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 45.9%, Economy 19.3%, Strategy 16%, Historical 7.4%, Simulation 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: This is the direct successor to the seed game, offering modernized graphics and refined mechanics for the classic Hanseatic trading experience.

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 33.3%, Economy 17.2%, Strategy 15.9%, Historical 12.9%, Simulation 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team as the Patrician series, this game captures the exact same spirit of Mediterranean trade, politics, and naval management.

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 43.1%, Economy 18.6%, Strategy 13.4%, Management 10.2%, Simulation 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title shares the core trading and naval combat DNA of the Patrician series but shifts the focus to the Caribbean colonial era.

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

Why similar: Strategy 33.2%, Management 27.7%, Simulation 21.4%, Economy 9.2%, Historical 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the gold standard for medieval city-building, it features complex supply chain management and trade route optimization.

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 20.3%, Strategy 12.8%, Management 10.9%, Simulation 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern iteration of the naval trading formula that emphasizes turn-based combat and deep economic logistics across the Caribbean.

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 27.4%, Strategy 13.4%, Simulation 11.3%, Management 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a unique blend of medieval life simulation and economic management, allowing you to build a dynasty through trade and politics.

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

Why similar: Trading 36.7%, Economy 18.2%, Strategy 16.7%, Management 10.1%, Simulation 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the economic growth of medieval cities and the establishment of trade networks across a vast European map.

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

Why similar: Economy 31.4%, Strategy 28.7%, Simulation 22%, Management 17.9%

Why You'll Like It: A pure economic management game that strips away the combat to focus entirely on supply chains, production, and market dominance.

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

Why similar: Economy 26.5%, Historical 20.7%, Strategy 19.6%, Simulation 18.3%, Management 14.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic entry in the Anno series that prioritizes exploration and the establishment of complex trade networks in a historical setting.

Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century. Balance the competing interests in your society and earn your place in the sun in Victoria 3, one of the most anticipated games in Paradox’s history.

Why similar: Economy 33.8%, Historical 26.2%, Management 16.8%, Strategy 13.9%, Simulation 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: For players who love the deep economic simulation of Patrician, this game provides the most complex market and trade modeling available in a grand strategy title.

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 37.1%, Economy 20.2%, Historical 16.3%, Management 11.5%, Strategy 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses specifically on the naval logistics and trade competition of the colonial era, mirroring the merchant-focused gameplay of Patrician.

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

Why similar: Economy 26.5%, Strategy 21.9%, Historical 20.7%, Simulation 16%, Management 14.9%

Why You'll Like It: The foundational title of the Anno series, focusing on the core loop of resource management and trade that fans of Patrician will find familiar.

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 28.9%, Historical 23.3%, Management 19.5%, Strategy 15.6%, Simulation 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an incredibly deep and realistic supply chain and logistics simulation that will appeal to players who enjoy the complexity of Patrician's economy.

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 33.8%, Economy 20.4%, Management 12%, Strategy 9.9%, Simulation 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A medieval life simulation that emphasizes the importance of trade, market prices, and personal economic growth in a dynamic world.

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 43.3%, Economy 22.4%, Strategy 20.2%, Historical 14.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic naval trading simulation that remains a strong alternative for those who enjoy the specific mechanics of the Port Royale and Patrician lineage.

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 28.3%, Historical 24.1%, Economy 23.1%, Strategy 13%, RPG 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: While more action-oriented, it captures the naval exploration and merchant-trading spirit of the era perfectly.

Become the king and fight over Europe in this fresh take on medieval real-time grand strategy. Manage provinces, gather armies, initiate diplomacy, and dabble in espionage. The path is open: become the true Sovereign of your people and bring them to glory.

Why similar: Strategy 46.3%, Historical 28.1%, Simulation 25.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines real-time grand strategy with medieval management, offering a broader scope of political and 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 38.6%, Trading 16.2%, Strategy 13.9%, Simulation 12.9%, Management 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: The latest entry in the series, focusing on the rise of a family dynasty through various medieval professions and economic influence.

The classic transport simulation genre has a new gold standard with Transport Fever 2. Discover a whole new world by navigating transport routes through land, water and air. May progress and prosperity find their way!

Why similar: Economy 32.2%, Management 27.9%, Strategy 20%, Simulation 19.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses entirely on the logistics of moving goods and people, providing a satisfying challenge for those who enjoy the trade-route aspect of the seed game.

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 39.9%, Management 23.6%, Strategy 20.1%, Simulation 16.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced economic strategy game where market manipulation and supply-and-demand are the primary weapons for victory.

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

Why similar: Trading 46.1%, Economy 23.5%, Management 16.2%, Strategy 8.8%, Simulation 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A charming management game that focuses purely on the act of trading, upgrading ships, and building a merchant empire.

El Presidente is back! Prove yourself once again as a feared dictator or peace-loving statesman on the island state of Tropico and shape the fate of your very own banana republic through four distinctive eras.

Why similar: Economy 37.3%, Strategy 23.4%, Management 23.3%, Simulation 16%

Why You'll Like It: Blends political simulation with economic management, tasking you with maintaining a stable island economy through trade and infrastructure.

Rule your land and dominate the world with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. Write a new history of the world and build an empire for the ages.

