- #1 Plane Mechanic Simulator
97% matchMixed57% of 1,668 reviews2024
Dev: Cobble GamesPub: Ultimate Publishing
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 42%
England, 1940. The Luftwaffe is preparing for the invasion of Britain and the RAF need every man to stop it. They need you. Join the ground crews as they struggle to keep the aircraft flying. Repair engine, patch bullet holes, rearm machine guns and more.
Why similar: World War II 37.9% ★, Simulation 13.5%, Building 12.1%, Management 7.5%, Realistic 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game applies the same restoration and maintenance mechanics to WWII-era aircraft, making it a natural thematic successor.
- #2 Car Mechanic Simulator 2021
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 35,698 reviews2021
Dev: Red Dot GamesPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 30.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Work your way to a service empire. Get your hands dirty in a highly realistic simulation game that pays major attention to details. Pay a visit to a new Auction house and buy cars in various conditions. Expand your range of services by investing in a new work space and equipment.
Why similar: Realistic 39.1%, Simulation 34.2%, First-Person 14.9%, Singleplayer 5.1%, Adventure 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the core gameplay loop of disassembling, repairing, and reassembling complex machinery with a high level of detail.
- #3 Gunsmith Simulator
96% matchVery Positive85% of 3,107 reviews2024
Dev: GameHuntersPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Become a Gunsmith and unveil the great pleasure of working in your own workshop! Repair, restore and personalize guns to make unique pieces that every firearm lover will appreciate.
Why similar: Realistic 29.2%, Management 25.2%, Simulation 18.7%, First-Person 16.5%, Singleplayer 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly focused, realistic approach to the maintenance and restoration of historical military equipment.
- #4 Tank Squad
94% matchMostly Positive71% of 756 reviews2025
Dev: DeGenerals S.A.
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Tank Squad is a tactical-combat action game. Take part in big tank battles during World War II. Play single-player or coop (4 players). Repair your tanks, replenish supplies, manage the crew and get back to the action!
Why similar: Tanks 37.9% ★, World War II 33% ★, Management 8.4%, Realistic 8.2%, Simulation 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: It combines the mechanical focus of the seed game with tactical vehicular combat in a WWII setting.
- #5 Mech Mechanic Simulator
95% matchMixed64% of 662 reviews2021
Dev: PolyslashPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Become a Mech Mechanic to deconstruct, rebuild, paint and fix gigantic iron machines. You live in an age of enormous machines and you better get ready to get your hands dirty!
Why similar: Economy 25.4%, Crafting 22.3%, Building 18.9%, Management 17.8%, Simulation 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: It translates the mechanical repair gameplay into a sci-fi setting, focusing on the intricate maintenance of giant mechs.
- #6 WW2 Rebuilder
94% matchVery Positive85% of 1,515 reviews2023
Dev: Madnetic Games
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Build the new future of Europe! Flip, renovate, repair and rebuild places destroyed during World War 2. Get to know the history and stories of civilians. Play an immersive building simulator with grappling storytelling.
Why similar: World War II 30.8% ★, Building 9.7%, Crafting 9.3%, Realistic 9%, Management 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the historical WWII setting and the satisfying, restorative gameplay of fixing damaged structures and equipment.
- #7 Sprocket
93% matchVery Positive93% of 12,133 reviews2021
Dev: Hamish Dunn
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 36.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Carefully balance mobility, firepower and armour in a dedicated tank designer. Then uncarefully put them to the test in a series of combat scenarios progressing through the ages of the tank. Here, your limit is what you can fit inside your hull and turret while still being able to move forwards.
Why similar: World War II 45.6% ★, Tanks 30.6% ★, Building 22.1%, Action 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: While more focused on design, it provides the same deep engagement with tank engineering and historical military aesthetics.
- #8 Ship Graveyard Simulator 2
92% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,881 reviews2023
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 13.6 hrsMean: 59.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Dust off your torch and hammer - it's time to get back to work, you have a new job to do. Visit the new beach coast with the largest, biggest ship graveyard in the world, dismantle huge ship parts and collect tons of precious steel. Roll up your sleeves, it's time to get back to the business.
