- #1 Empire Water Works
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Harman Motor Works
Windows
Empire Water Works is a steam engine simulator based in a water pumping station. Operate and maintain your pumping station day and night, maintain city water pressure and fulfill contracts. Interact with realistic steam, coal-firing, and audio simulation in a vintage setting.
Why similar: Immersive Sim 24.3%, Simulation 21%, Realistic 18.1%, Management 17.2%, Resource Management 15.9%
- #2 Global Fortune
96% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: 9th Floor ArcadePub: 9th Floor Arcade Inc
Windows · Mac
Global Fortune is a business management game on a global scale. Build and manage a global supply chain, take advantage of regional specialties in production, and ship your products around the world to maximize your profits. How large can your corporate empire be?
Why similar: Simulation 37.8%, Strategy 36.9%, Management 14.1%, Resource Management 11.2%
- #3 Airport Master
96% matchMostly Negative26% of 58 reviews2017
Dev: STICLI Games
Windows
Very detailed game about airport management and aviation in general, including Real World aircraft, procedures, IFR\VFR traffic, ATC, resources, upgrades and sounds! Enjoy the Ultimate Airport Management Experience!
Why similar: Simulation 40.1%, Strategy 37.9%, Management 22%
- #4 The Terminal 2
95% matchMostly Negative26% of 176 reviews2014
Dev: FrameLineNetwork
Windows
'The Terminal 2' game is a realistic airport management game. Land, park, unload, load, fuel and take off your fleet. The better you play the more planes you get every game-day. Expand your airport with more jetways, runways and terminal buildings. Connect the local transportation to get more passengers to your Terminal complex.
Why similar: Simulation 44%, Strategy 40.1%, Management 15.9%
- #5 Wall Street Tycoon
94% matchMixed41% of 131 reviews2019
Dev: Red Fox Studios
Windows
Wall Street Tycoon is a business simulation game where you’re the CEO of a new investment company. Your job is to grow the company, hire employees, and manage the business!
Why similar: Simulation 38.3%, Strategy 36.2%, Management 18.9%, Indie 4.9%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #6 Hard Work
94% matchMostly Negative25% of 12 reviews2018
Dev: ZarioSide
Windows · Mac · Linux
Hard Work is a 3D factory simulation game.
Why similar: Simulation 36%, Strategy 34%, Management 13.4%, Resource Management 11.7%, Indie 4.8%
- #7 Smartphone Tycoon
93% matchMixed53% of 1,658 reviews2019
Dev: Roastery Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
«Smartphone Tycoon» — unique business simulator. Create your own company for the production of smartphones! Your main goal will be to achieve worldwide recognition and take the company to the temple of fame of the global market.
Why similar: Simulation 36.9%, Strategy 31.1%, Management 26.7%, Indie 4%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #8 Arzt Simulator
92% matchMostly Negative27% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: NEBEN
Windows
Arzt Simulator - Nimm die Rolle eines Arztes ein und behandle erfolgreich Deine Patienten. Messe den Blutdruck, horche die Lunge ab, fertige Röntgenbilder an und vieles mehr. Stelle die richtige Diagnose und heile Deine Patienten mit der richtigen Therapie!
Why similar: Simulation 48.8%, Management 17.6%, Realistic 15.8%, Strategy 15.8%, Singleplayer 2%
- #9 Farm Frontier
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AgileSpherePub: ...
Windows
Dive into an immersive experience where you can create, manage and develop your own farm while exploring essential aspects of agriculture, construction, management, nature, and economy.
Why similar: Simulation 28.8%, Strategy 24.9%, Immersive Sim 19.7%, Realistic 11%, Management 9.6%
- #10 No Pineapple Left Behind
91% matchMixed51% of 43 reviews2016
Dev: Subaltern Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dehumanize kids and make money.
Why similar: Strategy 37%, Simulation 35%, Management 23.5%, Indie 4.5%
- #11 EV Station Simulator
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ZeroEmission GamesPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Become the owner of an electric vehicle charging station. Serve customers, do minor car repairs, invest in renewable energy sources and manage energy consumption.
