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Games like Industry Giant 2

If Industry Giant 2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Transport Giant, Anno 2205™ and Industry Giant 4.0 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its campaigns provide structured goals, challenging and contemplative. 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.

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About Industry Giant 2: Economic booms, stock market crashes, oil crises, upswings, triumphs... Now you can become the greatest power in industry!

2015StrategySimulation9.99 USDWindowsby Fancy Bytes, Reactor
Industry Giant 2 — Steam game cover
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Steam players who put hours into Industry Giant 2 also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Transport Giant

    WHY THIS

    Shares supply chain optimization and a retro mood with Industry Giant 2.

    Top pick for Industry Giant 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Industry Giant 2.

    It's the year 1850 - The world is changing. A new era of mass production and mass transportation has begun. For a smart businessman there are many opportunities. With a little money and good ideas you can establish a business empire.

    2014StrategySimulation9.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Anno 2205™

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Industry Giant 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Industry Giant 2.

    In Anno 2205™, you join humankind‘s next step into the future with the promise to build a better tomorrow. You conquer Earth, establishing rich, bustling cities and grand industrial complexes, but to secure the prosperity of your people, you must travel into space.

    2015StrategySimulation39.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Industry Giant 4.0

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Industry Giant 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Industry Giant 2.

    Build an industrial empire from scratch in Industry Giant 4.0. Produce goods, build up your industries, construct transportation networks, plan production, manage finances, and navigate global events. Become the next business tycoon and write history!

    2025StrategySimulation24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Banished

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Industry Giant 2.

    Ranked #4 for Industry Giant 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Industry Giant 2.

    In this city-building strategy game, you control a group of exiled travelers who decide to restart their lives in a new land. They have only the clothes on their backs and a cart filled with supplies from their homeland. The townspeople of Banished are your primary resource.

    2014StrategyIndieSimulation19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Transport Fever 2

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Industry Giant 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Industry Giant 2.

    The classic transport simulation genre has a new gold standard with Transport Fever 2. Discover a whole new world by navigating transport routes through land, water and air. May progress and prosperity find their way!

    2019StrategyIndieSimulation39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Northgard: Definitive Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Industry Giant 2.

    Ranked #6 for Industry Giant 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Industry Giant 2.

    Northgard: Definitive Edition is a critically acclaimed real-time strategy game based on Norse mythology. Lead your clan, uncover the secrets of a mysterious newfound continent and defeat your enemies to conquer the Throne!

    2018StrategyIndieAdventure34.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. SimCity™ 4 Deluxe Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Industry Giant 2.

    Ranked #7 for Industry Giant 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Industry Giant 2.

    SimCity 4 Deluxe Edition includes the bestselling SimCity 4 and the all-new SimCity 4 Rush Hour Expansion Pack. Create the most massive region of cities ever, with a farming town, bedroom community, high-tech commercial center, and industrial backbone.

    2010StrategySimulation3.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Grand Ages: Medieval

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Industry Giant 2.

    Ranked #8 for Industry Giant 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Industry Giant 2.

    Rise from the humble role of a simple mayor governing a small settlement and rule over all of Europe.

    2015StrategySimulation19.99 USDSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Industry Giant 2

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Railroad Tycoon 3

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Industry Giant 2.

    Reviewers of Industry Giant 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Industry Giant 2.

    Railroad Tycoon 3 features 25 scenarios challenging players to recreate magnificent feats of railroading history from around the world. Players can lay track (including tunnels and overpasses), pick from over 40 locomotives from early steams to modern bullets, choose to haul over 35 types of cargo in a dynamic economy, and participate in...

    2007Strategy9.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Transport Giant

    WHY THIS

    Shares supply chain optimization and a retro mood with Industry Giant 2.

    Reviewers of Industry Giant 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Industry Giant 2.

    It's the year 1850 - The world is changing. A new era of mass production and mass transportation has begun. For a smart businessman there are many opportunities. With a little money and good ideas you can establish a business empire.

    2014StrategySimulation9.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Idle Transport Tycoon

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Industry Giant 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Simulation with Industry Giant 2.

    Enjoy fast, stress-free management! Build your service network, merge houses, and transport guests via train & ropeway. Upgrade facilities, hire staff, and climb the leaderboards in this bite-sized tycoon experience designed to be finished in one sitting; but still runs well in background.

    2023IndieSimulationCasual2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Transport Tycoon Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Industry Giant 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Industry Giant 2.

    Transport Tycoon Deluxe challenges you to become the ultimate Transport Tycoon by creating a transit empire. Build a network of trains, trucks, ships, planes, and more to grow your business, make money, and fend off rivals in this 1995 building sim from Chris Sawyer.

    2026StrategySimulationCasual9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Industry Giant 2 at current Steam store prices.

  1. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Industry Giant 2 on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Industry Giant 2.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Industry Giant 2 on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Industry Giant 2.

    An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Industry Giant 2 on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Industry Giant 2.

    Zombies are invading your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of plants! Armed with an alien nursery-worth of zombie-zapping plants like peashooters and cherry bombs, you'll need to think fast and plant faster to stop dozens of types of zombies dead in their tracks.

    2009Strategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Industry Giant 2 on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Industry Giant 2.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Industry Giant 2 on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Industry Giant 2.

    Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.

    2023ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Industry Giant 2 on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Industry Giant 2.

