- #1 Map Chart:Hansa Nova
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Atlas
Windows
Realm Chart: Map Marker is a map-driven exploration game with ever-changing runs, where every journey becomes a unique act of discovery and decision-making. Each run challenges you to balance curiosity, efficiency, and risk—carving your own path into the unknown before your chances run out.
Why similar: Strategy 28.4%, Simulation 22.7%, Medieval 21.7%, Fantasy 13%, Roguelike 6.8%
- #2 Agricola - The King's Farmer
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: kann zaubern
Windows · Linux
Agricola - The King's Farmer: A classic, challenging economic simulation game. Manage your own farm - cultivate your fields, raise cows, train horses, and manage your forest. The goal of the game is to become king. Will you succeed?
Why similar: Medieval 34.2%, Strategy 32.4%, Simulation 32.2%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #3 Majesty Gold HD
96% matchVery Positive93% of 592 reviews2009
Dev: CyberlorePub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 33%
The High Definition edition of Majesty Gold contains main game, the Northern Expansion Pack as well as 2 new quests and several other graphics and gameplay updates.Majesty is a Real-time strategy game with indirect control – your heroes have a will of their own!
Why similar: Strategy 35.4%, Simulation 31%, Base Building 17.3%, Fantasy 10.5%, Medieval 5.4%
- #4 Age of Pixels
95% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2020
Dev: Turon
Windows
Build your base, train your army and destroy your enemy in this fast paced RTS!
Why similar: Simulation 31.5%, Strategy 31%, Base Building 15.5%, Medieval 14.2%, Fantasy 7.8%
- #5 OF MICE AND SAND -REVISED-
93% matchMostly Positive79% of 355 reviews2018
Dev: ARC SYSTEM WORKS
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
On a desert planet in the farthest reaches of space, mice await your command! Direct their mobile fortress, and seek the legendary city of gold!
Why similar: Strategy 34%, Simulation 32.9%, Base Building 31.9%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #6 Majesty 2
94% matchMixed69% of 1,285 reviews2009
Dev: 1C:InoCoPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 64%
In the world of Majesty, you are the ruler of the kingdom Ardania. At your service are your loyal and somewhat obnoxious subordinates, who have their own minds about how things should be done. In fact, Majesty is the only game where your heroes decide on their own what should be done and when, leaving you to try to control them through...
Why similar: Strategy 37.2%, Simulation 29.5%, Base Building 16.8%, Fantasy 15.6%, Singleplayer 1%
- #7 Ingnomia
91% matchMostly Positive72% of 237 reviews2018
Dev: Roest
Windows
Following in the footsteps of Dwarf Fortress and Gnomoria, this game aims to provide the best experience of both worlds. The graphics and accessibility of Gnomoria and the depth and rich content of Dwarf Fortress.
Why similar: Simulation 34.6%, Base Building 33.5%, Strategy 31.9%
- #8 Adam: Robot World
91% matchPositive81% of 31 reviews2020
Dev: ZGame Studio
Windows
Build your stronghold and survive in the wasteland world controlled by artificial intelligence. Deal with relationships with other strongholds, develop allies or conquer them. Control pollution and fight against bad weather. Protect your base and destroy your enemy.
Why similar: Strategy 34.7%, Simulation 34.6%, Base Building 30.7%
- #9 The Guild II - Pirates of the European Seas
92% matchMostly Positive72% of 266 reviews2010
Dev: 4HEAD StudiosPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 44%
The first true life simulation series set in the fascinating medieval Europe! The Addon expands and transforms the game into an even greater experience by adding a huge area including the cities of "The Hanse" located at the shores of the European seas.
Why similar: Simulation 40.1%, Strategy 30.1%, Medieval 26%, RPG 3.2%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #10 EEP Train Simulator Mission
90% matchMostly Negative20% of 15 reviews2017
Dev: Trend Redaktions- und Verlagsgesellschaft mbH
Windows
Are you ready for a job in the railways industrie?EEP TS Mission is a true innovation. For the first time in the history of EEP, the world's most successful railway simulation , you have the opportunity to take on complex tasks in the railway industrie inmidst realistic scenarios.And there's plenty of work to do.
Why similar: Simulation 53.5%, Strategy 46.5%
- #11 Airport Simulator 2019
89% matchMostly Negative29% of 153 reviews2018
Dev: KittehfacePub: Toplitz
Windows
Airport Simulator 2019 places you as the manager of a major international airport. Your duties range from planning and allocating personnel to procuring and maintaining a vehicle fleet, facility maintenance and handling ever larger aircraft from a variety of airlines.
Why similar: Simulation 53.5%, Strategy 46.5%
- #12 Soviet Monsters: Ekranoplans
89% matchMostly Negative38% of 34 reviews2016
Dev: santasco.comPub: IV Productions
Windows
You are in charge of the day to day running of the Ekranoplan program. Manage resources and staff to keep your craft operational. When a mission arrives from on high you must be ready to face the challenge and pilot your Ekranoplan / command the crew to a successful and glorious outcome!
