- #1 Tropico 6
97% matchVery Positive88% of 28,783 reviews2019
Dev: Limbic EntertainmentPub: Kalypso Media
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 26.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
El Presidente is back! Prove yourself once again as a feared dictator or peace-loving statesman on the island state of Tropico and shape the fate of your very own banana republic through four distinctive eras.
Why similar: City Builder 23.6%, Political Sim 19.8% ★, Economy 9.6%, Politics 7.8% ★, Strategy 7.6%
- #2 Citystate II
96% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,099 reviews2021
Dev: Andy Sztark
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Create your own Nation, build cities and bring prosperity to your people. Citystate II is a unique city-builder featuring realistic economics and complex political options. Slums or skyscrapers, experiment and bring about your vision of the ideal society.
Why similar: Political Sim 20.6% ★, City Builder 19.4%, Economy 10.2%, Politics 8.2% ★, Political 8.2% ★
- #3 Dissent on Mars
96% matchMixed50% of 18 reviews2025
Dev: Michael HicksPub: MichaelArts
Windows
A sci-fi life sim where you create new societies unlike anything on Earth. Design your economy and government, build your colony, and experience your choices firsthand by living as a colonist. Will your society become a living utopia, or another dystopia?
Why similar: Political Sim 21.3% ★, Colony Sim 11.7% ★, City Builder 11.1%, Politics 10.8% ★, Political 9.7% ★
- #4 Megacity Builder
95% matchMixed49% of 49 reviews2017
Dev: Andrew Rowe
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
A city builder that has all the bells and whistles you know and love with one twist. In Megacity Builder you build a whole nation not just a city. Pass laws at the national level. Build cities like in classic city builders while producing resources to feed your massive capital.
Why similar: Political Sim 22.6% ★, City Builder 13.6%, Diplomacy 9.7% ★, Political 8.6% ★, Politics 8.4% ★
- #5 NIMBY Rails
94% matchVery Positive90% of 2,203 reviews2021
Dev: Weird and Wry
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 40.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Design and run your own railroads for the real world. Solve global transportation dilemmas. Unleash your inner railway engineer and transit policy manager.
Why similar: Political Sim 16.9% ★, Transportation 14.8% ★, City Builder 11.4%, Politics 10.7% ★, Economy 8.5%
- #6 Urban Empire
94% matchMostly Negative34% of 2,462 reviews2017
Dev: Reborn GamesPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Urban Empire is a ‘City Ruler’, pioneering a new breed of strategy game that combines city builder features with political scheming and adds profound social and historical events into the mix, creating a whole new gameplay experience.
Why similar: Political Sim 28% ★, City Builder 19.4%, Politics 15.3% ★, Strategy 9.1%, Economy 8.8%
- #7 Tropico 3
93% matchVery Positive89% of 1,910 reviews2009
Dev: Haemimont GamesPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Become the dictator of a remote island during the Cold War. Charm, persuade, intimidate, oppress, or cheat your people to stay in power! Are you a kind and generous leader? A corrupt and ruthless tyrant ruling with an iron fist?
Why similar: City Builder 27.6%, Simulation 11.9%, Politics 11.5% ★, Strategy 9.6%, Political Sim 9% ★
- #8 Citystate
92% matchMostly Positive75% of 806 reviews2018
Dev: Andy Sztark
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Create a 21st century micro-nation and experiment with economic and political ideals. Futuristic skyscrapers or spreading slums, the Nation relies on your economic and city planning skills.
Why similar: Political Sim 24.1% ★, City Builder 22%, Politics 14.8% ★, Simulation 7.9%, Economy 7.9%
- #9 Government Simulator 2
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ambiera
Windows
Government Simulator 2 is based on real world statistics and data and lets you control a whole country, like the USA, Germany, UK, France, Russia, and others: Change laws, taxes and budgets, and see what happens. Manage emergencies, impose tariffs, start wars.
