- #1 Parkitect
97% matchVery Positive94% of 7,997 reviews2018
Dev: Texel Raptor
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Parkitect is a business simulation game that charges you with the construction and management of theme parks! Bringing back the best of classic theme park games with many new features and content on top. Now supports online co-op with up to 8 players!
Why similar: Management 20.5%, Nostalgia 14.1% ★, Building 11%, Simulation 9.6%, Economy 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: This is the closest modern spiritual successor to the classic RCT experience, focusing on deep management and isometric building.
- #2 RollerCoaster Tycoon® Classic
96% matchVery Positive91% of 2,924 reviews2017
Dev: Origin8 Technologies Ltd.Pub: Atari
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 61.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Create incredible parks in the original rollercoaster sim from Chris Sawyer.
Why similar: Management 35.1%, Classic 25.4% ★, Simulation 14.1%, Strategy 6.8%, Sandbox 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: It provides the definitive, authentic experience of the original games in a stable, modern-compatible format.
- #3 Planet Coaster
96% matchVery Positive91% of 71,331 reviews2016
Dev: Frontier Developments
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Planet Coaster® - the future of coaster park simulation games has arrived! Surprise, delight and thrill incredible crowds as you build your coaster park empire - let your imagination run wild, and share your success with the world.
Why similar: Management 27.5%, Building 17.8%, Simulation 16.3%, Sandbox 15.6%, Economy 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: As the modern gold standard for theme park sims, it offers unparalleled creative freedom for building coasters and parks.
- #4 RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3: Complete Edition
95% matchVery Positive88% of 2,812 reviews2020
Dev: Frontier DevelopmentsPub: Atari
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Build the park of a lifetime and rediscover the critically acclaimed rollercoaster simulation bestseller. Feel the thrill of a genre-defining classic, complete with two huge expansion packs.
Why similar: Management 36.2%, Building 17.3%, Sandbox 15.4%, Simulation 13.7%, Strategy 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: This version brings the classic franchise into 3D while retaining the core management mechanics that fans love.
- #5 Planet Coaster 2
94% matchMostly Positive72% of 12,780 reviews2024
Dev: Frontier Developments
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 32.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Build and customise thrilling roller coasters and incredible water slides, manage the ultimate theme park experience, and share your epic creations. Are you ready to ride the wave?
Why similar: Sandbox 20%, Simulation 19%, Building 17.2%, Management 16.4%, Economy 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: The latest evolution in the genre, introducing water park management and advanced coaster design tools.
- #6 Park Beyond
94% matchMixed62% of 1,304 reviews2023
Dev: Limbic EntertainmentPub: Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S.
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Park Beyond is a theme park simulation game that gives you the freedom to create and manage the Parks of your Dreams! Whether you love to manage finances and visitor experience, or just create fun and cozy parks, the game has something in store just for you!
Why similar: Management 33.7%, Sandbox 18.4%, Simulation 17.5%, Building 17.5%, Strategy 5%
Why You'll Like It: A modern take on theme park management that emphasizes creative, gravity-defying coaster construction.
- #7 Chris Sawyer's Locomotion™
93% matchVery Positive87% of 655 reviews2015
Dev: Chris SawyerPub: Atari
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Explore a vast and detailed world and build a Transportation Empire!
Why similar: Management 29.3%, Simulation 26.6%, Classic 22.6% ★, Strategy 13.5%, Economy 8%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the creator of RCT2, it shares the exact same engine, isometric perspective, and design philosophy.
- #8 Megaquarium
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,644 reviews2018
Dev: Twice Circled
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
The public aquarium simulator. Design your displays, look after your fish, manage your staff and keep your guests happy! It's all in a day's work as the curator of your very own Megaquarium.
Why similar: Management 30%, Sandbox 18.7%, Building 17.3%, Simulation 15.4%, Economy 8%
Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the isometric management charm of classic tycoon games with a focus on layout and visitor satisfaction.
