- #1 Wall Street Raider
97% matchVery Positive95% of 177 reviews2026
Dev: Ronin SoftwarePub: Hackjack Games
Windows
Wall Street Raider offers the deepest stock market simulations in gaming history. Control publicly traded corporations, futures, options, and even crypto. Whether you want to make billions in equities, short-sell overvalued stocks, or hedge risk using derivatives, the market is yours to conquer!
Why similar: Economy 26.6%, Capitalism 17.9%, Text-Based 16.6%, Management 14.4%, 1980s 14.1%
Why You'll Like It: A deep, hardcore financial simulation that captures the complex economic management aspects of the stock market.
- #2 TCG Card Shop Simulator
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 48,125 reviews2024
Dev: OPNeon Games
Windows
Median: 12.3 hrsMean: 26.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Open your own local game store. Stock shelves with the latest booster packs, or crack them and collect the cards for yourself. Set your own prices, hire staff, host events, and expand your card shop.
Why similar: Economy 32.9%, Management 23.3%, Simulation 16.7%, Capitalism 14.5%, Life Sim 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the addictive nature of shop management and economic growth within a specific niche market.
- #3 Stocks: Main Force Simulator
96% matchVery Positive87% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: LoneCat
Windows · Mac
Step into a virtual market and experience the fun of strategy and decision-making! As a market participant, analyze trends, assess information, and adjust your resources to explore the effects of different strategies.
Why similar: Economy 67.8%, Simulation 32.2%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers the most direct experience to the seed game by focusing specifically on the mechanics of stock market trading and resource management.
- #4 This Grand Life
96% matchMostly Positive75% of 240 reviews2018
Dev: Poking Water Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A life simulator that leans heavily into the personal finance aspect. Pay taxes, take out mortgages, trade stocks, buy real estate, start businesses, or grind your way to victory as an employee.
Why similar: Economy 21.3%, Time Management 15.3%, Life Sim 15.1%, Capitalism 14.5%, Management 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: Combines life-simulation with complex economic systems and time management, mirroring the progression loop of the seed game.
- #5 Big Ambitions
94% matchVery Positive93% of 13,061 reviews2023
Dev: Hovgaard Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 11.1 hrsMean: 25.0 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: Economy 29.6%, Management 21.1%, Life Sim 16.6%, Capitalism 15.9%, Time Management 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a comprehensive business management experience that allows players to scale from small ventures to corporate empires.
- #6 Timeflow – Life Sim
94% matchVery Positive93% of 1,621 reviews2019
Dev: Digital Geckos
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
This game will make you rich! Learn the basics of investment and life management. Your goal is to make your dream come true. You can make a career, buy real estate, run business, trade stocks, become a blogger, or make a fortune on an art market. Study, network, and plan your time for all of it.
Why similar: Economy 25.8%, Life Sim 20.7%, Time Management 16.7%, Capitalism 15.4%, Text-Based 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: A life-simulation game that emphasizes financial literacy and time management as core pillars of success.
- #7 Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator
92% matchVery Positive92% of 497 reviews2026
Dev: Strange ScaffoldPub: Frosty Pop
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Buy low, sell high, and short an entire universe of babies in this arcade stock market sim set in the world of Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator.
Why similar: Gambling 26.9% ★, Economy 25.5%, Management 13.7%, Anime 9.9%, Capitalism 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A quirky, high-stakes trading simulator that captures the chaotic fun of market manipulation.
- #8 VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 38,291 reviews2016
Dev: Sukeban GamesPub: Ysbryd Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 31.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action is a booze em' up about waifus, technology, and post-dystopia life.
Why similar: Life Sim 30.1%, Anime 19%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Simulation 12.8%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the specific atmospheric, retro-futuristic vibe that makes STONKS-9800 so immersive.
- #9 Sunset Game Shop Shayou
91% matchVery Positive93% of 56 reviews2026
Dev: Lobstudio
Windows · Mac
Why did the beloved game shops of our childhood fade away? Live through 25 years of gaming history (1985–2010) as a shop owner in this management sim.
Why similar: 1980s 21%, Economy 17.6%, Life Sim 15.2%, Simulation 11.6%, Management 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the retro 1980s and 1990s aesthetic while centering on shop management gameplay.
