- #1 Pixel Colony
97% matchPositive93% of 46 reviews2023
Dev: Broken Toilet Games
Windows · Linux
Build and manage your own colony. Citizens are primary resource. Make them happy by producing a variety of resources. Protect your settlement and colonists from hostile environment and make a great city!
Why similar: City Builder 31%, Colony Sim 19.7%, Relaxing 8.6%, Resource Management 7.5%, Management 6.7%
- #2 Colonus
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Badhenke Studios
Windows · Mac
A medieval village-building game about shaping a charming settlement, cultivating the land, and watching a small community flourish.
Why similar: City Builder 28.7%, Colony Sim 23.8%, Sandbox 16.3%, Simulation 13.3%, Resource Management 5.5%
- #3 Age of Pyramids
95% matchMostly Negative35% of 88 reviews2022
Dev: Cassagi Entertainment s.r.o.
Windows
Age of Pyramids is a sandbox city builder and simulator set in Ancient Egypt. You take on the city governor and architect’s mantle to build the most incredible city on Earth. You will have to gather dozens of resources to maintain happiness of your people and prosperity.
Why similar: City Builder 38.6%, Colony Sim 19.2%, Sandbox 13.4%, Strategy 12.7%, Simulation 7.4%
- #4 Banished
94% matchVery Positive90% of 43,352 reviews2014
Dev: Shining Rock Software LLC
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 27.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
In this city-building strategy game, you control a group of exiled travelers who decide to restart their lives in a new land. They have only the clothes on their backs and a cart filled with supplies from their homeland. The townspeople of Banished are your primary resource.
Why similar: City Builder 40.8%, Colony Sim 26.4%, Sandbox 8%, Strategy 7.5%, Simulation 6.4%
- #5 Food Industry
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Evolugame
Windows
Build and expand in agriculture, industry and commerce. Evolve in the food industry sector, and weather the storms by helping your people build the new world.
Why similar: City Builder 24.2%, Colony Sim 16.2%, Agriculture 12.7% ★, Trading 11.5%, Sandbox 6.3%
- #6 NOVA ATLANTIS
93% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Silvio Reis
Windows
The ultimate management challenge: rebuild the lost utopia of Atlantis after its fall. Restore essential services, appease the gods, and forge a new Atlantean civilization stronger and more resilient than ever, ensuring the cataclysm never returns.
Why similar: City Builder 37.6%, Colony Sim 24.3%, Simulation 14.9%, Fantasy 7.9%, Resource Management 7.2%
- #7 Diluvian Winds
92% matchMostly Positive73% of 391 reviews2024
Dev: Alambik StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Diluvian Winds is a relaxing management game set in a small hamlet at the foot of a lighthouse. Welcome weary travelers and work together to expand your hamlet on land, under the sea, or among the clouds.
Why similar: City Builder 29.5%, Colony Sim 15.7%, Sandbox 11.5%, Resource Management 7.1%, Strategy 6.3%
- #8 Settlement Survival
91% matchVery Positive85% of 8,102 reviews2022
Dev: Gleamer StudioPub: Team17
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
In this city-building game, you will lead a group of survivors in their search for a new home. Manipulate the landscape, manage limited supplies, plant crops, hunt wildlife, gather resources, and develop trade routes to build a bustling and unique town.
Why similar: City Builder 35%, Colony Sim 19.9%, Sandbox 10.4%, Agriculture 7.1% ★, Management 6.9%
- #9 Ostriv
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 7,692 reviews2020
Dev: yevhen8
Windows
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 36.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Ostriv is a city-building game that puts you in a role of a governor of an 18th century Ukrainian town to challenge your creative skills and management abilities.
Why similar: City Builder 28.6%, Colony Sim 15.6%, Sandbox 9.8%, Agriculture 8.3% ★, Strategy 7.1%
- #10 Orc Colony
91% matchMixed60% of 43 reviews2019
Dev: Luzon Games
Windows
Take command of your first colony as the Orc Prince. Dig, Build and Expand your colony deeper underground.
