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Looking for games like GameDev Empire? Here are top simulation recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with City Game Studio, Mad Games Tycoon 2 or Mad Games Tycoon.

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  1. 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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  2. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    93% User Score Based on 3,583 reviews

    Build and design your own game studio Starting in any year between 1976 and 2020, begin building your dream game company. With every passing year you will need to research new technologies and features, develop or license better game engines, and make the decisions necessary to go from a small garage studio to an industry dominating mega company. Prepare to release your next hit game on home conso… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mad Games Tycoon 2.

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  3. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    89% User Score Based on 2,578 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 5 reviews

    Form your own game studio set in the early 1980s in a small garage. Develop your own game ideas, create a team and develop megahit video games. Research new technologies, train your staff and upgrade your office space, going from a lowly garage to a huge building. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mad Games Tycoon.

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  4. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    74% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Create and sell games, gain fame and wealth, research new technologies, hire employees, upgrade your office, manage taxes and salaries, take loans if needed, and compete with 5000 companies. Experience the thrill of running your own studio in Game Builder Tycoon. Design standout games by selecting key elements like art, features, quests, dialogue, music, level, and world design. Assign tasks to c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Game Builder Tycoon.

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  5. 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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  6. FOLLOW US X: @Infini_Fun About the GameHave you ever dreamed of creating a game masterpiece that defines an era, or moves millions of players? Have you ever imagined standing shoulder-to-shoulder with gaming legends, carving your own name into the annals of gaming history? Welcome to Star of Games, a deeply immersive simulation management game centered around game development. Here, you'll st… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star of Games.

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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 9,910 reviews

    Construct and design buildings for optimal working conditions. Hire people to design and release software, so you can defeat the simulated competition and take over their businesses. Manage and educate your employees to make sure they are skilled and satisfied with their job. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Software Inc..

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  12. Ready to dive into the thrilling world of the gaming industry? In "Game Dream Journey", you'll start from the dawn of game consoles in 1976, personally participating in and witnessing every revolution and rise of the gaming industry. Grow from an unknown small workshop to a pivotal industry giant, step by step! --- Start from scratch and build your game empire with your own hands!… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 游戏梦之路 / game dream journey.

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  13. Construct your dream brewery, kraft the best tasting brew, build a brewing empire! Start from humble beginnings in your garage with simple equipment and the support of your friends and family. Experiment with different ingredients to create the best tasting recipe. Gain popularity and expand your business to larger buildings, hire employees, unlock new ingredients and bigger equipment. Grow and gr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Draught Kraft.

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  14. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    70% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Rise from a cunning strategist to a powerful ruler. Master economic warfare, manipulate global events, and build industries or armies to conquer the world. Every decision in this modern Grand Strategy game shapes your ascent to power—will you rise through wealth or force?In Trade Conquest, wealth is your weapon, and the world is your battlefield. This modern Grand Strategy and 4X game challenges y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trade Conquest.

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  16. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, atmosphere
    41% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    A cyberpunk advertising tycoon game. Explore a massive procedural city, and plaster your adverts all over it. Float around cyberspace and post links online. Watch the economy of the city evolve with the effects of your decisions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AdvertCity.

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  17. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    67% User Score Based on 27 reviews

     SEX SHOP SIMULATOR: SINFUL GIRLS Say NO to pre rendered scenes! Are you ready to experience the hot scenes in real time? Under the neon lights, be ready to create an empire of desire! Interact with 5+ girls in real time! We say HUGE NO to pre rendered hot scenes, all of our hot scenes are in real time playable and controlable by you. Sex Shop Simulator: Sinful Girls is a deep manageme… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sex Shop Simulator: Sinful Girls.

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  18. 42%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay
    42% User Score Based on 69 reviews

    Create and manage your own farm. Strategize, expand, plant, grow and harvest the lands and breed prize-worthy animals in this immersive farm management game. Farm Manager is among the most realistic of the strategy genre - so prove yourself and beat your friends and other real life managers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Farm Manager.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    72% User Score Based on 355 reviews

    An incremental game where you go from small-scale MMO development studio up to global market domination. Improve your server infrastructure, address the technical challenges of running an MMO, release new games, and become the world's #1 MMO game studio. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MMO98.

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  23. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    53% User Score Based on 188 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    INDUSTRY MANAGER: Future Technologies is a classic economy simulation in which you can build your own empire, research new sustainable products, and sweep aside the competition on your way to fame and success. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Industry Manager: Future Technologies.

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    40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    35% User Score Based on 118 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 4 reviews

    Welcome to the big show! Moviehouse is the game film-fans have been waiting for. Ready the camera, unleash your creativity and create the flicks you’ve always dreamed of. Grow your operation with your razor-sharp business sense and usher in a new era for filmmakers worldwide…or fail trying. After all, this business is like a box of chocolates—you never know what you’re gonna get. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moviehouse.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    65% User Score Based on 214 reviews

    Showtime! will allow you to control and build your very own movie studio from the ground up! As a newcomer to Tinseltown it will be your job to create movies your audiences want to see as well as develop new technology to stay relevant in the film industry. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Showtime!.