- #9 Two Point Hospital
91% matchVery Positive92% of 34,380 reviews2018
Dev: Two Point StudiosPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 34.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Design stunning hospitals, cure peculiar illnesses and manage troublesome staff as you spread your budding healthcare organisation across Two Point County.
Why similar: Management 37.5%, Simulation 20.5%, Building 16.2%, Sandbox 9%, Classic 5.5% ★
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on efficient room layout and the management of complex systems, mirroring the core loop of park design.
- #10 Two Point Campus
91% matchVery Positive88% of 7,816 reviews2022
Dev: Two Point StudiosPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Build the university of your dreams with Two Point Campus, the sim with a twist from the makers of Two Point Hospital. Build, hire staff and run an academic institution packed with wild courses.
Why similar: Management 32.6%, Building 14.1%, Simulation 13.5%, Sandbox 12.7%, Isometric 7%
Why You'll Like It: Features the same humorous, objective-based management style found in classic tycoon games, applied to university design.
- #11 Jurassic World Evolution 2
90% matchVery Positive90% of 45,488 reviews2021
Dev: Frontier Developments
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 22.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Jurassic World Evolution 2 is the much-anticipated sequel to Frontier’s highly successful Jurassic World Evolution. This bold new era in the Jurassic World Evolution game franchise builds upon the ground-breaking and immersive 2018 management simulation.
Why similar: Management 30.2%, Building 18.3%, Sandbox 17.5%, Simulation 13.9%, Economy 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers high-fidelity park management with a heavy focus on logistics, guest safety, and complex facility design.
- #12 Planet Zoo
89% matchVery Positive91% of 93,912 reviews2019
Dev: Frontier Developments
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 34.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Build a world for wildlife in Planet Zoo. From the developers of Planet Coaster and Zoo Tycoon comes the ultimate zoo sim. Construct detailed habitats, manage your zoo, and meet authentic living animals who think, feel and explore the world you create around them.
Why similar: Management 33.1%, Sandbox 14.8%, Building 14.7%, Simulation 14.6%, Economy 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Provides deep management mechanics with a strong emphasis on building, landscaping, and animal welfare.
- #13 Cities: Skylines
89% matchVery Positive93% of 286,936 reviews2015
Dev: Colossal OrderPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 65.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Cities: Skylines is a modern take on the classic city simulation. The game introduces new game play elements to realize the thrill and hardships of creating and maintaining a real city whilst expanding on some well-established tropes of the city building experience.
Why similar: Management 26.4%, Simulation 17.5%, Building 17.4%, Sandbox 13.7%, Economy 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: The ultimate city-building management game for those who enjoy complex infrastructure and economic balancing.
- #14 Prison Architect
87% matchVery Positive89% of 73,112 reviews2015
Dev: Introversion SoftwarePub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 30.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Only the world’s most ruthless Warden can contain the world’s most ruthless inmates. Design and develop your personalized penitentiary in Prison Architect.
Why similar: Management 27.2%, Sandbox 17.5%, Building 16.2%, Simulation 14.6%, Economy 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a similar top-down management and building experience with deep simulation layers and creative freedom.
- #15 SimCity™ 4 Deluxe Edition
88% matchVery Positive82% of 9,611 reviews2010
Dev: EA - MaxisPub: Electronic Arts
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
SimCity 4 Deluxe Edition includes the bestselling SimCity 4 and the all-new SimCity 4 Rush Hour Expansion Pack. Create the most massive region of cities ever, with a farming town, bedroom community, high-tech commercial center, and industrial backbone.
Why similar: Management 21.2%, Classic 13.4% ★, Sandbox 13%, Building 11.7%, Economy 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: The quintessential classic city-builder that defined the management genre for a generation of players.
- #16 Game Dev Tycoon
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 44,663 reviews2013
Dev: Greenheart Games 💚
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
In Game Dev Tycoon you replay the history of the gaming industry by starting your own video game development company in the 80s. Create best selling games. Research new technologies and invent new game types. Become the leader of the market and gain worldwide fans.
