- #1 Dustland Delivery
97% matchVery Positive88% of 1,154 reviews2024
Dev: Neutron Star StudioPub: Lilith Games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Dustland Delivery is a post-apocalyptic survival business simulator. Scour the wastes for profit, complete missions to grow your trading empire, and assemble a rag-tag band of adventurers to turn your city into the capital of the Dustlands. Danger lurks around every corner—but no risk, no reward!
Why similar: Trading 44.9% ★, Sandbox 19.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Exploration 10.1%, Simulation 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A survival-focused trading game that emphasizes the dangers of travel and the necessity of protecting your goods.
- #2 Moonlighter
96% matchVery Positive82% of 21,581 reviews2018
Dev: Digital SunPub: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements that demonstrates two sides of the coin – revealing everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that secretly dreams of becoming a hero.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 30.6%, Exploration 22.5%, Fantasy 16%, 2D 11.4%, Adventure 8%
Why You'll Like It: Combines dungeon-crawling combat with shop management, perfectly mirroring the loop of gathering goods to sell.
- #3 Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,432 reviews2010
Dev: EasyGameStationPub: Carpe Fulgur LLC
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Recettear is the story of an item shop, the girl who lives in it, and the fairy who turned her life upside down. Recette Lemongrass finds herself in charge of an item shop built into her house, in order to pay back a loan her father took and then skipped out on - and Tear, her newfound fairy "companion", won't take no for an answer!
Why similar: Comedy 52.4%, Simulation 13.7%, Fantasy 12%, Indie 7.8%, Singleplayer 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: The quintessential shopkeeper RPG that balances dungeon exploration with the complexities of running a store.
- #4 Travellers Rest
95% matchVery Positive88% of 16,540 reviews2020
Dev: Isolated Games
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Craft, farm, build and cook! In Travellers Rest you will have to use all the available tools to become the best tavern keeper in the realm. Create unique dishes and drinks to please your customers as you discover the world and its colorful characters.
Why similar: Medieval 34.7%, Pixel Graphics 29.5%, Fantasy 12.2%, Colorful 10.1%, Simulation 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a cozy pixel-art management experience where you must gather resources and craft items to serve your patrons.
- #5 Merchant of the Skies
94% matchVery Positive86% of 2,255 reviews2020
Dev: Coldwild Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Become the captain of a flying ship! Sell items, gather resources and build your own trade company in the clouds!
Why similar: Trading 51.2% ★, Sandbox 19.7%, Exploration 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, 2D 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on trading and exploration in a vibrant world, capturing the nomadic merchant feel of the seed game.
- #6 Medieval Shopkeeper Simulator
94% matchMixed61% of 280 reviews2018
Dev: David Moralejo SánchezPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Keep your stores afloat against unique threats like royal laws, wars and crazy fantasy events. Discover new items, craft, sell them, and create your Merchant Empire in the kingdom! - All in a hybrid 2D-3D style.
Why similar: Trading 41.7% ★, Medieval 19%, Open World 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Simulation 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the granular details of running a medieval store, including crafting and inventory management.
- #7 DAVE THE DIVER
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 147,999 reviews2023
Dev: MINTROCKET
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 26.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
DAVE THE DIVER is a casual, singleplayer adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night. Join Dave and his quirky friends as they seek to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Blue Hole.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 36.6%, Exploration 27.5%, 2D 10.7%, Adventure 9.6%, Simulation 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features a satisfying loop of 2D exploration and resource gathering to fuel a management-style business.
- #8 Dealer's Life 2
92% matchVery Positive85% of 4,118 reviews2022
Dev: Abyte Entertainment
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Your favorite pawn shop experience is finally getting a sequel! Haggle like your life depends on it in this funny tycoon game. You never know WHAT is gonna stumble through that door!
Why similar: Trading 77.6% ★, 2D 7.5%, Colorful 7.3%, Simulation 4.4%, Singleplayer 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: A deep trading simulation that captures the thrill of haggling and managing a shop's inventory.
