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24 games like House Flipper (2026)

Recomputed 19 October 2026 · Ordered by overlap, not by score · Free to read, nothing here is paid for

Every game below overlaps with House Flipper on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.

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The same 24 games, plotted rather than listed. The two axes below are the ones the ranking is built from, so a game sitting high and right is a game the formula placed near the top. Change either axis to see the field a different way. Where we hold a publisher wordmark, the game is drawn as its mark rather than a dot.

24 games have both

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Axes are fitted to these 24 games rather than the full 0 to 100 scale, because a filtered list shares a narrow band and would otherwise sit in one corner. End values are marked. A point on the left edge is the lowest of thesegames, not a low score.

Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.

Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.

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  • PC

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  • No favouritism, including our own. The 16 games we have written full reviews of are scored by exactly the same formula as the other 1,510, from the same third-party inputs, and they land where it puts them. Our own opinion of a game does not enter its coordinates.
  • A position is not an endorsement. It says how a game was received and what it costs, not that we recommend it. Where we do recommend something, it carries a written review with a name on it.
  • Fetched from live third-party data. Player sentiment from Steam, critic aggregates as published on store pages, prices checked hourly, attention from Wikipedia. Each figure carries its source and the date it was read, and we do not adjust any of them.

The short version

  • Closest match: SimCity 4, which both open world, strategy and relaxing.
  • House Flipper is tagged Simulation, Design & Illustration, Building, Singleplayer, Relaxing, Sandbox, Casual, Education by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
  • 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
  • 2 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.

Why players value House Flipper

The five things Steam players tag House Flipper with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.

  1. Simulation
  2. Design & Illustration
  3. Building
  4. Singleplayer
  5. Relaxing
House Flipper at a glance
ReceptionVery Positive on Steam (94% of 111,507)
Watch-outsno widespread problems reported by players
Price$24.99

Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.

How these were matched

Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.

Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.

All 24, closest first

  1. 1

    SimCity 4

    Why it matched: both open world, strategy and relaxing; shares 11 player tags including Immersive Sim, Base-Building and Building.

    SimCity 4 Deluxe Edition includes the bestselling SimCity 4 and the all-new SimCity 4 Rush Hour Expansion Pack. Create the most massive region of cities ever, with a farming town, bedroom community, high-tech commercial center, and industrial backbone.

    SimCity 4 at a glance
    Released2003StudioMaxis
    Player sentiment82% positive of 9,833Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (82% of 9,833)

    Matches House Flipper on: 3 of 5 — Simulation, Building, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: City Builder, Immersive Sim, Base-Building, Building, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs House Flipper: $19.99 — $5.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install (details)

    Shared with House Flipper:Immersive SimBase-BuildingBuildingSandboxEconomyManagementSimulationCasual

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  2. 2

    PC Building Simulator

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 12 player tags including Simulation, Education and Immersive Sim; released around the same time (2019).

    Build and grow your very own computer repair enterprise as you learn to diagnose, fix and build PCs. With real-world licensed components and comprehensive hardware and software simulation, you can plan and bring your ultimate PC to life.

    PC Building Simulator at a glance
    Released2019StudioClaudiu Kiss
    Player sentiment93% positive of 52,742Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 52,742)

    Matches House Flipper on: 4 of 5 — Simulation, Building, Singleplayer, Relaxing

    Why players like it: Simulation, Education, Immersive Sim, Building, Management — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs House Flipper: $19.99 — $5.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with House Flipper:SimulationEducationImmersive SimBuildingManagementSandboxFirst-Person3D

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  3. 3

    Planet Coaster

    Why it matched: both open world, strategy and relaxing; shares 10 player tags including Simulation, Building and Management; released around the same time (2016).

    Planet Coaster® - the future of coaster park simulation games has arrived! Surprise, delight and thrill incredible crowds as you build your coaster park empire - let your imagination run wild, and share your success with the world.

