Games like The Powder Toy on Steam

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You’re a machine learning specialist who makes neural networks but your cat seems to be better at it. Now you must solve puzzles to build a cat-to-human translation system (who knows what else this cat is capable of!). Earn a fortune, buy kickass cat outfits, learn how machine learning really works!

Similarity 60%
Price -34% 7.12€
Rating 8.9
Release 17 Jan 2019

Big Pharma

What if you had it in your power to rid the world of disease, to improve the lives of millions, to ease suffering and cure the sick… and earn a tidy profit? As the head of your own Pharmaceutical Conglomerate you have this power resting in your hands. Will you use it for good?

Similarity 60%
Price -31% 17.00€
Rating 7.5
Release 27 Aug 2015

RimWorld

A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.

Similarity 60%
Price -18% 26.36€
Rating 9.7
Release 17 Oct 2018

BeamNG.drive

A dynamic soft-body physics vehicle simulator capable of doing just about anything.

Similarity 60%
Price -1% 22.19€
Rating 9.6
Release 29 May 2015

Prison Architect

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

Similarity 60%
Price -88% 3.10€
Rating 8.8
Release 06 Oct 2015

Universe Sandbox

Create & destroy on an unimaginable scale with a realistic physics-based space simulator. Explore the beauty of our universe and the fragility of our planet. Use science to bend the laws of gravity, collide planets, boil away oceans, fire epic space lasers, and customize your universe.

Similarity 60%
Price -49% 14.86€
Rating 9.4
Release 24 Aug 2015

Arena Renovation

Take on the role of a one-man renovation team tasked with restoring various sports facilities to their former glory. Many of them have been destroyed as a result of time or lack of care. Don't let them go into complete oblivion - roll up your sleeves and breathe new life into them!

Similarity 59%
Price -47% 10.31€
Rating 7.0
Release 19 Jan 2024

112 Operator

Manage emergency services in any city in the world! Take calls and dispatch rescue forces. Handle difficult situations, now depending on the weather, and traffic. Help the citizens through cataclysms and natural disasters, becoming a better emergency number operator every day!

Similarity 59%
Price -92% 1.74€
Rating 8.7
Release 23 Apr 2020

When Ski Lifts Go Wrong

Ride into a hilarious construction puzzler; packed with over 100 creative physics-based challenges, sports and bloody disasters! Build contraptions to help every passenger reach their destination. Enjoy the sports by controlling your riders away from (or towards if you feel like it) peril!

Similarity 59%
Price -93% 1.00€
Rating 8.2
Release 23 Jan 2019

Most played games like The Powder Toy on Steam

Take a look at the top games like The Powder Toy that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 19th 2025.

1. Stardew Valley

Similarity 63% You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? Stardew Valley is a farming sim, pixel graphics and multiplayer game developed and published by ConcernedApe. Released on February 26th 2016 has received 871,330 reviews of which 857,703 were positive and 13,627 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.8 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played game like The Powder Toy, thanks to its 44,316 peak concurrent players over the last day.
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857,703
13,627

44,316
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2. RimWorld

Similarity 60% A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more. RimWorld is a colony sim, base-building and survival game developed and published by Ludeon Studios. Released on October 17th 2018 has received 207,748 reviews of which 203,531 were positive and 4,217 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. While seeing 22,530 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among games like The Powder Toy based on player count.
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203,531
4,217

22,530
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3. Factorio

Similarity 70% Factorio is a game about building and creating automated factories to produce items of increasing complexity, within an infinite 2D world. Use your imagination to design your factory, combine simple elements into ingenious structures, and finally protect it from the creatures who don't really like you. Factorio is a automation, base-building and resource management game developed and published by Wube Software LTD.. Released on August 14th 2020 has received 212,622 reviews of which 206,226 were positive and 6,396 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 18,327 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among games like The Powder Toy based on player count.
9.6
206,226
6,396

18,327
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4. BeamNG.drive

Similarity 60% A dynamic soft-body physics vehicle simulator capable of doing just about anything. BeamNG.drive is a simulation, driving and physics game developed and published by BeamNG. Released on May 29th 2015 has received 313,990 reviews of which 305,852 were positive and 8,138 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 17,673 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played games like The Powder Toy.
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305,852
8,138

17,673
players

5. People Playground

Similarity 86% Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space. People Playground is a sandbox, gore and physics game developed by mestiez and published by Studio Minus. Released on July 23rd 2019 has received 278,502 reviews of which 274,557 were positive and 3,945 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.8 out of 10. With 4,662 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played games like The Powder Toy.
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274,557
3,945

