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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Strategy, Simulation, Indie, City Builder.

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Outwit the opposition in this competitive multiplayer base-builder. Wield potent player powers, build nefarious illegal buildings, and crush the competition, all in a no-holds-barred attempt to expand across the solar system and be the last colony standing.

Reviews: 7 user reviews — 86% — of 7 reviews
Released: 2019-10-19
Developer: Plungerhorse Studios Inc.
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchMostly Negative40% of 198 reviews2017
    Dev: T4 InteractivePub: tinyBuild
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    As a new Manager, build a happy community and trade with other races... for profit. Yes, that's right, we need their happiness so we can power up our portals. The Lings, your workers, will obey you and help you with your village. But beware, they can cause a lot of problems too.

    Why similar: Strategy 29.7%, Simulation 29.4%, City Builder 28.5%, Indie 12.5%

  2. #2 Forebearers
    96% matchMixed48% of 109 reviews2019
    Dev: Sandspire Interactive
    Windows

    This city-building strategy game puts you as the chieftain of a tribe driven away from their homeland. Now you must rebuild and defend your tribe from both the elements and your old enemies.

    Why similar: City Builder 44.9%, Strategy 24.1%, Simulation 21.4%, Indie 9.6%

  3. #3 Prosperity
    95% matchMostly Positive71% of 101 reviews2018
    Dev: Persera Software Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Take on the role of leading a camp of weary peasants, make strategic decisions to fight for survival against the elements. If you're capable, the camp will grow into a settlement, and then a hamlet. Do you have what it takes to grow it into a city?

    Why similar: Strategy 32.9%, Simulation 29.9%, City Builder 23.8%, Indie 13.4%

  4. #4 Bastide
    94% matchMostly Positive73% of 346 reviews2020
    Dev: MedievalNexus
    Windows

    Bastide is a 13th-century city-building strategy game where you lead a village of peasants toward survival and prosperity. You must contend with bandits, starvation, disease, and brutal winters as you work to develop your settlement into a fortified town.

    Why similar: City Builder 33.7%, Strategy 30%, Simulation 26.1%, Indie 10.2%

  5. #5 City Life 2008
    94% matchVery Positive81% of 244 reviews2008
    Dev: Monte CristoPub: Focus Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    Construct the city of the 21st Century with City Life! City Life 2008 Edition is a next-generation City Builder. Its 3D game engine provides a level of detail and animation unprecedented in the City Builder genre, with total freedom of construction.

    Why similar: City Builder 41%, Strategy 30%, Simulation 29%

  6. #6 Squirrel Forest
    90% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Squadrant Games
    Windows

    Deforestation is an apocalypse for squirrels. Only a few trees are left standing. Squirrels are put in danger and forced to act. Two brothers Zen and Ven decide to restore harmony in the forest by uniting fellow survivors and embarking on a journey to replant the forest. They need you to help them!

    Why similar: Strategy 36.9%, Simulation 35.2%, Indie 15.3%, City Builder 12.5%

  7. #7 SugarMill
    93% matchMixed50% of 78 reviews2019
    Dev: Aatlantis Code
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    SugarMill comes to break the rules of village building simulation. Get ready to deal with food expiration, thirst, real-world measurements, and transportation of goods with horse-drawn carriages.

    Why similar: City Builder 34.2%, Strategy 27.8%, Simulation 26.6%, Indie 11.4%

  8. #8 Town of Honor
    89% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Craftsoft
    Windows

    “Town of Honor” is a town-building simulation game with roguelike elements set in a remote rural town. As mayor, you must construct buildings, produce and process resources, keep residents happy, and win regular elections.

    Why similar: City Builder 40.7%, Strategy 27.6%, Simulation 27.3%, Indie 4.5%

  9. #9 Distant Kingdoms
    91% matchMixed44% of 303 reviews2021
    Dev: Orthrus Studios
    Windows

    A unique blend of City Building, Social Management, Exploration and Adventure gameplay, Distant Kingdoms brings a rich fantasy world to life. Help the Humans, Dwarves, Elves and Orcs of Talam, begin anew in the fabled land of Ineron.