Why similar: Building 16.9%, Management 14.4%, Realistic 13.3%, Simulation 10.3%, Crafting 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the satisfying process of breaking down large, rusted structures into their component parts.
- #9 Rover Mechanic Simulator
91% matchMostly Positive76% of 654 reviews2020
Dev: ▲ Pyramid GamesPub: Pyramid Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
As an Engineer - crew member of one of the first Mars colonies - you are responsible for repairing and maintaining Mars Rovers. In this advanced simulator you will learn the internal details of various Mars Rovers and their components.
Why similar: Realistic 25.9%, Relaxing 21.3%, Crafting 19.6%, Simulation 17.4%, Indie 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a very similar methodical, first-person repair loop, but focuses on Mars rovers instead of tanks.
- #10 Train Mechanic Simulator 2017
91% matchMixed67% of 815 reviews2017
Dev: Si7 StudioPub: Atomic Jelly
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Take your opportunity as real Train Mechanic. Find locomotives around game world that needs your help and repair them in one of 3 workshops localized in huge 25 km2 open world. You will be face all types of damages in all genres of trains: Diesel, Electric and even Old-School Steam units.
Why similar: Building 23.2%, Realistic 15.7%, Simulation 12.5%, Management 11.1%, Crafting 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a similar experience of diagnosing and repairing large-scale industrial machinery.
- #11 PC Building Simulator
89% matchVery Positive94% of 52,392 reviews2019
Dev: Claudiu KissPub: The Irregular Corporation
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 37.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Build and grow your very own computer repair enterprise as you learn to diagnose, fix and build PCs. With real-world licensed components and comprehensive hardware and software simulation, you can plan and bring your ultimate PC to life.
Why similar: Building 23.5%, Simulation 17.5%, Management 16.5%, Realistic 14.2%, Relaxing 10%
Why You'll Like It: It is the gold standard for component-based assembly and repair, mirroring the tactile feel of the seed game.
- #12 Motorcycle Mechanic Simulator 2021
90% matchMixed67% of 1,757 reviews2021
Dev: Play2Chill S.A.Pub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Become a motorbike mechanic and build your empire. Buy, repair, renovate, and create your own dreamed custom motorcycle.
Why similar: Realistic 16%, Economy 15.9%, Building 15.6%, Management 13.3%, Crafting 13.1%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a focused, realistic mechanical simulation experience centered on restoring vintage motorcycles.
- #13 Total Tank Simulator
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 8,576 reviews2020
Dev: Noobz from PolandPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Commander in the ranks. Soldier at heart. Choose a faction and deploy and command your army into massive physics-driven WWII battles to the last man standing. Destroy everything on sight with an insane amount of units that will behave tactically.
Why similar: World War II 38.4% ★, Tanks 36.8% ★, Simulation 9.4%, Realistic 5%, Action 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: While more strategy-focused, it shares the deep appreciation for WWII tank variety and military history.
- #14 Electrician Simulator
88% matchVery Positive80% of 3,976 reviews2022
Dev: Take IT Studio!Pub: Gaming Factory
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Take on the electrician role and learn the profession's basics! Install sockets, repair worn-out equipment, assemble broken appliances, replace light bulbs, and lay wires at your customers' homes. Be sure to check everything twice, with electricity there are no jokes!
Why similar: Realistic 18.8%, Simulation 16.7%, Crafting 16.4%, First-Person 15.5%, Relaxing 13.9%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a similarly methodical, first-person experience focused on diagnosing and fixing technical systems.
- #15 Gas Station Simulator
87% matchVery Positive88% of 26,842 reviews2021
Dev: DRAGO entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Buy an abandoned gas station and restore it to its full glory. Renovate, upgrade and expand upon the offered services to keep up with your clients demands.
Why similar: Economy 19.9%, Building 16.7%, Management 14.4%, Simulation 13.2%, Realistic 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the satisfying progression of transforming a run-down, neglected property into a fully functional business.
- #16 UBOAT
85% matchVery Positive85% of 25,707 reviews2024
Dev: Deep Water StudioPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 50.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
UBOAT is a simulator of a submarine from WWII era. It is a survival sandbox with crew management mechanics while its primary theme is life of German sailors. The boat is their home, but it can become their grave at any time.
