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Looking for games like Hands On Builder? Here are top open world management recommendations with a economy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Ember's Verge, CLOUD DWELLERS or Build & Survive.

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  1. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Have you ever wondered what it would be like to find yourself in the wilderness with no tools or resources? In this PvE sandbox survival game, you'll need to rely on nature, bushcraft, and careful planning to endure. Every choice matters from maintaining your fire to managing food, water, and a roof top the head. Stranded on a deserted island after being betrayed by an accomplice, with no one com… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ember's Verge.

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  2. Welcome Island About the GameYou've awakened. You find yourself in a mysterious world of floating islands, where the sky shimmers with an ethereal glow. The islands drift like fragmented dreams, surrounded by unfamiliar flora and an unknown ecosystem. You gradually adapt to this world's rules. You'll need to build a home and develop technology, starting from scratch—from primitive tools to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CLOUD DWELLERS.

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  3. Welcome to Build & Survive – a vast, dynamic sandbox survival game where every action matters. In the heart of an uncharted land, you are dropped with nothing but your will to survive. No tutorials, no handholding — only raw nature, relentless enemies, and your ability to adapt. Build & Survive offers a deep and rewarding sandbox experience where your choices shape your destiny. Whe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Build & Survive.

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  4. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 217 reviews

    Build the Great Wall, grow your village, and leave a lasting legacy in this immersive building and management simulator set in medieval China! Start your journey as a humble villager, tasked with the monumental responsibility of constructing the Great Wall. Manage your settlement, assign tasks to NPCs, and develop vital production chains to supply the resources needed for this epic endeavor. Build… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chinese Frontiers.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    85% User Score Based on 6,330 reviews

    The Infected is a sandbox, first-person, open-world survival game. Build bases, craft, farm, hunt, and survive changing seasons. Choose whether to face the hybrid “Vambies” or turn them off for a pure survival experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Infected.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    60% User Score Based on 1,078 reviews

    Castle Flipper is a unique chance to become a medieval royal craftsman. You can re-arrange the castle, at your own discretion. Breathe a whole new life into the old rooms and prepare a great feast for the king! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle Flipper.

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  7. KERF: Sawmill Tycoon is a first-person sawmill sim where nothing happens without you. Every tree is felled by your hand, every plank comes off a saw you operate, and every coin is earned at a counter you built up from nothing. You start with an axe and a single clearing at the foot of a waterfall. Fell trees with your own hands, saw logs into planks, chop firewood, craft furniture and sell it all… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KERF: Sawmill Tycoon.

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  8. Timber Panic is a cozy, stylized lumberjack game where you cut trees, upgrade your tools, and unwind in nature’s calm. Start with a simple axe, gather logs, and expand your clearing into new zones with unique trees and upgrades for stamina, inventory, and tools. Enjoy relaxing sounds — birds, rustling leaves, flowing water — as time shifts from sunny mornings to starry nights. No time limits, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Timber Panic.

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  9. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 21,371 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 10 reviews

    Experience the blood and dirt of the Middle Ages in a realistic 3D Open World in "MEDIEVAL DYNASTY". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Medieval Dynasty.

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  10. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    85% User Score Based on 2,252 reviews

    Discover Survival: Fountain of Youth - Captain's Edition on the official PlayStation website. Check out the unique gameplay features for this open-world survival game for PS5, as well as trailers, screenshots and more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survival: Fountain of Youth.

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  11. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 929 reviews

    Immerse yourself in an infinite, procedurally generated world in a voxel game exclusively designed for roomscale VR. Explore, gather resources, craft and build anything you have in mind. Featuring beautiful graphics and a fully dynamic day/night cycle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to cyubeVR.

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  12. Welcome to Forest Factory, a realistic simulation game where nature meets industrial automation! Immerse yourself in a lush forest filled with towering trees, ambient nature sounds, and the hum of advanced machinery. Chop down trees with your trusty axe, automate production with cutting-edge machines, and build a thriving factory to craft wooden goods. Manage your resources wisely—use transport c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forest Factory Simulator.

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  13. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    77% User Score Based on 311 reviews

    Immerse yourself in the vastness of endless fields, where an idyllic farm awaits amidst a picturesque landscape. Experience the authentic hustle and bustle of tending to your animals and crops. Farmer's Dynasty 2 invites you to build, farm, and embrace the essence of country life within its expansive open-world setting. Get up close and personal with the action, feeling the fresh breeze in your ha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Farmer's Dynasty 2.

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  14. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 438 reviews

    Experience a gold mining process inspired by historical methods from the gold rush era. Break rocks, collect ore, and separate gold from the soil using various tools and machines. Then smelt it into gold bars that you can sell at the bank. During the game you will find different forms of gold: gold dust gold flakes gold nuggets Each type has a different value and requires the proper refining proce… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alaska Gold Fever.

