphasizes complex logistics and the flow of raw materials to production sites.

Winds Of Trade is a strategy game about running an ocean trading company in the 18th and 19th centuries. Building your trading empire will not be your only goal! Ruthless pirates, shady smugglers, wartime and fierce competitors will make the way to the top a long and hard road for you!

Why similar: Trading 34.3%, Economy 23.9%, Management 14.4%, Historical 13.9%, Strategy 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A sandbox game centered on naval trading, requiring players to manage cargo and navigate market fluctuations.

Achieve fame and wealth in the Principality of Mittelland! Found a dynasty, trade goods, prove your political skill, eliminate your rivals, and immortalize yourself in the history books! The classic political and economic simulation starting from the year 1600.

Why similar: Trading 32.9%, Economy 24.6%, Management 14.8%, Strategy 13.1%, Simulation 10%

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: Trading 32.9%, Economy 18.2%, Strategy 17.8%, Simulation 16.7%, Management 9.7%

Use war, trade or diplomacy to satisfy your grandest ambitions and dominate five centuries of history in the newest version of Europa Universalis, Paradox Interactive's flagship historical grand strategy game.

Why similar: Trading 38.4%, Economy 23.8%, Historical 18.4%, Strategy 10.7%, Simulation 8.6%

Set sail for the New World and shape the destiny of your empire. Lead one of seven European factions in this blend of colony management, exploration, and naval strategy. Build settlements, explore vast territories, and secure your legacy through diplomacy and tactical naval combat.

Why similar: Trading 32.8%, Economy 24.2%, Historical 18.6%, Management 15%, Strategy 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines naval trade, diplomacy, and combat in a historical setting that mirrors the expansionist goals of the seed game.

The Caribbean in the 17th Century - Trade with over 60 towns, create your own production facilities, expand your trading empire and influence the development of the New World. As pirates and military fleets threaten your trade convoys, you'll need escort ships.

Why similar: Trading 43.5%, Economy 22.9%, Strategy 19.9%, Historical 13.7%

It’s the year 1400- the late Middle Ages. Europe sees the dawn of the golden age of the new departures and the free spirit. Under the rule of the bourgeoisie and businessmen, more and more towns are emerging from the clutches of the aristocracy and are achieving independence, power and wealth.

Why similar: Economy 35%, Strategy 27.9%, Simulation 23.2%, Management 13.9%

Live your medieval trader life! Buy low, sell high and explore the world! Buy ships, build businesses, find or train captains. Deal with pirates, manipulate mayors and challenge traders. React to hundreds of events that shape your very own procedurally-generated world!

Why similar: Trading 44.9%, Economy 25.3%, Management 14.7%, Strategy 7.1%, Simulation 4.5%

Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is the third offering in the award winning Civilization IV series. A re-imagining of the classic Colonization game Sid Meier created in 1994, Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is a total conversion of the Civilization IV engine into a game experience in which players will lead a European...

Why similar: Strategy 48.2%, Historical 38.5%, Economy 9.6%, Simulation 3.8%

Europa Universalis III Complete includes the original Europa Universalis III as well as the expansions In Nomine and Napoleons Ambition Europa Universalis III delves deeply into the areas of exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy.

Why similar: Historical 53.2%, Strategy 38.6%, Simulation 8.2%

As King, it is your duty to lead your people in their struggle to raise your kingdom from its humble beginnings to a position of power and prestige. War, diplomacy and a burgeoning economy are the means by which you increase your power and expand your influence.

Why similar: Strategy 64.2%, Historical 35.8%

The first true life simulation series set in the fascinating medieval Europe! The Addon expands and transforms the game into an even greater experience by adding a huge area including the cities of "The Hanse" located at the shores of the European seas.

Why similar: Simulation 37.9%, Strategy 36%, Economy 20.2%, RPG 5.9%

Experience the classic gameplay of 1503 A.D.: The New World, optimized for current computers with resolutions up to 4K.

Why similar: Economy 27.3%, Historical 20.2%, Strategy 19.4%, Simulation 18.1%, Management 15%

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: Strategy 40.4%, Historical 37.8%, Simulation 21.8%

Sid Meier's Civilization III: Complete, the latest offering in the Sid Meier's Civilization III franchise, provides gaming fans with Sid Meier's Civilization III, the highly-addictive journey of discovery.

