Games Like The Great Art Race

You are a merchant in northern Europe in the late Middle Ages when the Hanseatic League was flourishing. Your goal is to rise to the most successful and influential member of the Hanse, ultimately being elected Elderman, leader of the trading league.

Why similar: Strategy 69.6%, Simulation 30.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers the definitive historical trading and economic simulation experience that mirrors the core gameplay loop of The Great Art Race.

Venice: As a young man striving for success, power and wealth and with the support of your family, you begin to build up a trading empire across Genua, Tripoli, Rome, Alexandria and Constantinople in addition to many other significant cities from the Renaissance. This is where your story begins...

Why similar: Strategy 55.4%, Simulation 44.6%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the essence of managing a merchant family's rise to power through trade, politics, and economic expansion.

Set sail and join the colonial powers of Spain, England, France and the Netherlands in their fight for supremacy of the Caribbean in the 17th century.

Why similar: Strategy 53%, Simulation 47%

Why You'll Like It: Set in the colonial era, this game focuses heavily on managing trade routes and production chains across the Caribbean.

The New World lies before you with all its peril, promise and infinite possibility. Your colonists anxiously follow you to shore. The treasures of an entire continent await you.

Why similar: Simulation 56.2%, Strategy 43.8%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational strategy game that perfectly captures the colonial plantation management and resource export themes.

Winds Of Trade is a strategy game about running an ocean trading company in the 18th and 19th centuries. Building your trading empire will not be your only goal! Ruthless pirates, shady smugglers, wartime and fierce competitors will make the way to the top a long and hard road for you!

Why similar: Strategy 60.7%, Simulation 39.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title emphasizes the logistics of maritime trading and managing a merchant fleet in a historical setting.

Become a fellow of the famous medieval Hanse trading association in the 13th century. Manage the politics, prestige and economic success in your city and the known parts of Europe!

Why similar: Strategy 54.7%, Simulation 45.3%

Why You'll Like It: Often considered the gold standard for historical trading simulations, it offers depth and complexity similar to The Great Art Race.

Relive the captivating gameplay of a true city-building classic with Anno® 1404 History Edition.

Why similar: Strategy 57.4%, Simulation 42.6%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in historical production chains and trade management that shares the colonial-era aesthetic.

As Governor of a Roman Province in the time-honoured Roman Empire, its fortune very much lies in your hands. Choose one of five Roman noble families such as Caesar’s Julii with different abilities to accomplish the comprehensive missions.

Why similar: Strategy 61.5%, Simulation 38.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines city-building with economic management and historical strategy elements.

The world is changing and Tropico is moving with the times - geographical powers rise and fall and the world market is dominated by new players with new demands and offers - and you, as El Presidente, face a whole new set of challenges.

Why similar: Strategy 50.2%, Simulation 49.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game balances plantation management and economic strategy with a distinct colonial and political flavor.

The Caribbean, in the turbulent 17th Century. The mighty kingdoms of Spain, England, France and the Netherlands fight over the colonies. And there you are, a young sea captain whose only goal is to become the most powerful man in the New World.

Why similar: Strategy 58.6%, Simulation 41.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a robust trading and naval management experience set within the colonial era.

Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century. Balance the competing interests in your society and earn your place in the sun in Victoria 3, one of the most anticipated games in Paradox’s history.

Why similar: Strategy 51.3%, Simulation 48.7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep, complex economic simulation set in the 19th century that rewards strategic resource management.

Eastern Trade Tycoon: Inheritance is a trading simulator game.In the game,you can from zero to hero.By trading markets, build a business,earn money,level up, investing accurately, and manage family to become a trading tycoon!

Why similar: Simulation 100%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the trading simulation genre that emphasizes building wealth through commerce.

In Oil Enterprise, you enter the multi-million dollar business of black gold as a shrewd businessman. Accept the challenge and grow from a small-scale en-trepreneur, investing in your first oilfield, to a global oil magnate.

Why similar: Strategy 51.7%, Simulation 48.3%

Why You'll Like It: While set in a different era, it shares the core focus on managing a specific industry and scaling your business operations.

Strategy, trade and empire building on the old Silk Road. Spice Road is a town building, social and economic simulation game full of original challenges.

Why similar: Strategy 52.3%, Simulation 47.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the strategic management of trade routes and the economy of a historical merchant enterprise.

Become a Gazillionaire by starting a tiny trading company and building a business empire!

Why similar: Strategy 52.2%, Simulation 47.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic trading simulation that focuses on buying low, selling high, and managing complex supply chains.

The Guild 3 is a fascinating trade and life simulation that takes place during the late Middle Ages. Step into the shoes of a citizen, acquire businesses and mansions, produce goods and trade them, start intrigues in politics and society, love, hate, bribe, fight and live through good and bad times!

Why similar: Simulation 51.7%, Strategy 48.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique blend of life simulation and business management in a historical setting where you build a family legacy.

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: Simulation 52.5%, Strategy 47.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the management of a specific commodity, mirroring the plantation-to-market loop of the seed game.

