- #1 Planet Zoo
97% matchVery Positive91% of 93,912 reviews2019
Dev: Frontier Developments
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 34.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Build a world for wildlife in Planet Zoo. From the developers of Planet Coaster and Zoo Tycoon comes the ultimate zoo sim. Construct detailed habitats, manage your zoo, and meet authentic living animals who think, feel and explore the world you create around them.
Why similar: Management 16.8%, Building 12.1%, Economy 12%, Sandbox 11.1%, Horses 8.7% ★
Why You'll Like It: This is the gold standard for modern zoo management, offering unparalleled detail in animal behavior and enclosure construction.
- #2 Wildlife Park 3
96% matchMixed59% of 522 reviews2014
Dev: b-alive gmbh
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Do you have what it takes to be a zoo tycoon? You are responsible for your very own and unique zoo. Choose from numerous types of enclosures, park buildings and plants to design an environment appropriate to each species. Take home a part of wilderness with Wildlife Park 3!
Why similar: Management 14%, Economy 11.5%, Simulation 9.1%, Building 8.9%, Sandbox 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: As the direct sequel to your seed game, it refines the core mechanics and graphics while maintaining the series' signature management style.
- #3 Jurassic World Evolution 2
95% matchVery Positive90% of 45,488 reviews2021
Dev: Frontier Developments
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 22.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Jurassic World Evolution 2 is the much-anticipated sequel to Frontier’s highly successful Jurassic World Evolution. This bold new era in the Jurassic World Evolution game franchise builds upon the ground-breaking and immersive 2018 management simulation.
Why similar: Management 18.4%, Building 18%, Sandbox 15.8%, Economy 12.9%, Simulation 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers highly realistic animal simulation and complex management systems set within a high-stakes dinosaur park environment.
- #4 Zoo Tycoon: Ultimate Animal Collection
96% matchMixed64% of 2,002 reviews2018
Dev: Frontier DevelopmentsPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
The wildly popular Zoo Tycoon series gets set to crank up the excitement, challenge, and fun of building the ultimate zoo. Let your imagination run wild with Zoo Tycoon: Ultimate Animal Collection. Build, manage, and maintain your dream zoo alone or with up to four players.
Why similar: Management 43.2%, Simulation 26%, Sandbox 17.3%, Building 8%, Family Friendly 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic management experience that captures the nostalgic feel of building and maintaining a diverse animal park.
- #5 Parkasaurus
94% matchVery Positive93% of 3,092 reviews2020
Dev: Washbear Studio
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Parkasaurus is a dinosaur tycoon management simulation where you take care of your dinosaurs by constructing well-designed exhibits, researching specialized technologies, and maximizing profits to expand into the ultimate dinosaur theme park. Do you favor development for guests or your dinosaurs?
Why similar: Management 18.1%, Economy 15.2%, Building 14.3%, Sandbox 12.4%, City Builder 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A charming and colorful management sim that focuses on the specific needs of dinosaurs and efficient park layout.
- #6 Prehistoric Kingdom
94% matchVery Positive89% of 5,727 reviews2022
Dev: Blue MeridianPub: Crytivo
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Take on the role of park manager and design the ultimate zoo for nature's greatest creations.
Why similar: Management 16.5%, Economy 16.1%, Sandbox 14%, Building 13.5%, God Game 12.2% ★
Why You'll Like It: Provides deep building tools and a focus on realistic animal care, specifically tailored for extinct species.
- #7 Let's Build a Zoo
93% matchVery Positive89% of 4,032 reviews2021
Dev: SpringloadedPub: No More Robots
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
It's time to Build a Zoo! Construct and decorate enclosures, buy and breed animals, hire zookeepers and vets... then try your hand at DNA splicing, and stitch together over 300,000 different types of animal. This can only go smoothly...
Why similar: Management 17.3%, Sandbox 15.1%, Building 13.2%, City Builder 11.3%, Simulation 11%
Why You'll Like It: Combines traditional management with unique genetic splicing mechanics and a distinct visual style.
