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  1. #1 Urbek City Builder
    97% matchVery Positive90% of 1,808 reviews2022
    Dev: FridusPub: RockGame S.A.
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Urbek is a city building game where you can build your own neighbourhoods: from nightlife district to industrial district. Don't exhaust your natural resources before you have an educated population to build more efficient structures.

    Why similar: City Builder 21.7%, Building 11.8%, Economy 10.8%, Management 9.2%, Sandbox 8.9%

  2. #2 Highrise City
    96% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,282 reviews2023
    Dev: Fourexo EntertainmentPub: Deck13
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Highrise City offers a new spin on City Simulations & Tycoon games expanding the economy and resource management aspect. Experience a modern take on the genre enriched with a complex resource based economy system.

    Why similar: City Builder 25.3%, Strategy 11.1%, Simulation 10.8%, Sandbox 10.6%, Building 10.4%

  3. #3 Cities: Skylines
    96% 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: City Builder 32.3%, Building 11.5%, Simulation 9.6%, Management 7.6%, Economy 7.3%

  4. #4 City Bus Manager
    94% matchVery Positive91% of 2,686 reviews2024
    Dev: PeDePe GbRPub: Aerosoft GmbH
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 38.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Build your own bus depot from scratch and create your personal bus routes in City Bus Manager. Play in your own hometown or any famous city in the world with real map data. Buy buses, maintain them, take care of your staff and lead your bus company to become the #1 in town!

    Why similar: Economy 25.4%, Simulation 20.8%, Management 19.7%, Strategy 13%, Sandbox 12.3%

  5. #5 Citystate
    95% matchMostly Positive75% of 806 reviews2018
    Dev: Andy Sztark
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    Create a 21st century micro-nation and experiment with economic and political ideals. Futuristic skyscrapers or spreading slums, the Nation relies on your economic and city planning skills.

    Why similar: City Builder 25.3%, Simulation 10.5%, Strategy 10%, Real-Time with Pause 9.9%, Economy 9.7%

  6. #6 Transport Fever 2
    94% 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: City Builder 22.4%, Simulation 13.4%, Economy 12.3%, Management 12%, Strategy 11.6%

  7. #7 Citystate II
    93% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,099 reviews2021
    Dev: Andy Sztark
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Create your own Nation, build cities and bring prosperity to your people. Citystate II is a unique city-builder featuring realistic economics and complex political options. Slums or skyscrapers, experiment and bring about your vision of the ideal society.

    Why similar: City Builder 26.4%, Economy 14.9%, Building 12.5%, Management 9.5%, Simulation 9.4%

  8. #8 Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
    90% matchVery Positive91% of 25,183 reviews2024
    Dev: 3DivisionPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 73.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Build a soviet republic from an impoverished country into a rich industrial superpower in a city builder with intricate production chains and a fully simulated global economy. Manage the lives of your citizens from education to work and party loyalty to criminal activity.

    Why similar: City Builder 24.2%, Economy 13.1%, Building 12.4%, Strategy 10.6%, Sandbox 10.3%

  9. #9 Mad Tower Tycoon
    91% matchMostly Positive78% of 438 reviews2020
    Dev: Eggcode
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 56%

    Design your own skyscraper with more than 100 Floors. Rent offices, apartments or shops and build a financially lucrative skyscraper. Build cinemas, bars or a theater to satisfy your visitors and create an effective transport system with elevators and stairs.

    Why similar: City Builder 20.7%, Economy 12.6%, Building 12.4%, Management 10.2%, Sandbox 9.8%

  10. #10 Cities XL Platinum
    92% 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: City Builder 43.9%, Simulation 20.2%, Strategy 10%, Sandbox 8.8%, Management 8.4%

  11. #11 Automation Empire
    91% matchMixed66% of 2,635 reviews2019
    Dev: DOG HOGGLER
    Windows
    Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Build and manage a massive industrial network of factories, mines, and farms. Employ a fleet of trains, trucks, and robotic drones. In the age of automation, efficiency is survival!

    Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 13.2%, Simulation 12.4%, City Builder 11.9%, Strategy 11.4%, Building 11.3%

  12. #12 Cities: Skylines II
    89% 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: City Builder 30%, Building 12.7%, Simulation 11.4%, Economy 10.3%, Sandbox 9.1%

  13. #13 InfraSpace
    88% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,870 reviews2023
    Dev: Dionic Software
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Create an extrasolar efficiency utopia from scratch! In this sci-fi city builder you need to start mining operations, plan production, and lay down transportation routes to ensure a smooth supply chain.

    Why similar: City Builder 23.4%, Economy 12.4%, Building 11.7%, Resource Management 10.8%, Sandbox 10%

  14. #14 Rail Route
    86% matchVery Positive89% of 2,461 reviews2024
    Dev: Bitrich.info
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 111.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    In Rail Route, you will design, construct, upgrade, and automate your railway network in one of the many maps based on real-life cities worldwide. Dispatch the trains to make the traffic flow and the network grow!

    Why similar: City Builder 21.4%, Economy 15%, Building 14.6%, Sandbox 11.7%, Management 11.2%

  15. #15 Train Station Simulator
    89% matchMixed57% of 256 reviews2017
    Dev: Appliks Apps Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Train Station Simulator is a station builder and manager game. Create and maintain your dream station! Ride the rails and operate your ultimate grand central empire!

    Why similar: Simulation 17.4%, Strategy 16.6%, Management 16.6%, City Builder 9.4%, Economy 7.7%

  16. #16 A-Train PC Classic
    87% matchVery Positive81% of 147 reviews2016
    Dev: ARTDINKPub: STUDIOARTDINK
    Windows

    As president of a train company, lead city growth to make your transport business prosper. The retro style, square grid map, and complete tutorials are easy on the newcomer, but veterans will find a challenge with advanced resource management, research, and the passage of time.

    Why similar: City Builder 18.5%, Real-Time with Pause 17.9%, Building 10.1%, Economy 9.6%, Sandbox 8.2%

  17. #17 Power to the People
    86% matchVery Positive82% of 543 reviews2022
    Dev: Rhombico GamesPub: Crytivo
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Build and maintain a power grid for a constantly growing population, while fighting off all kinds of disasters in this thrilling resource management experience. It's time for you to give "Power to the People"! Do you have what it takes to keep the lights on?

    Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 20.9%, City Builder 16.2%, Economy 11.1%, Building 10.1%, Management 8.8%

  18. #18 Airport CEO
    84% matchVery Positive83% of 8,135 reviews2021
    Dev: Apog Labs
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 27.0 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Build and manage an international airport!

    Why similar: City Builder 17.1%, Resource Management 13%, Building 12.2%, Economy 11.6%, Management 10.8%

  19. #19 Transport Fever
    85% matchVery Positive83% of 10,800 reviews2016
    Dev: Urban GamesPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 47.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Transport Fever is a railroad-focused tycoon game. Players start in 1850 and build up a thriving transport company. As an emerging transport tycoon, the player constructs stations, airports, harbors and makes money by connecting areas requiring transport services. Build up your own Empire!

    Why similar: City Builder 23.4%, Economy 14.2%, Building 13.4%, Sandbox 11.4%, Management 10.4%

  20. #20 Urbek City Builder: Prologue
    84% matchVery Positive94% of 1,703 reviews2022
    Dev: Estudios KremlinoisPub: RockGame S.A.
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    Urbek City Builder: Prologue is a free city building game where you can build your own neighbourhoods: from nightlife district to industrial district. Don't exhaust your natural resources before you have an educated population to build more efficient structures. Try it yourself for free!

