- #1 Area Cooperation Economic Simulation: North Korea (ACES)
97% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: Christopher ShovePub: Regional Scientists
Windows
Area Cooperation Economic Simulation: North Korea (ACES) simulates the development of North Korea's Pyongyang economy. It is an economic simulation and not a game, and useful for an economics class.
Why similar: Simulation 35.7%, Education 33.9%, Strategy 30.4%
- #2 RealFlight Trainer Edition
96% matchVery Positive87% of 517 reviews2020
Dev: Horizon Hobby, LLC
Windows
RealFlight Trainer Edition is the perfect way to learn radio control flying on your PC. With 8 aircraft from Horizon Hobby (more are unlockable) and flying lessons from experienced RC pilots, you'll be ready to solo in no time. When you're ready, an upgrade to RealFlight Evolution is also available.
Why similar: Flight 43.9%, Education 29.2%, Simulation 25.3%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #3 Air Attack 3.0, Aerial Firefighting Game
96% match8 user reviews13% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: ATC Flight Simulator
Windows
Experience the challenge of battling raging wildland fires from the air, from the makers of the flight simulators used to train real air attack pilots.
Why similar: Flight 49.5%, Simulation 40.4%, Strategy 9.1%, Singleplayer 1%
- #4 RESCUE 2: Everyday Heroes
95% matchMixed63% of 284 reviews2015
Dev: Fragment Production Ltd.Pub: astragon Sales & Services GmbH
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
HOW MANY LIVES WILL YOU SAVE?Experience your city through the eyes of a lifesaver and find out what it means to be a genuine "Everyday Hero"! Keep track of several fire stations, a variety of vehicles, a wide range of equipment and specialized staff so that you're always prepared for anything.
Why similar: Strategy 33.9%, Simulation 31.7%, Education 19.3%, Tactical 13.5%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #5 MiG-29 Fulcrum
93% matchVery Positive89% of 111 reviews2009
Dev: NovaLogic
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 27%
The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29 Fulcrum is one of the world's most maneuverable and toughest fighter jets and has often been compared to its closest Western counterpart, the F-16. Innovations unique to the aircraft allow MiG pilots to perform remarkable moves like the Tailslide and Cobra maneuvers.
Why similar: Flight 51.7%, Simulation 48.3%
- #6 F-16 Multirole Fighter
92% matchVery Positive85% of 144 reviews2009
Dev: NovaLogic
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 41%
With innovative technologies such as fly-by-wire controls, sophisticated systems for night and all-weather operations and the ability to carry a variety of weapons, the F-16 continually proves to be the workhorse of the USAF. Victorious in all of its air-to-air engagements, the awesome reputation of the F-16 is undisputed.
Why similar: Flight 51%, Simulation 49%
- #7 Wings Over Europe
91% matchMixed56% of 126 reviews2014
Dev: Third Wire ProductionsPub: Strategy First
Windows
Realistic air combat is waiting for you, in some of the most intense dogfights of the Cold War era!
Why similar: Simulation 52.7%, Flight 47.3%
- #8 F-19 Stealth Fighter
91% matchVery Positive89% of 96 reviews2015
Dev: MicroProse Software, IncPub: Atari
Windows · Linux
F-19 STEALTH FIGHTER takes combat flying to new heights. With dazzling graphics and authentic, real-world scenarios. F-19 creates action-packed excitement that keeps you coming back for more! It's easy to learn, but satisfyingly tough to master.
Why similar: Simulation 53.8%, Flight 46.2%
- #9 Fleet Defender: The F-14 Tomcat Simulation
90% matchPositive80% of 46 reviews2014
Dev: MicroProse Software, Inc.Pub: Atari
Windows · Linux
The catapult officer calls for full afterburner. 50,000 pounds of thrust spools behind you as your F-14 strains for release. Less than three seconds later your Tomcat screams through the air at 150 knots. You climb to meet your wingman, then head off to join the fight.
Why similar: Simulation 54.7%, Flight 45.3%
- #10 Shuttle Commander
88% matchMixed48% of 31 reviews2020
Dev: Immersive VR Education
Windows
Take command of the Space Shuttle as it embarks on various missions to the Hubble Space Telescope. Fly the shuttle in a full landing simulation based on real physics and flight dynamics.
Why similar: Flight 42.8%, Education 32.7%, Simulation 23.6%, Singleplayer 1%
- #11 F-22 Lightning 3
89% matchMixed70% of 202 reviews2009
Dev: NovaLogic
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Mass Destruction! Use tactical nuclear weapons to level entire city regions. The most realistic weather environments ever created. Changing weather effects including: rain, snow, hail, and wind. Extreme temperatures affect flight performance. Fly it yourself or let the world's most advanced fighter do it for you!
