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Games Like PlayFortress

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Strategy, Simulation, Indie, City Builder.

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PlayFortress is a castle building game where the player controls characters such as the Lord, Master Mason and Engineer, using them to construct elaborate castle fortifications and settlements whilst managing their economy.

Reviews: Mixed — 50% — of 16 reviews
Released: 2016-12-07
Developer: PlayFortress
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Platforms: Windows

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    97% match5 user reviews0% of 5 reviews2016
    Dev: DMD 'Ware
    Windows

    World's first tool for economic paper dissertations! Economic studio for learning like a graphic or music production suite! Neural behavioural model as opposed to rational model! The large hadron collider of economics! Now a deductible tax credit!

    Why similar: Strategy 45.3%, Simulation 43.5%, Indie 11.2%

  2. #2 Colony Prospector
    96% matchPositive83% of 23 reviews2018
    Dev: Colonial Life
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    Colony Prospecting - the most profitable occupation on Earth, or the quickest way to bankruptcy. That's if the aliens don't kill you first.

    Why similar: Strategy 44.8%, Simulation 43%, Indie 12.2%

  3. #3 Villagers
    95% matchMixed53% of 342 reviews2016
    Dev: bumblebee.Pub: Avanquest Software Publishing Ltd
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Villagers is a beautifully illustrated and richly detailed town-building game where you build a thriving community using the people and resources around you. Success or failure depends on your ability to create a town that can grow and prosper, and overcome the harsh realities of medieval life!

    Why similar: City Builder 33.4%, Strategy 25.4%, Simulation 23.4%, Medieval 12.5%, Indie 5.3%

  4. #4 ALVAROK
    94% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2017
    Dev: StudioGIWPub: Zoo Corporation
    Windows

    Japanese Indie developer StudioGIW is back with ALVAROK, a fun and easy-to-play Tactical Defense game. Play locally with friends or hone your skills against the computer with its built-in deep learning AI system. Adapt and strategize, utilize your various troops to defend and attack simultaneously.

    Why similar: Strategy 51%, Simulation 49%

  5. #5 Pimiko Plus
    94% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2017
    Dev: Delmunsoft
    Windows

    It's time for Ruho to show 'em how a plumpy mama gets rich! Trade goods ranging from computers to automatic weapons as you visit the towns dotting a countryside in the sunset world of Tumydorado.

    Why similar: Simulation 41.4%, Strategy 41.3%, Indie 17.3%

  6. #6 Cosmic Buddies Town
    93% match5 user reviews20% of 5 reviews2018
    Dev: Ghost ClustersPub: Funbox Media Ltd
    Windows

    Part of an Animated Educational series for children between 1 to 7 years old – this time, we need to get straight to work helping the Cosmic Buddies build their town! Collect wood, food and other resources to turn a deserted island into your dream adventure land!

    Why similar: Simulation 50.1%, Strategy 49.9%

  7. #7 Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific
    92% matchMixed63% of 38 reviews2016
    Dev: Totem GamesPub: Strategy First
    Windows

    Create your fleet and army, hunt the enemy's fleet, hide your weak squadrons in protected ports until reinforcements arrive, blockade enemy trade routes, struggle for dominance over the seas! Command a battle formation and experience the power of iron and steam!

    Why similar: Simulation 50.1%, Strategy 49.9%

  8. #8 Community Inc
    91% matchMostly Negative40% of 198 reviews2017
    Dev: T4 InteractivePub: tinyBuild
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    As a new Manager, build a happy community and trade with other races... for profit. Yes, that's right, we need their happiness so we can power up our portals. The Lings, your workers, will obey you and help you with your village. But beware, they can cause a lot of problems too.