Why similar: Political Sim 27.2% ★, Politics 13.6% ★, Political 11.6% ★, Diplomacy 8.5% ★, Economy 8.1%
- #10 Frontier Governor
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sedot Games
Windows
Frontier Governor is a city-building game set in 15th-century Korean history. You have been appointed as the local governor, in the historical background of the northern pioneering. Overcome the rough north and lead the frontier through various resources, buildings, technologies, policies, and more.
Why similar: Political Sim 21.2% ★, City Builder 18.2%, Colony Sim 14.8% ★, Economy 9.4%, Politics 8.8% ★
- #11 Rise to Power: Banana Republic
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pizza OK Games
Windows
Take on the role of an ordinary citizen and build your political career: lead parties, influence the media, control institutions and decide the fate of Isla Paraíso.
Why similar: Political Sim 31% ★, Politics 14.5% ★, Political 13.1% ★, Diplomacy 8.7% ★, Economy 8.2%
- #12 Politica: Nothing Ideological. It's Just Business
89% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Festina Lente Games
Windows
Politica is a mini-game political simulator. Assuming the role of a lobbyist in republican Italy, players will have to accumulate as much money and power as possible through lobbying strategies, political relations and intrigue.
Why similar: Political Sim 31.8% ★, Politics 15.2% ★, Capitalism 9.4%, Political 8.7% ★, Management 7.8%
- #13 Market Hours
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ACB Studios LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Grow a trading firm from your apartment to a global institution. Hire traders and engineers, research new strategies, negotiate with your competitors, optimize your infrastructure, and build the most successful proprietary trading firm on Wall Street!
Why similar: Political Sim 27.4% ★, City Builder 20%, Simulation 11.8%, Strategy 10%, Sandbox 8%
- #14 The Blackout Project
88% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Lone Roc Games
Windows
Manage your contry energy requirements, avoid blackouts, sustain industrial developpement, avoid civilization collapsing.
Why similar: Political Sim 21.5% ★, City Builder 15.3%, Politics 10.1% ★, Diplomacy 8.8% ★, Capitalism 8.6%
- #15 Microlandia
86% matchPositive94% of 33 reviews2025
Dev: Information Superhighway Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Brutally honest city builder. Become the mayor of a thriving new town and manage construction, policies, taxes, incident response and more, through an elaborate socioeconomic simulation that draws on real-world data.
Why similar: City Builder 18.9%, Transportation 12.8% ★, Politics 11.9% ★, Economy 10%, Capitalism 8.1%
- #16 State of Affairs
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Top Sigma Studios
Windows · Mac
State of Affairs is a realistic geopolitical simulator where you lead a nation through pivotal historical moments. Manage legislative bodies, balance factional tensions, and make strategic decisions that shape the political, economic, and social future of your country.
Why similar: Political Sim 28.7% ★, Politics 12.5% ★, Political 12.5% ★, Economy 10.3%, Management 7.5%
- #17 The Guild II Renaissance
87% matchVery Positive83% of 3,996 reviews2010
Dev: Runeforge Game StudioPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%
For centuries Europe has been dominated by the church and nobility. On the shoulders of ordinary people the servants of god and the noble families justified their power and wealth. This was the incontrovertible, divine world order. A truly dark era… In the 14th Century the world order is beginning to transform itself.
Why similar: Colony Sim 22.9% ★, Economy 12.7%, Political Sim 11% ★, City Builder 10.9%, Politics 8.5% ★
- #18 Billionaire in the Oil Boom
85% matchPositive92% of 24 reviews2025
Dev: Pizza OK Games
Windows
Wealth, power, greed: in the oil boom of the 1960s, money never sleeps. Invest in stocks, commodities and real estate, acquire companies and manipulate markets to build a financial empire. Use mergers, Ruthless speculation and strategies to dominate the global economy.
Why similar: Political Sim 21.4% ★, Capitalism 13%, Simulation 12.1%, Economy 11.9%, Strategy 9.3%
- #19 Mad Tower Tycoon
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 438 reviews2020
Dev: Eggcode
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Design your own skyscraper with more than 100 Floors. Rent offices, apartments or shops and build a financially lucrative skyscraper. Build cinemas, bars or a theater to satisfy your visitors and create an effective transport system with elevators and stairs.