Why similar: Economy 30%, Historical 29.5%, Strategy 16.7%, Simulation 13.2%, Management 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a massive historical sandbox where trade node management and economic policy are critical components of national success.

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

Why similar: Economy 32.9%, Management 24.1%, Strategy 22.9%, Simulation 20.2%

Why You'll Like It: A medieval city-builder that focuses on organic growth and resource management, offering a more relaxed but still deep economic experience.

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 52.1%, Simulation 32.4%, Historical 15.4%

Why You'll Like It: A city-builder that emphasizes the management of resources and trade within the Roman Empire, appealing to fans of historical economic strategy.

Hunt, survive, build and lead in the harsh Middle Ages: Create your own Medieval Dynasty and ensure its long-lasting prosperity or die trying! Play alone or team up with friends to enjoy the ultimate medieval experience.

Why similar: Historical 37.3%, Management 31.5%, Simulation 18.8%, RPG 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines survival and life simulation with the management of a growing medieval settlement and its economic output.

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 34.7%, Simulation 26.3%, Economy 19.6%, Management 11.8%, Historical 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging survival and city-building game where managing limited resources and trade is the key to preventing societal collapse.

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 32.8%, Economy 24.4%, Management 14.8%, Strategy 13.3%, Simulation 10.1%

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 34.4%, Strategy 26.6%, Economy 21.9%, Simulation 10.5%, Historical 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic economic tycoon game that focuses on building trade networks and managing complex supply chains across a growing map.

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 32.6%, Economy 23.7%, Historical 19.1%, Management 15%, Strategy 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the naval and diplomatic aspects of colonial trade, providing a strategic look at historical merchant expansion.

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 32.8%, Strategy 18%, Economy 17.8%, Simulation 16.9%, Management 9.7%

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 34.7%, Strategy 27.5%, Simulation 23.3%, Management 14.4%

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 47.6%, Historical 38.6%, Economy 10%, Simulation 3.7%

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 24.9%, Management 14.7%, Strategy 7.3%, Simulation 4.6%

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 63.9%, Historical 36.1%

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 38.1%, Strategy 36.2%, Economy 19.6%, RPG 6%

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 34.4%, Management 24.4%, Simulation 22.5%, Strategy 18.6%

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 23.6%, Economy 21.2%, Management 16.9%, Strategy 15.7%, Simulation 11.3%

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 24.4%, Economy 21.2%, Strategy 19.6%, Historical 19.6%, Simulation 15.2%

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 39.9%, Historical 38.3%, Simulation 21.7%

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 53.6%, Strategy 38.3%, Simulation 8.1%

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 54.4%, Historical 37%, Simulation 8.6%

Railroad Tycoon 3 features 25 scenarios challenging players to recreate magnificent feats of railroading history from around the world. Players can lay track (including tunnels and overpasses), pick from over 40 locomotives from early steams to modern bullets, choose to haul over 35 types of cargo in a dynamic economy, and participate in...

Why similar: Management 47.7%, Strategy 22.4%, Economy 20.4%, Simulation 9.5%

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 33.4%, Economy 23.6%, Historical 14.4%, Management 14.4%, Strategy 8.2%

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 27.7%, Simulation 26.3%, Management 25.9%, Economy 20.1%

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: Trading 30.9%, Economy 21%, Historical 16.5%, Management 15.5%, Simulation 8.5%

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 30%, Simulation 28.3%, Management 27.8%, Economy 14%

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 34.2%, Economy 23.4%, Management 14.5%, Historical 14.3%, Strategy 8.7%

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

Why similar: Strategy 54.7%, Historical 45.3%

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

Why similar: Historical 34.4%, Strategy 32.3%, Simulation 20.6%, Management 12.8%

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

Why similar: Economy 26.1%, Strategy 21%, Historical 20.4%, Simulation 17.9%, Management 14.7%

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

Why similar: Trading 42.9%, Economy 30.3%, Strategy 14.3%, Simulation 12.5%

Don the coat of a clever entrepreneur, take over a small railway company in the early 1800s and turn your steam engines into the workhorses of the economy. Grow your company into the largest railway company of the continent and outsmart your competitors.

Why similar: Trading 29.5%, Economy 20.8%, Management 14.7%, Historical 14.5%, Strategy 11%

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 30.2%, Historical 20.2%, Strategy 19.4%, Management 15.1%, Simulation 15%

Build a sprawling pirate haven, raise a fleet to explore the high seas, and take on the Crown to keep the Age of Piracy alive! From ale to flintlock pistols, and from scallywags to swashbucklers, you’ll need to manage complex production chains and govern a rowdy crew to reign supreme over the seas!

Why similar: Economy 29.2%, Historical 24.3%, Management 19.6%, Strategy 14.9%, Simulation 12.1%

Take up the reins of your country, guide domestic and foreign policy, navigate thousands of historical figures and events, engage in various struggles and lead your country to prosperity – all in the name of glory!

Why similar: Historical 32.7%, Economy 30.3%, Strategy 20%, Simulation 17%

You are the leader of a city-state in high medieval Europe. Expand your city through deep city-building systems, build a trade empire across the known world, and lead men to war to defend trade routes in a high-stakes struggle of global strategy and brutal warfare.

Why similar: Economy 39.6%, Historical 30.9%, Strategy 29.5%