Achieve fame and wealth in the Principality of Mittelland! Found a dynasty, trade goods, prove your political skill, eliminate your rivals, and immortalize yourself in the history books! The classic political and economic simulation starting from the year 1600.

Why similar: Strategy 53.3%, Simulation 46.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a medieval-themed economic management experience with a focus on trade and production.

In Railway Empire, you will create an elaborate and wide-ranging rail network, purchase over 40 different trains modelled in extraordinary detail, and buy or build railway stations, maintenance buildings, factories and tourist attractions to keep your travel network ahead of the competition.

Why similar: Strategy 54.6%, Simulation 45.4%

Why You'll Like It: Centers on the logistics and economic strategy required to build a successful transport and trade network.

Set sail for the New World and shape the destiny of your empire. Lead one of seven European factions in this blend of colony management, exploration, and naval strategy. Build settlements, explore vast territories, and secure your legacy through diplomacy and tactical naval combat.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

Why You'll Like It: Blends colonial-era strategy with naval management and trade-focused gameplay.

Play the strategy game of money, power and wealth.

Why similar: Simulation 52%, Strategy 48%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, uncompromising economic simulator that challenges players to manage every aspect of a business empire.

Cartel Tycoon is a survival business sim inspired by the ‘80s and '90s narco trade. Expand and conquer, fight off rival thugs and evade the authorities. Earn people's loyalty and strive to overcome the doomed fate of a power-hungry drug lord.

Why similar: Strategy 51.6%, Simulation 48.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features complex logistics and management of illicit trade goods, sharing the high-stakes business management feel.

Welcome to the exciting world of My Museum! Experience the adventure of your life and get the exhibits. Use your talents to restore ancient artefacts! Build the greatest exhibition of all time! Will you become a part of HISTORY?

Why similar: Simulation 65.5%, Strategy 34.5%

Why You'll Like It: Directly relates to the art collection theme of the seed game by focusing on the acquisition and display of historical artifacts.

Car manufacturing company simulator. Turn-based, fast paced, covers 100 years of automotive history.

Why similar: Strategy 51.3%, Simulation 48.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a detailed look at managing a production-based business empire from the ground up.

Become the captain of a flying ship! Sell items, gather resources and build your own trade company in the clouds!

Why similar: Strategy 58.4%, Simulation 41.6%

Why You'll Like It: A charming trading game that focuses on building a fleet and managing resources across a vast map.

Wall Street Tycoon is a business simulation game where you’re the CEO of a new investment company. Your job is to grow the company, hire employees, and manage the business!

Why similar: Strategy 51.1%, Simulation 48.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the financial management side of business, which is a key component of the seed game's economy.

Buy and sell art, manage employees, and grow your shop in this immersive simulator set in Europe. Curate a unique collection, attract customers, and become the premier art dealer. Transform your humble gallery into a thriving art empire!

Why similar: Simulation 100%

The depths of the Atlantic hide more than 12,000 sunken ships out of which at least half haven’t been located yet. As a depth explorer you will earn money from extracting valuable cargo from wrecks, grow your company, buy exploration vessels and real estate.

Why similar: Simulation 100%

Why You'll Like It: Combines trading and exploration with a unique management focus that fits the niche strategy genre.

Build your empire from a basement. Trade stocks, run companies, date, raise kids, dodge the SEC, and retire a legend — or go broke trying.

Why similar: Simulation 51%, Strategy 49%

Discover and colonize the world, Allocate your labor force, Monopolize markets, Fight tactical battles, Survive the age of imperialism...

Why similar: Strategy 54.3%, Simulation 45.7%

Having inherited an old forge, it is now up to you to run the shop. Gain riches and fame, upgrade your forge and gain access to new resources to expand your product selection. One day, word of your skill may reach the ears of more than just commoners.

Why similar: Simulation 54.2%, Strategy 45.8%

Step into the shoes of a fallen clan leader, starting with nothing but a crumbling estate and a handful of hopes, rising through careful planning, trade, and diplomacy to become one of the most powerful families in the land. Now it’s time to forge a legendary dynasty that leaves its mark on history.

Why similar: Simulation 51.1%, Strategy 48.9%

Welcome to the Game Industry!The year is 1982. Three young entrepreneurs discover the computer and potential to strike it rich in the Games Industry! Their love for computer games is a common bond that they all share but they are also in fierce competition with one another in a race to build a successful Games Development House…They...

Why similar: Simulation 63.3%, Strategy 36.7%

Your grandfather's construction company is now in your hands. Take over a business burdened by debt and lead it to success. Hire workers, build crews, purchase equipment, complete contracts, expand your office, and turn the company into a thriving construction empire.

Why similar: Simulation 51.2%, Strategy 48.8%

Star Merchant is a galactic trading sim where you become a space entrepreneur. Buy and sell items, fight pirates, upgrade your ship and try to meet your goal without going broke!

Why similar: Strategy 60.8%, Simulation 39.2%

Jill’s grandparents are deep in debt and the dastardly Cliff Gold is eager to foreclose on their home. Her only chance to raise the money they need to pay him off is to win the gardening contest.

