11 Multiplayer games like Lightyear Frontier that you should try

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We filtered the 37 games similar to Lightyear Frontier down to the 11 that fit the “Multiplayer” category. Megastore Simulator, Bloons TD 6 and Tropico 5 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Lightyear Frontier.

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The best multiplayer games like Lightyear Frontier

11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Lightyear Frontier. Each one has been evaluated across 20 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Megastore SimulatorClosest on genre

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloCasualRelaxingOpen WorldExplorationBase BuildingFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 81%· 14K

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

✓ Both are city builders — sharing deep simulation, vibe casual and vibe relaxing

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

Construction Simulator is back – bigger and better than ever! Get back to work with a vehicle fleet whose size will knock your socks off.

Where it drifts furthest from Lightyear Frontier: progression.

It predates Lightyear Frontier by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineCasualCozySandbox WorldSkill TreeManagement

Steam👍 97%· 386KRAWG👍 81%· 208

Year 2018Dev Ninja KiwiPlaytime ~8hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ If you enjoyed Lightyear Frontier, expect sandbox freedom, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, survival mechanics and punishing difficulty, while skipping deep simulation

The Bloons are back and better than ever! Get ready for a massive 3D tower defense game designed to give you hours and hours of the best strategy gaming available.

Where it drifts furthest from Lightyear Frontier: visuals.

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#3Tropico 5

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSandbox WorldBase BuildingExplorationSkill TreeManagement

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 visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Lightyear Frontier: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Lightyear Frontier.

It predates Lightyear Frontier by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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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

A city planning deck-building game! Concrete Jungle is a new take on the city building genre that swaps micro-management for a more strategic and puzzle-orientated style of city planning. You have a deck of selected cards which you can use to place buildings.

Where it drifts furthest from Lightyear Frontier: visuals and progression.

It predates Lightyear Frontier by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Planet ZooClosest overall match

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloMultiplayerCasualCozyRelaxingSandbox WorldOpen WorldManagementBase BuildingExploration

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

Year 2019Dev Frontier DevelopmentsPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and vibe casual.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

Build a world for wildlife in Planet Zoo. From the developers of Planet Coaster and Zoo Tycoon comes the ultimate zoo sim, featuring authentic living animals who think, feel and explore the world you create around them.

Where it drifts furthest from Lightyear Frontier: game mode.

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloMultiplayerCasualRelaxingSandbox WorldManagementBase BuildingThird Person

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, visual isometric and visual 3d, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Surprise, delight and thrill crowds as you build the theme park of your dreams. Build and design incredible coaster parks with unparalleled attention to detail and manage your park in a truly living world. Piece-by-Piece Construction: Planet Coaster makes a designer out of everyone.

Where it drifts furthest from Lightyear Frontier: visuals and game mode.

It predates Lightyear Frontier by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloMultiplayerRelaxingCasualSandbox 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 vibe relaxing

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus and visual 3d, while skipping adventure storytelling

House Flipper is a unique chance to become the one-man renovating crew. Buy, repair and upgrade devastated houses. Give them a second life and sell at a profit! At your disposal is a collection of tools and parts.

Where it drifts furthest from Lightyear Frontier: game mode.

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloMultiplayerCasualSandbox 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 adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings visual 2d, visual topdown and visual isometric, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Prison Architect is a person construction and management simulator developed by Introversion Software. It is a two-dimensional top-down simulator where it is the player's responsibility to build new prison blocks, cells, facilities, manage the staff such as wardens, guards and so on.

Where it drifts furthest from Lightyear Frontier: visuals and tone.

It predates Lightyear Frontier by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9SimCity

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldBase BuildingIsometric

IGDB60· 13

Year 2013Dev Maxis · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Lightyear Frontier: visuals and progression.

It predates Lightyear Frontier by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Business Tour - Board Game with Online Multiplayer

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

MultiplayerCo-opCasualCozyBase Building

Year 2025Dev FlugamesOn PC

✓ Same family of city builders: deep simulation, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel

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

Business Empire – Strategic Trade and Investment GameBusiness Empire is a multiplayer board game where players build a business empire by strategically acquiring and developing properties.

Where it drifts furthest from Lightyear Frontier: visuals and progression.

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#11Mad Games Tycoon 2Closest on progression

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

MultiplayerCasualSandbox WorldManagementBase BuildingSkill TreeCrafting

Steam👍 94%· 7.6KRAWG👍 85%· 33

Year 2021Dev EggcodePlaytime ~14hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with setting cartoon, PvP competition and visual 3d, while skipping adventure storytelling

Start your own game developer studio It is the year 1976.A few revolutionaries set out to take over the entertainment industry. You too take the risky step and found your own game company in a small, unimpressive office. Build your own studio with offices, production facilities and server rooms.

Where it drifts furthest from Lightyear Frontier: visuals and game mode.

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