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Games like Captain of Industry, Minecraft: Java Edition, and Factorio, ranked by the GamesGraph community.
Last updated: July 7, 2026

  • 1
    1
    Captain of Industry
    2022 May 2022 by MaFi Games
    Simulator, Strategy, Survival
    Simulator, Strategy, Survival
    8.13 Masterpiece--
    Rating Captain of Industry
  • 2
    2
    Minecraft: Java Edition
    2011 November 2011 by Mojang Studios
    Simulator, Adventure, Fantasy
    Simulator, Adventure, Fantasy
    8.12 Excellent++
    Rating Minecraft: Java Edition
  • 3
    3
    Factorio
    2020 August 2020 by Wube Software
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    8.03 Excellent++
    Rating Factorio
  • 4
    4
    Fields of Mistria
    2024 August 2024 by NPC Studio
    RPG, Simulator, Sandbox
    RPG, Simulator, Sandbox
    8.02 Excellent++
    Rating Fields of Mistria
  • 5
    5
    Shapez 2: Factory
    2026 April 2026 by tobspr Games
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    7.95 Excellent++
    Rating Shapez 2: Factory
  • 6
    6
    Planet Coaster 2
    2024 November 2024 by Frontier Developments
    Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
    Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
    7.76 Excellent+
    Rating Planet Coaster 2
  • 7
    7
    Digimon World: Next Order
    2017 January 2017 by B.B. Studio
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    7.67 Excellent+
    Rating Digimon World: Next Order
  • 8
    8
    Stardew Valley
    2016 February 2016 by ConcernedApe
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    7.66 Excellent+
    Rating Stardew Valley
  • 9
    9
    Football Manager 2022
    2021 November 2021 by Sports Interactive
    Simulator, Sport, Strategy
    Simulator, Sport, Strategy
    7.62 Excellent
    Rating Football Manager 2022
  • 10
    10
    PowerWash Simulator 2
    2025 October 2025 by FuturLab
    Simulator, Sandbox, First person
    Simulator, Sandbox, First person
    7.57 Excellent
    Rating PowerWash Simulator 2
  • 11
    11
    Dwarf Fortress
    2022 December 2022 by Bay 12 Games
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    7.52 Excellent
    Rating Dwarf Fortress
  • 12
    12
    RollerCoaster Tycoon
    1999 March 1999 by Frontier Developments
    Simulator, Strategy, Business
    Simulator, Strategy, Business
    7.52 Excellent
    Rating RollerCoaster Tycoon
  • 13
    13
    Songs of Syx
    2020 September 2020 by
    Simulator, Strategy, Sandbox
    Simulator, Strategy, Sandbox
    7.46 Excellent
    Rating Songs of Syx
  • 14
    14
    Terraria
    2011 May 2011 by Re-Logic
    Platform, RPG, Simulator
    Platform, RPG, Simulator
    7.46 Excellent
    Rating Terraria
  • 15
    15
    Abiotic Factor
    2025 July 2025 by Deep Field Games
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    7.40 Excellent
    Rating Abiotic Factor
  • 16
    16
    Sailwind
    2021 October 2021 by
    Simulator, Adventure, Survival
    Simulator, Adventure, Survival
    7.39 Excellent
    Rating Sailwind
  • 17
    17
    Easy Red 2
    2020 November 2020 by Corvostudio di Amadei Marco
    Shooter, Simulator, Strategy
    Shooter, Simulator, Strategy
    7.39 Excellent
    Rating Easy Red 2
  • 18
    18
    Minecraft
    2016 December 2016 by Mojang Studios
    Simulator, Adventure, Arcade
    Simulator, Adventure, Arcade
    7.37 Excellent-
    Rating Minecraft
  • 19
    19
    Mount & Blade: Warband
    2010 March 2010 by Taleworlds
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    7.27 Excellent-
    Rating Mount & Blade: Warband
  • 20
    20
    Crusader Kings III
    2020 September 2020 by Paradox Development Studio
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    7.26 Excellent-
    Rating Crusader Kings III
  • 21
    21
    Satisfactory
    2024 September 2024 by Coffee Stain Studios
    Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
    Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
    7.18 Excellent-
    Rating Satisfactory
  • 22
    22
    Untitled Goose Game
    2019 September 2019 by House House
    Puzzle, Simulator, Adventure
    Puzzle, Simulator, Adventure
    7.11 Excellent--
    Rating Untitled Goose Game
  • 23
    23
    Kerbal Space Program
    2015 April 2015 by Squad
    Simulator, Science fiction, Sandbox
    Simulator, Science fiction, Sandbox
    7.10 Excellent--
    Rating Kerbal Space Program
  • 24
    24
    Dyson Sphere Program
    2021 January 2021 by Youthcat Studio