- #8 Megaquarium
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,644 reviews2018
Dev: Twice Circled
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
The public aquarium simulator. Design your displays, look after your fish, manage your staff and keep your guests happy! It's all in a day's work as the curator of your very own Megaquarium.
Why similar: Management 17.6%, Building 16.4%, Sandbox 16.3%, Economy 12.5%, Simulation 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the intricate management of aquatic exhibits, requiring careful planning of tank ecosystems and visitor flow.
- #9 Jurassic World Evolution
91% matchVery Positive87% of 54,890 reviews2018
Dev: Frontier Developments
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 28.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Place yourself at the heart of the Jurassic franchise and build your own Jurassic World. Bioengineer dinosaurs that think, feel and react intelligently to the world around them and face threats posed by espionage, breakouts and devastating tropical storms in an uncertain world where life always finds a way.
Why similar: Building 21.3%, Management 20.1%, Sandbox 13.7%, Simulation 10.5%, Economy 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: The foundational experience for modern animal management sims, focusing on park safety and dinosaur welfare.
- #10 Wildlife Park
92% matchMixed66% of 98 reviews2015
Dev: b-alive gmbh
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Build and manage your own wildlife compound, determine which animals to feature, how to manage the business while ensuring that all the animals are thriving. • Build a giant animal park from scratch and manage it well • Choose a variety of terrains with different climates and environmental sounds • 45 detailed, seamlessly animated and...
Why similar: Horses 18.1% ★, Economy 14.4%, Management 12.9%, Building 10.2%, Simulation 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: The original title in the series, providing the foundational mechanics that defined the Wildlife Park experience.
- #11 Zoo 2: Animal Park
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,626 reviews2020
Dev: KING ArtPub: upjers
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 24.7 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Zoo 2: Animal Park – Take care of wild and tame zoo animals in this animal game!
Why similar: Building 19.8%, Management 18.5%, City Builder 13.6%, Economy 11.3%, Simulation 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A casual and accessible take on zoo management that is perfect for players looking for a lighter, more relaxed experience.
- #12 Planet Coaster
89% matchVery Positive91% of 71,331 reviews2016
Dev: Frontier Developments
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Planet Coaster® - the future of coaster park simulation games has arrived! Surprise, delight and thrill incredible crowds as you build your coaster park empire - let your imagination run wild, and share your success with the world.
Why similar: Building 16.3%, Management 15.5%, Sandbox 13.1%, Economy 12.3%, Simulation 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the same engine and creative building philosophy as Planet Zoo, focusing on park aesthetics and guest satisfaction.
- #13 Two Point Museum
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 11,346 reviews2025
Dev: Two Point StudiosPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 24.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Curate and manage incredible museums! Explore to discover amazing artifacts. Design and refine the layout, keep staff happy, guests entertained, donations plentiful… and children off the exhibits
Why similar: Building 15.7%, Economy 14.3%, Sandbox 13.8%, Management 12.8%, City Builder 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: While focused on museums, it shares the same humorous management and building DNA found in top-tier simulation games.
- #14 Zoo Park
90% matchMixed57% of 313 reviews2014
Dev: ExcaliburPub: Excalibur Publishing
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 25%
Care for over 40 different animals from all four corners of the Earth whilst running a professional programme of rescue, rehabilitation, research and conservation.
Why similar: Management 22.8%, Simulation 19.2%, Strategy 14.4%, Economy 11%, God Game 8.9% ★
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward management sim that emphasizes the classic zoo-building loop of animal acquisition and facility maintenance.
- #15 Equilinox
88% matchVery Positive92% of 2,999 reviews2018
Dev: ThinMatrix
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Equilinox is a relaxing nature simulation game in which you can create and nurture your own ecosystems. Shape the world to your liking, cultivate and raise hundreds of different species, and evolve your wildlife to unlock more exotic plants and animals.
Why similar: Sandbox 28.8%, God Game 21% ★, Simulation 20.9%, Casual 8.2%, Management 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the simulation of nature and ecosystem balance, offering a more zen approach to animal management.