Why similar: Management 51.2%, Simulation 22.3%, Economy 7.9%, Strategy 6.4%, Sandbox 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: A streamlined management simulation that captures the addictive, fast-paced loop of growing a business.
- #17 Project Highrise
86% matchVery Positive85% of 4,730 reviews2016
Dev: SomaSimPub: Kasedo Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 32.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Project Highrise is a skyscraper construction and management sim...
Why similar: Management 38.6%, Simulation 17.8%, Building 17.6%, Sandbox 8.7%, Strategy 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on vertical building management and tenant satisfaction, requiring careful planning of utility and service networks.
- #18 Transport Fever 2
84% matchVery Positive91% of 31,208 reviews2019
Dev: Urban GamesPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 15.7 hrsMean: 65.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The classic transport simulation genre has a new gold standard with Transport Fever 2. Discover a whole new world by navigating transport routes through land, water and air. May progress and prosperity find their way!
Why similar: Management 32.3%, Simulation 18.8%, Sandbox 12.3%, Economy 11.7%, Building 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the logistics, supply chains, and economic management aspects found in the classic tycoon genre.
- #19 Railway Empire
85% matchVery Positive83% of 9,620 reviews2018
Dev: Gaming Minds StudiosPub: Kalypso Media
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
In Railway Empire, you will create an elaborate and wide-ranging rail network, purchase over 40 different trains modelled in extraordinary detail, and buy or build railway stations, maintenance buildings, factories and tourist attractions to keep your travel network ahead of the competition.
Why similar: Management 32%, Simulation 17.4%, Economy 12.6%, Building 12.4%, Strategy 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: A strong management game focused on building efficient rail networks and optimizing economic output.
- #20 Software Inc.
83% matchVery Positive94% of 7,637 reviews2015
Dev: Coredumping
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.9 hrsMean: 45.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Construct and design buildings for optimal working conditions. Hire people to design and release software, so you can defeat the simulated competition and take over their businesses. Manage and educate your employees to make sure they are skilled and satisfied with their job.
Why similar: Management 31.1%, Sandbox 16%, Building 15.5%, Economy 14.1%, Simulation 13.6%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a complex, satisfying management experience centered on building office layouts and growing a business.
- #21 Railroad Tycoon II Platinum
84% matchVery Positive90% of 1,368 reviews2007
Dev: PopTopPub: 2K
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Includes Railroad Tycoon II and the expansion The Second Century It can take you from New York to South Africa. It can take you from the year 1804 to the year 2000. It can take you from penniless manual laborer to powerful multi-millionaire.
Why similar: Management 39.9%, Classic 28.8% ★, Strategy 12%, Simulation 9.9%, Economy 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic management title that emphasizes economic strategy and the historical development of rail networks.
- #22 Two Point Museum
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 11,346 reviews2025
Dev: Two Point StudiosPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 24.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Curate and manage incredible museums! Explore to discover amazing artifacts. Design and refine the layout, keep staff happy, guests entertained, donations plentiful… and children off the exhibits
Why similar: Management 21%, Simulation 15.9%, Building 15.9%, Sandbox 15.2%, Economy 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A recent addition to the management genre that emphasizes exhibit layout and visitor experience.
- #23 Tropico 6
81% matchVery Positive88% of 28,783 reviews2019
Dev: Limbic EntertainmentPub: Kalypso Media
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 26.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
El Presidente is back! Prove yourself once again as a feared dictator or peace-loving statesman on the island state of Tropico and shape the fate of your very own banana republic through four distinctive eras.
Why similar: Management 28.8%, Simulation 15.9%, Economy 14.3%, Sandbox 12%, Strategy 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a blend of political management and city-building with a distinct sense of humor and island-wide logistics.
- #24 Cities: Skylines II
81% matchMixed54% of 86,513 reviews2023
Dev: Iceflake StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 23.8 hrsMean: 72.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Raise a city from the ground up and transform it into a thriving metropolis with the most realistic city builder ever. Push your creativity and problem-solving to build on a scale you've never experienced. With deep simulation and a living economy, this is world-building without limits.
