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24 games like Youtubers Life (2026)

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

Every game below overlaps with Youtubers Life 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 short version

Closest match: Planet Zoo, which both open world, strategy and relaxing.
Youtubers Life is tagged Management, Singleplayer, Life Sim, Character Customization, Casual, Simulation, Comedy, Adventure 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.
3 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.

Why players value Youtubers Life

The five things Steam players tag Youtubers Life 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.

Management
Singleplayer
Life Sim
Character Customization
Casual

Youtubers Life at a glance
Reception	Mostly Positive on Steam (77% of 15,413)
Watch-outs	no widespread problems reported by players
Price	$9.99

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
Planet Zoo
Why it matched: both open world, strategy and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Management, Simulation and Sandbox; 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
Released 2019 Studio Frontier Developments
Player sentiment 91% positive of 97,527 Price $44.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 97,527)
Matches Youtubers Life on: 3 of 5 — Management, Singleplayer, Casual
Why players like it: Management, Simulation, Building, Sandbox, Nature — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Youtubers Life: $44.99 — $35.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Youtubers Life:ManagementSimulationSandboxRealisticFamily FriendlyResource ManagementStrategyCasual
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2
Two Point Hospital
Why it matched: both open world, strategy and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Simulation, Management and Funny; 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
Released 2018 Studio Two Point Studios
Player sentiment 92% positive of 34,935 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 34,935)
Matches Youtubers Life on: 3 of 5 — Management, Singleplayer, Casual
Why players like it: Simulation, Management, Medical Sim, Building, Funny — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Youtubers Life: $29.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Youtubers Life:SimulationManagementFunnyStrategySandboxIndieComedyCasual
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3
Reus
Why it matched: both open world, strategy and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, Indie and Simulation; released around the same time (2013).
In Reus, you control powerful giants to shape the planet to your will. You can create mountains, oceans, forests and more. Enrich your planet with plants, minerals and animal life. There is only one thing on the planet that you do not control: mankind, with all their virtues and and all their vices.
Reus at a glance
Released 2013 Studio Abbey Games
Player sentiment 78% positive of 5,991 Price $9.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (78% of 5,991)
Matches Youtubers Life on: 3 of 5 — Management, Singleplayer, Casual
Why players like it: God Game, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Youtubers Life: $9.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Youtubers Life:StrategyIndieSimulationSandboxCasualResource ManagementFamily FriendlyManagement
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4
Transport Fever 2
Why it matched: both open world, strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, Strategy and Management; 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
Released 2019 Studio Urban Games
Player sentiment 90% positive of 32,509 Price $39.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 32,509)
Matches Youtubers Life on: 3 of 5 — Management, Singleplayer, Casual
Why players like it: Simulation, Strategy, Management, Transportation, Trains — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Youtubers Life: $39.99 — $30.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Youtubers Life:SimulationStrategyManagementSandboxRealisticResource ManagementCasualIndie
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5
Hydroneer
Why it matched: both open world, strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Sandbox, Funny and Resource Management; 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
Released 2020 Studio Foulball Hangover
Player sentiment 86% positive of 28,407 Price $14.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 28,407)
Matches Youtubers Life on: 2 of 5 — Singleplayer, Casual
Why players like it: Base-Building, Mining, Automation, Sandbox, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Youtubers Life: $14.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Youtubers Life:SandboxFunnyResource ManagementCasualSimulationIndieStrategyFamily Friendly
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6
The Sims 3
Why it matched: both open world, strategy and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Life Sim, Simulation and Character Customization.
The Sims 3: Create the perfect world with full customization at your fingertips. Refine personalities and help fulfill destinies.
The Sims 3 at a glance
Released 2009 Studio Maxis
Player sentiment 86% positive of 34,337 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 34,337)
Matches Youtubers Life on: 4 of 5 — Singleplayer, Life Sim, Character Customization, Casual
Why players like it: Life Sim, Simulation, Character Customization, Building, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Youtubers Life: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report will not launch or install, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Youtubers Life:Life SimSimulationCharacter CustomizationSandboxCasualFunnyFamily FriendlyComedy
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7
SuchArt: Creative Space
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 10 player tags including Simulation, Sandbox and Realistic; 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
Released 2021 Studio Goose Minded
Player sentiment 98% positive of 7,155 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (98% of 7,155)
Matches Youtubers Life on: 4 of 5 — Management, Singleplayer, Life Sim, Casual
Why players like it: Simulation, Free to Play, Sandbox, Singleplayer, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Youtubers Life: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Youtubers Life:SimulationSandboxRealisticFunnyFamily FriendlyCasualIndieLife Sim
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8
Planet Coaster
Why it matched: both open world, strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, Management and Sandbox; 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
Released 2016 Studio Frontier Developments
Player sentiment 91% positive of 72,148 Price $44.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 72,148)
Matches Youtubers Life on: 3 of 5 — Management, Singleplayer, Casual
