Games like Tracon!2012:SE
Below are 20 hand-picked alternatives to Tracon!2012:SE for fans of indie, simulation, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in Tracon!2012:SE also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, cheaper alternatives, more from FeelThere. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
About Tracon!2012:SE: Tracon!2012:SE is not an arcade game. With a complex command structure, advanced AI and Speech Recognition technology Tracon!2012:SE will allow you to experience of the thrill of being a real air traffic controller working on the approach/departure position.
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Ranked by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries plus content overlap on genres, tags, and developers.
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Kerbal Space Program
Top pick for Tracon!2012:SE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Tracon!2012:SE.
In Kerbal Space Program, take charge of the space program for the alien race known as the Kerbals. You have access to an array of parts to assemble fully-functional spacecraft that flies (or doesn’t) based on realistic aerodynamic and orbital physics.
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This War of Mine
Second-strongest match for Tracon!2012:SE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Tracon!2012:SE.
In This War Of Mine you do not play as an elite soldier, rather a group of civilians trying to survive in a besieged city; struggling with lack of food, medicine and constant danger from snipers and hostile scavengers. The game provides an experience of war seen from an entirely new angle.
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Kenshi
Third-strongest match for Tracon!2012:SE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Tracon!2012:SE.
A free-roaming squad based RPG. Focusing on open-ended sandbox gameplay features rather than a linear story. Be a trader, a thief, a rebel, a warlord, an adventurer, a farmer, a slave, or just food for the cannibals. Train your men up from puny victims to master warriors.
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Wreckfest
Ranked #4 for Tracon!2012:SE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Tracon!2012:SE.
Wreckfest is a demolition derby themed racing game with soft-body damage modeling, sophisticated driving dynamics and in-depth vehicle upgrading, featuring both demolition derbies and more traditional track races. It’s all about fun, breakneck racing and over-the-top crashes.
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Banished
Ranked #5 for Tracon!2012:SE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Tracon!2012:SE.
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.
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Door Kickers
Ranked #6 for Tracon!2012:SE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Tracon!2012:SE.
Door Kickers is an innovative realtime strategy game that puts you in charge of a SWAT team and lets you command them during a tactical intervention.
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Mini Metro
Ranked #7 for Tracon!2012:SE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Tracon!2012:SE.
Mini Metro is a strategy simulation game about designing a subway map for a growing city. Draw lines between stations and start your trains running. As new stations open, redraw your lines to keep them efficient. Decide where to use your limited resources. How long can you keep the city moving?
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Ultimate General: Gettysburg
Ranked #8 for Tracon!2012:SE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Tracon!2012:SE.
A Tactical Battle Simulator that allows you to command thousands of soldiers as a Union or Confederate General. The game features the most accurately created map, a non-linear battle campaign, complex morale, innovative control mechanics and smart AI.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Tracon!2012:SE at current Steam store prices.
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Kerbal Space Program
Priced ~71% under Tracon!2012:SE on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Tracon!2012:SE.
In Kerbal Space Program, take charge of the space program for the alien race known as the Kerbals. You have access to an array of parts to assemble fully-functional spacecraft that flies (or doesn’t) based on realistic aerodynamic and orbital physics.
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This War of Mine
Priced ~43% under Tracon!2012:SE on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Tracon!2012:SE.
In This War Of Mine you do not play as an elite soldier, rather a group of civilians trying to survive in a besieged city; struggling with lack of food, medicine and constant danger from snipers and hostile scavengers. The game provides an experience of war seen from an entirely new angle.
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Banished
Priced ~43% under Tracon!2012:SE on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Tracon!2012:SE.
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.
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Door Kickers
Priced ~43% under Tracon!2012:SE on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Tracon!2012:SE.
Door Kickers is an innovative realtime strategy game that puts you in charge of a SWAT team and lets you command them during a tactical intervention.
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Mini Metro
Priced ~71% under Tracon!2012:SE on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Tracon!2012:SE.
Mini Metro is a strategy simulation game about designing a subway map for a growing city. Draw lines between stations and start your trains running. As new stations open, redraw your lines to keep them efficient. Decide where to use your limited resources. How long can you keep the city moving?
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Ultimate General: Gettysburg
Priced ~43% under Tracon!2012:SE on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Tracon!2012:SE.
A Tactical Battle Simulator that allows you to command thousands of soldiers as a Union or Confederate General. The game features the most accurately created map, a non-linear battle campaign, complex morale, innovative control mechanics and smart AI.
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Head-to-head comparisons
More from FeelThere
Other recommendable Steam games by FeelThere, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
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Tower! Simulator 3
Another title from FeelThere, the studio behind Tracon!2012:SE. Shares Indie and Simulation with Tracon!2012:SE.
Immerse yourself in an ultra-realistic environment that brings the challenges of air traffic control right to your fingertips. With brand-new lighting system, intuitive 2D graphical user interface (GUI), improved voice recognition, 9 airports included, Tower! Sim 3 sets a new gold standard.
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Tower!3D Pro
Another title from FeelThere, the studio behind Tracon!2012:SE. Shares Simulation with Tracon!2012:SE.
Tower!3D Pro will put you in the position of an airport tower controller, one of the most stressful job on the world!
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Tower!3D
Another title from FeelThere, the studio behind Tracon!2012:SE. Shares Simulation with Tracon!2012:SE.
Tower!3D is the successor to the best-selling Tower! 2011 airport tower simulator. Using an intuitive command interface, users of all levels can enjoy the Tower!3D experience. Tower!3D brings the whole environment to life in full 3D with realistic foliage, real time weather changes and volumetric lighting.
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Tower!2011:SE
Another title from FeelThere, the studio behind Tracon!2012:SE. Shares Indie and Simulation with Tracon!2012:SE.
Tower!2011:SE is not an arcade game. With a complex command structure, advanced AI and Speech Recognition technology Tower!2011:SE will allow you to experience of the thrill of being a real air traffic controller.
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SteamCity Chronicles - Rise Of The Rose
Another title from FeelThere, the studio behind Tracon!2012:SE. Shares Indie with Tracon!2012:SE.
SteamCity is a turn-based strategy game with a unique world setting, merging steampunk with strong Asian influences. You can control many characters, from brave Rose Militia members, to powerful steam robots, renegade enemy soldiers, and even the main heroes.
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Tower! 3D
Another title from FeelThere, the studio behind Tracon!2012:SE. Shares Indie and Simulation with Tracon!2012:SE.
Tower!3D is the successor to the best-selling Tower! 2011 airport tower simulator. Tower!3D brings the whole environment to life in full 3D with realistic foliage, real time weather changes and volumetric lighting.
Frequently asked about Tracon!2012:SE
- How much does Tracon!2012:SE cost?
- Tracon!2012:SE is listed on Steam at 34.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Tracon!2012:SE?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Tracon!2012:SE are Kerbal Space Program, This War of Mine, Kenshi.
- Who developed Tracon!2012:SE?
- Tracon!2012:SE was developed by FeelThere.
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