Why similar: Colony Sim 29.3%, City Builder 17.9%, Strategy 12.6%, Simulation 11.6%, Sandbox 8.6%
- #11 Numbers & Nodes
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LPT Games
Windows
In this management game you’ll control the simulation on multiple levels. Build, connect, create a sustainable industry, with the help of Andy everything is possible. In the end, everything is just Numbers and Nodes
Why similar: City Builder 35%, Colony Sim 14.1%, Resource Management 12.7%, Strategy 12.1%, Simulation 10.5%
- #12 Gnomoria
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,539 reviews2016
Dev: Robotronic Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Gnomoria is a sandbox village management game where you help lead a small group of gnomes, who have set out on their own, to thrive into a bustling kingdom! Anything you see can be broken down and rebuilt elsewhere.
Why similar: City Builder 32.3%, Colony Sim 24.3%, Sandbox 17.5%, Strategy 7.8%, Simulation 6.8%
- #13 Terra-7
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gamyeon
Windows · Mac
A Business Colony Sim where you build your company on a hostile alien world. Keep your employees happy. Bring results—and profits—to investors. All at the same time!
Why similar: City Builder 31.6%, Colony Sim 20.7%, Sandbox 14.8%, Management 6%, Strategy 5.6%
- #14 Foundation
86% matchVery Positive87% of 24,287 reviews2025
Dev: Polymorph Games
Windows
Median: 11.1 hrsMean: 27.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Foundation is a grid-less, laidback medieval city-building game with a focus on organic development, monument construction and resource management.
Why similar: City Builder 45.4%, Sandbox 10.7%, Colony Sim 9.2%, Strategy 7%, Simulation 6.9%
- #15 Routes and Forges
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Bznk Pixel Works
Windows · Linux
A unique blend of RTS, Tycoon, and Tower Defense, where you are the architect, mayor, and commander of a growing village (and conurbation of villages). Your goals are simple: build a prosperous community, optimize production chains, and survive the horrors that emerge from the dark.
Why similar: City Builder 25.7%, Colony Sim 16.8%, Agriculture 11.5% ★, Simulation 10.5%, Strategy 10.4%
- #16 Islefolk
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Satama Games
Windows
A laidback island colony sim where autonomous villagers do the work. They'll chop wood, farm, mine, and build while also expanding your island tile by tile. No deaths, no fail states, just a colony that grows.
Why similar: City Builder 27.2%, Colony Sim 21.1%, Trading 14.1%, Resource Management 7.7%, Strategy 7.1%
- #17 Urbanist
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Halfcooked Games
Windows
Thousands of citizens, each with a life of their own. Urbanist is a strategy and simulation game about transforming small settlements into thriving cities and vibrant neighborhoods. Build up your island, manage resources and production chains, and earn your reputation as the next great Urbanist.
Why similar: City Builder 36.6%, Sandbox 16%, Resource Management 9%, Strategy 8.5%, Simulation 8.5%
- #18 City Builder Pro
84% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Hard Shark Games
Windows
City Builder Pro lets you unleash your inner ruler—design your dream base, prepare for epic battles, and feel the thrill of watching your city grow and dominate. Build smart, strike hard, and rise to power!
Why similar: City Builder 37.5%, Colony Sim 15.5%, Strategy 12%, Simulation 10.6%, Management 7.1%
- #19 Dubai Builder
84% 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 34%, Colony Sim 13.2%, Strategy 13.1%, Sandbox 9.4%, Resource Management 8.5%
- #20 Sumerians
83% matchVery Positive87% of 331 reviews2023
Dev: Decumanus Games
Windows
Sumerians is a city building game set in ancient Mesopotamia. Attract new citizens and grow by expanding your irrigation system, building walls, palaces, temples and ziggurats. Research new technologies, manage your production, hire workers, and trade.
Why similar: City Builder 29.8%, Strategy 10.9%, Simulation 10.7%, Sandbox 9.5%, Agriculture 8.5% ★
- #21 Blocktopia
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stak Games
Windows
Blocktopia is a vibrant and humorous clicker city-builder game. Gather resources, build your town, and defend it against nightly raids! In this chaotic world where justice prevails, survive and dive into a fun city-building experience!