Why players like it: Simulation, Building, Management, Sandbox, Family Friendly — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Youtubers Life: $44.99 — $35.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Youtubers Life:SimulationManagementSandboxFamily FriendlyStrategyRealisticFunnyCasual
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9
Prison Architect
Why it matched: both open world, strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, Sandbox and Strategy; 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
Released 2015 Studio Introversion Software
Player sentiment 89% positive of 73,744 Price $5.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 73,744)
Matches Youtubers Life on: 3 of 5 — Management, Singleplayer, Casual
Why players like it: Simulation, Building, Sandbox, Base-Building, Colony Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Youtubers Life: $5.99 — $4.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Youtubers Life:SimulationSandboxStrategyManagementResource ManagementFunnyIndieCasual
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10
Cooking Simulator
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 10 player tags including Simulation, Realistic and Sandbox; released around the same time (2019).
A realistic cooking sim where every ingredient reacts with real physics. Master 80+ dishes in Career mode or go wild in Sandbox as you cook, experiment, or cause total kitchen chaos in a fully interactive chef’s playground.
Cooking Simulator at a glance
Released 2019 Studio Big Cheese Studio
Player sentiment 85% positive of 19,692 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (85% of 19,692)
Matches Youtubers Life on: 2 of 5 — Management, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Simulation, Cooking, Singleplayer, Realistic, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Youtubers Life: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Youtubers Life:SimulationRealisticSandboxFunnyFamily FriendlyManagementComedyResource Management
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11
Spore
Why it matched: both open world, strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Sandbox, Simulation and Casual.
Be the architect of your own universe with Spore, an exciting single-player adventure. From Single Cell to Galactic God, evolve your creature in a universe of your own creations.
Spore at a glance
Released 2008 Studio Maxis
Player sentiment 93% positive of 72,594 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 72,594)
Matches Youtubers Life on: 1 of 5 — Casual
Why players like it: God Game, Open World, Sandbox, Colony Sim, Exploration — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Youtubers Life: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Youtubers Life:SandboxSimulationCasualFunnyFamily FriendlyResource ManagementComedyCartoon
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12
RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Platinum
Why it matched: both open world, strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, Management and Sandbox.
Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 Platinum combines the excitement of rollercoasters with the fun of a great strategy simulation. RCT3 Platinum combines the roller coaster theme park fun of the Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 with included expansion packs Soaked! and Wild! Now enjoy more options than ever.
RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Platinum at a glance
Released 2008 Studio Frontier
Player sentiment 92% positive of 5,244 Price Not listed
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 5,244)
Matches Youtubers Life on: 3 of 5 — Management, Singleplayer, Casual
Why players like it: Simulation, Management, Sandbox, Building, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Youtubers Life:SimulationManagementSandboxStrategyFamily FriendlyFunnyComedyCasual
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13
Totally Accurate Battle Simulator
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Sandbox, Simulation and Funny; released around the same time (2021).
Be the leader of wobblers from ancient lands, spooky places, and fantasy worlds. Watch them fight in simulations made with the wobbliest physics system ever created, make your own wobblers in the unit creator and send your army off to fight your friends in multiplayer.
Totally Accurate Battle Simulator at a glance
Released 2021 Studio Landfall
Player sentiment 98% positive of 153,489 Price $6.79
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.7/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (98% of 153,489)
Matches Youtubers Life on: 1 of 5 — Singleplayer
Why players like it: Sandbox, Simulation, Funny, War, Physics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Youtubers Life: $6.79 — $3.20 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Youtubers Life:SandboxSimulationFunnyStrategyRealisticIndieComedyFamily Friendly
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14
Dyson Sphere Program
Why it matched: both open world, strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Resource Management, Simulation and Management; 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
Released 2021 Studio Youthcat Studio
Player sentiment 97% positive of 91,586 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 91,586)
Matches Youtubers Life on: 3 of 5 — Management, Singleplayer, Casual
Why players like it: Automation, Space, Base-Building, Building, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Youtubers Life: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Youtubers Life:Resource ManagementSimulationManagementSandboxStrategyIndieCasual
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15
Construction Simulator 2015
Why it matched: both open world, strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Casual and Realistic; 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
Released 2014 Studio weltenbauer. Software Entwicklung GmbH
Player sentiment 82% positive of 6,852 Price $14.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (82% of 6,852)
Matches Youtubers Life on: 3 of 5 — Management, Singleplayer, Casual
Why players like it: Simulation, Building, Multiplayer, Open World, Automobile Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Youtubers Life: $14.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Youtubers Life:SimulationCasualRealisticManagementStrategySandboxFamily Friendly
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16
Golf It!
Why it matched: both open world, strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Casual, Funny and Simulation.
Embark on an exciting journey with Golf It! Seize your putter, rally your friends, and immerse yourself in an epic minigolf adventure. Conquer countless courses, create lasting memories, and refine your skills to emerge as the ultimate minigolf champion. Your thrilling golfing odyssey begins here!
Golf It! at a glance
Released 2023 Studio Perfuse Entertainment
Player sentiment 90% positive of 31,054 Price $8.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 31,054)
