Games Like TransOcean: The Shipping Company

In TransOcean 2: Rivals you face a new challenge as the boss of your own shipping line in both single-player and - for the first time - multiplayer mode: The international competition has gotten a lot tougher and the battle for the most lucrative contracts has only just begun.

Why similar: Economy 37.4%, Management 26.7%, Simulation 23.2%, Strategy 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel expands on the original shipping management mechanics with improved economic systems and competitive multiplayer.

Experience the challenges of running a successful shipping company with Seaorama: World of Shipping.

Why similar: Simulation 49.9%, Strategy 33.6%, Economy 16.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the shipping industry that focuses heavily on fleet management and global trade routes.

The classic transport simulation genre has a new gold standard with Transport Fever 2. Discover a whole new world by navigating transport routes through land, water and air. May progress and prosperity find their way!

Why similar: Management 26.3%, Economy 25.2%, Simulation 23%, Strategy 13.9%, Naval 10.2% ★

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for logistics and transportation management, offering complex network building across land, sea, and air.

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: Economy 29%, Simulation 27.9%, Strategy 23.7%, Management 19.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at simulating historical naval trade routes and the economic management required to dominate the Mediterranean.

Create and manage your own shipping empire. Control every aspect from route creation to marketing to staff handling and beat other managers to top the leaderboards.

Why similar: Economy 28.5%, Management 23.1%, Naval 19% ★, Simulation 17%, Strategy 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a deep dive into the tactical and economic aspects of running a global shipping company.

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: Economy 25.9%, Naval 24.4% ★, Simulation 18.7%, Management 16.7%, Strategy 14.4%

Why You'll Like It: A sophisticated naval trading simulation that challenges players to master economic routes and fleet logistics in the Caribbean.

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: Economy 34.4%, Management 24.4%, Simulation 22.5%, Strategy 18.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic economic simulation that remains one of the best examples of naval trading and merchant fleet management.

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

Why similar: Simulation 29.4%, Economy 28.3%, Strategy 22.8%, Management 19.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the core economic principles of production, supply chains, and market demand management.

Trade exotic goods, command fleets, and dominate 17th-century seas. This blend of real-time strategy and naval warfare lets you build a trading empire across Europe and Asia. Strategize trade routes, engage in epic naval battles, and expand your influence to become the ultimate maritime force.

Why similar: Economy 39.6%, Management 27.2%, Simulation 18.9%, Strategy 14.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines naval combat with the management of trade fleets and economic expansion across colonial routes.

Become the manager of the largest transport corporation ever! Create new planes, bus, trains and truck connections. Optimize them to ever-changing demands and adapt to unexpected events. Beat the competition. Connect cities all around the real world map!

Why similar: Economy 34.9%, Management 28.4%, Simulation 18.2%, Strategy 13.6%, Casual 5%

Why You'll Like It: A global transportation management game that tasks you with building a fleet and optimizing routes across the world.

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 37.6%, Strategy 25.4%, Economy 23.3%, Management 13.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic logistics management title that emphasizes the movement of goods and the growth of transport networks.

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: Economy 29.4%, Management 28.1%, Simulation 23.3%, Strategy 19.2%

Why You'll Like It: While focused on trains, it shares the same core DNA of logistics, network optimization, and economic growth found in shipping sims.

Build an industrial empire on a remote island. Mine resources, reshape terrain with excavators, grow food, construct factories, lay train tracks, and trade with the outside world. Research 100+ technologies to advance from basic metal smelting all the way to nuclear power and space flight.

Why similar: Economy 37%, Management 26.3%, Simulation 21.9%, Strategy 14.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features deep supply chain and logistics management as you build an industrial empire from the ground up.

Freight Tycoon is an economic simulation game which challenges players’ management skills. It puts one into the shoes of an owner of a cargo transportation company. One has to evaluate the profitability of contracts, contact customers, and appoint drivers to deliver goods.

Why similar: Strategy 30.7%, Management 25.9%, Economy 25.8%, Simulation 17.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated logistics management game that focuses on the day-to-day operations of a transport company.