- #10 MakeThatMoney
93% matchMixed43% of 54 reviews2017
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
MakeThatMoney is a text based management game. You start with 500$, and need to find the best and quickest route to becoming a millionaire. What's the best job to work at, mini mart or office? Do you have the degree required to work in an office environment?
Why similar: Capitalism 28.1%, Text-Based 26.8%, Simulation 19.1%, Management 15.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A text-based simulation that shares the minimalist, capitalism-focused gameplay style of the seed game.
- #11 Hypnospace Outlaw
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 5,448 reviews2019
Dev: TendershootPub: No More Robots
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Greetings Enforcer, and thank you for enlisting in the Hypnospace Patrol Department! As the world falls into its slumber, Hypnospace becomes a bustling global village. These virtual streets aren't going to police themselves!
Why similar: 1990's 37.1%, Simulation 28.8%, Retro 22.5%, Atmospheric 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: Perfectly replicates the 90s aesthetic and digital nostalgia found in the seed game's presentation.
- #12 Papers, Please
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 79,225 reviews2013
Dev: Lucas PopePub: 3909
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.
Why similar: Simulation 34.8%, Pixel Graphics 22.5%, Multiple Endings 15.3%, Retro 15.2%, Atmospheric 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: Utilizes a text-heavy, document-based interface to create a high-stakes, atmospheric management experience.
- #13 Touhou Mystia's Izakaya
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 31,878 reviews2021
Dev: 二色幽紫蝶
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 34.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A brand new pixel art restaurant simulator based on the Touhou Project! Play as Mystia, the owner of a small izakaya. Collect ingredients by day, cater to the customers by night, learn recipes from familiar characters, and become the best izakaya owner in all of Gensokyo!
Why similar: Time Management 19.8%, Economy 18.3%, Capitalism 13.6%, Anime 12.3%, Simulation 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a relaxing, management-focused gameplay loop that emphasizes atmosphere and charm.
- #14 Supermarket Simulator
86% matchVery Positive92% of 82,629 reviews2025
Dev: Nokta Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 34.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Run your own supermarket! Stock shelves, set your prices, take payments, hire staff, expand your store, handle shoplifters, and design your layout. Purchase goods from online or local markets around town, and personally deliver online orders to your customers.
Why similar: Economy 34.6%, Management 21.7%, Simulation 17.9%, Life Sim 14.7%, Capitalism 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a hands-on approach to shop management and economic optimization.
- #15 Bank Simulator
86% matchMostly Positive73% of 369 reviews2025
Dev: Strong Bow Games
Windows
Build and manage your financial empire from a small bank to a global powerhouse. Approve loans, trade bonds, hire staff, and master the market in Bank Simulator a business management sim and banking tycoon where every economic decision impacts your bottom line
Why similar: Economy 26.6%, Life Sim 21.2%, Capitalism 15.8%, Time Management 14.5%, Management 13.3%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a focused economic management experience centered on financial services and growth.
- #16 CoffeeBiz Tycoon
89% 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: Economy 30%, Management 25.6%, Simulation 17.9%, Capitalism 11.4%, Old School 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward management simulator that focuses on economic strategy and business scaling.
- #17 Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,469 reviews2010
Dev: EasyGameStationPub: Carpe Fulgur LLC
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Recettear is the story of an item shop, the girl who lives in it, and the fairy who turned her life upside down. Recette Lemongrass finds herself in charge of an item shop built into her house, in order to pay back a loan her father took and then skipped out on - and Tear, her newfound fairy "companion", won't take no for an answer!
Why similar: Capitalism 48.5%, Anime 29.8%, Management 13.2%, Simulation 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the economy and management of a shop while maintaining a charming, distinct visual style.
- #18 Software Inc.
85% matchVery Positive94% of 7,720 reviews2015
Dev: Coredumping
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.8 hrsMean: 45.8 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: Economy 32.9%, Capitalism 21%, Management 19.8%, Time Management 16.2%, Simulation 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers deep business management mechanics that allow for complex economic planning and company growth.
- #19 Business Simulator 2026
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 173 reviews2025
Dev: HOGO Games
Windows
In Business Simulator 2026, you start with a small capital and aim to build a business empire in the city by deciding which business to start in which shop and deciding the prices. Business Simulator 2026 is a business simulation that will test your business acumen and strategic planning skills.
Why similar: Economy 28.9%, Capitalism 17.6%, Life Sim 16.4%, Time Management 15%, Management 14.6%
Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the classic business management genre with a focus on capitalism and resource allocation.
