- #1 Macropolis
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RiceGames
Windows · Linux
A cozy 2D city-building game where you gather resources, upgrade buildings, and grow a small pixel town brought to life with cars, dynamic weather and beautiful sunsets.
Why similar: City Builder 34.1%, Simulation 22.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Top-Down 8.5%, Building 7.2%
- #2 All Quiet Roads
96% matchVery Positive94% of 159 reviews2022
Dev: Scheme StreetPub: Scheme Street, LLC
Windows · Mac
Silence the city. A minimalist logistics puzzle where you untangle traffic jams. No stress. Just flow.
Why similar: City Builder 32.6%, Simulation 23.7%, Minimalist 16.2%, Strategy 15.3%, Top-Down 9.8%
- #3 Stardustry
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CherryBit Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
You are the new manager of Stardustry, the pinnacle of resource extraction and production in outer space! Mine ores, process them and create complex resources in this chill industry simulator set in space.
Why similar: City Builder 30.8%, Strategy 19.9%, Simulation 18.9%, Building 7%, Top-Down 6.6%
- #4 Kutha Stroom Rush
95% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Radiant Deer
Windows · Linux
An electric-grid simulator game. Plan, build, and maintain your growing city's electric needs. Keep all of your electric grid users satisfied, watch your existing grid infrastructure, and build out to serve new users.
Why similar: City Builder 32.1%, Simulation 20.3%, Strategy 13.7%, Minimalist 12%, Building 8.1%
- #5 Spidle Tridle
94% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: solinvictus1313
Windows · Mac · Linux
Build your industry and earn credits to buy your ticket back home to Earth. Minimalist sci-fi base building about resource extraction and refinement. A 100% organic indie idle game with an oldschool lo-fi aesthetic and a light-hearted & relaxed atmosphere. Made to be played in a window on the side.
Why similar: City Builder 28%, Idler 15.5%, Strategy 12.6%, Simulation 11.5%, Minimalist 10.9%
- #6 Pixel Airport Tycoon
94% match8 user reviews100% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: hans-juergen mueller
Windows
Build your own airport from the ground up! Construct terminals, runways, and refueling stations, manage baggage handling and catering, research new technologies, and expand your grounds. Become the most successful airport manager – tile by tile!
Why similar: City Builder 34.2%, Simulation 24.4%, Strategy 21.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Economy 5.5%
- #7 Tile Cities 2
92% matchVery Positive94% of 66 reviews2024
Dev: yevhen8
Windows
City-building experience reimagined as a simple relaxing puzzle game bringing the original Tile Cities to a new level
Why similar: City Builder 31.1%, Strategy 22.6%, Simulation 21.9%, Minimalist 10.8%, Building 7.5%
- #8 City Life 2008
93% matchVery Positive81% of 245 reviews2008
Dev: Monte CristoPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Construct the city of the 21st Century with City Life! City Life 2008 Edition is a next-generation City Builder. Its 3D game engine provides a level of detail and animation unprecedented in the City Builder genre, with total freedom of construction.
Why similar: City Builder 47.8%, Simulation 27%, Strategy 25.2%
- #9 Constructor Plus
91% matchVery Positive89% of 458 reviews2019
Dev: System 3
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Constructor Plus is the definitive building simulation for the modern day tycoon. Build your dream town full of crackpot undesirables, businesses, and quirky tenants whilst fending off your rivals in the eagerly awaited sequel to Constructor HD. With almost 3 times more content, building just got bigger!
Why similar: City Builder 37.3%, Strategy 25.6%, Simulation 25.6%, Building 9.2%, Indie 2.3%
- #10 Mini Estate
91% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Lava Entertainment
Windows
A minimalist game about building skyscrapers.
Why similar: Strategy 25.1%, Simulation 23.7%, City Builder 23.2%, Minimalist 11%, Building 7%
- #11 Saimai Rd
89% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: MakhamDev
Windows
Grow a city with your transport system in this minimal logistic management game!
