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Looking for games like California Underground? Here are top open world simulation recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Ooblets, Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of The Rings Game or Oriental Valley.

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  1. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 1,470 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 18 reviews

    Ooblets is a farming, creature collection, and town life game where you build up your farm, befriend townsfolk, grow ooblets, and have dance-offs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ooblets.

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  2. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 2,586 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 24 reviews

    Welcome Home, Hobbit! – From the creative studio, Wētā Workshop, live the cosy life of a Hobbit in the wonderfully serene landscape of the Shire. Discover, decorate, and share in this idyllic corner of Middle-earth. Join friendly Hobbits and familiar faces awaiting your arrival in Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings™ Game. Create your own Hobbit as you set forth in Bywater. Though not ye… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of The Rings Game.

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  3. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    65% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    Game guide About the GameOriental Valley whisks players into the shoes of Xiao Jiang, who, on her journey back home, accidentally stumbles into Niu Yang village, kickstarting her leisurely village life.This game flaunts an indie vibe, championing the freedom to hang around and explore everything that interests you. It's a game for patient explorers, eager to uncover the myriad of quirky charact… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oriental Valley.

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  4. About my game Tiny Terra Spaces is a cosy, slow-paced builder where you create your own charming medieval island, placing each building with care. With a variety of handcrafted structures to choose from, you can bring your vision to life at your own pace. The first planned theme takes inspiration from the beauty and history of Scotland, letting you craft a miniature world steeped in old-world cha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Terra Spaces.

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  5. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    91% User Score Based on 951 reviews

    Transform your childhood home as you build brilliant factories and forge lifelong friendships, then reach for the skies and finally finish your family's dream - your mother's precious rocket ship. Roll up your sleeves, it turns out that saving this town really IS rocket science! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Rocket Lab.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 13,391 reviews

    Tiny Glade is a relaxing free-form building game. Tap into the joy of making something pretty with no management, no combat, or wrong answers - just kick back, doodle some castles, and turn forgotten meadows into lovable dioramas. Explore gridless building chemistry, and watch the game carefully assemble every brick, pebble and plank, adapting to your whim. Draw a path through a building? A door … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Glade.

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  7. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 160 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    Before the Green Moon is a farming / life simulation game set in a unique science fiction world. Explore a small community at the base of a space elevator during the days and seasons leading up to your departure for the moon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Before The Green Moon.

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  8. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 5,239 reviews

    Tavern Master is all about managing your medieval tavern. You start with a very small room, couple of benches and tables and build your way up to a huge successful tavern with a kitchen, rooms for guests, group of loyal staff and much more! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tavern Master.

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    LoveSim – The Ultimate MMO Relationship Simulator Welcome to LoveSim — an innovative multiplayer relationship simulator where every encounter can lead to an unforgettable journey. Here, interactions go beyond simple gameplay: you’re not just talking to characters, you’re building deep, meaningful relationships with real players. LoveSim is a dynamic social world where every story is unique, and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love Sim.

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  10. Welcome to Vivaland, your escape from the hectic life to a charming small town that grows with you! Play solo or online co-op with up to 8 friends! Craft characters (we call them Vivas’) with distinct personalities and create the story of their lives. Whether you're running a zero-waste coffee spot on the ground floor of your house, cultivating a vegetable garden on your rooftop, or making a livi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vivaland.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    97% User Score Based on 500 reviews

    Bobo Bay is a cozy pet simulation game where you raise Bobos day by day. Train them, accessorize them, mash (breed) new generations, compete in events, explore randomized islands, improve the town, and discover new species as they grow. Thousands of combinations. Body color, eye color, body part shapes, patterns, sheens, stats, personality traits, etc will all change with each Bobo you find or m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bobo Bay.

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  13. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 77 reviews

    Garden Trills is a cozy puzzle-platforming game following the adventures of a little sparrow through a world of dreamy gardens. Freely reshape the scenery through gardening to reach new destinations! Enjoy up to 10 hours of relaxing exploration, bird quests and flower acrobatics in the whimsical town of Vernubiel. Immerse yourself as a little bird exploring a vast world of floating gardens, f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Garden Trills.

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  14. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 2,859 reviews

    In Tavern Keeper you manage a tavern, building, bartering, cooking and cleaning your way to success in a humorous fantasy world. Starting out with a shell of a tavern in the backwaters of the kingdom, you build rooms, place items, stock the larder and hire staff to satisfy the demands of the oddball locals and misfit heroes that stumble through your door. Run your business well and you'll progress… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tavern Keeper.

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  16. Gambiarra Garage is a car mechanic game set in Brazil, inspired by the 2000s tuning culture, a time defined by modified everyday cars, loud sound systems, flashy wheels, and strong personality. You start with a simple garage, surrounded by iconic local cars from that era, and learn through practice how to make the most out of what you have. You dismantle, assemble, and repair cars in a realistic … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gambiarra Garage.

