In the same spirit

Games like SimCity BuildIt: what to play next?

18 games in the spirit of SimCity BuildIt (2014): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.

In the same spirit as SimCity BuildIt (18)

Dwarf Fortress RPG by Bay 12 Games (2006) · ≈ 3h Metacritic 93★ 4.31 Against the Storm Strategy by Eremite Games (2023) · ≈ 24h Metacritic 91★ 4.27 RimWorld Strategy by Ludeon Studios (2016) · ≈ 19h Metacritic 87★ 4.35 OpenTTD Strategy by OpenTTD Team (2004) ★ 4.34 Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic Strategy by 3Division (2024) · ≈ 79h Metacritic 81★ 4.75 Ostriv Strategy (2020) ★ 4.32 Two Point Museum Strategy by Two Point Studios (2025) · ≈ 68h Metacritic 84★ 4.24 Timberborn Strategy by Mechanistry (2026) · ≈ 31h Metacritic 85★ 4.14 Cities: Skylines Strategy by Colossal Order (2015) · ≈ 88h Metacritic 85★ 4.12 Anno 1404 Strategy by Blue Byte (2009) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 82★ 4.31 TheoTown Strategy by blueflower (2015) ★ 4.15 SimCity 4 Strategy by Maxis (2003) ★ 4.13 Anno 1800 Strategy by Blue Byte (2019) · ≈ 29h Metacritic 81★ 4.22 Tropico Strategy by PopTop Software (2001) ★ 4.08 Stronghold Crusader HD Strategy by FireFly Studios (2012) · ≈ 3h Metacritic 78★ 4.24 Manor Lords Strategy by Slavic Magic (2024) · ≈ 10h ★ 4.02 Dyson Sphere Program Strategy by Youthcat Studio (2021) · ≈ 89h ★ 4.02 RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Platinum Strategy by Aspyr Media (2008) · ≈ 2h Metacritic 81★ 3.95