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Games like Survival Tycoon

If Survival Tycoon is your kind of game, the closest matches are EndZ Village, Crowded Blue Dot and RECOG The First Wave — picked from the ranked list below. 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 Survival Tycoon: It's the year 2041; the atmosphere is toxic from global warming and nuclear war. Can you survive in an unforgiving world?

2017StrategyIndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDWindows
Survival Tycoon — Steam game cover

Players who liked Survival Tycoon also play

Steam players who put hours into Survival Tycoon 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. EndZ Village

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Survival Tycoon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Survival Tycoon.

    EndZ Village is a 2D post-apocalyptic zombie survival game developed by DEVCLIED. This 2D survival game immerses you in a post-apocalyptic world infested with zombies, where humanity is fighting endlessly against the constant onslaught of infected zombie hordes.

    2019StrategyIndieSimulation11.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Crowded Blue Dot

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Survival Tycoon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Survival Tycoon.

    Crowded Blue Dot is a game about producing various items to make people happy and growing a city from a small village to a metropolis.

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation5.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. RECOG The First Wave

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Survival Tycoon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Survival Tycoon.

    RECOG The Game is truly challenging and strategically entertaining. Build and defend your industry from an enemy who knows you more than you know yourself. Plan each step wisely, for all decisions you make directly impact what’s to come. Be prepared, for you are now entering THE RECOG!

    2018StrategyIndieSimulation24.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Rebirth evolution

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Survival Tycoon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Survival Tycoon.

    2D pixel style simulation business strategy game Build and operate your own survivor base, recruit and cultivate various professional combatants. Clear zombie strongholds, reduce regional infections, survive in the apocalypse, and establish your own power.

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation8.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Hotel Magnate

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Survival Tycoon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Survival Tycoon.

    Have you ever wanted to design and manage your own hotel, rundown motel, or elegant resort? With a ridiculous amount of customization tools to wield, a host of facilities to build, and a wide variety of guests to impress, Hotel Magnate has it all. Let your inner hotel manager shine!

    2025StrategyIndieSimulation19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Crest - an indirect god sim

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Survival Tycoon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Survival Tycoon.

    Your word is gospel in this god sim set in Sub-Saharan Africa. Influence and try to control your followers using commandments but beware, free will leaves these open to interpretation. Will you create a flourishing civilization or lead them to death and destruction?

    2018StrategyIndieSimulation9.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Stack to Ascension

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Survival Tycoon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Survival Tycoon.

    The beasts have ravaged your ancestral sect, leaving you as the sole survivor. With your cultivation regressed to Qi Condensation stage, you must start anew. Rebuild strength, recruit disciples, and uncover the dark truth behind the disaster.

    2026StrategyIndieSimulation11.69 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Kingdom: Classic

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Survival Tycoon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Survival Tycoon.

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

    2015StrategyIndieSimulationFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Survival Tycoon at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Survival Tycoon on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Survival Tycoon.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Survival Tycoon on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Survival Tycoon.

    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 ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Survival Tycoon on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Survival Tycoon.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Survival Tycoon on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Survival Tycoon.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Survival Tycoon on Steam right now. Shares Simulation and Casual with Survival Tycoon.

    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.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Survival Tycoon on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Survival Tycoon.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Survival Tycoon on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Survival Tycoon.

    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!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Survival Tycoon on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Survival Tycoon.

    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?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Survival Tycoon.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  2. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Survival Tycoon.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Survival Tycoon.

    Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.

    2016ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Survival Tycoon.

    Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Landfall Archives

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Indie with Survival Tycoon.

    Break into the Landfall Archives to steal and play previously unreleased games, demos, interactive slide shows, and even an unreleased version of Totally Accurate Battle Simulator from 2017!

    2023ActionStrategyIndieFreeSteam ↗
  6. SuchArt: Creative Space

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Survival Tycoon.

    Paint on any surfaces with numerous tools in Creative Space — a free sandbox version of SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator. Create masterpieces, complete commissions, and decorate your studio in the most advanced artist sim!

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. one night, hot springs

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Survival Tycoon.

    Haru is invited by her old friend Manami to spend a night at the hot springs. All Haru wants to do is enjoy the hot springs like everyone else, but she doesn't want to cause any trouble...

    2018IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Meteor 60 Seconds!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Survival Tycoon.

    Meteor 60 seconds! is a simple, fun, comic-like action game that simulates your life if there were a meteor heading towards Earth and you had 60 seconds to live. Do anything you want to do with your last 60 seconds, even if it's illegal! What about planting an apple tree?

    2018ActionIndieSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Survival Tycoon

How much does Survival Tycoon cost?
Survival Tycoon is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Survival Tycoon?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Survival Tycoon are EndZ Village, Crowded Blue Dot, RECOG The First Wave.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Survival Tycoon.

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