Why similar: Immersive Sim 27.1%, Simulation 19.9%, Resource Management 15.3%, Management 14.9%, Strategy 14.6%
- #12 Party Tycoon
91% matchMixed48% of 392 reviews2017
Dev: Pinokl GamesPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Manage your dream nightclub in Party Hard Tycoon, a business simulation game where you're tasked with throwing the most profitable party ever. It takes place in the same universe as tinyBuild's 2015 hit Party Hard.
Why similar: Simulation 43%, Strategy 36.6%, Management 15.4%, Indie 5%
- #13 Lumbermill
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BW Games
Windows
Build, Manage and Maintain a Lumber Mill deep in the Forest!
Why similar: Simulation 41.7%, Strategy 37.3%, Management 15.3%, Indie 5.7%
- #14 Anime Studio Saga
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Night Llama Games
Windows
Embark on Anime Studio Saga! Go from a Manga Artist living with your mom to establishing your anime studio, create chart-topping series, developing talent, and pioneer new stories. Ascend to industry leadership, captivating a global fanbase as the unparalleled anime visionary!
Why similar: Simulation 40.8%, Strategy 34.8%, Management 20.7%, Singleplayer 2%, Indie 1.7%
- #15 AstronTycoon
87% matchMostly Positive72% of 54 reviews2018
Dev: ANG People s.r.o.
Windows
Take the role of an astronomer exploring the depths of the universe. Build large telescopes to explore distant stars. Discover a habitable planet or an unknown anomaly in a far corner of the galaxy. Get scientific grants, publish your results and explore new technologies.
Why similar: Simulation 43.6%, Strategy 39.8%, Management 11%, Indie 5.6%
- #16 Game Tycoon 1.5
88% matchOverwhelmingly Negative15% of 663 reviews2014
Dev: Sunlight Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Welcome to the Game Industry!The year is 1982. Three young entrepreneurs discover the computer and potential to strike it rich in the Games Industry! Their love for computer games is a common bond that they all share but they are also in fierce competition with one another in a race to build a successful Games Development House…They...
Why similar: Simulation 53.6%, Strategy 28.3%, Management 18.1%
- #17 Vegas: Make It Big™
86% matchMostly Positive73% of 165 reviews2006
Dev: DeepredPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 55.9 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Develop a state-of-the art Las Vegas resort complex, using all the money and management skill you can. Customers on the living, breathing Las Vegas boulevard are Notoriously hard to satisfy - can you win the hearts and wallets of Vegas? Amazing real-time 3D graphics show off your resort to the max.
Why similar: Strategy 40.9%, Management 32.1%, Simulation 27%
- #18 Weedcraft Inc
84% matchVery Positive80% of 1,667 reviews2019
Dev: Vile MonarchPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Weedcraft Inc explores the business of producing, breeding and selling weed in America, delving deep into the financial, political and cultural aspects of the country's complex relationship with this troublesome and promising plant.
Why similar: Simulation 39%, Strategy 32.3%, Management 18.4%, Indie 4.2%, Realistic 2.5%
- #19 Zoo Park
85% matchMixed57% of 313 reviews2014
Dev: ExcaliburPub: Excalibur Publishing
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 25%
Care for over 40 different animals from all four corners of the Earth whilst running a professional programme of rescue, rehabilitation, research and conservation.
Why similar: Simulation 34.3%, Strategy 24.2%, Management 20.8%, Immersive Sim 11%, Resource Management 4.6%
- #20 Bitcoin Mining Empire Tycoon
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 5Wolf
Windows
Bitcoin, Blockchain, Cryptoeconomics, Mining, Hashrate... You might have already heard of it all somewhere, haven’t you? They appear more and more frequently in the News. Is it the beginning of cryptocurrency era? Will the global economy change?
Why similar: Simulation 33.4%, Strategy 30.1%, Management 21%, Resource Management 9.5%, Indie 4%
- #21 Industry Empire
84% matchMostly Negative34% of 242 reviews2014
Dev: ActalogicPub: rondomedia GmbH
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
An entire industrial empire under your control. Have you always dreamed of swimming in money? In “Industry Empire” you are the boss of all bosses.
