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We filtered the 41 games similar to SimCity down to the 15 that fit the “Multiplayer” category. Planet Coaster, Prison Architect and Planet Zoo top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to SimCity.

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

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SoloMultiplayer

Year 2013Dev Maxis

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Within the “Multiplayer” category, the closest game to SimCity is Planet Coaster — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Prison Architect and Planet Zoo follow close behind.

#1Planet Coaster96 #2Prison Architect96 #3Planet Zoo95 #4House Flipper94 #5Tropico 591

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The best multiplayer games like SimCity

15 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to SimCity. Each one has been evaluated across 7 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.

#1Planet Coaster

96

Planet Coaster

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldBase BuildingIsometric

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

#2Prison Architect

96

Prison Architect

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldBase 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 sandbox world

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, vibe casual and resource management

95

Planet Zoo

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldBase BuildingCasual

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 visual isometric

#4House Flipper

94

House Flipper

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldBase BuildingRelaxing

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 visual isometric

91

Tropico 5

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldBase BuildingIsometric

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

#6Concrete Jungle

88

Concrete Jungle

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

#7Megastore Simulator

63

Megastore Simulator

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

MultiplayerSoloBase BuildingCo-opOnline

Steam👍 81%· 14K

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

✓ Both are city builders — sharing deep simulation, multiplayer gameplay and single-player focus

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

#8Stronghold Crusader

50

Stronghold Crusader

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 98%· 21KIGDB80· 1

Year 2002Dev Firefly Studios · Take-Two InteractiveOn PC

✓ Shared with SimCity: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

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

#9Crusader Kings II

50

Crusader Kings II

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 SimCity, expect deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

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

#10Europa Universalis III

50

Europa Universalis III

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldIsometricHistorical

Steam👍 83%· 2.0KIGDB70· 1

Year 2007Dev Paradox InteractiveOn PC · Mac

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

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

#11The Guild II

50

The Guild II

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldIsometricHistorical

IGDB68· 2

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

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

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

#12Gratuitous Space Battles

50

Gratuitous Space Battles

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldIsometricMelee

Steam👍 70%· 877RAWG👍 24%· 42MC72IGDB65· 2

Year 2009Dev Positech GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like SimCity, it's known for deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, real-time strategy and tower defense planning, while skipping base building

#13Fallout Shelter

49

Fallout Shelter

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldBase BuildingCasual

Steam👍 88%· 81KIGDB68· 9

Year 2015Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Shared with SimCity: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and adventure storytelling, while skipping visual isometric

#14Mad Games Tycoon 2

86

Mad Games Tycoon 2

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

MultiplayerSandbox WorldBase BuildingPvPCasual

Steam👍 94%· 7.6KRAWG👍 85%· 33

Year 2021Dev EggcodePlaytime ~14hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, setting cartoon and PvP competition, while skipping single-player focus

#15Business Tour - Board Game with Online Multiplayer

80

Business Tour - Board Game with Online Multiplayer

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

MultiplayerBase BuildingPvPCo-opTactical

Year 2025Dev FlugamesOn PC

✓ Same family of city builders: deep simulation, multiplayer gameplay and base building

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

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