61
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In this city-building strategy game, you control a group of exiled travelers who decide to restart their lives in a new land. They have only the clothes on their backs and a cart filled with supplies from their homeland. The townspeople of Banished are your primary resource.
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Banished
Steam
Publisher:
Shining Rock Software LLC
Developer:
Shining Rock Software LLC
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Feb 18, 2014
10 years, 2 months ago
|
$19.99
|
BeautifulBuildingCity BuilderColony SimDifficultEconomyHistoricalIndieManagementMedievalOpen WorldProcedural GenerationRelaxingResource ManagementRTSSandboxSimulationSingleplayerStrategySurvival
|
141,860 |
35,973 |
9/10 |
~$14 million
|
62
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Design stunning hospitals, cure peculiar illnesses and manage troublesome staff as you spread your budding healthcare organisation across Two Point County.
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Two Point Hospital
Steam
Publisher:
SEGA
Developer:
Two Point Studios
|
Aug 29, 2018
5 years, 8 months ago
|
$29.99
|
BuildingCartoonyCasualCity BuilderClassicComedyFamily FriendlyFunnyIndieIsometricManagementMedical SimMultiplayerReplay ValueRetroSandboxSimulationSingleplayerStrategyTactical
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196,364 |
23,924 |
9/10 |
~$14 million
|
63
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The deepest, most intricate simulation of a world that's ever been created. The legendary Dwarf Fortress is now on Steam. Build a fortress and try to help your dwarves survive against a deeply generated world.
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Dwarf Fortress
Steam
Publisher:
Kitfox Games
Developer:
Bay 12 Games
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Dec 6, 2022
1 year, 5 months ago
|
$29.99
|
AutomationBase BuildingBuildingColony SimCraftingDifficultDwarfEconomyFantasyIndieManagementModdableProcedural GenerationSandboxSimulationSingleplayerStrategySurvivalTactical RPGTurn-Based Combat
|
185,614 |
23,870 |
10/10 |
~$14 million
|
64
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Build your own vehicles or download one of the more than 200,000 creations already uploaded to the Workshop and experience the dynamic driving and destruction physics of Brick Rigs!
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Brick Rigs
Steam
Publisher:
Fluppisoft
Developer:
Fluppisoft
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Jul 14, 2023
10 months, 1 week ago
|
$18.99
|
ActionBuildingDestructionDrivingEarly AccessFamily FriendlyFirst-PersonFlightFPSFunnyGun CustomizationLEGOMultiplayerOpen WorldPhysicsRacingSandboxSimulationSingleplayerZombies
|
60,084 |
37,595 |
9/10 |
~$14 million
|
65
|
El Presidente is back! Prove yourself once again as a feared dictator or peace-loving statesman on the island state of Tropico and shape the fate of your very own banana republic through four distinctive eras.
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Tropico 6
Steam
Publisher:
Kalypso Media
Developers:
Limbic Entertainment, Realmforge Studios
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Mar 29, 2019
5 years, 1 month ago
|
$39.99
|
AtmosphericBuildingChoices MatterCity BuilderCo-opDestructionDiplomacyEconomyFunnyManagementMultiplayerPoliticalPolitical SimPoliticsSandboxSimulationSingleplayerStory RichStrategyTop-Down
|
111,873 |
16,962 |
9/10 |
~$13 million
|
66
|
A dark fantasy city builder where you must rebuild civilization in the face of apocalyptic rains. As the Queen’s Viceroy, lead humans, beavers, lizards, foxes, and harpies to reclaim the wilderness and secure a future for civilization's last survivors.
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Against the Storm
Steam
Publisher:
Hooded Horse
Developer:
Eremite Games
|
Dec 8, 2023
5 months, 1 week ago
|
$29.99
|
2DBase BuildingBuildingCity BuilderColony SimEconomyFantasyIndieManagementModdableOpen WorldReplay ValueResource ManagementRoguelikeRogueliteSandboxSimulationSingleplayerStrategySurvival
|
117,220 |
22,480 |
10/10 |
~$13 million
|
67
|
Master ancient tech to hunt down giant beasts. WILD HEARTS™ is a twist on the hunting genre where technology gives you a fighting chance against giant nature-infused beasts. Hunt alone or with friends.
