- #1 游戏梦之路 / game dream journey
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: StarTraceark
Windows
Forge Your Dream Games, Build a Legendary Studio! Unearth and cultivate talented employees, leading your team through countless critical decisions as you rise from obscurity to claim the coveted Game of the Year award. This is your path to becoming a legend. Are you ready to write your own chapter?
Why similar: Game Development 32.2% ★, Simulation 13.6%, Strategy 10.7%, Programming 9.2% ★, Management 9.2%
- #2 Game Builder Tycoon - Prologue
96% matchMixed61% of 66 reviews2024
Dev: AM PlayhousePub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Game Builder Tycoon - Prologue is a free simulation game in which you begin your journey as an indie game developer. Personalize your character, craft hit games, manage marketing and research stuff. Create best game on the planet!
Why similar: Game Development 33.5% ★, Economy 10.7%, Management 10.6%, Programming 9.7% ★, Building 8.9%
- #3 Mad Games Tycoon 2
96% matchVery Positive94% of 7,570 reviews2023
Dev: Eggcode
Windows · Mac
Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 36.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Start your own game development studio in 1976. Build your own offices, production facilities and server rooms. Develop the games of your dreams and produce the next next-gen console. Rise from a small garage company to a huge corporation.
Why similar: Game Development 30.5% ★, Management 12%, Economy 11.1%, Programming 9.8% ★, Building 7.3%
- #4 Game Dev Company
95% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Quark Game
Windows
Game Dev Company is a simulation of game dev company, where you can build company, add furniture,build develop department ,Develop your own games to make money and make your company the most famous game company.
Why similar: Game Development 50.2% ★, Simulation 14.4%, Strategy 12.8%, Building 11.1%, Management 10.4%
- #5 Software CEO
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Deltacraft Games
Windows · Linux
Build your own software empire from scratch. Manage projects, recruit staff, design components, and grow from a garage startup to a tech giant. Create SaaS platforms, sell software, or fulfill contracts. Balance quality, deadlines, and innovation in this relaxing yet deep business simulation game.
Why similar: Economy 13.6%, Management 13.4%, Game Development 10.9% ★, Simulation 10.8%, Building 10.2%
- #6 Game Giant
94% match4 user reviews0% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Turtle Games
Windows · Linux
Become the biggest game publisher! Find developers, negotiate contract and market the games. Grow your company and design your offices.
Why similar: Game Development 23.5% ★, Simulation 17.3%, Management 11.4%, Sandbox 10.2%, Economy 9.3%
- #7 Modern Game Tycoon
93% matchMostly Negative23% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: NordCode
Windows · Linux
You are an aspiring game developer in 2000. Hire personal, expand offices, design the games of your dreams and try to make money from them. Reach as high as you can. From a small company to a huge corporation.
Why similar: Game Development 44.9% ★, Simulation 12.7%, Strategy 8.9%, Economy 8.7%, Management 6.3%
- #8 GamersGoMakers
92% matchMostly Positive77% of 399 reviews2014
Dev: gnifrebel Games UG
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%
In GamersGoMakers, you found a little company creating the first video games in history. Create your first game with only basic sound and simple graphics available in the year 1980. You´re one of the pioneers entering the rising global market for computer games.
Why similar: Game Development 40% ★, Simulation 21%, Management 18.2%, Strategy 13.1%, Economy 5.8%
- #9 Game Corp DX
91% matchVery Positive88% of 3,083 reviews2015
Dev: Endless Loop Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Manage your Game Studio, earn big bucks, impress the critics, beat rival studios and clean up at the awards!
Why similar: Game Development 28.6% ★, Management 24.2%, Economy 16.7%, Simulation 13.4%, Building 5.9%
- #10 Software Inc.
91% 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: Game Development 27.6% ★, Programming 10.7% ★, Economy 10.5%, Management 10.3%, Building 9.4%
- #11 City Game Studio: Your Game Dev Adventure Begins
90% matchVery Positive92% of 1,775 reviews2021
Dev: Binogure Studio 🐺
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Manage a game studio from the dawn of the gaming industry in 1976. Your journey starts with small indie titles and grows into a gaming empire. Develop, design, and conquer the industry. From humble beginnings to gaming legend – it’s your story, your studio, your legacy!