- #16 Zoo Simulator
86% matchMostly Positive73% of 190 reviews2024
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
In Zoo Simulator, your main task is to run and manage your own zoo. Renew it and take care of all the animals' needs, ensuring them a peaceful life! Will you attract crowds of visitors? Create your own zoo!
Why similar: Economy 16.4%, Realistic 14.7%, Management 14.2%, Simulation 11%, Open World 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a first-person perspective on animal care, allowing for a more intimate look at the daily tasks of a zookeeper.
- #17 Park Beyond
86% matchMixed62% of 1,304 reviews2023
Dev: Limbic EntertainmentPub: Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S.
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Park Beyond is a theme park simulation game that gives you the freedom to create and manage the Parks of your Dreams! Whether you love to manage finances and visitor experience, or just create fun and cozy parks, the game has something in store just for you!
Why similar: Management 21.8%, Building 18.3%, Sandbox 17.6%, Simulation 11.9%, Resource Management 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A creative park management game that encourages wild, imaginative building designs alongside traditional resource management.
- #18 Wildlife Park 2 - Horses
85% matchMostly Positive79% of 84 reviews2014
Dev: b-alive gmbh
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Horsesimulation with 16 breeds of horses and varied missions.
Why similar: Horses 29.4% ★, Realistic 8%, Building 8%, Economy 7.3%, Simulation 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A dedicated expansion that adds specific horse-related content and mechanics to the base game.
- #19 Zoo Park Story
82% matchVery Positive88% of 112 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Well, what are you waiting for? Build a top-ranking zoo, set social media ablaze, and show the world your wild side!
Why similar: Horses 13.2% ★, Simulation 13.1%, City Builder 12.9%, Strategy 12.5%, Economy 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art management sim that distills the zoo-building experience into a charming, bite-sized format.
- #20 Wildlife Park 2 - Crazy Zoo
84% matchMostly Positive69% of 62 reviews2014
Dev: b-alive gmbh
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The Zoo is expanding! More than 30 new types of animals and plants have moved in at the zoo. Favorite species such as the Wolf, the Arctic Fox, the Giant Kangaroo and the Meerkat are the new Stars in your zoo! Improve the park with the blossoms of sunflowers and rare orchids and plant exotic trees such as bamboo and eucalyptus.
Why similar: Horses 16% ★, Realistic 9.9%, Strategy 8.7%, Management 8.7%, Simulation 8%
Why You'll Like It: An expansion that introduces new challenges and management scenarios to the core Wildlife Park 2 experience.
- #21 World of Zoo
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 255 reviews2009
Dev: Blue FangPub: HandyGames
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 36%
What would you do if you had the keys to the zoo? World of Zoo is the only life sim game that pushes you past the fences and into a world of your own zoo. Create and customize your zoo experience and develop hands on relationships to earn the trust and love of your animals.
Why similar: Simulation 53.5%, Family Friendly 34.3%, Cute 12.2%
Why You'll Like It: Prioritizes direct interaction and care for animals, making it a great choice for players who value the nurturing aspect of the genre.
- #22 My Free Zoo
83% matchMixed62% of 708 reviews2017
Dev: upjers
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 89.0 hrs≥1hr: 47%
A small zoo needs your help! As the new manager, it's your job to boost business. Design the zoo of your dreams. From wolves and polar bears all the way to prehistoric beasts – the further you progress in the game, the more exotic the animals you'll be able to keep in your zoo. Play now and save the zoo!
Why similar: Building 22.8%, Management 20.7%, City Builder 16.7%, Simulation 12.8%, Strategy 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, browser-style management game that focuses on steady progression and park expansion.
- #23 Animal Shelter 2
79% matchVery Positive81% of 1,242 reviews2025
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Welcome back to the heartwarming world of Animal Shelter 2! Provide a loving home for every four-legged friend in need – play with them, pet them, even dress them up! Get to know them and find them a loving family. Play with your friends and manage your shelter together in co-op!
Why similar: Management 20.5%, Realistic 18.6%, Simulation 15%, Family Friendly 13.3%, Cute 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: Centers on the rescue, rehabilitation, and management of animals, emphasizing the care-taking mechanics found in Wildlife Park.
