- #1 Settlement Survival
97% matchVery Positive85% of 7,980 reviews2022
Dev: Gleamer StudioPub: Team17
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 11.1 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: City Builder 33.4%, Building 17.6%, Base Building 8.1%, Management 7.6%, Economy 7.5%
- #2 Settlements Rising
96% matchVery Positive81% of 430 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: City Builder 30.5%, Building 13.4%, Resource Management 11%, Base Building 9.7%, Strategy 7.3%
- #3 PyramidValley: Reborn
96% matchVery Positive88% of 85 reviews2025
Dev: AuthenTiiq
Windows · Mac · Linux
Immerse yourself in ancient Egypt with PyramidValley, a management game where you develop your pharaonic city by constructing iconic monuments and gathering various resources to ensure prosperity.
Why similar: City Builder 46.7%, Simulation 21.8%, Sandbox 16.6%, Casual 7.6%, Strategy 7.2%
- #4 Rebirth evolution
95% matchMixed63% of 136 reviews2023
Dev: 异界游网络科技
Windows
2D pixel style simulation business strategy game Build and operate your own survivor base, recruit and cultivate various professional combatants. Clear zombie strongholds, reduce regional infections, survive in the apocalypse, and establish your own power.
Why similar: City Builder 35.6%, Base Building 17.6%, Building 15.4%, Resource Management 12.1%, Simulation 9.5%
- #5 Incremental Town RPG
94% matchMixed60% of 98 reviews2024
Dev: Overaction Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Incremental Town RPG lets you build and manage a thriving village. Master resource management, develop a robust economy, and enjoy a relaxing experience as you equip your settlement to conquer new lands and challenges!
Why similar: City Builder 27.5%, Base Building 16.6%, Resource Management 14.4%, Building 13.6%, Simulation 9.3%
- #6 Thriving City: Song
94% matchVery Positive81% of 3,336 reviews2024
Dev: White Star Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
In 960 AD, the new Song Dynasty needs you! As magistrate, build a prosperous city from scratch. Develop bustling streets filled with businesses and entertainment, while navigating hidden crises of political strife and foreign invasions. How will you lead through these challenges?
Why similar: City Builder 23.5%, Strategy RPG 15.5%, Building 12.1%, Resource Management 9.9%, Base Building 9.6%
- #7 Civitatem
93% matchMixed63% of 134 reviews2022
Dev: LW Games
Windows
Civitatem is a medieval city builder where you help your villagers raise a new settlement in dangerous lands by making use of their skills and available world resources.
Why similar: City Builder 35.2%, Strategy 11.3%, Base Building 10.8%, Simulation 10.1%, Building 9.8%
- #8 A Hero's Rest: An RPG Town Simulator
92% matchMixed69% of 179 reviews2024
Dev: Vanargand Games
Windows
Build shops, craft items with hundreds of customization options, and manage your resources wisely to lead your Heroes to success. Immerse yourself as proprietor of a medieval fantasy town in a world abounding with Heroes and Monsters.
Why similar: City Builder 24.3%, Strategy RPG 16.8%, Building 12.3%, Base Building 10.6%, Resource Management 10.3%
- #9 Ballads of Hongye: REBORN
91% matchVery Positive85% of 4,229 reviews2024
Dev: 珠海金山数字网络科技有限公司Pub: 海南西山居互动娱乐科技有限公司
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 47%
《东方:平野孤鸿》是一款休闲、轻度的“国风造景”游戏。游戏中包含大量细节精美的国风建筑,还原了许多祖国的大好河山和人文景观,你将沉浸在古建筑的精致美学和壮阔的东方情怀之中,并由此打造出自己心中独一无二的、充满东方韵味的古代盛世。
Why similar: City Builder 55.7%, Base Building 16%, Simulation 12.3%, Casual 7.2%, Relaxing 6.3%
- #10 Kai Yuan
91% matchMostly Positive72% of 64 reviews2023
Dev: Crown Game
Windows
This is a city building game with the historical background of the Tang Dynasty of China in the 7-8th century. In the game, you will build a prosperous city in the Tang Dynasty of China.