Why similar: Simulation 43.4%, Strategy 36.8%, Management 19.8%
- #22 Tube Tycoon
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 600 reviews2018
Dev: Teal Fire
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The only game of its kind where you can feel like a real internet celebrity! Record videos, interact with your subscribers, buy better equipment and gain fame!
Why similar: Simulation 36.6%, Strategy 32.2%, Management 25%, Indie 4.2%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #23 Fruit Mart Simulator
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Reality Fantasy
Windows
Run your own fruit store! Restock fresh fruits, design your store layout, and manage daily sales. Keep customers happy and grow your business into the most popular produce shop in town!
Why similar: Simulation 31%, Immersive Sim 25.3%, Management 17.6%, Resource Management 11.8%, Strategy 11.3%
- #24 Smooth Operators
83% matchMostly Positive71% of 289 reviews2014
Dev: Heydeck Games
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Smooth Operators is an advanced simulation where you take control of a call center company and lead it to financial success! Watch your company become alive and grow while your building reach the highest skyline. What type of CEO will you be?
Why similar: Simulation 35%, Strategy 30.3%, Management 29.6%, Indie 4%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #25 Gatekeeper Simulator: Inner Circle
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Revolt Entertainment
Windows
You guard the gate of a secret society. Every visitor lies, some better than others. Inspect, decide, and live with the consequences of who you let inside.
Why similar: Simulation 27.4%, Realistic 14.6%, Strategy 14.6%, Immersive Sim 14.1%, Management 11.8%
- #26 Smartphone Tycoon - Lite
82% matchMixed49% of 59 reviews2020
Dev: Roastery Games
Windows
«Smartphone Tycoon - Lite» — unique business simulator. Create your own company for the production of smartphones! Your main goal will be to achieve worldwide recognition and take the company to the temple of fame of the global market.
Why similar: Simulation 44.2%, Strategy 41.3%, Management 6.5%, Indie 5.8%, Atmospheric 1.6%
- #27 The Con Simulator
81% matchNegative15% of 27 reviews2021
Dev: Dreampunk Helix
Windows · Mac
The Con Simulator is a simulation game for players who are dreaming about organizing their own comic con! (。・ω・)ノ゙
Why similar: Simulation 43.8%, Strategy 39.5%, Management 11.5%, Indie 5.3%
- #28 Pack and Ship: Warehouse Simulator
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Midnight Entertainment
Windows
Build your logistics empire from the ground up. Choose the most profitable contracts, optimize your warehouse layout for maximum efficiency, and upgrade your equipment. Balance risk and reward as you adapt your strategy to a shifting market. Every lift, every pallet, and every decision counts.
Why similar: Simulation 35.3%, Immersive Sim 28.2%, Realistic 18.5%, Management 17%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #29 Tavern Tycoon - Dragon's Hangover
78% matchMixed67% of 832 reviews2019
Dev: Terapoly
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Run your fantasy RPG tavern - let travellers take shelter for the night and serve 'em the best mead of their life with a good dose of humor.
Why similar: Management 36.1%, Simulation 34.5%, Strategy 26.3%, Indie 3.2%
- #30 Pawnshop Tycoon
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Almighty Games
Windows
Start with a garage full of old junk and expand to a thriving business. Manage sales and train staff to automate redundant tasks. Relocate or expand your shop with many options across the city. Learn all the ins and outs of becoming a big city Pawnshop Tycoon!
Why similar: Simulation 42.9%, Strategy 40.6%, Management 16.5%
- #31 Holy Potatoes! What the Hell?!
79% matchMixed55% of 198 reviews2017
Dev: Daylight StudiosPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 25.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Holy Potatoes! What the Hell?! is a whacky hell-themed cooking management sim where you take on the role of a chef in an Afterlife populated by potatoes!