Why similar: Simulation 54%, Strategy 46%
- #13 Nightclub Emporium
88% matchNegative7% of 15 reviews2015
Dev: United Independent Entertainment
Windows
Start your own enterprising odyssey and turn night into day as the boss of your very own Nightclub Emporium!
Why similar: Simulation 54.4%, Strategy 45.6%
- #14 Carpe Deal 'Em
87% match9 user reviews56% of 9 reviews2016
Dev: DDD Wares
Windows · Linux
Carpe Deal 'Em is a life simulator / card game hybrid, with elements from the visual novel / CYOA genres.
Why similar: Simulation 52.5%, Strategy 47.5%
- #15 Cosmic Buddies Town
86% match5 user reviews20% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: Ghost ClustersPub: Funbox Media Ltd
Windows
Part of an Animated Educational series for children between 1 to 7 years old – this time, we need to get straight to work helping the Cosmic Buddies build their town! Collect wood, food and other resources to turn a deserted island into your dream adventure land!
Why similar: Simulation 52.4%, Strategy 47.6%
- #16 Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific
85% matchMixed65% of 40 reviews2016
Dev: Totem GamesPub: Strategy First
Windows
Create your fleet and army, hunt the enemy's fleet, hide your weak squadrons in protected ports until reinforcements arrive, blockade enemy trade routes, struggle for dominance over the seas! Command a battle formation and experience the power of iron and steam!
Why similar: Simulation 52.4%, Strategy 47.6%
- #17 Traffic Giant
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 169 reviews2018
Dev: QLOCPub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Traffic Giant is an amazing simulation game that brings public transport on the right track.
Why similar: Simulation 52.3%, Strategy 47.7%
- #18 IndustrySim Virtual Platform
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: IndustrySim Ltd.
Windows
IndustrySim Virtual Platform is an award-winning, industry-themed serious game about constructing, operating and managing an industrial environment. The professional-level simulation engine, along with real-life events and gamification, enables you to learn and experiment while having a lot of gameplay fun.
Why similar: Simulation 51.2%, Strategy 48.8%
- #19 The Race for the White House 2016
84% matchMixed45% of 29 reviews2016
Dev: Eversim
Windows
Play as a real-world candidate and completely immerse yourself into the 2016 presidential election! Travel around the United States, try to woo voters across the country, create your own political agenda, skillfully manage your campaign budget... and perhaps you will be the next White House occupant!
Why similar: Simulation 52.4%, Strategy 47.6%
- #20 Nature Zen
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Octane
Windows · Linux
Nature Zen the first game created by Team Octane. In the game the player plays as god, manipulating the terrain that animals live on. Will you create an ecosystem full of happy animals, or will everything go extinct because of a lack of food in the area.
Why similar: Simulation 51.2%, Strategy 48.8%
- #21 Hotel Giant
82% 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: Simulation 51.8%, Strategy 48.2%
- #22 Wars of Succession
81% matchPositive84% of 37 reviews2018
Dev: AgeodPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Ageod’s Wars of Succession is a new game designed to cover two major wars that consumed Europe at the eve of the 18th Century.
Why similar: Simulation 51.8%, Strategy 48.2%
- #23 M.U.D. TV
82% matchMixed41% of 190 reviews2010
Dev: Realmforge StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Always wanted to see if you can hack the day-to-day life of a TV producer? Here's your chance! M.U.D. TV is your ticket to the weird wild world of television.
Why similar: Simulation 51.9%, Strategy 48.1%
- #24 ALVAROK
81% 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: Simulation 51.2%, Strategy 48.8%
- #25 Shop Tycoon The Boss
80% 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: Simulation 51.2%, Strategy 48.8%
- #26 Conflict of Heroes: Awakening the Bear
79% 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: Simulation 51.2%, Strategy 48.8%
- #27 Oligopoly: Industrial Revolution
78% 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: Simulation 51.2%, Strategy 48.8%
- #28 Lukewarm Ironclad
69% 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 51.2%, Simulation 48.8%
- #29 Cosmic Cash
77% 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: Simulation 51.2%, Strategy 48.8%
- #30 Noble In Exile / 落魄之家
76% matchMixed50% of 12 reviews2019
Dev: LemoNeko Software
Windows
As one of a once noble family, design and build your own ancient Chinese town using your remaining resources and influence. Plan and manage every industry and every store individually. Casual on simulation, hardcore on management.
Why similar: Simulation 51.2%, Strategy 48.8%
- #31 Viking Life
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Orazgylyjov Davut
Windows
You are an ordinary Viking. Your task is to gather a squad and attack other settlements, after each victory you will have a choice of 4 abilities, each with a unique pumping or talent. After death, you lose all skills and troops.
