Strategic Scope
Best Economic depth Games
From simple resource pools to full market simulation
48 games ranked by economic depth intensity
Europa Universalis IV
WindowsmacOSLinux
Map scaleSandboxSpreadsheet territoryMethodicalMulti-hour deep dives
Crusader Kings III
WindowsmacOSLinux
Map scaleDialogue choicesResource managementTech/research treesSpreadsheet territory
Victoria 3
WindowsmacOSLinux
Territory controlMap scaleSandboxSpreadsheet territoryMulti-hour deep dives
Imperator: Rome
WindowsmacOSLinux
Territory controlMap scaleOpen worldSandboxDialogue choices
Distant Worlds 2
Windows
Map scaleResource managementTech/research treesSpreadsheet territoryTerritory control
Terra Invicta
Windows
Map scaleSandboxMethodicalResource managementTech/research trees
Imperiums: Greek Wars
Windows
Map scaleExplorationSpreadsheet territoryResource managementTech/research trees
Sid Meier's Civilization® IV
WindowsmacOS
Map scaleLocal multiplayerMethodicalResource managementTech/research trees
Sid Meier's Civilization® V
WindowsmacOSLinux
Map scaleTurn-based combatResource managementMethodicalTerritory control
Sid Meier's Civilization VII
WindowsmacOSLinux
City/empire buildingSpreadsheet territoryMethodicalMulti-hour deep divesDiplomacy
Old World
WindowsmacOSLinux
Map scaleSandboxMethodicalResource managementTech/research trees
Age of Wonders: Planetfall
WindowsmacOS
City/empire buildingResource managementTech/research treesTurn-based combatTerritory control
Millennia
Windows
Map scaleMethodicalResource managementTech/research treesTurn-based combat
Dune: Spice Wars
Windows
Map scaleResource managementSolo contemplativeSci-fi technologyMethodical
Big Pharma
WindowsmacOSLinux
Automation designSandboxResource managementMethodicalSupply chain design
Production Line : Car factory simulation
Windows
Automation designSandboxCity/empire buildingResource managementEconomic depth
Turmoil
WindowsmacOSLinux
Turn-based combatAsync communityResource managementMethodicalCompetitive ranked
Voxel Tycoon
WindowsmacOSLinux
SandboxVoxelAutomation designCity/empire buildingPixel art
Farthest Frontier
Windows
City/empire buildingSpreadsheet territoryResource managementTech/research treesTerritory control
Manor Lords
Windows
City/empire buildingSandboxOpen worldResource managementTech/research trees
Cities: Skylines
WindowsmacOSLinux
City/empire buildingSandboxBase managementResource managementEconomic depth
Cities: Skylines II
Windows
City/empire buildingSandboxOpen worldBase managementResource management
Anno 1800
Windows
City/empire buildingSandboxExplorationDialogue choicesBase management
Tropico 6
WindowsmacOSLinux
City/empire buildingDiplomacySandboxDialogue choicesBase management
Tropico 5
WindowsLinux
City/empire buildingSandboxOpen worldResource managementBase management
Tropico 4
Windows
City/empire buildingSandboxBase managementResource managementEconomic depth
Urbek City Builder
Windows
City/empire buildingSandboxVoxelMinimalistBase management
Renowned Explorers: International Society
WindowsmacOSLinux
ExplorationDiplomacyRoguelike loopsMethodicalTurn-based combat
Cookie Clicker
WindowsmacOS
Pixel artTenseCollectionPick-up-and-play5-minute runs
Game Dev Tycoon
WindowsmacOSLinux
SandboxResource managementSolo contemplativeEconomic depthWhimsical
Transport Fever 2
WindowsmacOSLinux
City/empire buildingSandboxOpen worldResource managementBase management
Planet Coaster
WindowsmacOS
SandboxCity/empire buildingBase managementResource managementPick-up-and-play
Euro Truck Simulator 2
WindowsmacOSLinux
Vehicle controlOpen worldPhotorealisticMeditativeExploration
American Truck Simulator
WindowsmacOSLinux
Vehicle controlOpen worldPhotorealisticMeditativeExploration
F1® Manager 2022
Windows
Vehicle controlDialogue choicesMethodicalResource managementPhotorealistic
Football Manager 2024
WindowsmacOS
Resource managementEconomic depthSolo contemplativeDialogue choicesReal-time combat
Albion Online
WindowsmacOSLinux
MMO socialOpen worldSandboxCompetitive rankedCrafting
Rusty's Retirement
WindowsmacOS
Automation designPixel artNature and ecologyResource managementMethodical
Magical Delicacy
Windows
PlatformingPixel artCraftingFantasy mythologyExploration
House Flipper
WindowsmacOS
SandboxBase managementSolo contemplativeMeditativePick-up-and-play
Cat Cafe Manager
Windows
Wholesome friendshipCozyResource managementBase managementSolo contemplative
TCG Card Shop Simulator
Windows
Resource managementEconomic depthSolo contemplativeCollectionDeck building
Supermarket Simulator
WindowsmacOS
Vehicle controlResource managementEconomic depthSolo contemplativeExploration
Sticky Business
WindowsmacOS
Pixel artPick-up-and-playWholesome friendshipPuzzle solvingSolo contemplative
Let's School
Windows
City/empire buildingSandboxVoxelOpen worldResource management
Cornerpond
Windows
Pixel artAutomation designCollectionMeditativePick-up-and-play
Teddy's Haven - A Fantasy Inspired Shop Simulator
Windows
CraftingOpen worldResource managementEconomic depthExploration
Bear and Breakfast
Windows
Resource managementEconomic depthMeditativeSolo contemplativePick-up-and-play