- #1 Transport Services
97% matchMixed51% of 75 reviews2019
Dev: Hammer Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Transport services is a lightweight fast-paced simulation game about designing and managing transportation for a dynamic world.
Why similar: Strategy 34.8%, Trains 34.3% ★, Simulation 23.5%, Puzzle 7.5%
- #2 Railroad Pioneer
96% matchMixed61% of 263 reviews2014
Dev: Kritzelkratz 3000Pub: THQ Nordic Mobile
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Be a pioneer and build the most famous transcontinental railroad tracks in the United States of America throughout the 19th century.
Why similar: Trains 38.8% ★, Strategy 34.6%, Simulation 26.7%
- #3 My Train World
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: My Train World TeamPub: Double Blit Games Inc.
Windows · Mac
Take playing with toy trains into the virtual world with ‘My Train World’! Master a variety of puzzles at different difficulty levels in Puzzle Mode. Let your imagination flow in the Sandbox Mode and build the train-set of your dreams. (Note: Saving layouts is disabled in demo)
Why similar: Strategy 34.3%, Trains 27% ★, Simulation 25.8%, Puzzle 6.8%, Relaxing 5.3%
- #4 Trains VR
96% matchMostly Positive76% of 25 reviews2018
Dev: The House of Fables
Windows
Hop on the Puzzle Train! Welcome to the fantasy world of railroads, locomotives, and stations where you can become both a constructor and a conductor. Relive your childhood dreams with 40 levels packed with logical puzzles and multiple solutions. Build, Ride, Fail, Repeat, Succeed!
Why similar: Trains 43% ★, Strategy 23.5%, Simulation 17.8%, Puzzle 11.2%, Relaxing 4.5%
- #5 Mini Metro
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 16,710 reviews2015
Dev: Dinosaur Polo Club
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Mini Metro is a strategy simulation game about designing a subway map for a growing city. Draw lines between stations and start your trains running. As new stations open, redraw your lines to keep them efficient. Decide where to use your limited resources. How long can you keep the city moving?
Why similar: Trains 39.8% ★, Strategy 23.7%, Puzzle 13.5%, Simulation 13%, Relaxing 5.6%
- #6 Transport Giant
94% matchMixed62% of 490 reviews2014
Dev: Fancy Bytes, ReactorPub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%
It's the year 1850 - The world is changing. A new era of mass production and mass transportation has begun. For a smart businessman there are many opportunities. With a little money and good ideas you can establish a business empire.
Why similar: Strategy 37.9%, Trains 32.6% ★, Simulation 29.5%
- #7 Growth
91% matchVery Positive90% of 327 reviews2023
Dev: VoodooDuckPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Growth is a cozy, hexagonal-grid based soft-strategy game. Explore and populate a procedurally generated world by utilizing unique abilities of animals. Growth blends the beauty of cozy exploration with challenging navigation around obstacles.
Why similar: Strategy 30.3%, Simulation 20.6%, Puzzle 18.2%, Relaxing 13.6%, Exploration 13.1%
- #8 soko loco
93% matchMixed62% of 13 reviews2020
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
A train transport strategy game. Build tracks, order trains, and collect resources to build more! Feed towns to gain more workers, and streamline your production process to build a giant, final monument!
Why similar: Strategy 46.2%, Simulation 34%, Trains 19.8% ★
- #9 Brigade E5: New Jagged Union
92% matchMostly Positive74% of 156 reviews2014
Dev: ApeironPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 34.7 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Brigade E5: New Jagged Union is a tactical game that places gamers in the small tropical nation of Palinero on the verge of a civil war. The mission: hire a band of mercenaries and take control of the deteriorating situation before the country finds itself in complete ruin.
Why similar: Strategy 46.1%, Simulation 31.1%, Tactical 21.8%, Singleplayer 1%
- #10 Kurogane of the sky
90% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: hukurou91
Windows
A game where you control a fleet-scale airship and fight enemy flying battleships. I think it's more like a simulation or a strategy than an action.
Why similar: Strategy 54%, Simulation 39.2%, Tactical 6.7%
- #11 Idle Cooking Emperor
89% matchMixed54% of 150 reviews2019
Dev: Shugasu GmbH
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 114.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%
You live in a world where cooking is everything. You start out weak and then train with the goal to become the best cook in the world. Fight cooking battles, raise fairies, own restaurants, become rich!
Why similar: Strategy 63.5%, Simulation 36.5%
- #12 Lukewarm Ironclad
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ethereal Crack
Windows
You thought that you've had terrible bosses before? Wrong. It is now up to you to lay tracks, harass unionized workers, build resorts, blow up towns, bring in tourists, irreparably alter the weather, and overall make a lot of cash. Puzzle meets strategy in this live-action business simulation game.
