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Games like Animal Crossing: New Leaf

Games like Animal Crossing: New Leaf

Games like Animal Crossing: New Leaf

Looking for games like Animal Crossing: New Leaf? Here are top simulation recommendations with a fantasy, business and kids focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Castaway Paradise or Farm Together.

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  1. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 100 reviews
    Critic Score 95%Based on 3 reviews

    Escape to a deserted island and create your own paradise as you explore, create, and customize in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Your island getaway has a wealth of natural resources that can be used to craft everything from tools to creature comforts. You can hunt down insects at the crack of dawn, decorate your paradise throughout the day, or enjoy sunset on the beach while fishing in the ocean.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

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  2. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 737 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 8 reviews

    This is your island, your adventure! Do whatever you like! It's the ultimate Sandbox sim! Farm, catch bugs, talk to villagers, build your own tropical dream island! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castaway Paradise.

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  3. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    93% User Score Based on 9,137 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    Grow your own farm all by yourself, or cooperate with your friends in this unique, relaxing farming experience! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Farm Together.

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  4. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 18,284 reviews

    G’Day! Get ready to start a new fair Dinkum life and build your new home out in the bush. Explore tropical eucalyptus forests, scorching deserts and cool billabongs on an Island inspired by the wild Australian outback. Take care of giant wombats, play with friends and get ready for a ripper time! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dinkum.

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  5. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 100 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 17 reviews

    Show off your style by designing homes for all of your favorite Animal Crossing villagers! Use your creativity to design the perfect houses—inside and out—for both old and new friends. With the new amiibo cards, you can call your favorite villagers into the game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Animal Crossing Happy Home Designer.

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  6. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 23,170 reviews

    Live your Disney dream life with the Enchanted Edition, which includes the base game and two Expansion Passes. This edition also contains exclusive digital items. · Access to Disney Dreamlight Valley, Disney Dreamlight Valley: A Rift in Time and Disney Dreamlight Valley: The Storybook Vale · 18,000 Moonstones* · Autumn Manor House style · Baby Pegasus Animal Companion and Companion House · Storyb… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disney Dreamlight Valley.

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  7. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 3,144 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 1 reviews

    [Media 2043808] Garden Paws is a relaxing role-playing game that doesn't limit your play style. Create your perfect simulation, whether you want to spend your days farming, exploring, fishing,... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Garden Paws.

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  8. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    94% User Score Based on 5,747 reviews

    Explore game FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time for PS5,PS4 console from the official PlayStation website.Check out FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time features, news, videos, screen shots, and buy the game now from PlayStation Store. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time.

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  9. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    94% User Score Based on 7,600 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 2 reviews

    Embark on a cozy, open-world adventure with Hello Kitty and Friends. Befriend beloved characters as you explore and restore a mysterious island, solve ancient puzzles, cook delicious dishes, customize yourself and your cabins, and so much more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hello Kitty Island Adventure.

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  10. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 9,808 reviews
    Critic Score 9%Based on 2 reviews

    The world has already been saved. Now it's time to rebuild your town, learn new hobbies, and forge lifelong friendships in this peaceful and relaxing RPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Littlewood.

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  12. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 1,432 reviews

    The town of Critter Cove used to attract visitors from all over the world. Now it’s mostly known for dirty streets and trash-strewn beaches. Can you help us turn things around?Critter Cove is a combination life sim and town builder game with a beautiful, handcrafted open world to explore. Attract Tourists to Your Island Spend your doubloons to upgrade buildings and explore the world to discover ne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Critter Cove.

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  13. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    69% User Score Based on 61 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

    Enter a virtual world of fashion fantasies made real, where coordination and communication mix like never before. Your new life as an influencer awaits! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fashion Dreamer.

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  14. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    83% User Score Based on 100 reviews
    Critic Score 48%Based on 9 reviews

    The Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival game is a brand-new way to play with your favorite Animal Crossing characters. Your amiibo figures are front-and-center in this party game, and you’ll get to use them with fun content. Bring to life an expansive and dynamic board game where the board is based on the months of the year like the core Animal Crossing series. The goal? Make your villager the happie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Animal Crossing: Amiibo Festival.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    80% User Score Based on 347 reviews

    Pumpkin Days is a farming dating rpg. Have fun with activities like farming, fishing, cooking, raising animals, mining, crafting, house customization, dating townsfolk and more all in a large 3D environment with a cute anime-inspired aesthetic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pumpkin Days.

