Games Like Pharaoh™: A New Era

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: City Builder 22.9%, Trading 12.3% ★, Economy 10.9%, Colony Sim 9.7% ★, Building 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern love letter to the classic Impressions Games style, focusing on grid-based building and complex production chains.

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

Why similar: City Builder 56.4%, Historical 18.2%, Strategy 7.9%, Simulation 7.8%, Management 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This is the direct mechanical predecessor to Pharaoh, sharing the same iconic walker-based logistics and city-building systems.

Zeus + Poseidon delivers hundreds of hours of gameplay in one game!

Why similar: City Builder 46%, Colony Sim 33.1% ★, Historical 7.1%, Strategy 6.8%, Economy 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team as the original Pharaoh, this title offers the same classic city-building experience with a focus on Greek mythology.

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

Why similar: City Builder 37%, Colony Sim 16% ★, Building 14.8%, Management 11.2%, Simulation 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for production chain management and logistics, offering a deeper economic layer than Pharaoh while maintaining a historical aesthetic.

Children of the Nile™ is a unique gem of a city-building game, unparalleled in both grandeur and attention to detail.As Pharaoh you will guide your people through thousands of years of history: from simple hunter-gatherers to the creation of an immortal civilization.

Why similar: City Builder 47.7%, Historical 19.7%, Management 12.2%, Simulation 9.1%, Strategy 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A unique city-builder that emphasizes the needs and daily lives of individual citizens along the Nile, much like the population management in Pharaoh.

Greetings sire! Your stronghold awaits you. Build a castle economy, besiege unforgettable villains and return to the 'castle sim' that started it all. Experience this classic RTS with upgraded visuals, modernised gameplay, Steam multiplayer and a new campaign.

Why similar: City Builder 26%, Colony Sim 17.8% ★, Economy 11.6%, Building 10.1%, Historical 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines classic castle-building with resource management, capturing the same satisfaction of building a functional, self-sustaining medieval settlement.

Builders of Egypt is a city-building economic strategy taking place in the Nile Valley. Immerse yourself in a world full of pyramids, where you will become a part of the ancient world. Create history, be history!

Why similar: City Builder 30.7%, Historical 15.7%, Economy 13.8%, Building 13.3%, Management 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title directly mirrors the setting and gameplay loop of Pharaoh, focusing on the construction and management of Ancient Egyptian cities.

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: City Builder 19.1%, Colony Sim 15.2% ★, Diplomacy 11.8% ★, Economy 9.9%, Historical 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers the most complex logistics and resource management systems in the genre, perfect for players who want to push their planning skills to the limit.

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: City Builder 47.6%, Economy 17.2%, Resource Management 7.8%, Simulation 6.3%, Strategy 6%

Why You'll Like It: Features incredibly deep supply chain management and city expansion that will appeal to players who enjoy the economic complexity of Pharaoh.

A dark fantasy city builder where you must rebuild civilization in the face of apocalyptic rains. As the Queen’s Viceroy, lead humans, beavers, lizards, foxes, and harpies to reclaim the wilderness and secure a future for civilization's last survivors.

Why similar: City Builder 17.1%, Colony Sim 15.2% ★, Diplomacy 13.9% ★, Historical 9.7%, Economy 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, roguelite take on city-building that emphasizes resource management and adapting to changing environmental conditions.

In this city-building game, you will lead a group of survivors in their search for a new home. Manipulate the landscape, manage limited supplies, plant crops, hunt wildlife, gather resources, and develop trade routes to build a bustling and unique town.

Why similar: City Builder 29.4%, Colony Sim 22.3% ★, Building 12.9%, Management 10.6%, Economy 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A colony-sim that forces players to balance population growth with limited resources and environmental challenges.

Rebuild hope in a world that was lost in the fog. Lead your Pioneers across the isles of Pagonia, unite scattered tribes, raise thriving communities and discover the history of your people as you reclaim your world in the new story campaign.