Why similar: Game Development 31.4% ★, Programming 13.8% ★, Economy 10.6%, Management 10.1%, Life Sim 8.7%
- #12 Bosslife Office Manager
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gameshaft StudioPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Set up your own office. Expand your office as you wish. Transform from a small office to a large company.Don't forget to make your employees happy too.
Why similar: Game Development 38.2% ★, Economy 13.2%, Management 13.1%, Building 8.9%, Simulation 8.4%
- #13 Game Tycoon 2
89% matchMixed49% of 248 reviews2016
Dev: Sunlight Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
In Game Tycoon 2 you find yourself in the middle of the big players. Get into the act and experience the fascination of the game development. Reach your goal and become the Game Tycoon!
Why similar: Game Development 36.8% ★, Management 11.6%, Life Sim 9.7%, Economy 9.4%, Simulation 9.3%
- #14 Villa's Blinds
88% matchVery Positive80% of 212 reviews2022
Dev: Çamlıca GameLabPub: Neuron Entertainment
Windows
Hello graduates! You have a degree on computer engineering and you can’t find a job? Start now to develop a game in your rental garage. Advertise them and gather your own fan base. Earn your pocket money! Of course, you won’t live in this garbage dump till the end!
Why similar: Game Development 40.4% ★, Management 13.4%, Simulation 11.8%, Resource Management 7.5%, Crafting 7.3%
- #15 Game Builder Tycoon
87% matchMostly Positive78% of 137 reviews2024
Dev: AM PlayhousePub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
In Game Builder Tycoon, begin as an indie game developer. Personalize your character, craft hit games, manage marketing, research stuff and manage a skilled team. Overcome competition to guide your game development studio to global recognition and dominate the gaming industry.
Why similar: Game Development 39% ★, Economy 12.4%, Management 11.2%, Simulation 9.5%, Capitalism 8.8%
- #16 Game Dev Life
86% matchNo user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Pedro Verpha
Windows
Build your own game development studio from scratch, create and release games, unlock new tools and platforms, and grow from solo dev to successful company in this lighthearted game dev tycoon sim.
Why similar: Game Development 46.9% ★, Economy 17.9%, Management 13.4%, Life Sim 13.3%, Simulation 5%
- #17 GameOn!
85% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Plum Multimedia
Windows
Build and manage your dream game studio! Create hit games, develop custom hardware, generate posters for each title, manage your team’s needs, decide on company policies, follow market trends, decorate your studio and see it in first-person! Your legacy starts now — GameOn!
Why similar: Game Development 46.4% ★, Management 15.1%, Simulation 12.9%, Life Sim 10.4%, Strategy 6%
- #18 DevLife
86% matchMixed65% of 65 reviews2020
Dev: Roman StudioPub: Mesote Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
In DevLife you start your career just before hitting 18. It's up to you to choose who you want to be - a graphic designer or maybe a programmer? Will it be a Website design or Mobile Applications? It is up to you to decide! And what if you chose wrong? Well... You will have to live with that!
Why similar: Game Development 34% ★, Programming 15.8% ★, Life Sim 10.2%, Management 10.1%, Building 9.3%
- #19 Let's Build a Dungeon
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Springloaded
Windows
Manage a game studio making the world’s greatest MMORPG. Hire designers, coders, and testers, create a fantasy world, then welcome hundreds of virtual players. If they get bored they will cancel their subscription and your investors will have your head. You can even play the game you create.
Why similar: Game Development 31.9% ★, Programming 14.4% ★, Management 10.5%, Building 10.2%, Life Sim 9.8%
- #20 Server Owner Tycoon
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: JSoffer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Server Owner Tycoon has you step into the shoes of a game server owner to build your own online empire. Manage your staff members, catch the latest trends, keep users satisfied, research new features, and administer your server. Do you have what it takes to become the best server owner?