Why similar: World War II 56.6% ★, Realistic 14.3%, Management 13.1%, Simulation 10.1%, Action 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a highly realistic, technical simulation of WWII naval warfare, appealing to fans of historical military accuracy.
- #17 Car Mechanic Simulator 2018
86% matchVery Positive91% of 52,742 reviews2017
Dev: Red Dot GamesPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 26.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Build and expand your repair service empire in this incredibly detailed and highly realistic simulation game, where attention to car detail is astonishing. Find classic, unique cars in the new Barn Find module and Junkyard module. You can even add your self-made car in the Car Editor.
Why similar: Building 28.1%, Simulation 23.2%, Realistic 20.6%, Crafting 9.8%, First-Person 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: An older entry in the series that provides a similar, albeit slightly less polished, mechanical repair experience.
- #18 Junkyard Simulator
86% matchMixed65% of 2,146 reviews2021
Dev: Rebelia GamesPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Did you ever wish to work in a junkyard? Now you can, with Junkyard Simulator. They are many roads leading to success - whichever you take depends on your decisions.
Why similar: Economy 14.1%, Building 12.5%, Realistic 10.9%, Walking Simulator 10.7%, Crafting 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the 'find, fix, and sell' loop of the seed game within a broader open-world environment.
- #19 Train Station Renovation
84% matchVery Positive82% of 2,712 reviews2020
Dev: Live Motion Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Welcome to an old, ruined train station. A place that will give you a lot of fun! In Train Station Renovation you play as a renovation company specialized in restoring old and damaged railway stations.
Why similar: Building 14.5%, Economy 12.8%, Simulation 11.9%, Realistic 11.5%, Management 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the restorative process of cleaning and fixing up neglected historical locations.
- #20 Barn Finders
84% matchVery Positive82% of 4,347 reviews2020
Dev: Duality Games
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Search for valuable items stashed in abandoned barns. Take part in storage auctions, bid high and buy yourself a chance to find exclusive items hidden in the past.
Why similar: Economy 22.5%, Simulation 15.5%, Management 14.7%, Realistic 10.3%, First-Person 8%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the discovery and restoration of old items, mirroring the 'rusty to restored' progression of the seed game.
- #21 WW2: Bunker Simulator
83% matchMostly Positive75% of 401 reviews2022
Dev: BEPLAYERPub: Art Games Studio S.A.
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 62%
During WWII you are an American soldier who captured the german bunker in Normandy. You must defend it at all costs and survive this World War II. Complete missions, cook & shoot, search the bodies for medicines, ammo, and food to survive. WW2: Bunker Simulator is a mix of fps and simulator.
Why similar: World War II 38% ★, Crafting 12.3%, Resource Management 11.7%, Management 11.1%, Realistic 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: It combines resource management with the maintenance of a WWII-era military installation.
- #22 Contraband Police
81% matchVery Positive95% of 24,287 reviews2023
Dev: Crazy RocksPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Take over the duties of a border guard inspector in a communist country of the 80's. Smuggling, corruption and forgery are the order of the day here. Be vigilant and earn the respect of your superiors.
Why similar: Realistic 25.9%, Management 22.5%, First-Person 17.7%, Simulation 16.7%, Action 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: It features a mix of inspection and mechanical maintenance that feels similar to the diagnostic aspects of the seed game.
- #23 Panzer War : Definitive Edition
82% matchVery Positive85% of 1,301 reviews2018
Dev: WindyVerse
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 66.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Panzer War delivers intense tank combat, featuring a realistic damage system where every hit counts. Skip the grind—access all tanks instantly and dive into battle. Unleash your creativity with the Tank and Map Designer, crafting custom scenarios for endless gameplay possibilities.
Why similar: Tanks 41.7% ★, World War II 37.2% ★, Simulation 11.7%, Indie 2.9%, Casual 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: It is a dedicated tank simulation that focuses on the historical performance and handling of WWII armor.
