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  1. #1 MEMORIAPOLIS
    97% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,686 reviews2025
    Dev: 5PM Studio
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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: Political Sim 20.3%, City Builder 20%, Colony Sim 19.8%, Historical 9.1%, Immersive Sim 7.7%

  2. #2 Citadelum
    96% matchVery Positive84% of 969 reviews2024
    Dev: Abylight BarcelonaPub: Abylight Studios
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    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: Rome 35.7%, City Builder 17.5%, Historical 10.6%, Economy 10.1%, Base Building 6.7%

  3. #3 Anno 117: Pax Romana
    96% matchMostly Positive70% of 11,270 reviews2025
    Dev: Ubisoft MainzPub: Ubisoft
    Windows
    Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 23.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    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 28.6%, Rome 19%, Economy 15.2%, Historical 12.4%, Strategy 7.5%

  4. #4 Roman Triumph: Survival City Builder
    95% matchVery Positive85% of 729 reviews2025
    Dev: Coreffect InteractivePub: Forklift Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    At the farthest reaches of the empire, a new Roman city is born! Manage and grow your city, please the gods, and survive against barbarians and mythological threats to achieve Roman Triumph!

    Why similar: Rome 33.9%, Colony Sim 20.2%, City Builder 16.9%, Base Building 7.5%, Medieval 7%

  5. #5 Settlement Survival
    94% matchVery Positive86% of 7,842 reviews2022
    Dev: Gleamer StudioPub: Team17
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    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: Colony Sim 27.8%, City Builder 27.8%, Medieval 13.6%, Economy 9.2%, Base Building 6.5%

  6. #6 Pharaoh™: A New Era
    94% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,128 reviews2023
    Dev: Triskell InteractivePub: Dotemu
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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: City Builder 26.3%, Colony Sim 23.5%, Economy 13.5%, Historical 12.8%, Resource Management 5.7%

  7. #7 Noble Legacy
    92% matchMostly Positive72% of 640 reviews2025
    Dev: Studio 369Pub: Ultimus Rex LLC
    Windows

    Noble Legacy is a medieval city-builder in which you rule the lands as a Noble. Build your kingdom, manage your people, defend your realm, and master a deep economy, alone or with friends in co-op, every decision is yours. What kind of ruler will you be?

    Why similar: Colony Sim 19.1%, Political Sim 18.3%, City Builder 16.4%, Economy 11.5%, Medieval 9.5%

  8. #8 Imperium Romanum Gold Edition
    93% matchVery Positive85% of 472 reviews2008
    Dev: Haemimont GamesPub: Kalypso Media Digital
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    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: Rome 35.1%, Colony Sim 23.1%, City Builder 20.7%, Strategy 9.2%, Simulation 6.8%

  9. #9 Nova Roma
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 670 reviews2026
    Dev: Lion ShieldPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows · Mac

    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: Colony Sim 23.1%, City Builder 20.8%, Historical 14.1%, Economy 14%, Base Building 10.1%

  10. #10 Empire City Simulator
    91% matchMixed61% of 75 reviews2024
    Dev: Red Brix Wall
    Windows

    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: Rome 34.1%, City Builder 19.2%, Historical 12.1%, Isometric 10.1%, Economy 9.1%

  11. #11 Dawn of Man
    90% matchVery Positive87% of 17,635 reviews2019
    Dev: Madruga Works
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 29.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Command a settlement of ancient humans, guide them through the ages in their struggle for survival. Hunt, gather, craft tools, fight, research new techs and face the challenges the environment will throw at you.

    Why similar: City Builder 36.8%, Colony Sim 35.7%, Historical 8.6%, Strategy 5.5%, Economy 5.5%

  12. #12 Pax Augusta
    89% matchMostly Positive72% of 626 reviews2025
    Dev: Roger GassmannPub: Senatis
    Windows

    Pax Augusta is probably the most authentic ancient city-building simulation. Build flourishing cities and look after your citizens. Earn gold with production and trade of goods and build impressive monuments. Strengthen your influence and become a Roman emperor!

    Why similar: Rome 42.1%, City Builder 19.3%, Historical 12.7%, Simulation 7.2%, Strategy 6.4%

  13. #13 Land of the Vikings
    88% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,203 reviews2023
    Dev: Laps GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Land of the Vikings is a survival colony sim game. Build and lead your village, and expand it into a thriving city. A wise Jarl must manage resources, survive harsh conditions, and guide their fellow Vikings to work together through social conflict. Skál!

