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Looking for games like Indie GameDev Sim? Here are top casual platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Garlic Builder, Carefully Stamped or Ship, Inc..

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  1. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    94% User Score Based on 104 reviews

    Garlic Builder is a unique building game. As the new builder of the Garlic Family, can you inherit your father's building hammer, take various orders, follow the blueprint, or use your imagination to fulfill the strange needs of your customers? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Garlic Builder.

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  2. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    47% User Score Based on 126 reviews

    Welcome to the world of cozy correspondence, where you are a postcard designer! Carefully Stamped is a wholesome postcard-making sandbox game where you take on the charming job of a postcard designer. Craft delightful cards, decorate with adorable stickers, write sweet notes, and match the perfect stamp—all while enjoying relaxing tunes and satisfying vibes. Whether you’re creating personalize… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carefully Stamped.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 1,235 reviews

    Run a wholesome shipping business! Ship, Inc. is a cozy wholesome job simulator where you are a packaging employee in a cargo shipment company. Follow the shipment orders, choose package size, and prepare parcels. Upgrade your office, deliver orders safely and quickly! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ship, Inc..

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  4. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 130 reviews

    Build a vending machine empire in this cozy idle sim! Manage staff, decorate locations, and watch your business thrive. Play actively or let it run passively in the background with relaxing music to enjoy while you work or unwind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vending Dokan!: Kozy Kiosk.

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  5. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    88% User Score Based on 350 reviews

    Happy Sheepies is a relaxing sheep farming game that includes some Crafting and Business Management elements with its simple Drag & Drop gameplay. Meet the needs of your sheepies, craft and sell your products, and grow your business! RELAX BY TAKING CARE OF YOUR SHEEPIESSheep are your most valuable asset. Harvest crops to feed them! Keep your sheep happy and they will give you milk, wool… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Happy Sheepies.

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  6. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 5,519 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 7 reviews

    Experience the joy of running your own cozy small business: Create stickers, pack orders and hear your customers’ stories. Time to build the cutest shop on the internet! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sticky Business.

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  7. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    93% User Score Based on 1,314 reviews

    The team that created the original Incredible Machine is bringing all of the Rube Goldberg craziness to the modern age. Solve puzzles involving ridiculous chain reactions full of hamster motors, trampolines, alligators, cats, and so much more. Everything you loved about the original game is back and improved with a new physics engine, high definition art, new parts, and even online multiplayer. T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Contraption Maker.

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  8. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    98% User Score Based on 2,498 reviews

    Paint on any surfaces with numerous tools in Creative Space — a free sandbox version of SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator. Create masterpieces, complete commissions, and decorate your studio in the most advanced artist sim! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SuchArt: Creative Space.

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  9. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    99% User Score Based on 669 reviews

    Trumpets in bottoms, horses with human faces, great gilded lettering framed by angels and lilies - nobody has vision like a medieval artist. Hey, that's you! Welcome to your very own illuminated manuscript workshop, the Scriptorium - a cozy, relaxing creative space with no timers and no pressure. Create your own character in Story Mode, and take commissions from prestigious patrons in a kingdom ov… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts.

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  10. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    94% User Score Based on 122 reviews

    Step into your own little perfume workshop, where every bottle tells a story. Mix fragrant essences, design beautiful bottles, and share your creations with curious customers who are searching for scents that match their mood. As your atelier grows, decorate your space, unlock new recipes, and build your reputation in the gentle art of fragrance. Cozy CraftingChoose from a wide library of essences… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Perfume Atelier.

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  11. In Tiny Company, you are the owner of a cozy little shop that specializes in creating custom terrariums. But unlike most stores, your clients are not people — they’re the actual future inhabitants of the terrariums! From ants and beetles to snakes, geckos, mantises, snails, and more, each visitor arrives with a specific vision for their terrarium dream home, and it’s your job to bring it to life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Company.

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  13. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    73% User Score Based on 430 reviews

    Dream House is the build mode of the life simulation game called Vivaland, where you can construct and furnish your dream home. Play solo or with friends in co-op mode. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vivaland: Dream House.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 2,175 reviews

    A hostile interpretation of the immersive sim, where nothing is planned, and everything works If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mosa Lina.