- #24 Car Mechanic Simulator 2015
82% matchVery Positive92% of 14,616 reviews2015
Dev: Red Dot GamesPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 23.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
New cars, new tools, new options, more parts and much more fun in the next version of Car Mechanic Simulator! Take your wrench! Create and expand your auto repairs service empire. Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 will take you behind the scenes of daily routine in car workshop.
Why similar: Simulation 30.3%, Building 29.4%, Management 12.6%, Realistic 10.6%, First-Person 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic in the genre that established the core repair mechanics found in the seed game.
- #25 Easy Red 2
79% matchVery Positive90% of 12,483 reviews2022
Dev: Marco AmadeiPub: Corvostudio di Amadei Marco
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Experience massive battles with infantry, tanks, artillery, and aircraft on large destructible open-world maps. Equip yourself, coordinate with your squad, and fight through World War II in singleplayer, co-op, or multiplayer!
Why similar: World War II 61.3% ★, Realistic 12.7%, Simulation 8.7%, First-Person 5.7%, Action 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a realistic WWII combat experience that provides context for the tanks you restore in the seed game.
- #26 Demolish & Build 2018
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,659 reviews2018
Dev: Noble MuffinsPub: Demolish Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Your company is going global. Use big machines to demolish huge buildings or go close and personal and use your hammer. Buy land properties, upgrade your machines and hire workers in different parts of the world.
Why similar: Building 26.8%, Simulation 25%, Economy 10.5%, Realistic 7.5%, Relaxing 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the heavy machinery and destruction aspects that complement the restoration gameplay.
- #27 Bus Mechanic Simulator
80% matchMixed59% of 167 reviews2020
Dev: VIS-GamesPub: Aerosoft GmbH
Windows
In the Bus Mechanic Simulator you are in the position of an experienced mechanic. In your own bus garage you can maintain, repair, test and restore various true-to-original MAN bus models. Roll up your sleeves!
Why similar: Realistic 20.1%, Management 19.9%, Crafting 15.2%, Simulation 12.7%, Relaxing 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a focused, realistic simulation of maintaining large public transport vehicles.
- #28 Dieselpunk Wars
79% matchMixed63% of 155 reviews2021
Dev: Image Power S.A.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Dieselpunk Wars is a vehicle building game, focused on combat with advanced physics and damage simulation. Use over 300 elements to build a war machine of your dreams. Construct vehicles that ride on the ground, soar through the skies, or dive underwater. Prepare for combat and test your skills!
Why similar: Tanks 63.2% ★, Building 23.9%, Simulation 10.1%, Singleplayer 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: It allows for deep engineering and building of combat vehicles, appealing to the technical side of the seed game.
- #29 Bunker Builder Simulator
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Plan your work, dig a hole and build a bunker, that will survive anything! Manage safety, needs and moods of your clients, so you can become the best architect and earn a fortune. Will you be able to meet the expectations?
Why similar: Building 20.7%, Economy 19.1%, Management 13.7%, Realistic 11.5%, Simulation 10%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the construction and management aspects of building historical military defenses.
- #30 Ship Graveyard Simulator
78% matchMixed65% of 2,179 reviews2021
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Visit the largest ship graveyard in the world. A dozen kilometers of beach filled with wrecks. Hundreds of ships wrecked on the coast. Thousands of tons of steel. Choose the most valuable ship for you and start the adventure. Play as one of the workers during the most dangerous work in the world!
Why similar: Crafting 16.2%, Management 15%, Realistic 14.9%, Relaxing 11.7%, Simulation 10.4%
- #31 Model Builder: Complete Edition
77% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,276 reviews2022
Dev: Moonlit S.A.Pub: Green Man Gaming Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Become a master model maker in the Complete Edition of this beloved crafting simulator, featuring all DLCs. Assemble, customize and display your creations, whether you’re a veteran or a novice. Get building, and get creative!
Why similar: Tanks 46.5% ★, World War II 25.2% ★, Building 14.1%, Relaxing 5.6%, Simulation 5%
- #32 Call to Arms: Panzer Elite
75% matchMixed70% of 1,425 reviews2025
Dev: DigitalmindsoftPub: Digitalmindsoft Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Lead a platoon of WWII tanks in this immersive TPP and FPP game. Engage in realistic, tactical combat across historic battlefields. Play through campaign or challenge yourself in skirmish mode as either German or US forces.