Why similar: Simulation 42.2%, Strategy 38%, Management 14.4%, Indie 5.3%
- #32 Worldless: Mercenaries
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Owtsider Games
Windows
Worldless: Mercenaries is a fantasy-themed strategy and management game. Recruit, hire, equip and manage your mercenaries. Send them to explore the world, hunt treasures and trade among cities. They might find a dragon - or be found.
Why similar: Simulation 40.2%, Strategy 39.3%, Management 7.7%, Resource Management 6.7%, Indie 5.3%
- #33 Tinseltown Tycoon
77% matchMostly Positive71% of 24 reviews2020
Dev: Caffeinedependent Software
Windows
Tinseltown Tycoon is a management and simulation game that puts you at the head of an obscure film production studio. With control over all aspects of studio operations and the movie production pipeline you can lead your studio to industry domination, financial ruin, or anything in between.
Why similar: Simulation 39.9%, Strategy 35.3%, Management 19.6%, Indie 5.3%
- #34 Shop Manager : Video Game Tycoon
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 69 reviews2019
Dev: Faritengames
Windows
In Shop manager: video game tycoon your uncle entrusts you his video game shop. Your goal is to make it profitable so that one day you can inherit your business.
Why similar: Simulation 36%, Strategy 34%, Management 25.2%, Indie 4.8%
- #35 Luxury Hotel Emporium
77% matchNegative13% of 23 reviews2015
Dev: United Independent Entertainment
Windows
Who does not dream of luxury and wealth? In “Luxury Hotel Emporium” this dream is within one’s reach. Start as a small hotelier with a bed and breakfast and rise to an international economy magnate with deluxe hotels all across Europe.
Why similar: Simulation 29.4%, Strategy 25.4%, Management 18.8%, Immersive Sim 18.5%, Resource Management 7.1%
- #36 CoffeeBiz Tycoon
74% matchMixed64% of 66 reviews2018
Dev: The Sociopath Software
Windows
CoffeeBiz tycoon is a mix of entrepreneurship fun and complicated business simulation. Start your first coffee kiosk, brew, expand, hire, deal with competitors, build a well-known brand, risk, and do everything else needed to build prosperous and profitable business.
Why similar: Simulation 30%, Management 24.6%, Strategy 24.5%, Realistic 8.4%, Resource Management 8.2%
- #37 Spice Road
75% matchMixed68% of 69 reviews2014
Dev: Aartform Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Strategy, trade and empire building on the old Silk Road. Spice Road is a town building, social and economic simulation game full of original challenges.
Why similar: Simulation 42.1%, Strategy 41.6%, Management 11.5%, Indie 4.8%
- #38 Airport Simulator 2019
74% matchMostly Negative29% of 153 reviews2018
Dev: KittehfacePub: Toplitz
Windows
Airport Simulator 2019 places you as the manager of a major international airport. Your duties range from planning and allocating personnel to procuring and maintaining a vehicle fleet, facility maintenance and handling ever larger aircraft from a variety of airlines.
Why similar: Simulation 53.7%, Strategy 46.3%
- #39 EEP Train Simulator Mission
73% 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 53.7%, Strategy 46.3%
- #40 IndustrySim Virtual Platform
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: IndustrySim Ltd.
Windows
IndustrySim Virtual Platform is an award-winning, industry-themed serious game about constructing, operating and managing an industrial environment. The professional-level simulation engine, along with real-life events and gamification, enables you to learn and experiment while having a lot of gameplay fun.
Why similar: Simulation 51.4%, Strategy 48.6%
- #41 Soviet Monsters: Ekranoplans
73% matchMostly Negative38% of 34 reviews2016
Dev: santasco.comPub: IV Productions
Windows
You are in charge of the day to day running of the Ekranoplan program. Manage resources and staff to keep your craft operational. When a mission arrives from on high you must be ready to face the challenge and pilot your Ekranoplan / command the crew to a successful and glorious outcome!
Why similar: Simulation 54.2%, Strategy 45.8%
- #42 Carpe Deal 'Em
72% match9 user reviews56% of 9 reviews2016
Dev: DDD Wares
Windows · Linux
Carpe Deal 'Em is a life simulator / card game hybrid, with elements from the visual novel / CYOA genres.
