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Looking for games like Astrobuilder? Here are top open world role playing recommendations with a economy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Back to Save the Universe, The Kingdom's Merchant or The Economic West.

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  1. BIRTH OF AN EMPIREFrom a single egg hatches the beginning of your galactic empire. Nurture your crew members as they hatch from eggs and grow into capable workers. Train specialized workers to handle engineering, farming, cooking, and maintenance in order to automate the survival and expansion of your space stations. CRAFTING & ECONOMYBuild increasingly complex machinery to automate product… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Back to Save the Universe.

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  2. Roadmap About the GameThe Kingdom's MerchantBuild an empire through trade, not conquest.The Kingdom's Merchant is a deep medieval trading and economic simulation where your greatest weapon is good business. Starting with little more than a single caravan and a handful of coins, you'll travel a living kingdom, discovering settlements, buying and selling goods, expanding your business, and build… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Kingdom's Merchant.

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  3. The Economic West is a vast and immersive western survival open-world game set in the rugged landscape of the 1890s frontier. Players take on the role of settlers, traders, and entrepreneurs, navigating the harsh realities of the Wild West while striving to build their fortunes. Whether you choose to play alone in single-player mode or brave the West with others in a multiplayer world, every decis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Economic West.

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  4. ✅ NGC-404 is for you if you: Enjoy space strategy games with economy, fleets, colonies, and faction conflict Like games where logistics, fuel and supplies matter Want real-time 2D space battles with ship fitting and weapon control Enjoy sandbox campaigns Like managing a small fleet instead of controlling hundreds of units directly Want to explore unknown systems, survey planets, and reco… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NGC-404: Fractured Sector.

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  5. From NothingFrom Nothing is a 2D survival-crafting RPG where you build systems, sustain life, and transform a dead world into a living one. Stranded on a barren moon with limited resources and no clear way home, survival is only the beginning. Gather materials, construct infrastructure, and create the systems needed not just to survive, but to make the world habitable. What starts as a fragile … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to From Nothing.

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  6. Explore an endless procedural universe where every journey can lead to a new discovery, a new danger, or a new opportunity. Mine valuable resources, trade across distant regions, fight ruthless pirates, uncover forgotten locations, and build your own space stations among the stars. Upgrade your ship, expand your influence, and choose your own path through a game built around exploration, commer… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ore Bastards.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 133 reviews

    A space trader & combat sim meets squad-RPG, large scale conquest, choice driven gameplay with fluid & punchy tactical real-time combat set in a dynamic open-world sandbox. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Nomad 2.

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  8. Brewconomy is a cozy yet challenging production-chain management game where you turn raw materials into a thriving business empire. Start small with a single workshop and grow into a network of bustling industries — balancing production, workers, and trade routes. Easy to learn but rewarding to master, every decision shapes the success and scale of your company. Gather & Craft Produce … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brewconomy.

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  9. Canglang ScrollsCanglang Scrolls is a single-player sandbox role-playing game set in a wuxia world. Travel across the map, speak with its people, learn and use martial arts, and engage in turn-based combat. You can also trade, gather resources, build, manage businesses, and attend to all manner of affairs. There are no fixed classes and no single way to complete the game. Your choices will shape … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CangLang Scrolls.

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  10. Welcome to your first step toward building a hosting empire! In the Ping Profit Demo, you’ll start your web hosting journey in a cramped basement with just a few budget servers and limited resources. Master the basics of running a successful hosting business—buy servers, manage heat, keep your customers online, and solve problems before they turn into disasters. But this is just the beginning. T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ping Profit - Internet Tycoon.

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  11. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 12,281 reviews

    Endless Space 2 will put you in the fascinating role of a leader guiding a civilization in making its first steps into the cold depths of interstellar space. You will explore mysterious star systems, discover the secrets of ancient races, develop advanced technologies of unthinkable power, and, of course, encounter new life forms to understand, to court or to conquer. Your story unfolds in a gal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless Space 2.

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  12. Every Crisis Creates OpportunityCrisis Capital is a turn-based economic strategy game where you compete against rival investment firms in a volatile world shaped by wars, disasters, political upheaval, technological breakthroughs, and financial collapse. Build your fortune by investing across global market sectors, predicting the impact of world events, and adapting to constantly changing economi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crisis Capital.

