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Looking for games like a day's work? Here are top action recommendations with a romance focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Drinks With Abbey, GIRLS MADE PUDDING or True Lover's Knot.

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  1. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 343 reviews

    Drinks with Abbey is a short, slice-of-life visual novel portraying a more realistic first date in western culture, from a male's perspective. After connecting with Abbey on a dating app, you meet in person for the first time at a local bar. Through many choices of what to say and do, you determine how the date goes - and how well it ends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drinks With Abbey.

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  2. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    96% User Score Based on 105 reviews

    "When there's nobody there to see you, you disappear." In Girls Made Pudding, two girls tour a series of towns that people have disappeared from. Follow them on the road as they find out the mysteries of this world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GIRLS MADE PUDDING.

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  3. 40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    40% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    Set sail on the romantic adventure of the season! “True Lover’s Knot” follows the story of Emma, a London-based tech genius, as she and her best friend, Lucas, take to the high seas in a luxurious cruise that will change their lives forever! True Lover’s Knot is a kinetic novel with a fun “match 3” game element that will truly delight anyone looking for a fun story paired with a casual and re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to True Lover's Knot.

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  4. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    99% User Score Based on 154 reviews

    ...he's just been turned into a vampire. Well, actually, he has two problems, because he's also found himself on Fledgling Manor, the hottest vampire reality show in America. Eight new vampires are forced to live together in a remote mansion. Each episode, they must vote off one of their fellow Fledglings. But the losing contestant isn't just forced to leave the show — they're executed for the pl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fledgling Manor.

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  5. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 1,739 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 18 reviews

    Fang is a typical 18-year-old dinosaur: they’re more concerned about their band going viral than they are about what happens after graduation. But they’re about to have much bigger problems. Will they find time to figure themselves out? Can they balance a potential apocalypse and a budding romance? During hard times, what do we owe each other? Goodbye Volcano High is a cinematic narrative adventur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goodbye Volcano High.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Brew potions, doodle, and chat with the magical residents of Mangrove in Apothecary, a cozy puzzle game with a big heart! As a recently hired apothecary whose recipe book has been tragically mangled, you must reverse engineer potion recipes from scratch. Test your concoctions on Roger, your friendly neighborhood test dummy! Take notes on the walls of your workshop using Draw Mode, or doodle to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apothecary.

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  7. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 152 reviews

    Manage your own cafe and become a donut therapist in this cozy dating/cooking sim. Cook mood-changing donuts, decorate your shop, and help customers navigate life, love, and heartbreak—one bite at a time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to High Times.

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  8. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 380 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 11 reviews

    Immersive Cozy-punk Life Sim Lose yourself in an emotional, uplifting narrative about community, musical mysteries and underdog spirit. Help endearing and indecisive customers find their perfect records while debating all things music with your loveable colleagues. It's your job to help Repeater Records find its rhythm again! Crates of Puzzles to Dig Through From customer requests to store shenani… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wax Heads.

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  9. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    In this prologue to Security: The Horrible Nights, you take on the role of a security guard at a hospital. From your small office, your job is to watch the entire hospital through security cameras. If you see a problem, you must run out and fix it! You can fix nearly every problem by pointing your flashlight at it and yell! But some problems can be deadly, so you have to be careful if y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Security: Stories by the fans.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    94% User Score Based on 1,299 reviews

    Killer Chat is a dark satire romance chatsim where you date serial killers. Pretend to be a serial killer, get inspiration for your book, fall in love, and try not to call the cops through a whirlwind six months with your murderous beau of choice. Who knows? You might find your happily ever after... or headline the news as a gruesomely lovesick corpse. It's honestly up to you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Killer Chat.

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  12. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    90% User Score Based on 133 reviews

    Afterlove EP is a slice-of-life adventure about love, loss and music. Explore modern Jakarta as Rama in his journey to learn about himself, create music, find love and come to terms with the loss of his girlfriend Cinta, whose voice still lives on in his head. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Afterlove EP.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 81 reviews

    Don't break your oath.You arrive at a town you've lived in once before, years ago, to a familiar face that you spent so long trying to forget. You feel something pulling at you from inside, but you can't quite grasp onto it... Step into the shoes of the person you once were as you make your way though the story of oath, the companion piece to vai5000's 2024 EP.  Features: The story of oath: P… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to oath.

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  14. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 792 reviews

    PockeDate! – Your Pocket-Sized Dating Simulator! Every launch brings a new date with unique dialogues! Spend endless hours with your adorable, love-struck virtual girlfriend. Meet Akari – your virtual sweetheart, head over heels for you. But be careful not to let her down! You wouldn't want to make her sad, would you? PockeDate! isn’t just a fun game – it's also a training ground for real-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PockeDate! - Pocket Dating Simulator.