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  15. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 1,070 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 2 reviews

    Explore a colorful world and build your own cozy home on wheels. Craft workstations, and source energy from the sun, wind, or water. Upgrade and customize your vehicle, grow crops, and live sustainably off-grid with up to 4 players. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outbound.

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  16. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 556 reviews

    In the name of the king, you need to build flourishing cities, explore and produce resources, and protect the economy from cheeky bandits. Cities & Resources Resources are scattered across the game map Acquire resources by founding cities You decide building placements; cities manage citizen needs autonomously Cities have their own budget and resources Trade & Funds Cities buy/sell resources and g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Let Them Trade.

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  17. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    78% User Score Based on 620 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Build massive ocean cities and lead your people to prosperity in this post-apocalyptic survival colony sim. Featuring a physics-based 3D construction system, complex resource management, exploration, difficult political decisions, supply chains, and a robust sandbox mode. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ALL WILL FALL.

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  18. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 918 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 4 reviews

    You wake up on a small island in a magical world. Grow your garden, nurture local creatures, furnish your home or adventure across the seas to explore more islands and gather new resources. This world is for you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Garden of the Sea.

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  19. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    68% User Score Based on 1,087 reviews

    Survive, Build, Craft, Hunt, and Explore the pacific ocean solo, or with friends in this early access survival experience. Each island has its own unique resources with no two islands being the same. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Castaway.

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  20. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    80% User Score Based on 460 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 2 reviews

    Imagine that you don't have any modern technology. Use your mind to build from scratch your first primitive tools and constructions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tribe: Primitive Builder.

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  22. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 114 reviews

    You are the lone survivor orbiting a potential new home planet, tethered to what’s left of your ship. Gather nearby debris and assemble a make-shift vessel in an attempt to survive the harsh realities of space. Maybe you'll live long enough to uncover the truth behind the ships malfunction... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Life Not Supported.

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  23. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 3,425 reviews

    Rising World is an open-world sandbox game with randomly generated, fully destructible environments. Starting with the most basic of tools, collect resources to survive in the wildness. Evolve your world to create one of the biggest cities of all time or a gigantic castle, or simply let your imagination run riot! If being creative is all too much, just connect with your friends and get them to he… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rising World.

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  24. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    58% User Score Based on 770 reviews

    Journey of Life is a survival game set on an exotic island somewhere in the Pacific Ocean. Overburdened with everyday responsibilities, you decide to go live in nature and build your own society. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Journey Of Life.

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  25. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    94% User Score Based on 184 reviews

    An open world sandbox game for VR. You can cut and bond any object such as wood and stone freely to make tools and buildings. The behavior of an object and the amount of damage is determined by the physics simulation. For example, if you make a stone axe, the ease and power of swinging it will depend on the length of the handle and the weight of the stone. With some ingenuity, you can also make ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Primitier.

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  26. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    77% User Score Based on 998 reviews

    They say a man must do three things in his life: plant a tree, beget a son and build a house. We can’t help you out with the tree neither with the son, but you can build as many houses as you like while playing House Builder. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to House Builder.

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  27. A voxel sandbox focused on atmosphere and contrast. Explore layered worlds, face eerie nights and caves, and shape your own path through an immersive environment. A World of LayersExplore a world built on cubic chunks that extends far beyond the surface in all directions. From floating sky islands to deep underground realms, each layer introduces new environments, resources, and challenges. Add… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infiniterra.

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  28. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    87% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Grow fresh crops, raise animals, and run your own cozy countryside market! Expand your farm, upgrade your tools, and build the ultimate farmer’s life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Farmer’s Market Simulator.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 200 reviews

    Human Host is an open-world zombie survival crafting game. In this endless procedurally generated world, terrain, buildings, trees, rocks—everything is destructible! Build massive mobile bases, dig deep underground, construct trap-filled fortresses, scavenge supplies, and survive as long as you can! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Human Host.

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  30. 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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  31. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    Shipwrecked on a mysterious island, choose self-preservation or alliances. Master base-building, farming, fishing, romance and pet taming in this morally-charged survival simulator that blends strategy with human drama. Forge bonds, conquer nature, and evolve your humanity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Island Notes.

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  32. 46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:stability, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    46% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    A medieval fantasy kingdom builder, management sim and dungeon delver RPG hybrid. Gather resources, manage villagers and build infrastructure. Then dive into the dungeons to face the monsters within. Or just unlock everything in a Creative "God Mode" and build the fantasy kingdom of your dreams. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeons & Kingdoms.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 2,120 reviews

    Soar the skies in Aloft, the co-op sandbox survival game set in a world of floating islands. Build any island into a skyship, your home in the clouds. Find lost knowledge, cure the fungal corruption, and brave the hurricane to restore the ecosystem. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ALOFT.

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  34. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    87% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    Cook and serve dishes as you run your own seafood restaurant! Unlock new recipes, grow your kitchen with the help of employees, and satisfy every customer’s craving. Expand your reputation, manage resources wisely, and build a seafood restaurant that becomes the talk of the town. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coastal Kitchen Simulator.