Why similar: City Builder 30.7%, Simulation 20.3%, Strategy 18.7%, Building 7.5%, Top-Down 7.1%
- #12 BlockUrbs
88% matchPositive84% of 25 reviews2024
Dev: HidingDev Games
Windows
BlockUrbs is a small city builder game where you can place a variety of structures and roads on tiles to create tiny, detailed and beautiful city sections without worrying about any goals or scores.
Why similar: City Builder 45.9%, Simulation 21.6%, Strategy 17.3%, Building 11.2%, Casual 3.1%
- #13 Forebearers
89% matchMixed48% of 109 reviews2019
Dev: Sandspire Interactive
Windows
This city-building strategy game puts you as the chieftain of a tribe driven away from their homeland. Now you must rebuild and defend your tribe from both the elements and your old enemies.
Why similar: City Builder 55.3%, Strategy 21.4%, Simulation 21%, Indie 2.3%
- #14 Balloons Factory Tycoon
87% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Cristian Savelea
Windows
Build and manage your balloon empire in this relaxing idle tycoon! Automate production, upgrade machinery, and earn massive profits to unlock vibrant, stylized cities. Start small and expand your colorful business across the world.
Why similar: City Builder 26.6%, Idler 26.1%, Simulation 15.1%, Strategy 13.5%, Building 5.7%
- #15 Metropolis
86% match9 user reviews11% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: Studio by the Bay
Windows
Metropolis - The Ultimate City Simulator. In a game of construction, politics and real estate, build and manage your city to become the most liveable city in the world.
Why similar: City Builder 37.7%, Simulation 28.8%, Strategy 27.8%, Management 5.6%
- #16 Community Inc
86% matchMostly Negative40% of 198 reviews2017
Dev: T4 InteractivePub: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
As a new Manager, build a happy community and trade with other races... for profit. Yes, that's right, we need their happiness so we can power up our portals. The Lings, your workers, will obey you and help you with your village. But beware, they can cause a lot of problems too.
Why similar: City Builder 37.6%, Simulation 31%, Strategy 28.2%, Indie 3.2%
- #17 Cities XL Platinum
85% matchMixed58% of 1,633 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 55.4%, Simulation 24.6%, Strategy 11.2%, Management 3.4%, Building 2.8%
- #18 Country Tales 2: New Frontiers Collector's Edition
84% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Cateia Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Join the new sheriff in town, forge strong friendships and explore the Wild West in this fun and dynamic time management strategy game! Enjoy in dozens of unique levels, bonus levels, medals and collectables; build, upgrade, trade, collect, clear the road, explore and much more...
Why similar: City Builder 31.9%, Simulation 15.1%, Strategy 14.2%, Building 8.1%, Cartoon 7.5%
- #19 Tropico 3
84% matchVery Positive89% of 1,923 reviews2009
Dev: Haemimont GamesPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Become the dictator of a remote island during the Cold War. Charm, persuade, intimidate, oppress, or cheat your people to stay in power! Are you a kind and generous leader? A corrupt and ruthless tyrant ruling with an iron fist?
Why similar: City Builder 40.7%, Simulation 19.6%, Strategy 16.5%, Satire 10.7% ★, Economy 4.4%
- #20 Floodpunk
82% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Floodpunk LLC
Windows · Mac
Build up your island in this resource management strategy game, battling the rising tides and the incoming flood. Grow your industry. Build the tower. Escape the flood!
Why similar: City Builder 42.9%, Strategy 18.8%, Simulation 16.1%, Building 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 6%
- #21 My Tiny Park
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cold Cabin
Windows
My Tiny Park is a management sim where you design and manage parks of all kinds - from schoolyard playgrounds to sprawling nature reserves. Balance budgets, attract visitors, and craft the perfect outdoor space in this relaxing yet strategic game!
Why similar: City Builder 34.4%, Simulation 21.8%, Building 10%, Strategy 8.9%, Economy 6.7%
- #22 Frack the World
82% matchPositive100% of 22 reviews2023
Dev: Beef Cat
Windows
Frack the World is a lite-management game where players run a hydrofracking company, balancing the challenges of generating oil while addressing environmental concerns.
