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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 43.4%, Indie 11.3%

  2. #2 ALVAROK
    96% 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 51.1%, Simulation 48.9%

  3. #3 Villagers
    96% matchMixed54% of 391 reviews2016
    Dev: bumblebee.Pub: Avanquest Software Publishing Ltd
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    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 34.2%, Strategy 25.1%, Simulation 23.1%, Medieval 12.3%, Indie 5.3%

  4. #4 BusinessMan
    94% matchMixed45% of 20 reviews2017
    Dev: SugGames
    Windows

    In BusinessMan, you are an entrepreneur among others. You can for example start off by investing your initial 20k€ smartly or try to become a chairman in some company. Once you're a chairman, you start making regular income, but the biggest incomes naturally lie behind the greatest of risks.

    Why similar: Strategy 44.8%, Simulation 42.9%, Indie 12.3%

  5. #5 Community Inc
    94% matchMostly Negative40% of 199 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 32.8%, Strategy 32.4%, City Builder 25.7%, Indie 9.1%

  6. #6 Colony Prospector
    92% matchPositive83% of 23 reviews2018
    Dev: Colonial Life
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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 42.9%, Indie 12.3%

  7. #7 Pimiko Plus
    91% matchPositive93% of 15 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 41.3%, Strategy 41.3%, Indie 17.4%

  8. #8 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 31.9%, Strategy 26%, Simulation 23.5%, Sandbox 15.9%, Indie 2.8%

  9. #9 The Race for the White House 2016
    91% 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%

  10. #10 SugarMill
    89% matchMixed49% of 80 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: City Builder 28.9%, Strategy 28.5%, Simulation 27.9%, Indie 7.8%, Sandbox 7%

  11. #11 Squirrel Forest
    83% 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 39.5%, Simulation 38.5%, City Builder 11.1%, Indie 11%

  12. #12 COLD AISLE: Data Center Tycoon
    81% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: Velmirestudios
    Windows

    Build your own data center business from an empty industrial hall. Order hardware, install servers and GPUs, connect power and networking, manage cooling and capacity, and grow from your first rack into a market-leading company.

    Why similar: Simulation 39.6%, Strategy 37.3%, Sandbox 19.4%, Indie 3.7%

  13. #13 Agricola - The King's Farmer
    78% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2026
    Dev: kann zaubern
    Windows · Linux

    Agricola - The King's Farmer: A classic, challenging economic simulation game. Manage your own farm - cultivate your fields, raise cows, train horses, and manage your forest. The goal of the game is to become king. Will you succeed?

    Why similar: Strategy 35.7%, Simulation 32.3%, Medieval 28.4%, Indie 3.6%

  14. #14 Kingdom and Taxes
    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Room 402 Games
    Windows

    Build, expand, and optimize a medieval kingdom on a hex grid, creating efficient production chains while the King's taxes grow every year.

    Why similar: Simulation 35.7%, Strategy 33.6%, City Builder 27.3%, Indie 3.3%

  15. #15 Ant Queen
    86% matchMixed65% of 283 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 38.1%, Simulation 35.3%, Sandbox 17.1%, Indie 9.5%

  16. #16 Town of Honor
    76% matchNo user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
    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 36.6%, Simulation 30.3%, Strategy 29.9%, Indie 3.2%

  17. #17 Cosmic Buddies Town
    85% 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%

  18. #18 City Life 2008
    86% matchVery Positive81% of 255 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 36.2%, Strategy 32.1%, Simulation 31.7%

  19. #19 Bastide
    82% matchMostly Positive72% of 355 reviews2020
    Dev: MedievalNexus
    Windows

    Build. Survive. Thrive. Bastide is a 13th-century city-building strategy game where you transform a vulnerable peasant village into a fortified town. Manage your workforce and protect your people from the constant threats of starvation, disease, winter, and bandits.

    Why similar: Strategy 32.8%, City Builder 30.5%, Simulation 29.2%, Indie 7.5%

  20. #20 Forebearers
    84% matchMixed47% of 110 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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  21. #21 Victorian Admirals: Panama Crisis 1885
    82% 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 51.1%, Simulation 48.9%

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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 40.3%, Indie 11.5%, Medieval 5.6%

  23. #23 Constructor Plus
    80% matchVery Positive89% of 468 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!

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  24. #24 Space Battle Core
    72% 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 43.1%, Indie 11.9%

  25. #25 Hyper Knights: Battles
    78% matchMixed60% of 87 reviews2017
    Dev: Endless Loop Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 36 minMean: 6.6 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 32.1%, Strategy 30.5%, Medieval 16.2%, Sandbox 12.8%, Indie 8.3%

  26. #26 BIGHARDSUN
    67% 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 42.9%, Indie 12.3%

  27. #27 Metropolis
    77% match9 user reviews11% of 9 reviews2018
    Dev: Studio by the Bay
    Windows

    Metropolis - The Ultimate City Simulator. In a game of construction, politics and real estate, build and manage your city to become the most liveable city in the world.

