60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Automation, Simulation, Singleplayer, Sandbox.
Take control of a colony made of ant-like creatures and develop it. Learn how to use your environment, re-discover ancient technology and grow even more! The sky is the limit... (or is it?)
An automation game about making paperclips. With Vikings.
Why similar: Automation 37.4%, Colony Sim 25.4%, Sandbox 12%, Management 10.6%, Simulation 8%
A hololive fan-game for factory (and jetpack) enthusiasts! Build, explore, survive, and grant the Chattini some jetpacks!
Why similar: Colony Sim 34.7%, Automation 32.3%, Simulation 21.1%, Procedural Generation 6.2%, Resource Management 4.4%
Forge a new kingdom in a land recovering from the Fracture. Which of the surviving races will you lead to rebuild, explore, and conquer the unknown? The dwindling yet immortal Ancients? The bold and resourceful Humans? The life stealing Ardyn? Or the secretive Gwdir who shape living groves?
Why similar: Colony Sim 23.3%, Automation 21.7%, Sandbox 10.6%, Management 8.6%, Simulation 8.2%
Build a Safe Haven! An alchemy accident has devastated the mainland and the people are looking for a new home. Take the lead and rebuild society, house by house. HavenCraft is a third-person town builder and management game, playable in single- and multiplayer.
Why similar: Colony Sim 31.4%, Automation 28.8%, Sandbox 14.4%, Simulation 13%, Management 8%
Harvest Slime Monster eggs for the Alchemists. Buy equipment to automate the process and combine Slimes into new types for more profit and to explore deeper into the dungeon.
Why similar: Automation 60.6%, Sandbox 23%, Simulation 15.8%, Singleplayer 0.7%
A plant-sim automation game with resource management and roguelike progression. Build transport networks, manage resource flow, unlock mutations, and stack synergies as you spread across procedurally generated biomes.
Why similar: Automation 43.7%, Simulation 14.4%, Sandbox 8.3%, Nature 7.7%, Resource Management 6.8%
Automatica is a 2D automation and management game inspired by titles like Factorio and Shapez, but with a twist on the traditional conveyor belt system. Connecting buildings is now as easy as dragging them inside each other
Why similar: Automation 46.7%, Management 13.8%, Simulation 11.9%, Sandbox 9%, Resource Management 7.7%
Build a city on the back of a Space Whale and learn to coexist as you journey through the stars. Manage intricate supply chains and the needs of your people as you build outposts, meet aliens, and uncover the mysteries of the universe.
Why similar: Colony Sim 24.7%, Automation 23.5%, Sandbox 11.7%, Simulation 9.3%, Management 8.7%
Vilset is a strategic simulator based on the principle of survival of people, who turned out to be beyond the limits of their civilization.
Why similar: Automation 30.5%, Colony Sim 29.9%, Sandbox 10.5%, Simulation 9.3%, Survival 8.3%
Automate a lunar base as you become the savior of humanity exploring the future on the moon. Mine, craft, research, and trade resources with Earth in this gripping narrative basebuilder.
Why similar: Automation 31%, Colony Sim 25%, Sandbox 11.1%, Management 7.5%, Simulation 7.1%
Deep in uncharted space, your expedition took a challenging turn when your ship crash-landed. Master complex simulations to keep your outspoken explorers alive, face unpredictable challenges, and figure out a way back home.
Why similar: Colony Sim 28.3%, Automation 27%, Simulation 10.8%, Survival 7.3%, Procedural Generation 7.1%
Factoriant is a factory builder where you construct an underground ant factory. As a queen ant, dig tunnels, carry food, and hatch worker ants to automate your production. Defend your nest from threats like birds and humans, and build a subterranean ant colony.
Why similar: Automation 41.1%, Colony Sim 11.9%, Nature 9.3%, Sandbox 7.8%, Management 7.4%
Mine, build, upgrade, and extract. Scavenge the stars in a resource-management sim focused on base building and survival. Gather materials, construct facilities, and order units to thrive in a hostile galaxy. Fortify your temporary base and secure your haul for a clean escape before it’s too late.
Why similar: Colony Sim 21.3%, Automation 17.9%, Sandbox 15.3%, Simulation 10.6%, Survival 9.6%
Design your dream space station in Space Architect! Master the power of automation or 'hire' an army of crewmates to handle your ever-growing production. Mine asteroids, fabricate goods, and engage in interstellar trade to pay off the menacing Big Evil Corp. Will you thrive in the vastness of space?
Why similar: Automation 27.3%, Colony Sim 24.7%, Sandbox 10.2%, Management 9.2%, Simulation 8%
Nothing is greater than Aquasplendere, and we hear his voices. His blood flows through our world. Embody the descendants of the Great Deaf bloodline and lead the epic journey of our civilization.