    Why similar: City Builder 47.5%, Simulation 22.2%, Strategy 21%, Indie 9.3%

  10. #10 Constructor Plus
    91% matchVery Positive89% of 454 reviews2019
    Dev: System 3
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    Constructor Plus is the definitive building simulation for the modern day tycoon. Build your dream town full of crackpot undesirables, businesses, and quirky tenants whilst fending off your rivals in the eagerly awaited sequel to Constructor HD. With almost 3 times more content, building just got bigger!

    Why similar: City Builder 32%, Strategy 30.4%, Simulation 27.4%, Indie 10.2%

  11. #11 Villagers
    92% matchMixed53% of 342 reviews2016
    Dev: bumblebee.Pub: Avanquest Software Publishing Ltd
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Villagers is a beautifully illustrated and richly detailed town-building game where you build a thriving community using the people and resources around you. Success or failure depends on your ability to create a town that can grow and prosper, and overcome the harsh realities of medieval life!

    Why similar: City Builder 42.6%, Strategy 25.9%, Simulation 23.3%, Indie 8.1%

  12. #12 温室之城(Glass City : The Dust)
    85% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Intellicentrum
    Windows

    Glass City : The Dust is a distinctive sim game. Control your character, trying to survival in a glasshouse, making profit from planting, crafting, and so on. Competing with AI, and trying to make the population of city grow, keep the people from contacting deadly germs.

    Why similar: City Builder 40%, Strategy 25.6%, Simulation 24%, Indie 10.4%

  13. #13 Space Station Alpha
    89% matchMixed46% of 78 reviews2015
    Dev: NuclearFirecracker
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6 minMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 32%

    Build and manage a space station in the outer reaches of space. The challenges will be many, oxygen will escape through every tiny hole in the hull, you'll contend with asteroid showers and nebulous alien blobs.

    Why similar: City Builder 34.1%, Simulation 28.9%, Strategy 26.3%, Indie 10.7%

  14. #14 PlayFortress
    88% matchMixed50% of 16 reviews2016
    Dev: PlayFortress
    Windows

    PlayFortress is a castle building game where the player controls characters such as the Lord, Master Mason and Engineer, using them to construct elaborate castle fortifications and settlements whilst managing their economy.

    Why similar: Strategy 33.9%, Simulation 31.7%, City Builder 25.2%, Indie 9.2%

  15. #15 BIGHARDSUN
    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Pavel Smushkovich
    Windows

    You were exiled to an old castle in the desert. Command people, monitor their condition, explore, improve the castle, and make tough decisions - all to survive! And while you're struggling with the hottest summer, the temperature is only rising, and the storms won't subside.

    Why similar: Strategy 42.7%, Simulation 39.9%, Indie 17.4%

  16. #16 Metropolis
    86% match9 user reviews11% of 9 reviews2018
    Dev: Studio by the Bay
    Windows

    Metropolis - The Ultimate City Simulator. In a game of construction, politics and real estate, build and manage your city to become the most liveable city in the world.

    Why similar: Strategy 34.4%, City Builder 33.5%, Simulation 32.1%

  17. #17 The Parchment - For The Realm
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: PatuTec
    Windows

    The Parchment is a turn-based strategie game, pitting different houses against each other in the fight for the crown. Use diplomacy, intrigue, trade and your military to subjugate other houses into vassalship or wipe them from history altogether.

    Why similar: Strategy 42.7%, Simulation 39.9%, Indie 17.4%

  18. #18 Agenda
    84% matchMixed44% of 50 reviews2016
    Dev: Exordium Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Agenda is a strategy simulation game in which you control a world-wide independent agency with a set goal of world domination. Try to claim your global influence through the power of your allies and covert operations such as assassinations, bribery or fraud.