Why similar: City Builder 16.5%, Colony Sim 14.9% ★, Transportation 11.1% ★, Economy 9.3%, Management 8.1%
- #20 Noble Legacy
82% matchMostly Positive72% of 640 reviews2025
Dev: Studio 369Pub: Ultimus Rex LLC
Windows
Noble Legacy is a medieval city-builder in which you rule the lands as a Noble. Build your kingdom, manage your people, defend your realm, and master a deep economy, alone or with friends in co-op, every decision is yours. What kind of ruler will you be?
Why similar: Political Sim 20.8% ★, City Builder 15.1%, Colony Sim 14.9% ★, Diplomacy 11.1% ★, Economy 8.6%
- #21 Epic City Builder 4
84% matchMostly Positive76% of 33 reviews2021
Dev: Andrew Rowe
Windows · Linux
In Epic City Builder 4 you build a whole nation across multiple maps. Pass laws at the national level. Fiddle with the budgets at the city level. Manage your taxes and spending well and later you could be laying out whole cities at once.
Why similar: Political Sim 25.9% ★, City Builder 15.9%, Diplomacy 8.9% ★, Capitalism 7.4%, Political 7.2% ★
- #22 Factory Business Management
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gran Capitan Game Dev
Windows · Mac
Build factories, manage resources, research new technologies, try to locate the best markets to sell your products. Keep building, managing resources, researching and selling. Repeat, fail, learn, repeat, succeed, grow
Why similar: Political Sim 24.8% ★, City Builder 19.2%, Economy 11.1%, Management 9.5%, Simulation 7.8%
- #23 Turkish Throne
81% matchVery Positive94% of 324 reviews2025
Dev: Kurultaic
Windows
Lead your political party in a fierce competition to seize power against major rivals. Invest strategically, secure votes, and navigate crucial decisions to claim the presidential seat. Will you shape the destiny of Turkish politics?
Why similar: Political Sim 31.4% ★, Simulation 13%, Politics 11.2% ★, Political 11.2% ★, Sandbox 9.1%
- #24 Colonial Winds
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dark Shift Games
Windows · Mac
Grow your colony from a small outpost into a thriving nation in this city-building game. Step into the shoes of a colonial governor as you build production chains, establish trade, meet the needs of your citizens, and guide your settlement toward self-rule.
Why similar: City Builder 20.4%, Political Sim 13.7% ★, Colony Sim 11.1% ★, Simulation 9%, Strategy 8%
- #25 Anno 1404 - History Edition
81% matchVery Positive82% of 3,444 reviews2020
Dev: Ubisoft MainzPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 31.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Relive the captivating gameplay of a true city-building classic with Anno® 1404 History Edition.
Why similar: City Builder 29.8%, Political Sim 14.6% ★, Colony Sim 14.5% ★, Strategy 10.8%, Building 9.5%
- #26 Country Architect
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: purple_mimosaPub: Tribesylvania Studios
Windows · Linux
Can you build an entire country? An infrastructure and economy management sim. Lead a nation to prosperity by strategically placing towns and factories. Choose between bidding teams to build connections, while paying attention to citizen feedback on Social Bird to avoid civil unrest.
Why similar: City Builder 21%, Colony Sim 19.2% ★, Transportation 10.8% ★, Simulation 9.4%, Sandbox 8.3%
- #27 Hedge Fund Tycoon
79% matchMixed42% of 26 reviews2024
Dev: Stikcy
Windows
Are you ready to climb the ranks of the elite and become the wealthiest hedge fund in the world? In this thrilling new stock market game, you'll trade stocks, bonds, and use corruption to achieve your goals. Don't miss your chance to dominate the world of finance and amass a fortune.
Why similar: Political Sim 27.1% ★, Politics 11.2% ★, Economy 10.4%, Capitalism 10.1%, Management 8.6%
- #28 Silicon City
78% matchMixed68% of 56 reviews2023
Dev: Polycorne
Windows · Mac · Linux
Silicon City is a new take on the classic city builder genre, where each citizen voice their opinion. Will you be an urban designer, a rural evangelist or a reckless capitalist? Build your way to the most productive city until elected as the best mayor or plan the city of your dreams in sandbox.
