If you're into strategy I can highly recommend some TBS Games (Turn Based Strategy) in no particular order:
- Heroes of Might and Magic 3, 5 and the new Olden Era
- Civilization 5 and 6
- Age of Wonders
- Battle Brothers
- Old World
- Songs of Conquest
All of them got something to do with building up and watching grow but in a more "laid back", strategic way ๐