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  17. Explore the virtual world and customize every detail, from your character to your home, and much more. Choose how you look and dress, then decide how you want to live. Design and build incredible homes for each family, then decorate them with your favorite furniture and design. Have a walk in town and talk to the other players to learn more about their lives. Challenge them on multiplayer ga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VirtualSociety.

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  18. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 121 reviews

    It's time to open shop! Inherit your family's repair shop, and roll up your sleeves. Fix up the prized possessions of the forest folk, paint yourself a masterpiece to sell and make your family shop all your own with decorations, furniture and cookies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Piece by Piece.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    84% User Score Based on 77 reviews

    Build a cozy cabin that feels like home. Travel to peaceful Retreats in changing seasons and weather, decorate at your own pace, and collect Keepsakes with gentle backstories. No grind. No pressure. Just nature, animals, and time to breathe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Log Away.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 1,410 reviews

    Early Access Roadmap About the Game Have you ever wondered what happens after completing a dungeon, how it is restarted or, better yet, who is in charge of doing it? In Goblin Cleanup, you assume the role of a professional cleaner hired by the dungeon manager to clean and prepare the dungeon for the next adventure. You can perform this task alone or with up to three companions, cooperatively … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goblin Cleanup.

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  21. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    Rock the Islands - a cozy Idle Arcade game with grind elements and 5-player co-op. Team up with friends to explore mysterious islands: mine resources, rescue dwellers from the goblins, gather a gang of powerful bald men to fight back against your enemies!MINE THE OREYou need coins in order to buy anything here! Mine resources and gems, make profit by selling your loot to various traders, so you ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rock the Islands.

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  22. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 1,529 reviews

    Step into Terry’s flip flops in this short and delightfully sweet adventure of self-discovery as he uncovers what it means to be an inhabitant of ✨Sprankelwater✨. KEY FEATURES: Explore a densely packed, tiny open world town at any pace and in any way you like. Slow, fast, by foot, by car, by paraglider! It’s up to you. Uncover a wholesome story through hilarious interactions with weird Sprankel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Terry's Turbo Trip.

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  23. 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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  24. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    64% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    Community About the Game Gifted a small and empty plot of land by the mayor, transform and manage the terrain as it blossoms into your own unique farm. From growing crops, planting trees and flowers, and raising your own animals, you are free to choose the life you want. Cooking As your farm grows, you are sure to harvest plenty of fruits and vegetables. Instead of selling your produce in f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A New Leaf: Memories.

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  25. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 1,218 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. Spend your doubloons to upgrade buildings and explore the world to discover new blueprints and gather reso… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Critter Cove.

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  26. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    94% User Score Based on 1,957 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 22 reviews

    Welcome to Hinterberg, a new tourist hotspot in the idyllic Austrian Alps! You play as Luisa, a burnt-out law trainee taking a break from her fast-paced corporate life to conquer the Dungeons of Hinterberg. There are plenty of dungeons to find and adventures to be had in Hinterberg – will Luisa be sent packing on her first day, or remain to become a Master Slayer? Only one way to find out… Snowb… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeons of Hinterberg.

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  27. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 8,221 reviews

    You're a curious little kitty with a big personality, on an adventure to find your way back home. Explore the city, make new friends, wear delightful hats, and leave more than a little chaos in your wake. After all, isn't that what cats do best? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Kitty, Big City.

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  28. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    92% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    You're so addicted to the brand new farm game that's just been released that you decide to go on an adventure, just like the hero of your favorite video game. After buying an island to build your farm, you're ready to live a new life and face all the challenges that will come your way to make a living from your crops. As the only inhabitant of your island, you'll have to use a delivery service … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunrise's Order.

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  29. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 1,495 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 2 reviews

    Grow your own worlds and nurture a deep natural connection with everything they hold. See your actions change the world for better! Bring the Evertree back to life in this breathtaking world-crafting sandbox, with life management and adventure elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grow: Song of the Evertree.

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  30. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 122 reviews

    The year 3020. Be the first to meet all aliens from all over the galaxy. Check alien species and their galactic papers, manage your space station, and, please, try not to unleash a galactic war... near Earth. — Your favorite Spherical Corp. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy Pass Station.

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  33. 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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  34. Build your dream life in a living online multiplayer city. Customize your avatar & home, meet friends, play mini-games, and explore with your Yooca companion. Welcome to Yooca: Your Life, a cozy-yet-ambitious social life simulation game set in a living online city where every day feels like a new chapter. Start from scratch, shape your identity, build your space, and grow your story with your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yooca: Your Life.

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  35. Restore Life Through CreativitySoftscape is a relaxing first-person sandbox builder where you transform barren spaces into peaceful living gardens. Start with dry, forgotten plots. Route water through the land, shape the ground, paint natural terrain, place paths, add edging, choose your plants, and decorate each space in your own style. There are no timers. No pressure. No rush. Just the quiet… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Softscape.

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  36. Step back to the turn of the millennium and experience an unforgettable summer in the Czech countryside with the game Village Rumble. Immerse yourself in the authentic world of the ’90s, where every detail, from old cars to iconic music tracks, comes to life. Start with a simple car and gradually modify and repair it to become a legendary vehicle of Czech roads. You’ll need to carefully moni… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Village Rumble.

