Top 15 eCity Alternative and Similar Games | Dec 2024

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 from following a technical academic path such as engineering. This is not due to lesser skills on the part of these youngsters but mostly to ineffective teaching strategies. One shouldn’t forget that this generation is the "net generation" of "digital natives": youngsters quickly absorb information in shorter chunks, they expect instant responses and feedback and they want to be active in their learning. ...

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. 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.......

3. 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,......

4. SimCity (series)

SimCity (series) 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.......

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. 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.......

7. 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......

8. City Sandbox

City Sandbox Construct your own towns and cities in this creative 2D building game! City Sandbox lets you develop awesome 2D societies, building-by-building, in any way you like! Will you make a prosperous, modern city? Will you create a bizarre, playful world where people live in fish tanks? Perhaps you'd prefer to......

9. Aquapolis

Aquapolis Help the locals turn an old, abandoned village into a thriving metropolis. Build a modern underwater city with fully developed infrastructure. Educate the underwater inhabitants on every aspect of your modern technology. Seek out the remnants of lost civilization and solve the cryptic messages of an unlucky scientist.Play with your......

10. CargoTruck - Transporter

CargoTruck - Transporter Use your driving skills to transport the cargo from the mountains site in to the city on time without losing any cargo or damaging it before the time ran out. Drive carefully in the uneven mountain terrain and in the traffic of the city, avoid the hurdles in the path......

11. 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......

12. The Sandbox

The Sandbox Imagine crafting your own world (complete with amazing Pixel Art), playing with Humans, Ninjas, Robots or Zombies, composing your own music and much more! The universe is yours to create or destroy, and the only limit is your imagination!Start from scratch with basic building blocks like stone, water and soil.......

13. 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......

14. Pharaoh and Cleopatra

Pharaoh and Cleopatra [Link from Wayback Machine: http://web.archive.org/web/20010330133302/http://www.pharaoh1.com/main_index.shtml ]Pharaoh is an isometric city-building game set in Ancient Egypt created by Impressions Games and published by Sierra Entertainment for Microsoft Windows. It involves the construction and management of settlements and cities in ancient Egypt, and is the first such themed game in the......

15. Stonehearth

Stonehearth Stonehearth is a game about exploration and survival in an epic fantasy setting. Your job is to help a small group of settlers survive and carve out a place for themselves in a hostile land. You’ll need to establish a food supply, build shelter, defend your people, and find a......