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Looking for games like PONDLINGS? Here are top casual city builder recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Octohill Ski Tycoon, Garden Galaxy or Capybara Spa.

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  1. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Octohill is a casual game about building and managing your own ski resort. Mark ski trails, connect them with lifts and watch your snowmobiles rushing to rescue those daring skiers who went a little too far. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Octohill Ski Tycoon.

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  2. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    98% User Score Based on 2,162 reviews

    Discover, collect and organise to create your own unique garden in this relaxing idle / creative sandbox! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Garden Galaxy.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    96% User Score Based on 1,692 reviews

    Build your own capybara spa in this cute point and click simulation game! Grow fruits, craft soaps and clean towels to pamper the capybaras during their visit. Furnish the mountain with gardens, baths and decorations to design the best capybara spa! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Capybara Spa.

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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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  5. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 1,561 reviews

    Gourdlets is a city-building sandbox. Place buildings and scenery, and then watch visiting gourdlets arrive and interact with the world. No objectives, no points, just building. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gourdlets.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 13,391 reviews

    Tiny Glade is a relaxing free-form building game. Tap into the joy of making something pretty with no management, no combat, or wrong answers - just kick back, doodle some castles, and turn forgotten meadows into lovable dioramas.Explore gridless building chemistry, and watch the game carefully assemble every brick, pebble and plank, adapting to your whim. Draw a path through a building? A door po… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Glade.

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  7. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 976 reviews
    Critic Score 54%Based on 4 reviews

    Manage your own bunny park! Give snacks and toys to your bunnies. Improve and decorate your park to increase its popularity and collect all the bunnies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bunny Park.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 4,484 reviews

    Build an idyllic 19th century Mediterranean town and help it flourish into a prosperous city. Freely place and customise each element to create the perfect home for your growing population in this cozy city builder from the creators of Station to Station. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Town to City.

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  9. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 398 reviews

    You have been magically summoned by mysterious gnomes to restore a long-lost garden. Attract adorable animals, build a lush environment, and immerse yourself in this relaxing garden-builder. Will you manage to reclaim the wasteland or succumb to a looming corruption? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horticular.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    80% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Cozy fires, books, and tiny glass bottles filled with endless possibilities. In Terrarium, make your vision a reality and craft the cozy dioramas you've always dreamed of. The only question is, what will you build first? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terrarium.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    93% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Terra Toy is a simple and peaceful creative sandbox where you sculpt terrain and place down objects to create the scenic planet of your dreams. There is no goal or game; Build whatever you wish simply for the beauty of it using the easy-to-use tools and extensive library of decorations. Sculpt and terraform the terrain, raising it to erect hills and mountains, lowering it to reveal valleys and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terra Toy.

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  12. 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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  14. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    88% User Score Based on 351 reviews

    Build Islands. And Trains. No goals, no timer, no stress. Just build, relax, enjoy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Islands & Trains.

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  15. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    81% User Score Based on 63 reviews

    Desktop Cate Cafe is a cute, idle management game that lives at the bottom of your screen letting you work on other tasks while your cafe runs. Design your dream cafe, unlock delicious recipes, and automate your cafe with cute cat staff! Design Your Outdoor Cafe Build the perfect cafe with hundreds of customization options paired with an easy to use building system that lets your creativit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desktop Cat Cafe.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    96% User Score Based on 205 reviews

    A forest simulator where you plant trees and click animals to make them poop! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PolyPine.

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  18. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    76% User Score Based on 2,249 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 4 reviews

    Proteus is a game about exploration and immersion in a dream-like island world where the soundtrack to your play is created by your surroundings. Played in first-person, the primary means of interaction is simply your presence in the world and how you observe it. The procedurally generated islands are home to creatures natural and imagined, tranquil valleys and ruins with magical properties. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Proteus.

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  19. 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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  20. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    95% User Score Based on 474 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

    Bunhouse is a cute, simple, bunny-filled game focused on growing plants and managing a greenhouse with fellow buns. Take care of your leafy plant buddies by balancing the amount of water and light they get. Play with friends and upgrade your greenhouse for wholesome, relaxing fun. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bunhouse.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 2,395 reviews

    "Equilinox", the low-poly nature simulation game that I'm currently developing in Java using OpenGL. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Equilinox.

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  22. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 347 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 3 reviews

    Woodo feels like a 3D coloring book you can touch, a relaxing puzzle-tale told through handcrafted wooden dioramas. A toy for those who never forgot how to be a child. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Woodo.

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  23. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    98% User Score Based on 303 reviews

    ShantyTown is a relaxing diorama-building game about finding beauty in everyday chaos. Bring new locations to life, stack your urban buildings high, and fill each little nook and cranny with your own touch. Try your hand at shaping a cozy little town that is unique to you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ShantyTown.

