- #1 Console War Giant : A Turn-Based Tycoon
97% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Pok&Co
Windows · Linux
Console War Giant is a turn-based management game that puts you in charge of a young company producing video game consoles! The gaming industry is still in its infancy. A place under the sun is yours to claim!
Why similar: Game Development 31% ★, Capitalism 14.5%, Shop Keeper 12.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.5%, 1990's 8.5%
- #2 游戏匠心 Game Company Simulator
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cheese Power
Windows
Choose a different life to run a game company, and your business can spread across any game-related industries such as game development, engine development, game console development, etc., creating the best game company in your heart.
Why similar: Game Development 62% ★, Capitalism 20.2%, Simulation 9.4%, Casual 7.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #3 Game Dev Company
96% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Quark Game
Windows
Game Dev Company is a simulation of game dev company, where you can build company, add furniture,build develop department ,Develop your own games to make money and make your company the most famous game company.
Why similar: Game Development 66.9% ★, Management 11.4%, Strategy 11.1%, Simulation 7.3%, Casual 2.5%
- #4 Game Company Simulator
95% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Lonely Gamer
Windows
A weary ex‑developer, tired of pay‑to‑win and toxic workplaces, creates a simulation where you play as a game company boss. Recruit staff, push their potential, battle rivals, and aim to dominate the market with blockbuster hits to reach the pinnacle of success.
Why similar: Game Development 50.5% ★, Capitalism 14.5%, Management 8.5%, Strategy 8%, Simulation 4.9%
- #5 GamersGoMakers
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 399 reviews2014
Dev: gnifrebel Games UG
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 70%
In GamersGoMakers, you found a little company creating the first video games in history. Create your first game with only basic sound and simple graphics available in the year 1980. You´re one of the pioneers entering the rising global market for computer games.
Why similar: Game Development 53.2% ★, Management 19.9%, Strategy 11.4%, Simulation 10.7%, Casual 4.8%
- #6 游戏梦之路 / game dream journey
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: StarTraceark
Windows
Forge Your Dream Games, Build a Legendary Studio! Unearth and cultivate talented employees, leading your team through countless critical decisions as you rise from obscurity to claim the coveted Game of the Year award. This is your path to becoming a legend. Are you ready to write your own chapter?
Why similar: Game Development 49.7% ★, Capitalism 13%, Management 11.6%, Strategy 10.8%, Simulation 8%
- #7 Arma 3 Tools
93% matchVery Positive88% of 546 reviews
Dev: Bohemia Interactive
Windows
A complete tools suite for the Real Virtuality game engine powering Arma 3.
Why similar: Game Development 100% ★
- #8 Game Builder Tycoon
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 162 reviews2024
Dev: AM PlayhousePub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 53%
In Game Builder Tycoon, begin as an indie game developer. Personalize your character, craft hit games, manage marketing, research stuff and manage a skilled team. Overcome competition to guide your game development studio to global recognition and dominate the gaming industry.
Why similar: Game Development 50.9% ★, Capitalism 17.6%, Management 12.1%, Strategy 5.7%, Resource Management 5%
- #9 Arma 3 Samples
92% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews
Dev: Bohemia Interactive
Windows
Samples of assets for Arma 3 which provide a starting point for community members who want to create their own assets for the game. They cover a broad spectrum of topics, from scenario design to mod making.
Why similar: Game Development 100% ★
- #10 Modern Game Tycoon
91% matchMostly Negative23% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: NordCode
Windows · Linux
You are an aspiring game developer in 2000. Hire personal, expand offices, design the games of your dreams and try to make money from them. Reach as high as you can. From a small company to a huge corporation.
Why similar: Game Development 62.7% ★, Capitalism 10.7%, Strategy 8.1%, Management 7.2%, Simulation 6.7%
- #11 Star of Games
90% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Velo GamesPub: Infini Fun
Windows
Ever dreamed of creating a genre-defining masterpiece? Star of Games is a next-gen simulation management game centered on game dev. You'll act as an aspiring developer, starting from a humble garage startup and embarking on a glorious journey—from recreating classics to forging your own legends.
Why similar: Game Development 56.1% ★, Management 12.5%, Strategy 10.2%, Capitalism 8.6%, Simulation 7.4%
- #12 Currents of War
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: TrancorPub: Self-published
Windows
A turn-based strategy merchant tycoon.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 23% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.8%, Casual 8.8%, Management 8.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.4%
- #13 GameMaker 25th Anniversary
89% matchMostly Positive71% of 51 reviews2024
Dev: YoYo Games Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Join us in celebrating twenty five years of GameMaker with GameMaker 25th Anniversary! A fun look at the process behind creating the world's greatest 2D Game Engine! Manage your development house, keep your employees happy, and squash bugs as they come up!