Why similar: Strategy 59.9%, Simulation 40.1%
- #13 Time of Fury
89% matchMixed59% of 98 reviews2014
Dev: Wastelands InteractivePub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Time of Fury takes you right into the European Theater of Operations. Strategic Command is the essence of winning the war and in Time of Fury the World War 2 is just huge, ideal for every strategy game fan.
Why similar: Strategy 63%, Simulation 37%
- #14 Lords of the Realm III
88% matchMixed57% of 51 reviews2015
Dev: Impressions GamesPub: Rebellion
Windows
When it comes to medieval real-time strategy, Lords of the Realm III flies the flag high. Whether it's maneuvering troops on the battlefield, negotiating trade and alliances, or overseeing armies across the lands, RTS fans will find plenty here to enjoy.
Why similar: Strategy 62.4%, Simulation 37.6%
- #15 Simple Railroad
86% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2019
Dev: Turnip games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Build railways between towns. Manage trains by traffic lights and rail switches. Restore locomotives in your hangar.
Why similar: Strategy 51%, Simulation 37.5%, Puzzle 11.6%
- #16 Police Tactics: Imperio
85% matchMixed62% of 423 reviews2016
Dev: CyberphobX Ltd.Pub: astragon Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
In POLICE TACTICS: IMPERIO you start your career as an aspiring police chief in Newport Falls, a city that is dirty and corrupt to its core. You are responsible for upholding law and order. Coordinate the emergency vehicles and personnel of the municipal precinct and put a stop to crime.
Why similar: Strategy 59.3%, Simulation 40.7%
- #17 TerTD
84% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: TeraHard
Windows
TerTD is a mix of tower defense and real-time strategy. The player can build various types of towers and choose your favorite upgrades. Defeat the enemy and get the victory!
Why similar: Strategy 58.9%, Simulation 41.1%
- #18 Nature Zen
78% 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 57.6%, Simulation 42.4%
- #19 Dungeon Manager ZV
82% matchMixed68% of 76 reviews2015
Dev: StudioGIWPub: Zoo Corporation
Windows
Japan’s megahit dungeon simulation game is now in English and available globally. Manage your own dungeon and micro-manage your zombies, monsters, minions and traps. Think strategically to summon your forces, level them up and defend against endless invaders and boss units.
Why similar: Strategy 58.7%, Simulation 41.3%
- #20 Chinese Rail SIm
79% matchMixed50% of 52 reviews2023
Dev: Lawliet
Windows
Start with an empty Chinese map, create, build a rail network with your own imagination and sophisticated design, help millions of people to reach where they want to go. Ready yourself as a lead rail engineer to make some challenging decisions along the way.
Why similar: Trains 44.2% ★, Puzzle 17.1%, Simulation 16.7%, Strategy 16.7%, 2D 4.5%
- #21 Antiquitas
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2018
Dev: Ape Apps
Windows · Mac · Linux
Build a thriving Roman empire in this offline city-building simulation game.
Why similar: Strategy 58.4%, Simulation 41.6%
- #22 IndustrySim Virtual Platform
74% 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: Strategy 57.6%, Simulation 42.4%
- #23 Noble In Exile / 落魄之家
77% 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: Strategy 57.6%, Simulation 42.4%
- #24 Industry Transporters
78% matchMostly Negative25% of 48 reviews2015
Dev: Markus FickPub: MK game production
Windows
An economic simulation where you build up production chains as effectively as possible on a large scale terrain. You can choose from a large variety of wares and buildings to build up your production chain and use up to 4 types of transportation.
Why similar: Strategy 57.6%, Simulation 42.4%
- #25 Train Hero
71% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: GameakiPub: Strategy First
Windows
Train Hero is a train railway action puzzle game with a retro feel. It’s easy to play but hard to master and you only need one click to play.
Why similar: Trains 64.4% ★, Strategy 17.8%, Puzzle 16.5%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #26 Cosmic Cash
75% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: Rabbit Hole Studios
Windows
Ever wonder what baby a slot machine and a classic shooter would make? Well wonder no more! Cosmic Cash combines the retro action packed feel of arcade shooters with the thrill of winning big at the slots.
Why similar: Strategy 57.6%, Simulation 42.4%
- #27 The Great Art Race
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 187 reviews
Dev: Ascaron Entertainment ltd.Pub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 34%
The famous art collection of your family was stolen. By investing the profits of your coffee or tobacco plantations you might have the chance to save the heritage of your ancestors – but only if you manage your colonial enterprise wisely.