    Why similar: Simulation 33.2%, Strategy 32.6%, City Builder 25%, Indie 9.1%

  9. #9 新城镇
    89% matchMostly Positive71% of 14 reviews2022
    Dev: 初稿
    Windows

    这是一个休闲放置类的城市模拟游戏,玩家可以通过人口增长和发展经济来建造更多的建筑,在游戏中体验从小乡镇发展成为大城市的过程。

    Why similar: City Builder 31.2%, Strategy 26.3%, Simulation 23.8%, Sandbox 15.9%, Indie 2.8%

  10. #10 SugarMill
    90% matchMixed50% of 78 reviews2019
    Dev: Aatlantis Code
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    SugarMill comes to break the rules of village building simulation. Get ready to deal with food expiration, thirst, real-world measurements, and transportation of goods with horse-drawn carriages.

    Why similar: Strategy 28.8%, City Builder 28.2%, Simulation 28.2%, Indie 7.8%, Sandbox 6.9%

  11. #11 Squirrel Forest
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Squadrant Games
    Windows

    Deforestation is an apocalypse for squirrels. Only a few trees are left standing. Squirrels are put in danger and forced to act. Two brothers Zen and Ven decide to restore harmony in the forest by uniting fellow survivors and embarking on a journey to replant the forest. They need you to help them!

    Why similar: Strategy 39.6%, Simulation 38.7%, Indie 11%, City Builder 10.7%

  12. #12 Ant Queen
    88% matchMixed65% of 279 reviews2016
    Dev: inVantage Technologies
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Begin a journey like no other, become the Ant Queen and establish your empire. Ant Queen is a simulation game where you breed different types of ants to ultimately conquer your surroundings and achieve a stable ant colony.

    Why similar: Strategy 38.2%, Simulation 35.5%, Sandbox 16.9%, Indie 9.4%

  13. #13 Prosperity
    86% matchMostly Positive71% of 101 reviews2018
    Dev: Persera Software Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Take on the role of leading a camp of weary peasants, make strategic decisions to fight for survival against the elements. If you're capable, the camp will grow into a settlement, and then a hamlet. Do you have what it takes to grow it into a city?

    Why similar: Strategy 35.9%, Simulation 33.5%, City Builder 20.8%, Indie 9.8%

  14. #14 City Life 2008
    86% matchVery Positive81% of 244 reviews2008
    Dev: Monte CristoPub: Focus Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    Construct the city of the 21st Century with City Life! City Life 2008 Edition is a next-generation City Builder. Its 3D game engine provides a level of detail and animation unprecedented in the City Builder genre, with total freedom of construction.

    Why similar: City Builder 35.4%, Strategy 32.4%, Simulation 32.1%

  15. #15 The Race for the White House 2016
    85% matchMixed45% of 29 reviews2016
    Dev: Eversim
    Windows

    Play as a real-world candidate and completely immerse yourself into the 2016 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: Simulation 50.1%, Strategy 49.9%

  16. #16 Victorian Admirals: Panama Crisis 1885
    83% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2020
    Dev: Totem GamesPub: Strategy First
    Windows

    A steam-ship period naval combat games focusing on fleet-scale battles in real time. The naval combat game allows you to set up battle squadron groups, their formations and management, with realistic ship models and characteristics, as well as advanced ballistic and weapon models.

    Why similar: Strategy 51%, Simulation 49%

  17. #17 EEP Train Simulator Mission
    84% matchMostly Negative20% of 15 reviews2017
    Dev: Trend Redaktions- und Verlagsgesellschaft mbH
    Windows

    Are you ready for a job in the railways industrie?EEP TS Mission is a true innovation. For the first time in the history of EEP, the world's most successful railway simulation , you have the opportunity to take on complex tasks in the railway industrie inmidst realistic scenarios.And there's plenty of work to do.

    Why similar: Simulation 51.2%, Strategy 48.8%

  18. #18 Bastide
    81% matchMostly Positive73% of 346 reviews2020
    Dev: MedievalNexus
    Windows

    Bastide is a 13th-century city-building strategy game where you lead a village of peasants toward survival and prosperity. You must contend with bandits, starvation, disease, and brutal winters as you work to develop your settlement into a fortified town.

