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Looking for games like The Hostel Project? Here are top casual city builder recommendations with a comedy and economy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Lakeside Bar, Urban Entrepreneur or Academia: School Simulator.

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  1. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 203 reviews

    https://store.steampowered.com/widget/3417120/ A place to unwind, mix drinks, and serve warm meals to charming guests—whether in fullscreen or tucked neatly at the bottom of your screen as you go about your day. Keep your bar stocked, set the perfect table, and welcome your guests with care. After all, the heart of a great bar is the people inside it. Hire staff to keep things runni… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lakeside Bar.

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  2. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    93% User Score Based on 28 reviews

     Wishlist on steam now! Urban Entrepreneur on Steam (steampowered.com) Welcome to Urban Entrepreneur! Are you ready to open a store?! "Urban Entrepreneur" is a captivating simulation and strategy game that puts players in the role of an ambitious business manager, ready to build a thriving empire in a bustling, ever-changing city. With a focus on players who enjoy simulation and strategy games, th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Urban Entrepreneur.

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  3. 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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  5. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    88% User Score Based on 350 reviews

    Happy Sheepies is a relaxing sheep farming game that includes some Crafting and Business Management elements with its simple Drag & Drop gameplay. Meet the needs of your sheepies, craft and sell your products, and grow your business! RELAX BY TAKING CARE OF YOUR SHEEPIESSheep are your most valuable asset. Harvest crops to feed them! Keep your sheep happy and they will give you milk, wool… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Happy Sheepies.

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  7. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    81% User Score Based on 1,265 reviews

    Design, build and manage a giant shopping center. Open shops, supermarkets, restaurants, movie theaters, bowling alleys and more. Hire and manage the best staff for the job and milk your customers for all they're worth! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Another Brick in The Mall.

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  8. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 81 reviews

    A sandbox village simulation fundamentally about people, their thoughts and their needs. Luckily they are not alone in their burden, for you possess divine powers. And you would surely never add to the plight of the common man... Right? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Game of Humans.

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  10. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    95% User Score Based on 747 reviews

    Step into the chaotic 24/7 lifestyle of a hotel owner as you design and build grand hotels across the globe. Juggle the increasingly elaborate demands of disorderly guests, logistical nightmares and unexpected obstacles in Hotel Architect, the ultimate hotel construction and tycoon management game. Advance in a career campaign mode, with a variety of objectives to complete, in order to unlock the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hotel Architect.

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  12. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 1,638 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 5 reviews

    Shape humanity with the power of the gods in Reus 2. Choose your giants, combine natural elements, and manipulate fate to guide the path of civilization. The choices are yours, and so are the consequences. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reus 2.

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  14. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    68% User Score Based on 193 reviews

    Low poly town building game. Your goal is to build a settlement and track the citizens’ needs. Every citizen has a unique character! Depending on the mood and happiness level they can help develop or destroy the city. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Make Your Kingdom.

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  15. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    73% User Score Based on 1,256 reviews

    It's time to start working towards that ultimate goal of enlightenment, faith and money…lots and lots of money. Create, customise, expand and manage your own cult whilst listening to funky music in Honey, I Joined a Cult! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Honey, I Joined a Cult.

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  18. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 122 reviews

    The year 3020. Be the first to meet all aliens from all over the galaxy. Check alien species and their galactic papers, manage your space station, and, please, try not to unleash a galactic war... near Earth. — Your favorite Spherical Corp. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy Pass Station.

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  19. Help your community grow through the power of the press in this magazine sim! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magazine Mogul.

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  20. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Demo: https://lunar-chippy.itch.io/iron-village-prototype With the help of your railway, build houses, farms, warehouses, and more to create your village. Trade what your people make for other resources and gold to grow your village into a prospering town, and grow the railway into a powerhouse. Build houses to give your villagers homes. Clear farm fields to grow a variety of crops, from ba… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Village.

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  21. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 69 reviews

    Welcome to Glimvale ♥ Glimvale is a peaceful idle game where your world continuously evolves. Build and decorate your own cosy MMO village in this relaxing city-builder where life goes on, even when you’re away. Watch your village grow, fill with adventurers, and slowly transform into a lively fantasy haven at your own pace. MAKE ADVENTURERS HAPPY See your village flourish as adventurers arrive an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glimvale : My Mini Overworld.

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  22. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay
    57% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    Idle Grid – Prototype Release Welcome to Idle Grid! This is an early prototype of a modern idle factory game where you build factories, manage power plants, and conduct research to grow your industrial empire. While the core gameplay is functional, this prototype is far from polished, and I’m looking for your feedback to help shape the final game! Play Idle Grid on Steam Today! https://steam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idle Grid.

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  24. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 1,614 reviews

    Manage your own discount supermarket! Get caught up in small-town drama, organize and plan your shop's layout, and strike lucrative trade deals as you expand your secretive aunt's business empire. Selling more frozen fries will surely heal this broken community...right? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Discounty.

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  25. 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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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 13,488 reviews

    Setting to redefine the city-building genre, Foundation puts the emphasis on the organic aspects of urbanism in the cities of old, powered by Polymorph Games’ proprietary game engine, Hurricane, which allows for full mod support and is optimized for the thousands of moving parts that come with building humongous cities. The game features in-depth resource management akin to the Anno (Dawn of Disc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Foundation.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    91% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    A relaxing real-time idle village-building simulator nestled in the corner of your screen! Build, Craft, and Trade to guide your village from humble beginnings to a thriving trading hub, it's time to write your own Village Tale! Build and Expand Your Village:Construct buildings and decorations, unlock new industries, and grow your population into a thriving, happy community. Trade an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Village Tale.