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  37. Shinzen Hollow is an open-ended and open-world, farm-sim RPG! Dive into the enchanting highlands of Japan with Shinzen Hollow, a 3D open-world farm-sim RPG that offers more than just farming. Embrace a new life in a land brimming with secrets, where every day is an adventure. Grow crops on terrace farms, forge friendships with unique NPCs, and uncover the mysteries lurking in the hollow. Whether … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shinzen Hollow.

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  38. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    97% User Score Based on 200 reviews

    Rhell: Warped Worlds & Troubled Times is a semi-open world puzzle adventure where you play as a loud-mouthed, hot-headed mage trying to figure out why everyone has disappeared. With 40 magical runes to combine however you want, every challenge is an opportunity to create your own solution. What if every puzzle had multiple solutions, and half of them were things you invented?You start with 4 … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rhell: Warped Worlds & Troubled Times.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Cozy Holiday is a cooperation game for two players, where you can relax and enjoy winter adventures together. Explore charming places, deliver gifts and complete small tasks in a cozy Christmas world. Create memories with your friend, partner, child or a grandparent. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cozy Holiday.

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  40. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 657 reviews

    Light Up The Town is a cozy, creative game about spreading cheer in a wintery town. Play as Bean, a young ferret tasked with putting up lights and decorations around Bellflower, Colorado in time for the Winter Festival. Gameplay Click anywhere to throw string lights and Christmas/holiday decorations, and light up 18+ handcrafted levels. Decorate any way you want to, customizing size a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Light Up The Town.

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  41. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    99% User Score Based on 944 reviews

    Run a meatball restaurant in this high energy comedic cooking game. Meet quirky locals and cook their wild orders, upgrade and customize your restaurant, win thrilling cooking battles, and become the town’s top eatery! You’ve just inherited your grandma’s once-famous meatball restaurant in the cozy town of KuloNiku. Now it’s up to you to bring it back to glory! Take on eccentric orders from to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KuloNiku: Bowl Up!.

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  42. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    98% User Score Based on 303 reviews

    Get ready to build upwards, fill the smallest gaps, and find clever ways to place light sources or decorations that breathe life into every corner.  This is a world where every balcony, interesting poster, and plant tells a story. And you’re the one organising it! This game is inspired by my love for densely built cities around the world, which is why I packed in 20 distinct locations for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ShantyTown.

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  43. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    99% User Score Based on 518 reviews

    In Mr. Sleepy Man, you play as a sleepy guy who's up way past his bedtime and out of control! Welcome to Bedtime Town, the perfect place to get a good night's sleep... Make a mess of everything you find and turn Bedtime Town against you! This sandbox adventure is filled with comical hijinks, outrageous characters, and platforming action! Interactivity is key! Mr. Sleepy Man can pick up… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mr. Sleepy Man.

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  44. 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!     … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Rewind - Video Store Simulator.

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  45. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    90% User Score Based on 87 reviews

    You're tasked with cleaning the local shrine in your hometown after the previous caretaker passed away. At first, it seems like a chore, but then you're greeted by the shrine's resident, a fox girl named Mao. She's hesitant to approach you, having been out of touch with humans for a very long time. However, she seems to appreciate your efforts in cleaning the shrine she calls home. Intrigued by M… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Living with a Little Fox Girl.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    98% User Score Based on 2,441 reviews

    You’ve barely escaped the chaos that consumed your hometown overnight. The friendly residents of Grimshire, an isolated mountain village, offer you a new home. Restore the cozy old farmhouse, and tend the fields. But beware, the plague is coming. The community must work together if everyone is to survive. Feed Them Keep the root cellar stocked, balance the needs of both herbivores and ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grimshire.

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  47. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    96% User Score Based on 67 reviews

    The Home County is a village-management game inspired by Edwardian Britain. Build a fully functional village! Watch your gardener harvesting flowers, your blacksmith crafting, or your artisan crafting goods. Tend to your villager's needs and keep spirits high. Set up production lines to maximise your village's output. Specialise your village with 12 unique village goals! Will you turn your vil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Home County.

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  48. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 1,614 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 21 reviews

    Manage your own supermarket, explore the tight-knit community of Blomkest, build friendships or make enemies as you uncover the town's secrets in this cozy management sim RPG! Step into the quirky harbour town of Blomkest, where your aunt has entrusted you with managing its only supermarket. Design and organise your shop, manage stock levels, work the checkout, and strike trade deals. Build rela… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Discounty.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    92% User Score Based on 168 reviews

    Solve puzzles by placing buildings and creating vibrant cities in River Towns. Each district has its own style and shapes, making every level a new challenge. Help to restore and rebuild our River Towns. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to River Towns.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    79% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Welcome, Retail Mage, to your first day of employment at MageMart! Get 5 star reviews from customers before the store closes. Say and do (almost) anything in this open-ended, creative co-op game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retail Mage.

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