- #9 Shoppe Keep 2
93% matchMixed56% of 2,224 reviews2019
Dev: Strange FirePub: Excalibur Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Shoppe Keep returns bigger and better than ever! Build your business empire and defend it from thieves. Explore the open-world in single-player or with up to 4 players online. Renovate and design your store, cook, fish, hunt for products, charm customers, evolve the town, and make your millions.
Why similar: Trading 37.7% ★, Sandbox 15.4%, Open World 13.5%, Medieval 12.4%, Comedy 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world shop simulation that allows you to explore and defend your store against fantasy threats.
- #10 Graveyard Keeper
90% matchVery Positive86% of 46,799 reviews2018
Dev: Lazy Bear GamesPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 31.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Build and manage a medieval graveyard while facing ethical dilemmas and making questionable decisions. Welcome to Graveyard Keeper, the most inaccurate medieval cemetery sim of the year.
Why similar: Sandbox 28.8%, Pixel Graphics 25.4%, Medieval 21.7%, Simulation 6.3%, Fantasy 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a dark, humorous take on management and crafting within a pixelated, open-world environment.
- #11 Dune Strider
91% matchMixed61% of 70 reviews2022
Dev: Dust BunniesPub: Breda University of Applied Sciences
Windows
Dune Strider is an Adventure-Strategy Game in which you, the player, take command of a merchant controlling a Sand-Barge in a desert and use it to travel and explore the land around you. The road to settlements to sell your goods is filled with dangers and opportunities. Can you handle it?
Why similar: Trading 44.2% ★, Sandbox 20.7%, Exploration 12%, Open World 11.3%, Colorful 5%
Why You'll Like It: Features exploration and trading in a harsh, sandbox environment that rewards careful resource management.
- #12 Potion Permit
89% matchMostly Positive80% of 5,226 reviews2022
Dev: MassHive MediaPub: PQube
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Moonbury's residents need healing, and you're the best chemist around! With your trusty tools, a brewing cauldron, and a canine companion at your side, you'll need to diagnose symptoms, gather ingredients, brew potions, and cure ailments in this open-ended sim RPG.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 30.6%, Colorful 28.9%, 2D 14.5%, Simulation 10%, Adventure 9%
Why You'll Like It: Blends exploration and gathering with a shop-like management system, emphasizing community interaction and crafting.
- #13 East Trade Tycoon: Inheritance
88% matchVery Positive94% of 2,044 reviews2024
Dev: PandaUpStudio
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 55%
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: Trading 58.5% ★, Open World 18.9%, 2D 8%, Exploration 7.7%, Simulation 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A casual trading game that emphasizes the logistics of buying low and selling high across different regions.
- #14 Lords and Villeins
89% matchMostly Positive71% of 951 reviews2022
Dev: Honestly GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Build a prosperous settlement in a unique simulation of a feudal economy - each family runs their shop, owns their goods, and trades with other villagers in a free market. You will manage the land, build houses, organise events, set taxes, and balance supply and demand while engaging in diplomacy!
Why similar: Medieval 26.2%, Sandbox 23.1%, Open World 18%, Pixel Graphics 15.5%, 2D 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A management-heavy colony simulator that focuses on the economic growth of a medieval settlement.
- #15 Winkeltje: The Little Shop
86% matchVery Positive88% of 1,803 reviews2022
Dev: Sassybot
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Winkeltje: The Little Shop is all about building, decorating, and running your own old-world fantasy shop. Buy low, sell high - from nails and apples to swords and alchemic love potions. Impress your customers, craft items, and be the master of your very own shop.
Why similar: Trading 63.7% ★, Sandbox 28%, Simulation 5.8%, Singleplayer 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: A dedicated shop management game that focuses on the aesthetics and logistics of selling goods.