- #20 Startup Company
84% matchVery Positive81% of 6,200 reviews2020
Dev: Hovgaard Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 19.6 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: Economy 43%, Management 37.1%, Simulation 17.6%, Capitalism 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: A management simulator that focuses on the growth and economic strategy required to build a successful tech business.
- #21 Game Dev Tycoon
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 44,908 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 47.9%, Economy 27.5%, Simulation 24.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic management simulator that captures the satisfaction of building a business from the ground up.
- #22 Money Simulator: Brokeville (Free Prologue)
81% matchVery Positive86% of 1,167 reviews2025
Dev: OrganicaPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Welcome to the Brokeville! Grind your way to the top through jobs, deliveries, bicycle races, and risky crypto trades. Buy, customize, and sell cars & motorcycles for profit. Build your own businesses, manage them, and hire staff to grow your empire.
Why similar: Capitalism 23.4%, Life Sim 23.3%, Economy 22.2%, Simulation 14.9%, Management 12.7%
Why You'll Like It: A life-simulation game that focuses on the struggle of financial management and economic survival.
- #23 Ad Agency Tycoon
82% matchMixed69% of 72 reviews2025
Dev: BarCoffee Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ad Agency Tycoon is an Advertising Agency simulator set in the 60's. Choose the perfect combination for your propagandas, develop your company and conquer the golden age of publicity! Your advertising will come to life and face the tough market and the most feared of all: the public.
Why similar: Economy 23.9%, Time Management 18.1%, 1980s 15.3%, Management 14.6%, Capitalism 14.3%
Why You'll Like It: A casual management game that focuses on time-based economic progression.
- #24 Laundry Simulator 2026
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 80 reviews2026
Dev: Broken Clock
Windows
Laundry Simulator is a chill, ASMR laundry cleaning, and shop management game. Open your own Laundromat, and deal with dirty clothes and customers. Clean and manage your shop, upgrade your equipment, unlock new skills and hire workers. Your laundry empire awaits!
Why similar: Economy 28.5%, Life Sim 17.9%, Management 16.3%, Capitalism 15.3%, Time Management 13.7%
Why You'll Like It: A management-focused simulator that provides a relaxing loop of economic growth.
- #25 Moonlighter
82% matchVery Positive82% of 21,806 reviews2018
Dev: Digital SunPub: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements that demonstrates two sides of the coin – revealing everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that secretly dreams of becoming a hero.
Why similar: Management 52.5%, Pixel Graphics 25.4%, Simulation 22.1%
Why You'll Like It: Balances shop management and economic strategy with a distinct, engaging visual aesthetic.
- #26 DAVE THE DIVER
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 153,621 reviews2023
Dev: MINTROCKET
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 26.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
DAVE THE DIVER is a casual, singleplayer adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night. Join Dave and his quirky friends as they seek to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Blue Hole.
Why similar: Management 52.4%, Pixel Graphics 26.1%, Simulation 21.6%
Why You'll Like It: Blends management and economic progression with a highly atmospheric and charming presentation.
- #27 HR Simulator
80% matchVery Positive81% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: Animesme
Windows · Mac
An HR management simulator about navigating workplace dynamics, hiring and training a diverse workforce, and balancing professional growth with personal life in a bustling cityscape.
Why similar: Economy 31.6%, Time Management 24.2%, Simulation 18.3%, Management 11.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the resource management and economic aspects of running a business department.
- #28 Gacha Capsule Shop Simulator - Akihabara
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 291 reviews2026
Dev: UGC90
Windows
(EA June 8th!) What's it like to open a shop in Akihabara? Sourcing, displaying, hiring(Staff & Robots), setting your own prices. From a little shop to a legendary otaku shop filled with rare figures. Conquer Akihabara with your gacha business skills. (and sometimes physical means too)!
Why similar: Economy 27.5%, Life Sim 16.5%, Capitalism 16.5%, Management 15.8%, Anime 13.3%
- #29 Retro Rewind - Video Store Simulator
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 8,371 reviews2026
Dev: Blood Pact Studios
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Manage your very own video store in the early 90s! Rent, sell, decorate and expand your business from the ground up and relive the golden ages of video rentals!