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    7.02 Excellent--
    Rating Dyson Sphere Program
  • 25
    25
    RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic
    2016 December 2016 by Origin8
    Simulator, Strategy, Business
    Simulator, Strategy, Business
    7.02 Excellent--
    Rating RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic
  • 26
    26
    Last Call BBS
    2022 August 2022 by Zachtronics
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    6.98 Excellent--
    Rating Last Call BBS
  • 27
    27
    Victoria II
    2010 August 2010 by Paradox Interactive
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    6.98 Excellent--
    Rating Victoria II
  • 28
    28
    Tabletop Simulator
    2015 June 2015 by Berserk Games
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    6.96 Excellent--
    Rating Tabletop Simulator
  • 29
    29
    Yakuza 4 Remastered
    2019 January 2019 by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios
    RPG, Simulator, Sport
    RPG, Simulator, Sport
    6.95 Excellent--
    Rating Yakuza 4 Remastered
  • 30
    30
    Roots of Pacha
    2023 April 2023 by Soda Den
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    6.93 Excellent--
    Rating Roots of Pacha
  • 31
    31
    Cities: Skylines
    2015 March 2015 by Colossal Order
    Simulator, Strategy, Business
    Simulator, Strategy, Business
    6.91 Excellent--
    Rating Cities: Skylines
  • 32
    32
    News Tower
    2025 November 2025 by Studio Nul Games
    Simulator, Strategy, Tactical
    Simulator, Strategy, Tactical
    6.90 Excellent--
    Rating News Tower
  • 33
    33
    OpenTTD
    2004 March 2004 by OpenTTD Team
    Simulator, Strategy, Business
    Simulator, Strategy, Business
    6.89 Excellent--
    Rating OpenTTD
  • 34
    34
    PowerWash Simulator
    2022 July 2022 by FuturLab
    Simulator, Business, Sandbox
    Simulator, Business, Sandbox
    6.88 Excellent--
    Rating PowerWash Simulator
  • 35
    35
    BeamNG.drive
    2015 April 2015 by BeamNG
    Racing, Simulator, Sandbox
    Racing, Simulator, Sandbox
    6.88 Excellent--
    Rating BeamNG.drive
  • 36
    36
    Project Zomboid
    2013 November 2013 by The Indie Stone
    RPG, Simulator, Horror
    RPG, Simulator, Horror
    6.85 Good++
    Rating Project Zomboid
  • 37
    37
    Garry's Mod
    2004 December 2004 by Facepunch Studios
    Simulator, Sandbox, First person
    Simulator, Sandbox, First person
    6.82 Good++
    Rating Garry's Mod
  • 38
    38
    Transport Fever 2
    2019 December 2019 by Urban Games
    Simulator, Strategy, Business
    Simulator, Strategy, Business
    6.81 Good++
    Rating Transport Fever 2
  • 39
    39
    X4: Foundations
    2018 November 2018 by Egosoft
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    6.80 Good++
    Rating X4: Foundations
  • 40
    40
    Tiny Glade
    2024 September 2024 by Pounce Light
    Simulator, Sandbox, Isometric
    Simulator, Sandbox, Isometric
    6.80 Good++
    Rating Tiny Glade
  • 41
    41
    Opus Magnum
    2017 December 2017 by Zachtronics
    Puzzle, Simulator, Fantasy
    Puzzle, Simulator, Fantasy
    6.80 Good++
    Rating Opus Magnum
  • 42
    42
    Cloud Gardens
    2021 September 2021 by Noio
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    6.79 Good++
    Rating Cloud Gardens
  • 43
    43
    Per Aspera
    2020 December 2020 by Tlön Industries
    Simulator, Strategy, Sandbox
    Simulator, Strategy, Sandbox
    6.76 Good++
    Rating Per Aspera
  • 44
    44
    SimCity 4
    2003 January 2003 by Maxis
    Simulator, Strategy, Business
    Simulator, Strategy, Business
    6.76 Good++
    Rating SimCity 4
  • 45
    45
    Coral Island
    2023 November 2023 by Stairway Games
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    6.74 Good++
    Rating Coral Island
  • 46
    46
    World of Goo
    2008 October 2008 by 2D Boy
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    6.73 Good++
    Rating World of Goo
  • 47
    47
    Two Point Campus
    2022 August 2022 by Two Point Studios
    Simulator, Strategy, Comedy
    Simulator, Strategy, Comedy
    6.70 Good++
    Rating Two Point Campus
  • 48
    48
    Starpoint Gemini 2
    2014 September 2014 by Little Green Men Games
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    6.69 Good++
    Rating Starpoint Gemini 2
  • 49
    49
    House Flipper 2
    2023 December 2023 by Empyrean
    Simulator, Sandbox, First person
    Simulator, Sandbox, First person
    6.68 Good++