Why similar: City Builder 40.6%, Base Building 18%, Strategy 12.5%, Simulation 11.7%, Management 10%
- #11 SteamWorld Build
90% matchVery Positive84% of 2,197 reviews2023
Dev: The StationPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
SteamWorld Build is a casual city-building and dungeon-management cross-over set in the SteamWorld Universe, where you build and manage a town on a dying planet. You'll need to balance resources, construction, and exploration to its depths to ensure your town's survival and eventual escape.
Why similar: City Builder 27.2%, Building 12.5%, Economy 12.3%, Resource Management 11%, Base Building 9.5%
- #12 Ratopia
89% matchVery Positive88% of 4,734 reviews2025
Dev: Cassel Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 25.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Ratopia is a new game that has combined elements of both strategic survival and city building. With plenty of content available, and more planned, enjoy a vast world to adventure and populate with citizens! Build your own economical system to sustain your ideal city of Ratopia.
Why similar: City Builder 24%, Building 17.8%, Base Building 13.6%, Resource Management 8.9%, Management 7.2%
- #13 California Escapades
89% matchMostly Positive72% of 332 reviews2024
Dev: NUTS POWER ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED
Windows
In this simulation and adventure game, explore 19th-century Gold Rush California. Join Jim and Emma to build and manage your farm and city. Plant crops, raise animals, construct buildings, complete missions, uncover secrets, and collect treasures. Start your adventure now!
Why similar: City Builder 35.1%, Building 15.2%, Simulation 11.6%, Strategy 11.3%, Base Building 7.3%
- #14 Orrstead
88% matchVery Positive80% of 80 reviews2024
Dev: IndividualKex
Windows
Orrstead is a relaxing city builder that combines resource management and incremental game mechanics. Unlock technologies, complete quests, and adapt to the changing seasons.
Why similar: City Builder 29.1%, Building 16.2%, Base Building 11.4%, Sandbox 9.9%, Management 7.7%
- #15 Diluvian Winds
87% matchMostly Positive73% of 388 reviews2024
Dev: Alambik StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Diluvian Winds is a relaxing management game set in a small hamlet at the foot of a lighthouse. Welcome weary travelers and work together to expand your hamlet on land, under the sea, or among the clouds.
Why similar: City Builder 28.1%, Building 12.9%, Base Building 10.8%, Resource Management 9.5%, Economy 9%
- #16 Ink Reverie
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 212 reviews2025
Dev: Rolling Cat StudioPub: indienova
Windows · Mac
Ink Reverie is a casual city-building game set in a fictional historical era with art inspired by the Tang and Song dynasties. As a diligent manager, you'll guide hardworking villagers to transform a remote village into a prosperous home through exploration, construction, production, and trade.
Why similar: City Builder 36.9%, Simulation 13.6%, Base Building 11.7%, Resource Management 9.6%, Casual 8.8%
- #17 Pioneers of Pagonia
85% matchVery Positive82% of 5,400 reviews2025
Dev: Envision Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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: City Builder 21.6%, Building 13.1%, Online Co-Op 11%, Base Building 10.9%, Economy 10.3%
- #18 Town to City
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 6,670 reviews2026
Dev: Galaxy GrovePub: Kwalee
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Build an idyllic 19th century Mediterranean town and help it flourish into a prosperous city. Freely place and customise each element to create the perfect home for your growing population in this cozy city builder from the creators of Station to Station.
Why similar: City Builder 35.7%, Building 16.1%, Economy 10.3%, Sandbox 7.2%, Resource Management 6.7%
- #19 Home Wind
86% matchVery Positive90% of 837 reviews2022
Dev: Adi Zhavo
Windows · Mac
Home Wind is a minimalist, relaxing and cozy city builder about creating large settlements based on proximity tactics. All for free!
