Games Like Patrician IV

Become a fellow of the famous medieval Hanse trading association in the 13th century. Manage the politics, prestige and economic success in your city and the known parts of Europe!

Why similar: Trading 45.8% ★, Economy 20.1%, Strategy 15.7%, Historical 6.9%, Simulation 6%

Why You'll Like It: Often considered the pinnacle of the series, it offers the most authentic and deep 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 42.4% ★, Strategy 20.4%, Economy 17.1%, Historical 7.7%, Simulation 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this game applies the classic Patrician trading formula to the Mediterranean theater.

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 52% ★, Economy 17.7%, Strategy 16.5%, Simulation 5.3%, Management 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar naval trading and economic management loop with an added layer of pirate-themed combat.

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 43.9% ★, Economy 18.3%, Strategy 15%, Resource Management 7.3%, Simulation 6%

Why You'll Like It: A modern iteration of the trading-focused naval simulation with improved graphics and turn-based combat mechanics.

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 35.4% ★, Economy 25.7%, Strategy 16.1%, Resource Management 8.7%, Simulation 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the economic and social rise of a family dynasty in a medieval setting, mirroring the political ambition of Patrician.

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

Why similar: Strategy 46.7%, Simulation 15.8%, Management 14%, Economy 9.6%, Resource Management 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for medieval city-building, focusing heavily on complex production chains and maritime trade routes.

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

Why similar: Trading 42.5% ★, Strategy 19.4%, Economy 16.5%, Resource Management 6.4%, Simulation 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Centers on managing trade networks and economic expansion across a large-scale medieval map.

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 33.9%, Strategy 27.2%, Resource Management 19.8%, Simulation 9.6%, Historical 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers the most sophisticated supply chain and trade route management system in the city-building genre.

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 40.8% ★, Economy 17.5%, Capitalism 15.7%, Strategy 9.2%, Historical 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the historical management of naval trade fleets and company growth during the age of sail.

Put your entrepreneurial skills to the test in the first title in the ROI series as you create & optimise intricate production lines. As an early 20th-Century industrialist, grow your empire & adapt to an ever-changing business landscape with unexpected events that could lead to boom…or bust.

Why similar: Trading 27.7% ★, Economy 21.9%, Resource Management 15.9%, Strategy 13.2%, Capitalism 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A deep logistics and production management game that challenges players to build efficient supply networks.

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

Why similar: Strategy 40.6%, Economy 34%, Simulation 16.4%, Management 9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic management game that emphasizes logistics, production efficiency, and supply chain optimization.

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 26.6%, Capitalism 19.4%, Resource Management 15.1%, Strategy 14.2%, Historical 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: Provides the deepest economic simulation available, allowing players to manage national trade, production, and market dynamics.

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 31.7%, Resource Management 28.1%, Strategy 20.7%, Simulation 8.9%, Management 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A pure economic strategy game that strips away combat to focus entirely on market manipulation and supply chain dominance.

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 38.1%, Trading 20.5% ★, Strategy 17.7%, Simulation 8.7%, Resource Management 8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the dynasty-building simulation, focusing on economic control and social influence.

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 28.4%, Resource Management 19.9%, Strategy 19.3%, Historical 13.8%, Management 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an incredibly detailed economic and logistics simulation where every resource must be managed and transported.

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 38.3%, Capitalism 26.7%, Strategy 17.1%, Simulation 9.1%, Management 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive business simulation for players who enjoy managing complex production, retail, and supply chains.

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

Why similar: Trading 49.7% ★, Economy 19.8%, Resource Management 10.7%, Strategy 9.6%, Management 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A charming trading simulation that focuses on building a merchant empire through exploration and resource management.

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 49.3% ★, Strategy 23.2%, Economy 20%, Historical 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic title that established the core naval trading and economic management loop found in later entries.

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 42.3%, Management 27.5%, Simulation 24%, Singleplayer 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines resource management and village building with life-simulation elements in a medieval world.

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 62.8%, Historical 23.6%, Economy 9.4%, Simulation 2.4%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on trade, production, and managing economic output within a colonial framework.

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 77.9%, Historical 20.4%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that includes a strong focus on managing provincial economies and trade.

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 41.4%, Strategy 33.5%, Simulation 12.1%, Management 12.1%, Singleplayer 1%

Why You'll Like It: Combines city-building with complex trade agreements and economic management in a political simulation context.

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

Why similar: Economy 27.3%, Resource Management 26.8%, Strategy 24.3%, Simulation 11.3%, Management 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A medieval city-builder that emphasizes organic growth and complex resource management chains.

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

Why similar: Strategy 32.2%, Economy 20.2%, Resource Management 18.1%, Trading 16.7% ★, Simulation 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Brings the classic Anno trade and production mechanics to a futuristic setting with unique resource management challenges.

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: Strategy 39.9%, Economy 26.3%, Management 18.8%, Simulation 8.5%, Historical 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic logistics and economic management game that focuses on building profitable transport networks.

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 37.5%, Resource Management 20.4%, Economy 16.5%, Simulation 15%, Management 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on strict resource management and survival, requiring careful economic planning to sustain a medieval population.

Starting as governor of a newly formed province in the Roman Empire your goal is simple: advance up the empire's political ladder to become the next Caesar.

Why similar: Strategy 60.5%, Historical 20.9%, Simulation 18.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic city-builder that requires players to manage complex resource chains and trade to satisfy a growing population.

