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Looking for games like Clean Start? Here are top casual simulation recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Simpler Times, Unpacking or Whisper of the House.

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  1. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    97% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    In Simpler Times, you step into the shoes of Taina as she prepares to move out of her childhood home and begin the next chapter of her life. Relive her memories and learn how she grew into the creative, expressive person she has become. This is a contemplative, cozy experience. There is no score, no timer, no combat, no failing, and no anxiety. Just vibes. 4 SEASONS, 4 RECORDS Simpler Times take… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Simpler Times.

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  3. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 2,145 reviews

    Welcome to Whisper Town—a cozy and heartwarming game about decorating, organizing, and uncovering little stories. You’ll step into the role of the town’s all-around housekeeper, taking on charming, quirky tasks: moving into new homes, tidying cluttered rooms, preparing new shops, sorting through treasured keepsakes… even tracking down cats! Complete each task to earn rewards, collect furniture, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whisper of the House.

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  4. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    80% User Score Based on 122 reviews

    Unpack and DiscoverOpen boxes to find a variety of items and furniture, each revealing something about your client’s life and personality. Decorate FreelyArrange everything from sofas to small cups, creating spaces that feel comfortable and lived-in. Simple StoriesLearn about your clients’ pasts, habits, and dreams through the things they’ve brought with them. As you help them settle in, the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unbox the Room.

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  6. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    93% User Score Based on 174 reviews

    ‎The August Before is a meditative narrative 3D puzzle about cleaning up, sorting out and packing up your life before moving on. Teenage love, first losses, and notes from friends are scattered in the corners: explore the details of the heroine's life, pack up the life you will take with you, and say goodbye - if you can. And remember - you can't take the past with you. Pack your li… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The August Before.

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  7. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 249 reviews

    ‎The August Before is a meditative narrative 3D puzzle about cleaning up, sorting out and packing up your life before moving on. In Chapter One, play through the first snippets of the story and get acquainted with your room, and the people in your life. Teenage love, first losses, and notes from friends are scattered in the corners: explore the details of the heroine's life, pack up the life you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The August Before: Chapter One.

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  8. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    96% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    A cozy, nostalgic puzzle game about projected dreams Delve into the room, drag toys from the shelves, and handle them on the table to create a shadow play. As the shadows you cast uncover past family relationships and the environment around you changes and evolves, the lines between reality and fantasy blur. Projected Dreams is a charming, cozy puzzle game emphasising a casual, stress-free g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Projected Dreams.

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  9. Use luscious plants to turn your ordinary home into a green haven in Urban Jungle. Find the best place for each plant in your small apartment and enjoy gardening without worries. And don't forget to pet your cat! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Urban Jungle.

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  10. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    82% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Packing turns into a fun and rewarding puzzle. As a warehouse worker, organize, rotate, and fit items into boxes, making each order neat and efficient. With limited space and unique product shapes, every package becomes a satisfying challenge. Along the way, experience a heartfelt story, unlock new items, and customize your workspace. Enjoy a cozy, relaxing experience with soothing visuals and sou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Packing Life.

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  11. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 793 reviews

    Join us About the Game Organized Inside is a slow-paced life simulation and tidying up game about a cat, passion, transformation and growth. Tidying up and categorizing cluttered everyday household items, navigating ever-changing life experiences, while gradually uncovering the joys and meaning of life through methodical space organization. Over a thousand familiar items will appear … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Organized Inside.

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  13. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 824 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 33 reviews

    In this puzzle-adventure, use an intuitive brick-by-brick building mechanic to solve puzzles and bring your creations to life! Experience a charming story as you explore beautiful Lego dioramas and help the people inhabiting them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LEGO Bricktales.

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  14. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    72% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    'Pieces of the Past' is a cute, sentimental adventure where you restore family keepsakes to uncover touching stories. Blend puzzle-solving with the joy of preserving memories in this delightful journey! Step into the life of Lily, a young adult gifted with the extraordinary ability of "repairing memories." Fix broken items in this cozy, heartfelt puzzle adventure to uncover hidden f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pieces of the Past.