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WILD HEARTS™
Steam
Publisher:
Electronic Arts
Developer:
KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
|
Feb 16, 2023
1 year, 3 months ago
|
$69.99
|
3DActionAction-AdventureAdventureBuildingColorfulCo-opCraftingCreature CollectorDragonsExplorationFantasyHack and SlashHuntingMultiplayerNatureRPGSingleplayerSouls-likeThird Person
|
68,285 |
9,126 |
6/10 |
~$12 million
|
68
|
Besiege is a physics building game about constructing mechanical machines to annihilate armies, obliterate castles and overcome challenging obstacles. Conquer the campaign or skirmish with friends in Multiplayer!
|
Besiege
Steam
Publisher:
Spiderling Studios
Developer:
Spiderling Studios
|
Feb 18, 2020
4 years, 3 months ago
|
$14.99
|
BuildingDark HumorDestructionFlightGoreLEGOLevel EditorLogicMedievalModdableMultiplayerNaval CombatOnline Co-OpPhysicsPuzzleReplay ValueRobotsSandboxSimulationVehicular Combat
|
280,800 |
42,311 |
10/10 |
~$12 million
|
69
|
Build and manage a medieval graveyard while facing ethical dilemmas and making questionable decisions. Welcome to Graveyard Keeper, the most inaccurate medieval cemetery sim of the year.
|
Graveyard Keeper
Steam
Publisher:
tinyBuild
Developer:
Lazy Bear Games
|
Aug 15, 2018
5 years, 9 months ago
|
$19.99
|
2DAdventureAgricultureBuildingCraftingDarkDark HumorFantasyGoreIndieManagementMedievalMysteryPixel GraphicsRPGSandboxSimulationSingleplayerStory RichViolent
|
122,408 |
31,173 |
9/10 |
~$12 million
|
70
|
The highly popular and quirky "idle game that you want to actively keep playing". Explore, craft, gather & manage resources, find secrets and build your base out of nothing! Buy land to explore and expand!
|
Forager
Steam
Publisher:
Humble Games
Developer:
HopFrog
|
Apr 18, 2019
5 years, 1 month ago
|
$19.99
$6.99
-65%
|
2DAdventureAgricultureBase BuildingBuildingCasualCraftingExplorationFarming SimIndieMultiplayerOpen WorldOpen World Survival CraftPixel GraphicsResource ManagementRPGSandboxSimulationSingleplayerSurvival
|
115,083 |
30,793 |
9/10 |
~$12 million
|
71
|
Nomadic Survival MMO. Build wooden walking machines to travel to new lands. Create clans and fight for territory. Resources deplete fast, so take your sword and scavenge, pirate, and trade to stay alive.
|
Last Oasis
Steam
Publishers:
Donkey Crew, Snail Games USA
Developer:
Donkey Crew
|
Mar 26, 2020
4 years, 1 month ago
Early Access
|
$29.99
|
ActionAdventureBuildingCraftingEarly AccessEconomyIndieMassively MultiplayerMMORPGMultiplayerOpen WorldPost-apocalypticPvEPvPRPGSandboxSurvivalSwordplayThird PersonViolent
|
72,576 |
20,088 |
6/10 |
~$12 million
|
72
|
Hurtworld is a hardcore multiplayer survival FPS with a focus on competitive gunplay and strategic map control. Built for hardcore gamers, Hurtworld aims to punish.
|
Hurtworld
Steam
Publisher:
Bankroll Studios
Developer:
Bankroll Studios
|
Dec 10, 2019
4 years, 5 months ago
|
$24.99
|
ActionAdventureBuildingCartoonyCo-opCraftingEarly AccessFirst-PersonFPSIndieMultiplayerOpen WorldOpen World Survival CraftPvPSandboxShooterSimulationSingleplayerSurvivalThird Person
|
235,785 |
23,879 |
7/10 |
~$11 million
|
73
|
Build a soviet republic from an impoverished country into a rich industrial superpower in a city builder with intricate production chains and a fully simulated global economy. Manage the lives of your citizens from education to work and party loyalty to criminal activity.