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  28. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    <a href="Ashfield" class="redactor-linkify-object">https://bitqueststudio.itch.io/ashfield-hollow">Ashfield Hollow by BitQuest Studio</a>You have moved to the quaint village of Maplewood, tasked with running a brand-new library to help restore a struggling community. But revitalizing the library isn’t easy, and funding is tight. To make ends meet, you’ll … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Library.

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  29. 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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  30. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    76% User Score Based on 97 reviews

    Gym Manager is a game where you get to manage, build, and expand your own gym, in opposition to the gym where you were previously employed. After being fired by the gym owner, you decided to get revenge and spend all your savings on opening a new gym, with the goal of making your former boss bankrupt. As the main mechanic of the game, you will have to manage, build, and expand your gym. You can b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gym Manager.

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  32. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    75% User Score Based on 294 reviews

    Hell Architect Prologue is a free standalone version of the game 'Hell Architect'. This is beginning of a story where you start as a newbie manager of Hell. You are tasked with developing the underworld in a way that would make Lucifer himself fall off his chair. Let the Hell begin! Create a hell of your dreams - will it have the infamous 9 levels, or will you create your own chaos, the way you s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hell Architect: Prologue.

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  33. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    92% User Score Based on 608 reviews

    Live the experience of being a powerful god and create the world to see the growth of mankind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deisim.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 311 reviews

    Build and manage your own settlement! A relaxing village construction and management simulator. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MicroTown.

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  35. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 950 reviews

    A simulation game where you build a town in the middle of the sea. Reach self-sufficiency, invite travelers to join you, then manage their needs and research new facilities to keep them happy. Build a submarine and discover islands to produce increasingly complex resources. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Havendock.

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  36. 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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  37. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 976 reviews
    Critic Score 54%Based on 4 reviews

    Manage your own bunny park! Give snacks and toys to your bunnies. Improve and decorate your park to increase its popularity and collect all the bunnies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bunny Park.

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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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  40. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 122 reviews

    Office Management 101 is a satirical office life simulation tycoon game set in a fictional capitalistic dystopia. Step over competitors, drive your staff to the limit and milk your customers for... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Office Management 101.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    97% User Score Based on 824 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 2 reviews

    DESIGN, BUILD and MANAGE your own futuristic golf course. Keep 200 persistent visitors fed, hydrated, and happy. Defend your creation from a growing infestation of weeds with robotic workers and defensive turrets. Evolve your course into a mega resort where nobody wants to go home, EVER! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GolfTopia.

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  42. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 66,663 reviews
    Critic Score 87%Based on 5 reviews

    Buy Cult of the Lamb on PlayStation Store. Start a cult, build your flock and explore a mysterious, procedurally generated world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cult of the Lamb.

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  43. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    60% User Score Based on 252 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 5 reviews

    Hell Architect is a game about building and managing your own hell. You take on a role of a hell manager and are tasked with developing the underworld in a way that would make Lucifer himself fall off his chair. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hell Architect.

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  44. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    64% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    A retro open world RPG, farming sim, and dungeon crawler. Knightblade is best described as an open world fantasy game mixed with farming and life sim elements, as if it were made in the golden age of video games. Create your character, and explore the sandbox while solving a mystery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knightblade.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    A cozy underground colony sim where nothing can ever go wrong. You never dig, you give the orders, and the Bobbitz do the rest. Carve a home out of the dark, raise a town of little burrowers, and light the deep together. No death, no fail states. Dig at your own pace. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bobbitz.

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  46. A modern & cozy movie theater management simulator. Pop popcorn, schedule movies, handle customer complaints, and more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cinema Story.

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  47. 18%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay
    29% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Click gold. Build a kingdom. Become disgustingly rich. A cozy medieval idle clicker across 8 guilds, 20 buildings, and 315 upgrades. Ascend. Prestige. Repeat. Even your Twitch chat can join the realm. 50 achievements await, Your Majesty. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clicker Kingdom.

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  48. Scribed castle is a relaxing building game with a unique art style. Dive into relaxing scribing during the day and protecting your town at night. You are a monk who received a manuscript from God that can materialize anything you draw in it into the world.  Scribing surfacesTime to scribe, but to draw any structure, you need a surface. So it's time to scribe one! Scribing structuresAs a mon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scribed castle.

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  49. 欢迎来到《时光超市》。 这是一款融合了复古风格与细腻经营体验的模拟类游戏。你将从一家街角小便利店起步,亲自摆放货架、采购商品,与顾客打交道,一点点把小店打理起来。 每位顾客都有不同的需求,你需要观察他们的喜好,调整商品结构、控制库存。 随着店铺口碑提升,你还将解锁更大的营业面积、更多的商品种类,以及新顾客类型等内容。游戏节奏不快,但每一步都能看到努力的成果。 If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 时光超市.

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  50. So you’ve been dumped with the family’s failing shipping empire and you have no idea where to start. Isn’t it funny how often things like these happen… It happens so often in-fact that we decided to help out by developing ShipOS 1994, the industry’s leading integrated shipping management operating system. Be StrategicNo two shipping companies are ever alike so that's why we've built ShipOS 1… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ShipOS 1994.

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