Why similar: Game Development 30.1% ★, Economy 10.5%, Building 9.8%, Life Sim 9.5%, Management 9.3%
- #21 Software Company
83% matchMostly Negative32% of 25 reviews2023
Dev: InkDevStudios
Windows
Build your own videogame-studio from the early days of videogaming to the future of the industry. Develop the games of your dreams, take care of your employees and mange your business.
Why similar: Game Development 42.7% ★, Economy 14.8%, Programming 14.8% ★, Management 12.6%, Strategy 7.4%
- #22 Code Tycoon
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mennen Online Inh. Hendrik Mennen
Windows · Mac · Linux
Start in 1980 in your garage and build your software empire. Unlock languages from BASIC to Python, develop projects, hire programmers and upgrade your office. Survive deadlines, bugs and demanding clients in this tycoon simulation.
Why similar: Game Development 36.2% ★, Programming 17.2% ★, Economy 12.8%, Management 10.9%, Strategy 7%
- #23 Little Big Workshop
82% matchVery Positive84% of 3,350 reviews2019
Dev: Mirage Game StudiosPub: HandyGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Manage your workers, stations, machines and create awesome stuff as your little big workshop grows into your dream factory!
Why similar: Simulation 21.2%, Strategy 16.8%, Management 15.6%, Building 13.5%, Economy 11.6%
- #24 Game Dev Story
81% matchVery Positive91% of 1,365 reviews2022
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 22.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Work hard and you may reach the top of the video game industry!
Why similar: Game Development 33.3% ★, Programming 14.8% ★, Management 11.4%, Building 10.9%, Life Sim 9.9%
- #25 Scrapworks Simulator
80% matchMixed40% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Perg Valley
Windows
Start as a scrap collector and build your way up to a massive workshop in Scrapworks Simulator. Explore factories, ruins, and abandoned zones to find hidden parts. Use what you collect to craft unique items and grow your own production empire.
Why similar: Simulation 21.2%, Economy 17.5%, Building 17.4%, Crafting 11.1%, Management 10.8%
- #26 Game Dev Masters
81% matchVery Positive84% of 193 reviews2022
Dev: Ryan SaundersPub: One Man Media
Windows
It's time to become the Game Developer you always wanted to be. Make use of a large array of features, and player skills to create stunning 10 / 10 games. Compete with and eventually acquire other dynamic Ai Studio's. Raise the talent of your team and studio's in an effort to dominate the market.
Why similar: Game Development 37.8% ★, Economy 13%, Management 12.5%, Simulation 9.3%, Resource Management 7.5%
- #27 Banker Simulator
79% matchMixed62% of 652 reviews2025
Dev: Soi GamesPub: Red Axe Games
Windows
Banker Simulator is a single-player game where you revive a bankrupt bank. With active and passive (idle) gameplay, make strategic decisions to grow your bank, satisfy customers, and tackle financial crises.
Why similar: Economy 14.1%, Management 12.6%, Building 12.2%, Life Sim 11.7%, Capitalism 9.6%
- #28 Game Tech Simulator
78% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: Forging Lightning
Windows
Running a game studio Forming a team, resolving conflicts, allowing the team to unleash its maximum strength Exploring the market, creating games with higher ratings Unlocking technologies such as information, modularization, AI, collaboration, etc., to enable the studio to grow and expand
Why similar: Game Development 49.6% ★, Simulation 13.4%, Economy 13.2%, Strategy 9.9%, Capitalism 7.3%
- #29 News Tower
76% matchVery Positive94% of 4,202 reviews2025
Dev: Sparrow NightPub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Develop your newspaper and become New York’s new media mogul! In this tycoon, build and manage your newspaper from printer to toilet. Create your editorial line and lead your journalists through unique 1930's stories and dig out the latest scoops!