Why similar: Automation 27.9%, Colony Sim 27%, Nature 10.2%, Procedural Generation 7.7%, Survival 6.6%
Fight, upgrade, explore, and build your way out of a dangerous planet in this 2D pixel art side scroller. Stream of foes will keep you on your toes while beating them will reward you with much needed resources.
Why similar: Automation 27%, Colony Sim 24.4%, Sandbox 10.9%, Management 7.8%, Survival 6.9%
A Planet of Mine Mastermine Edition is a cozy 4X game with mass strategy! Choose your winning gang, mastermine resources, and build your base and tools to boost your technology and conquer space! Unless your neighbors don’t see it that way… Trade, peace or clash: your planet, your choice!
Why similar: Colony Sim 27.5%, Automation 24.4%, Simulation 14.5%, Exploration 6.9%, Management 5.2%
Build and upgrade production loops, manage resources and workers, and expand your realm. Trade, adapt and survive hunger, pressure, decay, and threats in a tense, multi-layered strategy game where every choice matters.
Why similar: Automation 31.5%, Colony Sim 23.2%, Simulation 11%, Management 10.6%, Survival 6.6%
Restore life on a dying planet in this 2D automation strategy game. Build production chains, reclaim the ecosystem, and survive a hostile world with the help of The Last Seed.
Why similar: Automation 36.2%, Sandbox 14.6%, Management 10.6%, Simulation 10.2%, Exploration 6.9%
A charming idle colony sim about digging through caves, rescuing lost Idlings, and rebuilding an underground world. Think Terraria meets Lemmings, with a little Oxygen Not Included — or perhaps Rusty’s Retirement underground.
Why similar: Automation 30.6%, Colony Sim 28.5%, Sandbox 11.8%, Simulation 8.2%, Exploration 8.1%
The Wandering Village is a city-building simulation game on the back of a giant, wandering creature. Build your settlement and form a symbiotic relationship with the colossus. Will you survive together in this hostile, yet beautiful post-apocalyptic world, contaminated by poisonous plants?
Why similar: Colony Sim 24.6%, Automation 20.6%, Management 10.5%, Simulation 9.9%, Sandbox 9.1%
Raccoon Crafts Factory is a game about creating automated factories to produce things of increasing complexity, within an endless 2D world - Use your imagination to design factories, combine simple elements into complex structures.
Why similar: Colony Sim 26.8%, Automation 23.3%, Sandbox 14.3%, Simulation 11.4%, Exploration 6.5%
Take command of your first colony as the Orc Prince. Dig, Build and Expand your colony deeper underground.
Why similar: Colony Sim 43.6%, Simulation 18.8%, Sandbox 8.7%, Management 8.4%, Strategy 6%
You command a drilling train, leading a dwarf clan through the underground depths toward the planetary core. Manage the crew, complete expeditions, gather resources, upgrade gear, and make tough choices to reach the abandoned city and bring your people back home.
Why similar: Colony Sim 34.9%, Automation 21.3%, Simulation 12%, Survival 8.8%, Exploration 7%
Architect of Ruin is a completely hand drawn sword and sorcery colony simulation game. Farm, hunt, build, and survive as you rebuild an ancient temple under the gaze of a vengeful god.
Why similar: Colony Sim 25.2%, Automation 22.2%, Sandbox 11.4%, Simulation 9.4%, Management 8.6%
Become the owner of a snake ranch! As a small dragon, raise your ranch from the ground up. Gather and manage resources, build various facilities to house your snakes, make sure they are cared for to keep them happy, and collect their beautiful scales, to forge stronger equipment and scale up!
Why similar: Automation 27.7%, Colony Sim 26.9%, Sandbox 13.3%, Simulation 8%, Management 5.9%
A real-time ant colony simulation game set in the hostile world of insects. Fight for resources, build underground networks, learn from the environment, harvest DNA from defeated foes, evolve new ant abilities, and guide hundreds of ants toward building a global SuperColony. Add to Wishlist now!
Why similar: Colony Sim 34%, Sandbox 14.4%, Simulation 11.3%, Nature 9.5%, Survival 8.9%
In a nuclear apocalypse, you have to use your engineering skills to save as many survivors as possible. Defending, mining, crafting, creating production lines, and building an underground city for the survivors is your goal in this 2d side-scrolling automation game.
Why similar: Automation 27.7%, Colony Sim 26.9%, Sandbox 10.8%, Simulation 9.2%, Management 8.3%
Become the hive mind of a robot ant colony in this free version of Microtopia! Use pheromone trails to create, automate and optimize supply chains for your ants to follow. Collect resources, produce goods, feed your queen, grow your colony and fly out to expand the species!
Why similar: Automation 29.8%, Colony Sim 24.3%, Sandbox 11.8%, Simulation 8.2%, Exploration 5.7%
Automate the arcane! Build spell-powered factories, reclaim ancient territories filled with magical secrets, and discover game-changing technology hidden across procedurally generated worlds. Master both engineering and magic in this cozy fusion of factory automation and RPG progression.