Why similar: Game Development 58.4% ★, Management 13.2%, Strategy 7.5%, Arcade 6.2%, Simulation 5.3%
- #14 GameOn!
88% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Plum Multimedia
Windows
Build and manage your dream game studio! Create hit games, develop custom hardware, generate posters for each title, manage your team’s needs, decide on company policies, follow market trends, decorate your studio and see it in first-person! Your legacy starts now — GameOn!
Why similar: Game Development 61.7% ★, Management 16.5%, Capitalism 8.7%, Simulation 6.5%, Strategy 5.2%
- #15 Sunset Game Shop Shayou
86% matchVery Positive93% of 56 reviews2026
Dev: Lobstudio
Windows · Mac
Why did the beloved game shops of our childhood fade away? Live through 25 years of gaming history (1985–2010) as a shop owner in this management sim.
Why similar: Game Development 47.7% ★, 1990's 18.3%, Capitalism 11.6%, Management 9.3%, Simulation 7.2%
- #16 Game Builder Tycoon - Prologue
87% matchMixed61% of 67 reviews2024
Dev: AM PlayhousePub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Game Builder Tycoon - Prologue is a free simulation game in which you begin your journey as an indie game developer. Personalize your character, craft hit games, manage marketing and research stuff. Create best game on the planet!
Why similar: Game Development 52.8% ★, Capitalism 15.4%, Management 13.8%, Strategy 6.3%, Simulation 4.2%
- #17 Villa's Blinds
86% matchVery Positive80% of 212 reviews2022
Dev: Çamlıca GameLabPub: Neuron Entertainment
Windows
Hello graduates! You have a degree on computer engineering and you can’t find a job? Start now to develop a game in your rental garage. Advertise them and gather your own fan base. Earn your pocket money! Of course, you won’t live in this garbage dump till the end!
Why similar: Game Development 56.7% ★, Management 15.5%, Resource Management 8.7%, Simulation 6.3%, Strategy 5.8%
- #18 Postponed: Game Dev Management Roguelite
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Filip KrzyzynskiPub: Pixel Soup
Windows · Mac
An addictive wave-based arcade roguelite, in which you are the manager of a game development studio. You get a project each week, that your team and you have to work on to get paid. With that money get upgrades, skill your employees and even unlock characters. Ever wanted to lead a game dev studio?
Why similar: Game Development 56.2% ★, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Management 10.1%, Strategy 9%, Arcade 7%
- #19 Server Owner Tycoon
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: JSoffer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Server Owner Tycoon has you step into the shoes of a game server owner to build your own online empire. Manage your staff members, catch the latest trends, keep users satisfied, research new features, and administer your server. Do you have what it takes to become the best server owner?
Why similar: Game Development 41.5% ★, Capitalism 16.6%, Management 10.6%, Quick-Time Events 10.4% ★, Strategy 5.7%
- #20 Dreamer's Canal
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Crabstaway
Windows
Dreamer's Canal is a backpack management Roguelike about buying and selling items along the mythical Dreamer's Canal. Explore the fantastical world of the canal with Peb the penguin at your own pace. Make enough profit to thrive in the Dreamer's Canal!
Why similar: Shop Keeper 22.6% ★, Capitalism 21%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Management 12.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.3%
- #21 DATA DUTY
82% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: Grudgieson
Windows
Congratulations on your new position as Chief Technology Officer of Dubitably Data! Learn about cybersecurity as you survive cyber-based disasters, complete objectives, explore, and interact with the custom 3D office environment! All in a fun little indie game!
Why similar: Game Development 67.9% ★, Management 11.9%, Simulation 8%, Casual 5.1%, Arcade 4.8%
- #22 Preface: Undiscovered World
82% matchMixed44% of 84 reviews2024
Dev: PLAYERUNKNOWN Productions
Windows
Preface is an immersive tech demo showcasing Melba, PLAYERUNKNOWN Productions' groundbreaking technology generating an Earth-scale world. In this project still in development, experience our machine learning agents creating a planet in real-time, directly on your GPU.