Why similar: Flight 58.5%, Simulation 41.5%
- #12 My Fly
86% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Illusion Interactive
Windows
Gamified pilot training application for desktop with realistic checklist procedures, self-paced learning, time-on-task mode, high definition aircraft models, interactive aircraft controls, and real-time feedback.
Why similar: Education 38.1%, Flight 38%, Simulation 23.3%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #13 Stock Stack
85% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: ParkMinGeunPub: 박민근
Windows
"Stock Stack" is a simple game that simulates stock investment and it can be used to educate or compete with your friend Maybe whoever know about investment market more can be a winner because this game reflects the working principles of the real stock market. (not at all!)
Why similar: Education 34.3%, Simulation 31.9%, Strategy 28.7%, 2D 4%, Singleplayer 1%
- #14 Reach for the Sun
89% matchMostly Positive70% of 343 reviews2013
Dev: Filament Classic
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Version 1.2 Out Now!Strategy mode is now available on the plant selection screenThis mode uses a set number of turns with no time limit. Plants will automatically collect resources between turns. Keep your plant balanced and try to maximize your resources on every turn to fruit each flower before winter comes!
Why similar: Simulation 39.5%, Strategy 32%, Education 28.5%
- #15 Wind Tunnel Flight Lab
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Amelia W.
Windows
Wind Tunnel Flight Lab is an interactive physics sandbox where you experiment with real aerodynamics in a vertical wind tunnel. Adjust air, gravity, mass, and size to make objects—and a fully controllable human—rise, fall, and fly. Learn, experiment, and play.
Why similar: Flight 42.6%, Education 30.5%, Simulation 25.8%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #16 Island Flight Simulator
87% matchMostly Negative26% of 46 reviews2015
Dev: Caipirinha GamesPub: Libredia
Windows · Mac
Come fly the friendly skies and prove yourself as a freight pilot on twelve exotic islands.
Why similar: Simulation 60.4%, Flight 39.6%
- #17 Sigformation
82% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: AnotherKnife Games Studio
Windows · Mac
A hardcore puzzle game about digital circuits
Why similar: Education 48.3%, Simulation 43.9%, 2D 5.8%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #18 Earthquake escape
81% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: CatCat Gaming
Windows
This is an earthquake escape game, about how to move to a safe place at home when an earthquake occurs, and make an earthquake safe escape game. Our protagonist kid is alone at home. Where can he move to hide in order to be safer?
Why similar: Education 52%, Simulation 46%, Singleplayer 2%
- #19 Brigade E5: New Jagged Union
83% matchMostly Positive74% of 156 reviews2014
Dev: ApeironPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 34.6 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Brigade E5: New Jagged Union is a tactical game that places gamers in the small tropical nation of Palinero on the verge of a civil war. The mission: hire a band of mercenaries and take control of the deteriorating situation before the country finds itself in complete ruin.
Why similar: Strategy 40.4%, Simulation 39.2%, Tactical 19.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #20 Kurogane of the sky
82% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: hukurou91
Windows
A game where you control a fleet-scale airship and fight enemy flying battleships. I think it's more like a simulation or a strategy than an action.
Why similar: Simulation 48%, Strategy 46%, Tactical 5.9%
- #21 Airport Simulator 2019
81% matchMostly Negative29% of 153 reviews2018
Dev: KittehfacePub: Toplitz
Windows
Airport Simulator 2019 places you as the manager of a major international airport. Your duties range from planning and allocating personnel to procuring and maintaining a vehicle fleet, facility maintenance and handling ever larger aircraft from a variety of airlines.
Why similar: Simulation 53.7%, Strategy 46.3%
- #22 EEP Train Simulator Mission
80% matchNegative19% of 16 reviews2017
Dev: Trend Redaktions- und Verlagsgesellschaft mbH
Windows
Are you ready for a job in the railways industrie?EEP TS Mission is a true innovation. For the first time in the history of EEP, the world's most successful railway simulation , you have the opportunity to take on complex tasks in the railway industrie inmidst realistic scenarios.And there's plenty of work to do.
Why similar: Simulation 53.6%, Strategy 46.4%
- #23 Soviet Monsters: Ekranoplans
79% matchMostly Negative38% of 34 reviews2016
Dev: santasco.comPub: IV Productions
Windows
You are in charge of the day to day running of the Ekranoplan program. Manage resources and staff to keep your craft operational. When a mission arrives from on high you must be ready to face the challenge and pilot your Ekranoplan / command the crew to a successful and glorious outcome!