    Why similar: Colony Sim 29.2%, City Builder 23.7%, Economy 11.9%, Historical 10.8%, Base Building 7.9%

  14. #14 Grand Ages: Rome
    89% matchMostly Positive75% of 806 reviews2009
    Dev: Haemimont GamesPub: Kalypso Media Digital
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    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: Rome 42.5%, City Builder 27.7%, Historical 14.2%, Strategy 9.2%, Simulation 5.9%

  15. #15 Pioneers of Pagonia
    86% matchVery Positive82% of 5,204 reviews2025
    Dev: Envision Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    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: Colony Sim 25.1%, City Builder 20.1%, Economy 14.2%, Medieval 11.2%, Base Building 9.9%

  16. #16 Ancient Cities
    87% matchMixed63% of 2,108 reviews2023
    Dev: Uncasual Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    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 26.7%, Colony Sim 16.5%, Historical 14.6%, Economy 10.4%, Immersive Sim 8.9%

  17. #17 Summa Expeditionis
    86% matchMostly Positive74% of 227 reviews2024
    Dev: Lobico GamesPub: Megalevel
    Windows

    Summa Expeditionis is a colony sim and base building game set in ancient Roman Empire. Follow the career of a Roman soldier from Legionnaire to Centurion. Build and manage your camp, recruit more soldiers and face the barbarians for the glory of Rome.

    Why similar: Rome 32.4%, Colony Sim 23.8%, City Builder 14.8%, Historical 9.9%, Base Building 9.2%

  18. #18 House of Legacy
    85% matchVery Positive83% of 3,616 reviews2025
    Dev: S3 StudioPub: Thermite Games
    Windows
    Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Step into the shoes of a fallen clan leader, starting with nothing but a crumbling estate and a handful of hopes, rising through careful planning, trade, and diplomacy to become one of the most powerful families in the land. Now it’s time to forge a legendary dynasty that leaves its mark on history.

    Why similar: City Builder 31.9%, Economy 19.6%, Historical 15.4%, Base Building 11.7%, Resource Management 7.8%

  19. #19 Norland
    84% matchVery Positive82% of 9,662 reviews2024
    Dev: Long JauntPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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: Colony Sim 24.6%, City Builder 20.4%, Economy 13.8%, Historical 13.6%, Base Building 9.9%

  20. #20 Foundation
    82% matchVery Positive86% of 23,481 reviews2025
    Dev: Polymorph Games
    Windows
    Median: 11.0 hrsMean: 26.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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 37.6%, Medieval 13.4%, Colony Sim 12.9%, Economy 10.8%, Simulation 5.8%

  21. #21 Republic of Pirates
    84% matchMostly Positive72% of 476 reviews2024
    Dev: Crazy Goat GamesPub: PQube
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    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: City Builder 25.2%, Colony Sim 25%, Historical 10.1%, Economy 9%, Resource Management 7.8%

  22. #22 Kingdoms Reborn
    83% matchVery Positive91% of 9,531 reviews2020
    Dev: Earthshine
    Windows
    Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 24.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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 32.9%, Colony Sim 25.4%, Economy 10.6%, Base Building 10%, Medieval 8.1%

  23. #23 Blacksmith Master
    82% matchVery Positive84% of 2,485 reviews2025
    Dev: Untitled StudioPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Manage your own medieval smithy in Blacksmith Master and supervise the entire process from mining ores and gems to designing and selling finished products. Forge everything from weapons and armor to tools and cooking utensils to fund your craft and become the Blacksmith Master.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 28.5%, City Builder 23.7%, Economy 15.4%, Base Building 11.6%, Resource Management 7.8%

  24. #24 Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
    81% matchVery Positive91% of 25,183 reviews2024
    Dev: 3DivisionPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 73.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    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: Colony Sim 23.4%, City Builder 22.3%, Economy 13.9%, Historical 13.7%, Base Building 9.8%

  25. #25 Farthest Frontier
    78% matchVery Positive87% of 23,648 reviews2025
    Dev: Crate Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 26.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Protect and guide your people as you forge a town from untamed wilderness at the edge of the known world. Harvest raw materials, hunt, fish and farm to survive. Produce crafted items to trade, consume, equip and fight with as you battle for your survival against the elements and outside threats.