Why similar: Game Development 90.3% ★, Casual 9.7%
- #23 Game Tech Simulator
81% match9 user reviews91% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: Forging Lightning
Windows
Running a game studio Forming a team, resolving conflicts, allowing the team to unleash its maximum strength Exploring the market, creating games with higher ratings Unlocking technologies such as information, modularization, AI, collaboration, etc., to enable the studio to grow and expand
Why similar: Game Development 66.4% ★, Capitalism 15%, Strategy 8.6%, Simulation 6.9%, Casual 1.9%
- #24 Mobiles Tycoon
81% matchVery Positive81% of 177 reviews2024
Dev: Insignis Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Mobiles Tycoon is a brand new game about creating your mobile devices: smartphones and tablets. In the game you have to manage your company and develop your devices (smartphones and tablets), operating systems and processors
Why similar: Game Development 44.6% ★, Capitalism 20.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, Management 12.1%, Strategy 5.9%
- #25 AAA Simulator
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Whitelocke Media
Windows
The game industry is a roguelike! Your family has just acquired dozens of new game studios, and YOU'RE the nepo baby in charge of running them. Fire people, grow your network, and do whatever it takes to satisfy "The Board" - and that means maximizing profit!
Why similar: Game Development 48.6% ★, Capitalism 16.9%, Management 11.9%, Nonlinear 8.1%, Resource Management 5.7%
- #26 Movie Tycoon Simulator 2020
80% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2020
Dev: Tim Rachor
Windows
Manage movie theatres and make your very own Hollywood Pictures!
Why similar: Capitalism 25.9%, 1990's 25.3%, Management 22.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Simulation 12.2%
- #27 Modforsaken
79% matchNo user reviews2028
Dev: Ken Kim
Windows
Explore and modify your way through a fictitious RPG as you unearth its sinister secrets.
Why similar: Game Development 67.2% ★, 1990's 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #28 Fit Happens: A Clothing Shop Simulator
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BitQuest Studio
Windows
Run a clothing shop in a small town, stock outfits and accessories, set prices, decorate your space, participate in fashion shows, and grow your reputation as you turn an empty storefront into a thriving boutique.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 25.7% ★, Management 15.3%, Strategy 13.7%, Capitalism 12.8%, Simulation 9.2%
- #29 Slash Cash
76% matchMostly Negative30% of 10 reviews2026
Dev: AnythingGames
Windows
A turn-based simulation game, where you manage a game development company. You can choose to run the company honestly and diligently or resort to some unconventional methods.
Why similar: Game Development 52.8% ★, Capitalism 20.3%, Resource Management 7.3%, Management 7.2%, Strategy 5.1%
- #30 Steamulator 2019
78% matchMixed46% of 24 reviews2019
Dev: Mutant Entertainment Studios
Windows
The legends that brought you I Can't Believe It's Not Gambling present... STEAMULATOR 2018. Balance players, developers, money, and morality as you curate all your favorite games in this epic storefront challenge!
Why similar: Game Development 52.3% ★, Capitalism 21.4%, Management 14.4%, Abstract 7.1%, Simulation 3.1%
- #31 Sweet Tea Tycoon
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Scarlet Carnation Studios
Windows
Run a sweet tea stand in this 2D pixel-art business simulator inspired by tycoon classics. Manage inventory, adjust your recipe, hire staff, invest in upgrades, and pick locations to maximize profits. Build a lasting business in endless Career mode, or chase high scores in a 30-day Challenge mode.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 30% ★, Capitalism 26.2%, Management 14.5%, Strategy 11.4%, Simulation 5.7%
- #32 Dev Inc
77% matchMixed60% of 86 reviews2021
Dev: Huntah
Windows
An in depth game development simulation game
Why similar: Game Development 59.9% ★, 1990's 12.2%, Management 7.8%, Resource Management 6.1%, Simulation 5.3%
- #33 Cozy Game Company
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Little Ones
Windows
A cozy management sim where you build and run a tiny game development studio. Decorate your workspace, manage employee needs, design custom game covers, and publish your creations in a charming village — all wrapped in warm pixel art and relaxing ASMR ambience.
Why similar: Game Development 67.4% ★, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Strategy 9.1%, Management 6.6%, Simulation 6.3%
- #34 디시인사이드 중붕이의 모험2 (Jungbung's Adventure 2)
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: SEO SOFT
Windows
This is a role-playing game about the adventures of "Kim Jungbung," a game streamer active on DC Inside. It follows a traditional JRPG style where the player engages in conversations with characters to progress through the story.