Why similar: Simulation 54.2%, Strategy 45.8%
- #24 Carpe Deal 'Em
78% match9 user reviews56% of 9 reviews2016
Dev: DDD Wares
Windows · Linux
Carpe Deal 'Em is a life simulator / card game hybrid, with elements from the visual novel / CYOA genres.
Why similar: Simulation 52.7%, Strategy 47.3%
- #25 Nightclub Emporium
79% matchNegative7% of 15 reviews2015
Dev: United Independent Entertainment
Windows
Start your own enterprising odyssey and turn night into day as the boss of your very own Nightclub Emporium!
Why similar: Simulation 54.6%, Strategy 45.4%
- #26 Cosmic Buddies Town
78% match5 user reviews20% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: Ghost ClustersPub: Funbox Media Ltd
Windows
Part of an Animated Educational series for children between 1 to 7 years old – this time, we need to get straight to work helping the Cosmic Buddies build their town! Collect wood, food and other resources to turn a deserted island into your dream adventure land!
Why similar: Simulation 52.5%, Strategy 47.5%
- #27 IndustrySim Virtual Platform
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: IndustrySim Ltd.
Windows
IndustrySim Virtual Platform is an award-winning, industry-themed serious game about constructing, operating and managing an industrial environment. The professional-level simulation engine, along with real-life events and gamification, enables you to learn and experiment while having a lot of gameplay fun.
Why similar: Simulation 51.4%, Strategy 48.6%
- #28 Traffic Giant
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 170 reviews2018
Dev: QLOCPub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Traffic Giant is an amazing simulation game that brings public transport on the right track.
Why similar: Simulation 52.5%, Strategy 47.5%
- #29 The Race for the White House 2016
77% matchMixed45% of 29 reviews2016
Dev: Eversim
Windows
Play as a real-world candidate and completely immerse yourself into the 2016 presidential election! Travel around the United States, try to woo voters across the country, create your own political agenda, skillfully manage your campaign budget... and perhaps you will be the next White House occupant!
Why similar: Simulation 52.5%, Strategy 47.5%
- #30 Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific
76% matchMixed65% of 40 reviews2016
Dev: Totem GamesPub: Strategy First
Windows
Create your fleet and army, hunt the enemy's fleet, hide your weak squadrons in protected ports until reinforcements arrive, blockade enemy trade routes, struggle for dominance over the seas! Command a battle formation and experience the power of iron and steam!
Why similar: Simulation 52.5%, Strategy 47.5%
- #31 Nature Zen
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Octane
Windows · Linux
Nature Zen the first game created by Team Octane. In the game the player plays as god, manipulating the terrain that animals live on. Will you create an ecosystem full of happy animals, or will everything go extinct because of a lack of food in the area.
Why similar: Simulation 51.4%, Strategy 48.6%
- #32 Hotel Giant
74% matchMixed71% of 24 reviews2019
Dev: QLOCPub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Become the ultimate hotel-mogul! You now have the chance to prove your managerial and planning skills in the hotel industry.
Why similar: Simulation 52%, Strategy 48%
- #33 Wars of Succession
74% matchPositive84% of 37 reviews2018
Dev: AgeodPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Ageod’s Wars of Succession is a new game designed to cover two major wars that consumed Europe at the eve of the 18th Century.
Why similar: Simulation 51.9%, Strategy 48.1%
- #34 ALVAROK
73% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: StudioGIWPub: Zoo Corporation
Windows
Japanese Indie developer StudioGIW is back with ALVAROK, a fun and easy-to-play Tactical Defense game. Play locally with friends or hone your skills against the computer with its built-in deep learning AI system. Adapt and strategize, utilize your various troops to defend and attack simultaneously.
Why similar: Simulation 51.4%, Strategy 48.6%
- #35 M.U.D. TV
75% matchMixed41% of 190 reviews2010
Dev: Realmforge StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Always wanted to see if you can hack the day-to-day life of a TV producer? Here's your chance! M.U.D. TV is your ticket to the weird wild world of television.
Why similar: Simulation 52.1%, Strategy 47.9%
- #36 Cosmic Cash
72% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: Rabbit Hole Studios
Windows
Ever wonder what baby a slot machine and a classic shooter would make? Well wonder no more! Cosmic Cash combines the retro action packed feel of arcade shooters with the thrill of winning big at the slots.
Why similar: Simulation 51.4%, Strategy 48.6%
- #37 Trader Ascent
63% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Sole Luna Studio
Windows
Build your financial empire through options trading and real estate investing. Compete against rival funds, manage risk and stress, and rise from nothing to financial dominance.