Why similar: Strategy 54.7%, Historical 36.6%, Simulation 8.6%

Relive the beginnings of the Anno® series with Anno® 1602 History Edition, updated and optimized for current computers.

Why similar: Economy 27.2%, Strategy 21.8%, Historical 20.2%, Simulation 15.9%, Management 15%

Sail the Caribbean, marauding all on the high seas or ally your ship and crew as a privateer in search of riches - the life you choose is up to you. Face dogged enemies, raid unsuspecting villages, woo fair maidens, avoid capture or dig for buried treasure. Discover what it takes to become one of the most famous pirates in history!

Why similar: Trading 28.5%, Economy 23.8%, Historical 23.4%, Strategy 13.1%, RPG 11.3%

Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.

Why similar: Historical 23.5%, Strategy 20.1%, Economy 18.9%, Management 18.6%, Simulation 11.9%

TROPICO RELOADED is the ultimate game compilation for hobby-dictators and those dreaming of their own Caribbean island. Tropico combines real-time strategy and simulation elements with a healthy dose of political intrigue and Caribbean flair to create a unique and critically acclaimed game experience.

Why similar: Strategy 29.7%, Simulation 28%, Management 28%, Economy 14.3%

Prove your strength of mind and spirit and you just may be crowned Caesar!

Why similar: Historical 34%, Strategy 32.4%, Simulation 20.7%, Management 13%

In Railway Empire, you will create an elaborate and wide-ranging rail network, purchase over 40 different trains modelled in extraordinary detail, and buy or build railway stations, maintenance buildings, factories and tourist attractions to keep your travel network ahead of the competition.

Why similar: Trading 23.8%, Economy 21.7%, Management 16.9%, Strategy 15.5%, Simulation 11.2%

Return to the remote island nation of Tropico and expand your Dynasty’s reign from the early colonial period to beyond the 21st Century, facing new challenges including advanced trading mechanics, technology and scientific research, as well as cooperative and competitive MULTIPLAYER.

Why similar: Strategy 30.8%, Economy 26.2%, Simulation 20.2%, Management 13.6%, Historical 7%

Become the dictator of a remote island during the Cold War. Charm, persuade, intimidate, oppress, or cheat your people to stay in power! Are you a kind and generous leader? A corrupt and ruthless tyrant ruling with an iron fist?

Why similar: Strategy 27.4%, Simulation 26%, Management 26%, Economy 20.6%

In American Conquest, Players set sail from Europe to discover new world and conquer its innumerable riches.

Why similar: Strategy 55.1%, Historical 44.9%

Dominate the classical Mediterranean in Imperator: Rome, a grand strategy game from Paradox Interactive. Navigate the dangerous waters of politics and diplomacy as you build up your provinces and conquer foreign lands. Now available with special content and the digital artbook.

Why similar: Strategy 29%, Historical 28.2%, Economy 15.9%, Simulation 15.2%, Management 11.6%

Tavern Master is all about managing your medieval tavern. You start with a very small room, couple of benches and tables and build your way up to a huge successful tavern with a kitchen, rooms for guests, group of loyal staff and much more!

Why similar: Management 48.7%, Simulation 23.5%, Strategy 16.6%, Historical 11.2%

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: Economy 38.6%, Historical 28.5%, Strategy 17.8%, Simulation 15.1%

Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion and colonization, to finally become a truly great power by the dawn of the 20th century. Victoria II is a grand strategy game played during the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control of a country, guiding...

Why similar: Historical 31.2%, Economy 30.3%, Strategy 20.3%, Simulation 9.7%, Management 8.5%

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: Historical 33.9%, Strategy 19.8%, Economy 18.2%, Simulation 16.4%, Management 11.8%

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: Trading 33.5%, Economy 24.1%, Management 14.4%, Historical 14%, Strategy 8.1%

created by Rolf-Dieter Klein and Martin Ulrich The classic trade- and shippingsimulation Ports of Call. Create your own Shiptrading company.

Why similar: Trading 42.8%, Economy 30.8%, Strategy 14.1%, Simulation 12.3%

Build your society of the future, colonize islands, and create sprawling megacities with multitudes of buildings, vehicles, and resources to manage.

Why similar: Strategy 31.4%, Economy 26.3%, Trading 16.7%, Simulation 14%, Management 11.6%