Why similar: City Builder 30.7%, Colony Sim 20.2%, Sandbox 14.5%, Relaxing 8.7%, Resource Management 7%
- #22 All Roads Connected
81% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2026
Dev: Dushman Gaming Studio
Windows
Explore an endless world, build countless settlements, discover lost artifacts, and lead your nation into a new dawn of industry.
Why similar: City Builder 26.8%, Colony Sim 17.3%, Sandbox 12.5%, Trading 11.8%, Resource Management 8.2%
- #23 Mox Modular
81% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Raadios
Windows · Linux
Help the gnome village of Mox Modular to grow in this incremental game. Play minigames, earn resources and build new buildings to progress. Can you earn all the achievements to make the village thrive?
Why similar: City Builder 38.2%, Colony Sim 23.6%, Relaxing 9.2%, Resource Management 9.1%, Simulation 8.1%
- #24 Your Island -KIMI NO SIMA-
82% matchVery Positive81% of 104 reviews2019
Dev: Andymente
Windows
Your people landed on a virgin forest island. Develop the island, build a house, make fields and barns, develop agriculture, fishery and industry, Let's develop into a wonderful island. It is a box-garden / sandbox-type simulation game that guides people and develops and develops islands. Andy maintenance (c)
Why similar: City Builder 24.3%, Colony Sim 17.6%, Agriculture 13.2% ★, Sandbox 11.9%, Simulation 6.3%
- #25 Pawnholm
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hugimugi
Windows · Linux
Island survival RTS, with mysteries behind every corner. Assign your pawns to gather, craft, fight, study, and do other errands for your kingdom. Every randomly generated island holds unique secrets to be uncovered. As the Duke of Pawnholm, will you lead your pawns to prosperity ...or to calamity?
Why similar: City Builder 26.3%, Colony Sim 16.8%, Sandbox 14.8%, Strategy 7.6%, Simulation 6.5%
- #26 Fabledom
78% matchVery Positive85% of 7,886 reviews2024
Dev: Grenaa GamesPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Set in a wholesome fairytale world, Fabledom is a laid-back City builder. Enjoy the growth of your settlement, interact with your neighbors and defend your kingdom from magical creatures. All to find true love and live happily ever after!
Why similar: City Builder 25.7%, Colony Sim 16%, Sandbox 11.5%, Agriculture 10.5% ★, Relaxing 6.7%
- #27 Spirit & Stone
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Garden Gate Interactive, LLC
Windows
A kingdom's open ended journey from a small village to a patchwork of bustling castles. Build your kingdom block by block. Explore the world, grow your industries, and watch your citizens thrive in your creations. Do it your way - there are no wrong choices.
Why similar: City Builder 32.7%, Colony Sim 21.4%, Simulation 12.9%, Strategy 12.8%, Immersive Sim 5.8%
- #28 Idle Terra
77% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: Boris NaftalievPub: Snowpard Labs
Windows · Linux
Sci-fi idle strategy in isometric view: build structures, gather resources, and trade with ships while exploring your plot of land cell by cell.
Why similar: City Builder 21.5%, Colony Sim 20%, Trading 11.8%, Sandbox 11%, Resource Management 7.9%
- #29 Orrstead
77% matchMostly Positive79% of 82 reviews2024
Dev: IndividualKex
Windows
Orrstead is a relaxing city builder that combines resource management and incremental game mechanics. Unlock technologies, complete quests, and adapt to the changing seasons.
Why similar: City Builder 29.5%, Colony Sim 19.3%, Sandbox 14.6%, Management 6.8%, Relaxing 5.8%
- #30 Cities XL Platinum
79% matchMixed58% of 1,637 reviews2013
Dev: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Build cities, shape a world.Cities XL Platinum lets you design, build and link up cities of all shapes and sizes around the Cities XL planet!Build more impressive cities than ever before! Cities XL Platinum offers a huge variety of over 1,000 buildings and constructions (including 50 brand new structures), that you can freely place on...