Why similar: Economy 38.4%, Management 26.4%, Simulation 16.3%, Retro 7.9%, Atmospheric 5.8%
- #30 This Grand Life 2
77% matchVery Positive89% of 302 reviews2025
Dev: Poking Water Games
Windows
A money-focused life simulator. Create characters with allergies and addictions. Manage their lives through financial booms and busts. Advance their careers, start a small business, invest in real estate and stocks - or roleplay a penniless hobo.
Why similar: Economy 22.8%, Life Sim 17.4%, Capitalism 15.7%, Time Management 14.8%, Management 9.8%
- #31 Project Highrise
79% matchVery Positive85% of 4,778 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 47.6%, Simulation 25.8%, Economy 25.5%, Pixel Graphics 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: A management game that focuses on the economic and logistical challenges of building and maintaining a skyscraper.
- #32 Console Shop Simulator
76% matchVery Positive93% of 500 reviews2025
Dev: Lance Games
Windows
Become the owner of a game store! Organize shelves, repair CDs, negotiate profits, promote your store via live stream, and increase customer satisfaction.
Why similar: Economy 25.3%, Capitalism 17.3%, Life Sim 15.9%, Time Management 15.9%, Management 14.4%
- #33 Internet Cafe Simulator
78% matchMostly Positive73% of 10,233 reviews2019
Dev: Cheesecake Dev
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Internet Cafe Simulator is an internet cafe business simulation game. Build the best internet café in the world!
Why similar: Economy 34.1%, Simulation 30.1%, Management 28.9%, Atmospheric 4%, Multiple Endings 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: A management simulator that focuses on building and maintaining a business in a specific niche.
- #34 Shop Simulator: Waifu Pillows
76% matchVery Positive91% of 92 reviews2025
Dev: Three River Games (3RG)
Windows
Konnichiwa Shop-owner-kun! Become a hero of the weeb/otaku community in a cute Japanese suburb with your very own waifu pillow shop! Stock your shelves with exciting dakimakura designs, expand your store, and make a fortune in Shop Simulator: Waifu Pillows!
Why similar: Economy 28.6%, Life Sim 18.2%, Management 16.2%, Capitalism 14.6%, Anime 12.8%
- #35 PUSHER - Drug Tycoon
77% matchVery Positive84% of 121 reviews2023
Dev: P4 GAMES
Windows
Thrilling business tycoon sim where you step into the shoes of a drug dealer in 1980s USA. Your main goal is simple: BUY LOW and SELL HIGH. Get ready for a experience where you'll combine strategy, risk-taking, and decision-making to build your criminal empire.
Why similar: Economy 22.8%, Life Sim 18.9%, Capitalism 12%, Time Management 11.6%, 1980s 11%
- #36 Pumping Simulator 2
75% matchVery Positive92% of 1,672 reviews2023
Dev: Lance Games
Windows
Median: 14.4 hrsMean: 16.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A gas station management game, start by selling a car to raise funds and invest in an abandoned plot of land. Build, expand, and upgrade your gas station, diversify services, customize and manage time efficiently during peak hours. And maybe you will become rich
Why similar: Economy 25.7%, Life Sim 22.9%, Time Management 18.5%, Management 14%, Simulation 10.7%
- #37 TCG Card Shop Simulator: Prologue
73% matchVery Positive94% of 5,660 reviews2024
Dev: OPNeon Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Open your local game store early with the Prologue version, which includes main gameplay of the full version, but with limited progression. Stock shelves with booster packs, or crack them and collect the cards for yourself. Set your own prices, sell cards to customer.
Why similar: Economy 30.7%, Management 21.2%, Life Sim 17.6%, Capitalism 16.2%, Simulation 14.4%
- #38 SEX, Stocks & Cocks
73% matchVery Positive87% of 112 reviews2024
Dev: Lust Desires 🖤
Windows
SEX, Stocks & Cocks is an exciting visual novel for adults that immerses you in a world of intrigue, fraud, and sexual passion. As the protagonist, you will find yourself in the midst of a large stock brokerage firm, where everyone hides their secrets and motivations.
Why similar: Economy 24.9%, Life Sim 20.6%, Management 12.3%, Anime 10.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.4%
- #39 Gamestonk Simulator: Gone Rogue
71% matchVery Positive85% of 128 reviews2026
Dev: simsum
Windows
Gamestonk is the first roguelite shop simulator. Manage the last videogame store in town, keep up with the latest releases, trade smuggled retros, select your modifiers strategically, hire workers, and deal with pesky shoplifters.