    Why similar: City Builder 19.5%, Building 11.1%, Economy 11.1%, Modern 10%, Resource Management 9.4%

  21. #21 Railway Empire
    83% 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: Strategy 16.7%, Economy 14.8%, Simulation 13.9%, Management 13.4%, City Builder 12.6%

  22. #22 Sweet Transit
    82% matchMixed68% of 1,227 reviews2024
    Dev: Ernestas NorvaišasPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Sweet Transit is a unique city builder where the railway is king. Build and automate the dream supply chain for your citizens, giving them all they need to expand quaint villages into bustling cities. Progress from steam power to diesel and beyond in this advanced train-driven experience.

    Why similar: City Builder 21.7%, Economy 12.7%, Building 11.7%, Resource Management 10.2%, Management 9.7%

  23. #23 Overcrowd: A Commute 'Em Up
    82% matchVery Positive81% of 1,740 reviews2020
    Dev: SquarePlay Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    Design and build the most efficient metro stations known to man! Excavate. Expand. Set staff priorities. And manage the commuter flow. Overcrowd is a 2.5D management/tycoon/simulator set below the bustling city of Lubdon Town.

    Why similar: City Builder 24.2%, Building 13.7%, Management 12.4%, Sandbox 10.4%, Resource Management 10.3%

  24. #24 Pocket City 2
    80% 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: City Builder 31.6%, Economy 16.4%, Strategy 14.4%, Sandbox 14.1%, Building 9.1%

  25. #25 SimAirport
    81% 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: City Builder 24%, Economy 14.5%, Building 13.2%, Management 11%, Sandbox 10.5%

  26. #26 Cities in Motion
    81% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,080 reviews2011
    Dev: Colossal OrderPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 54 minMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    Manage transportation for commuters in four of the world's greatest cities - Vienna, Helsinki, Berlin, and Amsterdam

    Why similar: Simulation 26.4%, City Builder 22%, Management 17.1%, Economy 11.3%, Strategy 10.9%

  27. #27 My Train Arrives
    79% matchVery Positive86% of 95 reviews2019
    Dev: Kochkin Dmitry
    Windows

    My Train Arrives is a railway construction simulation game. Build railroads, open new routes for trains. Enjoy the pleasant atmosphere of the game.

    Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 17.1%, City Builder 15%, Simulation 11.8%, Strategy 11.3%, Building 8.9%

  28. #28 Transport INC
    79% matchMixed70% of 1,070 reviews2020
    Dev: DIGIFOXPub: Games Operators
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    Become the manager of the largest transport corporation ever! Create new planes, bus, trains and truck connections. Optimize them to ever-changing demands and adapt to unexpected events. Beat the competition. Connect cities all around the real world map!

    Why similar: Economy 13.7%, Sandbox 13.6%, Building 11.5%, Resource Management 10.7%, Management 10.5%

  29. #29 Silicon City
    78% matchMixed68% of 56 reviews2023
    Dev: Polycorne
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Silicon City is a new take on the classic city builder genre, where each citizen voice their opinion. Will you be an urban designer, a rural evangelist or a reckless capitalist? Build your way to the most productive city until elected as the best mayor or plan the city of your dreams in sandbox.

    Why similar: City Builder 24.6%, Modern 15.3%, Economy 14.5%, Building 13.9%, Sandbox 11.6%

  30. #30 Skyline Urban Story
    76% matchVery Positive89% of 101 reviews2025
    Dev: PandaUpStudio
    Windows · Mac

    From barren land to towering metropolis, every decision you make shapes the destiny of your city. Industrial flow, global trade, surging land values, and growing wealth, offers deep management gameplay, perfect for players who love strategic city-building and economic simulation.

    Why similar: City Builder 27.4%, Economy 15.6%, Building 14.7%, Simulation 12.3%, Modern 11.9%

  31. #31 New Cycle
    75% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,783 reviews2024
    Dev: Core EngagePub: Daedalic Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    New Cycle is a city building game with focus on survival. After an apocalyptic series of solar flares, human society has been thrown into disarray. Establish a settlement and develop it all the way from humble beginnings to industrial metropolis.

    Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 24.8%, City Builder 21.9%, Building 11.7%, Strategy 9.3%, Resource Management 9.1%

  32. #32 SimCasino
    77% matchMostly Positive74% of 751 reviews2021
    Dev: LVGameDev LLC
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Modern Casino Tycoon Simulation in full 3D glory. Build the casino. Set the odds. Expand into a luxury hotel/casino or go cheap & extract max profits. Keep the vault secure at all times, and beware of criminals & cheaters!!

    Why similar: City Builder 24.1%, Building 13.2%, Economy 12.8%, Sandbox 11.4%, Simulation 10.1%

  33. #33 Highrise Mogul
    78% matchMixed51% of 53 reviews2021
    Dev: Olli Arkko
    Windows

    Highrise Mogul: design, build and manage your own skyscraper. Make floor plans, place rentable rooms, hire staff, design a beautiful garden, manage your own power grid and much more!

    Why similar: City Builder 29.2%, Building 16%, Economy 14.2%, Strategy 11.7%, Management 10.2%

  34. #34 Train Fever
    77% matchMixed64% of 3,520 reviews2014
    Dev: Urban GamesPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 29.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    It’s the year 1850, and there are great times ahead! Establish a transport company and be its manager. Build infrastructure such as railways and stations, purchase transportation vehicles and manage lines. Fulfill the people’s needs and watch cities evolve dynamically.

    Why similar: Simulation 19.4%, City Builder 17.1%, Economy 16.9%, Management 14.3%, Strategy 11.8%

  35. #35 Pocket City
    74% matchVery Positive93% of 268 reviews2022
    Dev: Codebrew Games Inc.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    A casual city building game. Become the mayor and create your own metropolis! Create residential, commercial, and industrial zones. Build parks and recreation spots. Respond to crime and disasters. Watch your city come alive!

    Why similar: City Builder 32.1%, Simulation 15.7%, Strategy 13.8%, Building 11.9%, Economy 11.3%

  36. #36 Foundation
    71% matchVery Positive86% of 23,481 reviews2025
    Dev: Polymorph Games
    Windows
    Median: 11.0 hrsMean: 26.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Foundation is a grid-less, laidback medieval city-building game with a focus on organic development, monument construction and resource management.

    Why similar: City Builder 37%, Simulation 10%, Strategy 9.8%, Economy 9.3%, Building 8.9%

  37. #37 Road to your City
    76% matchMixed63% of 76 reviews2019
    Dev: Yheeky Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Road to your City is a city building and management game with a heavy emphasis on football. Slipping into the role of mayor, you are tasked with establishing a successful football club and developing it from grassroots to world class powerhouse.

    Why similar: City Builder 30.5%, Simulation 16.1%, Strategy 14%, Building 9.2%, Sandbox 8.2%

  38. #38 RAILGRADE
    73% matchVery Positive85% of 1,194 reviews2023
    Dev: Minakata Dynamics
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    RAILGRADE is the train RTS game! Construct dense vertical railroads, build cities, construct vast factory chains with train automation! Restore an off world colony's economy all in the intense story driven campaign or relaxing sandbox mode!

    Why similar: City Builder 22.1%, Economy 12.3%, Resource Management 12.1%, Building 11.8%, Strategy 10.6%

  39. #39 Industry Giant 4.0
    73% matchMostly Negative37% of 545 reviews2025
    Dev: Don VS DodoPub: Toplitz Productions
    Windows

    Build an industrial empire from scratch in Industry Giant 4.0. Produce goods, build up your industries, construct transportation networks, plan production, manage finances, and navigate global events. Become the next business tycoon and write history!

    Why similar: City Builder 18.4%, Economy 11.3%, Modern 11.3%, Management 10.3%, Building 9.7%

  40. #40 STATIONflow
    73% matchVery Positive86% of 495 reviews2020
    Dev: DMM GAMES
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    STATIONflow is a game about controlling the flow of thousands of passengers by building and managing an efficient underground train station.