Why similar: City Builder 40%, Building 14.8%, Sandbox 10.4%, Resource Management 9%, Strategy 8.9%
- #20 Project Rebearth
84% matchMostly Positive72% of 185 reviews2026
Dev: Program Sam
Windows · Mac · Linux
A massive online multiplayer where everyone plays on an exact replica of planet earth. The game is set 1000 years into the future where you rebuild society. Grow your town, trade with other players, face challenges and discover the rich history of this suspiciously empty planet.
Why similar: City Builder 35.7%, Building 16.9%, Base Building 10.9%, Strategy 10.5%, Management 7.9%
- #21 Foundation
82% matchVery Positive87% of 23,903 reviews2025
Dev: Polymorph Games
Windows
Median: 11.1 hrsMean: 26.9 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 40.5%, Building 10.2%, Resource Management 7.9%, Economy 7.8%, Simulation 6.8%
- #22 Kingdoms Reborn
84% matchVery Positive90% of 9,656 reviews2020
Dev: Earthshine
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 24.4 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 42.4%, Base Building 13.3%, Building 9.2%, Economy 9.1%, Resource Management 8.3%
- #23 Dungeon Overseer
82% matchMixed54% of 50 reviews2021
Dev: Ripknot
Windows
Dungeon Overseer is a colony simulator with a focus on base building and resource management. Become the Overseer by building a unique dungeon layout, constructing your lair, upgrading and expanding, questing, crafting, researching, recruiting, defending your base, and raiding.
Why similar: City Builder 24.8%, Building 13.8%, Base Building 13.1%, Economy 11.9%, Resource Management 9.7%
- #24 Airborne Empire
77% matchVery Positive88% of 891 reviews2026
Dev: The Wandering Band LLCPub: Stray Fawn Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Build your sky city while exploring a vast landscape in this Open World RPG City Builder. Combining the methodical construction and management of a city builder; the unique lift, balance, and propulsion needed for a flying city; and the compelling characters, dangers, and adventures of an RPG!
Why similar: City Builder 29.1%, Resource Management 12.5%, Building 11.6%, Base Building 9.6%, Sandbox 8.9%
- #25 Dungeon Village 2
79% matchVery Positive87% of 683 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Recruit adventurers and monsters to create your own RRG-style town!
Why similar: City Builder 44%, Simulation 14%, Strategy 13.4%, Building 12.6%, Casual 7.6%
- #26 City idle
80% matchMostly Positive72% of 225 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: Building 25%, Economy 17.9%, Simulation 17.1%, Strategy 17%, Management 8.5%
- #27 One More Island
81% matchMixed67% of 260 reviews2022
Dev: Berg GamesPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 55%
As the Queen's latest governor, build a colonial empire in Her name. Claim islands, collect their natural resources, build production chains, and turn a derelict outpost into a rebellious, bustling metropolis at the heart of a New World commercial empire!
Why similar: City Builder 30.1%, Building 17.4%, Economy 12.6%, Base Building 12.2%, Management 7.5%
- #28 ShantyTown
76% matchVery Positive98% of 398 reviews2026
Dev: Erik RempenPub: Kinephantom Games
Windows · Mac
ShantyTown is a relaxing diorama-building game about finding beauty in everyday chaos. Bring new locations to life, stack your urban buildings high, and fill each little nook and cranny with your own touch. Try your hand at shaping a cozy little town that is unique to you.
Why similar: City Builder 44.6%, Building 17.4%, Sandbox 14.6%, Simulation 8.6%, Relaxing 6.6%
- #29 Desktop Tourney World
78% matchMixed68% of 150 reviews2024
Dev: One leaf Games
Windows
Desktop Tourney World is a simulation construction, immortal cultivation survival game, you need to collect food, construct buildings, build equipment, and fight with all kinds of monsters.
Why similar: City Builder 25.6%, Strategy RPG 22.7%, Simulation 18.4%, Strategy 17.2%, Resource Management 5.7%
- #30 Virtual City Playground®: Build Your Metropolis
75% matchVery Positive86% of 844 reviews2026
Dev: G5 Entertainment AB
Windows
Relaxing city builder where you grow a vibrant metropolis, produce goods, manage transit and build iconic landmarks at your own pace.