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: Economy 26.3%, Naval 22.2% ★, Management 17.4%, Simulation 17.3%, Strategy 16.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a balanced mix of naval trading, economic management, and pirate-themed exploration.

Run a modern airline, design unique airplanes and grow a run-down carrier into a globally recognized company that passengers practically beg to fly.

Why similar: Simulation 34.6%, Economy 25.8%, Strategy 20.5%, Management 19.1%

Why You'll Like It: Applies the same management and fleet optimization principles to the aviation industry instead of the sea.

Manage your very own logistics company, discover the complex world of cross-country haulage and keep the US economy up and running!

Why similar: Management 40.4%, Simulation 31.7%, Strategy 20.5%, Casual 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the logistics of trucking and fleet management, sharing a similar casual-management feel to TransOcean.

It’s the year 1850, and there are great times ahead! Establish a transport company and be its manager. Build infrastructure such as railways and stations, purchase transportation vehicles and manage lines. Fulfill the people’s needs and watch cities evolve dynamically.

Why similar: Economy 29.9%, Simulation 28.9%, Management 26.7%, Strategy 12.1%, Casual 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: The predecessor to the Transport Fever series, providing a solid foundation in transport network simulation.

Build a soviet republic from an impoverished country into a rich industrial superpower in a city builder with intricate production chains and a fully simulated global economy. Manage the lives of your citizens from education to work and party loyalty to criminal activity.

Why similar: Economy 34.1%, Management 27.6%, Simulation 22.1%, Strategy 16.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an incredibly deep logistics and resource management simulation for those who enjoy complex economic systems.

Anno 1800™ – Lead the Industrial Revolution! Welcome to the dawn of the Industrial Age. The path you choose will define your world. Are you an innovator or an exploiter? A conqueror or a liberator? How the world remembers your name is up to you.

Why similar: Economy 41%, Simulation 25.2%, Strategy 22.4%, Management 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features a massive emphasis on complex production chains, naval trade routes, and logistics management.

Worldwide Rush lets you experience passenger transportation and management on a global scale. Expand your company, meet the growing travel demand, compete against other companies, and discover new continents with its unique vehicles. The entire world is yours to control.

Why similar: Economy 36%, Management 25.2%, Simulation 21.4%, Strategy 12.4%, Casual 5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern transportation management game that emphasizes global logistics and economic efficiency.

Mars has been colonized, and Earth's corporate titans fight to dominate this new market. Competition is fierce in this fast-paced economic RTS from Civilization IV Lead Designer, Soren Johnson.

Why similar: Economy 36.2%, Management 25.7%, Simulation 22%, Strategy 16.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced economic strategy game that focuses on market manipulation and resource logistics.

An entire industrial empire under your control. Have you always dreamed of swimming in money? In “Industry Empire” you are the boss of all bosses.

Why similar: Simulation 34.9%, Strategy 22.5%, Management 21.5%, Economy 21.1%

Why You'll Like It: A broad management simulation that covers the entire production and transport cycle of various goods.

A speeding power boat, a humble tug to a luxury cruise liner. Captain eight highly detailed ships, fight against realistic water physics and take in spectacular vistas as you navigate famous European ports.

Why similar: Simulation 64.4%, Naval 35.6% ★

Why You'll Like It: Provides a more hands-on naval experience while maintaining the theme of commercial shipping.

INDUSTRY MANAGER: Future Technologies is a classic economy simulation in which you can build your own empire, research new sustainable products, and sweep aside the competition on your way to fame and success.

Why similar: Simulation 38.5%, Economy 32.4%, Management 29.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the management of production chains and the economic logistics of a modern company.

Mashinky is a transport strategy game about trains. The goal is to create your own transport empire on a procedurally generated map. It’s a unique blend of realistic graphics combined with an isometric construction mode and board game-like rules.

Why similar: Economy 34.6%, Management 28.9%, Simulation 21%, Strategy 15.5%

Why You'll Like It: A transport strategy game that blends realistic logistics with a unique construction system.

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: Economy 30.4%, Management 26.9%, Simulation 24.6%, Strategy 18.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the specific logistics and economic management of the global oil trade.