Why similar: City Builder 21.9%, Colony Sim 20.7% ★, Economy 12.9%, Building 11.1%, Management 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the intricate supply chains and settlement building that made the classic city-builders so addictive.

Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind?

Why similar: Diplomacy 31% ★, Historical 20.6%, Economy 18.7%, Management 15.8%, Simulation 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A historical 4X strategy game that emphasizes character-driven management and empire building in the ancient world.

Citadelum is a city builder set in legendary Ancient Rome. Build your own settlement, gather resources and evolve it into a magnificent city. Explore the world, trade and lead your mighty legions in epic tactical battles. Earn the favor of the Gods or challenge them, if you dare.

Why similar: City Builder 24.9%, Level Editor 12.7%, Historical 12.6%, Building 12%, Economy 12%

Why You'll Like It: A Roman-themed city-builder that incorporates similar resource management and monument-building mechanics to the Pharaoh series.

An ecosystem City Builder in a unique world. Build your settlement, manage your workers and optimize your resources. Analyzing your environment, spreading new plants, and harvesting them are key to prosperity.

Why similar: City Builder 16.8%, Colony Sim 13.9% ★, Diplomacy 13.7% ★, Trading 10.8% ★, Economy 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A colony-sim that emphasizes resource management and environmental adaptation in a stylized, challenging setting.

Townsmen – A Kingdom Rebuilt hands the crown to you: Guide your people from their first steps in a small village to a massive medieval metropolis with thousands of inhabitants.

Why similar: Colony Sim 33.7% ★, City Builder 28%, Simulation 9.2%, Strategy 7.3%, Building 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A charming medieval city-builder that focuses on managing the needs of your citizens and maintaining a stable economy.

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: City Builder 27.1%, Colony Sim 23.7% ★, Economy 9.3%, Building 7.8%, Historical 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A survival-focused city-builder that requires careful resource management and social policy decisions to keep your colony thriving.

In Total War: PHARAOH, the newest entry in the award-winning grand strategy series, immerse yourself in ancient Egypt at the zenith of its power and experience the dramatic events that threaten its destruction.

Why similar: Historical 49.9%, Strategy 21.4%, Management 19.1%, Atmospheric 5%, Singleplayer 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep dive into the historical setting of Ancient Egypt, though it leans more into grand strategy and tactical combat.

Build an empire in a single sitting. All the strategy of a classic 4X in a faster format, which also shines in multiplayer.

Why similar: City Builder 28.2%, Historical 17.4%, Economy 17.2%, Management 13.8%, Resource Management 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A streamlined strategy game that captures the historical flavor and empire-building scale of the Bronze Age.

Dive into the exhilarating role of a headmaster entrusted to revive your alma mater! Beyond just bricks and mortar, train teachers, recruit students. Sculpt your school into a unique educational haven! Let's School!

Why similar: City Builder 32.2%, Management 16.2%, Building 14.1%, Economy 13.7%, Education 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: While themed around a school, the management and building mechanics offer a similar satisfaction to the population-focused systems in Pharaoh.

Rewrite history by shaping a civilization as unique as you are. Combine 60 cultures from the Ancient Era to the Modern Age to lead your empire to victory. Build thriving cities, outsmart rivals in epic battles, spread your influence and leave your mark on HUMANKIND™.

Why similar: City Builder 42.1%, Historical 23.6%, Management 12.8%, Strategy 12.4%, Building 5%

Why You'll Like It: Allows players to guide a civilization through historical eras, providing a broader scope for those who enjoy the historical progression of Pharaoh.

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: City Builder 32.8%, Economy 14.6%, Building 12.8%, Historical 11.9%, Management 9%

Why You'll Like It: An upcoming title that promises to bring the high-production value of the Anno series to the Roman era.

Wage total war across the ancient world from the Aegean to Mesopotamia in this free addition to Total War: PHARAOH. Challenge the Bronze Age Collapse by building your own dynasty and leading your faction to victory with new cultures, new units and dramatic new battle mechanics.