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  26. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    80% User Score Based on 7,142 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 3 reviews

    Discover the diversity of Mexico - take on new and challenging missions in the arid northern regions all the way to the dense jungles in the south of the country. Boost Mexico’s economy in the new scenario by building a thriving infrastructure and exporting to the USA. Features New scenario: “Viva Mexico!” (1873-1893) Map expansion: Mexico (available in Free Game and Sandbox modes) New goods (e.g.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Railway Empire.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    87% User Score Based on 3,528 reviews

    Manage your Game Studio, earn big bucks, impress the critics, beat rival studios and clean up at the awards! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Game Corp DX.

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  28. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    72% User Score Based on 848 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Relive the pioneering spirit of the Golden Age of Steam, by establishing your own railroad empire across 19th Century North America. Build the lines, buy the rolling stock and prosper in the cities you connect - compete against other railroad tycoons and work your way to the top. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Railroad Corporation.

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  29. 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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  33. 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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  34. 37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    48% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Create and sell games, gain fame and wealth, research new technologies, manage taxes and salaries, take loans if needed, and compete with 5000 companies. Experience the thrill of running your own studio in Game Builder Tycoon. Design standout games by selecting key elements like art, features, quests, dialogue, music, level, and world design. Work solo in the prologue, choose the genre, theme,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Game Builder Tycoon - Prologue.

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  35. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    66% User Score Based on 516 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 2 reviews

    The Guild 2 is the shining successor of the ultra successful medieval life sim, Europe 1400. The Guild 2 is a unique mixture of RPG and life simulation in an immersive middle ages scenario. The player and his party become part of history and can even change it in real-time. Go back to the dark middle ages and found a new dynasty! Take care of yourself, because your opponents never sleep! Marry a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Guild 2.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    72% User Score Based on 201 reviews

    Business Magnate is a tycoon business simulation game where you can create all types of businesses: Cars, rockets, phones, tanks, trucks, airplanes, computers, ships and more. Design, produce, market and sell them. You can even run multiple companies at the same time. What can you do in the game - Company types: Cars, rockets, phones, tanks, trucks, airplanes, computers, ships - Build offices, wa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Business Magnate.

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  40. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    91% User Score Based on 1,467 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 6 reviews

    Idol Manager is a business sim about conquering the entertainment industry using any means you deem necessary. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idol Manager.

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  41. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story
    82% User Score Based on 980 reviews

    Create a video game dev company! Tap & make games to be a clicker empire tycoon! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Video Game Tycoon.

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  42. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    78% User Score Based on 925 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Weedcraft Inc explores the business of producing, breeding and selling weed in America, delving deep into the financial, political and cultural aspects of the country's complex relationship with this troublesome and promising plant. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Weedcraft Inc.

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  43. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    49% User Score Based on 263 reviews

    Mamma mia... Long awaited by fans around the world, the newest instalment of the cult series "Pizza Connection" returns to the PC with even more flavour and extra cheese. Make 'em a pizza they can't refuse! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pizza Connection 3.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 420 reviews

    Trevor Chan's Capitalism II is the business simulation video game sequel to the original Capitalism. It was created by Enlight and published by Ubisoft Entertainment in 2001. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Capitalism 2.

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  45. 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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  46. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    85% User Score Based on 414 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    Welcome to your own Game Dev Studio! How will you run your own offices and ascend to greatness in the gaming industry? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Game Dev Studio.

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  47. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    About The Game Health Points is a deep turn-based management simulation that puts you in the chair of a director running a specialized bio-tech firm. While inspired by classics like Lab Rats 2, Health Points evolves the genre with unique industrial systems and deep character simulation. Your goal is to research new formulas, manufacture potions, and dominate a fluctuating market. But you aren'… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Health Points.

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  48. Roadmap About the GameReady to Go Down The Mine?Then start breaking rocks right away, then break more rocks, and then break even more rocks! Of course, you won't just be breaking rocks. You'll access different minerals, make different products for more money, loot treasures, and keep earning money to regenerate your constantly decreasing health. Features Satisfying breaking animations and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Miner to Die.

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  49. This is a business simulation + tower defense + card game. Players will play the role of the boss, use cards to build facilities, allocate talents, and force overtime to make profits. Players will jump out of the perspective of workers and experience the overtime culture as operators. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Overwork Empire.

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  50. Start by selling lemonade and rise to become the king of the town. Build businesses, earn reputation, play minigames, buy luxury items, and gain boosts by collecting mushrooms. Start small. Dream big. Get rich. Sell lemonade, earn your first cash, and build your way up to become the king of the town. Grow your business empire, unlock new opportunities, and watch your money stack up! Capital… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Capitaland.

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