Games like Letters from the Springs

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.

Build a tavern worth coming back toStart with a humble roadside plot and turn it into a warm, thriving medieval tavern, alone or together with up to three friends online. Raise the walls, shape the rooms, furnish every corner, cook meals by hand, brew and age your own drinks, welcome travelers through the door, and slowly transform a modest inn into the beating heart of the valley. Every table y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HearthFall.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story

94% User Score Based on 429 reviews

Farm to Table is a farming and restaurant management sim where you build a restaurant from scratch and grow food in the backyard. Explore a colourful island where you can grow and gather food, raise animals, go fishing, produce better food with machines and cook delicious recipes for your hungry guests! Build and customise your dream place, hire staff and grow your organic business into a 5-star r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Farm to Table.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

91% User Score Based on 74 reviews

Welcome to the spirit world! You might not remember how you got here, but don’t worry—Alan, the cutest (and grumpiest) poultry-geist, has a plan! In this farm-to-table cooking game help Alan restore a rundown Japanese restaurant, serve delicious meals, harvest fresh crops, and prepare special ingredients to meet all your customers’ needs.   Manage Your Restaurant: Choose the menu that you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kokoro Kitchen.

You inherit more than a weathered inn. You inherit an entire island that the world has slowly forgotten. While training at a knight academy, the protagonist learns that the island once cared for by their grandparents will soon be claimed by the Empire. To protect a treasured childhood memory and choose a future of their own, they set sail for the abandoned shore. Bring a Daily Rhythm Back … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cinderisle.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

89% User Score Based on 9,205 reviews

You are an innkeeper, on a journey to transform a run-down inn into a bustling social space. Brew your own beer, run a farm, explore the world, and build relationships with your customers to create your own fantasy tavern! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Travellers Rest.

The old world is long gone. In 2046, grass has begun to grow between the ruins again. People are slowly returning to abandoned land, rebuilding their lives among broken streets and forgotten buildings. You arrive in a small town that is only just beginning to recover, and take over a diner that has been quiet for far too long. From cleaning up the yard and tending a small field to cooking your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Wasteland Diner.

You've always understood themYou work nine to five. You always have. And for as long as you can remember, you've been able to understand animals when they speak — a small, inexplicable thing you've never told anyone. One evening, on the way home, you find a café in the woods that shouldn't be there. By morning, you're its keeper. The animals come for the coffee. They keep coming back because… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to memory cafe.

This isn’t a regular farming sim. Instead of clicking through UI and pressing buttons to do chores, you type to bring your cozy life to life. Gather, fish, cook, run your restaurant, make friends—everything runs on typing. The steady rhythm of your keystrokes pulls you into flow before you even notice, and suddenly time just… disappears. All that’s left is calm and that satisfying sense of progre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Typing Valley.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

63% User Score Based on 32 reviews

Welcome to Puppy Park! Nestled in a peaceful countryside setting, Puppy Park invites you to run your very own tiny dog hotel. Spend 20–30 minutes each day caring for adorable pups of all breeds and personalities, building bonds and growing your reputation one wagging tail at a time. Daily Care & Connection Every day, new dogs arrive with their unique natures and needs. Your job is t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Puppy Park.

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.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

97% User Score Based on 479 reviews

Cinnabunny is a cute couch co-hop game focused on running a bakery and living in a village with fellow buns. Drawing inspiration from games like Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley, Cinnabunny is meant to be a relaxing, cozy experience designed for gamers and non-gamers alike. It can be played locally by one or two players. StoryOh no! Your cute, hoppy bun family is fighting a nasty drought. The… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cinnabunny.

About This GameBrain Bistro is a relaxing simulation game that combines restaurant management, guest stories, and brain-teasing mini-games. Choose a city from the world map and open a small restaurant of your own. Guests will arrive throughout the day, bringing different challenges during ordering, cooking, and checkout. Observation, memory, calculation, reaction, logic, sound, and spatial reason… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brain Bistro.