Why similar: Economy 28%, Life Sim 22.3%, Capitalism 18%, Management 16.5%, Simulation 9.2%
- #40 Insider Trading
71% matchVery Positive80% of 600 reviews2026
Dev: Naiive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Insider Trading is a roguelike deckbuilder where you bend the market to your will. Synergize perks, manipulate stock prices, and trade wisely or risk pricing yourself out.
Why similar: Gambling 40.9% ★, Capitalism 30.1%, Choices Matter 10.1%, Retro 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
- #41 Wild West Supermarket Simulator
72% matchMostly Positive71% of 167 reviews2025
Dev: SunDustPub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Run a General Store in the Wild West. Customize and expand your shop. Make sure that your customers’ constantly changing needs are satisfied. Work every job yourself or let your employees stack the shelves and work the till. Find out what it feels like to own a Wild West Supermarket.
Why similar: Economy 31.1%, Capitalism 18.6%, Life Sim 18.4%, Management 18%, Simulation 10.5%
- #42 Vertical Slice: A Game Dev Story
74% matchMixed67% of 332 reviews2021
Dev: DarkKnightPub: 2P Games
Windows
From nobody to famous game producer in 3 years: that’s the journey you will live! Experience the trials and tribulations of game development in this life simulation game: live through the process of founding a small team and learning how to work together to develop a successful game.
Why similar: Life Sim 19.7%, Time Management 16.4%, Economy 15%, Management 13.6%, Anime 10.4%
- #43 Mad Television Tycoon
70% matchVery Positive87% of 248 reviews2026
Dev: Eggcode
Windows
In Mad Television Tycoon, you take control of a TV station. Accept the challenge and lead your network to success. Your task is to create a diverse schedule, maximize advertising revenue, and outshine the competition.
Why similar: Economy 23.3%, Capitalism 14.4%, 1980s 14.4%, Time Management 13.2%, Management 12.7%
- #44 Alien Market Simulator
69% matchVery Positive86% of 146 reviews2026
Dev: Silly Sloth StudiosPub: Shadow Owl Studios
Windows
Run a market on your space station. Restore and upgrade the station, expand your services, and sell to a variety of alien customers. Experience the challenge of managing a business in space and growing your market
Why similar: Economy 31.8%, Life Sim 22.9%, Time Management 18.1%, Management 17.3%, Simulation 9.9%
- #45 Life Simulator
74% matchMixed49% of 247 reviews2020
Dev: 鹊思网络Pub: 方块游戏(CubeGame)
Windows
Life Simulator is a simulation game with relaxed atmosphere. Players will play as a college graduate getting into the big city, you will fight for your life for four years, you can be a winner with cars, houses and soul mate, or maybe a salty fish with nothing, and you can also find love...
Why similar: Life Sim 33.6%, Time Management 20.8%, Simulation 17.4%, Economy 15.8%, Anime 12.4%
- #46 Gamer Stop Simulator
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 295 reviews2026
Dev: Red Axe Games
Windows
Gamer Stop Simulator is a simulation game where you manage a video game store. Buy games and consoles from customers, repair broken devices, test games, and add rare items to your collection. Negotiate prices, expand your store, and grow your business in this exciting retail experience!
Why similar: Life Sim 29.2%, Economy 25.1%, Capitalism 14.6%, Simulation 13.3%, Old School 7.4%
- #47 Casino Island Simulator
71% matchMixed66% of 139 reviews2024
Dev: Clap Games
Windows
Run your own casino. Buy new gambling games, take payments, hire employees, expand and design your casino. Slots, blackjack, roulette, poker, baccarat, craps and more...
Why similar: Gambling 29% ★, Economy 29%, Management 15.8%, Life Sim 15.6%, Simulation 10.5%
- #48 Movies Tycoon
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 510 reviews2024
Dev: PixelCraze s.r.o.
Windows
Movies Tycoon is a simulation game where you dive into the world of film-making. Start with a humble studio, scout and manage top talent, customize unique characters, and direct blockbuster films.
Why similar: Economy 26.6%, Capitalism 17%, Management 15.3%, Time Management 15%, 1980s 11.8%
- #49 Grocery Store Tycoon
69% matchVery Positive85% of 117 reviews2025
Dev: Spyder Lab Gaming
Windows
Build and manage your own grocery store in first person. Run the register, stock inventory, hire employees, and expand your business from a small market into a thriving retail operation.
