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Games like Sid Meier's Railroad Tycoon

Games like Sid Meier's Railroad Tycoon

Games like Sid Meier's Railroad Tycoon

Looking for games like Sid Meier's Railroad Tycoon? Here are top strategy recommendations with a historical and business focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Railroad Corporation 2, Railroad Pioneer or Railroad Corporation.

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  1. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    73% User Score Based on 265 reviews

    Railroad Corporation 2 is a train tycoon game set at the turn of the 20th century, where you take on the mantle of a railroad magnate to start your new railroad corporation. Seize the opportunity of railroad electrification to lead the charge in the new era of trains. Strategize as you lay tracks, balance finances, deploy locomotives to ferry goods across vast landscapes, and outpace the competiti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Railroad Corporation 2.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    51% User Score Based on 170 reviews

    Join us on a Journey into History and Adventure. Be a pioneer and build the most famous transcontinental railroad tracks in the United States of America throughout the 19th century. Our Journey starts in the city of New York around the year 1830. Discover the famous trail of the railroad pioneers to the sunny east coast. Experience the Dangers and Challenges of those times and enter one of the bi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Railroad Pioneer.

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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 1,554 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 3 reviews

    All aboard the express train to riches and fame in Railway Empire 2! Don the coat of a clever entrepreneur, take over a small railway company in the early 1800s and turn your steam engines into the workhorses of the economy. Grow your company into the largest railway company of the continent and outsmart your competitors as you connect cities and companies with an ever-expanding network of rail li… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Railway Empire 2.

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  6. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    85% User Score Based on 12 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 3 reviews

    It's the Industrial Revolution, and the steam locomotive revolution is conquering the continents of the known world, with these great "Iron Horses" kickstarting a fierce race for supremacy on rails. Railway Empire - Complete Collection contains the main Railway Empire game plus all 8 DLCs: Mexico, the Great Lakes, Crossing the Andes, Great Britain & Ireland, France, Germany Northern Europe and Dow… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Railway Empire: Complete Collection.

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  7. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    80% User Score Based on 943 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 2 reviews

    A fully realised 3D gaming world scaling from eye in the sky views of entire continents down to incredibly detailed close-ups of beautifully modelled locomotives, buildings and landscapes. As well as the 25 challenging scenarios to recreate magnificent feats of railroading history, players can pick from over 40 locomotives over 35 different cargoes and in excess of 150 buildings ? all to be used i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Railroad Tycoon 3.

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  8. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    92% User Score Based on 1,061 reviews

    Includes Railroad Tycoon II and the expansion The Second Century It can take you from New York to South Africa. It can take you from the year 1804 to the year 2000. It can take you from penniless manual laborer to powerful multi-millionaire. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Railroad Tycoon II Platinum.

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  10. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 81 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 4 reviews

    A-Train, the classic urban development simulation game that allows you to create the city of your dreams, is now available on the Nintendo Switch! Become the president of your very own railroad company, laying tracks and running your trains as you see fit. However, you will be responsible for more than the railroad. You'll also be tasked with managing subsidiaries, playing the stock market, and pa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A-Train All Aboard! Tourism.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 1,091 reviews

    Mashinky is a transport strategy game about trains. The goal is to create your own transport empire on a procedurally generated map. It’s a unique blend of realistic graphics combined with an isometric construction mode and board game-like rules. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mashinky.

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  12. 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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  13. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    57% User Score Based on 2,500 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Train Fever is a railroad-focused business simulation game. In other words, it's a modern-day Transport Tycoon with procedural content and a sophisticated city simulation. It's the year 1850, and there are great times ahead! Establish a transport company and be its manager. Build infrastructure such as railways and stations, purchase transportation vehicles and manage lines. Fulfill the people's n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Train Fever.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 1,706 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 3 reviews

    Build railways, manage traffic and stay accident-free. Play in Europe, America, Japan and USSR in 1830-2020. Complete the story mode from the Gold Rush of 1849 to the first manned spaceflight, and then explore the random mode. Management. Construction. Trains. Welcome to Train Valley! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Train Valley.

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  15. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    80% User Score Based on 133 reviews

    The cutest management game about trains. Choo-choo! Manage increasingly complex railroad. The rich history of railway transport awaits! From steam engines to futuristic marvels. Explore different eras and countries and witness the evolution of train technology. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Train Valley Origins.

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  17. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    77% User Score Based on 1,506 reviews

    Voxel Voxel Tycoon is coming to Steam Early Access on April 15! Add to your wishlist! Welcome to Voxel Tycoon - a strategy game about transportation, factories, and mining in infinite voxel landscapes. WHAT IS PRE-ALPHA? In Voxel Tycoon terminology, "Alpha" is the upcoming Early Access version on Steam. Not all planned features for that release are completed yet, so we're calling the current ve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voxel Tycoon Pre-Alpha.