4,662
players

6. Kerbal Space Program

Similarity 63% In Kerbal Space Program, take charge of the space program for the alien race known as the Kerbals. You have access to an array of parts to assemble fully-functional spacecraft that flies (or doesn’t) based on realistic aerodynamic and orbital physics. Kerbal Space Program is a space, simulation and sandbox game developed by Squad and published by Private Division. Released on April 27th 2015 has received 126,433 reviews of which 120,348 were positive and 6,085 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 2,655 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played games like The Powder Toy.
9.4
120,348
6,085

2,655
players

7. Aviassembly

Similarity 61% Build and fly your own airplane! Complete missions to earn money, upgrade your plane, and discover new locations in an open world. Aviassembly is a early access, flight and building game developed and published by Jelle Booij. Released on April 11th 2025 has received 646 reviews of which 629 were positive and 17 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 2,366 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played games like The Powder Toy.
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629
17

2,366
players

8. Tiny Pasture

Similarity 63% Meet your new little desk buddies! They’ll snooze, scratch, and scamper around while you work or study (don’t worry, they’ve been trained not to invade your workspace). If you’re good at animal management, they will occupy the bottom of your screen with different kinds and colors! Tiny Pasture is a idler, farming sim and cute game developed by CaveLiquid and published by Gamersky Games. Released on February 17th 2025 has received 3,456 reviews of which 3,235 were positive and 221 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 1,316 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played games like The Powder Toy.
9.0
3,235
221

1,316
players

9. Prison Architect

Similarity 60% 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 is a simulation, building and sandbox game developed by Double Eleven and Introversion Software and published by Paradox Interactive. Released on October 06th 2015 has received 72,066 reviews of which 64,221 were positive and 7,845 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 1,002 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played games like The Powder Toy.
8.8
64,221
7,845

1,002
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10. Graveyard Keeper

Similarity 63% Build and manage a medieval graveyard while facing ethical dilemmas and making questionable decisions. Welcome to Graveyard Keeper, the most inaccurate medieval cemetery sim of the year. Graveyard Keeper is a pixel graphics, crafting and rpg game developed by Lazy Bear Games and published by tinyBuild. Released on August 15th 2018 has received 43,164 reviews of which 37,301 were positive and 5,863 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 972 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played games like The Powder Toy.
8.5
37,301
5,863

972
players

Best deals on games like The Powder Toy on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of games like The Powder Toy available on Steam right now, updated on April 19th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted games like The Powder Toy.

1. Lords and Villeins

Similarity 63% Build a prosperous settlement in a unique simulation of a feudal economy - each family runs their shop, owns their goods, and trades with other villagers in a free market. You will manage the land, build houses, organise events, set taxes, and balance supply and demand while engaging in diplomacy! Lords and Villeins is a colony sim, strategy and city builder game developed by Honestly Games and published by Fulqrum Publishing. Released on November 10th 2022 has received 868 reviews of which 628 were positive and 240 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Featuring a massive 96% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for games like The Powder Toy.
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628
240

-96% 27.50€ 1.10€

2. Last Call BBS

Similarity 63% Boot up your Z5 Powerlance and dial into Last Call BBS, the last game from Zachtronics! The Barkeep’s loaded up his retro computer with a full set of puzzle games for you to download and play. No need to worry about copy protection, they’re all fully cracked and ready to enjoy! Last Call BBS is a puzzle, retro and automation game developed and published by Zachtronics. Released on August 03rd 2022 has received 1,378 reviews of which 1,275 were positive and 103 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in games like The Powder Toy.
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1,275
103

-95% 20.00€ 1.00€

3. Honey, I Joined a Cult

Similarity 63% It's time to start working towards that ultimate goal of enlightenment, faith and money…lots and lots of money! Become the ultimate tycoon - create, customise, and manage your own cult whilst listening to funky music. Welcome to Honey, I Joined a Cult! Honey, I Joined a Cult is a simulation, base-building and resource management game developed by Sole Survivor Games and published by Team17. Released on November 03rd 2022 has received 1,716 reviews of which 1,270 were positive and 446 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in games like The Powder Toy.
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1,270
446

