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Games like Big Ambitions

  • 24 games
  • Updated Nov 4, 2026

Players who liked Big Ambitions also play

The closest matches to Big Ambitions: Supermarket Simulator, Software Inc., Mall Simulator, Megastore Simulator, and My Supermarket. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

  1. Rank 01

    Why this

    Shares inventory management with Big Ambitions.

    • $19.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
    • Deck Playable
    • 2025
  2. Rank 02

    Why this

    Also Capitalism and Time Management, like Big Ambitions.

    • $22.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
    • Deck Playable
    • 2015
  3. Rank 03

    Why this

    Also Capitalism and Inventory Management, like Big Ambitions.

    • $13.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
    • Deck Playable
    • 2025
  1. Rank 04

    Megastore Simulator

    Why this: Shares employee scheduling and inventory management with Big Ambitions.

    • $9.79 (Price checked Oct 31)
    • Deck Playable
    • 2026
  2. Rank 07

    Rest Area Simulator

    Why this: Also Inventory Management and Time Management, like Big Ambitions.

    • $9.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
    • Deck Playable
    • 2026

The full ranked list: top 24 games like Big Ambitions

Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
  1. 1
    Supermarket Simulator

    Shares inventory management with Big Ambitions.

    • 92% of 33,227 reviews
  2. 2
    Software Inc.

    Also Capitalism and Time Management, like Big Ambitions.

    • 94% of 5,491 reviews
  3. 3
    Mall Simulator

    Also Capitalism and Inventory Management, like Big Ambitions.

    • 87% of 1,035 reviews
  4. 4
    Megastore Simulator

    Shares employee scheduling and inventory management with Big Ambitions.

    • 94% of 517 reviews
  5. 5
    My Supermarket

    Genres: Strategy, Indie, Simulation

    • 81% of 64 reviews
  6. 6
    This Grand Life 2

    Genres: Strategy, Simulation, RPG

    • 88% of 189 reviews
  7. 7
    Rest Area Simulator

    Also Inventory Management and Time Management, like Big Ambitions.

    • 85% of 61 reviews
  8. 8
    Business Simulator 2026

    Genres: Strategy, Indie, Simulation

    • 83% of 103 reviews
  9. 9
    Cafe Business Manager

    Shares warehouse logistics with Big Ambitions.

    • 89% of 57 reviews
  10. 10
    Pub Sim

    Genres: Indie, Simulation, Casual

    • 74% of 94 reviews
  11. 11
    Weed Supermarket Simulator

    Shares warehouse logistics and inventory management with Big Ambitions.

    • 89% of 95 reviews
  12. 12
    The Tenants

    Also Time Management and Economy, like Big Ambitions.

    • 79% of 3,672 reviews
  13. 13
    Tobacco Shop Simulator

    Also Capitalism and Economy, like Big Ambitions.

    • 90% of 245 reviews
  14. 14
    TCG Card Shop Simulator

    Genres: Simulation

    • 96% of 50,612 reviews
  15. 15
    Vending Machine Business Simulator

    Genres: Indie, Simulation, Casual

    • 77% of 113 reviews
  16. 16
    Factory Outlet Simulator

    Genres: Indie, Simulation

    • 69% of 164 reviews
  17. 17
    Console Shop Simulator

    Genres: Indie, Simulation, Casual

    • 93% of 190 reviews
  18. 18
    Project Hospital

    Also Economy and Life Sim, like Big Ambitions.

    • 88% of 3,293 reviews
  19. 19
    King of Retail 2

    Genres: Strategy, Indie, Simulation

    • 77% of 92 reviews
  20. 20
    Gun Factory Simulator

    Genres: Indie, Simulation, RPG

    • 75% of 77 reviews
  21. 21
    Cinema Simulator 2025

    Genres: Simulation, Early Access

    • 77% of 219 reviews
  22. 22
    Airport CEO

    Same atmospheric mood as Big Ambitions.

    • 83% of 4,592 reviews
  23. 23
    Parcel Simulator

    Also Inventory Management and Economy, like Big Ambitions.

    • 93% of 1,425 reviews
  24. 24
    Restaurant Empire II

    Genres: Strategy, Indie, Simulation

    • 80% of 180 reviews
Big Ambitions — Steam game cover
  • Released: 2026
  • Developer: Hovgaard Games
  • Price: $25.99checked Nov 4
  • 92% of 14,732 reviews
  • Genres: Indie, Simulation
  • Platforms: Windows, macOS

Players highlight

  • Employee scheduling matters deeply
  • Price speculation feels realistic
  • Rival interaction moves with the market
  • Atmospheric
  • Challenging
  • Contemplative

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About Big Ambitions

The closest matches to Big Ambitions: Supermarket Simulator, Software Inc., Mall Simulator, Megastore Simulator, and My Supermarket. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

If Big Ambitions is your kind of game, the closest matches are Supermarket Simulator, Software Inc. and Mall Simulator — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its automation systems and character needs. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

Big Ambitions is a 2023 business simulation where players build an entrepreneurial empire from the ground up within an open-world interpretation of New York City. Released as an early access indie title by Hovgaard Games, the game tasks players with establishing and expanding various businesses while managing interconnected systems including automation, employee scheduling, inventory, and market pricing. Reviewers highlight how rival interaction dynamically responds to player actions, and players describe the price speculation mechanics as convincingly realistic. The warehouse logistics and depth of business management provide complex strategic challenges that players find satisfying. Priced at $22.99, it holds a 92% positive rating from over 5,200 Steam reviews. The game is solo-only with a massive scope and normal difficulty, though it is not currently supported on Steam Deck.

About Big Ambitions: Big Ambitions is a revolutionary role-playing business sim. Go from nothing to the biggest entrepreneur in New York by opening small businesses or slowly building huge corporations any way you like.

Is Big Ambitions worth buying?

  • 92% of 14,732 Steam reviews are positive.
  • Last 30 days: 88% positive across 219 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
  • Price: $25.99 (checked Nov 8).
  • People who recommend it had played a median of 42 h when they wrote their review.
  • Critics had played a median of 28 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
  • Not supported on Steam Deck.

What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews

Top critical reviews

The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.

“The beginning of the game is great, but there is absolutely no mid or end game. I haven't played in a bit, so i downloaded it and started a new game. Opened a law firm immediately. Made some cash slowly, hired more lawyers, hired an HR…”
26 h played
“The game is fun, but after 14 hours I felt it was way too easy to rise to the top. I don't think you should be able to take out a loan for over 15k within the first couple minutes of the game. Doesn't feel very genuine. You should really…”
15 h played
More negative reviews on Steam ↗

People who play it also play: Supermarket Simulator, Software Inc., Mall Simulator

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Frequently asked about Big Ambitions

Can I run it?

Does Big Ambitions work on Steam Deck?

Big Ambitions is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.

How much does Big Ambitions cost?

Big Ambitions is listed on Steam at 25.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).

What games are most similar to Big Ambitions?

Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Big Ambitions are Supermarket Simulator, Software Inc., Mall Simulator.

Who developed Big Ambitions?

Big Ambitions was developed by Hovgaard Games.