|
Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
Steam
Publisher:
Hooded Horse
Developer:
3Division
|
Mar 15, 2019
5 years, 2 months ago
Early Access
|
$39.99
|
AtmosphericBase BuildingBuildingCasualCity BuilderEarly AccessEconomyManagementModdableOpen WorldProcedural GenerationRealisticReal-Time with PauseRelaxingReplay ValueResource ManagementSandboxSimulationSingleplayerStrategy
|
101,026 |
14,587 |
9/10 |
~$11 million
|
74
|
Equipped with cutting-edge salvaging tech, carve & slice spaceships to recover valuable materials. Upgrade your gear to take on more lucrative contracts and pay your billion credits debt to LYNX Corp!
|
Hardspace: Shipbreaker
Steam
Publisher:
Focus Entertainment
Developer:
Blackbird Interactive
|
May 24, 2022
1 year, 12 months ago
|
$34.99
|
ActionBuildingDestructionDystopianEarly AccessFirst-PersonFuturisticGreat SoundtrackOpen WorldPhysicsProcedural GenerationPuzzleRelaxingSandboxSci-fiSimulationSingleplayerSpaceSpace SimStrategy
|
86,975 |
16,447 |
9/10 |
~$11 million
|
75
|
Humans are long gone. In a world struck by droughts and toxic waste, will your lumberpunk beavers do any better? A city-building game featuring ingenious animals, vertical architecture, water physics, and terraforming. Contains high amounts of wood.
|
Timberborn
Steam
Publisher:
Mechanistry
Developer:
Mechanistry
|
Sep 15, 2021
2 years, 8 months ago
Early Access
|
$24.99
|
3DAutomationBase BuildingBuildingCity BuilderColony SimEarly AccessFarming SimLevel EditorManagementNaturePhysicsPost-apocalypticSandboxScienceSimulationStrategyStylizedSurvivalVoxel
|
152,581 |
22,886 |
10/10 |
~$11 million
|
76
|
WorldBox is the ULTIMATE god simulator and sandbox game. A petri dish for your fantasy civilizations. Create your own world or destroy it using many powers. Watch civilizations grow, form kingdoms, colonize new lands, sail to far continents, wars to ignite, empires to fall and towns to burn!
|
WorldBox - God Simulator
Steam
Publisher:
Maxim Karpenko
Developer:
Maxim Karpenko
|
Dec 2, 2021
2 years, 5 months ago
Early Access
|
$19.99
|
Artificial IntelligenceBuildingColony SimDestructionEarly AccessFantasyGod GameIdlerIndieLife SimManagementMedievalMythologyPixel GraphicsPolitical SimPoliticsProcedural GenerationRelaxingSandboxSimulation
|
149,953 |
28,531 |
9/10 |
~$11 million
|
77
|
The Sims 3: Create the perfect world with full customization at your fingertips. Refine personalities and help fulfill destinies.
|
The Sims™ 3
Steam
Publisher:
Electronic Arts
Developer:
The Sims Studio
|
Jun 2, 2009
14 years, 11 months ago
|
$19.99
|
ActionAdventureBuildingCasualCharacter CustomizationComedyFamily FriendlyFunnyGreat SoundtrackLife SimModdableMultiplayerNudityReplay ValueRomanceRPGSandboxSimulationSingleplayerStrategy
|
104,813 |
28,096 |
9/10 |
~$11 million
|
78
|
Build and explore in a true space sandbox survival adventure. Construct mighty capital vessels, sprawling planetary settlements, and vast space stations in your galactic journey to discover the mysteries of Empyrion!
|
Empyrion - Galactic Survival
Steam
Publisher:
Eleon Game Studios
Developer:
Eleon Game Studios
|
Aug 5, 2020
3 years, 9 months ago
|
$19.99
|
BuildingCo-opCraftingExplorationFPSMultiplayerOpen WorldOpen World Survival CraftPhysicsPvEPvPSandboxSci-fiSimulationSingleplayerSpaceSpace SimStrategySurvivalVoxel
|
245,410 |
27,261 |
7/10 |
~$10 million
|
79
|
Protect and guide your people as you forge a town from untamed wilderness at the edge of the known world. Harvest raw materials, hunt, fish and farm to survive. Produce crafted items to trade, consume, equip and fight with as you battle for your survival against the elements and outside threats.