Why similar: Management 24.9%, Simulation 17.5%, Building 16.2%, Sandbox 15.6%, Economy 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A modern, complex city-builder that expands on the management depth and simulation scale of its predecessor.
- #25 SimCity™ 3000 Unlimited
79% matchVery Positive85% of 706 reviews2024
Dev: MaxisPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 32%
SimCity 3000 Unlimited brings you the classic strategy gaming of SimCity 3000 with all-new scenarios that open up a whole world of city planning and building possibilities! The thrills of the classic SimCity 3000 are here again!
Why similar: Simulation 36.6%, Classic 34.5% ★, Strategy 17.2%, City Builder 6.5%, Singleplayer 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic city-builder that retains the retro charm and management depth of the late 90s simulation era.
- #26 Sid Meier's Railroads!
82% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,402 reviews2007
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Sid Meier's Railroads! marks the return of the watershed title in simulation/strategy gaming that launched the popular "tycoon" genre, and inspired a new generation of games. Sid Meier's Railroads!
Why similar: Management 38.6%, Economy 15.3%, Simulation 14.4%, Strategy 13.1%, Classic 11.4% ★
Why You'll Like It: Combines economic strategy with a classic, approachable management style that is easy to pick up.
- #27 Big Ambitions
78% matchVery Positive93% of 12,519 reviews2023
Dev: Hovgaard Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.8 hrsMean: 24.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Big Ambitions is a revolutionary role-playing business sim. Go from nothing to the biggest entrepreneur in New York by opening small businesses or slowly building huge corporations any way you like.
Why similar: Management 49.1%, Economy 18.4%, Simulation 15.2%, Sandbox 12.5%, Isometric 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: An expansive business simulator that allows for deep control over building interiors and management of multiple storefronts.
- #28 Railroad Tycoon 3
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,237 reviews2007
Dev: PopTopPub: 2K
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 37%
Railroad Tycoon 3 features 25 scenarios challenging players to recreate magnificent feats of railroading history from around the world. Players can lay track (including tunnels and overpasses), pick from over 40 locomotives from early steams to modern bullets, choose to haul over 35 types of cargo in a dynamic economy, and participate in...
Why similar: Management 50.7%, Classic 16.4% ★, Strategy 9.2%, Simulation 8%, Economy 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic tycoon experience that focuses on complex economic chains and long-term logistics planning.
- #29 The Sims™ 4
78% matchVery Positive87% of 191,803 reviews2020
Dev: MaxisPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 52.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Play with life and discover the possibilities. Unleash your imagination and create a world of Sims that’s wholly unique. Explore and customize every detail from Sims to homes–and much more.
Why similar: Sandbox 31.4%, Building 30.1%, Simulation 24.5%, Family Friendly 5.7%, Singleplayer 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on building and character management, sharing the creative sandbox appeal of the tycoon genre.
- #30 Tropico 5
80% matchMostly Positive79% of 14,325 reviews2014
Dev: Haemimont GamesPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 22.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Return to the remote island nation of Tropico and expand your Dynasty’s reign from the early colonial period to beyond the 21st Century, facing new challenges including advanced trading mechanics, technology and scientific research, as well as cooperative and competitive MULTIPLAYER.
Why similar: Simulation 22.6%, Sandbox 19%, Management 18.5%, Strategy 16.7%, Economy 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A solid management simulation that focuses on island infrastructure and balancing the needs of a growing population.
- #31 RollerCoaster Tycoon®: Deluxe
77% matchVery Positive94% of 8,087 reviews2014
Dev: Chris Sawyer ProductionsPub: Atari
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%
One of the best games from acclaimed Tycoon series, with well designed gameplay mechanics, appealing graphics, and really high re-playability value. There’s no limit to what you can create so design and build the most thrilling roller coaster the world has ever seen!