    Planet Coaster at a glance
    Released2016StudioFrontier Developments
    Player sentiment91% positive of 72,148Price$44.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 72,148)

    Matches House Flipper on: 4 of 5 — Simulation, Building, Singleplayer, Relaxing

    Why players like it: Simulation, Building, Management, Sandbox, Family Friendly — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs House Flipper: $44.99 — $20.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)

    Shared with House Flipper:SimulationBuildingManagementSandboxFamily FriendlyRelaxingEconomyRealistic

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  4. 4

    Prison Architect

    Why it matched: both open world, strategy and relaxing; shares 10 player tags including Simulation, Building and Sandbox; released around the same time (2015).

    Only the world’s most ruthless Warden can contain the world’s most ruthless inmates. Design and develop your personalized penitentiary in Prison Architect.

    Prison Architect at a glance
    Released2015StudioIntroversion Software
    Player sentiment89% positive of 73,744Price$5.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 73,744)

    Matches House Flipper on: 3 of 5 — Simulation, Building, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Simulation, Building, Sandbox, Base-Building, Colony Sim — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs House Flipper: $5.99 — $19.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with House Flipper:SimulationBuildingSandboxBase-BuildingManagementEconomyModdableReplay Value

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  5. 5

    Gold Mining Simulator

    Why it matched: both open world, strategy and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Simulation, Realistic and Indie; published by the same company; released around the same time (2017).

    Become a gold miner. Work hard, dig deep, explore the world, and you’ll become the wealthiest person in Alaska. Use a variety of specialist machines to find as much gold as you can.

    Gold Mining Simulator at a glance
    Released2017StudioCode Horizon
    Player sentiment73% positive of 16,382Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (73% of 16,382)

    Matches House Flipper on: 4 of 5 — Simulation, Building, Singleplayer, Relaxing

    Why players like it: Simulation, Mining, Singleplayer, Realistic, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs House Flipper: $19.99 — $5.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with House Flipper:SimulationRealisticIndieSandboxEconomyBuildingFirst-PersonManagement

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  6. 6

    Gas Station Simulator

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 12 player tags including Simulation, Economy and Building; released around the same time (2021).

    Buy an abandoned gas station and restore it to its full glory. Renovate, upgrade and expand upon the offered services to keep up with your clients demands.

    Gas Station Simulator at a glance
    Released2021StudioDRAGO entertainment
    Player sentiment88% positive of 27,421Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 27,421)

    Matches House Flipper on: 5 of 5 — Simulation, Design & Illustration, Building, Singleplayer, Relaxing

    Why players like it: Simulation, Economy, Building, Singleplayer, Management — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs House Flipper: $19.99 — $5.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with House Flipper:SimulationEconomyBuildingManagementCasualBase-BuildingFirst-PersonRealistic

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  7. 7

    SuchArt: Creative Space

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 11 player tags including Simulation, Sandbox and First-Person; released around the same time (2021).

    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!

    SuchArt: Creative Space at a glance
    Released2021StudioGoose Minded
    Player sentiment98% positive of 7,155PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (98% of 7,155)

    Matches House Flipper on: 3 of 5 — Simulation, Singleplayer, Relaxing

    Why players like it: Simulation, Free to Play, Sandbox, Singleplayer, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs House Flipper: Free — free

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with House Flipper:SimulationSandboxFirst-PersonRealisticFamily FriendlyCasualIndie3D

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  8. 8

    Planet Zoo

    Why it matched: both open world, strategy and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Management, Simulation and Building; released around the same time (2019).

    Build a world for wildlife in Planet Zoo. From the developers of Planet Coaster and Zoo Tycoon comes the ultimate zoo sim. Construct detailed habitats, manage your zoo, and meet authentic living animals who think, feel and explore the world you create around them.

    Planet Zoo at a glance
    Released2019StudioFrontier Developments
    Player sentiment91% positive of 97,527Price$44.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 97,527)

    Matches House Flipper on: 4 of 5 — Simulation, Building, Singleplayer, Relaxing

    Why players like it: Management, Simulation, Building, Sandbox, Nature — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs House Flipper: $44.99 — $20.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with House Flipper:ManagementSimulationBuildingSandboxEconomyRealisticFamily FriendlyRelaxing

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  9. 9

    Transport Fever 2

    Why it matched: both open world, strategy and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Simulation, Management and Economy; released around the same time (2019).