Why similar: Management 17.9%, Economy 12.1%, Simulation 11.1%, Building 10.9%, Sandbox 9.5%
- #30 Startup Freak
79% matchMixed70% of 53 reviews2019
Dev: PulPul Games
Windows
In Startup Freak you take the role of a budding entrepreneur, and grow your very own software startup from humble beginnings to a multi-million dollar company. Along the way you will have to overcome countless challenges. But the ultimate question you must answer: are you a Startup Freak?
Why similar: Simulation 24.5%, Strategy 21.3%, Management 19.9%, Economy 13.3%, Building 10.4%
- #31 Nightlife Tycoon
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Koala Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Nightlife Tycoon is a bar management game, where you have to build your dream bar and make it thrive. Hire staff, take care of customers, organize incredible events and become the king of nightlife!
Why similar: Management 18.7%, Building 17.2%, Economy 16.1%, Simulation 12.2%, Resource Management 10.1%
- #32 Startup Company
77% 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 28.6%, Economy 20%, Simulation 18.3%, Strategy 10.9%, Building 8%
- #33 Project Highrise
77% 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 26.6%, Building 22.3%, Simulation 19.6%, Strategy 14.6%, Economy 8.4%
- #34 Fuel Station Simulator
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: glass Pixel Games
Windows
Are you ready for the most comprehensive fuel station simulation ever? Manage your fuel station, your shop, the car wash, the workshop, your employees and much more…
Why similar: Economy 17.2%, Life Sim 17%, Management 15.3%, Simulation 14.3%, Strategy 12.8%
- #35 Office Manager
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Jan Štěpánek
Windows · Mac · Linux
Build and manage your own office empire. Design buildings, find tenants, negotiate contracts, and keep them happy. Research new technologies, expand your business, and handle unexpected events in a living office world.
Why similar: Building 19.7%, Simulation 18.5%, Management 16.3%, Strategy 15.5%, Economy 12.7%
- #36 AutoMaker
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: EXC Interactive
Windows
AutoMaker is an automotive business simulator. Start at the dawn of the automotive history, build your factory, research technologies and design cars as you progress through the ages to the current era and beyond.
Why similar: Simulation 17.4%, Economy 17%, Strategy 14.2%, Building 11.2%, Management 10%
- #37 Haprokon
76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: Mike Karman
Windows
In Haprokon You will try to satisfy Your increasingly spoiled Population by producing lots of different Goods - From Apples to Zinc.
Why similar: Simulation 28.2%, Strategy 16.8%, Economy 16%, Management 14.8%, Building 13.5%
- #38 DevTycoon
73% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Nova Spark Interactive
Windows · Linux
DevTycoon is a software development business simulation with a charming pixel art style, which challenges you to build and manage your own company in a world where competition is fierce and the challenges reflect real life.
Why similar: Game Development 38.9% ★, Building 13.6%, Management 12.7%, Life Sim 11.7%, Sandbox 9.9%
- #39 PC Creator - PC Building Simulator
74% matchMixed65% of 217 reviews2021
Dev: CREATY
Windows
Try yourself as a PC builder and build your dream PC from 200+ real components!Complete different PC building and PC repair orders to upgrade your business: build a PC from zero, install popular OS', upgrade computers, install different programs and games, fix PC parts, and much more.
Why similar: Game Development 25% ★, Programming 15% ★, Economy 10.5%, Life Sim 10.4%, Management 10.3%
- #40 Ping Profit - Internet Tycoon
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SudoNova
Windows · Linux
Run the internet your way. Build infrastructure, control traffic, stop outages, and grow a basement hosting startup into a global powerhouse.
Why similar: Simulation 22.2%, Management 18.4%, Economy 15.5%, Strategy 14%, Resource Management 10.9%
- #41 游戏匠心 Game Company Simulator
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cheese Power
Windows
Choose a different life to run a game company, and your business can spread across any game-related industries such as game development, engine development, game console development, etc., creating the best game company in your heart.
Why similar: Game Development 61% ★, Simulation 24.2%, Capitalism 13%, Singleplayer 1%, Indie 0.9%
- #42 Music Store Simulator
72% matchMixed56% of 196 reviews2023
Dev: Crystalia GamesPub: CreativeForge Games
Windows
With Music Store Simulator you can lead a musical instruments manufacturing company. Create, sell, earn and reinvest improving and developing your business. Expand your Brand and climb to success in order to become the world's largest manufacturer of musical instruments!