Why similar: Strategy 52.1%, Simulation 47.9%

A business simulation has never felt this epic. Trade stocks, build companies, take them public, unleash financial tidal waves, sit at the table of a high-stakes gambler’s night, and climb the Rich List. Then you realize: the other side of the board is called The Order.

Why similar: Strategy 61.4%, Simulation 38.6%

Explore the dangerous life, the accurate historic events and contemporary inventions of the North American/US 19th century. Acquire one of the most legendary steam machines and transform it into a fortress on rails.

Why similar: Strategy 50.1%, Simulation 49.9%

Don the coat of a clever entrepreneur, take over a small railway company in the early 1800s and turn your steam engines into the workhorses of the economy. Grow your company into the largest railway company of the continent and outsmart your competitors.

Why similar: Strategy 50.1%, Simulation 49.9%

Build and manage a peaceful 17th-century colony. Gather resources, create production chains, trade with the Old World, and survive without combat or warfare.

Why similar: Strategy 91.4%, Simulation 8.6%

Enter the exciting world of Arcade ownership! Play through the 1980's arcade revolution by buying arcade machines for your customers to play! Customize your arcade to increase its popularity! Manage your finances, capitalize on newly released games, but beware the pitfalls that could bankrupt you!

Why similar: Simulation 51%, Strategy 49%

In Shop manager: video game tycoon your uncle entrusts you his video game shop. Your goal is to make it profitable so that one day you can inherit your business.

Why similar: Strategy 51.1%, Simulation 48.9%

Lead your noble family in this medieval colony sim, facing off against class conflict, religious struggle, and political treachery. Tend to your people’s needs, uncover the lost knowledge of a fallen empire, and engage in nefarious plots against your enemies.

Why similar: Strategy 51.3%, Simulation 48.7%

Put your entrepreneurial skills to the test in the first title in the ROI series as you create & optimise intricate production lines. As an early 20th-Century industrialist, grow your empire & adapt to an ever-changing business landscape with unexpected events that could lead to boom…or bust.

Why similar: Strategy 52.6%, Simulation 47.4%

Live your medieval trader life! Buy low, sell high and explore the world! Buy ships, build businesses, find or train captains. Deal with pirates, manipulate mayors and challenge traders. React to hundreds of events that shape your very own procedurally-generated world!

Why similar: Strategy 57.8%, Simulation 42.2%

Manage interstellar pioneers and their descendants in this detailed sci-fi colony sim. Centuries after planetfall, colonists are still struggling to gain foothold on their lush and alien planet. You settle on the frontier by carefully managing resources, production and different personalities.

Why similar: Simulation 51.3%, Strategy 48.7%

Take on the challenge of running a Soda brewing operation, all while participating in the current season of the hit reality TV show “Prisoneers.” Will you win your freedom?

Why similar: Simulation 100%

The Caribbean in the 17th Century - Trade with over 60 towns, create your own production facilities, expand your trading empire and influence the development of the New World. As pirates and military fleets threaten your trade convoys, you'll need escort ships.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

Winemaking could be your best adventure. Make the best wine interacting with soil and nature and take your winery to the top. Your beautiful journey into the winemaking tradition starts now.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

You're a Nicotine Merchant. Start your production using improvised materials and grow it into a large enterprise. But be careful, just a few wrong moves and everything could fall apart!

Why similar: Simulation 100%

It's the year 1850 - The world is changing. A new era of mass production and mass transportation has begun. For a smart businessman there are many opportunities. With a little money and good ideas you can establish a business empire.

Why similar: Simulation 50.4%, Strategy 49.6%

Start your own diecast store! Unbox surprise car packs, expand your collection, oin exciting races with customers on the tracks, and play online trading games. A world full of speed and excitement is waiting for you in your store!

Why similar: Simulation 100%

Economic booms, stock market crashes, oil crises, upswings, triumphs... Now you can become the greatest power in industry!

Why similar: Strategy 53%, Simulation 47%

Form your own game studio set in the early 1980s in a small garage. Develop your own game ideas, create a team and develop megahit video games. Research new technologies, train your staff and upgrade your office space, going from a lowly garage to a huge building. Expand your business and dominate the world market for video games!

Why similar: Simulation 53.3%, Strategy 46.7%

Are you ready to embark on a journey through deserts and dangers? Will you be able to safely navigate your fellowship through the lands of the Orient and uncover your destiny? Through strategic trading and traveling you will overcome obstacles and adversity.

Why similar: Strategy 54.7%, Simulation 45.3%

Plant Tycoon is a gardening sim game where you nurture plants and experiment with increasingly rare and valuable species. The object is to breed and cross breed plants until you find the 6 Magic Plants of Isola and solve the genetic puzzle. You start with a couple of dollars, a handful of seeds, some soil and water.

Why similar: Simulation 100%

You are local mafia kingpin, Jeffrey Koch. Your empire in New Kandinski is in total chaos because an unknown Mastermind has decided to take your place. And they’ve planted a sleeper Mole inside your operation. It’s time to act, but you need to act smart.

Why similar: Strategy 51.1%, Simulation 48.9%