What I miss most when I grow up is not how far I have traveled, but the days of running around in the yard and waiting by the stove in my childhood. Memory FarmA healing farming and management mobile game set in the 1970s and 1980s, bringing you back to the slow-paced life of your childhood.Manage Your FarmlandExperience spring plowing and autumn harvests, and listen to the chirping of cicadas on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Memory Farm.

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.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

92% User Score Based on 411 reviews

A charming 2.5D farming RPG sim with unique mechanics like pet-assisted gathering and combat, animal auctioning and breeding, buying more homes, and a magnifying glass and compost system. Explore a bustling world, make friends, marry, have children, play mini-games, and attend festivals. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cornucopia.

A cozy hot dog cart game about simple work, satisfying routines, and strange regulars. The Regular is a relaxing first-person hot dog making game where you run your own little street cart, prepare orders by hand, manage your supplies, decorate your stand, and settle into the calm rhythm of serving customers one hot dog at a time. Open the cart, stock your buns and hot dogs, listen carefully,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Regular: Same Dog Every Time.

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.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

97% User Score Based on 175 reviews

Run a diner on the last island in the world after the destruction of humankind! For the cute animals and robots that survived, cook delicious food, run a farm, explore the forest, and create the best diner! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World End Diner.

A Healer's Almanac is a cozy pixel-art life sim inspired by traditional Chinese medicine. Settle into a Chinese-inspired mountain valley, take up the work of a village healer, and build a life around observation, cultivation, and care. Days unfold at a gentle pace. Grow medicinal herbs, forage through the changing seasons, craft remedies, deepen friendships, and help a close-knit community flouri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Healer's Almanac.

The village is where you prepare. The royal market is where every choice is tested. In Royal Farm, the king announces each market in advance. It may be a regular market day or a themed festival with objectives of its own. Read the announcement, set your priorities, and use the days before the market opens wisely. A successful stall begins long before the first customer arrives. Plan Around th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Royal Farm.

Run a cozy seaside chocolate boutique! Weigh, melt, and craft handmade treats for your colorful customers, experiment with new recipes, meet locals, grow your chocolate brand, and settle into life in Sunset Town. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunset Artisan Chocolate.

Serve drinks, survive ridiculous guests, upgrade your bars, and buy out rival moguls — solo or in co-op — in a chill bar empire game where every shift ends in progress. Survive Ridiculous Guests Your customers are more than walking orders. Some leave generous tips. Some steal your coins. Some fall asleep on the counter and block your lane. Some jump onto the bar and dance until every incoming drin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Busy Bar - World Tour.

Welcome to Camp Manager Simulator — the ultimate camping business experience! Have you ever dreamed of running your own campground? In Camp Manager Simulator, you start small, managing a modest patch of land, and slowly grow it into a bustling outdoor paradise. From pitching the very first tents to developing large-scale facilities, every decision you make shapes the future of your campsite. Your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Camp Manager Simulator.

Isle of Food is a VR cooking and exploration game set on a tropical island, where every ingredient begins in the open world. You hunt, fish, gather and grow what you need, then prepare dishes using natural hands-on VR cooking. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Isle of Food.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay

75% User Score Based on 28 reviews

After crash landing on a mysterious planet, you awaken to find yourself far from home and surrounded by vibrant, strange wildlife. With nothing but a rickety farmhouse and a handful of clues, it’s up to you to rebuild, explore, and discover the secrets of this cosmic world. Befriend the quirky inhabitants, uncover the truth behind your arrival, and help the Critterlings thrive as you create a new … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Coop.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

88% User Score Based on 213 reviews

Run a milk tea shop with up to 8 players in co-op. Craft drinks by hand, design menus and prices, place equipment, decorate your shop, handle customer flow and delivery platforms—and build your ultimate milk tea empire. Have you ever dreamed of owning your milk tea shop? In Boba Cafe Simulator – Reborn as the Manager of Bingbao, you and your friends become business partners, embarking on a cozy ye… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boba Cafe Simulator.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