Why similar: Simulation 23.4%, Management 18.2%, Economy 17.8%, Crafting 11.6%, Building 10.4%
- #43 ReEstate - Real Estate and Business Simulator
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Darkwolf66
Windows
A real estate investment and business simulator, with aspects of life simulator who puts you in the skin of someone who just lost everything including your parents and needs to win in life.
Why similar: Simulation 20.1%, Strategy 17.4%, Life Sim 17.2%, Sandbox 10.9%, Economy 10.1%
- #44 Café Manager
71% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Sikitesens Lti.
Windows
Design it, manage it, own it! Create a cozy cafe, hire the best team, and turn your small business into the talk of the town. Customize every detail, keep your customers happy, and watch your profits grow. The best cafe is the one you build!
Why similar: Management 20.1%, Economy 19.9%, Building 19.2%, Simulation 16.2%, Strategy 11.9%
- #45 MMO RPG DEV Tycoon
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Elindery
Windows · Linux
Build the MMO of your dreams. Watch bots play it. Join them.
Why similar: Game Development 30.4% ★, Management 14.5%, Simulation 12.6%, Building 12.2%, Strategy 10.3%
- #46 GameMaker 25th Anniversary
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 51 reviews2024
Dev: YoYo Games Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Join us in celebrating twenty five years of GameMaker with GameMaker 25th Anniversary! A fun look at the process behind creating the world's greatest 2D Game Engine! Manage your development house, keep your employees happy, and squash bugs as they come up!
Why similar: Game Development 49.4% ★, Management 13.5%, Simulation 11.7%, Strategy 9.8%, Building 7.9%
- #47 Shopping Center Tycoon
70% matchPositive82% of 39 reviews2023
Dev: Musa GUNGOR
Windows
Shopping Center Tycoon Is : Market Simulation & Tycoon and Improve your market. Grow, Design and Manage your Shopping Center with the right Strategy.
Why similar: Management 20%, Simulation 18.9%, Building 16.5%, Strategy 15.5%, Economy 14.9%
- #48 PC Tycoon 2
69% matchVery Positive80% of 315 reviews2024
Dev: Insignis Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Manage your computer company and develop your PC components, create your own laptop, monitor, develop an interactive operating system or build your PC. Research new technologies, improve your office and your factory, hire the best employees, buy other companies and build your computer empire!
Why similar: Game Development 33.2% ★, Economy 15.6%, Management 11.1%, Capitalism 9.6%, Sandbox 9.2%
- #49 Devices Company Tycoon Inc
68% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: ArraGames
Windows
Step into "Devices Company Tycoon Inc"! Lead your tech company to greatness by creating innovative devices like smartphones, laptops, and more. Customize every detail, hire top talent, and expand globally. Host product launches, study market trends, and outshine competitors. Enjoy the game!
Why similar: Simulation 21.6%, Strategy 19.9%, Programming 14.7% ★, Management 10.7%, Economy 10.6%
- #50 Business Magnate
71% matchMixed67% of 216 reviews2019
Dev: Ambiera
Windows
Business Magnate is a tycoon business simulation game where you can create all types of businesses: Cars, rockets, phones, tanks, trucks, airplanes, computers, and ships. Design, produce, market and sell them. You can even run multiple companies at the same time.
Why similar: Management 19.4%, Economy 19.2%, Simulation 18%, Strategy 15.1%, Building 11.1%
- #51 E-TECH SIMULATOR
69% matchMixed54% of 91 reviews2024
Dev: empire gamesPub: CEMA GAMES
Windows
Welcome to E-TECH Simulator, the ultimate simulation game where your entrepreneurial skills will be put to the test!