- #24 Wildlife Park 2 - Dino World
82% matchMixed64% of 78 reviews2014
Dev: b-alive gmbh
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Exciting and thrilling dinosaur-extension for the Wildlife Park univers with 11 different dinosaurs in 9 new missions.
Why similar: Simulation 17.3%, Building 16%, God Game 15.5% ★, Strategy 14.2%, Realistic 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: An expansion that brings prehistoric creatures into the game, expanding the variety of animals you can manage.
- #25 ZooKeeper
80% matchMixed69% of 58 reviews2022
Dev: ▲ Pyramid GamesPub: Gaming Factory
Windows
Become a Zoo Keeper, manage and build the zoo of your childhood dreams! Take care of the animals and create ideal conditions for them. Grow your zoo, add extraordinary species and prepare amazing attractions for visitors.
Why similar: Economy 15.9%, Management 15.2%, Building 13.1%, Sandbox 12.8%, Realistic 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A simple, focused management game that tasks players with the daily operations of a small zoo.
- #26 Horse Farm
81% matchMixed54% of 322 reviews2018
Dev: Independent Arts SoftwarePub: upjers
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Create the ranch of your dreams, with cute horses, diverse buildings, amazing features and captivating quests. Download Horse Farm now and take care of your horses!
Why similar: Horses 37.1% ★, Management 13%, Building 12.6%, City Builder 9%, Economy 7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses specifically on the care and management of horses, mirroring the animal-specific focus of the seed game.
- #27 Indoorlands
79% matchVery Positive81% of 269 reviews2022
Dev: Pixelsplit
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
The indoor park management simulator where you can create your rides and coasters from scratch and freely design your halls. Manage, expand and develop your own park to inspire your guests. Satisfy your visitors' needs by unlocking and researching new buildings, rides, transportation and more!
Why similar: Management 19.3%, Building 16.1%, Sandbox 11.7%, Simulation 9.9%, Strategy 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A management sim that focuses on building and maintaining indoor park attractions with a strong emphasis on strategy.
- #28 Cat Cafe Manager
78% matchVery Positive88% of 3,103 reviews2022
Dev: Roost GamesPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Travel to the sleepy village of Caterwaul Way and rebuild your grandmother's cat cafe. Renovate your restaurant, befriend the local cats and townsfolk, forge lasting friendships, unravel catty mysteries, and build a home for dozens of unique felines!
Why similar: Management 32.6%, Building 25.3%, Simulation 16.1%, Strategy 15.6%, Cute 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: Combines management strategy with the rewarding experience of caring for animals in a social setting.
- #29 Bunny Park
78% matchVery Positive90% of 845 reviews2020
Dev: Cozy Bee Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Manage your own bunny park! Give snacks and toys to your bunnies. Improve and decorate your park to increase its popularity and collect all the bunnies!
Why similar: Sandbox 19.8%, Building 18.9%, Management 13.9%, Simulation 11.8%, City Builder 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, small-scale management game that focuses on creating a cozy environment for rabbits.
- #30 Wildlife Park 2 - Fantasy
81% matchMixed51% of 89 reviews2014
Dev: b-alive gmbh
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 26%
It becomes fantastic! Real mythical creatures will become the main attraction in your zoo for the very first time. White and black unicorns, saphire- and firedragons will asthonish your park visitors.
Why similar: Simulation 23.8%, God Game 17.5% ★, Strategy 17.5%, Realistic 11.1%, Casual 10%
Why You'll Like It: Adds a creative twist to the simulation by introducing mythical creatures into the zoo management loop.
- #31 Jurassic World Evolution 3
74% matchVery Positive93% of 9,574 reviews2025
Dev: Frontier Developments
Windows
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 22.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Build your own Jurassic World. Nurture generations of dinosaurs with the series debut of juveniles, create and manage sprawling prehistoric parks around the globe, and let your imagination roar with powerful new creative options.
Why similar: Sandbox 16.2%, Economy 16.1%, Management 14.6%, Simulation 11.5%, City Builder 10.8%
- #32 Two Point Campus
76% matchVery Positive88% of 7,816 reviews2022
Dev: Two Point StudiosPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Build the university of your dreams with Two Point Campus, the sim with a twist from the makers of Two Point Hospital. Build, hire staff and run an academic institution packed with wild courses.