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  15. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 2,252 reviews

    Home Safety Hotline is an analog horror inspired telephone operator simulator where you answer incoming callers' questions about what's inside their home. Read through a vast catalog of common pests and household hazards, and do your best to become an expert in home safety. You will be held responsible for what happens. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Home Safety Hotline.

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  16. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    97% User Score Based on 554 reviews

    Love, Ghostie is a cozy management game with tons of wholesome romance! As a cute ghost in a manor, it's your job to set up residents and help them find love!What romances will you create?A single playthrough will be 3-6 hours depending on how much you want to spend experimenting with different couples versus immediately pairing the couples you want. You can pair up 6 couples per playthrough, whic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love, Ghostie.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 511 reviews

    Discover Chill Pulse, where productivity meets immersive environments, offering a serene backdrop to your study and work sessions. Journey through time and space, from the vibrant energy of a cyberpunk city to the peaceful solitude of an ancient era, and the cozy confines of a modern cabin. Each setting is designed not just to enhance your focus but to subtly enrich your experience with a narrativ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chill Pulse.

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  18. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    83% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    An interactive game where the player can move through the city and chat with various NPCs, play the piano, and interact with lots of other items through the main character, Morris. The main parts of the game are mini games and adventures, and learning more about Morris's story through vivid cutscenes that pop up at key moments in the game. There are more than 20 mini games that help the player get… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blue Wednesday.

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  19. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    96% User Score Based on 136 reviews

    An ironic adventure with cyberpunk aesthetics set in a world where humans have been replaced by dinosaurs. Become a top-notch repair shop mechanic: fix gadgets, have heart-to-heart talks, and offer drinks to your customers — everything to fulfill your ultimate dream. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dynopunk: Welcome to Synth-City.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 4,790 reviews

    Killer Frequency is a first-person horror adventure that puts you in the shoes of Forrest Nash, a late-night radio host whose callers are being stalked by a mysterious killer. Solve puzzles, save lives and run the switchboards, all while listening to a jukebox of retro ‘80s tunes! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Killer Frequency.

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  21. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    99% User Score Based on 602 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

    A short game set in the Rakuen universe about an average white-collar worker who struggles to find meaning in a life full of constant overtime and isolation. After an accident lands him in the hospital, Mr. Saitou is spirited away to a strange fantasy world where an unexpected friend takes him on a life-changing adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mr. Saitou.

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  24. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 477 reviews

    Banyu Lintar Angin is a series of experimental illustrations about three siblings, living together independently in a rural Indonesian environment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Banyu Lintar Angin: Little Storm.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 112 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 8 reviews

    Stay is a nail-biting tale of abduction and isolation, where every single second counts. A pixel-art adventure game with multiple routes and endings, your computer is tethered to a PC inside an abandoned house... where an abducted man finds himself trapped and in desperate need of help. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STAY.

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  26. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    96% User Score Based on 134 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 6 reviews

    "Ghostpia" is a visual novel with cute visuals that look like a picture book, adorned with glitches and noise, and characterized by nostalgic expressions! This game is a more expressive and interactive reimagining of the visual novel "Ghostpia" that has been released on the App Store and web platforms. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ghostpia Season One.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    91% User Score Based on 515 reviews

    Upon answering a mysterious phone call, you awaken in an unfamiliar place filled with new faces… Through intricate relationships and thoughtful introspection, will you be able to unravel the reason you are here? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Angel Wings.

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  28. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 2,097 reviews

    This is a story of disease and suffering; of medication and adverse effects; of thoracotomy scars and cellular poisons; of the living who cannot help but to die and of the dying who cannot help but to live; of a resting place other than "on 7F" or "at home". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Narcissu 1st & 2nd.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    91% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    The meditative journey game about a tram driver. He is a sincere but humble dreamer who loves his job. And he also knows how to show love and sensitivity, like reading other people's desires. But what to do about it? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The tram of wishes.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 376 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

    Komorebi is a coming-of-age/slice of life story about a group of friends who happen to experience visions of their future; and the fears and anxieties they face as they try to find their own way in a life that may be predestined. From Klace, critically acclaimed creator of Winds of Change. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Komorebi.

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  32. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    98% User Score Based on 7,309 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

    Welcome to your Virtual Cottage! Please stay as long as you like and enjoy a cozy, distraction-free environment. Got some big, uncomfortable tasks you have been putting off for weeks? Virtual Cottage was made to help you start them. Upon entering your cottage, commit to an activity you want to accomplish. Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere to ease your start on whatever you want to get done. Virtual … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Virtual Cottage.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    98% User Score Based on 178 reviews

    Cozy Time provides you with a cozy environment to focus, relax or rest without being disturbed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cozy Time.