-95% 23.40€ 1.17€

4. When Ski Lifts Go Wrong

Similarity 59% Ride into a hilarious construction puzzler; packed with over 100 creative physics-based challenges, sports and bloody disasters! Build contraptions to help every passenger reach their destination. Enjoy the sports by controlling your riders away from (or towards if you feel like it) peril! When Ski Lifts Go Wrong is a simulation, building and indie game developed by Hugecalf Studios and published by Curve Games. Released on January 23rd 2019 has received 842 reviews of which 731 were positive and 111 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for games like The Powder Toy.
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731
111

-93% 14.29€ 1.00€

5. 112 Operator

Similarity 59% Manage emergency services in any city in the world! Take calls and dispatch rescue forces. Handle difficult situations, now depending on the weather, and traffic. Help the citizens through cataclysms and natural disasters, becoming a better emergency number operator every day! 112 Operator is a simulation, realistic and casual game developed by Jutsu Games and published by Games Operators. Released on April 23rd 2020 has received 6,469 reviews of which 5,790 were positive and 679 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for games like The Powder Toy.
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5,790
679

-92% 21.75€ 1.74€

6. Car Mechanic Simulator 2018

Similarity 60% Build and expand your repair service empire in this incredibly detailed and highly realistic simulation game, where attention to car detail is astonishing. Find classic, unique cars in the new Barn Find module and Junkyard module. You can even add your self-made car in the Car Editor. Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 is a simulation, automobile sim and driving game developed by Red Dot Games and published by PlayWay S.A.. Released on July 28th 2017 has received 51,274 reviews of which 46,828 were positive and 4,446 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for games like The Powder Toy.
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46,828
4,446

-91% 19.67€ 1.77€

7. Lethis - Path of Progress

Similarity 63% Lethis - Path of Progress is a city-builder in a victorian steampunk setting. Lethis - Path of Progress is a city builder, strategy and steampunk game developed and published by Triskell Interactive. Released on June 25th 2015 has received 1,182 reviews of which 808 were positive and 374 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 89% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for games like The Powder Toy.
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808
374

-89% 19.73€ 2.17€

8. Prison Architect

Similarity 60% 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 is a simulation, building and sandbox game developed by Double Eleven and Introversion Software and published by Paradox Interactive. Released on October 06th 2015 has received 72,066 reviews of which 64,221 were positive and 7,845 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 88% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for games like The Powder Toy.
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64,221
7,845

-88% 25.83€ 3.10€

9. Project Highrise

Similarity 63% Project Highrise is a skyscraper construction and management sim... Project Highrise is a simulation, management and building game developed by SomaSim and published by Kasedo Games. Released on September 08th 2016 has received 4,536 reviews of which 3,850 were positive and 686 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 87% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for games like The Powder Toy.
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3,850
686

-87% 20.15€ 2.62€

10. APICO

Similarity 66% APICO is a laid-back beekeeping sim game about breeding, collecting, & conserving bees! Set in a series of lush environments, APICO uniquely combines resource gathering, biology, and beekeeping minigames, taking ideas from a mix of real-life and fantasy apiculture & floriculture. APICO is a exploration, management and sandbox game developed by ellraiser and TNgineers and published by Whitethorn Games. Released on May 20th 2022 has received 1,702 reviews of which 1,570 were positive and 132 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for games like The Powder Toy.
8.8
1,570
132

-85% 16.87€ 2.53€

Free games like The Powder Toy on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play games like The Powder Toy you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 19th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play games like The Powder Toy.

1. OpenTTD

Similarity 61% 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 is a simulation, building and free to play game developed and published by OpenTTD. Released on April 01st 2021 has received 14,119 reviews of which 13,577 were positive and 542 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 513 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free games like The Powder Toy.
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513
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2. Simutrans

Similarity 71% Simutrans is a freeware and open-source transportation simulator. Your goal is to establish a successful transport company. Transport passengers, mail and goods by rail, road, ship, and even air. Interconnect districts, cities, public buildings, industries and tourist attractions. Simutrans is a simulation, free to play and trains game developed and published by The Simutrans Team. Released on May 24th 2016 has received 616 reviews of which 465 were positive and 151 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free games like The Powder Toy.
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20
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3. Prospector: The First Contract

Similarity 63% As the Prospector in this Prologue chapter, you will be taking on your first contract. Explore new planets, gather resources, build your fully automated base, and ship materials to distant colonies. Prospector: The First Contract is a open world survival craft, sandbox and survival game developed by Loonworks Games and published by HypeTrain Digital. Released on July 12th 2024 has received 496 reviews of which 457 were positive and 39 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free games like The Powder Toy.
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