Why similar: City Builder 33.4%, Simulation 22.9%, Strategy 20%, Building 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
- #23 Constructor
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 764 reviews2017
Dev: System 3
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%
You can’t rise to the top without taking a few others down. If that means engaging in a workplace accidents, dodgy deals, and a shifty trick or two then so be it! You're going to need every trick in the book if you want to go from small-time slumlord to property tycoon!
Why similar: City Builder 43.5%, Strategy 23.5%, Simulation 22.7%, Building 10.3%
- #24 Hamster City
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Doonutsaur
Windows
Hamster City is a relaxing idle-building simulator where roads and buildings fuel your food-gathering empire! Build, unlock, and let your city grow in the background as you climb the leaderboard to become the top Chief!
Why similar: City Builder 33.8%, Idler 21.9%, Simulation 12.6%, Building 11.4%, Strategy 6.8%
- #25 Heian City Story
79% matchVery Positive89% of 152 reviews2025
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
A city-building sim with a historical twist
Why similar: City Builder 33.7%, Simulation 15.9%, Strategy 15%, Building 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
- #26 Kıraathane Tycoon
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cemil Bora Miskioğlu
Windows
Build and manage your own neighborhood coffeehouse. Serve tea, keep your customers happy, and turn a small kıraathane into a legendary chain!
Why similar: City Builder 32.4%, Simulation 21.7%, Strategy 19.9%, Top-Down 7.4%, Building 6.6%
- #27 SimCity™ 3000 Unlimited
79% matchVery Positive85% of 732 reviews2024
Dev: MaxisPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 31%
SimCity 3000 Unlimited brings you the classic strategy gaming of SimCity 3000 with all-new scenarios that open up a whole world of city planning and building possibilities! The thrills of the classic SimCity 3000 are here again!
Why similar: City Builder 49.4%, Simulation 27.2%, Strategy 21%, Casual 2.3%
- #28 Chess Club Manager
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pouet
Windows · Linux
Build and manage your own chess club from the ground up. Recruit amateurs, train them into champions, expand your facility, and rise to global fame.
Why similar: City Builder 38.3%, Simulation 18.7%, Strategy 13.1%, Economy 9.1%, Building 7.1%
- #29 Distant Kingdoms
78% matchMixed44% of 303 reviews2021
Dev: Orthrus Studios
Windows
A unique blend of City Building, Social Management, Exploration and Adventure gameplay, Distant Kingdoms brings a rich fantasy world to life. Help the Humans, Dwarves, Elves and Orcs of Talam, begin anew in the fabled land of Ineron.
Why similar: City Builder 57.9%, Simulation 21.5%, Strategy 18.4%, Indie 2.2%
- #30 Bastide
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 350 reviews2020
Dev: MedievalNexus
Windows
Build. Survive. Thrive. Bastide is a 13th-century city-building strategy game where you transform a vulnerable peasant village into a fortified town. Manage your workforce and protect your people from the constant threats of starvation, disease, winter, and bandits.
Why similar: City Builder 42%, Strategy 26.8%, Simulation 25.9%, Casual 2.9%, Indie 2.5%
- #31 Villagers
77% matchMixed52% of 373 reviews2016
Dev: bumblebee.Pub: Avanquest Software Publishing Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Villagers is a beautifully illustrated and richly detailed town-building game where you build a thriving community using the people and resources around you. Success or failure depends on your ability to create a town that can grow and prosper, and overcome the harsh realities of medieval life!
Why similar: City Builder 52.1%, Simulation 23.2%, Strategy 22.8%, Indie 1.9%
- #32 World Cruise Story
75% matchVery Positive96% of 74 reviews2022
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Captain a luxury cruise liner, sailing the entire world while entertaining VIPs!
Why similar: City Builder 24%, Simulation 23.7%, Strategy 21.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Building 6.7%
- #33 Seasteader
76% matchMixed48% of 33 reviews2017
Dev: Cosy Goat
Windows
Seasteader is a city building and management strategy game that allows you to develop and rule over your own seastead, a floating community.
