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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 37 games similar to Memoriapolis down to the 10 that fit the “Narrative” category. Townscaper, Jurassic World Evolution and Space Colony: Steam Edition top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Memoriapolis.

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The best narrative games like Memoriapolis

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Memoriapolis. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1TownscaperClosest overall match

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloNarrativeProceduralOpen WorldBase BuildingExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 21KIGDB80· 1OC73· 16

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

✓ Both are city builders — sharing deep simulation, strong narrative focus and procedural generation

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, vibe casual and vibe relaxing, while skipping historical setting

Where it drifts furthest from Memoriapolis: tone and visuals.

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Steam GOG Epic

#2Jurassic World EvolutionClosest on progression

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldManagementBase BuildingExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 87%· 55KIGDB74· 13OC71· 99

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

✓ Fits the city builders cluster, with deep simulation, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, dark, oppressive atmosphere and sandbox world, while skipping procedural generation

Where it drifts furthest from Memoriapolis: setting and world.

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#3Space Colony: Steam Edition

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldBase BuildingManagementExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 80%· 658MC74IGDB77· 3

Year 2015Dev FireFly StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of city builders: deep simulation, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, cozy, relaxing feel and sandbox world, while skipping procedural generation

Half way across the galaxy with limited resources, a mega corporation looking over your shoulder and a ragtag crew expecting a pay cheque, it's up to you to survive and turn a profit. You have a base to build and hostile alien threats to neutralise, but ignore your crew and the colony is doomed.

Where it drifts furthest from Memoriapolis: setting and visuals.

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

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Steam GOG

#4House FlipperClosest on visuals

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldManagementBase BuildingFirst Person3D

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

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

✓ Both are city builders — sharing deep simulation, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, vibe relaxing and vibe casual, while skipping procedural generation

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 Memoriapolis: tone and world.

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloNarrativeBase BuildingManagementCasual

Steam👍 87%· 775IGDB40· 1

Year 2014Dev Alawar Entertainment · Buka EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are city builders — sharing deep simulation, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping open world exploration

Darkestville Castle Coming Soon About the Game Become a leader of a little group of settlers to create a thriving colony which will envy even the developed nation! Who says it would be easy?!

Where it drifts furthest from Memoriapolis: tone.

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

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#6Megastore Simulator

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationBase BuildingFirst Person

Steam👍 81%· 14K

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

✓ Both are city builders — sharing deep simulation, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, vibe relaxing and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping procedural generation

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 Memoriapolis: game mode and tone.

It predates Memoriapolis by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloNarrativeManagementBase BuildingIsometric3D

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

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

✓ Same family of city builders: deep simulation, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

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

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 Memoriapolis: world and tone.

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

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloNarrativeManagementBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 91%· 4.4KRAWG👍 79%· 70IGDB90· 1

Year 2016Dev Raylight Games · Toplitz ProductionsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of city builders: deep simulation, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, vibe casual and sandbox world, while skipping open world exploration

BUILD UP YOUR OWN GAMES EMPIRE Form your own game studio in the early 1980s starting in a small garage. Develop your own game concepts, create a team and develop megahit video games. Research new technologies, train your staff, upgrade your offices, moving up to bigger and better locations.

Where it drifts furthest from Memoriapolis: world and setting.

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

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Steam GOG Xbox

#9Travellin Cats in ChinaClosest on tone

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldHistoricalManagement

Steam👍 92%· 1.0K

Dev KremlingamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Memoriapolis, it's known for deep simulation, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical, while skipping procedural generation

Year 1976, the stormy Cultural revolution has died down, hard times of hongweibing and public critics are coming to an end. Old and sick Mao Zedong will soon leave China to his comrades from CPC.

Where it drifts furthest from Memoriapolis: visuals.

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Steam

#10Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive

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