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Looking for games like Handset HQ? Here are top casual city builder recommendations with a romance and historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Beer Baron: The Brewery Tycoon, Life Inc. or Retro Rewind: Video Store Simulator.

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  1. Become a Beer Baron – Build Your Brewing Empire!Bavaria, 1873. The industrial revolution hits the brewing world. Steam engines replace manpower, railways open new markets – and a few daring brewers found dynasties that still stand 150 years later. One of them could be yours. Beer Baron: A Brewery Tycoon is a deep, turn-based economic simulation. You start with a small brewery – and a dream. What… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beer Baron: The Brewery Tycoon.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 73 reviews

    You’re 16 with €500. No qualifications. No assets. No place of your own—just a room in your parents’ home. Life Inc. throws you into an unforgiving financial simulator where every month counts. Start as a shop assistant, DJ or streamer. Build toward investment portfolios, high-volatility crypto, rental properties and your own corporation. But be careful: status costs money. To earn like an e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Life Inc..

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  3. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 7,762 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! Customize your walls and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Rewind: Video Store Simulator.

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  4. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 770 reviews

    You are the founder of your video game company. The starting point belongs to you, in your garage, or think big instead of small by acquiring your first local. At the end of the day, your decisions will make your studio a success and will mark the Video Game History. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to City Game Studio.

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  5. Game Description Translation: Immerse yourself in this deep, strategic mobile industry simulation game! Step into the role of a visionary tech tycoon and build your mobile empire from the ground up. Manage every facet of your company—oversee departments, design cutting-edge smartphones, develop proprietary operating systems, negotiate supply chains, and orchestrate high-stakes product launches. C… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 手机时代 Mobile era.

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  6. One More Release: Indie Studio TycoonOne More Release: Indie Studio Tycoon is a cozy but deep game development tycoon where you build your dream indie studio from a tiny office into an industry legend. Create games across different genres and themes. Choose platforms, engines, prices, and development priorities. Hire developers, manage salaries and energy, research new technologies, launch market… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One More Release: Indie Studio Tycoon.

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  7. Family Office Simulator is a deep, aspirational wealth-building strategy sim that puts you behind the desk of your own private family office. Acquire income-producing real estate, manage debt and liquidity, build operating entities, hire staff, structure trusts, and grow a family institution designed to last beyond one founder. Built around a polished desktop OS interface, Family Office Simulator … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Family Office Simulator.

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  8. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 589 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

    The Executive is a sandbox business simulation game that lets you rewrite the history of Hollywood from the 1970s to today. As the founder of a scrappy production company, you’ll produce the movies you’ve always dreamed of, manage ambitious franchises, and build a studio that rivals the industry’s greatest. Navigate the challenges of the movie business, outmaneuver your competition, and decide whe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Executive Movie Industry Tycoon.

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  9. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    81% User Score Based on 1,265 reviews

    Design, build and manage a giant shopping center. Open shops, supermarkets, restaurants, movie theaters, bowling alleys and more. Hire and manage the best staff for the job and milk your customers for all they're worth! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Another Brick in The Mall.

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  10. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 25,053 reviews
    Critic Score 89%Based on 3 reviews

    In Game Dev Tycoon you replay the history of the gaming industry by starting your own video game development company in the 80s. Create best selling games. Research new technologies and invent new game types. Become the leader of the market and gain worldwide fans. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Game Dev Tycoon.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    87% User Score Based on 3,528 reviews

    Manage your Game Studio, earn big bucks, impress the critics, beat rival studios and clean up at the awards! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Game Corp DX.

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  12. Remember when every town had a local game shop? The excitement of new releases. The thrill of the hunt for that one game. Now you can relive those days—from behind the counter. "Sunset Game Shop Shayou" is a retro-style casual management sim where you run a video game store through 25 years of gaming history (1985–2010). "Shayou" means "sunset" or "decline&quot… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunset Game Shop Shayou.

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  13. THE MARQUEE: LIGHTS. CAMERA. LEGACY.Build your own movie studio and guide it through the changing history of cinema. The Marquee: Lights. Camera. Legacy. is a movie studio management simulation where you develop films, hire talent, manage budgets, improve your studio, research new technology and try to build a lasting name in the film industry. Start small, make careful decisions, and grow your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Marquee: Lights. Camera. Legacy..

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  14. CD Market is a music label management game about taking a small record label through decades of music history. You sign artists, shape their careers, release records, send them on tour, chase charts, and try to keep the whole thing from collapsing when the industry changes around you. Some weeks are simple: a single sells well, a tour date goes smoothly, a new artist looks promising. Other weeks… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CD Market - Music Label Sim.

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  15. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    86% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    Build your empire from a basement. Trade stocks, run companies, date, raise kids, dodge the SEC, and retire a legend — or go broke trying. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SELF MADE: Investment Life Sim.

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  16. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    67% User Score Based on 391 reviews

    Evitania is an online Idle RPG with an open world, inspired by classic MMORPGs but without the endless grind. Your character continues to fight, progress, and gather resources even while you're offline, allowing you to focus on what truly matters — rare loot, meaningful upgrades, and challenging boss battles. In the game you will find: ▪ Several classes: Warrior, Mage, and Rogue ▪ Unique ta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evitania Online - Idle RPG.

