Economic simulators are a chance to turn into a mayor of a city or even a head of state for a few hours without leaving your chair. You have to plan a budget, pay salaries, collect taxes and many more interesting things.
An economic simulator is a genre of games where the goal is to generate virtual profits. Depending on the plot, the action of the game can take place in a ready-made enterprise, in a city, on an island, etc.
Cities in Motion 2
In this game you have to drive public transport. Build roads, highways, railways, choose types of transport.
The development of the city depends on your work. The main income is brought by the townspeople, who use transport in order to travel to work, home, and visit. Different segments of the population prefer different types of transport, you have to take into account the preferences of all classes.
For a realistic plot in the game, day changes to night.
Caesar III
Caesar himself appoints you as the governor of the province, from which you need to make a developing city. There are many factors to consider: resources, locality, markets. The residents of the city need food, medical care, entertainment and housing.
As the game progresses, you have to perform peaceful or military missions of your choice. A monetary reward is given for each task. If Caesar is pleased with your job as the head of the city, you will get a promotion in your career: new lands, goals and salaries. Complete the last eleventh task, and Caesar himself will give you his place.
A similar game is Pharaoh and Cleopatra. The same meaning, the same tasks, only the action takes place not in Rome, but in Egypt.
Tropico 4
In this game, you have a whole island in your possession. It is up to you to decide which way to develop: make it a famous resort or become the best supplier of fruits, cigarettes and rum.
Build housing, jobs, fruit plantations, marinas. Peacefully resolve conflicts and strikes of workers, fight back enemies who want to overthrow you. And of course, don't forget your own bank account.
Anno 2070
Due to the change in climate, the continents were flooded with water, people are forced to move to the islands. You have to decide which side to be on: environmentalists or tycoons. Develop island life by building megacities, explore the underwater world and new opportunities. Keep in mind that wars and conflicts are possible even in such harsh conditions, so take care of building a powerful army and navy.
The game offers ready-made scenarios where it is necessary to complete the assigned tasks, and a continuous endless mode, the goal of which is to create a modern civilization.