    Why similar: Strategy 33.1%, City Builder 29.8%, Simulation 29.5%, Indie 7.5%

  19. #19 Space Battle Core
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Korion
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Space Battle Core is a new 4X sci-fi game combining turn based hex combat gameplay with a real-time exploration experience.After the Earth’s demise, it is your task to recreate and spread human civilization in space.

    Why similar: Strategy 45%, Simulation 43.2%, Indie 11.8%

  20. #20 Forebearers
    82% matchMixed48% of 109 reviews2019
    Dev: Sandspire Interactive
    Windows

    This city-building strategy game puts you as the chieftain of a tribe driven away from their homeland. Now you must rebuild and defend your tribe from both the elements and your old enemies.

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    81% matchMixed70% of 148 reviews2020
    Dev: Sokpop Collective
    Windows · Mac

    Sunset Kingdom is a kingdom management game. In Sunset Kingdom your aim is to become the monarch of a prosperous land! Prepare to expand your kingdom, buildings roads and bridges between towns, castles, farms and more! Fend of bandit raids, get crushed by vikings, let your people starve to death and try again!

    Why similar: Strategy 42.6%, Simulation 40.4%, Indie 11.5%, Medieval 5.5%

  22. #22 Constructor Plus
    80% matchVery Positive89% of 454 reviews2019
    Dev: System 3
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    Constructor Plus is the definitive building simulation for the modern day tycoon. Build your dream town full of crackpot undesirables, businesses, and quirky tenants whilst fending off your rivals in the eagerly awaited sequel to Constructor HD. With almost 3 times more content, building just got bigger!

    Why similar: Strategy 33.5%, Simulation 31%, City Builder 28.1%, Indie 7.5%

  23. #23 Hyper Knights: Battles
    79% matchMixed61% of 87 reviews2017
    Dev: Endless Loop Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 36 minMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 31%

    Spartans vs Persians, Ogres vs Chickens, Marines vs Archers. Create your own units, customize their AI and watch them fight!

    Why similar: Simulation 32.4%, Strategy 30.7%, Medieval 16%, Sandbox 12.6%, Indie 8.3%

  24. #24 Poly Universe
    77% matchVery Positive87% of 124 reviews2018
    Dev: Pouchmouse
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Poly Universe is a survival city-building game in a galaxy where planets are only slightly larger than the colonists who inhabit them.

    Why similar: Strategy 45.7%, Simulation 42.8%, Indie 11.5%

  25. #25 After the Empire
    78% matchMostly Positive77% of 48 reviews2017
    Dev: Goatee Games
    Windows

    Build a galaxy-spanning machine empire!​ Bend galactic geography to your will to seize hundreds of territories with Fleet, Crypto and Glory. Master your economy with Guilds, Trade Routes and Pilgrimages. Prove your faith, honor your culture, and conquer the Milky Way!

    Why similar: Strategy 47.3%, Simulation 41.5%, Indie 11.2%

  26. #26 Future Simulation World
    68% matchMixed57% of 21 reviews2024
    Dev: KANNADE
    Windows

    Drawing on the existing real-world data and current state-of-the-art research and exploration results, and taking into account historical data provided by the World Bank, a streamlined and relatively sensible data model that outlines all possible options for future development is built.

    Why similar: Strategy 44.2%, Simulation 43.8%, Indie 12%

  27. #27 Potemkin
    76% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2018
    Dev: Vasily Wosck
    Windows · Mac

    Potemkin is a sandbox strategy game! Build any map you can imagine! Conquer your enemies! Play on massive maps with hundreds of players at once! Simulate any real or fictional war! Play against a very strong and flexible artificial intelligence. Share your maps simply by copy-pasting them onto Reddit!

    Why similar: Strategy 45.1%, Simulation 43.2%, Indie 11.7%

  28. #28 Initiative
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Indelve
    Windows · Mac

    Initiative is an Aerospace Company Manager. Build and grow your aerospace company on Earth and be the first to establish a self-sustainable colony on Mars.