96% User Score Based on 213 reviews

Build and manage your cute cozy cafe while working studying or streaming. Farming and serving delicious dishes to adorable animal customer in your cafe on the bottom of your screen, all while you're working on other tasks and enjoying your day. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Not Monday Cafe.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

98% User Score Based on 498 reviews

Run a bathhouse visited by animals! Animal Spa is a relaxing simulation game that you can enjoy while doing other tasks, as it sits at the bottom of your screen. Place baths with different temperatures and rest areas to help a variety of animal friends unwind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maltese's Fluffy Onsen.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

83% User Score Based on 179 reviews

Includes: Base game “Breeze of the Sea” DLC Dragon Song Tavern invites you into the enchanting story of two adventurous siblings: the sister Gracie, a warrior, and the brother Elio, a bard. After impulsively buying a seaside tavern in a coastal trading town, you discover a baby dragon and decide to run the tavern together, forming bonds with new friends and the town's residents. You’ll grow crops,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Song Tavern: Cozy & Adventurous.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

90% User Score Based on 524 reviews

Manage your very own Witchcraft Shop. This is a job simulator game where you brew potions for your customers, collect oddities, grow flowers in your garden, upgrade your alchemy station, and thrive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witchy Business.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

92% User Score Based on 203 reviews

https://store.steampowered.com/widget/3417120/ A place to unwind, mix drinks, and serve warm meals to charming guests—whether in fullscreen or tucked neatly at the bottom of your screen as you go about your day. Keep your bar stocked, set the perfect table, and welcome your guests with care. After all, the heart of a great bar is the people inside it. Hire staff to keep things runni… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lakeside Bar.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

78% User Score Based on 766 reviews

Critic Score 59%Based on 2 reviews

Stranded Sails is an open world farming adventure full of discoveries, quests and puzzles! Along with your crew you are ship-wrecked on a mysterious archipelago. Now it's up to you to secure your survival and solve the mysteries deep in the heart of the islands –and finally escape. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stranded Sails.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

84% User Score Based on 1,601 reviews

Restore an abandoned bakery and prepare pastries from farm to table! Grow fresh ingredients in the greenhouse, cook pastries & sweets in the kitchen and serve your baked goods to hungry... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lemon Cake.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story

89% User Score Based on 943 reviews

Winkeltje: The Little Shop is all about building, decorating, and running your own old-world fantasy shop. Buy low, sell high - from nails and apples to swords and alchemic love potions. Impress your customers, craft items, and be the master of your very own shop. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Winkeltje: The Little Shop.

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.

38%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

64% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Slime Farm is a CUUUUUTE game about nurturing, playing with, evolving and trading an array of magical slimes. You'll start with a small patch of land and a couple of basic slimes, but as you learn more about the diverse needs and quirky behaviors of your slimes, you'll unlock the secrets to breeding exotic and rare varieties. Whether you're a seasoned sim player or looking for a relaxing gam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slime Farm.

Welcome to spiritual THE WALKING ONSEN! Take a bathrobe, feel the warm spring water and get relaxed :) Step into a cozy, hand-drawn fairytale world where you run a unique Japanese Onsen built inside a giant, walking teapot. Clean and bathe cute spiritual guests, craft healing potions, and brew herbal teas. As spirits and forest souls travel from all over, your role is to keep the bathhouse warm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Walking Onsen.

Start Tiny, Grow Big: Transform a humble plot of land into a massive farming empire, one harvest at a time. Perfect Overlay Experience: Designed to sit seamlessly at the bottom of your screen. Watch your farm flourish while you work, browse, or play other games. Loyal Helpers: Hire automated assistants to do the heavy lifting. Upgrade them to boost their speed and maximize your profits. Unlo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Idle Farm.