    Command or corrupt an entire galaxy in the definitive Star Wars strategy collection. It is a time of galactic civil war. Will you take up the reins of the Rebellion, assume control of the Empire, or rule the Star Wars Underworld?

    2010Strategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Industry Giant 2 on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Industry Giant 2.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Nubby's Number Factory

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Industry Giant 2 on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Industry Giant 2.

    A plinko-style roguelike where you work at a number factory. Launch your spherical friend, Nubby, down a pegboard to make bigger and bigger numbers! But beware, if you fail to meet your number quota, the sun will explode.

    2025Strategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Kingdom: Classic

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Industry Giant 2.

    Kingdom is a 2D sidescrolling strategy/resource management hybrid with a minimalist feel wrapped in a beautiful, modern pixel art aesthetic.

    2015StrategyIndieSimulationFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Tenants - Free Trial

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Industry Giant 2.

    Become a landlord and deal with problematic tenants as you build your rental empire. Will you rent your apartment to a college couple or an older lady with four cats? Try it yourself for free!

    2021IndieSimulationCasualFreeSteam ↗
  3. Animal Shelter: Prologue

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Industry Giant 2.

    In Animal Shelter Prologue, your main target is to make your four-legged friends happy. Pet them, hand out treats, play with toys - and they will pay you back with great trust. Get to know the animals well enough to find them the best home! Don't wait any longer, open your animal shelter now!

    2021StrategyIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Urbek City Builder: Prologue

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Industry Giant 2.

    Urbek City Builder: Prologue is a free city building game where you can build your own neighbourhoods: from nightlife district to industrial district. Don't exhaust your natural resources before you have an educated population to build more efficient structures. Try it yourself for free!

    2022StrategySimulationFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Let's School Homeroom

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Industry Giant 2.

    Let's School: Homeroom is the prologue of Let's School. You can experience 2 weeks of in game time. If you like the experience, please go to Let's School Full Version's Store page and add to wishlist!

    2023IndieSimulationCasualFreeSteam ↗
  6. Oxygen: First Breath

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Industry Giant 2.

    This is a free version of Oxygen, featuring the first 50 game-days. Build your city around the Oxygen Center and ensure your people's survival in a post-apocalyptic future, threatened by crack explosions, deadly winds, droughts and frosts. Lead your people and keep the Oxygen Center running!

    2022StrategyIndieSimulationFreeSteam ↗
  7. Terraformers: First Steps on Mars

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Industry Giant 2.

    Terraformers: First Steps on Mars is a free prologue of Terraformers, featuring an exclusive challenge to lead humanity's first attempt at settling the Red Planet.

    2021StrategySimulationFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  8. Dungeon Tycoon: Prologue

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Industry Giant 2.

    Build your own dungeon and attract heroes from all over the realm in this free version of Dungeon Tycoon. Grow your business by exploiting every facet of your visitors' dungeon exploration experience. Will you be able to keep your evil dungeon business going?

    2024StrategySimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Fancy Bytes, Reactor

Other recommendable Steam games by Fancy Bytes, Reactor, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Transport Giant

    WHY THIS

    Shares supply chain optimization and a retro mood with Industry Giant 2.

    Another title from Fancy Bytes, Reactor, the studio behind Industry Giant 2. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Industry Giant 2.

    It's the year 1850 - The world is changing. A new era of mass production and mass transportation has begun. For a smart businessman there are many opportunities. With a little money and good ideas you can establish a business empire.

    2014StrategySimulation9.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. School Bus Fun

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Fancy Bytes, Reactor, the studio behind Industry Giant 2.

    Taking your daughter to school sounds dead easy. But more than a dozen different kids all with different demands makes School Bus Fun a challenging time management game.

    2014Casual3.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Fantastic Pinball Thrills

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Fancy Bytes, Reactor, the studio behind Industry Giant 2. Shares Simulation with Industry Giant 2.

    Are you ready for the ultimate Pinball challenge? The authentically detailed Pinball tables are inviting you to a round of thrilling arcade action. The modern technology ensures a top-notch, state-of-the-art physics simulation.

    2015SportsSimulationCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Hot Pinball Thrills

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Fancy Bytes, Reactor, the studio behind Industry Giant 2. Shares Simulation with Industry Giant 2.

    These 3 HOT pinball tables are the ultimate joy for fans of action packed arcade rounds. Thanks to state-of-the-art technology you’ll experience a premium physics simulation. Amazingly detailed, right down to realistic reflections, this game delivers the most intense pinball experience.

    2015SportsSimulationCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Soccer Pinball Thrills

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Fancy Bytes, Reactor, the studio behind Industry Giant 2. Shares Simulation with Industry Giant 2.

    Choose the table, shoot the ball, and embark on the fast-paced hunt for high-score. Thanks to the state-of-the-art physics, these high-speed pinballs react with total realism. The 3 varied soccer-themed tables will give you the ultimate “kick”.

    2015SportsSimulationCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Industry Giant 2

How much does Industry Giant 2 cost?
Industry Giant 2 is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Industry Giant 2?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Industry Giant 2 are Transport Giant, Anno 2205™, Industry Giant 4.0.
Who developed Industry Giant 2?
Industry Giant 2 was developed by Fancy Bytes, Reactor and published by Toplitz Productions.

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