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  18. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    68% User Score Based on 215 reviews

    Enjoy creative freedom of railway management that’s easy to learn and challenging to master. Create a thriving transport empire during the peak of the Industrial Revolution as you optimize railway networks, dispatch trains, and set up automated delivery routes. Immerse yourself in a deep and engaging tycoon gameplay experience inspired by Railroad Tycoon 2 and Sid Meier’s Railroads! Travel all o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Train Valley World.

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  19. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    89% User Score Based on 1,260 reviews

    Design and run your own railroads for the real world. Fix global transportation dilemmas. Unleash your inner railway engineer and transit policy manager. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NIMBY Rails.

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    38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    46% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    As the owner of a brand new railway company, you must manage train schedules, develop new railways, construct buildings, and manipulate the stock market on your quest to earn one trillion dollars. Have you ever wondered what it's like to manage a railway company, or how trains can impact the fate of an entire city? Have you ever wondered what it's like to manage a railway company, or how trains ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A-Train 8.

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  21. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    76% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    As president of a train company, lead city growth to make your transport business prosper. The retro style, square grid map, and complete tutorials are easy on the newcomer, but veterans will find a challenge with advanced resource management, research, and the passage of time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A-Train PC Classic.

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  22. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    76% User Score Based on 978 reviews

    Voxel Tycoon — a tycoon strategy game about transportation, building complex factories, and mining in a beautiful voxel landscapes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voxel Tycoon.

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  23. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    49% User Score Based on 148 reviews

    Top View strategic ( Tycoon ) game in which you should manage transport methods to keep trade going with minimum costs and supply all needs of residents of all map area. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Transport Giant.

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  24. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 1,577 reviews

    Drive forward the industrial revolution in our train tycoon management puzzle game. Build an efficient railroad, upgrade your locomotives, and keep trains on track without delays to meet the ever-growing demand of the cities and industries in your tiny valley. Choo-choo! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Train Valley 2.

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  25. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 16,426 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    The classic transport simulation genre has a new gold standard with Transport Fever 2. Discover a whole new world by navigating transport routes through land, water and air. May progress and prosperity find their way! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Transport Fever 2.

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  26. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    59% User Score Based on 232 reviews

    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! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Train Station Simulator.

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  27. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    88% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Rails Across America is a game of railroad empires in North America, covering the period from 1830 to the near future. It is a real-time strategy game with a "sim" flavor. Rails allows hundreds of tracks with thousands of trains crossing the continent. Players must focus on strategic decisions: where to expand, where to compete, and when to call in favors from government officials, union leaders, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rails Across America.

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    32%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    32% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    It's off the rails! In Rail World, you establish your own railroad empire. Plan your own track network, transport passengers and goods, and meet a cast of quirky characters in this exceptional city building game. Download Rail World now! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rail World.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    98% User Score Based on 3,388 reviews

    Experience the romance of the transition era as you take the reins of vintage locomotives, master intricate operations, and witness the beauty of a bygone era brought to life. Railroader is an operations-focused railroad simulator set in transition era Appalachia. Manage and run your railroad to your desire while using period steam and diesel locomotives and rolling stock.Trains with Purpose in a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Railroader.

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    46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    53% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Transporter is a small, modern transport simulation game with classic, oldschool grid environment, and newest features and options. Combining realistic simulation with indie style to create a game that is easy to pick up and get into, but with enough depth and variety to remain interesting and satisfying for experienced transport sim players. RAIL, ROAD AND WATERCreate new transport routes on rail… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Transporter.

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  31. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    82% User Score Based on 65 reviews

    Train World is a railroad simulator that allows you to design, manage and operate your own railway network. Start at the dawn of railroad technology and evolve into a modern railroad company. Deliver cargo and transport passengers, open new regions and expand your network. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Train World.

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  32. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 990 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 2 reviews

    Railgrade is a construction strategy game about building railway networks to connect future, off-world cities with valuable industry. Deliver essential resources via a bustling train system, optimize the production of goods, and help kick-start the failing economy of a distant earth colony. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Railgrade.

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  33. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, monetization
    73% User Score Based on 516 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 1 reviews

    Rendered in rich detail, four of the world’s greatest cities - Vienna, Helsinki, Berlin, and Amsterdam - await the steady hand of a planner to manage their transportation needs in Cities in Motion. Overseeing the changing needs of people from 1920 to 2020, it’s up to you to manage everything from buses, trams and subway trains to maximize profits while pleasing commuters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cities in Motion.