    Rating House Flipper 2
  • 50
    50
    The Sims 3
    2009 June 2009 by The Sims Studio
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    6.65 Good++
    Rating The Sims 3
  • 51
    51
    Planet Zoo
    2019 November 2019 by Frontier Developments
    Simulator, Strategy, Business
    Simulator, Strategy, Business
    6.64 Good++
    Rating Planet Zoo
  • 52
    52
    Arma 3
    2013 September 2013 by Bohemia Interactive Studio
    Shooter, Simulator, Strategy
    Shooter, Simulator, Strategy
    6.64 Good++
    Rating Arma 3
  • 53
    53
    X3: Farnham's Legacy
    2021 May 2021 by
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    6.64 Good++
    Rating X3: Farnham's Legacy
  • 54
    54
    Avorion
    2017 January 2017 by Boxelware
    Simulator, Science fiction, Sandbox
    Simulator, Science fiction, Sandbox
    6.63 Good++
    Rating Avorion
  • 55
    55
    Noita
    2020 October 2020 by Nolla Games
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    6.63 Good++
    Rating Noita
  • 56
    56
    RollerCoaster Tycoon 3
    2004 November 2004 by Frontier Developments
    Simulator, Strategy, Business
    Simulator, Strategy, Business
    6.62 Good+
    Rating RollerCoaster Tycoon 3
  • 57
    57
    Terra Nil
    2023 March 2023 by Free Lives Games
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    6.61 Good+
    Rating Terra Nil
  • 58
    58
    Storyteller
    2023 March 2023 by Daniel Benmergui
    Point-and-click, Puzzle, Simulator
    Point-and-click, Puzzle, Simulator
    6.59 Good+
    Rating Storyteller
  • 59
    59
    The Coin Game
    2026 March 2026 by devotid Media
    Simulator, Adventure, Comedy
    Simulator, Adventure, Comedy
    6.57 Good+
    Rating The Coin Game
  • 60
    60
    State of Decay: Year-One Survival Edition
    2015 April 2015 by Undead Labs
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    6.56 Good+
    Rating State of Decay: Year-One Survival Edition
  • 61
    61
    My Time at Sandrock
    2023 November 2023 by Pathea Games
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    6.55 Good+
    Rating My Time at Sandrock
  • 62
    62
    Wobbledogs
    2021 January 2021 by Animal Uprising
    Simulator, Comedy, Sandbox
    Simulator, Comedy, Sandbox
    6.54 Good+
    Rating Wobbledogs
  • 63
    63
    DCS World
    2008 October 2008 by Eagle Dynamics
    Simulator, Sandbox, Warfare
    Simulator, Sandbox, Warfare
    6.51 Good+
    Rating DCS World
  • 64
    64
    Shadows of Doubt
    2024 September 2024 by ColePowered Games
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    6.51 Good+
    Rating Shadows of Doubt
  • 65
    65
    Stronghold: Definitive Edition
    2023 November 2023 by Firefly Studios
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    6.49 Good+
    Rating Stronghold: Definitive Edition
  • 66
    66
    Bonelab
    2022 September 2022 by Stress Level Zero
    Shooter, Simulator, Adventure
    Shooter, Simulator, Adventure
    6.49 Good+
    Rating Bonelab
  • 67
    67
    No Man's Sky
    2016 August 2016 by Hello Games
    Shooter, Simulator, Adventure
    Shooter, Simulator, Adventure
    6.49 Good+
    Rating No Man's Sky
  • 68
    68
    Teardown
    2022 April 2022 by Tuxedo Labs
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    6.46 Good+
    Rating Teardown
  • 69
    69
    People Playground
    2019 July 2019 by mestiez
    Simulator, Sandbox, Side view
    Simulator, Sandbox, Side view
    6.45 Good+
    Rating People Playground
  • 70
    70
    Grand Theft Auto III
    2001 October 2001 by DMA Design
    Shooter, Racing, Simulator
    Shooter, Racing, Simulator
    6.44 Good+
    Rating Grand Theft Auto III
  • 71
    71
    Little Inferno
    2012 November 2012 by Tomorrow Corporation
    Puzzle, Simulator, Adventure
    Puzzle, Simulator, Adventure
    6.43 Good+
    Rating Little Inferno
  • 72
    72
    Roblox
    2006 September 2006 by Roblox Corporation
    Platform, Simulator, Adventure
    Platform, Simulator, Adventure
    6.39 Good+
    Rating Roblox
  • 73
    73
    Poly Bridge 2
    2020 May 2020 by Dry Cactus
    Puzzle, Simulator, Sandbox
    Puzzle, Simulator, Sandbox
    6.37 Good
    Rating Poly Bridge 2
  • 74
    74
    Mount & Blade
    2008 September 2008 by Taleworlds
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    6.37 Good
    Rating Mount & Blade
  • 75
    75
    Clanfolk
    2022 July 2022 by MinMax Games Ltd.
    Simulator, Strategy, Survival
    Simulator, Strategy, Survival
    6.36 Good
    Rating Clanfolk