    Why similar: Strategy 43.5%, Simulation 38.8%, Indie 17.7%

  19. #19 Rasen no Sora
    83% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2019
    Dev: Gorilla Cafe
    Windows

    "Spiral Universe" "Space Fleet x Character Game" Battle of Delusion Fleet.

    Why similar: Strategy 43.5%, Simulation 39.4%, Indie 17.2%

  20. #20 Soviet City
    84% matchMixed59% of 111 reviews2016
    Dev: chickeninthecornstudio
    Windows

    Soviet City is a game made up of quick game plays, where building and control is essential. We take a lot from classic city builders. The player takes the role of mayor of the city. Soviet law and economy have their own laws. Every building influences a terror bar. Be careful, because excessive terror level leads to a rebellion.

    Why similar: Strategy 30.8%, City Builder 30.4%, Simulation 26.3%, Indie 12.6%

  21. #21 DarkSpace 暗宇战纪
    82% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2019
    Dev: BlackSpace Games
    Windows

    DarkSpace is an old school turn-based tactics game in space with fully customizable ship refitting system, to let players experiment and define the unit's key stats and functionality. Your ship design will give you much more strategy options that you can only imagine but never try before.

    Why similar: Strategy 43.5%, Simulation 38.8%, Indie 17.7%

  22. #22 冒险公会 Adventurer Guild
    82% matchMixed49% of 35 reviews2018
    Dev: DyingCatPub: INDIEGAMES.CN
    Windows

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    Why similar: Strategy 43.5%, Simulation 38.8%, Indie 17.7%

  23. #23 Buy Low Sell High
    81% matchMixed53% of 17 reviews2018
    Dev: Red Fox Studios
    Windows

    Buy Low Sell High is a stock market game made to be easy to learn, fast-paced, and fun. The goal is to make as much money as you can starting with just $5,000. Good luck, have fun!

    Why similar: Strategy 42.7%, Simulation 39.9%, Indie 17.4%

  24. #24 Initiative
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Indelve
    Windows · Mac

    Initiative is an Aerospace Company Manager. Build and grow your aerospace company on Earth and be the first to establish a self-sustainable colony on Mars.

    Why similar: Strategy 42.7%, Simulation 39.9%, Indie 17.4%

  25. #25 ポエニ戦争 地中海の稲妻
    79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2019
    Dev: 白新社
    Windows · Mac

    第二次ポエニ戦争を舞台とするストラテジーゲーム。

    Why similar: Strategy 42.7%, Simulation 39.9%, Indie 17.4%

  26. #26 The President
    80% matchMostly Negative31% of 13 reviews2018
    Dev: Mario Scarfone
    Windows · Mac

    The President is a political simulator. Nobody knows what leading the Nation really means.

    Why similar: Strategy 42.7%, Simulation 39.9%, Indie 17.4%

  27. #27 Twisty Tumble (VR)
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Pixel After Pixel
    Windows

    It's a tricky puzzle game in Virtual Reality. Chill out in the calm, hypnotic undersea environment, and challenge your mind to reassemble the pyramids!

    Why similar: Strategy 42.7%, Simulation 39.9%, Indie 17.4%

  28. #28 Prison Planet
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: SpringloadedPub: Springloaded
    Windows

    Intergalactic prison building adventure! Design and build your own intergalactic space-prison!

    Why similar: Strategy 42.5%, Simulation 39.7%, Indie 17.8%

  29. #29 我是院长 - 模拟经营医院游戏
    76% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2019
    Dev: XGame
    Windows

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  30. #30 Rise of Man
    78% matchVery Negative18% of 147 reviews2017
    Dev: Darkcross Games
    Windows · Mac

    Rise of Man is a pre historic strategy game with city building and survival elements. Can you guide your people through the ages and conquer all the challenges ahead of them.