Why similar: City Builder 57.2%, Simulation 14.9%, Sandbox 12.5%, Strategy 7.7%, Management 6.1%
- #31 Empluna
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BigCodersPlanet
Windows
Sandbox city building meets automation: Design unique buildings, create vibrant cities, and perfect production chains. Create a civilization that suits your style. Perfect for anyone who loves creativity and strategy!
Why similar: City Builder 30.8%, Sandbox 15.7%, Trading 11.9%, Simulation 8.3%, Immersive Sim 7.1%
- #32 Hearthlands
78% matchVery Positive82% of 414 reviews2017
Dev: Four White Cats
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Hearthlands is a medieval/fantasy city-building real time strategy game in which you take a role of a king in a procedurally generated world. You can not control your subjects directly; instead you focus on city-building, resource management, diplomacy, magic, etc.
Why similar: City Builder 32.3%, Colony Sim 18.7%, Sandbox 9.7%, Strategy 7.6%, Simulation 6.7%
- #33 Paragon Pioneers 2
76% matchVery Positive93% of 60 reviews2024
Dev: Tobias Arlt
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dive into the captivating world of Paragon Pioneers 2, an engaging city-building idle game filled with extensive content promising months of immersive gameplay. Even with limited playtime, you can delve deep into this simulation, experimenting with various strategies to enhance your realm.
Why similar: City Builder 29.5%, Colony Sim 21.1%, Strategy 8.5%, Simulation 8%, Relaxing 5.9%
- #34 City Build Island
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Xreemu
Windows
Collect resources, build structures, and develop a small island in this island-building simulation. As the overseer, you’ll grow your village while defending against invading enemies. Enjoy a unique experience that blends city-building and tower defense gameplay.
Why similar: City Builder 38%, Colony Sim 15.2%, Strategy 11.3%, Simulation 10.9%, Sandbox 9.7%
- #35 Misty Garden
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sabu
Windows
Build the garden, fulfilling requests from the cute visitors, and even recruit them to create items! Decorate your misty garden to welcome cute little creatures, provide a place to help them relax!
Why similar: City Builder 28.6%, Colony Sim 20.9%, Relaxing 10.5%, Resource Management 8%, Cute 7.5%
- #36 Salt of the Earth
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Cattrall Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
An isometric medieval city builder. You hold one manor by charter: lay the roads, work the fields, and raise hovels into town houses by meeting what each household needs. Winters take stores, the Crown takes dues, and raiders take whatever will burn.
Why similar: City Builder 30.5%, Colony Sim 19.2%, Agriculture 15.3% ★, Trading 9.9%, Strategy 6.3%
- #37 Country Architect
73% 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 29%, Colony Sim 18%, Sandbox 14.1%, Strategy 8.6%, Simulation 8.6%
- #38 Blueprint Tycoon
74% matchVery Positive82% of 1,097 reviews2016
Dev: Endless Loop Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Build your settlement, gather goods, ensure maximum efficiency and make a profit!
Why similar: Colony Sim 27.9%, City Builder 22.6%, Management 11.4%, Simulation 9.7%, Sandbox 9.6%
- #39 My Tiny Park
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cold Cabin
Windows
My Tiny Park is a management sim where you design and manage parks of all kinds - from schoolyard playgrounds to sprawling nature reserves. Balance budgets, attract visitors, and craft the perfect outdoor space in this relaxing yet strategic game!
Why similar: City Builder 36.2%, Sandbox 17.6%, Simulation 13.5%, Management 8.2%, Resource Management 7.6%
- #40 Outlanders VR
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mucho GamesPub: Pomelo Games
Outlanders is a town-building strategy game, populated by hard-working, charming folk in search of a simpler life. Some just want to survive off the land, others want to create amazing things.
Why similar: City Builder 35%, Agriculture 17.3% ★, Simulation 14.9%, Strategy 14.6%, Cute 7.3%
- #41 Project AURA
73% matchMixed64% of 699 reviews2018
Dev: Nexcentric Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Project Aura is a micro management game where you lead a Colony of Climate Disaster Survivors. You have been assigned the mission to build an habitat capable of survival in this new unknown world.