- #16 Car Trader Simulator
87% matchMostly Positive72% of 517 reviews2020
Dev: Live Motion Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Do you know how to profit from trading cars while maintaining a good reputation? Car Trader Simulator lets you play the role of an American car dealer. Your goal is to get rich. How you do it depends entirely on you.
Why similar: Trading 65.2% ★, Open World 9.5%, 2D 9.4%, Simulation 7.5%, Adventure 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A specialized trading simulator that focuses on the logistics of buying and selling vehicles.
- #17 Kynseed
85% matchVery Positive83% of 3,619 reviews2022
Dev: PixelCount Studios
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Embark on a lifetime of adventure in a beautiful world of creativity and intrigue. Raise a family, customise your farm, run a business, craft items, and battle some marvellously malevolent monsters.
Why similar: Sandbox 25.4%, Open World 19.1%, Exploration 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Fantasy 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A life-simulation game with a strong emphasis on running businesses and exploring a pixelated, evolving world.
- #18 The Guild 3
86% matchMixed61% of 7,840 reviews2022
Dev: Purple LampPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: Medieval 36.9%, Trading 21% ★, Sandbox 16.9%, Open World 15.7%, Simulation 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A complex economy and life-simulation game that lets you build a trading dynasty in a medieval setting.
- #19 Boots Quest DX
84% matchVery Positive100% of 61 reviews2022
Dev: Harrison LemkePub: Discount Realms
Windows · Mac
An offbeat adventure game about traveling to the ends of the earth in search of the Best Boots. Solve puzzles, complete quests, collect items, and don weird hats as a hapless young boot enthusiast in a compact open world full of strange friends and foes. You can even jump.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.9%, Comedy 23%, Open World 17.5%, Exploration 14.6%, Fantasy 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the comedic, exploration-heavy spirit of the seed game in a 2D, adventure-focused package.
- #20 Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 51,774 reviews2020
Dev: Thunder Lotus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Spiritfarer® is a cozy management game about dying. As ferrymaster to the deceased, build a boat to explore the world, care for your spirit friends, and release them into the afterlife. The Spiritfarer Farewell Edition includes the heartwarming base game and three major content updates.
Why similar: Exploration 56.9%, Adventure 18.7%, Simulation 12.9%, Indie 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: While more narrative-driven, its 2D exploration and management mechanics share the cozy, travel-heavy feel of the seed game.
- #21 Used Cars Simulator
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 996 reviews2025
Dev: DreamWay GamesPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Used Cars Simulator - trade used or stolen cars, fix and customize them, drive around, and explore the open world! Grow your business, complete quests, and have fun with a physics-based sandbox!
Why similar: Trading 46.2% ★, Sandbox 18.5%, Open World 17.5%, Exploration 11.8%, Simulation 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person trading simulation that focuses on the hands-on aspect of inspecting and selling goods.
- #22 Big Ambitions
81% matchVery Positive93% of 12,519 reviews2023
Dev: Hovgaard Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.8 hrsMean: 24.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Big Ambitions is a revolutionary role-playing business sim. Go from nothing to the biggest entrepreneur in New York by opening small businesses or slowly building huge corporations any way you like.
Why similar: Sandbox 50.6%, Open World 28.4%, Simulation 16.6%, Singleplayer 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world business simulator that allows for extensive exploration and management of multiple storefronts.
- #23 Pixel Shopkeeper
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 160 reviews2017
Dev: Pixel Prototype
Windows · Mac · Linux
Be a Pixel Shopkeeper! Collect items using inventory management puzzle mechanics. Sell your wares, decorate your shop, craft new products, and expand! Train to beat tougher dungeons, unlock new classes and decor, and furnish your shop smartly to maximize profits!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 35.2%, Sandbox 21.2%, 2D 14.5%, Simulation 13.9%, Adventure 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A management game that utilizes pixel art and resource-gathering mechanics to build a successful store.
- #24 High Sea Saga DX
81% matchVery Positive82% of 468 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 42.6 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Set sail and join yer crew in search of treasure and glory!