Why similar: Classic 32% ★, Management 24.2%, Simulation 13.1%, Sandbox 10%, Building 6.6%
- #32 The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection
75% matchMixed70% of 4,407 reviews2025
Dev: MAXISPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
The game you know and love. For Windows 10/11. In The Sims 2, you direct your Sims over a lifetime. Give them a long existence, or leave their lives in shambles. Guide their characteristics from one generation to the next.
Why similar: Management 26.3%, Sandbox 19.8%, Classic 17.7% ★, Building 16.1%, Simulation 13.3%
- #33 The Sims™ Legacy Collection
74% matchMostly Positive71% of 2,246 reviews2025
Dev: MAXISPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 63%
The original game you know and love. For Windows 10/11. Create a neighborhood of Sims and guide their lives through careers and romance. Or create chaos with open-ended gameplay that lets you shape their destinies.
Why similar: Management 27.7%, Sandbox 18.5%, Building 15.3%, Classic 15.2% ★, Simulation 11.6%
- #34 RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3: Platinum
77% matchVery Positive92% of 5,223 reviews2008
Dev: Frontier
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 Platinum combines the excitement of rollercoasters with the fun of a great strategy simulation. RCT3 Platinum combines the roller coaster theme park fun of the Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 with included expansion packs Soaked! and Wild! Now enjoy more options than ever.
Why similar: Management 29.8%, Classic 16.1% ★, Simulation 15.6%, Sandbox 14.2%, Building 11.9%
- #35 Tropico Reloaded
76% matchVery Positive88% of 970 reviews2009
Dev: PopTop SoftwarePub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 40%
TROPICO RELOADED is the ultimate game compilation for hobby-dictators and those dreaming of their own Caribbean island. Tropico combines real-time strategy and simulation elements with a healthy dose of political intrigue and Caribbean flair to create a unique and critically acclaimed game experience.
Why similar: Classic 28.1% ★, Management 23.1%, Simulation 19.1%, Strategy 9.8%, Sandbox 9.1%
- #36 Thrillville®: Off the Rails™
75% matchVery Positive93% of 915 reviews2009
Dev: FrontierPub: LucasArts
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 32.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Thrillville™: Off the Rails lives up to its name with 20 death-defying rides! Players can build incredible coasters to leap from one track to another, launch through the air like cannonballs, blast through a burning rings of fire and more!
Why similar: Management 43.5%, Simulation 31.6%, Strategy 11.5%, Building 8.9%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #37 Indoorlands
73% matchVery Positive81% of 269 reviews2022
Dev: Pixelsplit
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
The indoor park management simulator where you can create your rides and coasters from scratch and freely design your halls. Manage, expand and develop your own park to inspire your guests. Satisfy your visitors' needs by unlocking and researching new buildings, rides, transportation and more!
Why similar: Management 30.9%, Building 15.9%, Simulation 15%, Sandbox 12.6%, Isometric 10%
- #38 The Sims™ 3
74% matchVery Positive86% of 33,933 reviews2011
Dev: The Sims StudioPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 14.2 hrsMean: 88.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The Sims 3: Create the perfect world with full customization at your fingertips. Refine personalities and help fulfill destinies.
Why similar: Simulation 37.5%, Sandbox 26%, Building 23.6%, Singleplayer 3.3%, Strategy 2.2%
- #39 RollerCoaster Tycoon World™
76% matchMostly Negative25% of 5,847 reviews2016
Dev: Nvizzio CreationsPub: Atari
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
RollerCoaster Tycoon World™ is the newest installment in the legendary RCT franchise. This next-generation theme park simulation and building game includes fan-favorite features along with incredible new advancements!
Why similar: Management 31.5%, Simulation 21.5%, Building 18%, Sandbox 17%, Strategy 7.6%
- #40 Pharaoh + Cleopatra
73% matchVery Positive92% of 2,537 reviews2016
Dev: Impressions GamesPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Immerse yourself in Ancient Egypt from the age of the great pyramids to the final years of the New Kingdom.