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  13. Roadmap About the GameRule a Living Interstellar Empire Final Vanguard is a real-time with pause 4X grand strategy where your empire is alive, reactive, and fragile. Expansion is only the beginning, your success depends on managing people, resources, and fleets across vast distances, while every choice can strengthen your civilization or expose it to collapse. Shape the Fate of Your People … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Final Vanguard.

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  14. Overview In Stellar Odyssey, Navigate a vast and unpredictable universe. Set in a richly detailed galaxy, you'll pilot your ship through uncharted star systems, exploring unknown worlds, mining valuable resources, and constantly watching your back for other players. Engage in thrilling space combat, survive intense encounters, and stake your claim in the cosmos and leaderboards. Every decision yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stellar Odyssey.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    89% User Score Based on 277 reviews

    Drox Operative is a starship action RPG with warring alien races, fierce space battles, a dynamic, evolving galaxy, and co-op multiplayer. As a Drox Operative it's NOT your job to manage all of those annoying people, build thousands of buildings, play nice with your enemies, or balance the budget. It IS your job to pick the winning side and maybe even help them conquer the galaxy if you're being … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drox Operative.

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  17. Antropico: Colonies is a large-scale space strategy game about building power inside a living galaxy. You begin with a single foothold: an outpost on a hostile world. From there you expand across planets, infrastructure and institutions, shaping not only what you control, but how your authority works. This is not a purely abstract map. You build real structures on real worlds. Placement, geograp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Antropico: Colonies.

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  18. Nexus Legacy is a persistent online space strategy game about rebuilding civilization after the fall of the Nexus. Start with a single planet, develop your economy, expand across the galaxy, research advanced technologies, build fleets, spy on rivals, raid vulnerable worlds, and fight for control of strategic regions. Every planet matters. Every fleet movement has a cost. Every mistake can become… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nexus Legacy.

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  19. Build, Research, and grow your own Car Company from the ground up. Design vehicles, manage production, and make critical decisions to dominate the automotive market. Build Your Automotive EmpireStart with a small factory and limited resources. Design cars, manage production lines, and expand your company into a global automotive empire. Research & InnovationUnlock new technologies an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ultimate Car Company Tycoon.

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  20. This game was made for Linux system any os that  Runs python  Underworld Hustle is an immersive text-based simulation game where players navigate the dangerous world of drug dealing. Set in a gritty urban environment, players take on the role of a budding drug dealer, making strategic decisions to build their empire while managing risks, reputation, and relationships with various factions.Key Fe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Underworld Hustle.

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  21. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    64% User Score Based on 116 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 3 reviews

    Navigate the competitive industrial landscape of vibrant 1980's USA! Make strategic manufacturing decisions, optimize production chains, acquire technologies, and expand your global business network with key contacts. Opportunities await those savvy enough to capitalize on them! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise of Industry 2.

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  22. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 556 reviews

    In the name of the king, you need to build flourishing cities, explore and produce resources, and protect the economy from cheeky bandits. Cities & Resources Resources are scattered across the game map Acquire resources by founding cities You decide building placements; cities manage citizen needs autonomously Cities have their own budget and resources Trade & Funds Cities buy/sell resources and g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Let Them Trade.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 1,802 reviews

    Turn desolate planets into a vast trade empire. Hatch plans. Research game-breaking technologies. Still be done in time for lunch. Enjoy the endless possibilities of a space grand strategy game in 60 minutes flat. Slipways takes the space grand strategy genre and condenses the best parts of it down by throwing away all the micromanagement and the steep learning curve. The result is a game in whic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slipways.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    68% User Score Based on 33,382 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 13 reviews

    Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century. Balance the competing interests in your society and earn your place in the sun in Victoria 3, one of the most anticipated games in Paradox’s history. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Victoria 3.

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  26. Build the most profitable industrial power in orbit and reach the singularity. Space Guild is a single-player sci-fi incremental economy simulator about scaling a tiny operation into a relentless orbital enterprise. Start with a modest crew, reinvest every credit, trade meme coins, unlock specialized operatives, automate production, and transform raw materials into high-value goods for a livi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Guild.

