Games like I'll Keep It

A first-person open-world village life, car-building, and driving simulator. It’s the summer of 2007. You’re nineteen, you’ve failed your university exams, and with another chance to pass them in the fall, you’re spending the summer looking after an empty family home in rural Belarus. For the first time, no one plans your days for you. Find ways to earn money, take care of yourself and the house… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Man's Perfect Summer.

Run your own little restaurant on the back of a sea dragon. A chance encounter leaves you in the care of an injured sea dragon. This ancient, gentle giant carries an entire seaside town on its back, along with your farmland, your restaurant, and the beginnings of a new life. To help the dragon recover, you will start over in this drifting home that travels across the ocean. Clear the land, grow… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Windrest Chronicle: Dragonport Diner.

33%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

33% User Score Based on 52 reviews

Clouzy is a farm game where you raise clouds in your own floating island to fill the world with positive emotions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clouzy.

Your Island. Their Paradise. You've bought a neglected tropical island. Rubbish litters the beaches, the power is failing, and an old lighthouse watches over a resort that never quite got started. There is somewhere special beneath the mess. You just need to put in the work. Camp Paradise is a cozy island resort tycoon that combines hands-on first-person work with top-down management. Restore th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Camp Paradise: Island Resort Tycoon.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

85% User Score Based on 560 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 5 reviews

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.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics

97% User Score Based on 304 reviews

Try to survive and perhaps eventually even tame an unknown planet in this incremental semi-idle game. Inspired by Increlution, though if you've played that game, please be aware that the looping mechanic in this doesn't start unless/until you reach a certain point. So you do have to do some planning to make sure you survive long enough first time around. This project is currently in early access… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terraformental.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

97% User Score Based on 217 reviews

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

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

82% User Score Based on 215 reviews

From a world in ruins to a world in bloom. This serene management game lets you explore an alien planet where things have gone amiss. Harness the power of plants to restore the environment and build a flourishing community with your crewmates. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Distant Bloom.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

73% User Score Based on 1,007 reviews

Critic Score 68%Based on 2 reviews

Take care of your own island and explore the ocean in this farming adventure. Summer in Mara mixes farming, crafting and exploring mechanic in a tropical archipelago with a colorful style and strong narrative If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Summer in Mara.

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.

40%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story

40% User Score Based on 50 reviews

Enter the world of shopkeepers trading in reclaimed goods! Bid for the best items at auction, prepare and clean the bought items, and then sell them in your shop. Test your skills and watch your business grow! Meet the Auctioneers and the BiddersDive into the thrilling world of high-stakes auctions, meticulous restoration, and profitable retail in Salvage Shop Simulator. Your journey begins as a h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Salvage Shop Simulator.

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.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization

75% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Roadmap Special Offer About the GameREADY TO RUN YOUR OWN PUB?Step into the world of The Pub Life Simulator and turn a small, rundown space into the bar of your dreams. Serve great drinks, keep your guests satisfied, and grow your business through smart decisions. START FRESH, CLEAN UP, AND OPEN YOUR PUBYour first task is to tidy up the place. A clean and welcoming environment is key to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Pub Life Simulator.

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 discount supermarket! Get caught up in small-town drama, organize and plan your shop's layout, and strike lucrative trade deals as you expand your secretive aunt's business empire. Selling more frozen fries will surely heal this broken community...right? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Discounty.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

87% User Score Based on 698 reviews

Critic Score 62%Based on 5 reviews

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

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

92% User Score Based on 3,996 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 5 reviews

Book of Hours is an elegant, melancholy, combat-free RPG set in an occult library, from the makers of BAFTA-nominated Cultist Simulator and the creator of Fallen London and Sunless Sea. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BOOK OF HOURS.

Bring the BEEF — You had one life. Then you got hit by a stampede of cows. Now you’ve awakened on a mysterious island filled with ruined villages, strange creatures, forgotten secrets, and a growing collection of very memorable men. Bring the BEEF is a cozy isekai adventure that blends visual novel storytelling, exploration, relationship building, character collecting, and light island restorati… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bring the BEEF.

Restore Your Grandfather’s Tropical Resort Sunny Island is a cozy first-person life sim where you arrive on a sunny island and take over an old resort left behind by your grandfather. The place is damaged, abandoned, and far from its former glory. Step by step, you can bring it back to life: repair buildings, decorate spaces, open new services, and turn a forgotten family business into a live… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunny Island.