    Why similar: City Builder 17.9%, Real-Time with Pause 16%, Building 11.8%, Management 9.9%, Sandbox 9.8%

  41. #41 Sumerians
    71% matchVery Positive88% of 322 reviews2023
    Dev: Decumanus GamesPub: Melqart Games
    Windows

    Sumerians is a city building game set in ancient Mesopotamia. Attract new citizens and grow by expanding your irrigation system, building walls, palaces, temples and ziggurats. Research new technologies, manage your production, hire workers, and trade.

    Why similar: City Builder 21.3%, Real-Time with Pause 13.9%, Simulation 13.4%, Strategy 13.2%, Economy 8.2%

  42. #42 Simutrans
    74% matchMostly Positive76% of 652 reviews2016
    Dev: The Simutrans Team
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 36 minMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 37%

    Simutrans is a freeware and open-source transportation simulator. Your goal is to establish a successful transport company. Transport passengers, mail and goods by rail, road, ship, and even air. Interconnect districts, cities, public buildings, industries and tourist attractions.

    Why similar: Simulation 20.2%, City Builder 13.6%, Management 13.3%, Building 12.6%, Strategy 12.6%

  43. #43 Production Line : Car factory simulation
    72% matchVery Positive82% of 3,465 reviews2019
    Dev: Positech Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Production line is the new car factory management/simulation/tycoon game that pushes your organisational and entrepreneurship skills to the limit. Can you build the ultimate optimised, free-flowing car production line whilst beating the competition and still turn a profit?

    Why similar: Management 14.5%, Economy 13.6%, Building 12%, City Builder 11.6%, Simulation 10.4%

  44. #44 Startup Company
    71% matchVery Positive81% of 6,175 reviews2020
    Dev: Hovgaard Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Startup Company is a business simulation sandbox game where you’re the CEO of a new company. Your job is to build your very own website and compete against the largest tech giants on the planet!

    Why similar: Management 21.8%, Economy 19%, Simulation 16.8%, Strategy 11.3%, Real-Time with Pause 10.9%

  45. #45 Cities XXL
    75% matchMixed40% of 2,356 reviews2015
    Dev: Focus Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 51.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Design, build, and manage the world’s largest and most diverse cities in Cities XXL. Bigger and better than ever before with a more powerful game engine and new interface, become the mayor of your very own sprawling metropolis.

    Why similar: City Builder 31.3%, Economy 13.3%, Building 13.2%, Simulation 11.4%, Management 8.9%

  46. #46 A-Train: All Aboard! Tourism
    72% matchMostly Positive75% of 201 reviews2021
    Dev: ARTDINKPub: KOMODO
    Windows

    In the world of A-Train, people gather around stations, gradually developing the surrounding town. What kind of railroad will you create? How will you develop the town? All these choices and more are yours to make.

    Why similar: City Builder 22%, Building 12.1%, Economy 11.9%, Sandbox 10%, Management 9.3%

  47. #47 Anno 117: Pax Romana
    67% matchMostly Positive70% of 11,270 reviews2025
    Dev: Ubisoft MainzPub: Ubisoft
    Windows
    Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 23.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Shape the Roman Empire in this genre-defining strategic builder game. Build cities while expanding your influence through Roman provinces. Govern using your economic prowess, diplomatic skills, or military might.

    Why similar: City Builder 26.9%, Strategy 12.5%, Economy 12.5%, Building 11.8%, Simulation 11.1%

  48. #48 Railway Empire 2
    69% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,521 reviews2023
    Dev: Gaming Minds StudiosPub: Kalypso Media
    Windows
    Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 26.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Don the coat of a clever entrepreneur, take over a small railway company in the early 1800s and turn your steam engines into the workhorses of the economy. Grow your company into the largest railway company of the continent and outsmart your competitors.

    Why similar: City Builder 19.3%, Economy 13.6%, Building 11.6%, Management 11%, Strategy 11%

  49. #49 Parking World: Build & Manage
    68% matchMixed68% of 174 reviews2025
    Dev: Binary ImpactPub: Aerosoft GmbH
    Windows

    Build, manage, and expand your own lucrative parking enterprise in this management sim. Parking World puts the power to build your perfect parking garage at your fingertips while solving everybody else's parking problems in unique narrative scenarios or without any objectives in freeplay mode.