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  15. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    97% User Score Based on 745 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 4 reviews

    IIn Undusted: Letters from the Past, you are tasked with cleaning items that have fallen into disrepair. Dust, scrub, and polish your way through the chapters to learn the personal backstory behind each item. Adora returns home after her mother's passing. She starts to clean long-neglected items inside her family home. As those items are restored to their original conditions, they s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Undusted: Letters from the Past.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 43 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 6 reviews

    A game you can read. A book you can play.YOUR HOUSE is a text-driven mystery game where reading is not a break from the gameplay — reading is the gameplay. Every sentence, image, sound, object, and strange detail inside the house may hide a clue. To move forward, you’ll need to read carefully, connect ideas, interact with words, solve puzzles embedded in the text, and unlock the secrets of a mans… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to YOUR HOUSE.

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  17. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 536 reviews

    Furnish Master is a relaxing game about furnishing apartments, houses, commercial estate and even outdoor territory! Realize your design dreams! Add to Wishlist now! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Furnish Master.

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  18. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 2,937 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 8 reviews

    Buy Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery on PlayStation Store. Solve a variety of puzzles to help an aspiring artist complete her masterpiece. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Make friends, trade and chat at the campfire, weave connections, and explore a serene magic-filled world • Your friends could always use your help! Chat with the folks you meet, learn their stories and while traveling on, be on the lookout for what your friends could need! • On your journey, you’ll collect an array of supplies, trinkets, and other stuff you or your friends could use. Trade with … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fireside.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    73% User Score Based on 124 reviews

    Look Inside is a 2.5D narrative game based on the palpable interactions that the player makes in a book summarizing in images and texts the life of a French family at different times and periods of their members' lives. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Look Inside.

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  21. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    88% User Score Based on 637 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 3 reviews

    Moncage is an adventure puzzle game, where the player will explore a lonely world trapped in a mysterious cubic device. Each face of this cubic device will display a different scene. The player will navigate through the island and the factory by finding the connections among the scenes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moncage.

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  22. Join this adventure and discover the hiding places of 101 kittens in the hand-crafted Indonesia landscape. Earn lots of achievements. How many can you find? Be quick! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 101 Cats in Indonesia.

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  23. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 894 reviews

    JOIN OUR DISCORD About the Game Unleash your imagination and design the coziest camper van without limits. In Creative Mode, you’re free to decorate, customize, and create your perfect home on wheels! Make space in yourself for both your belongings and your own journey of discovery, all in one cozy van. In Camper Van: Make It Home, you’ll use block organization puzzles and interior desig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Camper Van: Make it Home.

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  24. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, atmosphere
    93% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    You’re shipwrecked on a lost mythical island. As backpacker Alex, you must befriend the forgotten gods of Greek mythology and restore their memories. Explore the dynamic island and its story sandbox to build new friendships, solve the mystery and save the gods. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island.

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  26. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 2,498 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 6 reviews

    This Bed We Made is a third-person mystery game in which you play as a maid in a 1950s hotel and snoop around strangers' rooms to uncover their deadly secrets. Discover what links the clients together in this tale of love, heartbreak and murder! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This Bed We Made.

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  29. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 4,168 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 1 reviews

    Amy Ferrier's first day on Lunar Transfer Station Tacoma is not exactly what she expected. Discover the story of a remote space facility and the crew that lived there in Tacoma, the new game from the creators of Gone Home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tacoma.

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  30. Cleanliness. Comfort. A fresh start for every home. Ready to turn clutter into perfect harmony? In Home Rescue: Clean and Restore Collector’s Edition, a cozy and relaxing hidden object adventure awaits, where every detail matters and every home tells its own story. Step into the role of Jane, the owner of a small cleaning agency, and set out to help people bring warmth and comfort back into the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Home Rescue: Clean and Restore Collector's Edition.