From Misfortune Comes is an open-world life-sim RPG about starting from the bottom—and we're trying to make every part of that climb matter. Get an education. Find a career and climb the corporate ladder. Train your body, master new skills, make friends, fall in love, start a family, and buy back and restore your family home—or ditch your legacy and build a new one. Explore Melián, meet its peop… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to From Misfortune Comes.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

95% User Score Based on 5,112 reviews

Critic Score 93%Based on 5 reviews

Run a quaint electronics repair shop in mid-2000s Tokyo. Grow your business by carefully restoring iconic video game consoles, cell phones, music players, and other nostalgic devices. Talk to customers, hear their stories, and see how your decisions impact both their lives and your shop. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, graphics

82% User Score Based on 107 reviews

Build Your Own Business Empire! Business Simulator 2026 is a business simulation game where you start from scratch and become a global giant. Make strategic decisions, grow your company, overcome financial challenges, and surpass your competitors! You'll develop all the skills needed to become a leader in the business world. Master marketing, production, and management processes while seizing oppo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Business Simulator 2026.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

91% User Score Based on 480 reviews

“Godforsaken. No other word for it. A murder so brutal it made the whole town of Asbury Pines look itself in the mirror. We work, we raise kids, we do our best, we let time run its course, and then we’re still left scratchin’ our heads. Why did this evil have to happen?” - Rodney “Buzz” Snow, Sheriff of Asbury Pines… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asbury Pines.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

93% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Strap on your backpack! Hike, jump, and climb through charming minigames to traverse a rugged landscape and help the old islanders with their deliveries. All while managing a backpack that's always a little too small! Experience a story of vanishing traditions in a futuristic world, a missing scientist, and an unfolding mystery in this charming little adventure with big pixels. Serenading a quiet… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fading Serenades.

46%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay

51% User Score Based on 41 reviews

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

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

97% User Score Based on 2,417 reviews

An enchanted shop sim at the edge of a magical world.  Created In Loving Dedication To The Memory Of My Best Friend Teddy Bear. Welcome to Teddy’s Haven. Welcome to a cozy, magical shop simulator set on the enchanting island of Ursa. Run your store your way and sell what you harvest, craft, or discover. And enjoy the freedom to decorate freely across your shop, home, and the wilds beyond. Lev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Teddy's Haven.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music

84% User Score Based on 182 reviews

Run your own fast-food restaurant! Buy cooking equipment, prepare delicious meals, and serve hungry customers. Upgrade your setup, read customer reviews, and expand your business to become the top fast-food joint in the city. Features: Purchase a variety of cooking rigs, stock up on fresh ingredients, and plan an extensive menu to delight your customers. Take customer orders and serve their meals … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corner Kitchen Fast Food Simulator.

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.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

96% User Score Based on 1,432 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. Attract Tourists to Your Island Spend your doubloons to upgrade buildings and explore the world to discover ne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Critter Cove.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music

81% User Score Based on 524 reviews

Make a living for yourself in a city full of opportunity while you meet a variety of locals, explore unique locations, and work your way to the top in this open-world life simulator. Features EARN A LIVINGApply for a job at one of the local businesses to make a steady income, pick up a side hustle to get paid on the go, or help out the locals for some extra cash. TAKE A BREAKPick out a new ride at… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Denizen.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

56% User Score Based on 96 reviews

From the original creator of PC Building Simulator comes The Repair House! Discover and restore a range of objects in this relaxing restoration sim. Dismantle, clean, fix, customise and sell everything from musical instruments and antiques to games consoles, arcade cabinets and more! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Repair House.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

95% User Score Based on 926 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 36 reviews

Buy Season: A letter to the future on PlayStation Store. Leave home on a bicycle trip into a mysterious new world and record life before it ends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SEASON: A letter to the future.

Welcome to the Journey A journey told through places, people, and moments. This is a slow travel experience where you travel by train, step into new cities, and decide how to spend your time — exploring locations, meeting locals, visiting landmarks, or simply observing the world around you. There are no timers pushing you forward and no perfect routes to follow. Your journey unfolds through smal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Colorado Rail Game.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

97% User Score Based on 885 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 start whispering… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Undusted: Letters from the Past.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

75% User Score Based on 247 reviews

Embark on a soothing journey to the medieval ages with Inn Tycoon – a chill and relaxing game where you shape the serenity of a bygone era. Delicious meals and ice-cold beverages await your service to customers. Increase reputation with various room options and customized furniture. Your dream inn awaits you to experience this magnificent atmosphere. RECRUIT STAFF FOR BEST SERVICE Recruit a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inn Tycoon.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