Why similar: City Builder 34%, Sandbox 10.4%, Strategy 10.4%, Trading 10%, Simulation 9.2%
- #42 Tropico 5
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 14,424 reviews2014
Dev: Haemimont GamesPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Return to the remote island nation of Tropico and expand your Dynasty’s reign from the early colonial period to beyond the 21st Century, facing new challenges including advanced trading mechanics, technology and scientific research, as well as cooperative and competitive MULTIPLAYER.
Why similar: City Builder 49.6%, Sandbox 15%, Strategy 14.5%, Simulation 10.6%, Management 4.5%
- #43 Goblin Colony
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Quench Forge
Windows
Goblins live for about 20 days. Build a colony that outlasts them. Grow food, dig into the hillside, organize workshops and hauling, and prepare for raids. Raise the next generation and turn a woodland settlement into a fortress of their own.
Why similar: City Builder 26%, Colony Sim 25.5%, Resource Management 9.5%, Strategy 8.4%, Simulation 7.4%
- #44 ATLASPIA: The Tower Manager
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: IGM Studio
Windows · Mac
This is a tower-building simulation where you place offices, homes, shops, restaurants, hotels, and more inside a growing high-rise. People move autonomously toward their destinations, using elevators as the building comes to life. Balance profit and expansion as you create a busy tower of your own.
Why similar: City Builder 31.6%, Colony Sim 16%, Sandbox 14.2%, Simulation 12.5%, Strategy 12.4%
- #45 Hamlet
70% matchNo user reviews2028
Dev: K2 Games
Windows
Hamlet is a medieval city builder where pivotal characters drive your economy and define product quality and quantity. Manage and develop your people wisely because every person counts! Can you grow your hamlet into a powerhouse that rivals even the capital?
Why similar: City Builder 31%, Colony Sim 19.6%, Trading 10.7%, Strategy 9.3%, Sandbox 6.4%
- #46 Mistward
69% matchMixed62% of 91 reviews2026
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
Mistward is a survival city-builder set on a mysterious island enshrouded in a poisonous mist! Create light sources to keep the mist at bay, build houses and command humans to gather resources. Explore the island and find a way out!
Why similar: City Builder 29.1%, Colony Sim 20%, Sandbox 14.6%, Strategy 8.3%, Simulation 7.5%
- #47 Lands of Koastalia
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pavel Valakh
Windows
Lands of Koastalia is a relaxing city building game with a unique building system. As Mayor, your primary mission is to keep people happy. Craft natural-looking villages, manage resources within and across them, explore an island, and meet the needs of your residents.
Why similar: City Builder 33.1%, Colony Sim 20.8%, Relaxing 8.1%, Strategy 7.8%, Resource Management 7.4%
- #48 Stonehearth
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 13,081 reviews2018
Dev: Radiant EntertainmentPub: (none)
Windows · Mac
Median: 14.1 hrsMean: 38.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Pioneer a living world full of warmth, heroism, and mystery. Help a small group of settlers build a home for themselves in a forgotten land. Establish a food supply, build shelter, defend your people, monitor their moods, and find a way to grow and expand, facing challenges at every step.
Why similar: City Builder 37.2%, Colony Sim 27.2%, Sandbox 14.6%, Strategy 6.5%, Building 4.7%
- #49 Towns
72% matchMostly Negative27% of 2,837 reviews2012
Dev: Xavi Canal, Ben PalgiPub: SMP
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 53%
The game brings a fresh new take on the city building/management genre by introducing many RPG features. In Towns you manage a settlement on top of an active dungeon. Instead of playing the hero who delves deep into the dungeon, how about playing the town that houses and caters to the hero's needs?
Why similar: City Builder 49.8%, Sandbox 21.9%, Strategy 9.2%, Simulation 8.7%, Resource Management 3.8%
- #50 Life is Feudal: Forest Village
70% matchMixed66% of 6,027 reviews2017
Dev: MindillusionPub: Bitbox Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 31.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%
LiF:Forest Village is a city builder with survival aspects in a realistic harsh medieval world. Shape, build and expand your settlement, grow various food to prevent your villagers from avitaminosis and starvation. Possess them for additional micromanagement or simply to wander around.