    The classic transport simulation genre has a new gold standard with Transport Fever 2. Discover a whole new world by navigating transport routes through land, water and air. May progress and prosperity find their way!

    Transport Fever 2 at a glance
    Released2019StudioUrban Games
    Player sentiment90% positive of 32,509Price$39.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 32,509)

    Matches House Flipper on: 3 of 5 — Simulation, Building, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Simulation, Strategy, Management, Transportation, Trains — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs House Flipper: $39.99 — $15.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with House Flipper:SimulationManagementEconomySandboxBuildingRealisticModdableCasual

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  10. 10

    Car Mechanic Simulator 2021

    Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Simulation, Realistic and Sandbox; published by the same company; released around the same time (2021).

    Work your way to a service empire. Get your hands dirty in a highly realistic simulation game that pays major attention to details. Pay a visit to a new Auction house and buy cars in various conditions. Expand your range of services by investing in a new work space and equipment.

    Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 at a glance
    Released2021StudioRed Dot Games
    Player sentiment96% positive of 38,510Price$24.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 38,510)

    Matches House Flipper on: 2 of 5 — Simulation, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Simulation, Automobile Sim, Realistic, Sandbox, Moddable — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs House Flipper: $24.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with House Flipper:SimulationRealisticSandboxModdable3DEducationFirst-PersonImmersive Sim

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  11. 11

    Supermarket Together

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 11 player tags including Simulation, Management and Economy.

    The multiplayer supermarket has arrived to your neighbourhood for free! Stock your shop space, unlock perks and franchises, hire employees or chase those pesky shoplifters. The more players, the more action!

    Supermarket Together at a glance
    Released2024StudioDeadDevsTellNoLies
    Player sentiment94% positive of 98,337PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 98,337)

    Matches House Flipper on: 3 of 5 — Simulation, Building, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Simulation, Online Co-Op, Multiplayer, Free to Play, Management — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs House Flipper: Free — free

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with House Flipper:SimulationManagementEconomyImmersive SimFirst-PersonBuildingSandbox3D

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  12. 12

    Supermarket Simulator

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 11 player tags including Simulation, Management and Economy.

    Run your own supermarket! Stock shelves, set your prices, take payments, hire staff, expand your store, handle shoplifters, and design your layout. Purchase goods from online or local markets around town, and personally deliver online orders to your customers.

    Supermarket Simulator at a glance
    Released2025StudioNokta Games
    Player sentiment92% positive of 83,863Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 83,863)

    Matches House Flipper on: 3 of 5 — Simulation, Building, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Simulation, Management, Economy, Singleplayer, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs House Flipper: $19.99 — $5.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with House Flipper:SimulationManagementEconomyImmersive SimFirst-PersonBuilding3DSandbox

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  13. 13

    Dyson Sphere Program

    Why it matched: both open world, strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Base-Building, Building and Simulation; released around the same time (2021).

    Build the most efficient intergalactic factory in space simulation strategy game Dyson Sphere Program! Harness the power of stars, collect resources, plan and design production lines and develop your interstellar factory from a small space workshop to a galaxy-wide industrial empire.

    Dyson Sphere Program at a glance
    Released2021StudioYouthcat Studio
    Player sentiment97% positive of 91,586Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 91,586)

    Matches House Flipper on: 3 of 5 — Simulation, Building, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Automation, Space, Base-Building, Building, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs House Flipper: $19.99 — $5.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with House Flipper:Base-BuildingBuildingSimulationManagementSandbox3DIndieCasual

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  14. 14

    Cities: Skylines II

    Why it matched: both open world, strategy and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Simulation, Building and Sandbox.

    Raise a city from the ground up and transform it into a thriving metropolis with the most realistic city builder ever. Push your creativity and problem-solving to build on a scale you've never experienced. With deep simulation and a living economy, this is world-building without limits.

