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Looking for games like Backburner? Here are top open world simulation recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with HearthFall, Cozy Gardener Simulator or Vacation Cafe Simulator.

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  1. Build, cook, brew, and make the tavern your own. Start with a humble roadside plot and grow it into a warm, thriving inn filled with good food, aged drinks, familiar faces, and up to four players online. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HearthFall.

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  2. Cozy Gardener Simulator - a peaceful life where every flower you plant brings joy. Clean streets, grow gardens, help neighbors, and create beauty one task at a time. No stress, just cozy vibes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cozy Gardener Simulator.

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  3. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    88% User Score Based on 304 reviews

    Key Features: Cook Authentic Cuisine: Master traditional Italian recipes through engaging mini-games to prepare pizza, pasta, bruschetta, and more. Develop Your Restaurant: Invest your earnings to buy new equipment, expand your menu, and improve your restaurant's interior and ambiance. Explore the World: Visit nearby shops and locations like wineries and farms to discover new opportunities and add… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vacation Cafe Simulator.

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  4. Start as a cook in Becky’s roadside diner and become her business partner. Cook dozens of dishes, keep guests happy, hire and manage staff, then expand and decorate the place your way. Play solo or in online co-op. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Road Diner Simulator.

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  5. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Deep Blue Sushi is a casual 1–5 player co-op adventure where you explore the ocean, catch fresh fish, prepare sushi, serve customers, and grow your restaurant while uncovering the secrets of the mysterious Deep Blue. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Blue Sushi.

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  6. Can you cook when nothing is given to you? Hunt, fish, gather, and farm your way to running a stylish island restaurant in this open-world cozy VR cooking game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Isle of Food.

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  7. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    96% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Medieval StartUp is a unique mix of tavern management, crafting, and exploration set in a rich medieval world. Manage your tavern, craft unique items, recruit staff, and explore a mysterious marsh full of hidden secrets and rare resources. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Medieval StartUp.

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  8. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 370 reviews

    Barista Simulator lets you experience making a wide variety of coffees just like espresso, latte, cappuccino or even your special mix of coffees. While managing your coffee shop, you play as a Barista and make the coffees your customers want. It's up to you to choose how to treat your shoppers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Barista Simulator.

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  9. Drug Farmer Simulator drops you into a gritty, atmospheric world where a small shop and a hidden grow room can evolve into a powerful underground operation Start with just a few seedlings and slowly expand your business, experimenting with production, managing customers, and shaping your reputation. Every jar, every seedling, every bill is in your hands Your choices directly impact your growth … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drug Farmer Simulator.

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  10. Game in Early Access!  Create Your Ultimate Food Truck Start from scratch and turn a rundown vehicle into a fully functional, stylish food truck that stands out on the streets. Paint, decorate, install top-tier cooking equipment - create a space that reflects your flavor and ambition. Your truck is your identity, make it unforgettable.  Master the Street Food Craft and Conquer the Streets S… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FOOD TRUCK SHOP SIMULATOR.

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  11. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    79% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Build your own game & movie store — from retro VHS tapes to modern consoles. Fill your shelves with games, movies, and collectibles, attract customers, and grow your business into the ultimate entertainment shop — all while reliving the nostalgia of iconic eras. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Game & Movie Store Simulator.

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  12. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    78% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Manage your own sushi restaurant. Take orders, prepare fresh sushi, purchase ingredients, manage stock, and keep your customers happy. No distractions, just a focused single-player sushi simulation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sushi Simulator.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    51% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    Welcome to the world of Pizza Slice! Take on the role of Tonio and manage the family pizzeria inherited from your grandfather. Experience the full scope of running a restaurant business: from shopping for ingredients, to doing prep work and finally making a real Italian pizza! It's up to you to rise to the top or go bankrupt and shame your family. From zero to hero Good-hearted grandpa, Stefan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pizza Slice.

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  14. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    73% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Casino Management Simulator puts you in charge of a small, struggling casino with one goal: turn it into a thriving business. Build your layout, manage staff, monitor finances, and keep customers flowing through your doors. Place slot machines, decorate your interior, and optimize every detail to create a smooth and profitable operation. Watch NPCs buy chips, play your slot machines, and cash out … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Casino Management Simulator.

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  15. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    94% User Score Based on 429 reviews

    Farm to Table is a farming and restaurant management sim where you build a restaurant from scratch and grow food in the backyard. Explore a colourful island where you can grow and gather food, raise animals, go fishing, produce better food with machines and cook delicious recipes for your hungry guests! Build and customise your dream place, hire staff and grow your organic business into a 5-star r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Farm to Table.

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  16. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Content Creation and Live Streaming GuideYou are free to create and stream content. However, it would be a great help to us if you could include a link to our store. Thank you. About the Game Beneath the snowy, dim overpass, warm lights draw people one by one. The protagonist, once unemployed abroad, and his uncle, pressured by the mother’s insistence, begin running a Korean-style Poja… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to POJANGMACHA : Korean Street Food Management Simulator.