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  17. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    93% User Score Based on 3,583 reviews

    Build and design your own game studio Starting in any year between 1976 and 2020, begin building your dream game company. With every passing year you will need to research new technologies and features, develop or license better game engines, and make the decisions necessary to go from a small garage studio to an industry dominating mega company. Prepare to release your next hit game on home conso… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mad Games Tycoon 2.

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  20. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    62% User Score Based on 214 reviews

    Winds Of Trade is a strategy game about running an ocean trading company in the 18th and 19th centuries. Building your trading empire will not be your only goal! Ruthless pirates, shady smugglers, wartime and fierce competitors will make the way to the top a long and hard road for you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Winds Of Trade.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 980 reviews

    GearCity is an Automobile Manufacturing Business Simulator. The player will need to Design chassis, engines, transmissions, and vehicles. Manage production lines, supplies, prices, and employees. Build factories and distribution branches. Set marketing and racing budgets, and most importantly stay profitable. All while hundreds of AI marques attempt to do the same thing. Armed with a realistic e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GearCity.

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  23. You run a small shop that buys, fixes up, and sells old games. Most of the time, that's exactly what it is. You track down cartridges and consoles, clean up the rough ones, price them, and put them on the shelf. You hire a few people, cover the rent, and every so often watch a Pretendo Wave U sit in the window for a month because nobody wants one. You do all of it through CHRON/OS, the old deskt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Video Gamer Legacy.

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  24. Welcome to the Supermarket, the ultimate multiplayer retail experience! Step into the shoes of a supermarket manager and team up with friends—or compete against them—to create, grow, and dominate the world of grocery retail. From humble beginnings as a small convenience store to a sprawling mega-mart empire, the journey is yours to shape. Whether you’re working as a team to run the most efficient… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Supermarket.

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  25. Build the machine. Meet the deadline. Sell the company. Deadline Works is a deep business simulation set in the world of industrial machinery. You start with an empty workshop and a handful of clients. Twenty years later — if you play it right — you sell a multi-million euro company. Then you start again. The twist: the company you sold doesn't disappear. It becomes a competitor, shaped by eve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadline Works.

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  26. 41%Game Brain Score
    41% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Anime Biz Magnate (v0.7.0) Welcome to Anime Biz Magnate, a deep business simulation about running your own anime studio. Navigate a living, breathing manga market where new hits are born, ratings fluctuate, and popular series spawn sequels. Pitch your dream project to a committee of real-world partners like music labels and publishers to secure funding. Hire key staff like a visionary Director… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anime Biz Magnate.

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  27. People have hobbies, and you turn them into inventory. In Scar City, the moment you show up, shelves empty faster and the fun gets pricier. In Scalpers’ Spoils you are the scalper. Sprint through crowds, snatch products by the dozen, beat the fans on online drops, hoard hype, and flip the haul for profit. Play solo or with up to three friends and prove that people’s passion is your margin. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scalpers' Spoils.

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  28. Start in the 1950s with a small factory and one dealership. Research new technologies, design cars, manage production, stock your showrooms and outsell rival brands to build a dominant automotive empire in this isometric tycoon simulation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Auto Empire Tycoon.

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  29. Early Access is actively updated. The game is expanding from a studio sim into a full empire experience, with the new Empire Command Centre (a weekly mogul dashboard showing risks, actions, and “why it matters”) and an expanding Empire portfolio of ventures and businesses. Alongside this, the game includes the full Empire stack (IPO, board, acquisitions, ethics), a holding-group view for your stu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ConsoleMe.

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  30. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 588 reviews

    Supercar Collection Simulator is a game where you sell surprise car boxes to earn money, build a car collection and engage in exciting races with rivals. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Supercar Collection Simulator.

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  31. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 4,406 reviews

    Turn your dream of selling used cars into reality! In Car Dealer Simulator, you’ll learn the ins and outs of running a business from its quirky owner, Little Sam. He’s not great at keeping things in order, so your task is to buy low, fix up, and sell high. Over time, as you master your initial challenges, you’ll have the chance to take over the business, and then… Everything will be in your hands!… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Car Dealer Simulator.

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  32. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    87% User Score Based on 888 reviews

    Old Market Simulator lets you build and grow your own market. Farm crops, raise animals, catch fish, craft goods, hire employees, and expand your store day by day while seasonal and surprise events keep gameplay fresh. Choose from multiple locations: - Trade on the cozy Tropical Island with a scenic cable car - Manage your market in the vast, eastern-inspired East Town - Take on Roman Town’s Adv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Old Market Simulator.

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  33. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    The Wolf's Bite is a one-versus-one choose-your-own-adventure game with an entrepreneur fairy tale twist. Inspired by stories such as "The Three Little Pigs" and "The Stinky Cheeseman and Other Fairly Stupid Tales", the game revolves around thwarting the other player while ensuring your business thrives. Be a Professional Chef or a Revengeful Saboteur, the competition is on. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wolf's Bite.

