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Looking for games like Living Sim? Here are top open world simulation recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Denizen, Big Ambitions or Unemployment Simulator.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    81% User Score Based on 524 reviews

    Welcome to Cedar Shores Enter the bustling city of Cedar Shores and build your future! Apply for a job at a local business, open your own shop, and uncover new opportunities around every corner. Make Yourself at Home Choose from a variety of residences to make your own, from suburban houses to city apartments, and personalize every detail with your selection of furniture and finishes. Cli… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Denizen.

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  2. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 7,690 reviews

    Big Ambitions is a revolutionary role-playing business sim. Go from nothing to the biggest entrepreneur in New York by opening small businesses or slowly building huge corporations any way you like. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Big Ambitions.

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  3. Unemployment Simulator is a first-person life simulation game that immerses you in the challenging world of navigating life without a steady income. Set in a modern-day environment, this game puts you in the shoes of someone newly unemployed, where every decision you make could determine your survival. From managing your basic needs like food, hygiene, and sleep to engaging with the digital world … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unemployment Simulator.

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  4. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    84% User Score Based on 1,532 reviews

    Dive right into your career as owner of the newest store in town. Buy and sell the right articles. Build and design your store space. Manage your staff, and take good care of your customers. Plan the perfect marketing scheme, and become the most popular store. But the devil is in the detail. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King of Retail.

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  5. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    57% User Score Based on 58 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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  6. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    77% User Score Based on 633 reviews

    JOIN US ON KICKSTARTER About the Game Your story begins once you step off the bus that brought you to Pixelia. From there on, only your imagination can decide how things will go. Create your Pixelian's story on your own terms. Customize your character's appearance, buy or rent a property, and work your way up to the top. There is no limit to what you can become. You can choose to be a music… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to To Pixelia.

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  7. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    98% User Score Based on 1,672 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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  8. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization
    84% User Score Based on 96 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 oppor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Business Simulator 2026.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 13,221 reviews

    inZOI is a life simulation game where players step into the role of creators, shaping the world as they envision and witnessing the various stories that unfold. Through this immersive experience, we aim to inspire players to appreciate life as the profound gift it is—a journey that is filled with meaning at every turn. Step into diverse lives, brought to life with realistic graphics! inZOI fea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to inZOI.

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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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  11. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    89% User Score Based on 185 reviews

    This Grand Life 2 seeks to answer the question, "What would life be like as a ____ living in ____?" With a unique character preferences system and an inflation-driven economy, the game simulates the financial experience of different people in the modern world. Features Colony Sim-Style Management - Set priorities for your characters and watch them fulfill their desires. You mak… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This Grand Life 2.

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  13. Mall Manager Simulator: Prologue is a limited version of the full game to start running your local Mall now. Wishlist the full version to play the complete Mall Manager Simulator game. Step into the world of shopping and experience what it’s like to manage a real shopping mall! Mall Manager Simulator: Prologue gives you a chance to dive into the excitement of becoming a master of management. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MALL MANAGER SIMULATOR - PROLOGUE.

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  14. Survive in a Dopamine Packed Roguelike Life Simulation and Race to Conquer the World.Sometimes life comes down to a simple choice: Will you sell it… or will you use it? Gift Drop Machine: Life Simulator turns an ordinary gift vending machine into an unexpectedly fun survival challenge, offering a surprise-driven life simulation experience. Every item has its own impact, proving that even the small… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gift Drop Machine: Life Simulator.

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  15. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 2,119 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. Leve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Teddy's Haven - A Fantasy Inspired Shop Simulator.

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  16. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    96% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    Art Shop Simulator is a chill first-person game giving you the opportunity to unsleash your creativity. Join our community to get first hand news on updates and new features.  Dive into the world of art and express your creativity by crafting unique paintings. Use your imagination to create stunning artworks that will captivate your customers and give your shop the fame it deserves.  Tak… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Art Shop Simulator.

