Rank 01Why this
Also City Builder and Isometric, like Empire City Simulator.
- Free
- Deck Playable
- 2021
Games like Empire City Simulator
- 8 games
- Updated May 11, 2026
Players who liked Empire City Simulator also play
The closest matches to Empire City Simulator: Global City, Pompeii: The Legacy, Citadelum, Empire Architect, and Anno 117: Pax Romana. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Shares trade and production chains with Empire City Simulator.
- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2026
Rank 03
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Empire Architect
Why this: Shares production chains with Empire City Simulator.
Rank 05 
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Anno 117: Pax Romana
Why this: Also City Builder and Historical, like Empire City Simulator.
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Caesar™ IV
Why this: Also Rome and City Builder, like Empire City Simulator.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Empire City Simulator
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- 5Anno 117: Pax Romana
Also City Builder and Historical, like Empire City Simulator.
- 66% of 4,901 reviews
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- 10Corsair Cove
Shares production chains and resource management with Empire City Simulator.
- 86% of 3,443 reviews
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- 12City Tales - Medieval Era
Also City Builder and Economy, like Empire City Simulator.
- 90% of 218 reviews
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- 16Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
Shares city building with Empire City Simulator.
- 90% of 8,217 reviews
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- 19Townsmen - A Kingdom Rebuilt
Shares resource management with Empire City Simulator.
- 70% of 253 reviews
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- 23Project Rebearth
Shares city building and economy management with Empire City Simulator.
- 65% of 97 reviews
- 24Holyday City: Reloaded
Also City Builder and Time Management, like Empire City Simulator.
- 77% of 666 reviews
- Released: 2024
- Developer: Red Brix Wall
- Price: Free to play
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 59% of 27 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Simulation, Free To Play, Casual
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Beautiful roman inspired graphics
- Free to play without mandatory spending
- Nostalgia for classic city builder games
- Atmospheric
- Chill
- Cozy
About Empire City Simulator
The closest matches to Empire City Simulator: Global City, Pompeii: The Legacy, Citadelum, Empire Architect, and Anno 117: Pax Romana. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Empire City Simulator is your kind of game, the closest matches are Global City, Pompeii: The Legacy and Citadelum — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, chill and cozy, and single out its city building and crafting. 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.
About Empire City Simulator: Become a ruler and build the ancient city of your dreams in Empire City! Unlock new opportunities for your city's prosperity, gain the support of the gods, construct grand buildings, and create unique infrastructure. Transform a small settlement into a magnificent center of civilization!
Is Empire City Simulator worth buying?
Too few reviews to call
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- Only 27 Steam reviews so far, not enough to judge.
- Free to play.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Beautiful roman inspired graphics
- Free to play without mandatory spending
- Nostalgia for classic city builder games
- Passive play blends with active tasks
People who play it also play: Global City, Pompeii: The Legacy, Citadelum
Frequently asked about Empire City Simulator
Can I run it?
Does Empire City Simulator run on Steam Deck?
Empire City Simulator is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
Is Empire City Simulator free to play?
Yes — Empire City Simulator is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
What games are most similar to Empire City Simulator?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Empire City Simulator are Global City, Pompeii: The Legacy, Citadelum.
Who developed Empire City Simulator?
Empire City Simulator was developed by Red Brix Wall.