    Why similar: City Builder 20%, Colony Sim 20%, Economy 12.1%, Historical 11.8%, Medieval 9.7%

  26. #26 Tlatoani: Aztec Cities
    80% matchVery Positive86% of 107 reviews2024
    Dev: Perspective GamesPub: Paradox Arc
    Windows

    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: Colony Sim 25%, City Builder 21.3%, Historical 14.2%, Economy 12.4%, Isometric 10.2%

  27. #27 Surviving the Aftermath
    81% matchMostly Positive71% of 4,513 reviews2021
    Dev: Iceflake StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Survive and thrive in a post-apocalyptic future — resources are scarce, but opportunity calls! Build the ultimate disaster proof colony, protect your colonists, and restore civilization to a devastated world.

    Why similar: City Builder 35%, Colony Sim 31.2%, Base Building 10.5%, Strategy 9.7%, Simulation 8.6%

  28. #28 New Cycle
    79% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,783 reviews2024
    Dev: Core EngagePub: Daedalic Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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: Colony Sim 32.2%, City Builder 29.4%, Base Building 12.3%, Resource Management 8.1%, Strategy 7%

  29. #29 Manor Lords
    77% matchVery Positive85% of 85,453 reviews2024
    Dev: Slavic MagicPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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: Colony Sim 24.1%, City Builder 20.2%, Economy 14.1%, Historical 13.9%, Base Building 9.9%

  30. #30 City Tales - Medieval Era
    76% matchVery Positive90% of 542 reviews2026
    Dev: Irregular ShapesPub: Firesquid
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    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 31.1%, Economy 19.3%, Narration 14.5%, Medieval 9.7%, Resource Management 8.1%

  31. #31 Patron
    78% matchMostly Positive72% of 3,136 reviews2021
    Dev: Overseer Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    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: Colony Sim 27.8%, City Builder 24.1%, Economy 9.9%, Medieval 8.3%, Historical 7.9%

  32. #32 Celestial Empire
    75% matchVery Positive89% of 615 reviews2025
    Dev: President StudioPub: PlayWay S.A.
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Forge an empire under the watchful eyes of the gods! Take care of your people, develop efficient production chains and trade with other landlords. Ensure their survival through harsh winters and disasters.

    Why similar: City Builder 28%, Economy 19.6%, Historical 18.7%, Resource Management 7.7%, Strategy 6.9%

  33. #33 Romopolis
    79% matchMostly Positive78% of 147 reviews2016
    Dev: Lonely Troops
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Casual city building. Become an architect. Manage the small polis. Construct an idyllic ancient Roman city with plenty of houses. Work your way to the top through the campaign mode, or create your own scenarios.

    Why similar: Rome 38.9%, Colony Sim 34.4%, City Builder 10.5%, Simulation 7.3%, Isometric 5%

  34. #34 Primitive Society Simulator
    76% matchVery Positive83% of 687 reviews2024
    Dev: YSH BigDovePub: YSH Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    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: Colony Sim 30.2%, City Builder 25%, Historical 15.6%, Base Building 11.9%, Resource Management 5.4%

  35. #35 Caesar™ IV
    77% matchMostly Positive71% of 844 reviews2016
    Dev: Tilted Mill Entertainment, Inc.Pub: Activision
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    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: Rome 37%, City Builder 35.2%, Historical 11.6%, Strategy 9.6%, Simulation 6.6%

  36. #36 Yield! Fall of Rome
    74% matchMostly Positive72% of 258 reviews2025
    Dev: BillionworldsPub: Daedalic Entertainment
    Windows · Mac

    Forge your Kingdom amidst the Ruins of Rome in this turn-based 4X strategy game! As the world crumbles, rebuild civilization and shape your people’s destiny. Unleash your strategic prowess, conquer provinces, and crush all who stand in your way.

    Why similar: City Builder 41.4%, Historical 26.6%, Medieval 21.6%, Strategy 10.4%

  37. #37 Laysara: Summit Kingdom
    73% matchVery Positive83% of 1,314 reviews2026
    Dev: Quite OK GamesPub: Future Friends Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    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: Colony Sim 25.6%, City Builder 23.6%, Economy 11.9%, Immersive Sim 9.9%, Base Building 9.7%

  38. #38 Noble Fates
    75% matchVery Positive83% of 1,455 reviews2021
    Dev: Xobermon, LLC
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Harness your Demigod powers to lead a group from rags to riches in this 3D Fantasy Kingdom Management Sim with RPG elements. Command from the sky or take control in 3rd Person to BUILD, BATTLE, and RULE. Navigate a world of interesting Nobles, earn their respect, and decide their Fates.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 30.8%, City Builder 24.5%, Medieval 11.8%, Base Building 11.5%, Character Customization 8.1%