Why similar: Management 22.7%, Building 15.8%, Sandbox 13%, Simulation 9.9%, City Builder 9.9%
- #33 Planet Coaster 2
76% matchMostly Positive72% of 12,780 reviews2024
Dev: Frontier Developments
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 32.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Build and customise thrilling roller coasters and incredible water slides, manage the ultimate theme park experience, and share your epic creations. Are you ready to ride the wave?
Why similar: Sandbox 14.2%, Economy 13.8%, God Game 13.6% ★, Building 13.3%, Simulation 9.6%
- #34 Zoo Simulator: Prologue
77% matchMostly Positive71% of 249 reviews2024
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 33%
The Prologue is just part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full version. In Zoo Simulator: Prologue, your main task is to run and manage your own zoo. Renew it and take care of all the animals' needs, ensuring them a peaceful life! Will you attract crowds of visitors? Create your own zoo!
Why similar: Management 19%, Realistic 15.4%, Building 13.7%, Simulation 11.3%, Open World 9.8%
- #35 Animal Trainer Simulator: Prologue
77% matchVery Positive81% of 200 reviews2024
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 33%
The Prologue is just part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full version of the game. Manage and develop your animal training center, create a safe and happy place for them! Train different types of animals, and give them a lot of attention and they will surely become calmer with their owners.
Why similar: Horses 18.3% ★, Management 15.2%, Economy 11.8%, Building 9.9%, Realistic 9.4%
- #36 Animal Shelter: Prologue
75% matchVery Positive91% of 1,910 reviews2021
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 53%
In Animal Shelter Prologue, your main target is to make your four-legged friends happy. Pet them, hand out treats, play with toys - and they will pay you back with great trust. Get to know the animals well enough to find them the best home! Don't wait any longer, open your animal shelter now!
Why similar: Simulation 14%, Strategy 12.3%, Economy 12.2%, Realistic 11.3%, Building 10.7%
- #37 Animal Shelter
75% matchVery Positive88% of 3,985 reviews2022
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
In Animal Shelter, your main target is to make your four-legged friends happy. Pet them, hand out treats, play with toys - and they will pay you back with great trust. Get to know the animals well enough to find them the best home! Don't wait any longer, open your animal shelter now!
Why similar: Realistic 18.3%, Management 17.6%, Building 13.2%, Simulation 12.1%, Family Friendly 11.8%
- #38 Exotica 2: Pet Shop Simulator
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 399 reviews2026
Dev: Konrul GamePub: Ultimate Publishing
Windows
Exotica 2: Pet Shop Simulator is a cozy management game where you design and run your own exotic pet shop. Care for over 70 animals, raise babies, breed rare color variants, customize your store, and manage customers and staff.
Why similar: Economy 20.5%, Building 16.6%, Realistic 15.6%, Simulation 14.4%, Family Friendly 13.4%
- #39 Animal Shelter 2: Prologue
72% matchVery Positive82% of 376 reviews2024
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Welcome back to the heartwarming world of Animal Shelter 2: Prologue! Provide a loving home for every four-legged friend in need – play with them, pet them, even dress them up! Get to know them and find them a loving family. Play with your friends and manage your shelter together in co-op!
Why similar: Realistic 19.1%, Management 17%, Simulation 13.7%, Family Friendly 12%, Economy 11.1%
- #40 Dream Park Story
72% matchVery Positive88% of 143 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Create your own amusement park with a variety of rides, mascots, and activities!
Why similar: Simulation 21.8%, Strategy 18.5%, Economy 13.9%, City Builder 11.6%, Building 11.1%
- #41 My Horse: Bonded Spirits
73% matchMixed47% of 162 reviews2024
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Build a bond with your horse and gain its trust. Develop yours and the horse’s skills. Discover the surrounding open world. Complete tasks and take part in competitions. Rebuild a run-down stud farm!