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  27. Mars is open for business. Every corporation begins on an equal footing in Harwell, a singleplayer and multiplayer economic strategy game set on the Red Planet. Build your company, control production, and trade in a dynamic, player-driven economy where shifting supply and demand can lead to vast riches – or drive you into bankruptcy. The goal is simple: Accumulate wealth, outmaneuver your rivals… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HARWELL: Mars Industries.

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  28. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    79% User Score Based on 15,549 reviews

    Deck out your dome with 25 new buildings to give a fresh look to your living, working, and playing quarters. Whether it’s a Stirling Generator or a Spacebar, make sure you spruce up your space to be out of this world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Surviving Mars.

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  29. BUILD, EXPLORE, SURVIVEStep into a dark fantasy sandbox where every decision shapes your settlement and the world around it. Lead your people directly in a breathing open world, balancing exploration, combat, and survival as you carve out your place in a hostile land. Engage with rival settlements through trade, diplomacy, or conflict, while venturing into dangerous regions filled with powerful e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Impurity.

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  30. Amid a war-torn galaxy, alien factions wage endless wars over dwindling resources. You are a salvager bound by debt to a mysterious organization. Illegally acquire abandoned technology and salvaged parts for profit—but choose your buyers carefully, as selling stolen covert technology to rival factions could spark wars that reshape the galaxy's balance of power. KEY FEATURES • Permadeath • Proced… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nova Salvage.

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  31. Dive into economic and strategic mastery with Aporia Interactive's innovative game, Economia: Millennium. Lead your nation as a visionary, navigating the complexities of the 21st-century world in this engaging real-time strategy and economic management experience. Will you lead your nation to unparalleled prosperity, or will you succumb to the challenges of the new millennium? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Economia: Millennium.

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  32. 69%Game Brain Score
    69% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Slipways started out right here on itch.io as a PICO-8 game! If you're looking for that, it's now called Slipways Classic. Note: Itch.io purchases now come with Steam keys, if you'd like to redeem one. Slipways takes the space grand strategy genre and condenses the best parts of it down by throwing away all the micromanagement and the steep learning curve. The result is a unique blend of the str… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slipways.

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  33. Step into a universe where your most creative ideas come to life.Myth-OS is an unprecedented AI-driven sandbox that shatters the boundaries of traditional gaming. Imagine having the infinite possibilities of a Tabletop RPG, guided by a dynamic digital Game Master, perfectly fused with the deep, complex simulation of a Grand Strategy epic. Want to play a JRPG? You can! Want to play a pokemon style… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Myth-OS.

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  34. Sci-Fi Setting & World BuildingIn a distant galaxy, major factions wage fierce wars for stellar dominance. As fleet commanders, players command various combat units and strategize across interstellar battlefields. All Cards Free Simulator All cards are fully unlocked, no gacha or payment required - pure competitive experience. Focus on strategic combat where skill determines victory. Bu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy Card Game.

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  35. Age After Age is a next-generation city-building strategy game focused on logistics, citizen class simulation, and global economics. You begin with nothing but a small pier and a handful of settlers. From there, you must build production chains, satisfy the needs of three unique social classes, expand across handcrafted islands, and influence the world through diplomacy, trade, or domination. Er… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Age After Age.

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  36. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    63% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    Medieval Sandbox RPG: Weave Your Destiny 『The End of History』 is a sandbox-style strategy RPG set in a medieval-inspired world. As the protagonist, you leave your foster parent's home one day and embark on a journey as an unknown wanderer. In a world where the motives of numerous NPCs intertwine, and cooperation and betrayal collide, you become a part of this world and can live freely as you c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The End of History.

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  37. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 567 reviews

    Imagine Earth is a real-time simulation game. Whole planets become your playground and keep the excitement going with strategy and puzzle element. Build up huge civilizations and deal with the self-inflicted climate change. It all depends on your individual development plans and growth management abilities. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Imagine Earth.

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  38. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    76% User Score Based on 444 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 4 reviews

    Unexplored 2: The Wayfarer's Legacy is a roguelite action-RPG and prodigious sequel to the critically acclaimed indie gem, Unexplored. Leave the Dungeon of Doom behind and venture into a vast, wondrous world as you embark on a heroic quest to destroy the mysterious Staff of Yendor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unexplored 2: The Wayfarer's Legacy.