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  17. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    86% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    A world filled with tricksters, pirates, zealots, and treasures. An ocean full of danger and prize. Face dilemmas and encounters. Manage a resort in this wild world and build a thriving business. An Explorer, a Survivor a Resorter or a Trader? Forge your own path to wealth. Make Resort Prosper! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Resort Island Simulator.

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  18. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    63% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Step into the world of a Restaurateur in Restaurant Owner: Prologue, where you create unique recipes, manage your restaurant, and satisfy customers. Unlock ingredients, design your menu, and start your journey toward becoming a top Restaurant Manager. Your culinary adventure begins here! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Restaurant Owner: A Restaurant Simulator.

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  19. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 4,890 reviews

    You are in for a stunning mix of genres: a coop first-person fantasy tavern simulator in an open world, action, fishing, hunting, exploration, fun and diverse quests. And, of course, COOKING! Play solo or with friends and feed the entire world!The game unfolds in a cozy and beautiful fantasy world. Step into the role of the owner of an abandoned tavern. Work alone or together with your friends to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ale & Tale Tavern.

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  20. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    75% User Score Based on 65 reviews

    A simulation of running and expanding a drive-thru shop where players take orders, prepare various beverages and foods, manage supplies, and serve customers efficiently. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drive Thru Miami.

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  21. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 1,333 reviews

    Tavern Manager Simulator is an exciting process of rebuilding, expanding and improving a tavern. Take different approaches to running an establishment and meet the challenges of the outside world to create your own unique story. Restore the TavernRenovate your workspace, buy resources and start serving your customers to earn money for further upgrades and improvements to your place. Cook Delicious… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tavern Manager Simulator.

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  22. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    65% User Score Based on 507 reviews

    Buying, renovating and outfitting of food trucks. Create menus, cook the food and serve customers across an entire city. Customize and upgrade your food truck to reach more customers and expand your menu. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Food Truck Simulator.

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  23. The world where the story unfolds is the mysterious Heroes Valley - a land named after the adventurers who travel there to battle strange monsters that emerged from an unknown world. The appearance of these creatures sparked a massive frenzy around hunting them and collecting the valuable resources that can be extracted from their remains. Only the bravest dare to come to this valley - or those de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes Valley.

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  24. Serve drinks, survive ridiculous guests, upgrade your bars, and buy out rival moguls — solo or in co-op — in a chill bar empire game where every shift ends in progress. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Busy Bar - World Tour.

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  25. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    68% User Score Based on 113 reviews

    Gamer Stop Simulator is a simulation game where you manage a video game store. Buy games and consoles from customers, repair broken devices, test games, and add rare items to your collection. Negotiate prices, expand your store, and grow your business in this exciting retail experience! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gamer Stop Simulator.

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  26. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Step into the world of Ice Cream Simulator in this prologue, where you manage a small shop and explore the core gameplay. Serve a limited range of flavors, handle customers across four seasons, and manage your workflow with limited preparation slots. Each customer type brings unique behavior and expectations. Set your own prices and get a hands-on preview of what the full game will offer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ice Cream Simulator - Prologue.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 756 reviews

    Build your own furniture empire after getting fired from Furnox Corp . Chop down trees, process wood, automate your growing production lines and sell clever furniture sets for bonus cash. Explore a handcrafted world packed with weirdos, secrets and trees begging for violence. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chop Chop Inc..

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  28. Run your own food store! Buy products, stock shelves, serve customers, and expand your shop into a bigger business. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Food Store Simulator.

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  29. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    88% User Score Based on 124 reviews

    Build and manage your dream café! Cafe Business Manager isn’t just a business simulation — it’s a deep life experience. Start from scratch in the heart of the island, hire your staff, train them, and set fair salaries. Make your café unique with your decoration choices, shape your menu based on your customers’ preferences, and grow your business through smart daily decisions. Each happy customer, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cafe Business Manager.

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  30. 46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    51% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    Turn a tiny corner shop into the cozy café you’ve always wanted to run—one delivery, one shelf, and one satisfied customer at a time. This is a cozy café store management simulator built around hands-on restocking, cashier gameplay, smart inventory control, and steady expansion. Design your space, keep products flowing, serve customers at the register, and grow from a small shop into a lively ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Café Manager Simulator.

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  31. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    96% User Score Based on 93 reviews

    Run your own Parisian bistro in a chaotic mix of service and management, solo or with up to 8 players in online co-op. Serve crowds of hungry customers, optimize your restaurant, and jump into fun hands-on interactions that keep every shift lively. Grow your business while serving mouth-watering dishes inspired by authentic French cuisine. Divide the workload across the restaurant. With up to 8… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Parisian Bistro Simulator.

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  32. Ditch boring farm life! Little Farm Island packs farming, exploration, dumpster diving, and gritty survival. Expect weird characters, mysterious secrets, drunkenness, and enough facepalm moments for your meme gallery. Get ready for a wild, messy, hilarious ride! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Farm Island.