Why similar: City Builder 30.3%, Simulation 27.7%, Strategy 26.7%, Economy 9.5%, Management 3.9%
- #34 Paragon Pioneers 2
74% matchVery Positive93% of 57 reviews2024
Dev: Tobias Arlt
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dive into the captivating world of Paragon Pioneers 2, an engaging city-building idle game filled with extensive content promising months of immersive gameplay. Even with limited playtime, you can delve deep into this simulation, experimenting with various strategies to enhance your realm.
Why similar: City Builder 29.1%, Idler 16.2%, Simulation 13.5%, Strategy 12.7%, Building 7.6%
- #35 Children of the Nile: Alexandria
76% matchVery Positive84% of 163 reviews2008
Dev: Tilted Mill Entertainment, Inc.
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Children of the Nile: Alexandria is an addition to the base Children of the Nile game, adding a new mini-campaign focused on the rise of the city of Alexandria. Using the unique city-building dynamics of Children of the Nile, you will carve out a new dynasty to rule all of Egypt, and build the greatest city of the ancient world!
Why similar: City Builder 49.5%, Simulation 27.1%, Strategy 19.8%, Management 3.7%
- #36 Town of Honor
75% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Craftsoft
Windows
“Town of Honor” is a town-building simulation game with roguelike elements set in a remote rural town. As mayor, you must construct buildings, produce and process resources, keep residents happy, and win regular elections.
Why similar: City Builder 48.9%, Simulation 26.1%, Strategy 23.9%, Indie 1%
- #37 Stairway to Tavern
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ashina Studios
Windows
Build your dream tavern in the afterlife! Recruit humans, angels or demons. Expand your business from Earth to heaven or hell. Convince customers to join the satan or god 😇👿
Why similar: City Builder 38%, Strategy 25.3%, Simulation 16.4%, Building 8.8%, Top-Down 8.4%
- #38 Settlemoon
73% matchVery Positive86% of 281 reviews2023
Dev: Lepioid LLC
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 33.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%
After the moon vanished, the fantasy world of Settlemoon lays abandoned in darkness. Re-light the skies, and provide a rest stop for adventurers in a town that updates in real time. Grow your town to attract strange visitors, and discover happened to this world.
Why similar: City Builder 30.7%, Idler 17.6%, Simulation 13.8%, Minimalist 11.7%, Building 8.4%
- #39 City Rhapsody!
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rhodiumcode LLC
Windows · Mac
A modern, low-poly, sophisticated city-builder where you get to control (well, almost) everything. Build your dream city. Attract citizens to stay and grow your city with large construction projects. Use everything under your control, from tax rates to fire trucks, to solve your city's problems.
Why similar: City Builder 32.7%, Simulation 13%, Minimalist 12.2%, Building 11.3%, Strategy 11.1%
- #40 The City Must Grow
72% matchVery Positive81% of 70 reviews2021
Dev: Tunaic Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A new city will be established on a flat plain and its administration has been given to you. In order to keep the administration in your hands, the city needs to develop continuously.
Why similar: City Builder 39.6%, Minimalist 18.1%, Simulation 15%, Strategy 9.1%, Building 9%
- #41 Pool Slide Story
71% matchVery Positive90% of 192 reviews2022
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Make a fantastic, dazzling water park!
Why similar: City Builder 36.7%, Simulation 18.2%, Strategy 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Building 8.7%
- #42 SimpliCity: A Desktop Companion
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Bonne Nuit Broccoli
Windows · Mac
A relaxing city builder on the bottom of your screen. Place homes, create services, maximize your population happiness. Grow your city at your own pace.
Why similar: City Builder 39.8%, Idler 26.1%, Building 11.1%, Simulation 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 6%
- #43 Pocket City
71% matchVery Positive93% of 269 reviews2022
Dev: Codebrew Games Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%
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 33.8%, Simulation 16%, Strategy 13%, Minimalist 9.6%, Building 7.8%
- #44 Ethics Empire
70% 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: City Builder 31%, Strategy 24.4%, Simulation 22%, Building 7.9%, Economy 5.7%
- #45 Unknown Memoirs: Stormy Night
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ZenVision Games
Windows
"Unknown Memoirs" is a short horror game series focusing on distressing tales of horror. "Stormy Night" sets the player in a world where an unnatural storm has been going on for days. As the player explores the world around them, things start to take a turn towards the unnatural.