Why similar: Tanks 39.3% ★, World War II 34.5% ★, Realistic 8.7%, Simulation 6.2%, First-Person 5.6%
- #33 Panzer Knights
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,948 reviews2021
Dev: 樂磚Joy BrickPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Lead a German panzer platoon through the chaos of World War II in this intense, anime-inspired tank simulation. Assemble an elite crew, deploy legendary tanks, and survive fierce engagements where cunning and skill will decide victory or defeat.
Why similar: Tanks 48.2% ★, World War II 41.1% ★, Simulation 5.1%, Action 2.4%, Indie 1.7%
- #34 World of Guns: Gun Disassembly
77% matchVery Positive84% of 19,635 reviews2014
Dev: Noble Empire Corp.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 50%
World of Guns: Gun Disassembly lets you delve into the inner workings of guns from the largest gears to the smallest screws
Why similar: Realistic 27.3%, Relaxing 20%, First-Person 17.7%, Simulation 15.4%, Exploration 12.5%
- #35 WW2 Rebuilder: Germany Prologue
76% matchVery Positive85% of 415 reviews2022
Dev: Madnetic Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Visit a part of war-torn Hamburg in the FREE Germany Prologue! Flip, renovate, repair and rebuild places destroyed during World War 2. Get to know the history and stories of civilians. Play an immersive building simulator with grappling storytelling.
Why similar: World War II 37.9% ★, Building 14.7%, Crafting 9.7%, Realistic 9.6%, Relaxing 7.3%
- #36 House Builder
74% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,523 reviews2024
Dev: FreeMind S.A.Pub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Become a one-man construction crew! Travel around the world and through the ages to build iconic designs! Beware of unpleasant temperatures and dangerous fauna!
Why similar: Economy 21.3%, Building 19.9%, Realistic 14.5%, Relaxing 10.5%, First-Person 9.9%
- #37 Deconstruction Simulator
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,366 reviews2025
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Deconstruction Simulator is the ultimate demolition simulator, offering you complete freedom of action and a wide array of contracts to complete. Get ready for spectacular destruction.
Why similar: Building 21.1%, Realistic 15.5%, Economy 15.2%, Management 12.5%, Simulation 10.1%
- #38 Gold Mining Simulator
75% matchMostly Positive72% of 16,043 reviews2017
Dev: Code Horizon
Windows
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 30.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Become a gold miner. Work hard, dig deep, explore the world, and you’ll become the wealthiest person in Alaska. Use a variety of specialist machines to find as much gold as you can.
Why similar: Simulation 24.5%, Realistic 23.2%, Economy 14.3%, Building 11%, Management 6.8%
- #39 Car Detailing Simulator
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,180 reviews2022
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 22.7 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Car Detailing Simulator, you get a chance to renew any car and restore its splendor at the request of demanding customers! A nice and well-groomed vehicle can be the pride of every human being! Clean, polish and marvel at your creations in this highly realistic game where every little detail counts!
Why similar: Realistic 23.2%, Building 20.9%, Management 16.6%, Simulation 14%, First-Person 9.1%
- #40 Arms Trade Tycoon: Tanks
73% matchMostly Positive72% of 970 reviews2024
Dev: FunGiPub: MicroProse Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Arms Trade Tycoon: Tanks is a unique combination of tank design and tycoon game. It puts you in charge of an arms trading company specialized in tanks from WWI to the modern era. Research, design, sell and follow your tanks in battle to make your own history!
Why similar: Tanks 48.2% ★, World War II 17.7% ★, Management 12.7%, Realistic 9.7%, Simulation 7.9%
- #41 Toy Tinker Simulator
74% matchMixed47% of 990 reviews2021
Dev: Turquoise Revival GamesPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Have you ever wanted to be a toy tinker? This is a unique chance to become one! Repair toys and start your toy-museums to make everyone happy!