86% User Score Based on 8,638 reviews

In The Last Caretaker, you play a reawakened machine with a mission to secure humanity's future. Craft tools and weapons from salvaged technology, navigate a treacherous ocean world, and explore forgotten facilities that hold the key to humanity's survival. The Earth has been swallowed by the ocean as towering megastructures rust under a yawning sky. The Last Caretaker isn't just about survival, i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Caretaker.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

98% User Score Based on 255 reviews

Dungeon Bodega Simulator is a retro styled fantasy shop game where you can grow crops, brew potions, sell items and raise slimes as pets! Can you build up your bodega into a one stop adventuring shop while solving the mysteries of the dungeon beneath you? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Bodega Simulator.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics

95% User Score Based on 458 reviews

Manage a successful shop using only returns from a large online retailer From tech to household, computer parts to kitchen knives, buy pallets filled with returned products and fill your shelves with a mix of new and used items. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Returns Outlet Simulator.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

86% User Score Based on 15,228 reviews

Critic Score 89%Based on 28 reviews

Welcome to Mt. Holly If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blue Prince.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

77% User Score Based on 207 reviews

Welcome to your Critter Café! Rescue and bond with adorable, fantasy critters in need of your help and build a new home together. Design and run your own café, care for your critters, uncover the secrets of mysterious portals, and create a wholesome café for all to enjoy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Critter Café.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story

88% User Score Based on 304 reviews

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

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

94% User Score Based on 88 reviews

Trapped on a deserted island, you are greeted by a mysterious woman who asks you to take care of her frogs while she is away. ​However, she vanishes the next day, leaving only a hand-written note behind: "I'm terribly sorry, but some extremely urgent matters have sprung up that I must attend to. It will be a while until I return. Without a caretaker, these froggies will have no one to pl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frog Island.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

72% User Score Based on 58 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

Uncover a long forgotten garden, and help it grow anew to attract vegetable inhabitants and curious animal travelers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Garden Path.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

91% User Score Based on 7,062 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

Niche - a genetics survival game is a turn-based strategy game combined with simulation and roguelike elements. Shape your own species of animals based on real genetics. Keep your species alive against all odds, such as predators, climate change and spreading sickness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Niche: a genetics survival game.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability

100% User Score Based on 65 reviews

After a disastrous stay at the only hotel by the beach, Elinor decides to convert an old farmhouse in a nearby village into an inn. However, renovating the inn doesn't come cheap, so she accepts a loan from a mysterious tycoon who demands payment by the end of the month. Meet a colorful cast of characters as Elinor welcomes visitors to her new inn and recruits villagers and employees. Meanwhile, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hidden Art of Innkeeping.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

70% User Score Based on 454 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 4 reviews

Guide young Finley through his first weeks at a provincial hospital. He is on fire for his apprenticeship as an internist. But a lot of pressure makes Finley's life difficult and our gameplay challenging. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fall of Porcupine.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

69% User Score Based on 630 reviews

Alchemy Garden is a sandbox game that mixes gardening, alchemy and exploration mechanics. Feel free to explore this little world and find new recipes or components, brew potions and be creative designing your own garden! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alchemy Garden.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

68% User Score Based on 213 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 7 reviews

Cast away on an island paradise complete with a cast of friendly frogs. Enjoy sandbox island life and explore at your own pace, solving sticky situations for your new friends and trading your way to fixing your ship! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Time on Frog Island.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

78% User Score Based on 7,374 reviews

Critic Score 45%Based on 1 reviews

Set during the fall of the Eastern Bloc,travel through each of the socialist fraternal states while maintaining a spluttering 2-stroke car. Jalopy looks to replicate the wild yet philosophical voice of the road found in the great literary experiences such as Robert M. Pirsig's Zen & the Art of Motorcycle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jalopy.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music

60% User Score Based on 141 reviews

You are tasked with taking care of the old Lighthouse in a small island. Repair it's broken parts, hunt for food to get by, gather materials to craft stuff to help you along your journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lighthouse Keeper.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

87% User Score Based on 1,194 reviews

Critic Score 64%Based on 22 reviews

Spirit of the North is a single-player 3rd-person adventure game inspired by the breathtaking and mysterious landscapes of Iceland. The story takes root from various pieces of Nordic folklore. The game is unique in that it purposefully has no dialog or narrative. Players must breathe in their surroundings to solve various puzzles and speculate the meaning of a lost ancient civilization. Play as an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spirit of the North.