TOP 100 MANAGERIAL / BUSINESS SIMULATION GAMES

Ah, the exciting world of managerial and business simulations! For those who love the thrill of spreadsheets and the rush of balancing budgets, this genre is the ultimate playground. Players get to step into the shoes of a CEO or business owner and make all the tough decisions that come with running a company. From hiring employees to managing finances and resources, the possibilities are endless. But why do players love this genre so much? Well, for starters, it’s the ultimate power trip! Who wouldn’t want to call the shots and be in charge of a thriving enterprise? Plus, it’s a great way to flex those strategic muscles and put your problem-solving skills to the test. And lucky for you, dear reader, we’ve put together a carefully curated list of the top games in this genre for you to sink your teeth into. So whether you’re a seasoned pro or a newbie to the world of simulations, we’ve got you covered. Just sit back, grab your favorite beverage, and prepare to take the business world by storm!

#101	Kitty Powers' Love Life License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2018 Rating: 8.9/10
#102	Cafeteria Nipponica License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, Switch, PS4, PC, XSX, Android Release: 2022 Rating: 8.9/10
#103	Airport Administrator Simulator License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 8.9/10
#104	Stormworks: Build and Rescue License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2020 Rating: 8.9/10
#105	My Colony License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, Android, iPhone / iPad Release: 2016 Rating: 8.9/10
#106	Farm Frenzy: Hurricane Season License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Android Release: 2015 Rating: 8.9/10
#107	Soda Story - Brewing Tycoon License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2022 Rating: 8.9/10
#108	Icarus Starship Command Simulator License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 8.9/10
#109	Battles of Norghan License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2016 Rating: 8.9/10
#110	NHL Eastside Hockey Manager 2007 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2006 Rating: 8.8/10
#111	Espresso Tycoon License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 8.8/10
#112	Infested Fortress License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2023 Rating: 8.8/10
#113	Grand Prix Story License: n/a Platforms: Android, iPhone / iPad, Switch, PS4, PC Release: 2022 Rating: 8.8/10
#114	Prison Boss VR License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5 Release: 2017 Rating: 8.8/10
#115	XCOM: Enemy Unknown License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Mac, iPhone / iPad, PS3, Android, PS Vita, Xbox One Release: 2012 Rating: 8.8/10
#116	Garry's Mod (GMod) License: Commercial Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2006 Rating: 8.7/10
#117	Empire License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2018 Rating: 8.7/10
#118	Concordia: Digital Edition License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch, Android, iPhone / iPad Release: 2021 Rating: 8.7/10
#119	New Star Manager License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, PC, Mac, Switch, PS4, Android Release: 2018 Rating: 8.7/10
#120	Wrestling Revolution 3D License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, PC, Mac, Android Release: 2014 Rating: 8.7/10
#121	Merchant of the Skies License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch, PS5, Xbox One Release: 2020 Rating: 8.7/10
#122	Game Corp DX License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2015 Rating: 8.7/10
#123	Hollywood Visionary License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2015 Rating: 8.7/10
#124	Farm Frenzy: Heave Ho License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2015 Rating: 8.7/10
#125	Pizza Express License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2015 Rating: 8.7/10
#126	Pool Slide Story License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, Switch, PS4, PC, Android Release: 2022 Rating: 8.7/10
#127	Football Manager 2020 Touch License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, Switch Release: 2019 Rating: 8.7/10
#128	BUS SIMULATOR License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2019 Rating: 8.7/10
#129	Against the Storm License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 8.7/10
#130	Conquest of the New World License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 1996 Rating: 8.6/10
#131	Kerbal Space Program License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, PS4, PS5, XSX, Xbox One, Wii U Release: 2015 Rating: 8.6/10
#132	Startopia License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2001 Rating: 8.6/10
#133	Two Point Hospital License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One, Mac Release: 2018 Rating: 8.6/10
#134	Dr Greenstuff License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2018 Rating: 8.6/10
#135	Prehistoric Kingdom License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2022 Rating: 8.6/10
#136	Game Dev Masters License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 8.6/10
#137	Mini Gal4Xy License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2019 Rating: 8.6/10
#138	Catizens License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2022 Rating: 8.6/10
#139	Game Dev Studio License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2018 Rating: 8.6/10
#140	Bakery License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 8.6/10
#141	Eastside Hockey Manager License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2015 Rating: 8.6/10
#142	Weed Shop 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad Release: 2017 Rating: 8.6/10
#143	Make America Great Again: The Trump Presidency License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2016 Rating: 8.6/10
#144	Hot Springs Story License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, Switch, PS4, PC, XSX, Android Release: 2022 Rating: 8.6/10