    Cities: Skylines II at a glance
    Released2023StudioIceflake Studios
    Player sentiment56% positive of 91,995Price$49.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.7/10 · Steam: Mixed (56% of 91,995)

    Matches House Flipper on: 4 of 5 — Simulation, Building, Singleplayer, Relaxing

    Why players like it: City Builder, Simulation, Building, Sandbox, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs House Flipper: $49.99 — $25.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with House Flipper:SimulationBuildingSandboxManagementEconomyRealisticModdableRelaxing

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  15. 15

    PowerWash Simulator

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 10 player tags including Casual, Relaxing and Simulation; released around the same time (2022).

    Release the Pressure with PowerWash Simulator! Wash away your worries with the soothing sounds of high-pressure water. Fire up your power washer and blast away every speck of dirt and grime you can find, all with the simple satisfaction of power-washing to a sparkling finish.

    PowerWash Simulator at a glance
    Released2022StudioFuturLab
    Player sentiment96% positive of 58,640Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 58,640)

    Matches House Flipper on: 3 of 5 — Simulation, Singleplayer, Relaxing

    Why players like it: Casual, Relaxing, Simulation, Multiplayer, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs House Flipper: $9.99 — $15.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with House Flipper:CasualRelaxingSimulationFirst-Person3DSandboxImmersive SimFamily Friendly

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  16. 16

    OpenTTD

    Why it matched: both open world, strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, Building and Economy; released around the same time (2021).

    OpenTTD is a business simulation game in which players earn money by transporting passengers and cargo via road, rail, water, and air. It is an open-source remake and expansion of the 1995 Chris Sawyer video game Transport Tycoon Deluxe.

    OpenTTD at a glance
    Released2021StudioOpenTTD
    Player sentiment95% positive of 16,952PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 16,952)

    Matches House Flipper on: 3 of 5 — Simulation, Building, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Simulation, Building, Free to Play, Economy, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with House Flipper:SimulationBuildingEconomySandboxManagementModdableIndieCasual

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  17. 17

    Farming Simulator 15

    Why it matched: both open world, strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, Moddable and Realistic; released around the same time (2014).

    Welcome to the new generation of Farming Simulator!With a brand new graphics and physics engine, Farming Simulator 15 offers an immense open world, filled with details and visual effects transporting the Farming Simulator franchise to a new era.

    Farming Simulator 15 at a glance
    Released2014StudioGIANTS Software
    Player sentiment93% positive of 15,855Price$12.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 15,855)

    Matches House Flipper on: 3 of 5 — Simulation, Singleplayer, Relaxing

    Why players like it: Farming Sim, Automobile Sim, Simulation, Multiplayer, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs House Flipper: $12.99 — $12.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with House Flipper:SimulationModdableRealisticRelaxingEconomyManagementSandboxFamily Friendly

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  18. 18

    Two Point Hospital

    Why it matched: both open world, strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, Management and Building; released around the same time (2018).

    Design stunning hospitals, cure peculiar illnesses and manage troublesome staff as you spread your budding healthcare organisation across Two Point County.

    Two Point Hospital at a glance
    Released2018StudioTwo Point Studios
    Player sentiment92% positive of 34,935Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 34,935)

    Matches House Flipper on: 3 of 5 — Simulation, Building, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Simulation, Management, Medical Sim, Building, Funny — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs House Flipper: $29.99 — $5.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with House Flipper:SimulationManagementBuildingSandboxIndieCasualReplay ValueFamily Friendly

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  19. 19

    Ultimate Fishing Simulator

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including 3D, Simulation and Immersive Sim; published by the same company; released around the same time (2018).

    Bored of waiting for a bite? Would you like to catch some fish? You're lucky - in Ultimate Fishing Simulator, fish bite like crazy! Spinning, float fishing, ground fishing, and more! Comprehensive fishing simulator that allows using various techniques, in different places around the world!

    Ultimate Fishing Simulator at a glance
    Released2018StudioUltimate Games S.A.
    Player sentiment89% positive of 9,129Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 9,129)

    Matches House Flipper on: 3 of 5 — Simulation, Singleplayer, Relaxing

    Why players like it: 3D, America, Fishing, Simulation, Sports — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs House Flipper: $19.99 — $5.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with House Flipper:3DSimulationImmersive SimCasualRealisticFirst-PersonRelaxingSandbox

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  20. 20

    Hydroneer

    Why it matched: both open world, strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Base-Building, Sandbox and Building; released around the same time (2020).