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  39. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    69% User Score Based on 1,044 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Be prepared to conquer the Wild West on rails! Mount and design your very own train with plenty of detailed equipment, hire a loyal, bold and selfless crew and travel through the dangerous Wild West. Find your way by cleverly using your resources and by shipping goods and passengers. Solve problems your own way, either through diplomacy, violence or bribery. Explore the dangerous life, the accur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bounty Train.

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  40. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 7,900 reviews

    Kingdom Reborn is a city-builder with multiplayer and open world. Guide your citizens. Grow from a tiny village to a prosperous city. Upgrade your houses and technology through eras. With multiplayer, you can cooperate or compete in real-time with your friends in the same open world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdoms Reborn.

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  41. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    84% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    The world has ended, but life moves on. Your home is a wasteland scoured by winds blowing in from a caustic sea. Most large mammals are extinct, and insects have filled their roles. You are a merchant traveling this land in search of profit. Each character you play starts with a randomly generated history and traits. And eventually, each character's career will come to an end — whether through su… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desolation Tycoon.

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  42. Starlorn is a modern tribute to classic BBS-era space trading games, rebuilt and designed as a 24/7 multiplayer experience. Build a hidden empire in a living online galaxy where becoming powerful makes you a target. Starlorn is a persistent online multiplayer space sandbox about rising from a fragile new captain to a feared force in a galaxy at war. Start with a small ship, limited resource… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starlorn: Rise of the Awakened.

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  43. Early Access AvailableWorld Order: Global Power is in active development. Play now and shape the future of the game through your decisions and feedback. Take control of a nation and navigate a complex geopolitical landscape where every action has consequences. Manage your economy, diplomacy, military, laws, and internal stability while responding to dynamic global events. New systems, features, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World Order: Global Power.

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  44. Space is big. Really big. And nobody's going to hold your hand out here. Outer Empires drops you into a persistent, player-driven galaxy with nothing but a starter ship and whatever ambition you brought with you.  What you do next is up to you.  Run trade routes between stations.  Hunt pirates ... or become one.  Stake a claim on a colony and build it into a hub of commerce.  Form alliances and w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outer Empires 2.

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  45. Embark on a captivating journey through the medieval realm of Barter & Blades, where you'll rise to legendary status as a master trader in this immersive simulation game. Join the Guild of Mercantile Adventurers and seize the opportunity to traverse a vast kingdom, accumulate wealth, and forge your reputation as a shrewd negotiator and astute merchant.OverviewStep into the boots of a fledgling… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Barter & Blades.

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  46. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Welcome to the Project: WA Demo! Experience the first steps of our city-building RPG adventure! This early demo showcases the foundational gameplay, focusing on base-building and strategy as you work to bring light back to a world on the brink of darkness. While this demo doesn’t include AI-driven features, we’re planning to introduce them in the full version. AI will play a central role in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project: WA.

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  47. Forge Humanity's Foothold in an Alien GalaxyStep into the boots of a lone entrepreneur in a unique 2D top-down trading simulation where the vast, procedurally generated galaxy is your greatest challenge. You're not a conquering hero, but a vital pioneer, tasked with carving out humanity's very first economic foothold amidst ancient, powerful alien empires. This isn't about grand invasions or epic … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trade Anchor.

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  48. A Fast Cyberpunk Deckbuilder Where Every Run Plays DifferentlyCyberDeck is a roguelike deckbuilder about making sharp decisions under pressure. Choose your route, draft new cards, install powerful chrome, adapt to random enemies, and build a deck that can survive the city. Every run starts a new puzzle. The map, rewards, enemies, and upgrade paths change each time you play. Every turn asks for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CyberDeck: The Cyberpunk Roguelike Deckbuilder.

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  49. Archipeo – Build. Expand. Dominate the Seas.Shape your own island empire in Archipeo, a retro-inspired city builder and real-time strategy game. Starting from a single island in a vast, procedurally generated ocean world, you’ll build sprawling cities, automate resource hauling, and command fleets to prove your influence across a living archipelago. Inspired by classics like Anno and The Settlers… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Archipeo.

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  50. Station Commander is an economy strategy game that has you take control of a futuristic space station. Your goal is to build ships, gather resources, and trade with neighboring planets to upgrade your station and ships. Upgrading your station gives you access to better ships and ship abilities. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Station Commander.

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