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Looking for games like Life of a Developer? Here are top simulation recommendations with a anime focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Silent Still, Disco Simulator or Blacksmith Shop Simulator.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    53% User Score Based on 173 reviews

    Silent Still is a short first-person psychological horror game about sleep paralysis. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Still.

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  2. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    87% User Score Based on 79 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Disco Simulator is a game where you play the role of the owner and manager of a music club. Buy equipment, sound system, lighting and decide on the appearance of your club. Make money on party people and have fun with them! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disco Simulator.

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  3. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    74% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Run your own blacksmith shop in this immersive simulation game! Craft and sell swords, shields, armor, and more to satisfy your customers, earn profits, and expand your business. Manage your forge with a dynamic day-night cycle and become a legendary blacksmith! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blacksmith Shop Simulator.

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  4. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    What if dancing could save the world? In Dance Magic, it can. What if scientists invented a brand new form of biological energy able to convert dancing moves to real power? Then the fate of the whole human race would depend on the most skilled dancer’s will. Do not let this energy be used for destruction! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dance Magic.

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  5. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    68% User Score Based on 595 reviews

    Superhero Simulator is an open-world superhero game where you fight villains and save lives! But being a hero isn’t free! You’ll need to work, pay rent, and survive. Can you handle both sides of the superhero life? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Superhero Simulator.

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  6. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    95% User Score Based on 747 reviews

    Step into the chaotic 24/7 lifestyle of a hotel owner as you design and build grand hotels across the globe. Juggle the increasingly elaborate demands of disorderly guests, logistical nightmares and unexpected obstacles in Hotel Architect, the ultimate hotel construction and tycoon management game.Demonstrate your creative freedom as you build your hotel from the ground up taking your initial step… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hotel Architect.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    80% User Score Based on 1,288 reviews

    World's Dawn is a colorful life and social sim set in a sleepy seaside village. Inspired by the Harvest Moon series, it features vibrant top-down graphics, a huge cast of characters to meet and befriend, and 30+ hours of gameplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World's Dawn.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 650 reviews

    About the developerHi! I'm Shaun, the solo developer of Lyca and creator of Syphono4! My goal is to release small, fun and affordable games like Lyca every few months. Please join my newsletter so you can stay in the loop about my projects! About the Game Lyca is a small, relaxing, incremental game about a magical wolf restoring a barren wasteland into a lush meadow. Run freely through th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lyca.

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  10. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 287 reviews

    Welcome to the world of Unbridled: That Horse Game - a unique horse game simulator that gives you the freedom to make your own choices and shape your own destiny. As an Early Access title, we value player feedback and are actively working to expand and improve the game with your support. Horse Creator: Design your dream horse with an incredibly detailed creation system, allowing you to custo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unbridled: That Horse Game.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 515 reviews

    Froggy Disco is in the trailer for Croakoloco (linked below) Purchase link Frog Crossing is still looking for a home. Comment on this post or email me to let me know you used it! [email protected] If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Croakoloco.

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  12. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 202 reviews
    Critic Score 59%Based on 9 reviews

    A sidescrolling stunt game, based on Pumped BMX 2 for mobile platforms, Pumped BMX+ is retooled for consoles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pumped BMX+.

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  13. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 578 reviews

    Young Thomas has just moved into his new house; his parents snapping up the deal for the property without realising its dark past. Thomas finds a cassette player with a tape left inside along with a much needed flashlight. As darkness falls, he soon realises he is not alone within the room. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boogeyman.

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  14. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    75% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Welcome to Heavenly Acres! An ancient sage has given you farmland after the ship you were was destroyed.It is ripe with nutrients to grow all your own crops and raise your own animals and monsters!Pursue sovereignty or just lay back and enjoy the land peacefully!- Story:A storm is brewing!Kuan Hakkai, the ruler of Heavenly Acres has vanished creating a vacuum of power and corruption from his prev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to De'Vine: Heavenly Acres.

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  16. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    83% User Score Based on 2,083 reviews

    An incremental game where you must make $1,000,000 to escape! Throw darts, drop pachinko balls, play scratch-off tickets, unlock automation, and discover powerful synergies as each new game affects all the others! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fortune Mill.

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  17. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 331 reviews

    Welcome to Midori no Kaori, a relaxing cozy game that allows you to create your own Japanese shop and manage customers. There are no winners or losers here, just unleash your creativity and enjoy a unique experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midori no Kaori.

