In the same spirit

Games like SimCity 4 Deluxe Edition: what to play next?

18 games in the spirit of SimCity 4 Deluxe Edition (2010): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.

In the same spirit as SimCity 4 Deluxe Edition (18)

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Platinum Strategy by Aspyr Media (2008) · ≈ 2h Metacritic 81★ 3.95 Cities: Skylines Strategy by Colossal Order (2015) · ≈ 9h Metacritic 85★ 4.12 Tropico 4 Strategy by Feral Interactive (2011) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 78★ 3.51 Jurassic World Evolution Strategy by Frontier Developments (2018) · ≈ 6h Metacritic 71★ 3.63 Stronghold Crusader HD Strategy by FireFly Studios (2012) · ≈ 3h Metacritic 78★ 4.24 Planet Coaster Strategy by Frontier Developments (2016) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 83★ 3.78 Stellaris Strategy by Paradox Development Studio (2016) · ≈ 10h Metacritic 78★ 4.11 Tropico 5 Strategy by Haemimont Games (2014) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 75★ 3.64 Homeworld Remastered Collection Strategy by Aspyr Media (2015) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 86★ 4.03 RimWorld Strategy by Ludeon Studios (2016) · ≈ 19h Metacritic 87★ 4.35 Rise of Nations: Extended Edition Strategy by Big Huge Games (2014) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 89★ 4.1 Against the Storm Strategy by Eremite Games (2023) · ≈ 5h ★ 4.27 Frostpunk Strategy by 11 Bit Studios (2018) · ≈ 6h Metacritic 85★ 4.19 Manor Lords Strategy by Slavic Magic (2024) · ≈ 5h ★ 4.02 Prison Architect Strategy by Double Eleven (2015) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 83★ 3.72 RollerCoaster Tycoon 2: Triple Thrill Pack Strategy by Chris Sawyer Productions (2002) · ≈ 1h Metacritic 74★ 4.15 Victoria 3 Strategy by Paradox Development Studio (2022) · ≈ 6h ★ 3.79 The Wandering Village Strategy by Stray Fawn Studio (2025) · ≈ 2h ★ 3.77