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  33. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    Hunt down strange alien creatures and plants, then cook 'em! Deliver your tasty creations to the galaxy's most unsafe places on your homemade star scooter. In a quirky mix of exploration, cooking and action, you’ll rebuild your mysteriously destroyed kitchen using nothing but junk and scrap parts. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Chef.

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  34. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    71% User Score Based on 291 reviews

    Roadmap About the Game Caution: This game is not recommended for those prone to airsickness!Have you ever wondered what else flight attendants do besides serving tea and coffee? If you’re curious, step into Cabin Crew Life Simulator and find out! Play as a stunning flight attendant and undergo intensive training to master every aspect of the job. From conducting safety checks and providi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cabin Crew Life Simulator.

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  35. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay
    70% User Score Based on 230 reviews

    Experience the serene joy of snow plowing in this relaxing simulation game! Drive powerful plows, clear roads, and keep your town safe. Uncover a surprising story, face survival challenges, and tackle advanced weather systems. Embrace winter's chill and become the ultimate snow-clearing hero! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snow Plowing Simulator.

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  36. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    85% User Score Based on 181 reviews

    Revive a closed-down gaming café and build it into the ultimate gaming hub! Manage rentals, sell gaming merch, and expand with PCs, consoles, and an in-house café to prepare and sell fresh food. Attract customers with unique gaming sections. Can you turn your dream café into a bustling success? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gaming Cafe Simulator.

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  37. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 239 reviews

    WASD - move camera around Mouse scroll - zoom in/out Welcome to Tailside: Cozy Cafe Sim – Sandbox / Decor Mode ☕ This special demo version of Tailside: Cozy Cafe Sim lets you experience a peaceful slice of the game before release — just for fun! No customers, no timers, no pressure. Just you, your cozy café, and your imagination. What you can do in this mode: Decorate your café howe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tailside: Cozy Cafe Sim.

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  38. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Photographer's Life Simulator lets players manage their own photography business, from selecting equipment to fulfilling client requests. Players handle every aspect of running a photo studio, including portrait sessions, themed photoshoots, print services, and album creation, while expanding their business through both in-person and online orders. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Photographer's Life Simulator.

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  39. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 1,731 reviews

    This free version includes a limited number of quests and a limited area of the full version of the game "Ale & Tale Tavern". You are in for a stunning mix of genres: a coop first-person fantasy tavern simulator in an open world, action, fishing, hunting, exploration, fun and diverse quests. And, of course, COOKING! Play solo or with friends and feed the entire world! The game… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ale & Tale Tavern: First Pints.

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  40. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 698 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 5 reviews

    Fruitbus is a cute culinary adventure, set in an open world where taste is everything. Upgrade your trusty truck and visit a whole world of new destinations together. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fruitbus.

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  41. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    68% User Score Based on 592 reviews

    Open your dream restaurant at FPP. Create a unique exterior and interior, hire the best workers and chefs, create a place where people will love to eat, spend time and spend their money. Simulation of the restaurant business. Features: Cleaning and Restoration.When you buy a room for your own restaurant - you will need to free it from trash and make major repairs, it is not an easy task, but what … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cafe Owner Simulator.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 2,448 reviews

    Sailing simulator featuring realistic sailing physics and a vast open-world to explore. Embark on cargo delivery missions, customize your boat, try fishing and cooking. A relaxing day sail, or an epic ocean voyage? Your sailing adventure starts here! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sailwind.

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  44. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 3,828 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

    Bear and Breakfast is a laid-back management adventure game where you build and run a bed and breakfast...but you’re a bear. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bear & Breakfast.

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  45. Run your own pierogi restaurant! Prepare delicious Polish dumplings step by step, serve hungry customers, upgrade your kitchen and master the art of keeping everyone fed, happy and coming back for more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Polish Pierogi.

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  46. Settle into life by the lake in a first-person fishing and bar-management adventure where you set the pace. Turn your daily catch into meals for your guests, grow your bar, and get to know the eccentric locals as you explore the lakes and unravel the mystery beneath them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fishy Bar: Hook, Cook & Serve.

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  47. Turn a humble ramen cart into the shop of your dreams in this cozy cooking and management game. Prepare delicious ramen, delight customers, unlock new recipes, upgrade and decorate your space, and grow your small business into a thriving restaurant. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ramen Haven.

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  48. Build and grow your own modern farm in Farm Simulator 2026. Cultivate fields, harvest crops, raise animals, operate powerful machinery, and expand your farming business across a large open world with dynamic weather and a day-night cycle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Farm Simulator 2026.

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  49. Start small. Make burgers. Build your business. In Burgers To Go, you begin with a small burger setup and work your way up by creating burgers with different ingredients and selling them to customers. Earn money, improve your business, buy new shops, and hire employees to help you grow faster. Choose your ingredients, prepare burgers, serve customers, and manage your expanding burger business. A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Burgers To Go.

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  50. The Pharm Sim is a single-player simulation game set in a dystopian future. As humanity loses its basic needs and identity due to rapid technological evolution, you must take control of your pharmacy. Produce medicines, develop new formulas, and manage your lab to help save what remains of humanity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Pharm Sim.

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