    Why similar: City Builder 27.4%, Simulation 13.2%, Strategy 13.2%, Building 12.5%, Economy 11%

  50. #50 Good Company
    69% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,764 reviews2022
    Dev: Chasing Carrots
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Good Company is an in-depth management sim about building a trail-blazing tech corporation. Assemble complex production lines, manage employee logistics, and sell high-quality products on the market to become the best company in the whole county!

    Why similar: City Builder 16.4%, Economy 14.9%, Building 13.6%, Resource Management 12%, Sandbox 11.2%

  51. #51 Virtual City Playground®: Build Your Metropolis
    66% matchVery Positive85% of 536 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 43.7%, Building 20.2%, Simulation 7.8%, Family Friendly 7.4%, Management 6.7%

  52. #52 Captain of Industry
    66% matchVery Positive91% of 10,408 reviews2022
    Dev: MaFi Games
    Windows
    Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 80.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Build an industrial empire on a remote island. Mine resources, reshape terrain with excavators, grow food, construct factories, lay train tracks, and trade with the outside world. Research 100+ technologies to advance from basic metal smelting all the way to nuclear power and space flight.

    Why similar: Resource Management 19.9%, Economy 15.9%, City Builder 15.7%, Strategy 11.6%, Simulation 11.4%

  53. #53 Hotel Architect
    65% matchVery Positive94% of 1,342 reviews2025
    Dev: Pathos InteractivePub: Wired Productions
    Windows
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Step into the shoes of a hotel owner as you design, build, and manage grand hotels around the world. Juggle demanding guests, frantic logistics, and plenty of unexpected surprises in Hotel Architect; the ultimate hotel construction and tycoon management game!

    Why similar: City Builder 23.1%, Economy 13.7%, Building 13.1%, Sandbox 10.9%, Management 10.6%

  54. #54 Capital Simulator
    70% matchMixed62% of 52 reviews2020
    Dev: chenjd
    Windows · Mac

    A game that simulates the use of capital to build a complex industrial chain, stock investment and business challenges

    Why similar: City Builder 25%, Simulation 21.7%, Strategy 20.3%, Management 14.1%, Economy 12.1%

  55. #55 Indoorlands
    67% 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: City Builder 17.7%, Building 15.3%, Management 12.9%, Simulation 12.1%, Resource Management 11.9%

  56. #56 NewCity
    70% matchMixed58% of 476 reviews2020
    Dev: Lone Pine Games, LLC
    Windows · Linux

    The Regional City Builder: Let's Build Something New.

    Why similar: City Builder 31.3%, Simulation 14.2%, Building 12.6%, Management 12.1%, Strategy 11.8%

  57. #57 SteamWorld Build
    65% matchVery Positive84% of 2,093 reviews2023
    Dev: The StationPub: Thunderful Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    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 24.9%, Economy 14.6%, Resource Management 11.6%, Building 10.9%, Management 9.8%

  58. #58 City Tales - Medieval Era
    63% matchVery Positive90% of 542 reviews2026
    Dev: Irregular ShapesPub: Firesquid
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    City Tales is a medieval city builder, allowing you to unleash your creativity and shape vast cities that break outside a traditional grid. Plan each district for your citizens needs and aid your companions in their tales, creating a city to be proud of!

    Why similar: City Builder 30.2%, Building 17%, Economy 16.3%, Simulation 13.2%, Resource Management 11.8%

  59. #59 Rise of Industry
    68% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,155 reviews2019
    Dev: Dapper Penguin StudiosPub: Kasedo Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Put your entrepreneurial skills to the test in the first title in the ROI series as you create & optimise intricate production lines. As an early 20th-Century industrialist, grow your empire & adapt to an ever-changing business landscape with unexpected events that could lead to boom…or bust.

    Why similar: City Builder 23.4%, Economy 16.4%, Management 13.6%, Strategy 11.7%, Resource Management 10.9%

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