Why similar: Simulation 49.2%, Strategy 41.6%, 2D 7.2%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #38 Noble In Exile / 落魄之家
71% matchMixed50% of 12 reviews2019
Dev: LemoNeko Software
Windows
As one of a once noble family, design and build your own ancient Chinese town using your remaining resources and influence. Plan and manage every industry and every store individually. Casual on simulation, hardcore on management.
Why similar: Simulation 51.4%, Strategy 48.6%
- #39 Lukewarm Ironclad
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ethereal Crack
Windows
You thought that you've had terrible bosses before? Wrong. It is now up to you to lay tracks, harass unionized workers, build resorts, blow up towns, bring in tourists, irreparably alter the weather, and overall make a lot of cash. Puzzle meets strategy in this live-action business simulation game.
Why similar: Strategy 51%, Simulation 49%
- #40 The Great Art Race
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 186 reviews
Dev: Ascaron Entertainment ltd.Pub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 34%
The famous art collection of your family was stolen. By investing the profits of your coffee or tobacco plantations you might have the chance to save the heritage of your ancestors – but only if you manage your colonial enterprise wisely.
Why similar: Simulation 51.4%, Strategy 48.6%
- #41 CellQuest
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: David BrosnanPub: BrosNetic
Windows
CellQuest is designed to simulate the cellular Mitogen-activated Protein Kinase signaling process (MAP-K) and the Trimeric G-protein cell signaling cycle.
Why similar: Education 48.3%, Simulation 43.8%, 2D 6.4%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #42 Hurricane Heroes
61% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Robert LiKamWaPub: EXP Lab
Windows
Hurricane Heroes is a 3-act interactive narrative experience that places players in the shoes of three critical roles as a storm approaches and impacts the coast of Florida.
Why similar: Education 57.6%, Simulation 40.5%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #43 Trade the Crash
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PERFECTCIRCLE
Windows
A single-player trading simulator set during the 2000 dot-com crash. Trade 63 real instruments across 818 historical market days. $50,000 starting capital. A family to feed. The Nasdaq drops 78%. Can you survive?
Why similar: Education 34.7%, Simulation 31.9%, Strategy 27.5%, 2D 4.7%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #44 Oligopoly: Industrial Revolution
69% matchMixed44% of 16 reviews2018
Dev: Viny Game Studio
Windows · Linux
Oligopoly is a strategy game where you have to set up the production, distribution and trade of various goods. Exploit natural resources, build factories and infrastructures, produce goods and distribute them using trucks, trains or ships.
Why similar: Simulation 51.4%, Strategy 48.6%
- #45 Industry Transporters
71% matchMostly Negative25% of 48 reviews2015
Dev: Markus FickPub: MK game production
Windows
An economic simulation where you build up production chains as effectively as possible on a large scale terrain. You can choose from a large variety of wares and buildings to build up your production chain and use up to 4 types of transportation.
Why similar: Simulation 51.4%, Strategy 48.6%
- #46 Shop Tycoon The Boss
69% matchMixed40% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: JNA Game
Windows
Shop tycoon the Boss is a store simulation.You have to run your store as well as possible.There are as few as possible when running the storerestrictions. Making it pretty realistic.Every decision you take has always consequences.In the rest of the game.Will you become our new Shop owner?
Why similar: Simulation 51.4%, Strategy 48.6%
- #47 价值投资者:50年生涯
62% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: yzhen
Windows
Never tried Value Investing? Start here. Learn through gameplay, test strategies risk-free, and master compounding over 50 years. Build your empire, embrace patience, and grow alongside the Oracle of Omaha.
Why similar: Education 33.4%, Strategy 32.3%, Simulation 29.5%, 2D 3.9%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #48 Antiquitas
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2018
Dev: Ape Apps
Windows · Mac · Linux
Build a thriving Roman empire in this offline city-building simulation game.
Why similar: Simulation 50.6%, Strategy 49.4%
- #49 Sky Haven Tycoon - Airport Simulator
63% matchMixed58% of 1,359 reviews2022
Dev: Real Welders
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Build your own airport in Skyhaven! Live out your airplane tycoon and simulation game fantasies and make the best surroundings and strategy for both airline manager and passenger alike. Schedule flight plans, build terminals, landing strips and more and create an airport tycoon empire in Skyhaven.
Why similar: Flight 39.7%, Simulation 33%, Strategy 27.3%
- #50 Conflict of Heroes: Awakening the Bear
68% matchMixed60% of 39 reviews2016
Dev: Western Civilization SoftwarePub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
This exciting new release is a faithful adaptation of the renowned Conflict of Heroes board game that won the Origins Historical Game of the Year, Charles Roberts Wargame of the Year and the James F. Dunnigan Design Elegance Award, as well as many others!
Why similar: Simulation 51.4%, Strategy 48.6%