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Foundry is hard to replace: few games combine sandbox freedom, sandbox world and setting scifi in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 16 gameplay attributes and found 37 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Megastore Simulator, Concrete Jungle and shapez lead the list, with Megastore Simulator reaching a 92/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Foundry special.

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Year 2024Dev MEDER Dynamics

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The closest game to Foundry is Megastore Simulator — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. Concrete Jungle and shapez follow close behind.

#1Megastore Simulator92 #2Concrete Jungle88 #3shapez82 #4Planet Zoo84 #5Prison Architect83

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Games like Foundry

37 similar games found

#1Megastore Simulator

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Megastore Simulator

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloOpen WorldExplorationBase BuildingFirst Person

Steam👍 81%· 14K

Year 2011Dev weltenbauer. Software Entwicklung · Astragon EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Both are city builders — sharing deep simulation, open world exploration and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, vibe relaxing and strong narrative focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

#2Concrete Jungle

88

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Concrete Jungle

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloMultiplayerCo-opBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 87%· 662RAWG👍 59%· 32MC76IGDB80· 3

Year 2015Dev ColePowered GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Fits the city builders cluster, with deep simulation, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, card game strategy and turn-based strategy, while skipping sandbox freedom

82

iRank96

shapez

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldProceduralBase BuildingManagementCraftingExploration

Steam👍 96%· 15K

Year 2020Dev Tobias Springer · PrismatikaOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Same family of city builders: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and sandbox world

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and visual isometric, while skipping setting scifi

84

iRank85

Planet Zoo

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldManagementBase BuildingExploration

Steam👍 91%· 95KRAWG👍 82%· 135MC81OC81· 67

Year 2019Dev Frontier DevelopmentsPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Same family of city builders: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe relaxing, while skipping procedural generation

#5Prison Architect

83

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Prison Architect

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldManagementBase Building

Steam👍 89%· 73KRAWG👍 72%· 587MC83IGDB81· 12OC80· 62

Year 2015Dev Double Eleven · Introversion SoftwarePlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the city builders cluster, with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, vibe casual and visual 2d, while skipping open world exploration

#6House Flipper

85

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House Flipper

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldManagementBase BuildingFirst Person

Steam👍 94%· 109KRAWG👍 76%· 351MC62IGDB62· 4OC62· 27

Year 2018Dev Ultimate Games · PlayWayPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are city builders — sharing deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Its own twist: vibe relaxing, vibe casual and strong narrative focus, while skipping procedural generation

#7Planet Coaster

82

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Planet Coaster

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldManagementBase Building

Steam👍 91%· 72KRAWG👍 74%· 294MC83IGDB83· 12OC85· 58

Year 2016Dev Frontier DevelopmentsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of city builders: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, vibe casual and vibe relaxing, while skipping open world exploration

81

iRank86

Townscaper

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloSandbox WorldProceduralOpen WorldBase BuildingExploration

Steam👍 95%· 21KIGDB80· 1OC73· 16

Year 2020Dev Oskar Stålberg · Raw FuryOn Xbox · Android · PC

✓ Both are city builders — sharing sandbox freedom, deep simulation and sandbox world

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, vibe relaxing and strong narrative focus, while skipping setting scifi

83

iRank77

Tropico 5

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSandbox WorldBase BuildingExplorationManagement

Steam👍 79%· 14KIGDB72· 14OC76· 52

Year 2014Dev Haemimont Games · Kalypso MediaOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are city builders — sharing deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, historical setting and skill tree progression, while skipping open world exploration

#10Dorfromantik

80

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Dorfromantik

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloSandbox WorldProceduralBase BuildingManagement

Steam👍 96%· 29KRAWG👍 80%· 220OC83· 30

Year 2022Dev Toukana InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Both are city builders — sharing deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, turn-based strategy and card game strategy, while skipping open world exploration

Steam GOG Nintendo

#11Jurassic World Evolution

80

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Jurassic World Evolution

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldSci-FiManagementBase BuildingExploration

Steam👍 87%· 55KIGDB74· 13OC71· 99

Year 2018Dev Frontier Developments · Universal PicturesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the city builders cluster, with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping procedural generation

77

iRank92

Minami Lane

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloManagementBase BuildingCasualCozy

Steam👍 98%· 6.4KOC80· 10

Year 2024Dev DootPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Linux

✓ Fits the city builders cluster, with deep simulation, single-player focus and resource management

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping sandbox freedom

#13Rusty's Retirement

76

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Rusty's Retirement

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloSandbox WorldSci-FiManagementBase Building

Steam👍 97%· 15K

Year 2024Dev Mister Morris GamesPlaytime ~18hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the city builders cluster, with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, vibe casual and vibe relaxing, while skipping open world exploration

#14Dyson Sphere Program

77

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Dyson Sphere Program

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldSci-FiBase BuildingExplorationManagementEarly Access

Steam👍 98%· 91KRAWG👍 85%· 84

Year 2021Dev Youthcat Studio · Gamera GamePlaytime ~8hOn PC

✓ Same family of city builders: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with setting space, visual 3d and visual third person, while skipping procedural generation

#15shapez 2 - Factory

75

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shapez 2 - Factory

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloSandbox WorldProceduralManagementCraftingBase BuildingEarly Access

Steam👍 97%· 14K

Dev tobspr Games · Gamera GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are city builders — sharing deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe casual and vibe relaxing, while skipping open world exploration

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Foundry?: The closest game to Foundry is Megastore Simulator, scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. They share 9 gameplay attributes, including deep simulation, multiplayer gameplay and co op. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Foundry?: The three closest games to Foundry are: 1. Megastore Simulator (92/100, 9 shared attributes) 2. Concrete Jungle (88/100, 5 shared attributes) 3. shapez (82/100, 10 shared attributes). All share Foundry's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 37 candidates across 16 dimensions.
Is Concrete Jungle similar to Foundry?: Yes, very much so — Concrete Jungle scores 88/100 similarity to Foundry. They share 5 attributes, including deep simulation and single-player focus. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Sandbox games are similar to Foundry?: The best Sandbox games similar to Foundry are shapez, Planet Zoo, Prison Architect and House Flipper. All share the Sandbox genre alongside other key Foundry attributes like deep simulation, multiplayer gameplay and co op.
How is similarity to Foundry calculated?: We compare Foundry against every game in our catalog using 16 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Foundry experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Foundry?: Yes — Business Tour - Board Game with Online Multiplayer is free and scores well on similarity to Foundry. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.