Why similar: Game Development 98.8% ★, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #35 PC Tycoon 2
74% matchVery Positive80% of 336 reviews2024
Dev: Insignis Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Manage your computer company and develop your PC components, create your own laptop, monitor, develop an interactive operating system or build your PC. Research new technologies, improve your office and your factory, hire the best employees, buy other companies and build your computer empire!
Why similar: Game Development 44.7% ★, Capitalism 19.9%, Management 12.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, Strategy 6.1%
- #36 Roulette Simulator 2024
74% matchMixed55% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: FlagmanJeremy
Windows
Roulette Simulator 2024 presents players with the greatest modern Roulette gambling simulation. Experience the highs and the lows in real time as you try to beat the roulette wheel during the intensity of each spin!
Why similar: Game Development 86.7% ★, Simulation 12.1%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #37 디시인사이드 중붕이의 모험(Joongboongi's Adventure)
73% matchMixed65% of 31 reviews2025
Dev: SEO SOFT
Windows
The game genre is a modern role-playing game. You can move around the village using the arrow keys, talk to people, and open treasure chests. You can experience the life of a young person that could happen in reality.
Why similar: Game Development 98.8% ★, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #38 SPECIAL FORCE VR: INFINITY WAR
75% matchMixed65% of 59 reviews2019
Dev: Dragonfly GF Co., Ltd.
Windows
SPECIAL FORCE VR: INFINITY WAR is a tactical multiplayer, being developed for virtual reality head mounted displays. It combines VR's realistic combat style and convenience with a high level of combat experience. Let's become the best Special Forces by using firearms and throwing grenades like in real!
Why similar: Game Development 75.5% ★, Strategy 24.5%
- #39 EndlessRunner
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Luke A'Court
Windows
This is a Endless Runner game which is an addictive game for ages 3+
Why similar: Game Development 74.7% ★, Strategy 23.9%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #40 Movie Business - Die Welt der Filme
71% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2026
Dev: SchnoxCore
Windows
"Have you ever dreamed of diving into the glamorous and cutthroat world of film? Not as a star on the red carpet, but as the driving force behind it – as the tycoon who builds empires, discovers talent, and writes film history?"
Why similar: Shop Keeper 25.8% ★, Strategy RPG 18.1%, 1990's 17.7%, Strategy 15.3%, Management 11.5%
- #41 Gamedev Beatdown
73% matchPositive88% of 33 reviews2021
Dev: QYJO
Windows · Mac
Be a bastion of all that's good in the games industry or crunch like there is no tomorrow. Play as a game developer in an exciting new turn-based combat and narrative game. But beware, your colleagues will fight your decisions every step of the way.
Why similar: Game Development 51.6% ★, Capitalism 14.3%, Management 11.6%, Turn-Based Combat 8.8%, Strategy 6.7%
- #42 Mad Games Tycoon 2
70% matchVery Positive94% of 7,699 reviews2023
Dev: Eggcode
Windows · Mac
Median: 14.8 hrsMean: 36.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Start your own game development studio in 1976. Build your own offices, production facilities and server rooms. Develop the games of your dreams and produce the next next-gen console. Rise from a small garage company to a huge corporation.
Why similar: Game Development 53.8% ★, Management 17.6%, Capitalism 15.2%, Strategy 6.3%, Simulation 4.9%
- #43 Publish! A Game About Making Games
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AlterStaff Inc.
Windows · Mac
In this game, you can actually make real games.. literally! As the sole Game Designer you are the last hope for a failing company. Your mission: develop the ultimate game titles by stitching together absurd genres under your boss’s crazy demands. Get your game onto STIM before your Sanity hits zero!
Why similar: Game Development 63.1% ★, Capitalism 13.5%, Management 12.8%, Resource Management 5.4%, Simulation 4.3%
- #44 Mini Shopkeeper
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: David Moralejo SánchezPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Run your cozy little shop from the bottom of your screen, decorate to attract unique customers, hire assistants, and send adventurers for rare treasures - all in a lively, charming management sim!
Why similar: Capitalism 28.6%, Shop Keeper 23.1% ★, Management 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Strategy 8.5%
- #45 Game Corp DX
71% matchVery Positive88% of 3,083 reviews2015
Dev: Endless Loop Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Manage your Game Studio, earn big bucks, impress the critics, beat rival studios and clean up at the awards!