Why similar: Historical 59.6%, Strategy 33.9%, Atmospheric 4.8%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: An expanded version of the Total War experience that adds significant depth to the Egyptian historical setting.

Immerse yourself in Ancient Egypt from the age of the great pyramids to the final years of the New Kingdom.

Why similar: City Builder 50%, Historical 19.2%, Colony Sim 16.4% ★, Strategy 6.9%, Simulation 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: The original classic that started it all, essential for any fan of the series looking to experience the roots of the genre.

In Memoriapolis, you're not just building a city, you're shaping a living, evolving civilization. Travel through five major eras, from Antiquity to the Industrial Revolution. Leave your mark on history by navigating the power struggles between rival factions.

Why similar: City Builder 27.8%, Colony Sim 20.9% ★, Building 11%, Historical 10.7%, Management 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A city-builder that focuses on the evolution of a city through different historical eras, mirroring the long-term growth seen in Pharaoh.

Give rise to wonders of the Aztec Civilization as you build your own magnificent metropolis in this ancient city builder. From humble beginnings build, trade, manage and conquer to become Tlatoani (Emperor).

Why similar: City Builder 17.2%, Colony Sim 15.3% ★, Diplomacy 12.6% ★, Trading 10.8% ★, Historical 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A historical city-builder that focuses on the unique urban planning and resource challenges of the Aztec civilization.

The glory of Rome is at your fingertips in this city-building game where you must appease the gods, enact laws, and develop complex supply chains to meet the needs of your citizens.

Why similar: City Builder 17.5%, Colony Sim 14.7% ★, Diplomacy 13.2% ★, Historical 9.9%, Economy 9.8%

A pyramid-building adventure of historic proportions!

Why similar: Colony Sim 23.6% ★, City Builder 23.2%, Historical 14%, Building 11.1%, Resource Management 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A casual simulation game that focuses on the construction of pyramids and managing the workforce, echoing the monument-building of Pharaoh.

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: City Builder 16.6%, Diplomacy 15.1% ★, Colony Sim 15% ★, Economy 9.7%, Historical 9.6%

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: City Builder 39.2%, Colony Sim 33.2% ★, Simulation 5.1%, Economy 4.3%, Strategy 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A pure survival city-builder that focuses on resource management and population sustainability in a harsh, unforgiving environment.

Age of Pyramids is a sandbox city builder and simulator set in Ancient Egypt. You take on the city governor and architect’s mantle to build the most incredible city on Earth. You will have to gather dozens of resources to maintain happiness of your people and prosperity.

Why similar: City Builder 37.7%, Colony Sim 24.6% ★, Historical 12%, Strategy 7.5%, Resource Management 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy-focused city-builder that leans heavily into the Egyptian theme and the logistics of monument construction.

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: City Builder 24.7%, Colony Sim 24.3% ★, Management 11.5%, Building 10.7%, Economy 10.7%

Age of Empires, the pivotal real-time strategy game that launched a 20-year legacy returns with modernized gameplay, all-new 4K visuals, 8-person multiplayer battles and a host of other new features. Welcome back to history.

Why similar: City Builder 43.8%, Historical 24.3%, Strategy 14.9%, Base Building 13.1%, Isometric 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: City Builder 26.3%, Colony Sim 23.5% ★, Economy 13.5%, Historical 12.8%, Resource Management 5.7%

Kingdoms and Castles is a city-building simulation game about growing a kingdom from a tiny hamlet to a sprawling city and imposing castle. Make trade agreements, alliance, and war with neighboring AI controlled kingdoms. Each villager and resource is individually simulated.

Why similar: City Builder 36.3%, Colony Sim 27.8% ★, Building 10.8%, Resource Management 5.7%, Management 4.3%

Welcome to Paleo Pines, a charming island known for its friendly dinosaurs, quirky townsfolk, and mysterious past. Befriend dinos and enlist their help to fix up your ranch and farm crops to create your cozy dino sanctuary! Then set out with your companion, Lucky, to uncover the island’s secrets.