Matches Youtubers Life on: 2 of 5 — Singleplayer, Casual
Why players like it: Multiplayer, Mini Golf, Golf, Casual, Sports — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Youtubers Life: $8.99 — $1.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Youtubers Life:CasualFunnySimulationIndieSandboxFamily FriendlyMemesStrategy
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17
Gold Mining Simulator
Why it matched: both open world, strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Realistic and Indie; 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
Released 2017 Studio Code Horizon
Player sentiment 73% positive of 16,382 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (73% of 16,382)
Matches Youtubers Life on: 2 of 5 — Management, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Simulation, Mining, Singleplayer, Realistic, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Youtubers Life: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Youtubers Life:SimulationRealisticIndieSandboxStrategyManagementFunny
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18
Evil Genius 2: World Domination
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Management; released around the same time (2021).
A satirical spy-fi lair builder where YOU are the criminal mastermind! Construct your base, train your minions, defend your operations from the Forces of Justice, and achieve global domination!
Evil Genius 2: World Domination at a glance
Released 2021 Studio Rebellion
Player sentiment 69% positive of 13,239 Price $39.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.2/10 · Steam: Mixed (69% of 13,239)
Matches Youtubers Life on: 2 of 5 — Management, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, Base-Building, Villain Protagonist, Simulation, Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Youtubers Life: $39.99 — $30.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Youtubers Life:StrategySimulationManagementSandboxResource ManagementFunnyMemesComedy
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19
Cookie Clicker
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Casual, Indie and Management; released around the same time (2021).
An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.
Cookie Clicker at a glance
Released 2021 Studio Orteil
Player sentiment 96% positive of 92,880 Price $4.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 92,880)
Matches Youtubers Life on: 3 of 5 — Management, Singleplayer, Casual
Why players like it: Clicker, Idler, Casual, Indie, Pixel Graphics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Youtubers Life: $4.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Youtubers Life:CasualIndieManagementFunnyMemesResource ManagementStrategyComedy
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20
The Lab
Why it matched: both open world, strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Funny, Sandbox and Casual; released around the same time (2016).
Welcome to The Lab, a compilation of Valve’s room-scale VR experiments set in a pocket universe within Aperture Science. Fix a robot, defend a castle, adopt a mechanical dog, and more. Still not sold? It’s free!
The Lab at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Valve
Player sentiment 95% positive of 6,671 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 6,671)
Matches Youtubers Life on: 2 of 5 — Singleplayer, Casual
Why players like it: Free to Play, VR, Singleplayer, Action, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Youtubers Life: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Youtubers Life:FunnySandboxCasualFamily FriendlyMemesStrategySimulation
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21
OpenTTD
Why it matched: both open world, strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Sandbox and Management; 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
Released 2021 Studio OpenTTD
Player sentiment 95% positive of 16,952 Price Not listed
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 16,952)
Matches Youtubers Life on: 3 of 5 — Management, Singleplayer, Casual
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 Youtubers Life:SimulationSandboxManagementResource ManagementStrategyIndieCasual
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22
House Flipper
Why it matched: both open world, strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Sandbox and Casual; released around the same time (2018).
House Flipper is a unique chance to become a one-man renovation crew. Buy, repair and remodel devastated houses. Give them a second life and sell them at a profit!
House Flipper at a glance
Released 2018 Studio Empyrean
Player sentiment 94% positive of 111,507 Price $24.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 111,507)
Matches Youtubers Life on: 3 of 5 — Management, Singleplayer, Casual
Why players like it: Simulation, Design & Illustration, Building, Singleplayer, Relaxing — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Youtubers Life: $24.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Youtubers Life:SimulationSandboxCasualManagementFamily FriendlyRealisticIndie
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23
AdVenture Capitalist
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Management, Strategy and Character Customization; released around the same time (2015).
Welcome, eager young investor, to AdVenture Capitalist! Arguably the world's greatest Capitalism simulator!
AdVenture Capitalist at a glance
Released 2015 Studio Hyper Hippo Games
Player sentiment 88% positive of 60,380 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 60,380)
Matches Youtubers Life on: 4 of 5 — Management, Singleplayer, Character Customization, Casual
Why players like it: Clicker, Idler, Management, Capitalism, Automation — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Youtubers Life: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Youtubers Life:ManagementStrategyCharacter CustomizationFunnyCasualSimulationFamily FriendlyComedy
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24
Drug Dealer Simulator
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, Indie and Resource Management; released around the same time (2020).
Have you ever considered creating your own crime empire, without the legal and moral consequences? SIMULATE IT! Crawl into the dark alleys of the street business in this OG drug-dealing game, and make a fortune! A co-op sequel – DDS2 – is out NOW
Drug Dealer Simulator at a glance
Released 2020 Studio Byterunners
Player sentiment 86% positive of 21,029 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 21,029)
Matches Youtubers Life on: 2 of 5 — Management, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Simulation, Crime, Action, Indie, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Youtubers Life: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Youtubers Life:SimulationIndieResource ManagementManagementRealisticSandboxStrategyFunny
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Planet Zoo at a glance
Released	2019	Studio	Frontier Developments
Player sentiment	91% positive of 97,527	Price	$44.99