Why similar: Political Sim 21.7% ★, City Builder 15.5%, Transportation 11.7% ★, Political 10.5% ★, Economy 8.5%
- #29 SecretMission_ProduceForPresident
80% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: RP.Games
Windows
Race for President is comming ! As an ordinary factory owner, what secret challenges are waiting for you?
Why similar: Political Sim 38.5% ★, Politics 15.4% ★, Political 13.6% ★, Management 9.3%, Strategy 7.6%
- #30 Real Communism
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Marlowe Development
Windows
Build your own communist utopia! Take control of the means of production to keep your citizens fed, housed, and happy. Grow your city along with its population, and show the world what REAL communism is!
Why similar: City Builder 20.5%, Colony Sim 20.3% ★, Political 9.8% ★, Economy 9.4%, Management 7.9%
- #31 Populus
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stalwart Fox Entertainment
Windows · Linux
A low-fantasy colony sim where you never command a single subject. Shape laws, set priorities, and watch an autonomous society build, trade, worship, and fight under your rule.
Why similar: Political Sim 40.3% ★, City Builder 22.3%, Colony Sim 21.4% ★, Simulation 8.2%, Building 7.8%
- #32 The President
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pasteq Studio
Windows · Mac
The President is a management / political simulation game where you play as the president of one of the available countries. Shape your country and meet the expectations of your people to be re-elected in the next elections.
Why similar: Political Sim 37.1% ★, Simulation 14.6%, Politics 11.8% ★, Diplomacy 11.2% ★, Capitalism 9.2%
- #33 Power & Revolution 2019 Edition
77% matchMixed59% of 1,246 reviews2019
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
The new evolution of Geopolitical Simulator 4, the hyperrealistic simulator of today's world! In Power & Revolution 2019 Edition, play as the Head of State and extend your influence around the globe. By playing as several countries, try to change the destiny of our planet with orchestrated actions.
Why similar: Political Sim 50.9% ★, Politics 13.8% ★, Simulation 13%, Strategy 12.2%, Economy 6%
- #34 2024 U.S. Election Simulator
75% matchMixed58% of 19 reviews2023
Dev: FlagmanJeremy
Windows
The 2024 U.S. Election Simulator puts you in control of an American election night like never before. Customize your very own political candidate and run a realistic campaign that leads up to election night!
Why similar: Political Sim 36.4% ★, Diplomacy 14.3% ★, Simulation 13.5%, Political 11.8% ★, Capitalism 11.6%
- #35 Build and Discover: America
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Angry Bulls Studio
Windows
Build and Discover: America is a mixture of real-time strategy game genres combined with a country building simulation and strong economic elements, all based on the history of the USA.
Why similar: Political Sim 21.9% ★, Colony Sim 14.9% ★, City Builder 14.7%, Diplomacy 9.7% ★, Political 7.6% ★
- #36 MEMORIAPOLIS
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,686 reviews2025
Dev: 5PM Studio
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
In Memoriapolis, you're not just building a city, you're shaping a living, evolving civilization. Travel through five major eras, from Antiquity to the Industrial Revolution. Leave your mark on history by navigating the power struggles between rival factions.
Why similar: Political Sim 28.6% ★, City Builder 22.7%, Colony Sim 19.2% ★, Management 7.9%, Building 7.1%
- #37 Democracy 3
76% matchMostly Positive74% of 7,255 reviews2013
Dev: Positech Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Have you ever wanted to be president? or prime-minister? Convinced you could do a better job of running the country? Let's face it, you could hardly do a worse job than our current political leaders.
Why similar: Political Sim 51.7% ★, Politics 16.9% ★, Simulation 8.3%, Political 6.4% ★, Strategy 5.9%
- #38 Super Company
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: Dawn Studio
Windows
You will act as an entrepreneur in the 1990s, producing all kinds of goods that citizens need; Providing residential and educational services for citizens; Carry out international trade and upgrade industries. You should choose the right development strategy to grow the company.