Why similar: City Builder 43.3%, Colony Sim 28.2%, Resource Management 8%, Strategy 6.9%, Simulation 4.9%
- #51 Boopie Island
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lord Drw Games
Windows
Build a cozy colony for your Boopies! Keep them happy with swings, flowers, and plenty of cozy surprises — and watch your little village grow.
Why similar: City Builder 29.8%, Colony Sim 22.6%, Sandbox 12.1%, Resource Management 8.3%, Relaxing 6.6%
- #52 Settlements Rising
67% matchVery Positive81% of 436 reviews2025
Dev: The Catalyst Crew
Windows
Settlements Rising is a medieval city building and colony management game. It offers a lively colony experience with simulated villagers, dozens of professions and resources, natural disasters, and raids, while providing full control over the colony through trade, production chains and datas.
Why similar: City Builder 32.4%, Colony Sim 21%, Sandbox 9.6%, Resource Management 8.1%, Strategy 7.3%
- #53 Synergy
66% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,098 reviews2025
Dev: Leikir StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 55%
An ecosystem City Builder in a unique world. Build your settlement, manage your workers and optimize your resources. Analyzing your environment, spreading new plants, and harvesting them are key to prosperity.
Why similar: City Builder 23.5%, Colony Sim 14.8%, Trading 11.5%, Sandbox 9.8%, Resource Management 6.7%
- #54 United Penguin Kingdom
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 453 reviews2024
Dev: Turquoise Revival GamesPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%
A city-building game where you build a penguin settlement and satisfy the various needs of your penguins while dealing with seals and killer whales. Enjoy the growth of your settlement, become the king, and lead the United Penguin Kingdom.
Why similar: City Builder 33.8%, Colony Sim 13.6%, Strategy 9.6%, Resource Management 9.4%, Management 8.1%
- #55 Dawn of Man
67% matchVery Positive87% of 17,862 reviews2019
Dev: Madruga Works
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 30.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Command a settlement of ancient humans, guide them through the ages in their struggle for survival. Hunt, gather, craft tools, fight, research new techs and face the challenges the environment will throw at you.
Why similar: City Builder 47.7%, Colony Sim 26.9%, Sandbox 7.5%, Strategy 7.4%, Simulation 4.9%
- #56 City Masterplan
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 1:1 Studio
Windows
Break the grid and build a true 1:1 scale metropolis. City Masterplan is a realistic city builder where traffic, citizens, and economy form a fully simulated system. Design complex road networks freely, manage real congestion, and shape a city through the decisions you make.
Why similar: City Builder 36.1%, Sandbox 15.9%, Strategy 13.1%, Simulation 13.1%, Immersive Sim 6.9%
- #57 Children of the Nile: Alexandria
69% matchVery Positive84% of 169 reviews2008
Dev: Tilted Mill Entertainment, Inc.
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Children of the Nile: Alexandria is an addition to the base Children of the Nile game, adding a new mini-campaign focused on the rise of the city of Alexandria. Using the unique city-building dynamics of Children of the Nile, you will carve out a new dynasty to rule all of Egypt, and build the greatest city of the ancient world!
Why similar: City Builder 50.9%, Simulation 16.4%, Strategy 13.4%, Sandbox 8.8%, Management 6.6%
- #58 Mercantile Might
65% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: SibeRaysGames
Windows
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Middle Ages and take on the role of a ruler who must transform a small town into a prosperous settlement.
Why similar: City Builder 35.7%, Sandbox 17.4%, Strategy 14.2%, Trading 8.1%, Relaxing 6.2%
- #59 Citizens: On Mars - Prologue
66% matchMostly Positive73% of 74 reviews2023
Dev: Redkar LimitedPub: CreativeForge Games
Windows
Experience the ultimate turn-based colony building game in Citizens: On Mars - Prologue! As the leader of a fledgling Martian settlement, your mission is to develop a thriving colony amidst the harsh and unforgiving environment of the Red Planet.
Why similar: City Builder 32.4%, Colony Sim 22.2%, Simulation 14.1%, Strategy 13.8%, Sandbox 13%