    Why similar: Strategy 42.7%, Simulation 39.9%, Indie 17.4%

  31. #31 BusinessMan
    77% matchMixed45% of 20 reviews2017
    Dev: SugGames
    Windows

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    Why similar: Strategy 42.7%, Simulation 39.9%, Indie 17.4%

  32. #32 MULE Returns
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Kotori Studios LtdPub: Comma 8 Studios
    Windows

    MULE is a ridiculously fun and addictive strategy game that combines real-time and turn-based styles as you battle for land and resources on a newly colonized planet. The game is easy to grasp but provides great depth of game-play.

    Why similar: Strategy 42.3%, Simulation 39.6%, Indie 18.1%

  33. #33 Space Battle Core
    66% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Korion
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: Strategy 42.9%, Simulation 40.1%, Indie 16.9%

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    75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
    Dev: Globe GuysPub: Octopus 8 Studios Ltd
    Windows

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    Why similar: Strategy 42.7%, Simulation 39.9%, Indie 17.4%

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    75% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2019
    Dev: Armoured Beans
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: Strategy 42.7%, Simulation 39.9%, Indie 17.4%

  36. #36 Creation and Conquest:The Future War
    74% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2019
    Dev: Noelone
    Windows

    Players need to design their own DIY Infantrys, Vehicles, and even Aircraft. In the game through DIY It can create hundreds and thousands type of combat units, according to the opponent's tactics, research and development of restraint of the opponent's weapons is the key to victory.

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  37. #37 Solar Collector
    76% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2017
    Dev: Emily Peregrine
    Windows · Mac

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    Why similar: Strategy 42.7%, Simulation 39.9%, Indie 17.4%

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    64% matchMixed57% of 21 reviews2024
    Dev: KANNADE
    Windows

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    Why similar: Strategy 42.1%, Simulation 40.7%, Indie 17.2%

  39. #39 Way of Defector
    73% matchMixed55% of 58 reviews2017
    Dev: Dev Arc
    Windows

    In Way of Defector you experience the process of a North Korean defector escaping to China and arriving in South Korea. You must overcome starvation and break through the surveillance of the Public Security Officers to find the broker who knows the way to get to South Korea and safely arrive at the destination.

    Why similar: Strategy 42.7%, Simulation 39.9%, Indie 17.4%

  40. #40 Virtual Robots - Robot programming simulator
    73% match6 user reviews0% of 6 reviews2017
    Dev: Cold-Dark Software™
    Windows

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    Why similar: Strategy 42.7%, Simulation 39.9%, Indie 17.4%

  41. #41 Colony Prospector
    71% matchPositive83% of 23 reviews2018
    Dev: Colonial Life
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Colony Prospecting - the most profitable occupation on Earth, or the quickest way to bankruptcy. That's if the aliens don't kill you first.

    Why similar: Strategy 42.7%, Simulation 39.9%, Indie 17.4%

  42. #42 Wisdom of War
    73% matchMostly Negative38% of 16 reviews2017
    Dev: Yang Sun
    Windows

    Wisdom of War is a real-time strategy game with unique style. Different from general real-time strategy game, the game only needs to operate a hero for various activities. This greatly reduces the demands for hands’ operation speed in traditional real-time strategy game so that players can focus on strategy application.

    Why similar: Strategy 42.7%, Simulation 39.9%, Indie 17.4%

  43. #43 Config Wars
    74% matchNo user reviews2019
    Dev: DaRa Games
    Windows

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    Why similar: Strategy 42.7%, Simulation 39.9%, Indie 17.4%

  44. #44 Roll Out
    72% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2017
    Dev: Qor Concept Entertainment Inc.
    Windows

    Claims that the world is ending are as old as human history. This time they're real, and it's time to get out. It won't be easy though. Armed with a massive truck and a handful of supplies, you will guide your crew through the hazards and obstacles, trying to make it away from the calamity that's hot on your heels!

