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Games like Escape the Grind

Games like Escape the Grind

Looking for games like Escape the Grind? Here are top casual management recommendations with a economy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Timeflow – Life Sim, This Grand Life or Life Inc..

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  1. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization
    87% User Score Based on 204 reviews

    In this simulator you will learn how to turn your time into money. Investment basics meet time management. Your goal is to make your dream come true. You can make a career, buy real estate, run business, trade stocks, become a blogger, or make a fortune on an art market. Study, network, and plan your time for all of it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Timeflow – Life Sim.

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  2. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 368 reviews

    In This Grand Life, you create a character, manage their finances and help them achieve their goals. Cruise your way through life with a silver spoon, or struggle endlessly to find employment as a convicted felon. You cannot control your past, but you can change your future. What choices will you make? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This Grand Life.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    YOUR LIFE. YOUR EMPIRE. YOUR LEGACY.You're 16. Broke. Living at your parents' house. No degree. No connections. No safety net. Sound familiar? Life Inc. drops you into the ultimate financial sandbox where EVERY choice matters. Will you grind your way up the corporate ladder? Flip properties like a real estate mogul? Build a business empire from scratch? Or gamble it all on the stock market? The… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Life Inc..

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  4. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    89% User Score Based on 185 reviews

    This Grand Life 2 seeks to answer the question, "What would life be like as a ____ living in ____?"With a unique character preferences system and an inflation-driven economy, the game simulates the financial experience of different people in the modern world. Features Colony Sim-Style Management - Set priorities for your characters and watch them fulfill their desires. You make the important decis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This Grand Life 2.

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  7. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    74% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Build your empire from a basement. Trade stocks, run companies, date, raise kids, dodge the SEC, and retire a legend — or go broke trying. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SELF MADE: Investment Life Sim.

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  8. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    93% User Score Based on 161 reviews

    What is Wall $treet Raider? Wall Street Raider is the deepest stock market simulation in gaming history you've never heard of. It's been in active development since 1986. Originally a DOS classic, it evolved through the Windows era and is now being fully remastered for a new generation of Raiders. Take control of powerful corporations, trade futures and options, and dive into crypto. Build billi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wall Street Raider.

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  12. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    85% User Score Based on 6,798 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

    Democracy 4 lets you take the role of President / Prime minister, govern the country (choosing its policies, laws and other actions), and both transform the country as you see fit, while trying to retain enough popularity to get re-elected... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Democracy 4.

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  13. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    85% User Score Based on 1,084 reviews

    Computer Tycoon is an indie business strategy game about Computer Evolution. Start your company in the 70s. Invent until 2034, create the best hardware and operating system, upgrade your infrastructure and handle your marketing! Promote games, rule the global market and become an immortal! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Computer Tycoon.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 980 reviews

    GearCity is an Automobile Manufacturing Business Simulator. The player will need to Design chassis, engines, transmissions, and vehicles. Manage production lines, supplies, prices, and employees. Build factories and distribution branches. Set marketing and racing budgets, and most importantly stay profitable. All while hundreds of AI marques attempt to do the same thing. Armed with a realistic e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GearCity.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 801 reviews

    The business simulator Plutocracy gives you the chance to become wealthy and powerful to take control over the America. Join the race with the first billionaires and squeeze them out of the market. Use your brilliant mind and indomitable will to do it or dirty methods of a competitive struggle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plutocracy.

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  18. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 989 reviews

    No Time to Relax is a life simulation game where up to 4 players online or locally compete against each other in the ultimate game of life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Time to Relax.

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  19. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 852 reviews

    What could be better than having a million? Have a Billion? But this will not give you all power over the world. Your goal is not to make a lot of money - but to start printing them. Become a Federal Reserve System and you become greatest! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evil Bank Manager.

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  20. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    84% User Score Based on 1,532 reviews

    King of Retail is a store management simulation game, where you as the owner of a new store must make the right decisions to make your store thrive and bring you the big bucks. Can you handle the pressure, or will you fail miserably in a big bankruptcy? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King of Retail.

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  21. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 770 reviews

    You are the founder of your video game company. The starting point belongs to you, in your garage, or think big instead of small by acquiring your first local. At the end of the day, your decisions will make your studio a success and will mark the Video Game History. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to City Game Studio.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    75% User Score Based on 671 reviews

    A city building game that let you create a micro-nation from scratch and experiment with your own political ideals. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Citystate.

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  27. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 589 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

    The Executive is a sandbox business simulation game that lets you rewrite the history of Hollywood from the 1970s to today. As the founder of a scrappy production company, you’ll produce the movies you’ve always dreamed of, manage ambitious franchises, and build a studio that rivals the industry’s greatest. Navigate the challenges of the movie business, outmaneuver your competition, and decide whe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Executive Movie Industry Tycoon.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, humor
    76% User Score Based on 161 reviews

    Teller Office & Customer Service: Stay AlertManage deposits, withdrawals, and account openings while staying vigilant. Watch out for counterfeit money, customers requesting more than their account balance, and other suspicious transactions. Verify information carefully and make smart decisions to protect your bank from fraud and losses. Hiring System: Build Your TeamInterview candidates wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bank Simulator.