Why similar: Automation 39.3%, Sandbox 15.7%, Simulation 10.8%, Exploration 7.6%, Procedural Generation 7.5%
In Assembly Line 2, you take charge of your factory, where strategic organization is key. Create intricate production lines, unlocking a plethora of blueprints to craft advanced resources. Fine-tune and upgrade machines for optimal efficiency and elevating your empire to new heights.
Why similar: Automation 53.4%, Simulation 19.9%, Management 13.7%, Strategy 5.8%, Top-Down 4.2%
Colonize new planets from the comfort of Earth with our remote control planet management system. In Hexoplanet, you're in charge of building and managing entire planetary economies from terraforming and infrastructure to tourism and energy.
Why similar: Colony Sim 34.6%, Automation 33.5%, Simulation 20%, Procedural Generation 8.8%, Resource Management 2.8%
Desktop Ant Farm Simulator is a lightly interactive productivity app. Start each farm with a sprawling grid of dirt and some ants. Watch as they dig out tunnels and pockets and listen to cozy lo-fi beats. The game window persists over other applications on your desktop, and is fully re-sizeable.
Why similar: Colony Sim 39.3%, Simulation 23.5%, Sandbox 18.5%, Nature 10%, Procedural Generation 5.6%
A deep programming game on a frozen alien planet. Write real code to drive rovers, run power grids, fabricate parts, and fly drone fleets across the world. Your scripts run while you plan your next move. The more you terraform, the more the planet responds.
Why similar: Automation 33%, Colony Sim 24.8%, Sandbox 12.9%, Simulation 9.5%, Exploration 5.9%
The Goal: Repopulate the entire Galaxy with Dinkys, keep them safe, and fully automate everything!
Why similar: Automation 37.5%, Colony Sim 28.3%, Simulation 10.8%, Management 9.7%, Survival 6.2%
Build, sail, and thrive in a strategic floating city! Manage biomes, rescue species, and harness the power of wind to navigate a world shaped by extreme climates. Balance ecology, exploration, and survival in this unique city-builder.
Why similar: Colony Sim 21.7%, Automation 19.6%, Sandbox 12.8%, Management 10.8%, Simulation 9.5%
Collect resources, build machines, and automate everything. Explore magical lands, face hostile creatures, and turn their loot into part of your factory system. This is your Manaftory — a magical factory powered by mana.
Why similar: Automation 55.9%, Simulation 21.8%, Sandbox 13.2%, Resource Management 8.5%, Singleplayer 0.6%
Prodix is a 2D isometric factory automation game, where the goal is to import, export, and automate your production of many different materials and items; while also managing company relationships through contracts.
Why similar: Automation 53.3%, Simulation 20.8%, Management 13.9%, Resource Management 5.6%, Casual 3.1%
Crash-landed in an endless jungle, you must rescue survivors, build a steam-powered colony, and construct an escape vehicle before the wilderness claims you. Endless Vine is a steampunk survival colony builder where every decision shapes your fight for survival.
Why similar: Colony Sim 32%, Steampunk 12.5% ★, Sandbox 11.2%, Nature 10.9%, Simulation 10%
Travel to multiple completely unique dimensions, gather their unique natural resources, build new structures and buildings, craft high-level materials, and automate everything. In doing so, you will be able to complete your ultimate goal: constructing the "Dimensional Engine".
Why similar: Automation 48.2%, Sandbox 17.8%, Simulation 13.4%, Management 12.4%, Resource Management 6.6%
Let Them Fall is a dynamic puzzle-strategy game. Transport objects using conveyor belts to the target zone. With each level, the game gets tougher with diverse shapes, colors, and limited space on procedurally generated maps. Will you take up the challenge?
Why similar: Automation 41.5%, Simulation 22.2%, Sandbox 19.5%, Management 6.6%, Strategy 6.2%
Fast-paced factory builder with combat. Automate, defend, and destroy the alien mothership!
Why similar: Automation 48.7%, Sandbox 17.9%, Simulation 10.9%, Management 9%, Resource Management 6.9%
Become the hive mind of a robot ant colony in Microtopia! Use pheromone trails to create, automate and optimize supply chains for your ants to follow. Collect resources, produce goods, feed your queen, grow your colony and fly out to expand the species!
Why similar: Automation 29.4%, Colony Sim 24.5%, Sandbox 11.8%, Management 8.4%, Procedural Generation 6.9%
Build cars step-by-step in a factory sim. Design vehicles, build your garage layout, hire and train workers, manage parking inventory, and sell cars through customer orders or walk-in buyers as you expand your operation.