Why similar: Simulation 83%, Singleplayer 17%

Children of the Nile: Alexandria is an addition to the base Children of the Nile game, adding a new mini-campaign focused on the rise of the city of Alexandria. Using the unique city-building dynamics of Children of the Nile, you will carve out a new dynasty to rule all of Egypt, and build the greatest city of the ancient world!

Why similar: City Builder 51.6%, Simulation 14%, Historical 13.2%, Management 12.3%, Strategy 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: An expansion that adds more depth to the population simulation and historical context of the base game.

Establish a home for your industrious mice under the oppressive paw of your cat overlords in this city builder featuring complex simulations, intricate production chains, and the age-old rivalry between cat and mouse.

Why similar: City Builder 17.3%, Colony Sim 15.5% ★, Diplomacy 13.6% ★, Economy 9.6%, Historical 9.6%

A desert gardening survival game. Start from a tiny spring and cultivate a blooming garden. Explore a vast world amid the sands and uncover its mysteries. Can you defend against the relentless forces of nature and mysterious wraith corruption, to bring life to a dying world?

Why similar: Base Building 35.2%, Simulation 33.8%, Strategy 24.5%, Singleplayer 6.5%

Sumerians is a city building game set in ancient Mesopotamia. Attract new citizens and grow by expanding your irrigation system, building walls, palaces, temples and ziggurats. Research new technologies, manage your production, hire workers, and trade.

Why similar: City Builder 26.7%, Historical 12.3%, Economy 9.8%, Trading 9.4% ★, Simulation 8%

Ostriv is a city-building game that puts you in a role of a governor of an 18th century Ukrainian town to challenge your creative skills and management abilities.

Why similar: City Builder 24%, Colony Sim 17.3% ★, Historical 11.3%, Building 9.2%, Economy 9.2%

Build a new home for humanity in Aven Colony. Discover Aven Prime - an alien planet of deserts, tundras, and wetlands light years from earth. Build your colonies into massive, sprawling cities whilst dealing with the challenges faced when settling on a new world.

Why similar: City Builder 38.9%, Colony Sim 37.4% ★, Base Building 6.1%, Simulation 5.5%, Strategy 5.2%

Ancient Cities is a realistic, survival city builder in an immersive procedural environment. Lead the fate of your tribe through ancient times!

Why similar: City Builder 28.8%, Colony Sim 13.5% ★, Historical 13.2%, Economy 9.4%, Management 8.4%

Embrace your duties as a new provincial governor. Experience the beauty of ancient China, design the city of your dreams, and take care of your people’s needs. Earn the Gods’ favor to maintain the Mandate of Heaven for the ruling dynasty.

Why similar: City Builder 21.5%, Colony Sim 19.5% ★, Historical 10.8%, Building 10.1%, Management 9.6%

City Tales is a medieval city builder, allowing you to unleash your creativity and shape vast cities that break outside a traditional grid. Plan each district for your citizens needs and aid your companions in their tales, creating a city to be proud of!

Why similar: City Builder 30.6%, Economy 15.8%, Building 15.2%, Management 11.6%, Resource Management 9.7%

Unleash your inner designer and renovate the hotel of your dreams! Embark on a makeover journey to turn this worn-out place into a successful getaway. Play with thousands of furniture pieces and accessories, and manage the hotel to get 5-star reviews!

Why similar: City Builder 19.4%, Trading 17.7% ★, Economy 14%, Building 12.6%, Management 11%

Become a ruler and build the ancient city of your dreams in Empire City! Unlock new opportunities for your city's prosperity, gain the support of the gods, construct grand buildings, and create unique infrastructure. Transform a small settlement into a magnificent center of civilization!

