Top 15 SimCity (series) Alternative and Similar Games | Dec 2024

SimCity is a series of city-building simulation games, where you are given the task of founding and developing a city, while maintaining the happiness of the citizens and keeping a stable budget.

There are five versions for the PC: SimCity (original), SimCity 2000, SimCity 3000, SimCity 4, and SimCity Societies. There are also multiple versions of the game available for game consoles or mobile devices.

1. Micropolis

Micropolis Micropolis is a open city-building simulator game and is based on the original source code of SimCity (series) , which was donated to the One Laptop per Child (OLPC) project by Electronic Arts as free and open source software under the terms of the GPLv3.......

2. eCity

eCity eCity is an international project that provides a virtual city environment for engineering Problem Based Learning.The difficulty that many secondary education students have with mathematics and other science topics is a widespread problem in Europe, as shown by several international comparative studies like PISA or TIMMS. This prevents these students......

3. Dino Island

Dino Island In a more or less near future, scientists have managed to recreate dinosaurs. In order to fund research, government has set up dinosaur-themed amusement parks that the player will manage.......

4. Deep Sea Tycoon (Series)

Deep Sea Tycoon (Series) The gameplay of Deep Sea Tycoon involves choosing one of 24 different characters and creating an underwater city filled with different buildings and features, from Mermaid Palaces to Seafood Restaurants. Through the character they choose and the choices they make in their city, the player can become a ruthless oil-tycoon,......

5. Micropolis for Windows

Micropolis for Windows Build the city of your dreams with Micropolis for Windows, the city simulation. In Micropolis you are the mayor of a small village, that will rise to a Micropolis under your leadership. Solve challenges like disgruntled citizens, traffic jams, pollution and get new citizens, industries and commerce into your town.......

6. Rebuild (series)

Rebuild (series) Gather survivors of the zombie apocalypse and manage resources while defending against undead attacks. Reclaim the city one square at a time and put your survivors to work scavenging for food, building houses, rediscovering technology and of course killing zombies.Beware of rival gangs, illness, thieves and even riots as you......

7. Minecraft

Minecraft Minecraft is a sandbox game that revolves around using building blocks to create anything you want. At night, monsters come out; make sure to build a shelter before that happens. The game also has multiplayer capabilities. There is a trial version available, but you are locked into survival mode, and......

8. Shores of Hazeron

Shores of Hazeron Shores of Hazeron is an ambitious and revolutionary game set in a science fiction universe.We took a new approach. No off-the-shelf 3D engine was used except OpenGL. Years were devoted to developing entirely new methods and techniques. No cut scenes are ever used to make the transition from one place......

9. Pocket God

Pocket God You’re the island god!What kind of god would you be? Benevolent or vengeful? Play Pocket God and discover the answer within yourself. Pocket God is an episodic microgame for you to explore, show your friends and have fun with. It contains multiple locations with many hilarious scenarios, exciting mini-games and......

10. Noctis

Noctis Noctis provides a massive 3D galaxy to explore via first-person perspective, through retro graphic visuals. Discover thousands of stars, their planets and moons through a galaxy approximately 90 thousand light-years in radius.......

11. CaesarIA

CaesarIA CaesarIA is an open source remake of Caesar III game released by Impressions Games in 1998, it aims to expand the possibilities of the classical city-building simulators and to add new features showing the city life. Now the game work with Windows, Linux, Mac, Haiku and Android.The original Caesar3 game......

12. Europa 1400: The Guild (Series)

Europa 1400: The Guild (Series) Europa 1400: The Guild (also titled Europa 1400 or The Guild) is a simulation game set in Europe from the year 1400 up to 1815. In it, the player tries to guide a family dynasty to power and wealth, starting from one character of limited means. Players can choose from......

13. Bit City

Bit City Grow a small town into a thriving metropolis in this city building simulation. Invest in upgrades and buy new vehicle types, buildings and landmarks to customize your city to your liking.......

14. Atlantis Underwater Tycoon

Atlantis Underwater Tycoon The player starts with a home base, and expands from there. As the city expands, a wider range of buildings and residents become available. When these new items are placed, they bring in more tourists and residents with money, and this unlocks new buildings.As well as having to balance the......

15. The Kindred

The Kindred The Kindred - a creative sandbox game set in a vibrant voxel world. Start with the bare essentials and lead the Kin’s upstart civilization to peace and prosperity. Explore new lands, discover resources, grow plants and raise animals to grow your village. Survive through the harsh winters, devastating diseases, sweltering......