  39. #39 Whiskerwood
    71% matchVery Positive93% of 2,769 reviews2025
    Dev: Minakata DynamicsPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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: Colony Sim 24.5%, City Builder 20.7%, Economy 13.7%, Historical 13.6%, Base Building 10%

  40. #40 Going Medieval
    70% matchVery Positive89% of 20,287 reviews2026
    Dev: Foxy VoxelPub: Mythwright
    Windows
    Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 30.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Build and manage your own castle settlement in a land reclaimed by wilderness. With detailed management, survival strategy, and a moddable sandbox world, Going Medieval challenges you to build the mightiest colony this side of the apocalypse.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 26.1%, City Builder 20.7%, Economy 14.7%, Historical 14%, Base Building 10.4%

  41. #41 Ostriv
    72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 7,359 reviews2020
    Dev: yevhen8
    Windows
    Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 36.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 22.4%, Colony Sim 21.5%, Historical 12.6%, Economy 10.3%, Base Building 8.2%

  42. #42 Imperator: Rome
    73% matchMixed65% of 26,771 reviews2019
    Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 37.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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: Rome 42.8%, Political Sim 22.8%, Historical 13.5%, Strategy 8.5%, Economy 6%

  43. #43 Polismos
    72% matchMostly Positive74% of 50 reviews2024
    Dev: Composition GS
    Windows

    Polismos is a city builder set in ancient Greece. To ensure your city's prosperity you will need to care for your people, trade valuable resources, enact wise policies, and maybe even dominate other cities.

    Why similar: Historical 30.7%, Base Building 18.5%, City Builder 18.4%, Economy 9.1%, Simulation 8.7%

  44. #44 Life is Feudal: Forest Village
    73% matchMixed66% of 5,984 reviews2017
    Dev: MindillusionPub: Bitbox Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 30.8 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    LiF:Forest Village is a city builder with survival aspects in a realistic harsh medieval world. Shape, build and expand your settlement, grow various food to prevent your villagers from avitaminosis and starvation. Possess them for additional micromanagement or simply to wander around.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 38.9%, City Builder 34.4%, Medieval 9.6%, Resource Management 6.9%, Strategy 5.2%

  45. #45 Aztecs: The Last Sun
    71% matchMostly Positive78% of 98 reviews2025
    Dev: Play2Chill S.A.Pub: Toplitz Productions
    Windows

    Rule Tenochtitlan in this survival city-builder where gods decide your fate. Expand the capital, perform sacred rituals, and withstand the coming darkness. Build, grow, sacrifice, survive - or watch the last sun set forever.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 20.4%, City Builder 17.8%, Economy 11.8%, Historical 11%, Immersive Sim 8.6%

  46. #46 Empire Architect
    74% matchMixed65% of 171 reviews2017
    Dev: Batholith Entertainment
    Windows

    Empire Architect is an ancient city-building real time strategy game, with elements from grand strategies sprinkled in for good measure. The levels are procedurally generated, and you have limited control over your subjects

    Why similar: City Builder 23.9%, Rome 22.3%, Economy 10.8%, Historical 7.5%, Simulation 6.4%

  47. #47 Builders of Greece
    71% matchMixed56% of 562 reviews2025
    Dev: BLUM EntertainmentPub: CreativeForge Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    Immerse yourself in the beautifully recreated golden age of Hellenic city-states. Builders of Greece is a city management game that lets you display your strategic and economic mastery. Build your Polis from scratch, make meaningful decisions, trade, fight and expand to become the ultimate ruler.

    Why similar: City Builder 33.6%, Historical 16.4%, Economy 15.1%, Immersive Sim 10.4%, Base Building 8.3%

  48. #48 Settlements Rising
    69% matchVery Positive82% of 412 reviews2025
    Dev: The Catalyst Crew
    Windows

    Settlements Rising is a medieval city building and colony management game. It offers a lively colony experience with simulated villagers, dozens of professions and resources, natural disasters, and raids, while providing full control over the colony through trade, production chains and datas.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 29.5%, City Builder 25.9%, Medieval 10.8%, Base Building 8%, Economy 7.8%

  49. #49 WW2 Rebuilder
    70% matchVery Positive85% of 1,515 reviews2023
    Dev: Madnetic Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Build the new future of Europe! Flip, renovate, repair and rebuild places destroyed during World War 2. Get to know the history and stories of civilians. Play an immersive building simulator with grappling storytelling.