Why similar: City Builder 24.8%, Economy 14.2%, Capitalism 11.3%, Strategy 9.6%, Sandbox 9.6%
- #39 World War Forex
72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Leobot Electronics
Windows
Rule the Financial Frontier: Immerse yourself in the role of a powerful politician in a world of war and unrest. Lead your nation to prosperity through cunning forex trades and dominate the financial battlefield. Live the life of a master strategist in this innovative game
Why similar: Political Sim 17.7% ★, Colony Sim 11.4% ★, City Builder 11.1%, Cold War 10.4% ★, Politics 10% ★
- #40 Government Simulator
74% matchMixed47% of 187 reviews2017
Dev: Ambiera
Windows
Government Simulator is a is a simple economic and political simulation game based on real-world data. Take control of a whole country, like the USA, Germany, France, Russia, or Austria. Change laws, taxes and budgets based on real world statistics and data, and see what happens.
Why similar: Political Sim 53.2% ★, Politics 13% ★, Simulation 9.6%, Economy 8.4%, Strategy 6.4%
- #41 Dubai Builder
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Dubai Builder is a strategy game in which you build, develop and manage a city in the desert and are responsible for all aspects related to it and struggle with difficult climatic conditions.
Why similar: City Builder 25.8%, Colony Sim 14.8% ★, Strategy 12.9%, Management 10.3%, Simulation 9.7%
- #42 Tropico 4
73% matchVery Positive92% of 12,642 reviews2011
Dev: Haemimont GamesPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: City Builder 37.6%, Management 10.7%, Simulation 10.4%, Strategy 9.2%, Politics 6.2% ★
- #43 Kolo
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MTandi
Windows
Kolo is a medieval settlement simulator where you lead a group of adventurers ready to start a new life in the wilderness.
Why similar: City Builder 20.3%, Colony Sim 18.8% ★, Economy 11.2%, Political Sim 9% ★, Strategy 7.5%
- #44 Citystate Metropolis
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Andy Sztark
Windows
The creative, pragmatic, limitless city builder. Engineer a masterpiece of urban design, a small sustainable town or a futuristic metropolis. With procedurally generated buildings, grid-less zoning and powerful editor tools, everything is customizable: the city is yours.
Why similar: City Builder 24.1%, Transportation 13.8% ★, Economy 11.4%, Sandbox 9.4%, Management 9.4%
- #45 Green City
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fabiulous Games
Windows · Mac
Green City is a Free-to-Play, Eco-Focused City-Builder. Create your own beautiful sustainable city, manage resources and balance economic growth with environmental impact.
Why similar: Political Sim 24.6% ★, City Builder 21%, Political 9.6% ★, Sandbox 8.6%, Economy 8.3%
- #46 Kapital: Sparks of Revolution
70% matchMixed61% of 239 reviews2022
Dev: Lapovich TeamPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Sandbox economic simulation game about class struggle. European country is in a deep crisis. You are the mayor of the capital. Social unrest is inevitable. What price will you pay to save your people from anarchy?
Why similar: City Builder 22.4%, Capitalism 12.3%, Economy 12.1%, Strategy 9.4%, Management 8.4%
- #47 Metroland
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Anglia Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Become a transport tycoon in 1900s London. Expand transport lines, housing, and businesses to fund your transport empire. Make use of urban planning to create communities that will use your services.
Why similar: City Builder 20.7%, Transportation 18.8% ★, Economy 10.6%, Capitalism 10.5%, Management 9.1%
- #48 What's Left Behind
70% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2021
Dev: Hoovler Industries, Inc.
Windows
A tile-based city re-builder set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland.
Why similar: City Builder 28.2%, Colony Sim 25.2% ★, Economy 11.4%, Management 9.8%, Building 9.2%
- #49 Terra-7
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gamyeon
Windows · Mac
A sci fi business colony simulation on an alien planet. Extract resources, create production pipelines, research new buildings and trade resources with the Earth as you manage the expectations of your employees and defend from the alien flora that inhabits this world.