|
Farthest Frontier
Steam
Publisher:
Crate Entertainment
Developer:
Crate Entertainment
|
Aug 9, 2022
1 year, 9 months ago
Early Access
|
$29.99
|
4XAgricultureBuildingCity BuilderColony SimEarly AccessImmersive SimManagementMedievalMilitaryOpen World Survival CraftRealisticResource ManagementRTSSandboxSimulationSingleplayerStrategySurvivalTop-Down
|
204,561 |
16,298 |
9/10 |
~$9.4 million
|
80
|
There will be challenges to overcome. Execute your strategy and improve your colony’s chances of survival while unlocking the mysteries of this alien world. Are you ready? Mars is waiting for you.
|
Surviving Mars
Steam
Publisher:
Paradox Interactive
Developers:
Abstraction, Haemimont Games
|
Mar 15, 2018
6 years, 2 months ago
|
$29.99
$7.49
-75%
|
Base BuildingBuildingCity BuilderColony SimFuturisticGreat SoundtrackManagementMarsModdableOpen WorldResource ManagementRTSSandboxSci-fiSimulationSingleplayerSpaceSpace SimStrategySurvival
|
147,094 |
15,099 |
9/10 |
~$8.7 million
|
81
|
Build the ultimate vehicle and explore a vast open world filled with challenges and adventure. Play solo or team up with friends in multiplayer to conquer the toughest obstacles. With a thrilling campaign mode and endless creative possibilities, Trailmakers is the ultimate sandbox for adventurers.
|
Trailmakers
Steam
Publisher:
Flashbulb
Developer:
Flashbulb
|
Sep 18, 2019
4 years, 8 months ago
|
$24.99
|
BuildingCo-opDestructionDrivingExplorationFlightJetModdableMultiplayerOpen WorldPhysicsPuzzleRacingRobotsSandboxSimulationSpaceSubmarineTanksVehicular Combat
|
63,869 |
18,016 |
9/10 |
~$8.6 million
|
82
|
Osiris: New Dawn is an unforgiving near future space survival game with a cinematic feel and elements of horror. Play as a Mission Specialist in single or multiplayer to build your planetary base, pilotable vehicles, and controllable drones as you explore a dangerous solar system far from Earth.
|
Osiris: New Dawn
Steam
Publisher:
Fenix Fire Entertainment
Developer:
Fenix Fire Entertainment
|
Jan 18, 2023
1 year, 4 months ago
|
$34.99
|
ActionAdventureAliensBase BuildingBuildingCo-opCraftingExplorationFirst-PersonHorrorIndieMultiplayerOpen WorldOpen World Survival CraftSandboxSci-fiSingleplayerSpaceSpace SimSurvival
|
210,551 |
12,856 |
6/10 |
~$8.6 million
|
83
|
Rise up in a search for immortality in this strategy sim and management game based on Chinese mythology. Rebuild your sect and train new disciples through the path of cultivation. Research magic and gather mystical artifacts, face ancient dangers and other sects in your path to spiritual ascension.
|
Amazing Cultivation Simulator
Steam
Publisher:
Gamera Games
Developer:
GSQ Games
|
Nov 24, 2020
3 years, 5 months ago
|
$24.99
|
2DAnimeBase BuildingBuildingColony SimEarly AccessFantasyIndieManagementMartial ArtsMythologyNudityOpen WorldPsychological HorrorRPGSandboxSimulationSingleplayerStrategySurvival
|
110,949 |
17,988 |
9/10 |
~$8.6 million
|
84
|
The Riftbreaker™ is a base-building, survival game with Action-RPG elements. You are an elite scientist/commando inside an advanced Mecha-Suit capable of dimensional rift travel. Hack & slash countless enemies. Build up your base, collect samples and research new inventions to survive.
|
The Riftbreaker
Steam
Publishers:
EXOR Studios, Surefire.Games
Developer:
EXOR Studios
|
Oct 14, 2021
2 years, 7 months ago
|
$29.99
|
ActionAction RPGAdventureAtmosphericBase BuildingBuildingCraftingExplorationHack and SlashIsometricLootMechsResource ManagementRPGSandboxSci-fiSimulationStrategySurvivalTower Defense
|
91,027 |
14,808 |
9/10 |
~$8.5 million
|
85
|
TerraTech is an open-world, sandbox adventure game, where you design and build your own creations through a mix of crafting, combat and discovery. Design vehicles from a huge library of blocks. Scavenge, craft and buy new parts to survive and become the ultimate planetary prospector.