Why similar: Automation 45.4%, Simulation 22.5%, Management 18.2%, Strategy 6.5%, Top-Down 4%
FACTO is a top-down factory building and business simulation game where you are the big boss. You'll have to start from scratch, build your factories and grow your business until you become one of the pillars of the global economy!
Why similar: Automation 51.2%, Sandbox 14.9%, Simulation 11.7%, Resource Management 8.4%, Management 6.7%
Step into the world of industrial production and become a master in factory-building! Create efficient production lines and manage your resources. As you progress through the game, you'll need to complete challenges for a certain company in order to rank up and unlock new technologies!
Why similar: Automation 41.1%, Simulation 21%, Management 14.1%, Resource Management 7.1%, Procedural Generation 7.1%
This is a factory game based on text and 2d drag and drop. You need to complete the process from mining resources to the final interstellar resource mining and transportation. You will continue to unlock new technologies and experience many unexpected challenges along the way.
Why similar: Automation 52.9%, Sandbox 20.8%, Simulation 11.2%, Resource Management 6%, Strategy 4.3%
In Factorization, you must plan and build a factory capable of producing ever more complex resources. You focus on designing optimal production lines while carefully balancing your budget. In the meantime your workers build your designs and carry out the day-to-day tasks in your factory.
Why similar: Automation 58.5%, Simulation 18.4%, Top-Down 7.3%, Strategy 5.2%, Resource Management 4.8%
Ecopunk is a survival and colony management simulation game set in a post-apocalyptic world. Balance survival, resource management, and hope as you guide your colony through the ruins of civilization.
Why similar: Colony Sim 37.4%, Sandbox 16.5%, Simulation 12.2%, Management 12.1%, Survival 8.1%
Gateworlds is a colony sim about exploring and surviving a fantasy wilderness. Find your way in a world of floating islands, strange creatures, and fickle gods.
Why similar: Colony Sim 32.7%, Sandbox 13.7%, Survival 9.1%, Simulation 8.8%, Management 8.5%
Create a confectionery empire in Sweets Inc, the business management simulation game where you take the helm of your very own sweets manufacturing company. Design delectable treats, build and manage your factories, and market your products across the continent to become an industry tycoon!
Why similar: Automation 34.2%, Sandbox 17%, Simulation 14.4%, Management 14.1%, Colony Sim 12.9%
Build and lead your colony on a lost ringworld, where deadly conditions await on both sides while the world keeps turning! Progress through technological evolution, survive cultural revolution, and govern with a wise and steady hand!
Why similar: Colony Sim 37.1%, Simulation 16.4%, Sandbox 13.5%, Management 11.1%, Survival 6.7%
Embark on a quest of growth and exploration in a beautifully handcrafted open world. Explore the lands and discover their forgotten history. Are you ready to automate and expand your beautiful flora against the vile Corruption?
Why similar: Automation 41.6%, Sandbox 17.8%, Nature 13.3%, Exploration 9.9%, Simulation 9.4%
Raccateer is a colony sim idle game. Recruit and upgrade raccoons each with unique personalities and stats, manage their equipment and synergize your team to become a Trashilionaire. Go from trash to riches in this tight, narrative-focused idler
Why similar: Automation 38.2%, Colony Sim 34%, Simulation 12.4%, Management 10.3%, Casual 2%
An incremental colony sim set on a generation starship. Scavenge the stars and recycle everything possible to survive the end of the universe.
Why similar: Automation 32.8%, Colony Sim 30.4%, Simulation 16.4%, Management 6.4%, Resource Management 4.5%
A casual factory builder for everyone. Construct production lines, complete objectives, and unlock new machines as you grow your industrial empire—no stress, no combat, just satisfying progress.
Why similar: Automation 42.4%, Sandbox 14.2%, Simulation 11.7%, Management 10.2%, Resource Management 7.5%
Build a living city on rails in this steampunk fantasy train-city builder. Manage multiracial colonies with thousands of autonomous citizens, balance their needs, manage the economy, and create logistics as you explore distant regions to ensure the prosperity of your Empire.
Why similar: Automation 24.3%, Colony Sim 23.9%, Sandbox 11.9%, Management 8.4%, Steampunk 7.9% ★
Build huge factories to harvest magical resources and produce potions. Design complex production lines from simple parts to transform ingredients using a deep alchemy system. Ramp up production to fulfill Guild orders, unlock new machines, and create more powerful potions!
Why similar: Automation 43.4%, Simulation 15.2%, Sandbox 15.2%, Management 8.4%, Strategy 6.9%
Avian Colony is a survival simulation game that places you in the role of the ruler of a floating colony in a harsh sky world. Your main goal is to ensure the survival and prosperity of your colony by managing resources, planning strategically, and defending against threats.
Why similar: Colony Sim 32.9%, Automation 22.5%, Simulation 11.9%, Management 11.7%, Survival 9.2%