Why similar: City Builder 47.6%, Building 23.3%, Casual 8.9%, Resource Management 6.5%, Simulation 5.5%
- #31 Of Life and Land
75% matchVery Positive86% of 360 reviews2025
Dev: KerzovenPub: Metaroot
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Of Life and Land is a charming settlement-building strategy game paired with a rich simulation experience. Every animal and plant strives to find its place in nature while you lead your villagers to their future. Expand to different regions and trade with local factions to gain needed resources.
Why similar: City Builder 26%, Building 13.8%, Base Building 12.7%, Resource Management 10.4%, Economy 8.5%
- #32 Fantastic Haven: Prologue
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 283 reviews2024
Dev: Piece of Cake FabulousPub: Gamera Games
Windows
Save fantasy creatures and protect them until releasing them into their natural habitat. Build your shelter, explore the neighboring region, and encounter a series of events.
Why similar: City Builder 40.9%, Building 17.4%, Sandbox 14.4%, Simulation 12.5%, Management 5.6%
- #33 My Sunny Resort
79% matchMixed55% of 248 reviews2018
Dev: upjers
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Are you ready for a vacation? Then treat yourself to one! Experience My Sunny Resort – a unique simulation with a holiday feel. In this tycoon you open your own resort. Play free now and put your hotel management skills to the test!
Why similar: City Builder 29.6%, Building 16.8%, Online Co-Op 12.1%, Resource Management 9.8%, Management 8.7%
- #34 Chinese Frontiers
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 529 reviews2025
Dev: SolidGamesPub: Big Cheese Studio
Windows
Plan, build, and unwind in medieval China. Lead villagers, fine-tune production, and craft iconic Chinese landmarks brick by brick. Roam passes, deserts, and river valleys; farm, cook, and decorate. Master new crafts, earn imperial favor, and turn smart design into lasting legacy.
Why similar: City Builder 26.8%, Building 21.6%, Base Building 11.3%, Simulation 10.7%, Sandbox 10%
- #35 Uptasia
78% matchMixed58% of 292 reviews2018
Dev: upjers
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Discover Uptasia! Create your own little 19th century town with fantastic production sites and shops. Master a wide variety of hidden object game challenges. Put your reactions and strategic skill to the test. Download Uptasia now!
Why similar: City Builder 36%, Building 21.7%, Resource Management 8.8%, Economy 8.7%, Management 7.4%
- #36 WW2 Rebuilder
74% matchVery Positive85% of 1,560 reviews2023
Dev: Madnetic Games
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 27.2%, Building 14.7%, Base Building 12.8%, Resource Management 11.4%, Simulation 8%
- #37 Seeds of Resilience
77% matchMixed70% of 367 reviews2019
Dev: Subtle GamesPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Ready to start anew? Build a village from scratch in Seeds of Resilience. Learn to choose the right items, understand nature's patterns, use real life-based constructions and craft techniques in this turn-based tycoon game.
Why similar: City Builder 27.6%, Building 16.1%, Base Building 12.1%, Economy 11.1%, Sandbox 8.8%
- #38 Food Park Manager
73% matchVery Positive82% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: Drix Dev
Windows
Build and manage your own Food Park! Customize food stalls, hire staff, and cater to hungry customers as you find the perfect recipes. Decorate your park to attract and satisfy more customers.
Why similar: City Builder 28.6%, Economy 13.1%, Resource Management 10.8%, Base Building 10.4%, Sandbox 8.7%
- #39 Mountaincore
73% matchMixed65% of 262 reviews2025
Dev: Rocket Jump Technology
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Settle an untamed wilderness with the might of Dwarven engineering and thoughtful planning! Design and build your colony towards fame and fortune in a deeply-simulated fantasy world. Chill out in peaceful mode with a bustling settlement, or fight for survival against monsters and invasions!