  • 76
    76
    Mini Metro
    2015 October 2015 by Dinosaur Polo Club
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    6.34 Good
    Rating Mini Metro
  • 77
    77
    SnowRunner
    2020 April 2020 by Saber Interactive
    Racing, Simulator, Adventure
    Racing, Simulator, Adventure
    6.33 Good
    Rating SnowRunner
  • 78
    78
    Ranch Simulator
    2023 November 2023 by Toxic Dog
    Simulator, Sandbox, Open world
    Simulator, Sandbox, Open world
    6.32 Good
    Rating Ranch Simulator
  • 79
    79
    Warsim: The Realm of Aslona
    2017 June 2017 by Huw Millward
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    6.32 Good
    Rating Warsim: The Realm of Aslona
  • 80
    80
    Timberborn
    2026 March 2026 by Mechanistry
    Simulator, Strategy, Survival
    Simulator, Strategy, Survival
    6.30 Good
    Rating Timberborn
  • 81
    81
    X3: Terran Conflict
    2008 October 2008 by Egosoft
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    6.28 Good
    Rating X3: Terran Conflict
  • 82
    82
    Planet Crafter
    2024 April 2024 by Miju Games
    Simulator, Adventure, Science fiction
    Simulator, Adventure, Science fiction
    6.27 Good
    Rating Planet Crafter
  • 83
    83
    Human: Fall Flat
    2016 July 2016 by No Brakes Games
    Platform, Puzzle, Simulator
    Platform, Puzzle, Simulator
    6.26 Good
    Rating Human: Fall Flat
  • 84
    84
    Anno 2070
    2011 November 2011 by Related Designs
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    6.26 Good
    Rating Anno 2070
  • 85
    85
    Goat Simulator 3
    2022 November 2022 by Coffee Stain Studios
    Simulator, Adventure, Comedy
    Simulator, Adventure, Comedy
    6.25 Good
    Rating Goat Simulator 3
  • 86
    86
    MudRunner
    2017 October 2017 by Saber Interactive
    Racing, Simulator, Strategy
    Racing, Simulator, Strategy
    6.25 Good
    Rating MudRunner
  • 87
    87
    Wobbly Life
    2025 September 2025 by RubberBandGames
    Puzzle, RPG, Simulator
    Puzzle, RPG, Simulator
    6.25 Good
    Rating Wobbly Life
  • 88
    88
    Shapez
    2020 June 2020 by Tobias Springer
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    6.24 Good
    Rating Shapez
  • 89
    89
    Astroneer
    2019 February 2019 by System Era Softworks
    Simulator, Adventure, Science fiction
    Simulator, Adventure, Science fiction
    6.23 Good
    Rating Astroneer
  • 90
    90
    Dinkum
    2025 April 2025 by James Bendon
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    6.23 Good
    Rating Dinkum
  • 91
    91
    Parkitect
    2018 November 2018 by Texel Raptor
    Simulator, Strategy, Business
    Simulator, Strategy, Business
    6.23 Good
    Rating Parkitect
  • 92
    92
    Graveyard Keeper
    2018 August 2018 by Lazy Bear Games
    Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
    Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
    6.22 Good
    Rating Graveyard Keeper
  • 93
    93
    Littlewood
    2020 August 2020 by Sean Young
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    RPG, Simulator, Adventure
    6.21 Good
    Rating Littlewood
  • 94
    94
    Megaquarium
    2018 September 2018 by Twice Circled
    Simulator, Strategy, Business
    Simulator, Strategy, Business
    6.21 Good
    Rating Megaquarium
  • 95
    95
    Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
    2024 June 2024 by 3Division
    Simulator, Strategy, Business
    Simulator, Strategy, Business
    6.20 Good
    Rating Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
  • 96
    96
    Planet Coaster
    2016 November 2016 by Frontier Developments
    Simulator, Strategy, Sandbox
    Simulator, Strategy, Sandbox
    6.18 Good
    Rating Planet Coaster
  • 97
    97
    Space Rangers HD: A War Apart
    2013 November 2013 by SNK Games
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    6.15 Good
    Rating Space Rangers HD: A War Apart
  • 98
    98
    Foundation
    2025 January 2025 by Polymorph Games
    Simulator, Strategy, Historical
    Simulator, Strategy, Historical
    6.15 Good
    Rating Foundation
  • 99
    99
    Old World
    2021 July 2021 by mohawk games
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    Simulator, Strategy, Turn-Based
    6.15 Good
    Rating Old World
  • 100
    100
    Brick Rigs
    2023 July 2023 by Fluppisoft
    Simulator, Sandbox, First person
    Simulator, Sandbox, First person
    6.14 Good
    Rating Brick Rigs
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