Two Point Hospital at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Two Point Studios
Player sentiment	92% positive of 34,935	Price	$29.99

Reus at a glance
Released	2013	Studio	Abbey Games
Player sentiment	78% positive of 5,991	Price	$9.99

Transport Fever 2 at a glance
Released	2019	Studio	Urban Games
Player sentiment	90% positive of 32,509	Price	$39.99

Hydroneer at a glance
Released	2020	Studio	Foulball Hangover
Player sentiment	86% positive of 28,407	Price	$14.99

The Sims 3 at a glance
Released	2009	Studio	Maxis
Player sentiment	86% positive of 34,337	Price	$19.99

SuchArt: Creative Space at a glance
Released	2021	Studio	Goose Minded
Player sentiment	98% positive of 7,155	Price	Free

Planet Coaster at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	Frontier Developments
Player sentiment	91% positive of 72,148	Price	$44.99

Prison Architect at a glance
Released	2015	Studio	Introversion Software
Player sentiment	89% positive of 73,744	Price	$5.99

Cooking Simulator at a glance
Released	2019	Studio	Big Cheese Studio
Player sentiment	85% positive of 19,692	Price	$19.99

Spore at a glance
Released	2008	Studio	Maxis
Player sentiment	93% positive of 72,594	Price	$19.99

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Platinum at a glance
Released	2008	Studio	Frontier
Player sentiment	92% positive of 5,244	Price	Not listed

Totally Accurate Battle Simulator at a glance
Released	2021	Studio	Landfall
Player sentiment	98% positive of 153,489	Price	$6.79

Dyson Sphere Program at a glance
Released	2021	Studio	Youthcat Studio
Player sentiment	97% positive of 91,586	Price	$19.99

Construction Simulator 2015 at a glance
Released	2014	Studio	weltenbauer. Software Entwicklung GmbH
Player sentiment	82% positive of 6,852	Price	$14.99

Golf It! at a glance
Released	2023	Studio	Perfuse Entertainment
Player sentiment	90% positive of 31,054	Price	$8.99

Gold Mining Simulator at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Code Horizon
Player sentiment	73% positive of 16,382	Price	$19.99

Evil Genius 2: World Domination at a glance
Released	2021	Studio	Rebellion
Player sentiment	69% positive of 13,239	Price	$39.99

Cookie Clicker at a glance
Released	2021	Studio	Orteil
Player sentiment	96% positive of 92,880	Price	$4.99

The Lab at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	Valve
Player sentiment	95% positive of 6,671	Price	Free

OpenTTD at a glance
Released	2021	Studio	OpenTTD
Player sentiment	95% positive of 16,952	Price	Not listed

House Flipper at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Empyrean
Player sentiment	94% positive of 111,507	Price	$24.99

AdVenture Capitalist at a glance
Released	2015	Studio	Hyper Hippo Games
Player sentiment	88% positive of 60,380	Price	Free

Drug Dealer Simulator at a glance
Released	2020	Studio	Byterunners
Player sentiment	86% positive of 21,029	Price	$19.99

Common questions

What game is most like Youtubers Life?

Planet Zoo, 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 Youtubers Life" 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 Youtubers Life. 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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