Why similar: City Builder 24.7%, Building 16.5%, Base Building 14%, Management 8.9%, Strategy 8.8%
- #40 Pocket City 2
71% matchVery Positive94% of 135 reviews2025
Dev: Codebrew Games Inc.
Windows · Mac
A city-building game with a unique twist—step inside and experience your city firsthand! Plan roads, zones, and infrastructure while growing your economy, managing resources, and unlocking special buildings. Host events, build mega projects, and watch your city thrive in a dynamic world.
Why similar: City Builder 32%, Economy 12.9%, Base Building 11.9%, Sandbox 10.4%, Building 9.7%
- #41 Calm Horizon
71% matchVery Positive92% of 65 reviews2026
Dev: 烟熏渔
Windows
Island Master, welcome to your very own island! This land awaits your touch—reawaken its vitality and rebuild it from the ground up. Construct buildings to unlock new features: dress in elegant outfits, run food and goods shops, and usher in an era of prosperity for your island!
Why similar: Online Co-Op 37.4%, Building 20.3%, Casual 17.7%, Relaxing 12.8%, Fantasy 5.7%
- #42 Cobble: The Stone Forager
70% matchVery Positive99% of 141 reviews2025
Dev: Twenty LensesPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Gather resources and explore to help lost settlers build a new home in this relaxing, foraging RPG.
Why similar: Simulation 28%, Relaxing 15.8%, Casual 15.4%, Top-Down 15.1%, Fantasy 8.5%
- #43 Empire City Simulator
72% matchMixed59% of 88 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: City Builder 36.5%, Building 17%, Economy 11.6%, Simulation 10.9%, Strategy 10.5%
- #44 Ancient Cities
72% matchMixed63% of 2,134 reviews2023
Dev: Uncasual Games
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 30.5%, Resource Management 10.4%, Economy 10.4%, Building 10.1%, Strategy 8.3%
- #45 Dream Town Island
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 510 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 68%
A town sim where you raise generations of residents. Unlock new stores and facilities, help your residents find love, or cash in on the stock market!
Why similar: City Builder 33.9%, Building 15.1%, Simulation 10.5%, Strategy 10.1%, Sandbox 7.9%
- #46 Lords and Villeins
71% matchMostly Positive71% of 974 reviews2022
Dev: Honestly GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Build a prosperous settlement in a unique simulation of a feudal economy - each family runs their shop, owns their goods, and trades with other villagers in a free market. You will manage the land, build houses, organise events, set taxes, and balance supply and demand while engaging in diplomacy!
Why similar: City Builder 29.8%, Building 15.5%, Economy 10.4%, Resource Management 9.1%, Management 8.7%
- #47 Project AURA
73% matchMixed64% of 698 reviews2018
Dev: Nexcentric Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Project Aura is a micro management game where you lead a Colony of Climate Disaster Survivors. You have been assigned the mission to build an habitat capable of survival in this new unknown world.
Why similar: City Builder 28.5%, Building 11.6%, Resource Management 10.4%, Strategy 9.1%, Economy 9%
- #48 Tribe: Primitive Builder
69% matchVery Positive81% of 788 reviews2023
Dev: Space Boat StudiosPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Chill out as you explore the beautiful, realistic island of exiles. Gather resources, craft tools, construct buildings and settlements. Manage tribe and automate your gameplay. Discover 4 lands, a storyline and save the inhabitants of the island.
Why similar: City Builder 30.9%, Building 18.9%, Base Building 15.6%, Resource Management 14%, Simulation 9.4%
- #49 Mini Settlers: Prologue
68% matchVery Positive89% of 803 reviews2024
Dev: Knight Owl GamesPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Mini Settlers: Prologue is a free version of Mini Settlers. In this minimalist city builder, settle islands, construct cities, and design efficient logistic networks to fulfill your buildings' needs and fuel population growth to adventure into new worlds.