Why similar: Building 23.7%, Realistic 18.8%, Relaxing 12.3%, Resource Management 12%, First-Person 11.6%
- #42 Dinosaur Fossil Hunter
72% matchMostly Positive77% of 952 reviews2022
Dev: ▲ Pyramid Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Become a real paleontologist, explore various environments and search for dinosaur fossils. Dig for and study the remnants of these majestic creatures to learn about their evolution. Build your own museum and experience an immersive background story.
Why similar: Building 17%, Walking Simulator 13.2%, Management 12.8%, Realistic 11.8%, Resource Management 9.1%
- #43 Motorcycle Mechanic Simulator 2021: Prologue
71% matchVery Positive86% of 2,374 reviews2021
Dev: Play2Chill S.A.
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Become a motorbike mechanic and build your empire. Buy, repair, renovate, and create your own dreamed custom motorcycle.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.2%, Building 19.8%, Realistic 17.6%, Simulation 13.7%, Management 8.6%
- #44 Recycling Center Simulator
69% matchVery Positive87% of 2,774 reviews2024
Dev: Balas GamesPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Recycling Center Simulator is a business simulator game with a first person view. Make money from garbage, collect raw materials for your recycling center from different locations, recycle them, make money by producing new products and improve your factory.
Why similar: Economy 15.3%, Management 14.4%, Building 13.1%, Crafting 10.5%, Realistic 9.3%
- #45 Gunsmith Simulator: Prologue
70% matchVery Positive85% of 1,588 reviews2023
Dev: GameHuntersPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Enter the world of gunsmithing and become a real expert in making, repairing and modifying weapons in Gunsmith Simulator: Prologue. Open your workshop, be creative and excel at gunsmithing!
Why similar: Realistic 24.3%, Management 17%, Simulation 15.7%, Relaxing 14.2%, First-Person 13.6%
- #46 Workshop Simulator
71% matchMixed68% of 304 reviews2022
Dev: INTERMARUM
Windows
Workshop Simulator allows you to repair and refurbish items using a range of restoration mechanics such as disassembling, cleaning, sanding and painting. The accompanying story will immerse you in the nostalgia of tinkering with your grandfather.
Why similar: Realistic 25.4%, Relaxing 18.7%, Simulation 17.7%, First-Person 16.6%, Exploration 13.8%
- #47 World of Tanks
69% matchVery Positive81% of 97,557 reviews2021
Dev: Wargaming Group Limited
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 58.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%
World of Tanks is a tactical action game with very different gameplay depending on the vehicle type and role. Aside from regular PvP, there are competitive and clan-based modes, special PvE and PvPvE events, and much more. Whether you play to dominate or just enjoy the ride, you'll fit right in.
Why similar: Tanks 63.5% ★, World War II 23.6% ★, Realistic 6.2%, Simulation 3.8%, Action 2.8%
- #48 Food Truck Simulator
70% matchMixed69% of 1,318 reviews2022
Dev: DRAGO entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Renovate, equip and restore the shine of the food truck that belonged to your father. Create recipes, cook the food and serve customers across an entire city. Customize and upgrade your food truck to reach more customers and expand your menu.
Why similar: Economy 18.2%, Crafting 17.5%, Management 14.4%, Realistic 11.3%, Simulation 10.8%
- #49 WWII Tanks: Battlefield
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 71 reviews2021
Dev: SP GAMES
Windows
Immerse yourself in a world of armored tank battles. Choose from a wide range of famous tanks of the major combatants. Pick the best tank and blast your way across the battlefield. Defeat your enemies with force and strategic decisions! And lead your team on a glorious road to victory!
Why similar: Tanks 38.9% ★, World War II 37% ★, Simulation 13.1%, Action 6.3%, Indie 4.7%
- #50 Armored Battle Crew [World War 1] - Tank Warfare and Crew Management Simulator
73% matchMostly Negative34% of 653 reviews2019
Dev: Gattai Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Armored Battle Crew is a Tank and Crew Management Simulation game, where your skills as a Tank commander is tested. Customize your tank carefully and make strategic battle choices to achieve mission success! The fate of your crew lies in your hands!