Why similar: Strategy 57.6%, Simulation 42.4%
- #28 ALVAROK
74% 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 57.6%, Simulation 42.4%
- #29 Shop Tycoon The Boss
73% matchMixed40% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: JNA Game
Windows
Shop tycoon the Boss is a store simulation.You have to run your store as well as possible.There are as few as possible when running the storerestrictions. Making it pretty realistic.Every decision you take has always consequences.In the rest of the game.Will you become our new Shop owner?
Why similar: Strategy 57.6%, Simulation 42.4%
- #30 Conflict of Heroes: Awakening the Bear
73% matchMixed60% 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: Strategy 57.6%, Simulation 42.4%
- #31 Oligopoly: Industrial Revolution
73% matchMixed44% of 16 reviews2018
Dev: Viny Game Studio
Windows · Linux
Oligopoly is a strategy game where you have to set up the production, distribution and trade of various goods. Exploit natural resources, build factories and infrastructures, produce goods and distribute them using trucks, trains or ships.
Why similar: Strategy 57.6%, Simulation 42.4%
- #32 Trader Ascent
66% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Sole Luna Studio
Windows
Build your financial empire through options trading and real estate investing. Compete against rival funds, manage risk and stress, and rise from nothing to financial dominance.
Why similar: Strategy 48.9%, Simulation 40.3%, 2D 8.7%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #33 EscapeSimulator
65% matchVery Positive88% of 83 reviews2025
Dev: momoshou
Windows
Control a worn-out wooden chair that is tied up to the victim Q. The E, A, and D keys respectively accurately lift specific chair legs, and the left and right keys drive rotation and swinging forward. When using one leg as the axis, the nerves need to be tightened to maintain balance.
Why similar: Strategy 38.9%, Simulation 30.6%, Puzzle 16.4%, Exploration 13%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #34 Wars of Succession
71% 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: Strategy 57.1%, Simulation 42.9%
- #35 Hotel Giant
71% matchMixed71% 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: Strategy 57.1%, Simulation 42.9%
- #36 ElfTrains
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WhaleBunny
Windows
Build rail networks and deliver cargo across endless quick-play levels in a fantasy world. Carry bows to elves, potions to wizards, treasure to dungeons. Lay track, buy and upgrade trains, design routes, and grow happy little railway systems.
Why similar: Trains 50.7% ★, Strategy 24.8%, Simulation 20%, 2D 3.7%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #37 Traffic Giant
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 171 reviews2018
Dev: QLOCPub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Traffic Giant is an amazing simulation game that brings public transport on the right track.
Why similar: Strategy 56.5%, Simulation 43.5%
- #38 Train Reaction
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Logic Breaker Studio
Windows
Train Reaction is a satisfying puzzle game about automating efficient train networks. Create the logic that powers signals and junctions in order to deliver cargo and avoid crashes. Optimize your solutions for efficiency and climb the global leader boards!
Why similar: Trains 43.4% ★, Strategy 23.2%, Puzzle 14.8%, Simulation 7.4%, Relaxing 6.6%
- #39 Simple Trains
65% matchMostly Positive79% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: ElectronDust
Windows
Simple Trains is a transit simulation game where you build efficient railroad networks and manage trains and routes. Streamline complex passenger flow utilizing eight unique upgrades!
Why similar: Trains 34% ★, Strategy 23.4%, Simulation 18.5%, Puzzle 15.5%, 2D 7.1%
- #40 UrbanRail Metro Simulator
61% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: UrbanDeveloper
Windows
Take control of the world's most iconic and oldest subway lines. Master everything from classic trains to modern trains with ATP and CBTC/ATO safety systems in a realistic and technical simulation experience.
Why similar: Trains 50.4% ★, Underground 32.2% ★, Simulation 13%, 2D 3.8%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #41 Toxic Trains
64% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Graphixela
Windows
Toxic Trains is a strategy simulation game about optimizing rail routes. Build tracks to transport passenger and freight trains to their destinations. Choose upgrades to modify the land and your network. Switch tracks to avoid collisions and spills. Can you keep the trains from exploding?
Why similar: Strategy 33.6%, Trains 33.6% ★, Simulation 15.7%, Puzzle 14%, 2D 2.5%
- #42 Chroma Cross
63% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: TheFitzyGames
Windows
Chroma Cross takes Nonograms beyond the binary of black and white and brings them into a rainbow of color. Experience Picross in refreshing polychrome.
Why similar: Strategy 47.5%, Puzzle 25.5%, Relaxing 15.9%, 2D 9.6%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #43 M.U.D. TV
70% matchMixed41% of 190 reviews2010
Dev: Realmforge StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 6.0 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: Strategy 56.9%, Simulation 43.1%
- #44 The Race for the White House 2016
69% 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: Strategy 56.5%, Simulation 43.5%
- #45 Cosmic Buddies Town
69% 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: Strategy 56.5%, Simulation 43.5%