Games like As We Know It
Looking for games like As We Know It? Here are top casual simulation recommendations with a romance and science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with I Was a Teenage Exocolonist, Arcade Spirits or Growing Up.
1 View Game93%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, stability97% User Score 5,442 reviewsCritic Score 89%12 reviews"I Was a Teenage Exocolonist" is a narrative-driven, life simulation game where your choices shape your character's development. As a teenager on a distant exoplanet, you'll manage resources, form relationships, and face challenges that determine your unique story. Every decision you make contributes to the person you become, offering a deeply personal and replayable experience.
View Game2 View Game84%Game Brain Scorestory, emotionaloptimization, monetization96% User Score 741 reviewsCritic Score 78%5 reviews"Arcade Spirits" is a romantic visual novel set in a timeline where the 1983 video game crash never happened. You work at the Funplex arcade, interacting with unique characters and exploring potential romances. Customize your character and make roleplaying-based choices to build relationships with seven romanceable characters.
View Game3 View Game86%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, optimization88% User Score 1,901 reviewsCritic Score 78%1 reviews"Growing Up" is a narrative-driven simulation game that explores the complexities of adult life. Players manage various aspects of a character's existence, including relationships, career, and personal growth, while navigating various challenges and choices. The game features a unique art style and a branching storyline that changes based on player decisions.
View Game4 View Game89%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsgrinding, stability89% User Score 381 reviews"Backstage Pass" is a visual novel/sim game that follows Sian, a makeup artist's daughter, as she navigates the world of showbiz. With fully voiced characters and over 15 unique endings, players must help Sian balance her schoolwork, career, and romantic life while working with various talents in the entertainment industry. The choices made will determine Sian's path and her future in the unpredictable world of showbiz.
View Game5 View Game79%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, stability86% User Score 5,594 reviewsCritic Score 72%14 reviewsIn "Yes, Your Grace," you are the king of a medieval kingdom, making decisions on how to allocate your resources to help petitioners in the throne room. Manage your family's affairs, hire generals, witches, and hunters to aid you, and navigate the politics of the realm. The game features a fictional world inspired by Slavic folklore, with a focus on storytelling and character development.
View Game6 View Game88%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsgrinding, monetization88% User Score 1,830 reviewsIn "Seduce Me the Otome," you're a high school senior who inherits her grandfather's estate, only to find five injured incubi seeking shelter. As you care for them, you navigate complex relationships while learning about their supernatural lives and the dangers they face. This visual novel offers romance and drama with a paranormal twist.
View Game7 View Game70%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, character development70% User Score 126 reviews"1931: Scheherazade at the Library of Pergamum" is a steam game where players assume the role of Sadie Keating, an aspiring archaeologist on a quest to save the world from a sinister mastermind and unlock 11 different endings. The game features over 100 hours of gameplay, 50+ story arcs, and the chance to seek romance, friendships, or rivalry with a cast of hundreds. It has been updated with 90+ achievements, UI improvements, and new character art.
View Game8 View Game90%Game Brain Scorestory, emotionalgrinding95% User Score 465 reviewsCritic Score 79%4 reviewsIn "Arcadia Fallen," a visual novel adventure, players uncover a mystical world of arcane magic and ancient prophecies. As a young scholar, they must navigate complex relationships and make difficult decisions that will impact the fate of Arcadia. Featuring stunning hand-drawn artwork and an engaging narrative, this immersive game offers a rich and unforgettable experience.
View Game9 View Game95%Game Brain Scorestory, musicgameplay, grinding95% User Score 1,794 reviewsIn "Hustle Cat," you play as Avery Grey, the newest employee at A Cat's Paw, a popular cat cafe with a mysterious staff and a strange book in the basement. As you work and get to know your coworkers, you'll uncover the cafe's secrets and maybe even find romance. The game features a diverse cast of characters and a catchy soundtrack. . The above summary is based on the information provided by the game's creators.)
View Game10 View Game82%Game Brain Scorestory, musicgameplay, replayability88% User Score 474 reviewsCritic Score 69%4 reviewsSynergia is a yuri thriller visual novel that takes place in a cyberpunk future, wrapped up in a beautifully unique, vibrant neon aesthetic. At the end of the world, sometimes love is the ultimate crime.
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