Welcome to Cozy Farm, a relaxing farming and village-building simulation where a small piece of land can grow into a lively countryside village. Grow crops, raise animals, produce useful goods, sell what you make, expand your land, and shape your village exactly the way you want. There is no need to rush — build, farm, trade, and progress at your own pace. Start small and gradually grow your own… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cozy Farm.

Welcome to Tiny Town Market Simulator! Set in a miniature toy town that comes to life inside a magical dome, Tiny Town Market Simulator puts you in the shoes of a small merchant determined to grow his own shop into the most beloved market in town. Start from a humble stall and transform your business into a thriving success. Grow crops, raise animals, craft handmade goods, buy upgrades, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Town Market Simulator.

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.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

97% User Score Based on 1,316 reviews

Run the plant shop of your dreams in Leafy Corner, a cozy shop management game where you grow, sell, and care for real-life houseplants! Step into the role of a plant shop owner. Grow plants, serve your customers, and create a warm, inviting space filled with greenery and charm. Watch your plants grow over time, unfolding leaf by leaf as you care for them. Not everyone knows what they’re lookin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leafy Corner.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

92% User Score Based on 417 reviews

Palo Pori is a beautiful and peaceful village of artisans and tastemakers. Beyond the village’s protective wall, darkness has begun to stir. Ravenous monsters have claimed the land and threaten to sink their teeth into this final morsel of hope and happiness. Play as Panko, a young, talented chef, helping to run the local eatery. When Panko’s teacher goes missing, a mysterious visitor arrives with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beastro.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

96% User Score Based on 93 reviews

Roadmap About the GameReady to dive into a colorful, surprise-filled adventure? Run your very own restaurant in the bustling heart of Paris — the most visited city in the world. Soak in the authentic Parisian atmosphere, with Haussmann-style buildings and stunning views of the Eiffel Tower, while embracing the charm of French cuisine. Create seasonal menus, optimize your staff, and boost custo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Parisian Bistro Simulator.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

93% User Score Based on 18,284 reviews

G’Day! Get ready to start a new fair Dinkum life and build your new home out in the bush. Explore tropical eucalyptus forests, scorching deserts and cool billabongs on an Island inspired by the wild Australian outback. Take care of giant wombats, play with friends and get ready for a ripper time! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dinkum.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

83% User Score Based on 2,586 reviews

Critic Score 61%Based on 24 reviews

Welcome Home, Hobbit! – From the creative studio, Wētā Workshop, live the cosy life of a Hobbit in the wonderfully serene landscape of the Shire. Discover, decorate, and share in this idyllic corner of Middle-earth. Join friendly Hobbits and familiar faces awaiting your arrival in Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings™ Game. Create your own Hobbit as you set forth in Bywater. Though not ye… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of The Rings Game.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

80% User Score Based on 74 reviews

Run your dream ice cream shop in Ice Cream Simulator! Create delicious ice cream using a variety of ingredients, manage your business, hire staff, decorate your store, handle changing weather and different customers, and enjoy a relaxing first-person simulation experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ice Cream Simulator.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

89% User Score Based on 2,010 reviews

You are a young chef who has been given the task of reviving Le Sequoia, a once famous restaurant in White Ash harbor. Begin your new life in this beautiful seaside town, which was once a thriving tourist destination. Hunt, harvest, and shop for ingredients. Along the way, befriend fascinating locals and help revive the town as a tourist hotspot. Craft your culinary adventure in this opened-ended … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chef RPG.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

88% User Score Based on 4,890 reviews

You are in for a stunning mix of genres: a coop first-person fantasy tavern simulator in an open world, action, fishing, hunting, exploration, fun and diverse quests. And, of course, COOKING! Play solo or with friends and feed the entire world!The game unfolds in a cozy and beautiful fantasy world. Step into the role of the owner of an abandoned tavern. Work alone or together with your friends to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ale & Tale Tavern.