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  15. 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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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    77% User Score Based on 1,008 reviews

    ACTION SANDBOX is a sandbox game that focuses on action. Creation can be created using the provided kinetic materials. Control the creation and complete the goal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ACTION SANDBOX.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 426 reviews

    Build, cable, and automate. Assemble racks, servers, and switches, connect enough capacity for each app, earn money from processed data, and unlock gear and bigger customers with XP and reputation. Follow colored data packets as your center comes to life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Data Center.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 826 reviews

    Build rooms, gardens, and camper vans with 1,100+ objects and the ability to make your own furniture from scratch. Learn with gentle design requests, then relax and create at your own pace. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MakeRoom.

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  19. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    80% User Score Based on 122 reviews

    Unbox the Room is a relaxing simulator where you play as an interior designer helping clients move into their new homes. Unbox and arrange their belongings to create a cozy space, placing everything just right — from the smallest cup to the largest sofa. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unbox the Room.

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  21. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    73% User Score Based on 73 reviews

    Renovate your Zoo! In Zoo Simulator, one of your first tasks will be to restore the zoo. You will have to put a lot of effort into cleaning neglected alleys and damaged places for your future animals. To do this, you will be using a lot of tools such as welders and water washers. Remember - hard work can result in a crowd of delighted visitors!Various species of animals There is no Zoo without the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zoo Simulator.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 666 reviews

    JOIN OUR TWITTER JOIN OUR DISCORD About the GameRise of Gun A simulator of a weapons store in a world overrun by zombies after a global epidemic. The entire world is enveloped in darkness, but humans have not given up and are fighting to the end. After losing his family, the main character sets out in search of survivors in despair. The journey was difficult, but he was able to find a wonderf… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise of Gun.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, graphics
    86% User Score Based on 346 reviews

    Modbox is a VR multiplayer sandbox game - create your own game experiences to play and share with others If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Modbox.

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  24. 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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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 5,451 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 3 reviews

    Parkitect is a business simulation game that charges you with the construction and management of theme parks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Parkitect.

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  26. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    87% User Score Based on 3,376 reviews

    My Dream Setup is a simulation game about building the room you've always dreamed of. A huge selection of furniture, computers and their accessories, posters, pictures, plants, and other interior details await you. Try all of them and create your dream setup. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Dream Setup.

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  27. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    74% User Score Based on 81 reviews

    'PlataGO! Super Platform Game Maker' is the fastest, easiest way to make platform games. Suitable for all ages, PlataGO! is a versatile yet simple drag and drop tool, that can be enjoyed by creative game-makers of all ages. The only limit is your imagination! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PlataGO! Super Platform Game Maker.

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  28. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 11,499 reviews

    Stacklands is a village builder where you stack cards to collect food, build structures, and fight creatures. For example, dragging a Villager card on top of a Berry Bush card will spawn Berry cards which the villagers can eat to survive. Play your cards right and expand your village! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stacklands.

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  29. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    93% User Score Based on 320 reviews

    The pleasure of assembling, admiring, and interacting with your own Dioramas collection, without ever losing a piece. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Diorama Builder.

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  30. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 551 reviews

    Espresso Tycoon - a coffee shop simulator. Create your brand, decorate the coffee shop, manage your employees, and take care of your customers. Use the 3D coffee editor to create coffee recipes, order supplies, and collect rating points. Build the whole coffee business and complete all the missions! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Espresso Tycoon.

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  31. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 377 reviews

    Build and Manage your own arcade. Pick the best cabinets, creating your own machines, hire and fire staff, plan and manage your venues and try not to blow everything up! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcade Tycoon.

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  32. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 81,076 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    House Flipper is a unique chance to become the one-man renovating crew. You've got to earn it around here before you purchase your first property. No worries though! Luckily, there's plenty of work at your fingertips! Take job offers from nearby residents to clean up, paint walls, install heaters, showers, and air conditioners, or even furnish their whole property! Once the grateful clients pay yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to House Flipper.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    You've just inherited your Grandpa's quaint typewriter store... but, there's a twist: you need to revamp this business for the modern world through custom keyboard designing! It's now your job to turn boards into coins. Design the keyboard of your dreams down to the individual key; apply skins, swap to custom key caps, mix in symbols, perfect your lighting & challenge your imagination. Can … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Capslock.