    Why similar: Strategy 44.8%, Simulation 43%, Indie 12.2%

  29. #29 Children of the Nile: Alexandria
    78% matchVery Positive84% of 163 reviews2008
    Dev: Tilted Mill Entertainment, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 43%

    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 36.1%, Simulation 31.8%, Strategy 25%, Sandbox 7.1%

  30. #30 The Viceroy
    77% matchMixed70% of 33 reviews2015
    Dev: Goatee Games
    Windows

    The Viceroy is a turn-based economic strategy sci-fi game. You will rebuild vast regions recently destroyed by disaster, crush rebel fleets, explore a large, far-future tech tree, manage elaborately intertwined economies, respond to emerging events, and earn permanent skills to overcome escalating challenges.

    Why similar: Strategy 47%, Simulation 41.7%, Indie 11.3%

  31. #31 AntQueen 3D
    74% matchMixed65% of 79 reviews2019
    Dev: Fernando DudkaPub: Les Technologies inVantage
    Windows · Mac

    Experience a game where you live through the cycle of an ant colony. You can dig your own tunnels, organize your colony, customize your army, but you need to survive every wave of attack!

    Why similar: Strategy 45%, Simulation 43.2%, Indie 11.9%

  32. #32 BIGHARDSUN
    65% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Pavel Smushkovich
    Windows

    You were exiled to an old castle in the desert. Command people, monitor their condition, explore, improve the castle, and make tough decisions - all to survive! And while you're struggling with the hottest summer, the temperature is only rising, and the storms won't subside.

    Why similar: Strategy 44.8%, Simulation 43%, Indie 12.2%

  33. #33 VilleTown
    76% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2016
    Dev: Laugical Games
    Windows

    VilleTown is a City-Building Tower Defense game, where the player researches Technologies, Artifacts, and special Powers to help grow, expand, and defend their VilleTown from outside invaders.

    Why similar: Strategy 45.1%, Simulation 43.2%, Indie 11.7%

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    73% matchMixed65% of 91 reviews2020
    Dev: Egor MagurinPub: Indovers Studio
    Windows · Mac

    In this game, you're playing as game developer and encounter typical problems like eating and sleeping. You need to correctly allocate your time for human needs, hobbies and work, to live another day as indie developer.

    Why similar: Simulation 45.1%, Strategy 43.1%, Indie 11.7%

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    75% matchMixed49% of 53 reviews2017
    Dev: Nicholas Rizzo
    Windows

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    Why similar: Strategy 45.1%, Simulation 43.2%, Indie 11.7%

  36. #36 Export Simulator
    75% matchMostly Negative34% of 44 reviews2018
    Dev: ZovGamePub: Errigar Games
    Windows

    Export sumulator - a game that will dip you into the world of stratap!

    Why similar: Strategy 45.1%, Simulation 43.2%, Indie 11.7%

  37. #37 Twisty Tumble (VR)
    63% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Pixel After Pixel
    Windows

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  38. #38 The Parchment - For The Realm
    63% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: PatuTec
    Windows

    The Parchment is a turn-based strategie game, pitting different houses against each other in the fight for the crown. Use diplomacy, intrigue, trade and your military to subjugate other houses into vassalship or wipe them from history altogether.

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  39. #39 Tempest Citadel
    72% matchMostly Positive74% of 61 reviews2018
    Dev: Aartform Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Tempest Citadel is a base building simulation set on a storm-ruled planet with a vivid sci-fi story. Build a mighty Citadel in the clouds for your crew of explorers and conquer the deadly planet below in automated squad battles!