Why similar: Economy 39.2%, Life Sim 25.4%, Management 21.9%, Simulation 13.5%
- #50 Plant Nursery Simulator
67% matchVery Positive95% of 282 reviews2025
Dev: Robot Assembly
Windows
Run your own cozy Plant Nursery in this relaxing sim. Grow crops, stock shelves, and help customers. Expand with greenhouses, hire staff, and decorate your dream shop. Perfect for fans of wholesome farming and sim games.
Why similar: Economy 34%, Management 20.9%, Simulation 18.5%, Capitalism 14%, Life Sim 12.6%
- #51 Banker Simulator
68% matchMixed62% of 691 reviews2025
Dev: 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 33.2%, Life Sim 22.4%, Capitalism 19.3%, Management 17.9%, Simulation 7.3%
- #52 Megastore Simulator
66% matchVery Positive93% of 1,461 reviews2026
Dev: Yolo Games Studio
Windows
Median: 12.1 hrsMean: 34.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Megastore Simulator is a first-person management & tycoon game. Start small and grow into a massive two-floor megastore with forklifts, pallet jacks, and staff. Unlock and manage departments like Bakery, Clothing, Electronics, Sports, Music, Toys, Grocery, Seafood, and Vending Machines
Why similar: Economy 29.9%, Life Sim 25.3%, Management 19.3%, Capitalism 13.9%, Simulation 11.6%
- #53 Life Inc.
67% matchVery Positive90% of 107 reviews2026
Dev: Sergio Garcia
Windows
💼 Start broke. Build an empire. Climb the career ladder, invest in stocks and real estate, or launch your own business from scratch. Every decision shapes your destiny. Millionaire or bankrupt—you decide.
Why similar: Life Sim 29.9%, Time Management 22.9%, Simulation 17.5%, Capitalism 15.2%, Management 11.7%
- #54 Game Tycoon 2
73% 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: Economy 20.1%, Life Sim 16.8%, Management 15%, 1980s 14.1%, Time Management 13.9%
- #55 No Umbrellas Allowed
69% matchVery Positive81% of 1,458 reviews2021
Dev: Hoochoo Game Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Reveal the true value of the items coming into the shop. Each item has their own history. Dig deep to see what is behind them and become an expert appraiser. Begin a tug of war with customers. With their own expectations and knowledge, they never give up on money.
Why similar: Management 24.2%, Simulation 20%, Economy 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Choices Matter 10.1%
- #56 Vending Dokan!: Kozy Kiosk
67% matchVery Positive91% of 153 reviews2025
Dev: Aftabi Games
Windows
Build a vending machine empire in this cozy idle sim! Manage staff, decorate locations, and watch your business thrive. Play actively or let it run passively in the background with relaxing music to enjoy while you work or unwind.
Why similar: Life Sim 36.1%, Management 26.5%, Anime 21%, Simulation 16.4%
- #57 Pocket Boss
66% matchVery Positive91% of 129 reviews2025
Dev: LangfilmPub: Playables
Windows · Mac · Linux
Who says that work and play don’t mix? Not us! Play Pocket Boss, the game where you handle lots of fun data and one not-so-fun boss.
Why similar: Economy 22.8%, Life Sim 20.5%, Capitalism 18.3%, Text-Based 14%, Management 13.9%
- #58 小白兔电商~Bunny e-Shop
66% matchVery Positive94% of 10,240 reviews2021
Dev: 落叶岛项目组Pub: NVLMaker
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 42.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Experience a hilarious and adorable e-commerce game in a magical world where humans and monsters are at war. Help a humble rabbit fairy expand her online store selling homegrown carrots. Uncover hidden secrets while growing the business and becoming a successful entrepreneur.
Why similar: Capitalism 20.9%, Life Sim 19.5%, Time Management 13.8%, Anime 12.5%, Management 11.6%
- #59 Office Simulator: Prologue
67% matchVery Positive80% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: Tzn Games
Windows
Office Simulator: Prologue is a limited-content version designed to let you experience office management right away. Manage your employees, plan tasks, and navigate the challenges of office life!
Why similar: Life Sim 24.4%, Economy 18.9%, Time Management 17.2%, Management 16.9%, Simulation 11.3%