Games like The Great Art Race
If The Great Art Race is your kind of game, the closest matches are Patrician III, The Guild II Renaissance and The Guild 3 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its challenging, contemplative and dark. 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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Steam players who put hours into The Great Art Race 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.
Patrician III
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with The Great Art Race.
Top pick for The Great Art Race fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with The Great Art Race.
Become a fellow of the famous medieval Hanse trading association in the 13th century. Manage the politics, prestige and economic success in your city and the known parts of Europe!
The Guild II Renaissance
WHY THIS
Shares a contemplative mood with The Great Art Race.
Second-strongest match for The Great Art Race fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with The Great Art Race.
For centuries Europe has been dominated by the church and nobility. On the shoulders of ordinary people the servants of god and the noble families justified their power and wealth. This was the incontrovertible, divine world order. A truly dark era… In the 14th Century the world order is beginning to transform itself.
The Guild 3
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with The Great Art Race.
Third-strongest match for The Great Art Race fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with The Great Art Race.
The Guild 3 is a fascinating trade and life simulation that takes place during the late Middle Ages. Step into the shoes of a citizen, acquire businesses and mansions, produce goods and trade them, start intrigues in politics and society, love, hate, bribe, fight and live through good and bad times!
Railway Empire
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with The Great Art Race.
Ranked #4 for The Great Art Race fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with The Great Art Race.
In Railway Empire, you will create an elaborate and wide-ranging rail network, purchase over 40 different trains modelled in extraordinary detail, and buy or build railway stations, maintenance buildings, factories and tourist attractions to keep your travel network ahead of the competition.
Port Royale 4
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with The Great Art Race.
Ranked #5 for The Great Art Race fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with The Great Art Race.
Set sail and join the colonial powers of Spain, England, France and the Netherlands in their fight for supremacy of the Caribbean in the 17th century.
Patrician IV
WHY THIS
Shares a contemplative mood with The Great Art Race.
Ranked #6 for The Great Art Race fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with The Great Art Race.
You are a merchant in northern Europe in the late Middle Ages when the Hanseatic League was flourishing. Your goal is to rise to the most successful and influential member of the Hanse, ultimately being elected Elderman, leader of the trading league.
Port Royale 2
WHY THIS
Shares a contemplative mood with The Great Art Race.
Ranked #7 for The Great Art Race fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with The Great Art Race.
The Caribbean in the 17th Century - Trade with over 60 towns, create your own production facilities, expand your trading empire and influence the development of the New World. As pirates and military fleets threaten your trade convoys, you'll need escort ships.
The Guild Gold Edition
WHY THIS
Shares a contemplative mood with The Great Art Race.
Ranked #8 for The Great Art Race fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with The Great Art Race.
It’s the year 1400- the late Middle Ages. Europe sees the dawn of the golden age of the new departures and the free spirit. Under the rule of the bourgeoisie and businessmen, more and more towns are emerging from the clutches of the aristocracy and are achieving independence, power and wealth.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Great Art Race at current Steam store prices.
The Test
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under The Great Art Race on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with The Great Art Race.
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?
Placid Plastic Duck Simulator
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under The Great Art Race on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with The Great Art Race.
The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.
shapez
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under The Great Art Race on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Simulation with The Great Art Race.
shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!
The Test: Hypothesis Rising
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under The Great Art Race on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with The Great Art Race.
The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?
The Test: Final Revelation
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under The Great Art Race on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with The Great Art Race.
The third chapter in The Test Trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover who you really are as a person. The Final Revelation is upon us... but are you sure you TRULY want the answers you seek?
Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under The Great Art Race on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with The Great Art Race.
"Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!
Bejeweled® 3
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under The Great Art Race on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with The Great Art Race.
The biggest, brightest Bejeweled ever! Discover all-new ways to play the world’s #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes that meet all your moods.
Kill It With Fire
WHY THIS
Priced ~48% under The Great Art Race on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with The Great Art Race.
Kill It With Fire is a first-person action game about hunting spiders and causing collateral damage.
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Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Simulation with The Great Art Race.
Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue is a battle sim about managing your own Gladiator Guild in an epic fantasy world. Build and run your own guild, hire and train gladiators, develop unique tactics, manage resources, compete for the rank in the arena, and much more.
Retail Company Simulator: Prologue
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with The Great Art Race.
Run your retail company in this free prologue version of the game. Sign contracts with leading brands, order new products, meet customer needs, and never let your customers leave the store empty-handed. Hire new workers, expand your store, and enjoy the growth of your retail company.
Prosperous Universe
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Simulation with The Great Art Race.
In Prosperous Universe start your galactic empire by trading on the real-time market exchange with other real players. Build your 1st base from humble beginnings & watch as your business flourishes with complex supply chain strategies. Economics, politics & realism fuel this immersive business MMO.
CivIdle
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Simulation with The Great Art Race.
CivIdle is an idle/incremental game that allows you to lead your own civilization through thousands of years from ancient times to the modern era. Expand your territory, explore a vast tech tree, build various wonders, and trade with global players: empire must grow and numbers must go up!
Sim Companies
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Simulation with The Great Art Race.
Become a Business Tycoon. Build your own company from the ground up. Do business in a virtual economy with players all around the world! Gain valuable business skills for free. An advanced, proprietary, Economy simulation model is used to deliver the best gaming experience.
Business Tour - Board Game with Online Multiplayer
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Simulation with The Great Art Race.
Business Tour is a free-to-play multiplayer tabletop game. Build your own monopoly, play with friends, complete daily tasks, and compete against players from around the world. Easy to learn, fun to master, and perfect for quick matches.
Uncharted Waters Origin
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Simulation with The Great Art Race.
Commemorating 30 years of the Uncharted Waters seriesSail through the vast oceans, massive worlds and contentsOpen world exploration RPG Uncharted Waters Origin
Colonize Prologue
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Simulation with The Great Art Race.
Colonize Prologue is a combination of survival game and building strategy that takes place during the colonization period - the 17th century. It tells the story of a settlement in the new world and all the difficulties encountered by the early settlers.
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More from Ascaron Entertainment ltd.
Other recommendable Steam games by Ascaron Entertainment ltd., ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Patrician III
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with The Great Art Race.
Another title from Ascaron Entertainment ltd., the studio behind The Great Art Race. Shares Strategy and Simulation with The Great Art Race.
Become a fellow of the famous medieval Hanse trading association in the 13th century. Manage the politics, prestige and economic success in your city and the known parts of Europe!
Port Royale 2
WHY THIS
Shares a contemplative mood with The Great Art Race.
Another title from Ascaron Entertainment ltd., the studio behind The Great Art Race. Shares Strategy with The Great Art Race.
The Caribbean in the 17th Century - Trade with over 60 towns, create your own production facilities, expand your trading empire and influence the development of the New World. As pirates and military fleets threaten your trade convoys, you'll need escort ships.
Darkstar One
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with The Great Art Race.
Another title from Ascaron Entertainment ltd., the studio behind The Great Art Race.
Darkstar One offers a fantastic amount of freedom of choice. The story-based missions gradually lead you deeper into the galaxy to new races, new technologies and ever stronger opponents. Explore a vast array of solar systems in search of hidden artifacts of ancient races, essential objects for upgrading your ship--the Darkstar One.
Frequently asked about The Great Art Race
- How much does The Great Art Race cost?
- The Great Art Race is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to The Great Art Race?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Great Art Race are Patrician III, The Guild II Renaissance, The Guild 3.
- Who developed The Great Art Race?
- The Great Art Race was developed by Ascaron Entertainment ltd. and published by Assemble Entertainment.
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