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Games like Painters Guild

2015PC, Steam Deck playable66 % positive9.99 €

A relaxed management sim where you run an art academy in Renaissance Italy, hiring painters and producing artworks. You expand and decorate your guild as it grows.

  • Economy and management
  • Historical setting
  • Cosy, great for unwinding
  • Strong character progression

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In short: Games like Painters Guild

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Game Dev Tycoon

93 %Match

2012USK 0PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable95 % positive9.49 €

Brings what grabs you about Painters Guild: economy and management, a cosy mood to unwind as well as deep character progression.

Start a tiny game studio in an 80s garage and grow it through gaming history by mixing genres, topics and development focus to hit the right formula. A relaxed, addictive management sim full of nods to real consoles and companies.

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Mars Horizon

Strong character progression

You run a space agency from the early days of the space race to the first crewed Mars mission. You research technologies, build rockets and plan missions while managing risk and resources.

Train Valley

Calm and deliberate

Train Valley is a charming railway puzzle game where you lay tracks and juggle traffic so trains never collide. Levels span several countries and eras, with a random mode for extra replay.

Tavern Master

Calm and deliberate

You grow a tiny medieval tavern into a thriving inn with a kitchen, guest rooms and a loyal staff. A relaxed management game focused on building and organizing.

Sid Meier's Railroads!

Economy and management

An accessible railroad tycoon from Sid Meier: lay track, connect cities and industries, and grow a profitable rail network in a colorful 3D world. Economic planning and stock dealings add depth without being stressful.

Town to City

Economy and management

A relaxed city builder where you freely design a 19th-century Mediterranean town and grow it into a thriving city. The focus is on cozy, creative placement and customisation rather than pressure.

City Game Studio

Calm and deliberate

A management sim where you grow your own game studio from a garage, hiring staff, developing games and reading the market. The appeal is in optimizing and expanding your little business empire.

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