12 Multiplayer games like Tropico 5 that you should try

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We filtered the 38 games similar to Tropico 5 down to the 12 that fit the “Multiplayer” category. Concrete Jungle, Megastore Simulator and Tropico 6 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Tropico 5.

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The best multiplayer games like Tropico 5

12 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Tropico 5. 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.

#1Concrete Jungle

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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 deep RPG systems

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#2Megastore Simulator

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

MultiplayerCo-opSoloExplorationBase Building

Steam👍 81%· 14K

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

✓ Both are city builders — sharing deep simulation, multiplayer gameplay and co op

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, vibe relaxing and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSandbox WorldBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 29KIGDB77· 8OC79· 85

Year 2019Dev Limbic Entertainment · Kalypso MediaOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Like Tropico 5, it's known for deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, strong narrative focus and visual topdown, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#4Total War: THREE KINGDOMS

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GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 82%· 93KRAWG👍 78%· 169MC85IGDB82· 6OC85· 70

Year 2019Dev Feral Interactive · SEGAPlaytime ~10hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Tropico 5: historical setting, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

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

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#5Company of Heroes 2

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GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 79%· 113KRAWG👍 50%· 872MC80IGDB78· 11

Year 2013Dev Feral Interactive · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Tropico 5, it's known for deep simulation, historical setting and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy and combat tactical, while skipping deep RPG systems

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloMultiplayerSandbox 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 sandbox world

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, vibe casual and visual 2d, while skipping deep RPG systems

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Steam GOG Epic

#7SimCity

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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: deep RPG systems.

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#8Planet Coaster

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldManagementBase 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, while skipping deep RPG systems

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloMultiplayerSandbox 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 deep RPG systems

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldManagementBase Building

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 deep RPG systems

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Steam GOG Xbox

#11Business Tour - Board Game with Online Multiplayer

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

MultiplayerCo-opBase BuildingPvPTactical

Year 2025Dev FlugamesOn PC

✓ Same family of city builders: deep simulation, multiplayer gameplay and co op

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, card game strategy and vibe casual, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#12Mad Games Tycoon 2

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

MultiplayerSandbox WorldManagementBase BuildingSkill Tree

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 deep RPG systems

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