    Why similar: City Builder 38.9%, Immersive Sim 18.2%, Base Building 17.8%, Resource Management 12.4%, Simulation 10.3%

  50. #50 City idle
    70% matchMostly Positive72% of 214 reviews2023
    Dev: Grest Games OÜ
    Windows

    Experience a city-building game, where the citizens are fully simulated and every decision you make impacts their lives. From the Stone Age to the Iron Age and beyond, watch your civilization evolve and progress under your guidance.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 39.1%, Immersive Sim 15.1%, Economy 15%, Strategy 8.8%, Simulation 8.8%

  51. #51 After Inc: Revival
    67% matchVery Positive80% of 1,165 reviews2025
    Dev: Ndemic Creations
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Can you rebuild civilisation after a zombie apocalypse? From the creator of Plague Inc. comes a unique blend of strategic simulation, survival city builder and ‘mini 4X’. Build settlements, harvest resources and shape society as you lead Humanity out of the darkness.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 36%, City Builder 28.1%, Base Building 10.9%, Resource Management 7.4%, Simulation 6.2%

  52. #52 Medieval Legacy
    68% matchVery Positive85% of 62 reviews2025
    Dev: Ninetoplay
    Windows

    Start as a humble commoner and guide your family through generations in this family sim meets city builder. Climb the ranks of society to become the most influential family in the land. With wit, strategy, and a bit of luck, build your legacy - just try not to trip over your ambition!

    Why similar: Political Sim 22.4%, Economy 18.6%, Historical 16.1%, Medieval 14.7%, Resource Management 6.1%

  53. #53 Celestial Empire: Prologue
    67% matchVery Positive85% of 370 reviews2025
    Dev: President Studio
    Windows

    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: Colony Sim 25.3%, City Builder 21.1%, Historical 12.7%, Economy 10.9%, Base Building 8.1%

  54. #54 Epoch Cycle
    67% matchMostly Positive75% of 63 reviews2026
    Dev: GeometricUniverse
    Windows

    Apocalypse is Not the End, It's Your Beginning. Become the supreme leader of a civilization in an apocalyptic world. Every collapse fuels the rise of a new era—your choices will forge a legacy across four monumental epochs.

    Why similar: Political Sim 37%, City Builder 30.7%, Base Building 11.4%, Choices Matter 7.2%, Strategy 5.4%

  55. #55 El Dorado: The Golden City Builder
    69% matchMixed56% of 106 reviews2024
    Dev: Hobo BunchPub: Gameparic
    Windows

    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: Colony Sim 25.6%, City Builder 21.4%, Economy 13.1%, Historical 12.4%, Base Building 9.5%

  56. #56 Humanica
    65% matchVery Positive95% of 121 reviews2026
    Dev: PanfachDev
    Windows

    Humanica is a city-builder game about an ancient settlement, featuring vast technological development. Experience the journey from sticks and stones to iron tools and windmills!

    Why similar: City Builder 25.6%, Colony Sim 24.3%, Historical 13.7%, Base Building 10.1%, Medieval 8.3%

  57. #57 Nebuchadnezzar
    68% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,793 reviews2021
    Dev: Nepos GamesPub: Astra Logical
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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 29.4%, Economy 16.9%, Colony Sim 16.5%, Historical 12.6%, Isometric 10.7%

  58. #58 Anno 1404 - History Edition
    68% matchVery Positive82% of 3,444 reviews2020
    Dev: Ubisoft MainzPub: Ubisoft
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 31.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%

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

    Why similar: City Builder 35%, Colony Sim 20%, Political Sim 13.9%, Strategy 9.3%, Simulation 7.1%

  59. #59 Floodland
    69% matchMixed56% of 1,062 reviews2022
    Dev: Vile MonarchPub: Ravenscourt
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 22.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    A society survival game set in a world destroyed by climate change. Explore, scavenge and build a city to unite the clans. Conflicting cultures and limited resources mean you need to make tough choices; have you got what it takes to lead your people into a new era of humanity?

    Why similar: Colony Sim 25.8%, Political Sim 21.8%, City Builder 19.4%, Narration 8.9%, Resource Management 6.5%

  60. #60 Warlord: Britannia
    66% matchVery Positive88% of 1,838 reviews2022
    Dev: Darkmatter Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Lead a Roman expeditionary force into the heart of Ancient Britain! Recruit, promote, and upgrade your legionaries while constructing a series of fortified marching camps. Use Roman tactics and strategies to conquer the entire island and become Warlord!

    Why similar: Rome 55.2%, Historical 17.7%, Base Building 13%, Strategy 7.2%, Resource Management 3.8%

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