|
TerraTech
Steam
Publisher:
Payload Studios
Developer:
Payload Studios
|
Aug 10, 2018
5 years, 9 months ago
|
$24.99
|
ActionAdventureBuildingCraftingEarly AccessExplorationIndieMultiplayerOnline Co-OpOpen WorldOpen World Survival CraftPhysicsPvPRobotsSandboxSingleplayerStrategySurvivalThird PersonVehicular Combat
|
117,403 |
17,719 |
9/10 |
~$8.5 million
|
86
|
Train Simulator Classic is your ultimate railway hobby. Learn to operate officially licensed iconic locomotives across realistic detailed routes from around the world. With something for all railfans this is the perfect place to start the virtual train collection of your dreams.
|
Train Simulator Classic
Steam
Publishers:
Dovetail Games, Dovetail Games - Trains
Developer:
Dovetail Games
|
Jul 12, 2009
14 years, 10 months ago
|
$24.99
|
ActionAdventureAtmosphericBuildingCasualCity BuilderDrivingLevel EditorModdableOpen WorldRealisticRelaxingSandboxSimulationSingleplayerStrategyTrackIRTrainsTransportationVR
|
77,753 |
17,646 |
7/10 |
~$8.5 million
|
87
|
Stronghold Crusader 2 is the long awaited sequel to the original castle sim. After 12 years Stronghold returns to the desert with a new 3D engine and powerful Havok Physics. Crusader 2 recaptures the original game’s addictive, fast-paced gameplay and authentic castle simulation.
|
Stronghold Crusader 2
Steam
Publisher:
FireFly Studios
Developer:
FireFly Studios
|
Sep 22, 2014
9 years, 7 months ago
|
$39.99
$3.99
-90%
|
ActionAdventureAtmosphericBase BuildingBuildingCity BuilderClassicCo-opHistoricalMedievalMultiplayerOpen WorldResource ManagementRTSSandboxSimulationSingleplayerStrategySurvivalTactical
|
74,632 |
10,834 |
7/10 |
~$8.3 million
|
88
|
Run your own supermarket. Stock shelves, set prices as you'd like, take payments, hire staff, expand and design your store. Online orders & delivery, shoplifters, security, local market are upcoming.
|
Supermarket Simulator
Steam
Publisher:
Nokta Games
Developer:
Nokta Games
|
Feb 20, 2024
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Early Access
|
$12.99
|
3DBuildingCapitalismCasualDrivingEarly AccessEconomyFirst-PersonImmersive SimIndieInventory ManagementLife SimManagementMultiplayerRealisticResource ManagementSandboxSimulationSingleplayerTrading
|
61,008 |
32,649 |
9/10 |
~$8.1 million
|
89
|
IXION is an unrelenting, city-building odyssey across the stars. As Administrator of the Tiqqun, DOLOS’ prototype space station, you are tasked with balancing preservation and exploration as you manage infrastructure, resources and crew. Can you keep the flame of humanity alight in the cold dark?
|
IXION
Steam
Publisher:
Kasedo Games
Developer:
Bulwark Studios
|
Dec 7, 2022
1 year, 5 months ago
|
$34.99
|
AtmosphericBase BuildingBuildingChoices MatterCity BuilderColony SimDarkDifficultEconomyExplorationIndieManagementPost-apocalypticResource ManagementRTSSimulationSingleplayerSpaceStrategySurvival
|
103,520 |
11,942 |
7/10 |
~$8 million
|
90
|
Craftopia is the brand new multiplayer survival action game made in Japan. We combined many features we find enjoyable, such as hunting, farming, hack-and-slash, building, automation to develop this game.
|
Craftopia
Steam
Publisher:
Pocketpair
Developer:
Pocketpair
|
Sep 4, 2020
3 years, 8 months ago
Early Access
|
$24.99
|
ActionAdventureAnimeAutomationBuildingCharacter CustomizationCo-opCraftingEarly AccessHack and SlashIndieMultiplayerOnline Co-OpOpen WorldOpen World Survival CraftRPGSandboxSingleplayerSurvivalThird Person
|
171,962 |
16,564 |
7/10 |
~$7.9 million
|