Why similar: Auto Battler 58.3%, Exploration 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Simulation 7%, 2D 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A pirate-themed simulation that incorporates auto-battler combat and exploration mechanics.
- #25 Alchemist Shop Simulator
80% matchVery Positive83% of 156 reviews2025
Dev: Kool2Play
Windows
Run your own magic business! In Alchemist Shop Simulator you can trade magical wares, brew potions and take on special orders, meet many quirky clients, grow your ingredients in your garden, restock your shelves and manage prices. Keep expanding your business as you gain experience and wealth!
Why similar: Trading 59.5% ★, Medieval 21.5%, Fantasy 7.4%, Simulation 6.4%, Indie 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the crafting and management aspects of running a specialized shop in a fantasy world.
- #26 Stardew Valley
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 992,215 reviews2016
Dev: ConcernedApe
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 22.7 hrsMean: 83.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Why similar: Sandbox 31.7%, Pixel Graphics 28.5%, Open World 20.3%, Simulation 7.7%, 2D 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a robust mix of farming, trading, and exploration within a charming, pixel-art world.
- #27 A Little Shop in Squirrel Town
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 60 reviews2021
Dev: Superluminal Cat
Windows
You will become the shopkeeper of grocery shop in Squirrel Town to run your own shop, replenish your stock, sell, make a profit, kill monsters, manufacture outfits, engage in agriculture, angle, cook delicious food, feed monsters and save Monster Forest controlled by the evil crystal.
Why similar: Trading 61.9% ★, Medieval 24.8%, 2D 7%, Simulation 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, economy-focused simulation that captures the cozy side of running a small business.
- #28 Barotrauma
78% matchVery Positive94% of 84,235 reviews2023
Dev: FakeFishPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 54.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Barotrauma is a 2D co-op submarine simulator – in space, with survival horror and RPG elements. Steer your submarine, complete missions, fight monsters, fix leaks, operate machinery, man the guns and craft items, and stay alert: danger in Barotrauma doesn’t announce itself!
Why similar: 2D 60.1%, Simulation 32.1%, Singleplayer 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A more intense take on trading and exploration, requiring you to manage a vessel through dangerous, uncharted territory.
- #29 Sun Haven
79% matchVery Positive81% of 24,588 reviews2023
Dev: Pixel Sprout Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 14.8 hrsMean: 31.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Build your farm and relationships with townsfolk, or forge ahead on a quest of magic, monsters, and dragons. Level up through a skill tree in 8 person multiplayer, or adventure solo!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 31.8%, Exploration 18.5%, Fantasy 16.8%, Combat 14.3%, Simulation 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Combines farming and trading with RPG elements and exploration, providing a similar sense of progression.
- #30 A Merchant's Promise
77% matchVery Positive87% of 255 reviews2025
Dev: Game Draft Studio
Windows
Medieval Trading & Transport with Physics-Based Items. Start as a Worthless Merchant and work your way up as you carefully handle your goods through a Medieval World!
Why similar: Trading 26.6% ★, Walking Simulator 20.2%, Sandbox 15.8%, Medieval 15.2%, Exploration 9.8%
- #31 Let Them Trade
76% matchVery Positive85% of 1,033 reviews2025
Dev: SpaceflowerPub: ByteRockers' Games
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Build a network of cities that produce and trade resources, upgrade your castle, and protect the cities from cheeky bandits. Tinker with the economy at your own pace, and watch the charming wooden world grow into a lively and thriving kingdom.
Why similar: Trading 54.7% ★, Medieval 27.3%, Colorful 9.3%, Simulation 4.8%, Singleplayer 2%
- #32 Dealer's Life Legend
76% matchVery Positive83% of 263 reviews2025
Dev: Abyte Entertainment
Windows
Welcome to the Pecunian Empire, travelling merchant! Head between our many cities, expand your collection of wares and grow your riches. If your talent and skill are sharp enough, you may be in with a shot of winning the Wandering Merchant Quest and proving that YOU are the best dealer in town!