Why similar: Game Development 47.3% ★, Management 32.9%, Simulation 8.4%, Strategy 6.1%, Casual 4.1%
- #46 CEO Tycoon: My Game Studio
70% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Digivega Studios
Windows
Every swipe is a decision, every decision a potential path to glory or downfall. How will you lead?
Why similar: Game Development 60.3% ★, Management 14.4%, Strategy RPG 10.9%, Strategy 7.9%, Simulation 4.4%
- #47 Eutolant Saga
68% matchVery Positive93% of 106 reviews2026
Dev: Oistar Games
Windows
Liberate the Fallen Kingdom and Ignite a New Hope! A classic fantasy SRPG featuring a simple system and a cast of captivating characters woven into an epic tale.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 22.3%, 1990's 21.2%, Strategy RPG 14.3%, Turn-Based Combat 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
- #48 Game Dev Life
68% matchNo user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Pedro Verpha
Windows
Build your own game development studio from scratch, create and release games, unlock new tools and platforms, and grow from solo dev to successful company in this lighthearted game dev tycoon sim.
Why similar: Game Development 73.7% ★, Management 17.4%, Casual 5.2%, Simulation 3%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #49 Bosslife Office Manager
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Gameshaft StudioPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Set up your own office. Expand your office as you wish. Transform from a small office to a large company.Don't forget to make your employees happy too.
Why similar: Game Development 62.1% ★, Management 17.4%, Shop Keeper 8.1% ★, Simulation 5.2%, Casual 4.6%
- #50 Gravel Gang
70% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Ismail InanPub: InArt Games
Windows
Gravel Gang is a simple but challenging real-time strategy/tactic casual game. Make smart plans and show your strategic skills, fight and conquer the challenging maps to WIN! You will be richly rewarded for victories, you can buy epic heroes and show your skills with them.
Why similar: 1990's 28.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Strategy 10.5%
- #51 City Game Studio: Your Game Dev Adventure Begins
69% matchVery Positive92% of 1,841 reviews2021
Dev: Binogure Studio 🐺
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Manage a game studio from the dawn of the gaming industry in 1976. Your journey starts with small indie titles and grows into a gaming empire. Develop, design, and conquer the industry. From humble beginnings to gaming legend, it’s your story, your studio, your legacy!
Why similar: Game Development 51.1% ★, Capitalism 19.6%, Management 14.1%, Strategy 6.5%, Simulation 4.6%
- #52 貢げ!女神様
68% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: 北海道情報大学Bakin普及委員会
Windows
"Ogiri Adventure Game" is a quest to gather and donate items to please the Goddess. Find theme-based items highlighted in red, donate within the budget, and raise the emotion meter. A high meter brings joy, while a low one may cause anger. Keep trying!
Why similar: Game Development 86.1% ★, Casual 12.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #53 Game Giant
67% match4 user reviews0% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Turtle Games
Windows · Linux
Become the biggest game publisher! Find developers, negotiate contract and market the games. Grow your company and design your offices.
Why similar: Game Development 41.9% ★, Capitalism 18%, Management 16.7%, Simulation 11.8%, Resource Management 5.5%
- #54 Broadcast Empire
67% matchNo user reviews67% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Broadcast Empire
Windows
A text UI based TV channel simulation game. Out manoeuvre the competition to be the broadcast number one
Why similar: Capitalism 33.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 24.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.5%, Strategy 15.8%, Simulation 8.5%
- #55 SECONDED
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Caeli Studios
Windows
Seconded is a strategy-driven tavern management game about assigning the right companion to the right problem under pressure and uncertainty. Each request hides its true requirements, forcing you to read situations carefully rather than rely on explicit instructions.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 28.7% ★, Strategy RPG 20.1%, Strategy 17.5%, Management 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%
- #56 我16岁辍学做游戏!
67% matchMixed46% of 52 reviews2023
Dev: 好好回去读书
Windows
《我16岁辍学做游戏!》是一款双结局的游戏开发模拟游戏。讲述一位16岁学生在辍学游戏开发和正常上学导致的不同结局。 制作目的是为了给对独立游戏行业一无所知的人指引一条正确的道路。
Why similar: Game Development 65.5% ★, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Resource Management 8.7%, Strategy 8.2%, Simulation 6.8%
- #57 Stormbinders
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Destructive CreationsPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Stormbinders is a turn-based strategy game with a unique fantasy setting. Classic tactical gameplay meets a new level of strategic depth in a battle for survival against chaotic magic storms.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 29.2%, 1990's 25.2%, Strategy 20.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.5%, Turn-Based Combat 9.1%