Why similar: Classic 50.6% ★, Simulation 22.4%, Strategy 17.2%, City Builder 7.9%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #41 Pizza Connection 2
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 305 reviews2017
Dev: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 36%
It's your empire... Take control! The game has it all! the depth of gameplay will have you on the edge of your seat for hours on-end. Build, manage, strategize and conquer the competition with the richest gameplay tycoon product ever offered!
Why similar: Management 29.4%, Classic 25.1% ★, Simulation 20.7%, Strategy 11.3%, Economy 9.4%
- #42 Rise of Nations: Extended Edition
71% matchVery Positive95% of 15,511 reviews2014
Dev: SkyBox LabsPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Rise of Nations is back! Play the updated classic with full Steamworks integration and enhanced features!
Why similar: Classic 54.5% ★, Strategy 14.9%, Nostalgia 12.6% ★, Simulation 7.5%, Multiplayer 3.5%
- #43 Parkasaurus
70% matchVery Positive93% of 3,092 reviews2020
Dev: Washbear Studio
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Parkasaurus is a dinosaur tycoon management simulation where you take care of your dinosaurs by constructing well-designed exhibits, researching specialized technologies, and maximizing profits to expand into the ultimate dinosaur theme park. Do you favor development for guests or your dinosaurs?
Why similar: Management 30%, Building 14.7%, Sandbox 13.9%, Simulation 12.2%, Economy 9.4%
- #44 Zoo Tycoon: Ultimate Animal Collection
72% matchMixed64% of 2,002 reviews2018
Dev: Frontier DevelopmentsPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
The wildly popular Zoo Tycoon series gets set to crank up the excitement, challenge, and fun of building the ultimate zoo. Let your imagination run wild with Zoo Tycoon: Ultimate Animal Collection. Build, manage, and maintain your dream zoo alone or with up to four players.
Why similar: Management 47.8%, Simulation 27.3%, Sandbox 12.9%, Building 5.5%, Multiplayer 3.7%
- #45 Arcade Tycoon ™ : Simulation Game
70% matchVery Positive81% of 531 reviews2021
Dev: Squidpunch StudiosPub: Vincent Ltd
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Build stunning Arcade Centre’s, purchase a range of arcades machines, manage troublesome staff in this colourful and humorous simulation management game. Inspired by Two Point Hospital, Let's Build A Zoo and Megaquarium.
Why similar: Management 27.5%, Sandbox 14.8%, Building 13.8%, Simulation 12.5%, Economy 12.4%
- #46 Tropico 4
71% matchVery Positive92% of 12,642 reviews2011
Dev: Haemimont GamesPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The world is changing and Tropico is moving with the times - geographical powers rise and fall and the world market is dominated by new players with new demands and offers - and you, as El Presidente, face a whole new set of challenges.
Why similar: Management 33.8%, Simulation 20%, Sandbox 12.5%, Strategy 11.3%, Economy 7.2%
- #47 Sid Meier's Civilization® III Complete
71% matchVery Positive89% of 7,586 reviews2006
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 20.0 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Sid Meier's Civilization III: Complete, the latest offering in the Sid Meier's Civilization III franchise, provides gaming fans with Sid Meier's Civilization III, the highly-addictive journey of discovery.
Why similar: Classic 60% ★, Strategy 21%, Simulation 6.7%, Addictive 4.7% ★, Multiplayer 3.2%
- #48 Dream Park Story
69% matchVery Positive88% of 143 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Create your own amusement park with a variety of rides, mascots, and activities!
Why similar: Simulation 38.9%, Strategy 19.4%, Building 13%, Economy 9.8%, Retro 5.9%
- #49 SimAirport
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 4,012 reviews2020
Dev: LVGameDev LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 21.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Build & Manage Your Airport. An International Hub or a Regional Masterpiece -- it's up to you. Buy more land to scale out, or escalators to scale up with MULTIPLE FLOORS. You're in full control in this modern business management tycoon!