Why similar: Trading 64.6% ★, Fantasy 13.3%, Simulation 8.6%, 2D 6.9%, Indie 4%
- #33 The Merchant's Guide to the Kingdom
77% matchMixed66% of 67 reviews2023
Dev: Bearplane
Windows
You are an NPC and shopkeeper in a simulated MMORPG world. Trade, craft and manage a guild to acquire powerful gear and face dangerous dungeons, world bosses, rare spawns and up to 40-man raids while following the campaign to aid in the protection of the ancient and powerful Elemental Stones.
Why similar: Auto Battler 41.4%, Medieval 18.5%, Exploration 12.2%, Fantasy 8.4%, Combat 7%
- #34 Yard Sale Simulator
75% matchVery Positive97% of 66 reviews2023
Dev: Queenfish Games
Windows
An open world yard sale simulator. Buy, repair and sell your way to the top. Shop yard sales, hold your own yard sale, buy a market stand, upgrade your stand or open a shop in town to sell all your newly acquired valuables.
Why similar: Trading 52% ★, Open World 22.8%, Exploration 12.5%, Colorful 6.7%, Simulation 6%
- #35 Faire Trade
74% matchVery Positive85% of 59 reviews2025
Dev: Sassybot
Windows
Ready to take on the management of a fantasy shop? Faire Trade allows you to do just that! From farming, to crafting, to selling, to hiring, to expanding, to pricing, to decorating to….. Well, the world's your oyster! Stay curious, adapt, and let your blossoming shop shine!
Why similar: Trading 51.3% ★, Medieval 26.8%, Colorful 9.5%, Fantasy 8.9%, Simulation 3.5%
- #36 Car Dealer Simulator
73% matchVery Positive89% of 8,319 reviews2025
Dev: Garage Monkeys
Windows
Median: 13.1 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Uncover a goldmine in the used car market! Sniff out deals, buy low, modify, and sell high. Your journey from amateur grease monkey to car dealer magnate awaits. How fast will you rise in this lucrative venture?
Why similar: Trading 64.8% ★, Open World 23.5%, Simulation 6.9%, Singleplayer 2.6%, Indie 2.3%
- #37 Piworld
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 134 reviews2025
Dev: Ahaha studio
Windows
Piworld is a unique multiplayer game where everyone can find something to do to suit their desires. Try out different roles: from a simple fisherman to an adventurer. Explore the world alone or with friends, fight evil, develop your skills, and create your own story.
Why similar: Trading 35.8% ★, Sandbox 17.9%, Open World 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Colorful 7.1%
- #38 Storage Dealer Simulator
74% matchMixed62% of 793 reviews2025
Dev: Quadfix Games
Windows
Storage Dealer Simulator invites you to a world where your bargaining skills will be tested to the limits, and you'll never know what lies behind each door. Are you ready to become a top-tier trader? Join the warehouse adventure with Storage Dealer Simulator!
Why similar: Open World 63.5%, Simulation 26.2%, Indie 5.8%, Singleplayer 4.5%
- #39 Skeleseller
70% matchVery Positive94% of 249 reviews2026
Dev: Xtonomous
Windows · Mac · Linux
You're a skeleton shopkeep who hires adventurers to collect loot for you after your untimely demise. Send adventurers into battle, sell what they find, and build up your town in this laid-back idle game!
Why similar: Auto Battler 58.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Colorful 8.4%, Fantasy 8.1%, Simulation 6%
- #40 AutoForge
72% matchVery Positive88% of 450 reviews2024
Dev: Siege Games
Windows
A 2D automation sandbox adventure. Build an automated factory with Mana-powered machines, progress through an expansive tech tree, explore a vast and wonderful world, upgrade yourself with ancient technologies, and defend it all from invasions.