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  18. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 894 reviews

    Make space in yourself for both your belongings and your own journey of discovery, all in one cozy van. In Camper Van: Make It Home, you’ll use block organization puzzles and interior design to customize your camper van into a dream home-on-wheels. Play around with each of your decoration items to discover their surprises and possibilities as you discover your own. ⋆˙⟡ Zen Puzzles ⟡˙⋆Feel the sati… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Camper Van: Make it Home.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 185 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 6 reviews

    Twinkleby is a cozy decoration game where you map out an archipelago of floating islands and build dioramas for a society of spacefaring Neighbours. Expand your collection, discover antique secrets, decorate, and when you change your mind – evict everyone and throw their furniture into space If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Twinkleby.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 1,287 reviews

    UPDATES & ANNOUNCEMENTSWanna know about our development progress or future updates? Join our community and chat with us! Got issues like black screens, crashes, display problems, or save errors? Check the discussions for solutions. Thanks for all your support! About the GameTiny Pasture is your charming little farm simulator that cozies up at the bottom of your screen, keeping you compa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Pasture.

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  21. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 77 reviews

    Step into the tangled mind of a dementia patient as he visits the house of his late grandpa, who also suffered from the ethereal embrace of dementia. Witness your perception warp, gravity surrender its grasp and the very essence of space and time tumble into a puzzling dance as your advancing dementia twists your reality into the unfamiliar. Pre-Dementia Play through 6 levels and acquaint yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Andarin Weppes: Pre-Dementia.

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  22. 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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  23. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    76% User Score Based on 211 reviews

    In this cozy farming game, you have to run your own farm shop. Take care of your animals and your farm, sell your goods to the cute Forest Folk, upgrade the island and fulfill small orders from the Harmony Tree to fill the island with life again. Take care of your animals and your farm, sell your goods to the cute Forest Folk, upgrade your farm and fulfill small orders from the Harmony Tree to fil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sugardew Island - Your cozy farm shop.

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  24. 39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    39% User Score Based on 430 reviews

    Have you ever wanted to be a toy tinker? This is a unique chance to become one! Repair toys and start your toy-museums to make everyone happy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toy Tinker Simulator.

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  25. 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.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    68% User Score Based on 332 reviews

    Urban Tale is a realistic, vibrant and unique RPG that will allow you to fulfil your dreams, and pursue your most wanted goals in life. You start from scratch, having nothing in the big city where you can meet a lot of people, that can help you throughout your adventure. Your goal is to survive and succeed in life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Urban Tale.

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  28. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    81% User Score Based on 258 reviews

    Neon lights, palm trees, synthwave, chrome robot women, speeding 80s supercars... Welcome to Retrowave World!You're driving your 80s supercar, you stop on the side of the road, you get out of your car, you stay standing, your elbow leaning on the door of your car, the breeze of the wind blows in your hair, the smoke from your cigarette rises and scatters towards the sky as you watch this sunset th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retrowave World.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    98% User Score Based on 434 reviews

    Working as a convenience store clerk, you need to ring up purchases, clean the store, keep track of stock inventory, warm up bentos, make ice creams. Use your wage to furnish your home and raise Meowjiro. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meowjiro.

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  30. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay
    86% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Stranded Sails - Prologue takes place one day before you hoist the colour to the main journey. You can try out all features like decorating, farming and exploring and see if the sea is calling for you! Explore the whole island and every corner and decide if you want to join us on the cursed islands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stranded Sails - Prologue.

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  31. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    48% User Score Based on 446 reviews

    Have you ever thought or imagined how our world would look like after an apocalyptic event? What would we do if some of us were to survive? What world would we live in and what challenges would we face? The Withering" is a modern world post apocalyptic survival horror simulator in development. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Withering.

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  32. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    79% User Score Based on 111 reviews

    Malzbie’s Pinball Collection presents pinball tables in the style of the 1990s. Completely physically calculated gaming features, realistic graphics, stunning sounds and the animated dot matrix display give the feeling of the good old days back to you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Malzbie's Pinball Collection.

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  33. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    67% User Score Based on 311 reviews

    Gladiator School is a Tycoon-style simulation game. Run your own school for gladiators. Manage and command them to train hard. Arrange battles and watch them fight in the arena. Keep a close eye on them, make sure they are loyal or they might rise up against their master. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gladiator School.

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  34. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 646 reviews

    Be Flint, who is doing his best to keep his grandma's park up and running and make it a place for the campers to enjoy. Learn the camper's wishes and build whatever their hearts desire to attract even more quirky characters and look forward to whimsical conversations and quests. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haven Park.