Why similar: Management 28.5%, Sandbox 15.8%, Building 14.9%, Economy 13.3%, Simulation 11.3%
- #50 Cities XL Platinum
72% matchMixed58% of 1,631 reviews2013
Dev: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Build cities, shape a world.Cities XL Platinum lets you design, build and link up cities of all shapes and sizes around the Cities XL planet!Build more impressive cities than ever before! Cities XL Platinum offers a huge variety of over 1,000 buildings and constructions (including 50 brand new structures), that you can freely place on...
Why similar: Simulation 32%, Management 25.5%, Sandbox 15.6%, Strategy 8.9%, City Builder 7%
- #51 Caesar™ 3
68% matchVery Positive93% of 2,162 reviews2016
Dev: Impressions GamesPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Prove your strength of mind and spirit and you just may be crowned Caesar!
Why similar: Classic 44.4% ★, Simulation 16.9%, Management 13%, Strategy 12.9%, City Builder 5.9%
- #52 Airline Tycoon Deluxe
69% matchVery Positive84% of 657 reviews2014
Dev: SpellboundPub: HandyGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Airline Tycoon Deluxe is a funny economy simulation proceeding in realtime and assigning you the complete responsibility for an airline.
Why similar: Management 32.8%, Simulation 15.6%, Economy 14.8%, Classic 13.2% ★, Retro 7.4%
- #53 Town to City
62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 5,836 reviews2025
Dev: Galaxy GrovePub: Kwalee
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Management 29.6%, Building 21.5%, Simulation 14.8%, Economy 14.8%, Strategy 9.3%
- #54 Zeus + Poseidon
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,911 reviews2016
Dev: Impressions GamesPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 20.9 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Zeus + Poseidon delivers hundreds of hours of gameplay in one game!
Why similar: Classic 49.4% ★, Strategy 21.5%, City Builder 9.3%, Simulation 9.3%, Isometric 4.2%
- #55 NoLimits 2 Roller Coaster Simulation
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,635 reviews2014
Dev: Ole LangePub: O.L. Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 39.6 hrs≥1hr: 54%
NoLimits 2 is the ultimate roller coaster simulation that lets you experience authentic roller coaster thrills. Climb into the world's most famous roller coasters and experience the excitement in real time. Or design a new roller coaster that is engineered to your specifications.
Why similar: Simulation 60.9%, Sandbox 35.5%, Singleplayer 3.6%
- #56 Let's Build a Zoo
65% matchVery Positive89% of 4,032 reviews2021
Dev: SpringloadedPub: No More Robots
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
It's time to Build a Zoo! Construct and decorate enclosures, buy and breed animals, hire zookeepers and vets... then try your hand at DNA splicing, and stitch together over 300,000 different types of animal. This can only go smoothly...
Why similar: Management 29.2%, Simulation 17.6%, Sandbox 17.1%, Building 13.7%, Strategy 7.2%
- #57 Casino Inc.
68% matchVery Positive85% of 392 reviews2015
Dev: Hothouse Creations LtdPub: Alternative Software Ltd
Windows
Classic strategy game from 2003. Run your own casino in the 1970s. It's classy. It's glitzy. It's all yours. Take a gamble. Start small with a slot machine or two. Employ some staff. People will be talking about your place from coast to coast. Includes The Management Expansion Pack.
Why similar: Classic 30.3% ★, Management 27%, Simulation 25.1%, Strategy 13.2%, Retro 4.3%
- #58 Cities in Motion 2
69% matchMixed58% of 2,494 reviews2013
Dev: Colossal OrderPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Cities in Motion 2 is the sequel to the popular mass transit simulation game Cities in Motion. Build, manage and lead your transportation network to provide cities with their ever changing needs. CIM2 introduces new features including multiplayer game modes, day and night cycles, timetables and dynamic cities.
Why similar: Management 32.9%, Simulation 25%, Sandbox 13.1%, Strategy 10.4%, Economy 6.8%
- #59 Pocket City 2
63% matchVery Positive94% of 128 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: Sandbox 26.6%, Economy 18.9%, Strategy 13.7%, Building 12.8%, Simulation 9.8%