    Why similar: Strategy 42.7%, Simulation 39.9%, Indie 17.4%

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    58% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2026
    Dev: hans-juergen mueller
    Windows

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    Why similar: City Builder 34.7%, Simulation 31.1%, Strategy 30.2%, Indie 4.1%

  46. #46 Onslaught: Armoured Assault
    69% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2020
    Dev: Lazy Friday Studio
    Windows

    Survive the endless onslaught of space, as you create your fleet to take down aliens, pirates and the unknown.

    Why similar: Strategy 42.4%, Simulation 39.7%, Indie 17.9%

  47. #47 TinyWar high-speed
    70% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2018
    Dev: Masakazu YanaiPub: Rutenn no oheya
    Windows

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    Why similar: Strategy 42.7%, Simulation 39.9%, Indie 17.4%

  48. #48 Station Commander
    71% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2017
    Dev: Technically Competent
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Station Commander is a super-indie space engineering game. Players try to destroy a planet and its inhabitants by modifying a space station. Tune your station's heat and performance, and burn the enemy homeworld.

    Why similar: Strategy 42.7%, Simulation 39.9%, Indie 17.4%

  49. #49 SimCity™ 3000 Unlimited
    60% matchVery Positive85% of 706 reviews2024
    Dev: MaxisPub: Electronic Arts
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 32%

    SimCity 3000 Unlimited brings you the classic strategy gaming of SimCity 3000 with all-new scenarios that open up a whole world of city planning and building possibilities! The thrills of the classic SimCity 3000 are here again!

    Why similar: City Builder 43.8%, Simulation 30.2%, Strategy 25.9%

  50. #50 三国宏图(Great Cause Of The Three Kingdoms)
    69% matchMixed54% of 35 reviews2019
    Dev: happyzzy.com
    Windows

    "Great Cause Of The Three Kingdoms" is a strategy game based on the strategy of war and combined with simulation operation (SLG). Players will control the power of the Three Kingdoms during the game, and lead the Three Kingdoms to conquer the Three Kingdoms (or even Asia).

    Why similar: Strategy 43.8%, Simulation 39.2%, Indie 17.1%

  51. #51 Climatic Survival: Northern Storm
    68% match6 user reviews33% of 6 reviews2019
    Dev: Johannes Förth
    Windows · Linux

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    Why similar: Strategy 43.8%, Simulation 39.1%, Indie 17.1%

  52. #52 Mogo Invasion
    70% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2017
    Dev: He Wenjie
    Windows

    Only thing that you, as the lord, have to do, is defense! defense!! defense!!!

    Why similar: Strategy 43.5%, Simulation 38.7%, Indie 17.8%

  53. #53 Ethics Empire
    55% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
    Dev: Nullgrid Studios
    Windows

    Become the richest business owner in this strategy-based simulator, choose your playstyle trying to balance ethics and profits in this chaotic low poly world. Will you keep your ethical businesses thriving or will you let it all crumble down for a quick buck?

    Why similar: Strategy 31.4%, City Builder 28.8%, Simulation 25.5%, Capitalism 10.4%, Indie 3.9%

  54. #54 Narco Tycoon
    57% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: TBDPub: SIG Publishing
    Windows

    Narco Tycoon is a simulation game about building a drug empire. Manage and develop your own drug factories. Employ the best people in the "industry" and invest in new technologies. Influence local politics, destroy your rivals or take over their business. Become the real Drug Lord!

    Why similar: Strategy 43.1%, Simulation 39.6%, Indie 17.3%

  55. #55 Haunted Hotel: Stay in the Light
    69% matchMostly Negative31% of 16 reviews2017
    Dev: JRad Games
    Windows

    Try to survive three nights in Haunted Hotel: Stay in the Light. Control a hotel security system to drive out the evil forces that are killing your guests. Rationalize electrical energy as it will not last all night.

    Why similar: Strategy 43.8%, Simulation 39.2%, Indie 17.1%

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