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  35. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    79% User Score Based on 256 reviews

    Check out some of Jack's first jobs in this prologue before playing the full game. From the creators of Thief Simulator. Every house can be robbed. Just get the right tools and wait for the right time! Meet interesting characters doing shady jobs. KEY FEATURES IN THE PROLOGUE: - explore the first small town from the American Theft 80s - steal from houses, trailers or gas stations - finish… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to American Theft 80s: Prologue.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    83% User Score Based on 415 reviews

    Little Lives is a life-sim game. Balance your time between your career, education and relationships as you explore the town of Littleton. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Lives.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    83% User Score Based on 118 reviews

    A thrilling first-person action-stealth game. Play as Dana, the inventor thief, and use your gadgets to fulfill your task; retrieving a special artifact from a private art collection in a mysterious palazzo. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Exhibited.

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  38. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 993 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 2 reviews

    Set out on an emotional journey through the bittersweet lives of two people where memories come alive and time bends to your will. Lose yourself in moments of happiness and overcome every hardship as you relive your life’s story. A story of joy and sorrow. A simple story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arise: A Simple Story.

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  39. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    71% User Score Based on 178 reviews

    ** **"Fortunately, you’re god! Or at least, you’re basically god. I doubt the Mims can tell the difference. This means that on top of being in charge of RTS-like defense and expansion,... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mims Beginning.

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  40. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 2,254 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

    Cook, Serve, Delicious! 2!! is the massive sequel to the surprise best selling original, one of the few games that gives players complete control on how they want to build their restaurant. CSD 2 is a 60+ hour experience as you build your restaurant from a roach infested eatery to a World Class Platinum Star experience by either running your own restaurant or branching out as a chef for hire, wher… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cook, Serve, Delicious! 2!!.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 1,670 reviews

    Create your own marble races, runs & machines! Decorate tracks & environments to your likings and fabricate unique experiences and share them with the world. Marble World is a 3D physics simulator sandbox with marbles! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marble World.

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  42. 37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    37% User Score Based on 164 reviews

    Hyper color ball is a casual, difficult game. The game-play mechanics are based on testing your focus and dexterity skills. With a fast paced, upbeat soundtrack and a strong vibrant colours. Hyper color ball makes for a fantastic party game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyper color ball.

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  43. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 1,623 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 27 reviews

    A deep, interactive adventure about love and loss, beautifully depicted and offering an intense cinematic experience. What would you do to save the one you love? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Day of June.

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  44. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    78% User Score Based on 460 reviews

    Insurmountable is a strategic adventure game with roguelike elements, in which you have to overcome a dangerous randomly generated mountain. Confront the differing terrains as a lonely mountaineer and make your way through Ice, Snow and Stone. Use items to keep up your steadily sinking stats, while making your way up and down the insurmountable heights. The dynamic and ever-changing weather system… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Insurmountable.

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  45. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 1,790 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 5 reviews

    Build the hotel of your dreams! You’ll welcome guests from all over the world. Use your starting cash to rebuild and furnish as many rooms as possible. Create a place that smacks the golden age, a new exclusive hotel. Get that 5-star review! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hotel Renovator.

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  46. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    79% User Score Based on 305 reviews

    After jumping through a wormhole and landing onto this forsaken planet far from home, you are standing in front of a huge interstellar Casino where everyone plays air hockey for a living! Plug your Oculus Rift (or not!) and master the finest Shufflepucking techniques! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shufflepuck Cantina Deluxe.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    60% User Score Based on 151 reviews

    Made with love, "Over The Void" is an experience, an exploration of a strange, beautiful and sometimes psychedelic universe. An original 3D platformer in which you will rediscover the art of wandering... Each level is a unique universe to explore, but they all have a common point: the VOID. To get through each of them, you will have to find a way to open the doors which are over the void! Use the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Over The Void.

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  48. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    56% User Score Based on 614 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 13 reviews

    Manage your escape from an onslaught of walkers in this cross-over between the time management escape game The Escapists and the blockbuster zombie franchise The Walking Dead. Using the retro graphical style of The Escapists, the game gives you control of Rick Grimes as he tries to secure the safety of a number of familiar characters by seeking out a safe escape route from each area, fending off t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Escapists: The Walking Dead.

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  49. Step into the life of an insurance agent and experience the rhythm of work, routine, and downtime in a first-person simulation. Complete office responsibilities during the day, move between different locations, interact with your surroundings, and enjoy a more relaxed side of city life after hours. In Insurance Agent Simulator, your day is built around practical office tasks such as sorting files… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Insurance Agent Simulator.

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  50. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    87% User Score Based on 307 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 6 reviews

    From the makers of Road 96 comes a groundbreaking narrative adventure. Your choices shape the story for other players! Follow in your friends’ footsteps, face the consequences of their actions and choose the fate of this plasticpunk world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tides of Tomorrow.

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