Why similar: City Builder 24.3%, Base Building 14.5%, Resource Management 13.1%, Building 11.1%, Strategy 9.7%
- #50 Shanshui Haven
69% matchVery Positive99% of 86 reviews2024
Dev: LeeT Game
Windows
"Shanshui Haven" is a casual city-building game, offering a relaxing and engaging experience with strategic elements.
Why similar: City Builder 44.5%, Building 16.1%, Strategy 12.4%, Casual 7.7%, Relaxing 6.5%
- #51 Heian City Story
68% matchVery Positive89% of 191 reviews2025
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
A city-building sim with a historical twist
Why similar: City Builder 40.2%, Building 15.1%, Simulation 12.4%, Strategy 12.3%, Casual 7.4%
- #52 Tales of Terrarum
67% matchVery Positive85% of 115 reviews2026
Dev: Electronic SoulPub: CYSTUDIO
Windows
《Tales of Terrarum》is a management adventure sim game. On the new land of Terrarum, you will inherit a territory as a descendant of the Francz family, and become the town mayor to settle the craftsmen and adventurers who come to the town. You'll live in and expand the town together.
Why similar: City Builder 33.4%, Building 17.7%, Resource Management 10.8%, Simulation 10.6%, Base Building 9.3%
- #53 Celestial Empire: Prologue
67% matchVery Positive85% of 405 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: City Builder 27.5%, Building 15.3%, Base Building 10.7%, Economy 9.5%, Strategy 8.9%
- #54 Tidehaven: Ale & Trade
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 105 reviews2026
Dev: Bunch'o'Nerds
Windows
Medieval sim meets smart idle play. Build and automate your tavern into a lively town. Make it yours with tons of decorations. Dig for ore, gamble, breed rare horses, or take risks with smuggling quests. Watch your little world grow and have the medieval town of your dreams!
Why similar: Shop Keeper 31.9% ★, Building 19.6%, Base Building 13.8%, Resource Management 10.3%, Management 7.1%
- #55 Paragon Pioneers
70% matchVery Positive89% of 56 reviews2022
Dev: Tobias Arlt
Windows · Mac · Linux
Paragon Pioneers is a city-building idle game in which you discover, conquer and then build on islands to fulfill the needs of your inhabitants. Even with limited time to play you can enjoy this deep simulation game and follow one of the countless ways to optimize your empire.
Why similar: City Builder 31.4%, Building 18.9%, Economy 12.9%, Base Building 12.5%, Management 8.5%
- #56 Scorchlands
67% matchVery Positive90% of 135 reviews2024
Dev: RinglabPub: Star Drifters
Windows · Linux
Build, optimize, and explore at your own pace in Scorchlands, a cozy yet strategic colony builder. Manage resources, shape the environment, and expand your network across a volcanic moon. No rush, no pressure, just satisfying logistics and endless possibilities.
Why similar: City Builder 24.4%, Resource Management 13.7%, Base Building 12.1%, Economy 11.4%, Sandbox 8.6%
- #57 Ash & Adam's Existential Treads
65% matchVery Positive93% of 355 reviews2026
Dev: Ash & Adam's Games
Windows · Mac
A mini action city-builder in a post-post-apocalyptic world. Grow your settlement. Fend off waves of enemies. Restore nature.
Why similar: City Builder 41.3%, Base Building 17%, Building 16.7%, Strategy 11.7%, Management 7%
- #58 MicroTown
69% matchVery Positive95% of 476 reviews2019
Dev: Snowy Ash Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Build and manage your own settlement! A relaxing village construction and management simulator.
Why similar: City Builder 31.4%, Base Building 14.5%, Resource Management 12.7%, Economy 12%, Sandbox 9.3%
- #59 Synergy
66% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,057 reviews2025
Dev: Leikir StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
An ecosystem City Builder in a unique world. Build your settlement, manage your workers and optimize your resources. Analyzing your environment, spreading new plants, and harvesting them are key to prosperity.
Why similar: City Builder 24.3%, Building 13.3%, Economy 11.8%, Base Building 10.5%, Resource Management 9.7%