14 Multiplayer games like Planet Coaster that you should try

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We filtered the 40 games similar to Planet Coaster down to the 14 that fit the “Multiplayer” category. SimCity, House Flipper and Planet Zoo top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Planet Coaster.

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

The best multiplayer games like Planet Coaster

14 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Planet Coaster. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1SimCity

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldBase BuildingIsometric

IGDB60· 13

Year 2013Dev Maxis · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

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#2House Flipper

iRank75

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloMultiplayerRelaxingCasualNarrativeSandbox WorldManagementBase Building3D

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: open world exploration and visual first person, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloMultiplayerCasualRelaxingSandbox WorldManagementBase Building

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

Year 2019Dev Frontier DevelopmentsPlaytime ~5hOn PC

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

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

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloMultiplayerCasualSandbox WorldManagementBase BuildingIsometric

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 and visual topdown, while skipping vibe relaxing

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldBase BuildingManagementIsometric

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 co op, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloMultiplayerBase BuildingIsometricCo-op

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

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#7Megastore Simulator

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

MultiplayerSoloCasualRelaxingNarrativeBase BuildingThird 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: open world exploration, co op and online features, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#8Stronghold Crusader

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 98%· 21KIGDB80· 1

Year 2002Dev Firefly Studios · Take-Two InteractiveOn PC

✓ Shared with Planet Coaster: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, tower defense planning and combat tactical, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldManagementTactical

Steam👍 92%· 20KIGDB76· 1

Year 2010Dev Paradox InteractiveOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Planet Coaster: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, turn-based strategy and combat tactical, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldIsometricThird Person

IGDB68· 2

Year 2008Dev Trine Game Studios · JoWooD ProductionsPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Planet Coaster, expect deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, deep RPG systems and historical setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

MultiplayerSoloSandbox WorldIsometricHistorical

Steam👍 91%· 74KRAWG👍 64%· 755MC82IGDB84· 2

Year 2012Dev Paradox Development Studio · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Planet Coaster, expect deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, deep RPG systems and historical setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#12Europa Universalis III

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GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldIsometricHistorical

Steam👍 83%· 2.0KIGDB70· 1

Year 2007Dev Paradox InteractiveOn PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Planet Coaster, expect sandbox freedom, deep simulation and sandbox world

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, turn-based strategy and historical setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#13Mad Games Tycoon 2

iRank90

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

MultiplayerCasualSandbox WorldManagementBase Building3D

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 skill tree progression, while skipping adventure storytelling

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Steam

#14Business Tour - Board Game with Online Multiplayer

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

MultiplayerCasualBase Building3DPvP

Year 2025Dev FlugamesOn PC

✓ Same family of city builders: deep simulation, vibe casual and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, card game strategy and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping sandbox freedom

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