Build your maritime career solo or with up to 4 players. Take on contracts across diverse harbors, command different ships, and tackle cargo runs, patrols, rescues, firefighting, and unexpected events in a vast Northern European open world.

Why similar: Naval 53.8% ★, Simulation 27.6%, Management 12.3%, Casual 6.3%

Explore a vast and detailed world and build a Transportation Empire!

Why similar: Simulation 34.6%, Management 26%, Strategy 20.6%, Economy 18.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic title that defined the transportation management genre with its focus on network efficiency.

Transport Fever is a railroad-focused tycoon game. Players start in 1850 and build up a thriving transport company. As an emerging transport tycoon, the player constructs stations, airports, harbors and makes money by connecting areas requiring transport services. Build up your own Empire!

Why similar: Economy 37.4%, Management 29.1%, Simulation 19.2%, Strategy 14.2%

Startup Company is a business simulation sandbox game where you’re the CEO of a new company. Your job is to build your very own website and compete against the largest tech giants on the planet!

Why similar: Management 36%, Economy 29.8%, Simulation 22%, Strategy 10.2%, Casual 2.1%

Includes Railroad Tycoon II and the expansion The Second Century It can take you from New York to South Africa. It can take you from the year 1804 to the year 2000. It can take you from penniless manual laborer to powerful multi-millionaire.

Why similar: Management 40.5%, Strategy 22.9%, Economy 21.5%, Simulation 15.1%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational logistics management game that set the standard for economic transport simulations.

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

Why similar: Simulation 39.8%, Strategy 29.9%, Economy 19.6%, Casual 10.7%

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: Economy 33.3%, Management 28.5%, Simulation 22.6%, Strategy 15.6%

Global Magnates: Shipping Tycoon is a simulation game where you take on the role of a shipping entrepreneur. Carefully plan shipping routes, balance supply and demand across ports, and maximize profits to fuel your expansion. Build a worldwide network and rise as the definitive global magnate.

Why similar: Management 36.1%, Economy 28.7%, Simulation 23.6%, Strategy 11.6%

Build your maritime career and grow your fleet in a next‑generation ship simulator set in an expansive open world of Norway’s Lofoten region. Command service, cargo, and fishing vessels in singleplayer or online co‑op, mastering realistic ship handling, dynamic weather, and professional jobs at sea!

Why similar: Naval 55.3% ★, Economy 44.7%

VSTEP and Paradox are proud to announce the next installment of the acclaimed Ship Simulator series. With over 550K copies sold, the series returns to take you into the most extreme conditions on earth… Ever wonder how it feels to sail a half-million-ton supertanker through the perfect storm?

Why similar: Simulation 53.4%, Naval 46.6% ★

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: Naval 36.7% ★, Economy 35.3%, Strategy 28%

Build and manage an international airport!

Why similar: Economy 32.5%, Management 32.1%, Simulation 21.4%, Strategy 14%

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: Economy 35.2%, Management 31%, Simulation 19.1%, Strategy 14.6%

Time to clean up! Assume the many jobs of a service company and take care of a vibrant metropolis in the open-world city economy simulation CITYCONOMY.

Why similar: Simulation 38%, Economy 30.4%, Management 26.4%, Casual 5.3%

Build your own bus depot from scratch and create your personal bus routes in City Bus Manager. Play in your own hometown or any famous city in the world with real map data. Buy buses, maintain them, take care of your staff and lead your bus company to become the #1 in town!

Why similar: Economy 34.2%, Management 28.2%, Simulation 23.6%, Strategy 10.2%, Casual 3.8%

Cities in Motion 2 is the sequel to the popular mass transit simulation game Cities in Motion. Build, manage and lead your transportation network to provide cities with their ever changing needs. CIM2 introduces new features including multiplayer game modes, day and night cycles, timetables and dynamic cities.