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  16. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 3,874 reviews

    Tired of the city grind? Escape to Starsand Island and embrace the simple joys of country life! Live alongside capybaras, cats, and dogs, reel in a big catch, and explore the enchanting Moonlit Forest. Leave the hustle behind and experience the charm of this seaside paradise. Standard Edition Bundle Includes • Standsand Island • Traditional Chinese New Year Furniture Set • Neo-Chinese Outfit If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starsand Island.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 17,170 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    Temtem is a massively multiplayer creature-collection adventure. Every kid dreams about becoming a Temtem tamer; exploring the six islands of the Airborne Archipelago, discovering new species, and making good friends along the way. Now it’s your turn to embark on an epic adventure and make those dreams come true. Catch new Temtem on Omninesia’s floating islands, battle other tamers on the sandy be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Temtem.

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  18. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    65% User Score Based on 1,498 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 10 reviews

    Hop off the train and into your new life in the village of Hokko! Take over the old workshop and get creative; use crafted materials and design everything in town! With complete creative freedom, what type of town will you build? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hokko Life.

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  19. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 5,909 reviews

    Relive the golden ages of video rentals by opening your very own video store. Rent, sell, organize and build your business from the ground up. Hire staff, manage your team and become the best rental destination in town! From taking reservations and charging late fees to recommending movies and preparing delicious snacks, there’s never a dull moment when running your store! Customize your walls and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Rewind: Video Store Simulator.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    87% User Score Based on 168 reviews

    Explore a new world with MySims™ — it's your world to transform in this retro re-release with updated graphics! Move to a town that has been struggling lately. With a little creativity and some help from the locals, you can make this place thrive. Improve the town to attract characters, from Chef Gino Delicioso and DJ Candy Supergroove to arcade owner, Vic Vector and Cap'n Ginny, the town pirate. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MySims™.

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  21. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 14,878 reviews

    Sun Haven is a multiplayer fantasy farming sim with dragons, magic, a main questline, RPG-style skill progression, and even a final boss. Farm, fish, fight, mine, smith, cook, and craft in this cozy farming RPG! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sun Haven.

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  23. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    98% User Score Based on 22,110 reviews

    Start your new life! Build the farm of your dreams as you discover a world brimming with possibilities. Magic, romance, and adventure all await you in this nostalgic farming/life sim RPG! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fields of Mistria.

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  25. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    76% User Score Based on 1,050 reviews

    Build your dream farm with your friends & animals in Big Farm Story. Grow crops, tend your fields, craft and explore the world in this farming adventure. Meet new friends around each corner, shape your own community and have fun writing your own story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Big Farm Story.

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  26. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 1,096 reviews

    Open your own bookshop! Order books, stock your shelves, and earn revenue. Use your profits to decorate, expand, and hire staff. Collect rare books that give powerful abilities. Adopt a cat to keep you and your customers company along the way! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bookshop Simulator.

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  27. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 1,698 reviews

    Saddle up and build your own horse ranch! Raise foals, care for your horses and train them as you explore the western wilderness! Participate in cross country competitions and become your town's champion. Befriend the villagers who'll help you on your adventure at the Ranch of Rivershine! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ranch of Rivershine.

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  28. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 2,811 reviews
    Critic Score 93%Based on 9 reviews

    The Glade of Dreams is in trouble once again! The nightmares multiplied and spread, creating new monsters even more terrifying than before! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rayman Legends.

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  29. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 17,110 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 6 reviews

    Create over a million unique Sims and control their lives. Customize everything from their appearances, to their personalities and even the home of their dreams. Then, send your Sims out to explore new locations around town and to meet other Sims in the neighborhood. With all-new quick challenges and rewarding game play, The Sims 3 gives you the freedom to choose whether (or not!) to fulfill your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sims 3.

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  32. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 15,705 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 3 reviews

    [Media 2152438] LIVE: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1757963851/my-time-at-portia-an-enchanting-sandbox-simulation My Time at Portia is a simulation open world RPG game. The world is set... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Time At Portia.