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  34. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    88% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    WISHLIST THE FULL GAME About the Game Welcome to Blockbuster Inc., the next-generation simulation game where you take the reins of your movie studio and pave your way to the cinematic hall of fame. Create groundbreaking films, nurture the next generation of acting talents, and usher in a new era in the movie industry. Build it, decorate it, manage it! In Blockbuster Inc you choose how your st… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blockbuster Inc. - Prologue.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 2,842 reviews

    Village elder, help us! Build your village and help your Pips, fight off hundreds of events in dotAGE as the prophetic village elder of a small medieval town. dotAGE is the merciless, turn-based, roguelite, town builder. Will you fulfill the Prophecy? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to dotAGE.

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  36. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 122 reviews

    WELCOME TO SALTY HOUNDS!SALTY HOUNDS is an open-world dating sim in which you will create your own love story. (*Please find the streaming guide at the bottom) LOVE INTERESTSThe love interests have their own daily schedules, preferences and secrets that wait to be unraveled. GAMEPLAYAfter your father's accident, you take charge of Salty Hounds, a small bodyguard agency. Meet your love… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Salty Hounds.

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  37. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    74% User Score Based on 122 reviews

    Blooming Business: Casino is a business tycoon sim with a narrative twist. Build and run your own fantasy casino in a bustling world full of animals, drama and danger. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blooming Business: Casino.

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  38. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization
    87% User Score Based on 204 reviews

    In this simulator you will learn how to turn your time into money. Investment basics meet time management. Your goal is to make your dream come true. You can make a career, buy real estate, run business, trade stocks, become a blogger, or make a fortune on an art market. Study, network, and plan your time for all of it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Timeflow – Life Sim.

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  40. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    52% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Welcome to the Trivia Vault contestant! Play as a contestant in a gameshow called Trivia Vault: Mini Mixed Trivia 4 and bring your thinking hat. Answer all new mixed category trivia questions as quickly as you can, the faster you answer the higher the cash value. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trivia Vault: Mini Mixed Trivia 4.

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  41. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 314 reviews

    Desktopia: A Desktop Village Simulator is a city-builder game which simulates an evolving, medieval-esque village along the bottom of your desktop, allowing you to work, watch, or browse something else while you play. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desktopia: A Desktop Village Simulator.

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  42. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    51% User Score Based on 289 reviews

    Smart Factory Tycoon is a factory management and automatization simulator game about running your dream factory with robots. Design your dream factory, plan all steps of production, research new technologies and become a tycoon! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Smart Factory Tycoon.

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  43. Fast Charging Tycoon is a business simulation about building the charging network that keeps a region's electric cars moving. You start a small charge point operator with a little money, a big map, and a market that's about to take off. Your goal is to grow it into a household name one charging stop at a time. It's deep enough to reward careful planning, but easygoing enough to play however you li… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fast Charging Tycoon.

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  44. Build, Research, and grow your own Car Company from the ground up. Design vehicles, manage production, and make critical decisions to dominate the automotive market. Build Your Automotive EmpireStart with a small factory and limited resources. Design cars, manage production lines, and expand your company into a global automotive empire. Research & InnovationUnlock new technologies an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ultimate Car Company Tycoon.

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  45. A long-term investment simulation spanning from 1996 to the present Apes Ticker uses virtual data modeled on historical market flows, allowing you to directly experience market fluctuations while enjoying the challenge of investment strategies. Everyday decisions affect not only your assets but also your lifestyle and condition, demanding both long-term vision and moment-to-moment choices. Ga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apes Ticker.

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  46. 1929. The bubble of prosperity has not yet burst, but the sound of its cracking can already be heard. You stand on the eve of the Great Depression, a meager capital in hand. While the coming storm will swallow everyone around you, you choose to rise against the tide. Wall Street 1929 is a business simulation game set against the backdrop of the Great Depression. You will play as an ambitious entr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wall Street 1929.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    74% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Welcome to the world of temptation and hidden desires! "HYPNOTIC EYES" is an erotic visual novel in hentai style, where your choices determine the fate of the heroes. Immerse yourself in a story about domination, hypnosis, and passion, with two development paths: good or bad. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HYPNOTIC EYES.

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  48. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    82% User Score Based on 85 reviews

    Run your own toy store! Arrange shelves, set prices, process payments, and manage staff. Expand and design your shop, handle online orders, deliver with a scooter, trade rare toys, and ensure security. Create a magical shopping experience in Toy Shop Simulator! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toy Shop Simulator.

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  49. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    93% User Score Based on 161 reviews

    What is Wall $treet Raider? Wall Street Raider is the deepest stock market simulation in gaming history you've never heard of. It's been in active development since 1986. Originally a DOS classic, it evolved through the Windows era and is now being fully remastered for a new generation of Raiders. Take control of powerful corporations, trade futures and options, and dive into crypto. Build billi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wall Street Raider.

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  50. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 75 reviews

    Summer vacation is finally here, and the next few weeks promise to be anything but uneventful! Natsu has just 30 days to acclimate to life in the countryside, help the locals face their demons, find that special someone, and gain the self-confidence to return home with his head held high! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Natsu no Sagashimono: What We Found That Summer.

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