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  30. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 25,053 reviews
    Critic Score 89%Based on 3 reviews

    In Game Dev Tycoon you replay the history of the gaming industry by starting your own video game development company in the 80s. Create best selling games. Research new technologies and invent new game types. Become the leader of the market and gain worldwide fans. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Game Dev Tycoon.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    83% User Score Based on 415 reviews

    Little Lives is a life-sim game. Balance your time between your career, education and relationships as you explore the town of Littleton. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Lives.

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  32. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    81% User Score Based on 3,086 reviews

    Startup Company is a business simulation sandbox game where you’re the CEO of a new company. Your job is to build your very own website and compete against the largest tech giants on the planet! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Startup Company.

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  33. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    98% User Score Based on 1,345 reviews

    A simulator of a businessman on the Japanese stock market in the 80s and 90s. Chill, catch a retro vibe, and watch your profits grow in the text-based game STONKS-9800. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STONKS-9800: Stock Market Simulator.

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  34. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 324 reviews

    You are a gamer. Play games, stream for fans, compete with the best and become famous or just chill out. Your story will either end in great success or epic failure. Is this even real life? Welcome home! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gamer Career Tycoon.

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  36. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    80% User Score Based on 183 reviews

    Citizen of Rome - Dynasty Ascendant is a family/Dynasty life sim set in the Roman Republic. You get to see how life was in the Ancient Republic, participate in their various customs, festivals and Ludi / sporting competitions, while raising a family and moving up in the social and economic hierarchy in the Republic. You can educate your children, marry them off, sponsor their elections and m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Citizen of Rome - Dynasty Ascendant.

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  37. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    83% User Score Based on 172 reviews

    Make the right moves and become World Chess Champion! Develop your skills and opening repertoire in this chess player management game. Apply the right strategy to win matches and climb the rating ladder to become the best chess player the world has ever seen. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Master of Chess.

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  41. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    82% User Score Based on 665 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 2 reviews

    The 24th release of Out of the Park Developments' award-winning sports strategy franchise. Officially licensed by MLB, the MLB Players Inc., and KBO. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out of the Park Baseball 24.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    74% User Score Based on 9,336 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 1 reviews

    Democracy is a government simulation game. The player plays as if they are the president or prime minister of a democratic government. The player must introduce and alter policies in seven areas - tax, economy, welfare, foreign policy, transport, law and order and public services. Each policy has an effect on the happiness of various voter groups, as well as affecting factors such as crime and air… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Democracy 3.

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  44. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 1,604 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 5 reviews

    Academia : School Simulator is a management game that lets you design, construct, and manage the high school of your dreams! As the school Principal, watch your students as they get bullied, find love, flunk exams, and basically just try to get through the roller-coaster ride that is high school. Will you offer the best teachers and facilities or cheap out and build giant classrooms with a 1:100 s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Academia: School Simulator.

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  46. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 7,690 reviews

    Big Ambitions is a revolutionary role-playing business sim. Go from nothing to the biggest entrepreneur in New York by opening small businesses or slowly building huge corporations any way you like. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Big Ambitions.

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  47. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    51% User Score Based on 241 reviews

    Show your artistic side! Create your own medieval settlement in the My Little Farmies tycoon. Build artisan workshops and production sites. Trade with fruit, vegetables and cereals. Download My Little Farmies now! Manage a medieval settlement and help the villagers prosper in this free online farming game. Grow your crops, breed animals, develop trades and discover new quests and activities as yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Little Farmies.

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  48. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    83% User Score Based on 4,132 reviews

    Production line is the new car factory management/simulation/tycoon game that pushes your organisational and entrepreneurship skills to the limit. Can you build the ultimate optimised, free-flowing car production line whilst beating the competition and still turn a profit? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Production Line.

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  49. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    55% User Score Based on 76 reviews

    Every door in this town owes you money. Rent Due is a first-person landlord sim where the property empire doesn't run itself. You run it. Answer the phone, buy your first trailer, furnish it room by room, and put it on the market. Then do the part other games skip: meet the applicants face to face, hand over the keys, and knock on doors when the rent comes due. Build the portfolio Start with $8, 0… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rent Due.

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  50. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, music
    91% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Welcome to Grand Mall Simulator — an engaging economic simulator where you take on the role of managing your very own shopping mall. Start with a small store and gradually turn it into a true retail giant. Choose your product range, set prices, monitor customer satisfaction, and strike a balance between profit and reputation: overpriced goods can bring in more income but may drive customers away.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grand MALL Simulator.

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