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  34. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 2,286 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 2 reviews

    Do you know what love is? This game is trying to give our answer. This game encourages people to have a sensitive and gentle heart. Enjoy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LoveChoice.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 1,628 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Neo Cab is an emotional survival game about staying human in a world disrupted by automation. You play as Lina, the last human driver on the neon-drenched streets of Los Ojos. When your friend and only lifeline mysteriously vanishes, you'll need to use wits and empathy to survive. Choose your passengers— and your words— wisely. If you can balance your cash, star rating and emotional health, you m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neo Cab.

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  36. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    100% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Aureve is an android, content with a life of weaving silk tapestries alongside her master—but when he dies, his family sells her off due to her being a rogue: a self-aware android. Thrown into a new home of refuge for rogues, the newly freed Aureve must find her place amongst them and answer the question once and for all: how does one weave a new identity when the strings to the old have been cut… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Belle Automata: Chronicle I.

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  38. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    58% User Score Based on 133 reviews

    Using a unique narrative choice mechanic, players craft sentences in response to the in-game characters in We should talk. Through this careful choice of words, players express themselves as they discuss ongoing problems about life and romance with their in-game partner over text messages, while also chatting with friends and strangers at their favorite local bar about what’s on their mind. The co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to We Should Talk.

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  39. Ball's a well-rounded fellow, but he soon finds himself in an existential crisis. Take Ball on a challenging and hilarious adventure as he jumps across the globe, scouring the round world for round friends who can help him live his best life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ball is Life.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    "Do you know a monster that dwells around here?" she asked. An ordinary barkeepers' journey, intertwined with the only survivor from a shrouded monster hunter company, started with this question. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Koncolos.

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  41. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    In 1888 in Yoshiwara, the pleasure district of Tokyo, a man meets a woman. Soon after, the illustrious escort Hakuhi dies, her throat slit by a gilded silver hairpin. So begins a tale of the events leading up to her death, told from the perspective of one man who loves her and another who hates her more than life itself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scarlet and Blank.

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  42. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 221 reviews

    "Life sometimes feels like it’s going in circles. The little girl on Earth tells herself this, forever."Little Girl On Earth Asking Why She Asking Why is a very short pixel art Visual Novel, about a girl who has a lot of questions to ask you. Answer her questions and make her feel more alive. (don't be too rude with her please) This game is a constant questioning of existence itself.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Girl On Earth Asking Why She Asking Why.

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  43. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    97% User Score Based on 159 reviews

    ✨ URGENTLY HIRING!! ✨ in need of assistant!!!With a rather sparkly magical paper, you look over the job listing for a local witch needing an assistant with making potions before the town festival that weekend. Something so short notice would surely be hard for her to find workers, and you just happen to be in between jobs—so you sign up, unsure exactly what to expect...... A pompous and questiona… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witch You Want.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 238 reviews

    Ah, what's a devil to do in this day and age... Looking back at the past, I'm not sure if I learnt anything. Was there something to, in the first place? May you be my judge, jury and executioner, dear player, as you venture through my mind and life. Through my mistakes and plights. Welcome, to my everyday~ A short, linear story game revolving around fragments of a random demon guy's life. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Everyday Devil.

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  45. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    99% User Score Based on 193 reviews

    A creepy-cozy 3D adventure game about fixing up a haunted ghost town, meeting weird creatures, and listening to ridiculous music! Initially, the shy May runs in fear from the monsters lurking about! But as you explore the town, solve puzzles, play minigames, and fix up houses and buildings, May becomes more confident and can meet the monsters that scared her before. Mayor May Knott features over… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mayor May Knott.

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    100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    100% User Score Based on 574 reviews

    A story about an unemployed girl named Luna, who wanted to buy her favorite figure so much that she had to get a job. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MAHOUTEQ!.

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  47. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    98% User Score Based on 1,324 reviews

    Chill with You : Lo-Fi Story is a work-focused sound novel game where you work at your desk alongside Satone, an imaginative girl who loves writing novels. Customize the Lofi music, ambient sounds, and scenery that reflect Satone’s emotions to enhance your focus! The more time you spend working together, the deeper your bond will grow—perhaps you’ll even connect with Satone on a deeper level…?Emot… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chill with You Lo-Fi Story.

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    100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    100% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    “A story about cat girls … with bite.” Nekos have evolved in the shadows of human society. Beautiful. Mysterious. Chaotic. And now, three of them live with you. Will you be able to get past the stigma and grow closer to them? OmOneko is a tale of cat and mouse... and rats. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OmOneko.

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  49. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 2,483 reviews

    A cozy idle game that sits anywhere on your desktop. Watch the frog cut grass, upgrade his tools, and decorate the island while you work or relax. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ropuka's Idle Island.

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  50. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 5,466 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 6 reviews

    Easy Delivery Co. is a relaxing driving game with strange secrets. Chill out, make deliveries and get to know the mysterious residents of this scenic mountain town, all while earning well below minimum wage. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Easy Delivery Co..

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