    Why similar: Strategy 36.2%, Simulation 34.6%, City Builder 29.2%

  28. #28 Indie Dev Simulator
    74% matchMixed64% of 92 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 45.2%, Strategy 43.3%, Indie 11.5%

  29. #29 Poly Universe
    75% 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 45.8%, Simulation 42.7%, Indie 11.6%

  30. #30 After the Empire
    76% 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 47.4%, Simulation 41.4%, Indie 11.3%

  31. #31 Children of the Nile: Alexandria
    77% matchVery Positive84% of 169 reviews2008
    Dev: Tilted Mill Entertainment, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    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 36.9%, Simulation 31.3%, Strategy 24.7%, Sandbox 7.1%

  32. #32 The Parchment - For The Realm
    65% 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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  33. #33 Future Simulation World
    67% matchMixed57% of 21 reviews2024
    Dev: KANNADE
    Windows

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  34. #34 Twisty Tumble (VR)
    64% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Pixel After Pixel
    Windows

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    Why similar: Strategy 44.8%, Simulation 42.9%, Indie 12.3%

  35. #35 Potemkin
    74% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2018
    Dev: Vasily Wosck
    Windows · Mac

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    Why similar: Strategy 45.1%, Simulation 43.1%, Indie 11.8%

  36. #36 The Viceroy
    75% 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.

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  37. #37 AntQueen 3D
    72% matchMixed65% of 79 reviews2019
    Dev: Fernando DudkaPub: Les Technologies inVantage
    Windows · Mac

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  38. #38 Initiative
    62% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Indelve
    Windows · Mac

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  39. #39 VilleTown
    73% 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 43.1%, Indie 11.8%

  40. #40 Supermarket Tycoon
    73% matchMixed50% of 53 reviews2017
    Dev: Nicholas Rizzo
    Windows

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    Why similar: Strategy 45.1%, Simulation 43.1%, Indie 11.8%

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    73% matchMostly Negative34% of 44 reviews2018
    Dev: ZovGamePub: Errigar Games
    Windows

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    Why similar: Strategy 45.1%, Simulation 43.1%, Indie 11.8%

  42. #42 Prison Planet
    61% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: SpringloadedPub: Springloaded
    Windows

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    Why similar: Strategy 44.7%, Simulation 42.8%, Indie 12.5%

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    59% 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 44.6%, Simulation 42.6%, Indie 12.8%

  44. #44 Tempest Citadel
    70% matchMostly Positive71% of 63 reviews2018
    Dev: Aartform Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.2 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%, Indie 12%

  45. #45 Climatic Survival: Northern Storm
    70% match6 user reviews33% of 6 reviews2019
    Dev: Johannes Förth
    Windows · Linux

    Northern Storm is a build strategy game where a blizzard comes along and destroys your builds. After climate change caused a deadly cold storm, survival can only be achieved through strict management of resources. Remember that I am only one developer without a team, so don't expect a large game.

    Why similar: Strategy 46%, Simulation 42%, Indie 12%

  46. #46 MechoEcho
    71% 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 41.9%, Indie 12%

  47. #47 三国宏图(Great Cause Of The Three Kingdoms)
    69% matchMixed54% of 35 reviews2019
    Dev: happyzzy.com
    Windows

    "Great Cause Of The Three Kingdoms" is a strategy game based on the strategy of war and combined with simulation operation (SLG). Players will control the power of the Three Kingdoms during the game, and lead the Three Kingdoms to conquer the Three Kingdoms (or even Asia).

    Why similar: Strategy 45.9%, Simulation 42%, Indie 12%

  48. #48 Neocolonialism
    71% matchMixed57% of 44 reviews2014
    Dev: Subaltern Games, LLC
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 18 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 35%

    Buy votes, make free trade agreements, manipulate the IMF, extract wealth, ruin everything. The map is upside-down.

    Why similar: Strategy 46.7%, Simulation 41.5%, Indie 11.9%

  49. #49 Brews & Kings
    57% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Scarlet Engineering
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A roguelite city builder where you brew for a different king every run. Explore a wilderness that changes each time, raise the farms and mills that turn its ingredients into beer, and build an economy strong enough to satisfy whatever your king demands.

    Why similar: Strategy 29.3%, City Builder 26.1%, Simulation 25.6%, Medieval 16.7%, Indie 2.3%

  50. #50 Haunted Hotel: Stay in the Light
    70% 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%, Indie 12%

  51. #51 Nature Zen
    57% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Team Octane
    Windows · Linux

    Nature Zen the first game created by Team Octane. In the game the player plays as god, manipulating the terrain that animals live on. Will you create an ecosystem full of happy animals, or will everything go extinct because of a lack of food in the area.

    Why similar: Strategy 51.1%, Simulation 48.9%

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