Why similar: Horses 41.5% ★, Management 9.6%, Realistic 8.2%, Simulation 7.7%, Open World 7.2%
- #42 Little Big Workshop
71% matchVery Positive84% of 3,350 reviews2019
Dev: Mirage Game StudiosPub: HandyGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Manage your workers, stations, machines and create awesome stuff as your little big workshop grows into your dream factory!
Why similar: Management 17.5%, Simulation 15.6%, Economy 15.3%, Strategy 13.4%, Building 13.3%
- #43 Train Station Simulator
74% matchMixed57% of 256 reviews2017
Dev: Appliks Apps Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Train Station Simulator is a station builder and manager game. Create and maintain your dream station! Ride the rails and operate your ultimate grand central empire!
Why similar: Management 24.7%, Simulation 14.3%, Strategy 13%, Economy 10.8%, Building 8%
- #44 Pocket City 2
70% matchVery Positive94% of 128 reviews2025
Dev: Codebrew Games Inc.
Windows · Mac
A city-building game with a unique twist—step inside and experience your city firsthand! Plan roads, zones, and infrastructure while growing your economy, managing resources, and unlocking special buildings. Host events, build mega projects, and watch your city thrive in a dynamic world.
Why similar: Economy 23.2%, Sandbox 18.2%, City Builder 14.1%, Strategy 11.3%, Building 9.5%
- #45 Zoo Empire
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 160 reviews2015
Dev: Enlight Software LimitedPub: Retroism
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 46%
It's a zoo out there, and you're in charge! Go wild with your imagination running the most exotic, fun and exciting zoo ever.
Why similar: Simulation 42.1%, Strategy 38.9%, Casual 19.1%
- #46 United Penguin Kingdom
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 427 reviews2024
Dev: Turquoise Revival GamesPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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: Economy 22%, Management 19%, City Builder 13.2%, Strategy 11.2%, Building 10.5%
- #47 Dinosaur Park – Primeval Zoo
70% matchMixed70% of 202 reviews2022
Dev: upjers
Windows
It’s a sensation: A real t-rex has just hatched from an egg – in YOUR dino zoo game! Create a fantastic animal world teeming with prehistoric creatures and wow your visitors. In this dino game, you’re the proud owner of a dino zoo with numerous attractions.
Why similar: Simulation 32%, City Builder 23%, Cute 16.4%, Casual 15.7%, Atmospheric 13%
- #48 Farm Frenzy: Refreshed
69% matchVery Positive83% of 144 reviews2021
Dev: GameOn ProductionPub: Alawar Casual
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Grow and make resources to trade with the city, care for animals, and build your dream ranch in Alawar's famous Frenzy Farm with a modern twist!
Why similar: Simulation 25%, Management 23.1%, Casual 17.7%, Strategy 9.4%, Cute 9.3%
- #49 Project Hospital
68% matchVery Positive89% of 9,018 reviews2018
Dev: Oxymoron Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 24.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Become an ace doctor, an aspiring architect and a successful manager at the same time. Design your very own hospital, tweak every detail or choose one of the prebuilt scenarios and just jump to the doctor’s duty.
Why similar: Management 19.6%, Economy 14.3%, Sandbox 13%, Building 12.4%, City Builder 12.2%
- #50 Winter Resort Simulator
69% matchVery Positive81% of 894 reviews2019
Dev: Simuverse InteractivePub: Aerosoft GmbH
Windows
Are you ready for the winter? Winter Resort simulator lets you operate detailed Doppelmayr cable cars and snow vehicles such as Pistenbully snowcats. Set in a realistic alpine landscape, you are responsible for managing your ski resort and keeping your guests happy.
Why similar: Economy 22.3%, Management 15.7%, Simulation 15.4%, Realistic 11.7%, Building 7.5%
- #51 Fantastic Haven: Prologue
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 283 reviews2024
Dev: Piece of Cake FabulousPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows
Save fantasy creatures and protect them until releasing them into their natural habitat. Build your shelter, explore the neighboring region, and encounter a series of events.
