Popular tycoon games

Running a business for profit while keeping visitors happy ties these popular tycoon games together. You place buildings and attractions, set prices, hire staff and balance the books, whether you are raising hotels in Hotel Architect, growing animal parks in Planet Zoo 2 or working the lanes yourself in Bowling Alley Simulator.

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1. Waterpark Simulator

   

   Run a waterpark in first person, from scrubbing slides and scooping the pool to building looping custom slides and chasing a diamond five-star rating. Chaotic, hands-on tycoon work that stays funny even when the trash piles up.

   96%96% of 14,066 Steam reviews are positive1.4KPlayers online now: 1,354$12.99

2. Hotel Architect

   

   Design, build and run grand hotels around the world, from rundown fixer-uppers to five-star towers. Lay out rooms, decorate lobbies, hire staff and keep demanding guests happy enough to earn that fifth star. A relaxed, funny tycoon game for tycoon fans who like to build and watch the chaos unfold.

   94%94% of 2,049 Steam reviews are positive204Players online now: 204$29.99

3. Mall Together

   

   Run a whole mall in first person, not just one shop. You open bakeries, bookstores, tech stores and more, stock the shelves, set prices and hire cashiers, solo or with up to three friends. It starts with unpacking boxes yourself and grows into a busy, multi-store operation.

   93%93% of 466 Steam reviews are positive61Players online now: 61$8.03

4. Mars Attracts

   

   Run a theme park on Mars where the exhibits are abducted humans. You build enclosures for Romans, cowboys, Vikings and more, keep Martian guests fed, amused and buying souvenirs, and fund it all with tickets, snacks and the odd gruesome experiment. A funny, cartoony tycoon game about bad taste and good margins.

   87%87% of 257 Steam reviews are positive12Players online now: 12$18.74

5. Bowling Alley Simulator

   

   Run a small bowling alley and turn it into a busy entertainment spot. You set lane prices, keep the equipment working, cook burgers and fries during the rush, hire staff and add lanes and decor as the money comes in. Hands-on, grindy and satisfying for tycoon fans who like working the floor, not just spreadsheets.

   91%91% of 293 Steam reviews are positive24Players online now: 24$14.99

6. Aquapark Tycoon

   

   Build the ultimate waterpark paradise in this classic tycoon simulation game! Design & customize water slides, pools, and saunas to fulfill your guests' needs. Combine creativity, strategy, and management to make a splash in the world of water parks and become the ultimate Aquapark Tycoon!

   89%89% of 290 Steam reviews are positive7Players online now: 7$18.39

7. Snow Resort Simulator

   

   You start with a run-down ticket booth at the foot of a mountain and build it into a five-star resort by hand. You sell lift tickets, shovel snow, chop wood, cook meals, pour drinks, fix skis, stock shelves, and clean hotel rooms, then hire workers to cover jobs while you expand.

   94%94% of 145 Steam reviews are positive54Players online now: 54$17.99

8. Planet Zoo 2

   

   Build and run zoos around the world in Planet Zoo 2, now with swimming animals in custom aquariums, flying birds in mesh aviaries, and Wildlife Reserves to release species into. For tycoon fans who like designing habitats, keeping animals and guests happy, and growing a zoo one shop and shark tank at a time.

   63%63% of 6,138 Steam reviews are positive14.7KPlayers online now: 14,705$49.99

9. Retro Arcade Shop Simulator

   

   Build and manage your ultimate retro arcade! Buy classic Arcade Machines, Galaxy Pinball, and Gift Claw games, or invest in Cinema 8D, Go-Karts, and Racing Simulators. Manage the economy, hire staff, and repair your machines to keep the tokens rolling in!

   87%87% of 276 Steam reviews are positive9Players online now: 9$9.99

10. Jurassic World Evolution 3

    

    Build and run your own Jurassic World, from hatching dinosaurs to keeping guests amazed and the fences holding. You breed family groups from juveniles to adults, shape enclosures with terrain and scenery, and balance three industry reputations while disasters wait their turn. For tycoon fans, the draw is a dinosaur park where profit, praise and teeth all need managing.

    93%93% of 11,979 Steam reviews are positive742Players online now: 742$59.99

11. PC Cafe Simulator

    

    You buy furniture, cook noodles, stock supplies, hire staff, and chase down the odd customer who skips the bill. Solo or in co-op for up to 8, it is hands-on tycoon work with a sense of humour.

    89%89% of 146 Steam reviews are positive163Players online now: 163$12.74

12. Retro Rewind - Video Store Simulator

    

    Run a video store in the early 90s, from bare shelves to the best rental spot in town.

    95%95% of 10,748 Steam reviews are positive261Players online now: 261$13.93

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