This Merchant Life is a trading strategy game set in the troubled medieval kingdom of Peregrine. Turn a rickety wooden cart, two horses and a few coins into a thriving entrepreneurial triumph!

Why similar: Trading 57.1% ★, Strategy 34.7%, Management 6.9%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: A focused trading simulation that captures the essence of medieval merchant life and market fluctuations.

Achieve wealth and fame 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 – now available again!

Why similar: Trading 42.8% ★, Economy 24.6%, Strategy 17.4%, Management 7%, Simulation 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 41% ★, Resource Management 20.3%, Economy 13.6%, Strategy 11.4%, Historical 8.8%

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 85.9%, Resource Management 4.6%, Historical 3%, Simulation 3%, Economy 2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on extremely complex production chains and resource management to support a medieval economy.

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 42.1% ★, Strategy 23.1%, Economy 17.9%, Simulation 11.4%, Management 4.5%

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: Strategy 39.1%, Economy 36.9%, Simulation 17.1%, Management 6.9%

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 41% ★, Economy 17.8%, Capitalism 14.5%, Resource Management 12.4%, Strategy 6.7%

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 46.2% ★, Economy 21.8%, Strategy 13.2%, Simulation 6.4%, Management 5.9%

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: Economy 27.6%, Resource Management 24.8%, Strategy 16.8%, Historical 13.4%, Management 8.4%

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: Strategy 49.7%, Simulation 27.7%, Economy 21%, Singleplayer 1.6%

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 66.8%, Simulation 22%, Historical 9.2%, Singleplayer 2%

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 29.2% ★, Economy 20.5%, Strategy 19.6%, Resource Management 8.3%, Management 7.5%

Build a prosperous settlement in a unique simulation of a feudal economy - each family runs their shop, owns their goods, and trades with other villagers in a free market. You will manage the land, build houses, organise events, set taxes, and balance supply and demand while engaging in diplomacy!

Why similar: Economy 29%, Resource Management 24.5%, Strategy 23.4%, Management 11.9%, Simulation 9.5%

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: Strategy 32.5%, Economy 20.4%, Simulation 14.8%, Management 13.8%, Resource Management 11.2%

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 57.3%, Historical 25.2%, Simulation 16.4%, Singleplayer 1.1%

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

Why similar: Economy 26.2%, Strategy 25.1%, Resource Management 23.7%, Historical 10.2%, Management 7.6%

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 35.4% ★, Economy 20.1%, Capitalism 17.1%, Strategy 10.4%, Historical 9.7%

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

Why similar: Economy 27.5%, Resource Management 24.3%, Strategy 17.3%, Historical 13.3%, Management 8.5%

Form your own game studio set in the early 1980s in a small garage. Develop your own game ideas, create a team and develop megahit video games. Research new technologies, train your staff and upgrade your office space, going from a lowly garage to a huge building. Expand your business and dominate the world market for video games!

Why similar: Trading 30.4% ★, Economy 18.4%, Resource Management 13.5%, Capitalism 12.4%, Strategy 10.6%

Having inherited an old forge, it is now up to you to run the shop. Gain riches and fame, upgrade your forge and gain access to new resources to expand your product selection. One day, word of your skill may reach the ears of more than just commoners.

Why similar: Trading 32.5% ★, Economy 18.4%, Resource Management 17.1%, Strategy 10.2%, Historical 9.9%

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 29.1%, Strategy 24.6%, Resource Management 16.8%, Historical 11.6%, Simulation 10%

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

Why similar: Strategy 71.8%, Historical 26.3%, Singleplayer 2%

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 33.2% ★, Economy 18.3%, Resource Management 15.7%, Strategy 12.5%, Historical 7.6%

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 40.5%, Strategy 28.2%, Simulation 18%, Management 13.3%

Build an industrial empire on a remote island. Mine resources, reshape terrain with excavators, grow food, construct factories, lay train tracks, and trade with the outside world. Research 100+ technologies to advance from basic metal smelting all the way to nuclear power and space flight.

Why similar: Resource Management 38.3%, Economy 28%, Strategy 17.3%, Management 7.8%, Simulation 7.8%

Build a network of cities that produce and trade resources, upgrade your castle, and protect the cities from cheeky bandits. Tinker with the economy at your own pace, and watch the charming wooden world grow into a lively and thriving kingdom.

Why similar: Trading 39.6% ★, Economy 21.5%, Resource Management 19.6%, Strategy 8.4%, Management 5.8%

Computer Tycoon is a fairly complex Business Grand Strategy game about Computer Evolution. Start in the 70s, invent until 2034, create the best computer systems, upgrade your infrastructure, lead a team, and alter computer history! It is time to "Think Different"

Why similar: Trading 32.9% ★, Economy 16.2%, Capitalism 13.3%, Resource Management 12.5%, Strategy 9.4%

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 43%, Historical 19.6%, Economy 17.8%, Simulation 12%, Management 6.1%

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 35.7%, Strategy 25.5%, Historical 21%, Simulation 10.7%, Management 5.8%

Build an industrial empire from scratch in Industry Giant 4.0. Produce goods, build up your industries, construct transportation networks, plan production, manage finances, and navigate global events. Become the next business tycoon and write history!

Why similar: Trading 32% ★, Economy 17.5%, Resource Management 16%, Capitalism 11.7%, Strategy 10.8%