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.1%, Comedy 20%, Sandbox 19.8%, Exploration 10.5%, Colorful 8.7%
- #41 Gamer Stop Simulator
71% matchMostly Positive70% of 261 reviews2026
Dev: Red Axe Games
Windows
Gamer Stop Simulator is a simulation game where you manage a video game store. Buy games and consoles from customers, repair broken devices, test games, and add rare items to your collection. Negotiate prices, expand your store, and grow your business in this exciting retail experience!
Why similar: Sandbox 58.9%, Colorful 17.3%, Simulation 13.8%, Open World 10%
- #42 Dealer's Life
73% matchVery Positive93% of 1,304 reviews2019
Dev: Abyte Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Live the ultimate pawn shop experience in this funny retro style tycoon game!
Why similar: Trading 78.9% ★, 2D 9.7%, Simulation 6.2%, Singleplayer 2.6%, Indie 2.6%
- #43 Car Dealer
73% matchMixed67% of 228 reviews2020
Dev: piratecat games
Windows
Buy and sell, manage the world's most popular auto gallery.
Why similar: Simulation 41.4%, Open World 22.5%, Indie 18.6%, Exploration 15%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #44 Car Dealer Simulator: Prologue - Early Days
70% matchVery Positive80% of 1,543 reviews2025
Dev: Garage Monkeys
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 1.2 hrs≥1hr: 25%
Free introduction to the full Car Dealer Simulator game takes you on a journey from being Little Sam’s assistant to owning the business. Discover deals, buy low, repair cars, and sell them for a profit.
Why similar: Trading 64.5% ★, Open World 24.8%, Simulation 8.1%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #45 Merchant 64
71% matchMixed69% of 124 reviews2025
Dev: SuitNtie
Windows
Merchant 64 a tiny retro inspired traveling merchant game! Take control of Merchant as you buy goods at low prices and sell them in different towns at higher prices.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 44.9%, Exploration 20.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Simulation 9.3%, Adventure 8.4%
- #46 UnnamedGame RPG
72% matchMixed55% of 55 reviews2022
Dev: Weslington
Windows · Mac
Enjoy a semi-AFK RNG-HELL RPG game that is ever expanding, find loot, own, get owned, all in the name of RNG. Climb leaderboards for overall XP, gather money, and become a part of a growing game and community!
Why similar: Auto Battler 44.3%, Sandbox 21.8%, Medieval 15.3%, Exploration 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
- #47 Stickman Strikes: Conquer Fantasy World
68% matchVery Positive81% of 667 reviews2025
Dev: LGaoGamePub: Gamersky Games
Windows
A dragon's breath turns you into a stickman! Conquer castles, plunder territories, or lead your squad in this fantasy world! During your journey, you can explore various dungeons, discover hidden treasures, engage in trading, farming, craftmaking and more. Will you survive and regain your true self?
Why similar: Sandbox 39.2%, Medieval 26.8%, Open World 14.3%, Fantasy 11.5%, Combat 5.8%
- #48 Merchant of the Six Kingdoms
69% matchVery Positive92% of 198 reviews2023
Dev: Cory LongPub: GooseGames
Windows
Become a medieval merchant and master the arts of bartering, haggling, and investing, Explore 20 markets, barter with 200 characters, and trade in over 1,800 items in a dynamic bartering and haggling system that will challenge and reward.
Why similar: Trading 51.5% ★, Medieval 17.2%, Exploration 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Fantasy 7.3%
- #49 九州:商旅(Nine Provinces: Caravan)
69% matchVery Positive91% of 1,144 reviews2021
Dev: BigLight.Games
Windows
On the ancient nine province continent, you may become a businessman, get to know others, expand caravans, and free trade and exploration.
Why similar: Trading 54.4% ★, Open World 20.6%, Exploration 12.6%, 2D 6%, Simulation 3.6%
- #50 Gamer Stop Simulator : Prologue
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 198 reviews2025
Dev: Red Axe Games
Windows
Gamer Stop Simulator is a simulation game where you manage a video game store. Buy games and consoles from customers, repair broken devices, test games, and add rare items to your collection. Negotiate prices, expand your store, and grow your business in this exciting retail experience!