Why similar: Simulation 35.2%, Management 30.4%, Strategy 17.8%, Economy 16.7%

Set in a fictitious environment inspired by ports from around the world. Captain a hovercraft, bulk carrier, yacht and other magnificent vessels in an expansive open world career

Why similar: Naval 53.2% ★, Simulation 24.3%, Management 22.5%

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: Naval 37.7% ★, Economy 29.4%, Management 22.4%, Strategy 10.4%

It's your empire... Take control! The game has it all! the depth of gameplay will have you on the edge of your seat for hours on-end. Build, manage, strategize and conquer the competition with the richest gameplay tycoon product ever offered!

Why similar: Simulation 29.5%, Management 27.4%, Economy 23.4%, Strategy 19.6%

Take the challenge of managing a cruise ship! Maintain your vessel, plan your route, and sell tickets to the wealthiest passengers. Give tasks to your crew and keep their morale high. Choose the ship's layout and the offered amenities. Keep the prices right, passengers happy, and your wallet full!

Why similar: Naval 34.2% ★, Economy 24.2%, Management 20.7%, Simulation 13.1%, Strategy 7.8%

Commercial fishing in North Atlantic! Discover majestic world of Canadian Nova Scotia while admiring the vast diversity of ocean life. Search for the ocean gold with upgradable fishing boats and various fishing gear as you progress in your fisherman career.

Why similar: Naval 54.5% ★, Simulation 45.5%

Load, drive, and deliver through a huge open world with up to 24 players in cross-platform multiplayer. Join your friends in exciting heavy transport convoys. Jump into the driver's seat of more than 30 unique vehicles and carry out complex loading tasks to deliver a variety of cargo.

Why similar: Economy 37.3%, Management 29.5%, Simulation 27.5%, Casual 5.7%

Build a galactic transportation empire and supply humanity with everything it needs to colonize the stars. In this sci-fi logistics simulator, grow your company from a local transport agency into an interstellar logistics behemoth! Singleplayer, vs AI, and online multiplayer.

Why similar: Management 30%, Economy 28.7%, Simulation 28.5%, Strategy 12.7%

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: Economy 44.6%, Management 31.8%, Simulation 12.2%, Strategy 11.5%

Business Magnate is a tycoon business simulation game where you can create all types of businesses: Cars, rockets, phones, tanks, trucks, airplanes, computers, and ships. Design, produce, market and sell them. You can even run multiple companies at the same time.

Why similar: Economy 31.7%, Management 27%, Simulation 23.4%, Strategy 15.6%, Casual 2.3%

Relive the pioneering spirit of the Golden Age of Steam by establishing your own railroad empire across 19th century North America. Bring settlements together, produce and trade goods and develop new technologies to stay ahead of the competition. Want more? RAILROAD CORPORATION 2 Out Now!

Why similar: Management 31.6%, Economy 29.9%, Simulation 21.9%, Strategy 16.6%

Build a thriving trucking empire as the manager of a growing logistics company in this exciting tycoon game. Manage a diverse fleet of trucks, semi-trucks, buses, and even ships as you transport goods and expand your empire!

Why similar: Simulation 32.3%, Economy 27%, Strategy 22.6%, Management 18.2%

Build a business empire in a player-driven online economy. Manage supply chains, trade with thousands of players, dominate markets, research new products, and grow from a small startup into a global corporation.

Why similar: Economy 40.3%, Management 27.7%, Simulation 20.6%, Strategy 11.3%

Build and command a fleet of starships and travel between planets as you explore, build, negotiate, and fight to preserve your vision for humanity.

Why similar: Strategy 92.5%, Casual 7.5%

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: Naval 32.2% ★, Economy 27.3%, Management 20.4%, Strategy 9%, Simulation 8.5%

Turn wealth into political power in this modern Grand Strategy game. Build a global economic empire, manipulate governments, and challenge the world's superpowers through Economic supremacy or military Conquest.

Why similar: Economy 41.6%, Management 28%, Simulation 21.7%, Strategy 8.7%

Commercial fishing on the Barents Sea! Take the helm of your very own fishing boat in Fishing: Barents Sea and explore the vastness of the Barents Sea in search for the best fishing zones. Start out small and earn officially licensed Scanmar Equipment and the officially licensed Hermes trawler.

Why similar: Simulation 55.3%, Naval 44.7% ★