Why similar: Sandbox 21.9%, City Builder 15.7%, Building 14.9%, Simulation 13.9%, Management 11.1%
- #52 Natural Instincts: European Forest
70% matchMixed47% of 289 reviews2021
Dev: DreamStorm StudiosPub: Games Operators
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Protect the environment, and save it from harm! Give commands to the animals, observe their rituals and help them survive. Face different disasters, react to human presence and help the animal kingdom flourish in this unique, environmental experience!
Why similar: God Game 22.9% ★, Sandbox 17%, Management 15.6%, Strategy 8.6%, Open World 7.8%
- #53 CITYCONOMY: Service for your City
71% matchMixed49% of 440 reviews2015
Dev: Nano Games sp. z o.o.Pub: astragon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Time to clean up! Assume the many jobs of a service company and take care of a vibrant metropolis in the open-world city economy simulation CITYCONOMY.
Why similar: Economy 25.7%, Management 22.3%, Simulation 22.1%, Realistic 12.7%, Open World 11%
- #54 My Horse: Bonded Spirits - Prologue
68% matchMixed59% of 218 reviews2024
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 32%
The Prologue is just part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full version. Build a bond with your horse and gain its trust. Develop yours and the horse’s skills. Discover the surrounding open world. Complete tasks and take part in competitions. Rebuild a run-down stud farm!
Why similar: Horses 40.7% ★, Realistic 10.3%, Simulation 8.3%, Open World 8%, Building 7.1%
- #55 Aquarium Designer
67% matchVery Positive86% of 1,174 reviews2021
Dev: Sigur StudioPub: Games Operators
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Aquarium Designer gives you an opportunity to create the aquarium of your dreams! Become a professional whose job is to design it, build it, and fill it with the various underwater wildlife! All types, all sizes - your creativity is your only limit!
Why similar: Management 20.6%, Realistic 18%, Sandbox 13.8%, Family Friendly 12%, Resource Management 12%
- #56 RollerCoaster Tycoon World™
71% matchMostly Negative25% of 5,847 reviews2016
Dev: Nvizzio CreationsPub: Atari
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
RollerCoaster Tycoon World™ is the newest installment in the legendary RCT franchise. This next-generation theme park simulation and building game includes fan-favorite features along with incredible new advancements!
Why similar: Management 23.7%, Building 21.8%, Sandbox 18.9%, Simulation 17%, Strategy 10.3%
- #57 Ranch Simulator: Build, Hunt, Farm
64% matchMostly Positive79% of 44,721 reviews2023
Dev: Toxic DogPub: Excalibur Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Builder. Farmer. Hunter. Trader. Ranching certainly isn’t your average job. Think you have the skills to turn your family’s rundown homestead into the most prosperous ranch in the valley? Then it’s time to head out into the wilderness in this captivating single and multiplayer open-world simulator.
Why similar: Economy 20.2%, Sandbox 16.7%, Management 15.9%, Simulation 15.2%, Realistic 15.1%
- #58 Park Studio
67% matchMostly Positive71% of 58 reviews2024
Dev: Creye Games
Windows
Create the parks of your dreams in Park Studio! Construct amazing structures, build thrilling rides and decorate your park with an unprecedented level of detail and unmatched realism! What are you waiting for? Get creative!
Why similar: Sandbox 22.2%, Realistic 21.2%, Management 20.3%, Building 19.7%, Simulation 12.4%
- #59 Capybara Spa
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,658 reviews2022
Dev: Cozy Bee Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Build your own capybara spa in this relaxing point and click simulation game! Grow fruits, craft soaps and clean towels to pamper the capybaras during their visit. Furnish the mountain with gardens, baths and decorations to design the best capybara spa!
Why similar: Sandbox 24.3%, Management 21%, Simulation 15.6%, Building 15.1%, Cute 9.8%
- #60 Pets Hotel
66% matchVery Positive83% of 409 reviews2023
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Welcome to Pets Hotel, a place where you can start the business you always dreamed of! Pets Hotel gives you a unique opportunity to build, design, and run a place where pets can feel at home. Cats, dogs, turtles, and many other animals are waiting for you to take care of them!
Why similar: Sandbox 41.5%, Simulation 27.2%, Family Friendly 15.7%, Cute 14.6%, Indie 1%
