Games like Plutocracy

80% positive from 1,361 reviewsReleased 2019Steam Deck Unsupported$24.99

What it is

An economic sim set among the first US billionaires. You buy controlling stakes in companies, install your own directors, lobby and bribe officials, and squeeze workers at the risk of strikes.

What players liked

Players praise its addictive depth in building a business empire and influencing politics, reminiscent of strategy games.

The catch

Years into early access it still lacks core features, and updates have all but stopped.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 80% positive, but with 1,361 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Plutocracy

Timeflow – Life Sim

93% positive from 1,622 reviews201923% finish itDeck Playable

Life simulation game where players manage a character's finances and life goals. It teaches financial literacy and career planning through decision-making.

The catchRandom forced expenses scale with your wealth and can wipe out careful play.

Both are tagged Economy, Sandbox and Early Access.

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Rail Route

89% positive from 2,519 reviews202410% finish itDeck Verified

This is a simulation and strategy game where players design and automate railway networks. Its core loop involves planning routes, managing trains, and optimizing efficiency.

What players likedPlayers praise this strategic railway game for its rewarding, hours-long gameplay, akin to a basic train dispatcher program.

The catchConfusing tutorial poorly teaches the game's core mechanics

Both are tagged Economy, Sandbox and Management.

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City Game Studio: Your Game Dev Adventure Begins

92% positive from 1,834 reviews2021Deck Verified

Deep management simulation game. Manage studios, create games, and grow your company.

What players likedPlayers praise the dedicated developer and constant updates, finding it a perfect blend of Game Dev Tycoon's simplicity and Software Inc's freedom.

The catchThe mechanics lack depth, leaving a repetitive, too easy Game Dev Tycoon clone.

Both are tagged Economy, Sandbox and Management.

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Teddys Haven

96% positive from 2,470 reviews202521% finish itDeck Playable

This is a cozy shop simulator where players manage a magical store, harvest resources, and decorate freely. It offers a relaxing experience with no pressure, focusing on calm island life and creative expression.

What players likedPlayers praise "Teddy's Haven" as a cozy, relaxing shop simulator akin to medieval supermarket or WoW shopkeeping, offering creative freedom and a heartwarming escape.

The catchMost time goes on repetitive resource gathering while the shop mostly runs itself.

Both are tagged Economy, Management and Early Access.

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Crypto Miner Tycoon Simulator Starter Edition

89% positive from 1,347 reviews2023Deck Playable

A crypto mining business sim that starts in a 2010 bedroom. You assemble rigs from PC parts, manage power, heat, noise and dust across the CPU to ASIC eras, and trade coins at historic rates.

The catchThe free version cuts progress short and pushes you toward the paid edition.

Both are tagged Economy, Sandbox and Management.

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NIMBY Rails

90% positive from 2,250 reviews2021Deck Playable

A railway management sandbox where players design and build real-world train networks. It features detailed track building and simulated passenger demand for a complex simulation experience.

What players likedPlayers praise NIMBY Rails as a detailed, realistic train network simulator akin to Factorio, focusing on complex track laying and scheduling.

The catchTrack-building controls and UI feel unintuitive

Both are tagged Economy, Management and Early Access.

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