Why similar: City Builder 24.1%, Idler 12.9%, Simulation 11.3%, Strategy 9.9%, Minimalist 9%
- #46 TOWER KING
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: STROBE GAMEZPub: ORIDIO, INC.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Building Management Simulation x Rogue-lite!You are a rookie hired CEO.Endure unreasonable demands from your boss and achieve your goals!However, the orders keep escalating…!?Overcome countless hardships and aim to become a tycoon!!
Why similar: City Builder 31.8%, Simulation 23.2%, Strategy 20.5%, Building 6.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
- #47 Metropolisim
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Roy H
Windows · Mac · Linux
The deepest city-building simulation experience ever. Build, grow, and manage a bustling metropolis. Take on the administrative tasks necessary to keep a modern-day city functioning. Construction, zoning, transportation, budgets, city services, and more. You're in control of it all. Are you up to the challenge?
Why similar: Simulation 27.2%, City Builder 26.7%, Strategy 25.5%, Economy 6%, Building 5.5%
- #48 Venture Towns
69% matchMostly Positive80% of 132 reviews2022
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Make your own metropolitan utopia! Stores, mansions, towers--anything goes!
Why similar: City Builder 33.8%, Simulation 18.7%, Strategy 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Building 7.2%
- #49 退休冒险家的小镇 Adventopia
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rolling Cat Studio
Windows · Mac
Retired pastor Morris and his nephew rebuild a shabby town. They build and upgrade structures, manage resources, send ex-adventurers to explore for supplies and blueprints, and share warm daily life with unique townsfolk. A refreshing hand-drawn healing management game—create your own peaceful home.
Why similar: City Builder 30.9%, Idler 17%, Simulation 12.8%, Top-Down 8.2%, Building 7.8%
- #50 Chinese Empire: Prologue
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: YeyunaPub: G11 S.A.
Windows
Chinese Empire is an economic city-building strategy taking place in the picturesque areas of China. The prologue will introduce you to the world of Chinese Empire!
Why similar: City Builder 38.5%, Strategy 18.9%, Simulation 17.8%, Building 11.5%, Economy 8.6%
- #51 RoundUrbs
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HidingDev Games
Windows
RoundUrbs is a tiny relaxing city builder game where you place different commercial, residential, house, nature, industrial etc. circular tiles connected to each other to create unique and beautiful city.
Why similar: City Builder 42.8%, Strategy 23.6%, Simulation 18.4%, Building 9.7%, Casual 3.9%
- #52 Brave Village
67% matchMixed45% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: Tenten Studio
Windows · Mac
This is a casual adventure simulation game where you'll manage a small village and explore dark mines. Upgrade villagers and buildings, craft equipment and food, defeat evil goblins, and reclaim lost lands.
Why similar: City Builder 32.1%, Simulation 16.5%, Strategy 15.5%, Top-Down 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
- #53 Outlands
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HugMeGames
Windows
Build, Upgrade, Reset, Repeat
Why similar: City Builder 33.3%, Simulation 22.3%, Strategy 19.7%, Building 5.9%, Top-Down 5.7%
- #54 Dream Park Story
66% matchVery Positive89% of 153 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Create your own amusement park with a variety of rides, mascots, and activities!
Why similar: City Builder 24.6%, Simulation 24.3%, Strategy 20%, Building 6.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
- #55 The Archaeologists
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: dogvsbear
Windows · Linux
The Archaeologists is a single-player settlement builder. Establish multiple settlements through manufacturing and trade. Raise great structures across the mountain to link them into one interconnected economy. Dig into the rock to unearth valuable artifacts and uncover a forgotten past.
Why similar: City Builder 39.5%, Simulation 20%, Strategy 18.4%, Economy 8.8%, Building 5.4%
- #56 factory-company
66% match1 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: gem12
Windows
Factory Company is a simulation game challenging players to navigate market trends, finance, and tech innovation to build a leading factory. It combines strategy and creativity to overcome market dynamics and unpredictable events.
Why similar: City Builder 44.6%, Simulation 30.1%, Funny 11.9%, Strategy 9.5%, 2D 2.9%