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  17. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 403 reviews

    MEET YOUR NEIGHBOURS About the GameYou’ve just moved into a new city. Your house’s a bit of a fixer-upper. You don’t know anyone yet. And somehow... that’s kind of exciting. Little Sim World is a 2D life sim made with love by an indie team who’ve always dreamed of building a cosy little world you could truly call your own. We surveyed over 10,000 hardcore sim fans to find out what they want… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Sim World.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 1,371 reviews

    Obenseuer is an urban survival RPG game, where you become a property manager of a rundown unfinished tenement building, in an isolated quarantine district of Obenseuer. Maintain and upgrade your tenement for rent, uncover the secrets of this infamous district and grow your wealth with. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Obenseuer.

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  19. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 448 reviews

    Hustle your way to the top as a train conductor in a city full of drug trade, cheap thrills, and luxury real estate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metro Sim Hustle.

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  20. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    After getting bail from the Intergalactic Police, you've been given a chance to earn your freedom. The catch? You must manage a space station on a distant, unknown planet. But this isn’t the freedom you’ve been dreaming of. You must check in daily through the station’s system and prove your worth to the authorities. Only by staying on top of your tasks can you hope to reclaim your independence. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien Market Simulator.

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  21. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 393 reviews

    After returning from war you claim your inheritance: Greenwood—a neglected realm on the brink of collapse. As its new Lord, you must guide your kingdom to greatness, not from a distant throne, but by walking its cobbled streets and verdant fields. In this third-person kingdom builder, you must raise your realm from rubble with a builder’s touch—every hall, heath, and castle wall crafted to your de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noble Legacy.

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  22. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 136 reviews

    Thanks to the Prologue, you will be able to experience the Mall Simulator entry-level content and features. Don't forget to add to your wishlist and follow us for the full version of the game. Mall Simulator is a chill first-person simulation where you will experience a giant mall tycoon with various stores that you run yourself. Design matters! Create the best design for your mall and manage … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mall Simulator: Prologue.

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  23. 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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  25. 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 63%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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  26. Market Street Tycoon Simulator invites you to establish, manage and grow your own supermarket. This adventure, which starts from scratch on colorful streets, can quickly turn you into the largest supermarket chain in your neighborhood. But remember, success depends on your decisions, planning skills and entrepreneurial spirit. You start the game by opening a small shop. You choose the name, d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Market Street Tycoon Simulator.

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  27. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    82% User Score Based on 85 reviews

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

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  28. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    93% User Score Based on 229 reviews

    Welcome to Cozy Keep, where you can be a shopkeeper in a fantastical realm. Engage in commerce with merchants, strive to buy low and sell high, handle thieves, interact with customers, pay taxes(or don't) and ensure you always have the best products in stock. Remember, at the end of the day, it's all about profits! Clean up the place, build furniture and structures using raw materials and decorat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cozy Keep: Farm, Craft, Manage.

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  29. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    76% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Welcome to Miami, the city of sun, sand, and neon lights! In Miami Hotel Simulator, you and your friends team up to renovate, manage, and grow your very own hotel. Work together in multiplayer mode to clean rooms, serve guests, and keep your customers happy. You've just bought an old hotel in the heart of Miami. Your job? Turn it into a luxurious retreat that brings in big profits. Upgrade the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Miami Hotel Simulator.

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  30. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    60% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    Build the mall of your dreams — and feel the reward every step of the way. Take full control as you turn a quiet, empty shopping center into a thriving hub of life and profit. Stock shelves, set your own prices, handle payments, hire and train staff, and manage everything down to the finest detail. Every decision counts — and every success is truly yours. Experience the satisfaction of watchi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MALL MANAGER SIMULATOR.

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  31. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 3,509 reviews

    In Grocery Store Simulator you take on the role of a grocery store manager. It's a first-person game where you handle every aspect of running a grocery business. From working the checkout to managing stock in the warehouse, each choice you make affects your store’s success. Play by yourself or with friends in online co-op mode to expand your store and improve your management skills. Place yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grocery Store Simulator.

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  32. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 1,218 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. Spend your doubloons to upgrade buildings and explore the world to discover new blueprints and gather reso… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Critter Cove.