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  34. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    53% User Score Based on 1,144 reviews

    Cities in Motion 2 (CIM2) is the sequel to the popular mass transit simulation game Cities in Motion. Build, manage and lead your transportation network to provide cities with their ever changing needs. Cities in Motion 2 introduces new features including multiplayer game modes, day and night cycles, timetables and dynamic cities. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cities in Motion 2.

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  35. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    81% User Score Based on 4,608 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 3 reviews

    Transport Fever is a railroad-focused tycoon game. You start in 1850 and build up a thriving transport company. As an emerging transport tycoon, you construct stations, airports, harbors and makes money by connecting areas requiring transport services. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Transport Fever.

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  36. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    80% User Score Based on 708 reviews

    Drive, Explore, Operate and Create the railroad of your dreams together with Multiplayer Surveyor! TRS22 Showcases a range of brand new routes, sessions and trains for you to experience as well as the most advanced Trainz Simulator features ever! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trainz Railroad Simulator 2022.

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    41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    60% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    18Korea is an online multiplayer game for 2 to 5 players motivated by the beloved board game series '18xx'. In the 19~20 century Korean Peninsula, Make the best profit by running railroad companies and trading stocks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 18Korea.

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  39. Become a CEO and Build Your Train Manager Tycoon Empire Today! Embark on an exciting journey as the ultimate Train Manager! Strategize, manage, and conquer the railroads in this immersive locomotive manager tycoon game. Whether you dream of running a small fleet or ruling a global empire, you create your adventure yourself in one of the biggest train manager sims. Beat your friends and other rea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Train Manager.

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  40. Ever dreamed of driving trains? Now you can! Train Simulator 2017 brings to life some amazing train challenges on real world routes and delivers the ultimate railway hobby. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Train Simulator 2017.

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  41. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    86% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Relax while watching your train collect resources. Use the resources to craft more tracks so you can build out your railway. Decorate the scene with buildings, roads, sidewalks, trees, and other props. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lazy Train Game.

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  42. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    A railroad simulation game with roguelike elements. Use resources wisely to expand your infrastructure and satisfy industries, contracts, citizens, and engines. Respond quickly to ever-changing circumstances, and don't get kicked out of your office. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Distributrains.

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  43. Your railway legacy begins with a steaming locomotive. How far will you go? Steam & Steel Railway Tycoon is a strategic management simulator where every minute counts. Build routes between forgotten workshops, expand stations across Europe’s capitals, and make real-time decisions to transform a small family business into a continental empire. Every choice leaves its mark on your margins, your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steam & Steel Railway Tycoon.

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  45. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    77% User Score Based on 250 reviews

    Worldwide Rush lets you experience passenger transportation and management on a global scale. Expand your company, meet the growing travel demand, compete against other companies, and discover new continents with its unique vehicles. The entire world is yours to control. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Worldwide Rush.

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  46. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 7,170 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 8 reviews

    Dive into the thrilling world of Planet Coaster 2! Construct the theme park of your dreams with an intuitive piece-by-piece building system, as you meticulously craft and customise every aspect of your park down to the smallest detail. From towering rollercoasters to spectacular twisting water slides, let your imagination reach new heights to delight and thrill your guests. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planet Coaster 2.

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  47. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 12,147 reviews

    Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic is the ultimate real-time soviet-themed city builder tycoon game. Construct your own republic and transform a poor country into a rich industrial superpower! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic.

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  48. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 1,439 reviews

    This is the standalone expansion to Civilization IV and it doesn't require the base game in order to run. Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is the third offering in the award winning Civilization IV series. A re-imagining of the classic Colonization game Sid Meier created in 1994, Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is a total conversion of the Civilization IV engine into a game expe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization.

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  49. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    72% User Score Based on 734 reviews

    “Arms Trade Tycoon: Tanks” is a tycoon simulation game that puts you in charge of a small and young arms trading company, specializing in constructing and selling tanks all around the world. Shape the history of tank warfare as you research, design, produce and sell the ultimate fighting machines from the dawn of tank warfare to modern times. Every design decision you make will be tested on the ba… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arms Trade Tycoon Tanks.

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  50. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    Imperial Ambitions is a 4X strategy game where the players will take over one of the European superpowers that existed during the Age of Discovery and Renaissance and lead them to imperialism. Tactical Wars With Completely New Mechanics Imperial Ambitions has a completely new strategy game design providing a unique 4X gameplay experience. Anyone who enjoys the Napoleonic wars will find the tactica… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Imperial Ambitions.

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