#145	Sid Meier's Civilization II License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 1996 Rating: 8.6/10
#146	Sid Meier's Civilization III License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2001 Rating: 8.6/10
#147	Foundation License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2019 Rating: 8.6/10
#148	Giants: Citizen Kabuto License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, PS2 Release: 2000 Rating: 8.6/10
#149	Cities: Skylines License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, PS4, Switch, PS5, XSX, Xbox One Release: 2015 Rating: 8.5/10
#150	Interplanetary: Enhanced Edition License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2017 Rating: 8.5/10
#151	Eat, Sleep, Bet, Repeat License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 8.5/10
#152	Evolution of Ages: Settlements License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2018 Rating: 8.5/10
#153	Pro Cycling Manager 2020 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2020 Rating: 8.5/10
#154	Llama Villa License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2018 Rating: 8.5/10
#155	Baseball Mogul License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1997 Rating: 8.5/10
#156	Simmiland License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2018 Rating: 8.5/10
#157	Coffee Shop Tycoon License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2022 Rating: 8.5/10
#158	Aquarist License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, XSX Release: 2022 Rating: 8.5/10
#159	City Bus Manager License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2022 Rating: 8.5/10
#160	Pro Cycling Manager 2022 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 8.5/10
#161	Idling Idol License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 8.5/10
#162	Cartel Tycoon License: n/a Platforms: PC, XSX, PS5 Release: 2022 Rating: 8.5/10
#163	Shining Song Starnova: Idol Empire License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2020 Rating: 8.5/10
#164	Potion Commotion License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2020 Rating: 8.5/10
#165	Teamfight Manager License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch Release: 2021 Rating: 8.5/10
#166	Pickers License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad Release: 2012 Rating: 8.5/10
#167	Bakso Simulator License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 8.5/10
#168	Forest Golf Planner License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, PC, Switch, Android Release: 2023 Rating: 8.5/10
#169	World Soccer Winning Eleven 8 International License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360, Console Release: 2004 Rating: 8.4/10
#170	Planet Coaster License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, XSX, Mac, Xbox One Release: 2016 Rating: 8.4/10
#171	NHL 2002 License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360, Console Release: 2001 Rating: 8.4/10
#172	Season Ticket Baseball 2003 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2002 Rating: 8.4/10
#173	Emergency 20 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2017 Rating: 8.4/10
#174	while True: learn() License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad, Switch, PS4, Android Release: 2019 Rating: 8.4/10
#175	Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2010 Rating: 8.4/10
#176	Hardware Engineers License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2019 Rating: 8.4/10
#177	Idle Research License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2022 Rating: 8.4/10
#178	Broadway: 1849 License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2017 Rating: 8.4/10
#179	Baseball Mogul 2018 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2018 Rating: 8.4/10
#180	Konung 3: Ties of the Dynasty License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2010 Rating: 8.4/10
#181	Light of Altair License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2009 Rating: 8.4/10
#182	Yerba Mate Tycoon License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2021 Rating: 8.4/10
#183	TasteMaker License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 8.4/10
#184	Zoo 2: Animal Park License: n/a Platforms: PC, Android, iPhone / iPad Release: 2020 Rating: 8.4/10
#185	Please Subscribe License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 8.4/10
#186	Franchise Hockey Manager 9 License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2022 Rating: 8.4/10
#187	Knights of Honor License: commercial Platforms: PC Release: 2005 Rating: 8.4/10
#188	Sid Meier's Civilization IV License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2005 Rating: 8.4/10
#189	NBA 2K13 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, iPhone / iPad, Android, Wii, PS3, Wii U Release: 2012 Rating: 8.4/10
#190	Dungeon Keeper License: Commercial Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 1997 Rating: 8.4/10
#191	ESPN NHL 2K5 License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360, Console Release: 2004 Rating: 8.4/10
#192	Sid Meiers Alpha Centauri License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 1999 Rating: 8.4/10
#193	World Soccer Winning Eleven 7 International License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2 Release: 2003 Rating: 8.4/10
#194	M.A.X.: Mechanized Assault & Exploration License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 1998 Rating: 8.4/10
#195	OpenTTD License: n/a Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad, Android, Mac Release: 2004 Rating: 8.4/10
#196	Hearts of Iron 4 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2016 Rating: 8.3/10
#197	Sid Meier's Civilization VI License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, Android Release: 2016 Rating: 8.3/10
#198	Nemesis of the Roman Empire License: commercial Platforms: PC Release: 2004 Rating: 8.3/10
#199	ESPN NHL Hockey License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360, Console Release: 2003 Rating: 8.3/10
#200	Tropico License: Commercial Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad Release: 2001 Rating: 8.3/10