Why similar: Sandbox 39.7%, Trading 25.5% ★, Colorful 12.8%, Open World 11.5%, Simulation 8.5%
- #51 Art Shop Simulator
67% matchVery Positive92% of 97 reviews2025
Dev: Lovheim Studios
Windows
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: Sandbox 76.1%, Simulation 16.9%, Singleplayer 7%
- #52 Gamer Shop Simulator
71% matchMostly Negative38% of 228 reviews2021
Dev: DiamosDev
Windows
Gamer Shop Simulator - business simulation game where you own a store with goods for gamers. Here you will learn everything about the operation, development of your own store.
Why similar: Simulation 26.7%, Walking Simulator 25.4%, Adventure 21%, Exploration 15.2%, Indie 11.6%
- #53 Saleblazers
67% matchVery Positive88% of 1,877 reviews2023
Dev: AIRSTRAFE INTERACTIVE
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Fight. Sell. Survive. Live off the land, build your perfect shop, and defend against nightly horrors in this open world survival shop simulator for 1-8 players.
Why similar: Open World 38%, Exploration 25.3%, Combat 19.2%, Simulation 9.3%, Adventure 8.2%
- #54 Blacksmith Master
66% matchVery Positive84% of 2,485 reviews2025
Dev: Untitled StudioPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Manage your own medieval smithy in Blacksmith Master and supervise the entire process from mining ores and gems to designing and selling finished products. Forge everything from weapons and armor to tools and cooking utensils to fund your craft and become the Blacksmith Master.
Why similar: Sandbox 42.2%, Open World 33.3%, 2D 11.7%, Simulation 9.3%, Singleplayer 3.5%
- #55 Shoppe Keep
70% matchMixed62% of 2,877 reviews2016
Dev: Strange FirePub: Excalibur Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 32.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Run an adventurers shop – a serious business in a fantasy environment. Stock your store with dangerous weapons, fancy hats, sturdy armour and magical potions.
Why similar: Simulation 21.2%, Trading 17.3% ★, Sandbox 16.5%, Medieval 16.3%, Adventure 12.8%
- #56 Pawn Planet: First Sales
66% matchVery Positive86% of 163 reviews2024
Dev: Gambol Games
Windows
Manage your own pawn shop in the weird galaxy. Purchase and sell different items, attend auctions, stop thieves and keep the shop going!
Why similar: Trading 77.8% ★, Colorful 9.9%, Simulation 8.5%, Combat 3.1%, Indie 0.7%
- #57 World of Talesworth: Idle MMO Simulator
68% matchMostly Positive70% of 441 reviews2022
Dev: Talesworth Game Studio
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 80.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Explore new lands, slay monsters, gather loot and level up in this idle MMO simulation experience. Packed with unique and meaningful upgrades, moments of discovery, and gaming nostalgia, World of Talesworth is an homage to all our favorite RPGs.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 24.1%, Medieval 16%, Simulation 13.7%, Colorful 11.1%, Adventure 10.2%
- #58 Center Station Simulator
66% matchVery Positive88% of 555 reviews2024
Dev: Nightmare Phoenix
Windows
Mine, farm, manufacture components and build a wide range of machines in an infinite basement. Forget primitive tasks thanks to automation! And sell your products to your customers! Build a parking, a gas station...
Why similar: Trading 42.1% ★, Sandbox 28.6%, Exploration 15.1%, Simulation 6.3%, Colorful 3.9%
- #59 Weapon Shop Fantasy
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,807 reviews2017
Dev: INDIECN
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A shop game with RPG? Or is it RPG with a shop? Collect materials, Craft weapons, Train your staff and defeat your enemy! This is Weapon Shop Fantasy!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 45%, Simulation 27.4%, Adventure 13%, 2D 7.6%, Indie 7.1%