    Hydroneer is a mining and base building sandbox. Dig for gold and other resources to turn a profit and enhance your mining operation. Build a base of operations, forge weapons, go fishing, and dig deep!

    Hydroneer at a glance
    Released2020StudioFoulball Hangover
    Player sentiment86% positive of 28,407Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 28,407)

    Matches House Flipper on: 3 of 5 — Simulation, Building, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Base-Building, Mining, Automation, Sandbox, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs House Flipper: $14.99 — $10.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with House Flipper:Base-BuildingSandboxBuildingCasualSimulationIndieFirst-PersonFamily Friendly

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  21. 21

    Transport Fever

    Why it matched: both open world, strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Sandbox, Building and Economy; released around the same time (2016).

    Transport Fever is a railroad-focused tycoon game. Players start in 1850 and build up a thriving transport company. As an emerging transport tycoon, the player constructs stations, airports, harbors and makes money by connecting areas requiring transport services. Build up your own Empire!

    Transport Fever at a glance
    Released2016StudioUrban Games
    Player sentiment83% positive of 10,841Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (83% of 10,841)

    Matches House Flipper on: 4 of 5 — Simulation, Building, Singleplayer, Relaxing

    Why players like it: Flight, City Builder, Sandbox, Building, Driving — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs House Flipper: $29.99 — $5.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with House Flipper:SandboxBuildingEconomyManagementRelaxingSimulationRealisticModdable

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  22. 22

    Construction Simulator 2015

    Why it matched: both open world, strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, Building and Casual; released around the same time (2014).

    In Construction Simulator 2015, you take the controls of 16 realistic construction machines made by LIEBHERR, STILL and MAN with high-quality 3D graphics.

    Construction Simulator 2015 at a glance
    Released2014Studioweltenbauer. Software Entwicklung GmbH
    Player sentiment82% positive of 6,852Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (82% of 6,852)

    Matches House Flipper on: 3 of 5 — Simulation, Building, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Simulation, Building, Multiplayer, Open World, Automobile Sim — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs House Flipper: $14.99 — $10.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with House Flipper:SimulationBuildingCasualRealisticManagementSandboxModdableFamily Friendly

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  23. 23

    Going Medieval

    Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Moddable, Sandbox and Economy.

    Build and manage your own castle settlement in a land reclaimed by wilderness. With detailed management, survival strategy, and a moddable sandbox world, Going Medieval challenges you to build the mightiest colony this side of the apocalypse.

    Going Medieval at a glance
    Released2026StudioFoxy Voxel
    Player sentiment89% positive of 21,362Price$22.49

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 21,362)

    Matches House Flipper on: 3 of 5 — Simulation, Building, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: RPG, Early Access, City Builder, Colony Sim, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs House Flipper: $22.49 — $2.50 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with House Flipper:ModdableSandboxEconomySimulationManagementReplay Value3DBase-Building

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    Farming Simulator 19

    Why it matched: both open world, strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, Realistic and Management; released around the same time (2018).

    The best-selling franchise takes a giant leap forward with a complete overhaul of the graphics engine, offering the most striking and immersive visuals and effects, along with the deepest and most complete farming experience ever.

    Farming Simulator 19 at a glance
    Released2018StudioGIANTS Software
    Player sentiment94% positive of 76,267Price$17.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 76,267)

    Matches House Flipper on: 3 of 5 — Simulation, Singleplayer, Relaxing

    Why players like it: Simulation, Farming Sim, Multiplayer, Agriculture, Realistic — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs House Flipper: $17.99 — $7.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with House Flipper:SimulationRealisticManagementModdableRelaxingFirst-PersonEconomyFamily Friendly

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Common questions

What game is most like House Flipper?

SimCity 4, on the evidence we have. It both open world, strategy and relaxing. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.

How is "similar to House Flipper" decided?

By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.

Are these ranked by quality?

No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with House Flipper. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.

Do you get paid for these recommendations?

No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.

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