    Why similar: Strategy 46%, Simulation 42.1%, Indie 11.9%

  40. #40 Climatic Survival: Northern Storm
    71% match6 user reviews33% of 6 reviews2019
    Dev: Johannes Förth
    Windows · Linux

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    Why similar: Strategy 46%, Simulation 42.1%, Indie 11.9%

  41. #41 Prison Planet
    62% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: SpringloadedPub: Springloaded
    Windows

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    Why similar: Strategy 44.7%, Simulation 42.9%, Indie 12.5%

  42. #42 三国宏图(Great Cause Of The Three Kingdoms)
    71% matchMixed54% of 35 reviews2019
    Dev: happyzzy.com
    Windows

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    Why similar: Strategy 45.9%, Simulation 42.1%, Indie 11.9%

  43. #43 MechoEcho
    72% matchPositive88% of 41 reviews2016
    Dev: Resilient Games Ltd.
    Windows

    Build and drive robots to solve puzzles as you transform between human and machine. Set in a cyberpunk world, MechoEcho is a block construction game and an accurate physics simulator. In 40 challenging levels plus Sandbox, you create original machines, explore, and run for your life!

    Why similar: Strategy 46.1%, Simulation 42%, Indie 11.9%

  44. #44 Neocolonialism
    73% matchMixed57% of 44 reviews2014
    Dev: Subaltern Games, LLC
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 18 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 35%

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    Why similar: Strategy 46.7%, Simulation 41.6%, Indie 11.8%

  45. #45 Town of Honor
    61% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Craftsoft
    Windows

    “Town of Honor” is a town-building simulation game with roguelike elements set in a remote rural town. As mayor, you must construct buildings, produce and process resources, keep residents happy, and win regular elections.

    Why similar: City Builder 35.8%, Simulation 30.7%, Strategy 30.3%, Indie 3.3%

  46. #46 MULE Returns
    60% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Kotori Studios LtdPub: Comma 8 Studios
    Windows

    MULE is a ridiculously fun and addictive strategy game that combines real-time and turn-based styles as you battle for land and resources on a newly colonized planet. The game is easy to grasp but provides great depth of game-play.

    Why similar: Strategy 44.5%, Simulation 42.7%, Indie 12.7%

  47. #47 PyramidValley: Reborn
    58% matchVery Positive88% of 77 reviews2025
    Dev: AuthenTiiq
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: Simulation 36.9%, City Builder 31.3%, Sandbox 19.1%, Strategy 12.6%

  48. #48 My Factory 我的工厂
    70% matchMixed53% of 78 reviews2017
    Dev: Great God
    Windows

    末日之后,重建工厂。研发科技,加强武装。收集材料,生产发财。

    Why similar: Simulation 44.1%, Strategy 43.9%, Indie 11.9%

  49. #49 Haunted Hotel: Stay in the Light
    71% matchMostly Negative31% of 16 reviews2017
    Dev: JRad Games
    Windows

    Try to survive three nights in Haunted Hotel: Stay in the Light. Control a hotel security system to drive out the evil forces that are killing your guests. Rationalize electrical energy as it will not last all night.

    Why similar: Strategy 45.9%, Simulation 42.1%, Indie 11.9%

  50. #50 Factory Manager
    69% matchMixed55% of 20 reviews2018
    Dev: StainlessHeart
    Windows

    Factory Manager is a game about development of your own manufacturing business from scratch. You are going to take loans, hire stuff, buy machines and materials, produce goods according to the recipes and be prepared for the various risks inherent in any business.

    Why similar: Simulation 44.1%, Strategy 44%, Indie 12%

  51. #51 Rasen no Sora
    69% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2019
    Dev: Gorilla Cafe
    Windows

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    Why similar: Strategy 45.6%, Simulation 42.4%, Indie 12%

  52. #52 CitiesCorp Concept - Build Everything on Your Own
    70% matchMixed45% of 11 reviews2016
    Dev: SaintWorksPub: SaintBunny
    Windows

    CitiesCorp Concept: Design buildings, manage economy and cope with traffic.A sandbox city building simulation.

    Why similar: Simulation 44.1%, Strategy 43.9%, Indie 11.9%

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