Why similar: Simulation 29.7%, Medieval 29.7%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Roguelike 11.2%, Combat 6.7%
- #32 Medieval war simulator RTS
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: kg games
Windows
A dynamic RTS game where you command diverse units and build strategic bases to conquer enemies. Manage resources, engage in intense battles, and adapt to multiple game modes including endless zombie waves. Utilize fog of war, a mini-map,the swamp terrain to dominate the battlefield.
Why similar: Simulation 30.6%, Strategy 26.6%, Medieval 20%, Base Building 16.6%, Combat 5.5%
- #33 Form of a Legend
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ascent; Bias
Windows
Form of a Legend is a real time strategy game set on a fantasy world with different races. Build and manage your civilization to make your story a legend.
Why similar: Simulation 40.4%, Strategy 38.5%, Medieval 13.6%, Fantasy 7.5%
- #34 永夜轮回
63% matchNegative18% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: EternalNight
Windows
On this Western fantasy continent, you will take on the role of a vampire descendant. By constantly learning skills, upgrading various weapons, summoning ancient familiars, and enhancing the power of your own castle, you will defend against external monster invasions.
Why similar: Simulation 30.6%, Strategy 26.7%, Medieval 14%, Base Building 12.7%, Roguelike 8.5%
- #35 Iron Inc.
65% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Segment Games
Windows · Mac
Iron Inc is an interplanetary factory automation game where you colonize, build, and fight on planets across the galaxy while developing inter-planetary logistics systems. Create massive bases and engage in combat on the ground and in space.
Why similar: Simulation 35.5%, Strategy 35%, Base Building 18.1%, Open World 10.6%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #36 Antiquitas
73% 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: Simulation 50.4%, Strategy 49.6%
- #37 Industry Transporters
75% 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: Simulation 51.2%, Strategy 48.8%
- #38 Super Duper Siege
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Juice Cube
Windows
Build, defend, and upgrade your kingdom in Super Duper Siege! A tower defense roguelike where you must survive an endless onslaught from the forces of darkness.
Why similar: Strategy 33.2%, Medieval 25.2%, Roguelike 14.3%, Exploration 7.8%, Fantasy 7.5%
- #39 Empire of Devil
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: True Seria
Windows
The civil war rages across the kingdom and the players in the battle for the throne use every possible means in their pursuit to rule the land. A warrior enters in the game who builds his army to besiege settlements, and fight battles. Will his choices make him a Hero or a Devil feared by everyone?
Why similar: Strategy 27.6%, Simulation 25.5%, Medieval 18.4%, Open World 8.7%, RPG 8.4%
- #40 The Forbidden Flask
61% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: QowfacePub: CowHammer Studios
Windows
In a kingdom that has outlawed potion making, an Alchemist turned brew-master continues to sell potions on the underground market from the back of their tavern. Serve both ale and potions to customers, but don't get caught selling potions when the guards make their rounds!
Why similar: Strategy 37.6%, Medieval 23.1%, Fantasy 15.3%, Simulation 14.3%, Roguelike 8.6%
- #41 Humanlike Sword Art
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LeonStudios
Windows
You dive into a virtual world with 100 open-world floors you have to climb to defeat the final boss and win the game. Along the way, you fight wild creatures, level up, gear up, and bake your own bread.
Why similar: Simulation 23.3%, Strategy 19%, Open World 17.5%, Medieval 11.7%, Fantasy 11.7%
- #42 The Great Art Race
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 184 reviews
Dev: Ascaron Entertainment ltd.Pub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 4.4 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: Simulation 51.2%, Strategy 48.8%
- #43 Narco Tycoon
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TBDPub: SIG Publishing
Windows
Narco Tycoon is a simulation game about building a drug empire. Manage and develop your own drug factories. Employ the best people in the "industry" and invest in new technologies. Influence local politics, destroy your rivals or take over their business. Become the real Drug Lord!
Why similar: Simulation 47.7%, Strategy 46.3%, Exploration 4.7%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #44 Dungeon Manager ZV
72% 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: Simulation 50.1%, Strategy 49.9%
- #45 Nightfall Waves
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Torched Hill
Windows
Explore islands, gather resources, unlock upgrades and strengthen your defenses by day. When night falls, survive against relentless waves of shadow creatures.
Why similar: Base Building 24.6%, Strategy 19.3%, Medieval 15.2%, Open World 12.8%, Exploration 8%
- #46 TerTD
70% 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 50.1%, Simulation 49.9%
- #47 The Great Art Heist
59% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Matthew Thomas Stevens Studios LLC
Windows
You play as Jack a kid who loves art ever since he could remember. His parents took him to many museums when he was younger, ever since he has wanted to collect art pieces. Take on contracts or collect for yourself.
Why similar: Simulation 50.9%, Strategy 48.5%, Singleplayer 0.7%