Why similar: Tanks 65.1% ★, Management 14.7%, Simulation 8.7%, Action 3.9%, Indie 3.3%
- #51 Builder Simulator
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,078 reviews2022
Dev: Live Motion Games
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Builder Simulator is the perfect game for those who want to build a house, from the ground up, one brick at a time. On easy, the game will guide and teach you by showing you full instruction, but on hard you will get no help - instead rely on your builder skills and make everything yourself.
Why similar: Building 21.1%, Economy 18.2%, Management 13%, Simulation 10.5%, Realistic 10.4%
- #52 House Flipper
67% matchVery Positive94% of 101,908 reviews2018
Dev: EmpyreanPub: Frozen District
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
House Flipper is a unique chance to become a one-man renovation crew. Buy, repair and remodel devastated houses. Give them a second life and sell them at a profit!
Why similar: Building 23.4%, Economy 13.8%, Relaxing 13.1%, Simulation 13.1%, Management 10.3%
- #53 Out of Ore
67% matchVery Positive86% of 3,794 reviews2022
Dev: North Modding Company AB
Windows
Median: 11.2 hrsMean: 38.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A casual heavy equipment experience. Mine ore, Move dirt, Build and repair.
Why similar: Building 16.4%, Realistic 15.5%, Crafting 12.7%, Management 12%, Simulation 11.8%
- #54 Jalopy
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 11,082 reviews2018
Dev: MinskworksPub: Excalibur Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Build, repair, refuel and drive a dilapidated old car on a grand journey through the territories of the former Eastern bloc. Explore Germany, CSFR, Hungary, Yugoslavia and Bulgaria
Why similar: Management 21.5%, First-Person 14.4%, Simulation 13.3%, Realistic 11.5%, Economy 10.4%
- #55 Space Mechanic Simulator
68% matchMixed63% of 117 reviews2023
Dev: Atomic JellyPub: Wildlands Interactive
Windows
Become a Space Mechanic! Get your hands dirty, explore the depths of space and repair broken machinery. Diagnose problems using diagrams and tools, perform repairs, manage your resources and watch the simulated machinery come alive. Or just gaze upon the beauty of the Solar System.
Why similar: Building 23.3%, Realistic 21.1%, Simulation 14.6%, Relaxing 12.7%, First-Person 11.6%
- #56 Rally Mechanic Simulator
66% matchMostly Positive73% of 183 reviews2025
Dev: Play2Chill S.A.
Windows
Take your opportunity as a real Rally Mechanic. Overcome all the obstacles that the reckless racers throw at you - including unrepairable parts, time limitations and more. Take good care of your rally cars so that on the next special they will perform as good as if they came out of the factory.
Why similar: Realistic 21.9%, Building 20.9%, Resource Management 18.5%, Relaxing 17.3%, First-Person 9.2%
- #57 Construction Simulator
65% matchVery Positive81% of 13,349 reviews2022
Dev: weltenbauer. Software Entwicklung GmbHPub: astragon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 30.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Construction Simulator has returned – larger and more impressive than ever! Fulfil your ambition to become a successful construction entrepreneur by establishing your business from scratch, assisted by your mentor Hape.
Why similar: Building 31.5%, Realistic 20.7%, Simulation 17.7%, Relaxing 16.2%, First-Person 8.2%
- #58 Lumberjack's Dynasty
67% matchMostly Positive71% of 2,770 reviews2021
Dev: UMEO StudiosPub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A unique life simulation where you are a lumberjack building up a business and founding a lasting dynasty for generations to come.
Why similar: Simulation 32.2%, Building 21.4%, Crafting 17.3%, Realistic 8.2%, First-Person 6%
- #59 Men of War: Assault Squad 2
67% matchVery Positive91% of 46,011 reviews2014
Dev: DigitalmindsoftPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 63.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Men of War: Assault Squad 2 expands the real-time tactics series with new skirmish missions, massive multiplayer battles, enhanced visuals, improved AI, and full Direct Control. Command five factions across 65 maps, 250 vehicles, and 200 soldiers in one of the most detailed WWII RTS experiences.
Why similar: World War II 54.6% ★, Tanks 25.7% ★, Simulation 7.6%, Realistic 7%, Action 2.9%