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  33. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 1,130 reviews

    A gas station management game, start by selling a car to raise funds and invest in an abandoned plot of land. Build, expand, and upgrade your gas station, diversify services, customize and manage time efficiently during peak hours. And maybe you will become rich If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pumping Simulator 2.

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  35. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    69% User Score Based on 330 reviews

    Start your business going from an empty shop to the biggest Trader in town! buy and sell over 150 products, purchase and drive vehicles, customize your shop with over 120 Equipment, Furniture and walls. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TRADER LIFE SIMULATOR 2.

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  36. 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.

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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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  38. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 744 reviews

    Difficult challenges - a big reward: Running an aquarium shop is a real challenge! Clients will entrust you with difficult tasks that you have to cope with. In return, a reward awaits you. Spend it on developing your business - buying new species of fish, exotic plants, equipping your store or developing your skills. Let your imagination run wild: Create an aquarium in which each fish will want… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aquarist.

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  39. 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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  40. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    99% User Score Based on 126 reviews

    Virtual Cottage 2 motivates and supports you in tackling your daily tasks. Use its built-in productivity tool to accomplish your goals faster. Create your ultimate cozy space with a wide range of different furniture. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Virtual Cottage 2.

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  41. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    78% User Score Based on 218 reviews

    Manage the Cinema Schedule! Get to know your audience well and showcase hit movies at the right times! Plan the showtimes carefully to fill your halls and increase customer satisfaction. It's up to you to choose which movies to release each week; set your strategy wisely! Maintain Order! There may be those who want to disrupt the peace in the cinema hall! Detect and intervene with smokers … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cinema Simulator 2025.

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  42. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    76% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Tattuga Bay was once the heart of the tattoo scene, but today almost all parlors are closed. You take over the last remaining tattoo shop and turn it into a flourishing business, while making friends or enemies with other local characters, from weird customers, troubled tattoo artists to the city’s most influential businessman, simply called “the Tycoon”. THINK INK Order furniture from INKEA and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tattoo Tycoon.

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  43. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    97% User Score Based on 742 reviews

    Open your own bookshop! Order books, stock your shelves, and earn revenue. Use your profits to decorate, expand, and hire staff. Collect rare books that give powerful abilities. Adopt a cat to keep you and your customers company along the way! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bookshop Simulator.

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  44. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    95% User Score Based on 747 reviews

    Ready to take charge as the new owner of a flourishing hotel empire?Your job? To design, build, and manage grand hotels scattered across the globe. You’ll juggle demanding guests, keep your establishment running smoothly, and face a delightful array of unexpected challenges. All this and more awaits you in Hotel Architect: the ultimate hotel construction and tycoon management game! Demonstrate… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hotel Architect.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    69% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    Anime City combines gameplay of a survival simulator and classic anime visual novels. You will have to study in a Japanese high school, engage in after school activities, and try to make new friends. ANIME SIMULATORThe game is focused on anime culture, authentically recreating building designs, clothes, food, activities, and other essential elements of anime and manga about school life. SCH… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anime City.

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  47. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 181 reviews

    Run a relaxing plant nursery, manage inventory, and turn a small shop into a thriving business at your own pace. Run your own cozy plant shop! Order plants, seeds, tools, and decorations from your computer. Stock the shelves, set up displays, and keep your nursery looking its best for customers. Take a break from the shop floor to get your hands dirty. Tend to your greenhouses, grow … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plant Nursery Simulator.

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  48. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    86% User Score Based on 51 reviews

    Manage your own library! Organize and classify books however you like, furnish the space with shelves, help visitors find their books, and maintain silence to keep them happy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LIBRITOPIA: Librarian Simulator.

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  49. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    77% User Score Based on 167 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.

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  50. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    95% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Mini-Market Simulator VRWelcome to Mini-Market Simulator VR, the ultimate virtual reality experience where you can live out your entrepreneurial dreams by running and expanding your very own mini-market in VR! Immerse yourself in a bustling retail environment where every decision you make shapes your path to becoming a successful market. Game FeaturesExperience a fully immersive 3D mini market … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mini-Market Simulator VR.

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