Why similar: City Builder 29.1%, Historical 15.4%, Economy 11.4%, Building 11.3%, Management 8.2%

New Cycle is a city building game with focus on survival. After an apocalyptic series of solar flares, human society has been thrown into disarray. Establish a settlement and develop it all the way from humble beginnings to industrial metropolis.

Why similar: City Builder 27.9%, Colony Sim 23.1% ★, Building 13.2%, Management 9.9%, Resource Management 9.3%

A city builder with simulated citizens, set in a procedurally-generated world map. Grow your kingdom through the eras from a tiny medieval hamlet into a prosperous global empire! Cooperate or compete in real-time with your friends in multiplayer mode.

Why similar: City Builder 35.2%, Colony Sim 20.5% ★, Management 9.7%, Economy 9.4%, Building 6.4%

In Godlike Burger you run the craziest restaurant of the galaxy! Stun, poison and kill customers in many devious ways… and turn them into burger meat! And don’t worry: Alien customers will keep coming if you are smart about it, because cannibalism is just too damn tasty.

Why similar: Resource Management 37.6%, Management 25.6%, Strategy 12.4%, Isometric 10.9%, Simulation 9.9%

Marble Age is a turn-based historical strategy where your task is to turn a small Ancient Greek village into a flourishing Polis, powerful enough to conquer the known world!

Why similar: City Builder 18.7%, Historical 12.7%, Colony Sim 11.9% ★, Building 11.7%, Economy 10.4%

Nova Lands is a factory building, exploration, and island management game. Explore, engage in combat, and automate your industry. The planet you’re on is full of mysteries, creatures, people, and things to do. Welcome to your new home amongst the stars!

Why similar: Resource Management 27.3%, Building 27.2%, Base Building 22.6%, Simulation 9.2%, Strategy 8.5%

A colony-building game combined with grand strategy elements. Play as a tribal leader, guiding your people from the Stone Age to the Bronze Age. Survive, multiply, and compete for territory among ancient nations.

Why similar: City Builder 17.8%, Colony Sim 16.3% ★, Diplomacy 15.6% ★, Trading 10.4% ★, Historical 9.3%

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

Why similar: City Builder 40.9%, Colony Sim 10.6% ★, Economy 9.8%, Building 8.7%, Management 8.7%

Inkulinati is a turn-based strategy game straight from medieval manuscripts, where a rabbit’s bum can be deadlier than a dog's sword. Become a master of the Living Ink, build your own bestiary, defeat medieval superstars and collect perks to unleash hidden powers.

Why similar: Historical 71.4%, Strategy 16.4%, 2D 7.8%, Singleplayer 4.3%

​Immerse yourself in ancient Egypt with PyramidValley, a management game where you develop your pharaonic city by constructing iconic monuments and gathering various resources to ensure prosperity.

Why similar: City Builder 66.7%, Simulation 24.1%, Strategy 6.1%, 2D 3.1%

Experience the epic conflict of Kain and Raziel in original form or with remastered graphics.

Why similar: Atmospheric 100%

Diplomacy is Not an Option is a strategy game set in a medieval fantasy world. Build your town and defenses, raise huge armies and fight against massive hordes of enemies. How long can you survive?

Why similar: Colony Sim 32.6% ★, Historical 21%, Resource Management 15%, Level Editor 10.6%, Base Building 10%

El Dorado is a strategy city-building game in which you plan, build and develop your settlement to conquer Jukatan and earn the title of The Golden City. Become a leader, whom even Gods will bow to. Offer sacrifices to the Gods to earn their favor, but beware and don’t lose yourself in your riches.

Why similar: City Builder 18.8%, Colony Sim 17.1% ★, Economy 9.6%, Building 9.3%, Historical 9.1%

Build and expand your very own settlements in high mountains! Carefully plan production chains and satisfy various needs of your three-caste society while dealing with mountain hazards such as weather breakdowns and avalanches. Are you skilled enough to make your town thrive?

Why similar: City Builder 24.3%, Colony Sim 20% ★, Building 11.1%, Economy 10.3%, Management 9.6%