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  31. inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories is a cozy, narrative-driven slice-of-life game with light simulation elements, centered on human connection and everyday moments. Play as Makoto Hayakawa, a college student spending her summer behind the counter of a small-town convenience store, in a colorful world inspired by early 1990s Japan. Your days are shaped by simple, tactile actions. You stock shelve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    80% User Score Based on 1,666 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 7 reviews

    Restore a forgotten neighbourhood through your favourite hobby, one cozy room at a time. In Hozy, clean, paint, and decorate abandoned homes with satisfying mechanics and intuitive controls. Enjoy the little details as you interact with tools, items and furniture to bring each space back to life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hozy.

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  33. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    99% User Score Based on 144 reviews

    Meet quirky characters and clean strange artifacts in this short cozy comedy game. From an enchanted teacup to a cursed skull with a chip on its shoulder, each item and client brings new twists and surprises. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WYRMHALL: Brush and Banter.

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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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  35. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    78% User Score Based on 120 reviews

    Find the hidden fortune of Blackrock Manor. Discover the truth about the family deaths. In this mysterious Escape room, you will have to solve puzzles to find the hidden vault with the treasure. But you will find much more... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secrets of Blackrock Manor: Escape Room.

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  36. 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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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 135 reviews

    A wondrous Alchemy Management game about the blazing pursuit of science in a world of superstition. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Alchemist.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 982 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    A gardener gets hired to do some maintenance work over the weekend. The tall grass needs to be cut, the wild hedges trimmed, and the dead flowers could use some water. A simple task, but strangely some tools are missing…The owner of the garden isn't around, and their house is off-limits. Perhaps new tools can be found in the mysterious town, or maybe some of the reserved townsfolk have seen them? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grunn.

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  39. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 2,415 reviews

    A unique artist sim game with realistic paint mixing, physics and numerous painting tools. Upgrade and customize your studio, complete tasks, sell and expose art, buy instruments and get famous! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator.

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  40. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    87% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    Sky Harvest is a cozy farming and life-sim adventure among the clouds. Grow crops, explore sky islands, and build your dream home in a peaceful world above the clouds. A cozy life-sim adventure set in a breathtaking world of floating islands. Grow, explore, and connect with nature and its people as you shape your new home in the skies. Take to the skies aboard your trusty airship. Discover hid… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sky Harvest.

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  42. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 238 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 13 reviews

    Pode is a co-op puzzle exploration game about a rock and a fallen star working together to solve ancient puzzles in a stunning environment inspired by Norwegian art and culture If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pode.

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  43. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 3,822 reviews

    What Never Was is a short, story-driven first-person game focused on exploration and puzzle-solving about Sarah, having to shoulder the arduous task of clearing out her grandfathers attic, and soon finds that not everything about the attic is what it seems. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What Never Was.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 447 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 8 reviews

    Filament is a laid back, story-rich and fully narrated puzzle game centred around solving sets of cable-based puzzles whilst exploring a seemingly abandoned spaceship. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Filament.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 229 reviews

    Margo is a short (30-60 min), point-and-click style slice-of-life adventure/art game. It follows the character of Margo, who has just awoken from an accidental nap. The player must complete various tasks to guide Margo through her evening, while putting up with her habit of overthinking. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Margo.

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  47. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 2,704 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Carto is a tile placement adventure game where you explore the lands you placed and discover the secrets while exploring. What will happen to the world and the characters when you rearrange the tiles of the map? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carto.

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  49. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development
    97% User Score Based on 217 reviews

    A short exploration game about poking around a convenience store and finding a gift with the help of its owner. But sometimes the perfect gift finds you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Depanneur Nocturne.

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  50. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 2,468 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 7 reviews

    Buy LEGO Builder's Journey on PlayStation Store, a poetic puzzle that takes place in a LEGO® brick world, with brick-by-brick effects and a beautiful soundtrack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LEGO Builder's Journey.

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