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  35. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    54% User Score Based on 65 reviews

    In House Builder 2 you build your dream constructions with friends or alone in a vibrant, low-poly open world! Buy materials for work, load it up, and drive to your next job in the ultimate co-op construction adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to House Builder 2.

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  36. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay
    77% User Score Based on 87 reviews

    Island Paradise is a survival game where you build, upgrade, customize your own island and use nearby resources to create a home for generations to come! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Island Paradise.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    87% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Maze'Em is a top down game about an ever-changing maze. Take control of your own character and be the first to conquer the maze! Challenge mode! Test your maze-solving skills in a single player experience.  Unlock and complete new levels to progress through the world of Maze'Em. Multiplayer! Gather some friends or play against strangers in a - up to 4 player - multiplayer experience! Move the maz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maze'Em.

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  38. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    In Goblin Camp, you’re in charge of a little band of goblins who want to make a new home for themselves in the middle world. Featuring 60 unique structures, over 100 items and over 80 crafting recipes, as well as 31 unlockable technologies, Goblin Camp has a lot for you to discover! Grow your camp from a collection of shacks and lean-tos into a bustling city of stone, develop new technologie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goblin Camp.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    80% User Score Based on 6,376 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Lay claim to unspoiled lands and pave the way for a fierce Viking tribe. Craft the ultimate settlement solo or together with up to x3 friends. Trust in the Gods and the power of the Eye of Odin and summon intelligent NPC villagers to provide camaraderie and relief from the toils of survival. In ASKA, strive to build a self-sustaining Viking tribe, working, crafting, hunting and fighting together.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aska.

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  40. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    66% User Score Based on 132 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 2 reviews

    Ready to start anew? Build a village from scratch in Seeds of Resilience. Learn to choose the right items, understand nature's patterns, use real life-based constructions and craft techniques in this turn-based tycoon game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seeds of Resilience.

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  41. 24%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    38% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    FOLLOW FREEMIND TO KNOW MORE! About the Game Let us take you on a trip to various spots on the globe and experience true architectural variety. You will try to build a mud hut in Africa, an igloo in the Arctic, a Canadian house, a log cabin in Siberia, a traditional house made of bricks, air bricks, or concrete, and many, many more… Every house consists of hundreds of elements you need to ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to House Builder VR.

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    44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    73% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Primage – a unique blend of survival, RPG, and strategic managementExplore a procedurally generated world set in the Stone Age. Develop your settlement, craft tools, fight for survival, and shape your character in a world full of challenges.Game World– Infinite, procedurally generated terrain with diverse biomes: forests, swamps, deserts, mountains, caves, and water areas – Dynamic day and night… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Primage.

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  43. Village 51 is a Farm manager RPG where peace and danger grow side by side. Build your farm, explore the land, and defend your home from the threats lurking beyond your fields. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Village 51.

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  44. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    69% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    A first-person sci-fi cargo flight sim. Pilot a physics-driven lander, plan risky routes, manage fuel and heavy cargo, and save deliveries by repairing system failures mid-flight. Earn credits and upgrade your ship. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Cargo: Equilibrium.

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  45. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    66% User Score Based on 460 reviews

    The Gold River Project throws you and your friends on an epic camping survival adventure! Try to escape a grueling experiment across one of the largest private nature reserves in the Pacific Northwest. You are being watched, studied and manipulated at every turn. Solve the mysteries within and try to survive another day. CAMP SOLO OR WITH FRIENDSWelcome to Gold River! A remote camping adventure yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Gold River Project.

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  46. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    74% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    Build your ideal, cozy farm in a living village. Form bonds with fellow villagers to lend a hand as you grow crops, care for animals, and craft a corner of paradise. Sail across enchanted islands to discover new resources and adventures along the way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Everdream Village.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    98% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    EVERDAWN is a relaxing tile-based puzzle game where every placement shapes a living, evolving world. Stack scoring systems, combine biomes, unlock new and powerful Wonder tiles, and collect adorable Michis, little creatures that provide extra tiles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EVERDAWN.

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    A more or less fortunate event led to you receiving your own piece of land, which you can freely develop. You can also explore the already accessible regions of Hyalen to complete quests, obtain new recipes, mine resources and improve your crafting skills. What you should know before you buy The game will initially be released as Early Access. This means that most of the functions are already avai… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Onyx.

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  49. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    74% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Project CobaltIt began with a contract you were never meant to sign. Inside a cold, sterile chamber, silent doctors watched as you agreed to something you didn’t understand. ☣️ Poison gas filled the room… and darkness consumed you. ⏳ Days later, you awaken on a hostile island . You are weak, hungry, and unarmed . The experiment has already begun — and survival is no longer a choice… it’s the on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Cobalt.

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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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