Why similar: Colony Sim 22.5% ★, Strategy 14.1%, Simulation 14.1%, City Builder 12.1%, Management 11%
- #50 Power & Revolution
71% matchMixed56% of 1,294 reviews2016
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
In Power & Revolution, become a Head of State of one or several countries of your choice and extend your influence on the world, or play as a legal or illegal opposition leader and get ready for the conquest to power!
Why similar: Political Sim 46.8% ★, Politics 18.5% ★, Simulation 9.1%, Economy 8.8%, Strategy 8.7%
- #51 UK Politics Simulator
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Black Cannon Studios
Windows · Mac
Over 20,000 simulated politicians, journalists and activists. Every one unique. Every one autonomous. Build your career from local councillor to Prime Minister in the most detailed UK political simulation ever created. No scripts. Pure systems-driven gameplay.
Why similar: Political Sim 31.7% ★, Simulation 12.6%, Diplomacy 11.5% ★, Political 10.9% ★, Strategy 10.5%
- #52 Democracy 4
68% matchVery Positive82% of 6,264 reviews2022
Dev: Positech Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Democracy 4 lets you take the role of President / Prime minister, govern the country (choosing its policies, laws and other actions), and both transform the country as you see fit, while trying to retain enough popularity to get re-elected...
Why similar: Political Sim 27.8% ★, Politics 14.4% ★, Political 11.8% ★, Diplomacy 10.5% ★, Economy 9.2%
- #53 Blueprint Tycoon
69% matchVery Positive82% of 1,097 reviews2016
Dev: Endless Loop Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Build your settlement, gather goods, ensure maximum efficiency and make a profit!
Why similar: Colony Sim 30.7% ★, City Builder 16.8%, Management 15.3%, Simulation 11%, Economy 9.3%
- #54 AstroCore Mining
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: gamegine
Windows
AstroCore Mining puts you in charge of a colony where profit is everything and survival is fragile. Extract resources, balance factions, and face pirates and unrest. Lead not just a colony but the future of a nation in the brutal reality of space capitalism. Join to the Playtest now!
Why similar: Political Sim 28% ★, Colony Sim 22.2% ★, City Builder 15.9%, Capitalism 8.9%, Building 6.3%
- #55 Age After Age
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Farom Studio Ltd
Windows
Age After Age. Build a thriving settlement, shape society across multiple eras, and dominate a living world economy. Choose your path - classic history, Steampunk, Gothic, and more in a deep city-building strategy with evolving logistics, citizen classes, diplomacy, and research.
Why similar: Political Sim 29.4% ★, City Builder 22.9%, Colony Sim 22.3% ★, Strategy 11.7%, Sandbox 8.6%
- #56 Highrise City
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,282 reviews2023
Dev: Fourexo EntertainmentPub: Deck13
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Highrise City offers a new spin on City Simulations & Tycoon games expanding the economy and resource management aspect. Experience a modern take on the genre enriched with a complex resource based economy system.
Why similar: City Builder 22.5%, Colony Sim 20.4% ★, Diplomacy 11.3% ★, Simulation 8.3%, Sandbox 8.2%
- #57 Isla Paradiso
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Paradiso Studio
Windows
Build and manage a tropical island economy, optimize production chains, research new technologies, and defend your growing settlement against pirate threats in this relaxing yet strategic city-building game.
Why similar: City Builder 26.7%, Colony Sim 24.5% ★, Economy 12.1%, Building 9%, Management 9%
- #58 Fantasy Senate Simulator
66% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Purri Cat Studio
Windows
Create a political party, win elections, respond to events, pass laws, govern, create your version of utopia and even go to war with your neighbors in this senate simulator with a fantasy twist.
Why similar: Political Sim 32.1% ★, Politics 12.6% ★, Political 11.5% ★, Economy 11.2%, Sandbox 7.9%
- #59 Prison Architect
66% matchVery Positive89% of 73,112 reviews2015
Dev: Introversion SoftwarePub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 30.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Only the world’s most ruthless Warden can contain the world’s most ruthless inmates. Design and develop your personalized penitentiary in Prison Architect.
Why similar: Colony Sim 21.1% ★, City Builder 18.4%, Management 9.4%, Sandbox 9%, Building 9%