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  34. Sweet Toy Simulator: Build Your Colorful Toy & Candy Shop! Ready to open your dream toy and candy store? In Sweet Toy Simulator, stock your shelves, delight your customers, grow your business, and become the owner of the sweetest shop! Join our community on Discord! Be the first to get updates, share your ideas, ask questions, and connect with fellow Sweet Toy Simulator fans! Let’s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sweet Toys Simulator.

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  35. 52%Game Brain Score
    73% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Merge elements to discover new ones ! Through challenges, use the given elements to craft transitional elements to reach given objective. Or use sandbox mode to freely craft items together and maybe succeed to create rare items, and to discover everything. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alchemistry.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 473 reviews

    Cellar Keeper is a cozy single-player organizing simulator where you sort 2,448 scattered bottles throughout a forgotten cellar. Return every bottle to its proper shelf, organize collections by type, unlock helpful abilities, and restore perfect order as efficiently as possible. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cellar Keeper.

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  37. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 255 reviews

    Exotica 2: Pet Shop Simulator is a cozy management game where you design and run your own exotic pet shop. Care for over 70 animals, raise babies, breed rare color variants, customize your store, and manage customers and staff. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exotica 2: Pet Shop Simulator.

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  38. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    97% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    Coffie Simulator is a coffee simulator game. Run your own café, serve 500+ unique customers, and master the art of coffee-making! Customize, upgrade, and manage your shop while handling orders with precision. Every choice matters—your reputation shapes the experience. Can you succeed? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coffie Simulator.

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  39. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 6,315 reviews

    Includes: Sonic decorative statue Shadow decorative statue Interactive display grabber machine Sonic, Tails and Shadow staff outfits Exclusive gift shop item Sonic, Tails and Shadow children's onesies Exclusive gift shop item Sonic and Shadow plushies 2 Sonic level themed floor patterns 1 Sonic level themed wallpaper If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Two Point Museum.

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  40. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 239 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.

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  41. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, graphics
    76% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    Grocery Store Tycoon - First Store allows players to take their first steps as a store owner by managing and expanding their very first shop. Start with a small store, optimize its layout, stock shelves efficiently, and serve customers to grow your business. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grocery Store Tycoon - First Store.

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  42. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    72% User Score Based on 1,130 reviews

    A combination of a job simulator & hidden object game. In a top-down table, you are an officer who oversees the lost items in an airport. Organize those items and distribute them to people who lost their belongings. Upgrade your office, manage requests, and more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost But Found.

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  43. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    73% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    Dive into the vibrant world of aquatic retail with Aquatic Store Simulator! Take on the challenge of managing your underwater-themed supermarket, blending business management with the beauty of marine life. Stock shelves with exotic fish, decorations, set prices, take payments and maintain aquariums. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aquatic Store Simulator.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    90% User Score Based on 590 reviews

    Smack Studio is a sandbox platform fighting game with built-in creation tools for characters and stages. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Smack Studio.

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  45. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    97% User Score Based on 34,160 reviews

    Open your own local game store. Stock shelves with the latest booster packs, or crack them and collect the cards for yourself. Set your own prices, hire staff, host events, and expand your card shop. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TCG Card Shop Simulator.

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  46. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    59% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    Manage your own tiny house building company in this open-world adventure. Create unique homes for clients, discover varied landscapes, and deliver your creations across the island. Upgrade your business, navigate picturesque routes, and immerse yourself in beautiful scenery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny House Simulator.

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  47. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    54% User Score Based on 65 reviews

    Embark on an exciting journey in Hotel Owner Simulator, where you start with a small, old hotel and turn it into a luxury resort empire. Manage your hotel by designing every part of the rooms—from wall colors to the size and shape of each room. You have full control! Talk to your guests, keep them happy, and watch your hotel become more popular. Manage your hotel business empire and watch it thr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hotel Owner Simulator.

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  48. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 2,859 reviews

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

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  49. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 652 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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