# Games like Planet Coaster

> The closest matches to Planet Coaster: Planet Coaster 2, Planet Zoo, Parkitect, RollerCoaster Tycoon® 2: Triple Thrill Pack, and Cities: Skylines. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Planet Coaster 2](https://imho.run/games/2688950/planet-coaster-2) — Shares park management with Planet Coaster. 7,716 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2688950/)
2. [Planet Zoo](https://imho.run/games/703080/planet-zoo) — Also Economy, like Planet Coaster. 41,603 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/703080/)
3. [Parkitect](https://imho.run/games/453090/parkitect) — A frequent pick in Planet Coaster players' libraries, and another Strategy. 4,657 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/453090/)
4. [RollerCoaster Tycoon® 2: Triple Thrill Pack](https://imho.run/games/285330/rollercoaster-tycoon-2-triple-thrill-pack) — Shares park management and scenario based progression with Planet Coaster. 3,664 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/285330/)
5. [Cities: Skylines](https://imho.run/games/255710/cities-skylines) — Also Economy, like Planet Coaster. 99,307 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/255710/)
6. [Jurassic World Evolution](https://imho.run/games/648350/jurassic-world-evolution) — Shares park management with Planet Coaster. 23,289 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/648350/)
7. [Two Point Hospital](https://imho.run/games/535930/two-point-hospital) — Same whimsical mood as Planet Coaster. 12,548 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/535930/)
8. [Megaquarium](https://imho.run/games/600480/megaquarium) — Also Economy, like Planet Coaster. 2,358 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/600480/)
9. [Prison Architect](https://imho.run/games/233450/prison-architect) — Also Economy, like Planet Coaster. 33,775 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/233450/)
10. [Let's Build a Zoo](https://imho.run/games/1547890/let-s-build-a-zoo) — Also Economy, like Planet Coaster. 2,138 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1547890/)
11. [Parkasaurus](https://imho.run/games/591460/parkasaurus) — Also Economy, like Planet Coaster. 1,905 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/591460/)
12. [Thrillville®: Off the Rails™](https://imho.run/games/6080/thrillville-off-the-rails) — A frequent pick in Planet Coaster players' libraries, and another Action. 707 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/6080/)
13. [Tropico 6](https://imho.run/games/492720/tropico-6) — Also Economy, like Planet Coaster. 9,768 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/492720/)
14. [Anno 1800](https://imho.run/games/916440/anno-1800) — Also Economy, like Planet Coaster. 11,586 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/916440/)
15. [Project Hospital](https://imho.run/games/868360/project-hospital) — Also Economy, like Planet Coaster. 3,293 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/868360/)
16. [Indoorlands](https://imho.run/games/1378890/indoorlands) — Same whimsical mood as Planet Coaster. 155 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1378890/)
17. [Foundation](https://imho.run/games/690830/foundation) — Also Economy, like Planet Coaster. 10,915 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/690830/)
18. [Railway Empire](https://imho.run/games/503940/railway-empire) — Also Economy, like Planet Coaster. 3,732 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/503940/)
19. [Frostpunk](https://imho.run/games/323190/frostpunk) — Shares scenario based progression with Planet Coaster. 38,272 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/323190/)
20. [Park Beyond](https://imho.run/games/1368130/park-beyond) — Same whimsical mood as Planet Coaster. 361 Steam reviews, 62% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1368130/)
21. [Transport Fever 2](https://imho.run/games/1066780/transport-fever-2) — Also Economy, like Planet Coaster. 10,269 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1066780/)
22. [RimWorld](https://imho.run/games/294100/rimworld) — Same immersive mood as Planet Coaster. 116,236 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/294100/)
23. [Dwarf Fortress](https://imho.run/games/975370/dwarf-fortress) — Same immersive mood as Planet Coaster. 23,734 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/975370/)
24. [Waterpark Simulator](https://imho.run/games/3293260/waterpark-simulator) — A frequent pick in Planet Coaster players' libraries, and another Indie. 6,657 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3293260/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=493340&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=493340&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=493340&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=493340
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/493340
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Planet Coaster

Planet Coaster is a 2016 simulation and strategy game developed by Frontier Developments. Players build and manage amusement parks, with the core focus on designing and running custom roller coasters and attractions. The game features coaster physics simulation, park management, ride customization, scenario-based progression, and staff pathing AI. Players describe the coaster physics as tactile and realistic, and reviewers highlight the endless creative customization options and how guests react dynamically to park design. Reviewers also note that building roller coasters is deeply satisfying, and players describe the overall experience as challenging, immersive, and whimsical. The game holds a 91% positive rating from over 31,000 Steam reviews and is playable on Steam Deck, priced at $44.99.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 493340
- **Developer:** Frontier Developments, Aspyr (Mac)
- **Publisher:** Frontier Developments, Aspyr (Mac)
- **Genres:** Action, Strategy, Adventure, Simulation, Casual
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Workshop, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Nov 17, 2016
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 84
- **Platforms:** windows, mac

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/493340/planet-coaster)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=493340&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/493340/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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