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  33. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 2,155 reviews

    (THIS IS 1000% LEGIT AND FREE, I'AM NOT KIDDING!) Jake Maku Does Not Own Anything In This Game, All The Things In The Game Belongs To Their Rightful Owners. Description: This Is A Dinosaur Simulation Game Based On: JURASIC PARK SERIES, JURASSIC WORLD SERIES. About: The Real Game Costs Money, But I'am Offering It For Free For All Jurassic Fans Out There! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Quest Builders 2.

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  35. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 925 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 39 reviews

    Deluxe Edition includes: - Story of seasons: pioneers of olive town Nintendo Switch game - A5 notebook containing 140 pages - 10x trading cards featuring marriage Candidates - A3 poster featuring exclusive artwork from Igusa Matsuyama - Collector's box featuring exclusive artwork from Igusa Matsuyama If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town.

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  37. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 3,323 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 6 reviews

    Moonstone Island is a creature-collecting life-sim set in an open world with 100 islands to explore. Make friends, brew potions, collect Spirits, and test your strength in card-based encounters to complete your Alchemy training!Spend a year away from home on an island in the sky! Following your village's tradition, you must move to an island in the sky to complete your Alchemy training. Armed … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moonstone Island.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    96% User Score Based on 1,016 reviews

    Work your own hours. Be your own boss. One quick phone call and, Congratulations! You're the new mayor of Go-Go Town; a rundown tourism destination, well past its prime. Just like its residents… Features BuildWith some guidance from the elderly residents of Go-Go Town, you’ll soon learn the ‘ins and outs’ of being town Mayor, starting with constructing and repairing buildings. It’s all in the name… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Go-Go Town!.

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  39. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    77% User Score Based on 633 reviews

    Experience the ultimate life simulator in To Pixelia. Create your own story, choose your character's look and design your home. Climb the career ladder, compose songs, cook, fight, drive and take care of your health. Live the life you've always wanted. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to To Pixelia.

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  40. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    94% User Score Based on 2,177 reviews

    Play Rival Stars Horse Racing for the ultimate horse racing experience. Care for and train your own stable of horses, breed the perfect champion, manage a homestead ranch and race for victory! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rival Stars Horse Racing.

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  41. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 498 reviews

    Experience a colorful farm game inspired by the classics! Train cute blob creatures, take care of your farm and make friends with the people of Clover Town. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ova Magica.

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  42. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    52% User Score Based on 184 reviews

    Keep your stores afloat against unique threats like royal laws, wars and crazy fantasy events. Discover new items, craft, sell them, and create your Merchant Empire in the kingdom! - All in a hybrid 2D-3D style. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Medieval Shopkeeper Simulator.

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  43. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    90% User Score Based on 120 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 1 reviews

    Unsheathe your sword and take up your shield! The world of Pokémon expands to include the Galar region in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pokémon Sword.

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  44. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    77% User Score Based on 14,084 reviews

    Create your own videos from your parents’ house and start getting your first subscribers, views, and likes. Meet well-known YouTubers, go to the wildest parties, share your life through social media, and deal with your haters. Monetize your content, sign with exclusive networks, and customize your place with the coolest stuff. Grow until you can afford a mansion in outer space! Record gameplays,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Youtubers Life.

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  45. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 957 reviews

    To say it’s a PC sandbox-building, AI-driven MMO where people play with Art, developed by folks who really love architecture and abstract characters… would be a bit of a mouthful. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Occupy White Walls.

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  46. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 8,242 reviews

    You are an innkeeper, on a journey to transform a run-down inn into a bustling social space. Brew your own beer, run a farm, explore the world, and build relationships with your customers to create your own fantasy tavern! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Travellers Rest.

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  48. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 3,499 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 46 reviews

    Buy Two Point Campus on PlayStation Store. Take your simulation management experience to a class above to build your university, your way! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Two Point Campus.

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  49. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 459 reviews

    My Little Life is a life simulator that lives on the bottom of your screen, allowing you to focus on other tasks while periodically checking on your own little person. Watch as they live out their own livesMy Little Life is built to be non-intrusive, with no loud popups or distracting events that need to be acted on immediately. This allows you to focus on other tasks while your little person live… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Little Life.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 161 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 6 reviews

    Twinkleby is a cozy decoration game where you map out an archipelago of floating islands and build dioramas for a society of spacefaring Neighbours. Expand your collection, discover antique secrets, decorate, and when you change your mind – evict everyone and throw their furniture into space If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Twinkleby.

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