Why similar: Simulation 21.7%, Life Sim 19.1%, Building 12.1%, Management 10.5%, Economy 10.4%
- #52 Delivery Point Simulator
69% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Archam
Windows
Business simulator with strategy elements, where you manage a network of order delivery points in the conditions of severe competition, gray schemes and unexpected risks. Develop your business, improve points, defend against competitors' attacks, conduct risky transactions in the gray market.
Why similar: Simulation 24.2%, Strategy 20.3%, Sandbox 13.3%, Management 11.1%, Economy 10.9%
- #53 Pawn Legends
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Project GAMMA
Windows
Welcome to the most realistic Pawn Shop Simulator out there! It is time to make the dream a reality-open your own unique Pawn Shop in stunning Sunset Bay, and become #1 Pawn Shop in the Region! Pawn Shop Management, Buy and Sell, Negotiate, Upgrade and Expand, and so much more!
Why similar: Simulation 21.5%, Economy 18.4%, Management 18.2%, Life Sim 16.3%, Strategy 15.5%
- #54 CoffeeBiz Tycoon
70% matchMixed64% of 66 reviews2018
Dev: The Sociopath Software
Windows
CoffeeBiz tycoon is a mix of entrepreneurship fun and complicated business simulation. Start your first coffee kiosk, brew, expand, hire, deal with competitors, build a well-known brand, risk, and do everything else needed to build prosperous and profitable business.
Why similar: Management 22.9%, Simulation 21.6%, Strategy 17.2%, Economy 16.2%, Capitalism 7.2%
- #55 Mad Smartphone Tycoon
67% matchMostly Positive73% of 580 reviews2024
Dev: Miradil
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Build Your smartphone Empire in Mad Smartphone Tycoon, your main goal in this game is to create the ultimate smartphone that combines both performance and aesthetics. Expand your company, dominate the global market, become a tycoon in the world of mobile phones!
Why similar: Management 20.1%, Building 14%, Simulation 12.9%, Strategy 10.8%, Sandbox 9.3%
- #56 Ethics Empire
66% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Nullgrid Studios
Windows
Become the richest business owner in this strategy-based simulator, choose your playstyle trying to balance ethics and profits in this chaotic low poly world. Will you keep your ethical businesses thriving or will you let it all crumble down for a quick buck?
Why similar: Strategy 21.3%, Simulation 20.1%, Management 16.7%, Building 10.9%, Economy 9.8%
- #57 Game Company Simulator
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Lonely Gamer
Windows
A weary ex‑developer, tired of pay‑to‑win and toxic workplaces, creates a simulation where you play as a game company boss. Recruit staff, push their potential, battle rivals, and aim to dominate the market with blockbuster hits to reach the pinnacle of success.
Why similar: Game Development 43.4% ★, Simulation 11.1%, Strategy 10.5%, Management 8.9%, Sandbox 8.2%
- #58 Joey's Shisha Simulator
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: QuirQ Entertainment
Windows
Start your own shisha lounge from scratch! Prepare hookahs, work behind the bar, serve customers, manage finances, design your shop and expand your business. But beware, unexpected events can happen, can your business overcome them?
Why similar: Life Sim 14.3%, Management 13.9%, Simulation 11.2%, Building 10.3%, Strategy 9.8%
- #59 Mad Games Tycoon
68% matchVery Positive91% of 4,414 reviews2016
Dev: Eggcode
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Form your own game studio set in the early 1980s in a small garage. Develop your own game ideas, create a team and develop megahit video games. Research new technologies, train your staff and upgrade your office space, going from a lowly garage to a huge building. Expand your business and dominate the world market for video games!
Why similar: Management 16.9%, Programming 12.5% ★, Economy 12.1%, Building 10.3%, Simulation 9.8%
- #60 Publish! A Game About Making Games
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AlterStaff Inc.
Windows · Mac
In this game, you can actually make real games.. literally! As the sole Game Designer you are the last hope for a failing company. Your mission: develop the ultimate game titles by stitching together absurd genres under your boss’s crazy demands. Get your game onto STIM before your Sanity hits zero!
Why similar: Game Development 42.6% ★, Economy 11%, Management 10.5%, Life Sim 8.7%, Simulation 7.6%