Why similar: Simulation 52.7%, Strategy 47.3%
- #43 Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific
72% 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 52.6%, Strategy 47.4%
- #44 Nightclub Emporium
73% matchNegative7% of 15 reviews2015
Dev: United Independent Entertainment
Windows
Start your own enterprising odyssey and turn night into day as the boss of your very own Nightclub Emporium!
Why similar: Simulation 54.6%, Strategy 45.4%
- #45 Traffic Giant
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 164 reviews2018
Dev: QLOCPub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Traffic Giant is an amazing simulation game that brings public transport on the right track.
Why similar: Simulation 52.6%, Strategy 47.4%
- #46 Cosmic Buddies Town
71% 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 52.6%, Strategy 47.4%
- #47 Nature Zen
66% 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: Simulation 51.4%, Strategy 48.6%
- #48 The Race for the White House 2016
71% 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 52.6%, Strategy 47.4%
- #49 Hotel Giant
69% matchMostly Positive71% of 24 reviews2019
Dev: QLOCPub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Become the ultimate hotel-mogul! You now have the chance to prove your managerial and planning skills in the hotel industry.
Why similar: Simulation 52%, Strategy 48%
- #50 Wars of Succession
69% matchPositive84% of 37 reviews2018
Dev: AgeodPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Ageod’s Wars of Succession is a new game designed to cover two major wars that consumed Europe at the eve of the 18th Century.
Why similar: Simulation 52%, Strategy 48%
- #51 Arcadecraft
69% matchMixed56% of 152 reviews2014
Dev: Firebase Industries Ltd.
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Enter the exciting world of Arcade ownership! Play through the 1980's arcade revolution by buying arcade machines for your customers to play! Customize your arcade to increase its popularity! Manage your finances, capitalize on newly released games, but beware the pitfalls that could bankrupt you!
Why similar: Simulation 39.9%, Strategy 34.7%, Management 20.1%, Indie 5.3%
- #52 Noble In Exile / 落魄之家
68% matchMixed50% of 12 reviews2019
Dev: LemoNeko Software
Windows
As one of a once noble family, design and build your own ancient Chinese town using your remaining resources and influence. Plan and manage every industry and every store individually. Casual on simulation, hardcore on management.
Why similar: Simulation 51.4%, Strategy 48.6%
- #53 Sunny Blooms Garden Center
61% matchMixed57% of 14 reviews2026
Dev: Mojosoft LtdPub: Rockgame S.A.
Windows
Create your dream garden center! Design, decorate and stock it with stunning plants to wow customers and earn top ratings. Manage staff, suppliers, and finances to stay ahead of the competition. Take control of stock management, interact with cash registers and experience the day-to-day operations.
Why similar: Simulation 34.1%, Management 20%, Resource Management 16.1%, Realistic 15.2%, Immersive Sim 13.1%
- #54 M.U.D. TV
70% matchMixed41% of 190 reviews2010
Dev: Realmforge StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Always wanted to see if you can hack the day-to-day life of a TV producer? Here's your chance! M.U.D. TV is your ticket to the weird wild world of television.
Why similar: Simulation 52.1%, Strategy 47.9%
- #55 Conflict of Heroes: Awakening the Bear
68% matchMixed59% of 39 reviews2016
Dev: Western Civilization SoftwarePub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
This exciting new release is a faithful adaptation of the renowned Conflict of Heroes board game that won the Origins Historical Game of the Year, Charles Roberts Wargame of the Year and the James F. Dunnigan Design Elegance Award, as well as many others!
Why similar: Simulation 51.4%, Strategy 48.6%
- #56 Electric Car Tycoon
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vittorio Banfi
Windows · Mac · Linux
In Electric Car Tycoon you get to start the electric car revolution with your own car company. Start with an experimental model in your garage and grow your company to hundreds of factories and workers around the world. Research new technologies and improve your models. Create the best electric car
Why similar: Simulation 49.4%, Management 26.3%, Strategy 20.7%, Indie 3.5%