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  24. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 121 reviews

    It's time to open shop! Inherit your family's repair shop, and roll up your sleeves. Fix up the prized possessions of the forest folk, paint yourself a masterpiece to sell and make your family shop all your own with decorations, furniture and cookies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Piece by Piece.

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  25. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    97% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Relax and grow! A laid-back idle game where you nurture mysterious plants (some even human-like!), watch them flourish, then sell them to expand your magical garden. Design your own unique oasis at your own pace.          If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desk Garden.

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  26. 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:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 111 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 4 reviews

    Tiny Garden lets you grow a pocket-sized garden inside a magical toy passed down through generations. Nurture plants, trade them for furniture, and customize your space in this relaxing mix of farming, puzzles, and strategy. No scores or time limits If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Garden.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 2,082 reviews

    Star Birds is a relaxing asteroid base-building and resource management game where you help your population of spacefaring birds prosper and thrive. No matter if you're a genre veteran or want to get a foot into an oftentimes overwhelming space: the Star Birds will be happy to have you by their side. And not just because chaos would ensue very quickly without you. Scan and claim nearby asteroids t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Birds.

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  29. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    97% User Score Based on 7,402 reviews

    A relaxing idle-farming simulator that sits at the bottom of your screen while you do other things. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rusty's Retirement.

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  30. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 475 reviews

    An unapologetically cozy plant collecting and decorating game. Build a beautiful indoor garden from the ground up in your New York City apartment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plant Therapy.

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  31. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    86% User Score Based on 266 reviews

    After the moon vanished, the fantasy game world of Settlemoon lays abandoned in darkness. Re-light the skies, provide rest and resources for travelling adventurers, and piece together what happened to the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Settlemoon.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 5,873 reviews

    Viridi is a simulation video game developed by Ice Water Games. It tasks players to look after a pot of succulents. While not fully realistic (they're very forgiving), your succulents will require some maintenance and can die from over- or under-watering. Name your favorite plants, give them special care and attention, and they might even flower for you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Viridi.

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  33. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 2,530 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 3 reviews

    Harness the power of nature to overgrow lo-fi scenes of urban decay and manufactured landscapes. Create small plant-covered dioramas of brutalism and beauty by planting seeds, repurposing hundreds of discarded objects and creating unique structures for nature to reclaim. Dive into a relaxing sandbox mode with no goals, or take on a multi-chapter “campaign” where the task is to strike a balance be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cloud Gardens.

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  34. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    87% User Score Based on 267 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    A calm and peaceful experience about growing tiny and lovely plants. Just relax, take care of your seedlings, and watch your dream garden come to life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Garden In!.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 1,787 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 6 reviews

    WorkshopCreate and upload new Workshop assets to add new buildings, decoration, and dinosaurs to Parkasaurus. Spice up your dino best friend adventures. Click the link to learn more! CommunityBe sure to join our Discord: discord[dot]com/invite/washbear Or find the link or our Discord and Newsletter at our website: washbearstudio[dot]com About the Game Parkasaurus is a dinosaur tycoon mana… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Parkasaurus.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    96% User Score Based on 324 reviews

    My Koi, number 1 hit on the Mac App Store (Games), is a beautiful and relaxing fish pond app. Customise and name each fish. Feed them daily. Watch them grow. Collect new fish. Escape and Relax. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Koi.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 126 reviews

    A Bird's peaceful summer slumber is disturbed by the majestic call of a mysterious Owl. Enticed to swallow the last piece of the waning Moon, Bird is blown far from its Golden Gate home. Re-awaken shadowy forests and bring life back to sparkling lakes. Discover hidden creatures, help Bird reunite the fragmented Moon... and find its way home. - Solve celestial puzzles to unlock each level's tree,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Luna.

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  40. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Wonderland on Desktop is a cozy farm sim idler game! The interface will locate at the bottom of your screen. Take care of your farm when working, studying, playing, experiencing the fun of multi threads! Cultivate magnificent thing on this little land on your screen! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wonderland on Desktop.

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  41. Want to create a space that fully reflects your vibe? With Nestify, you’re not limited by templates or rules — it’s all about your ideas. Choose your style, mix colors, experiment! This is a game about comfort, creativity, and freedom. There are no timers, no compulsions, no right decisions. There’s just you, your space, and endless possibilities to make it just the way you feel. Every object in t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nestify: Cozy Design.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 138 reviews

    Catch a train to Cat Isle! In this cozy pixel art management game, build restaurants, expand and decorate the town. Figure out your cats needs as they dine, shop, explore and turn the island into their purfect home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Isle.

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  43. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    95% User Score Based on 81 reviews

    Plentiful is a nature sandbox. You shape the land and everything responds—water, plants, animals, and your people. Learn how this world works. Your tribe’s survival depends on it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plentiful.

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  44. Belle Citique is a joyful, comfortable citybuilder which places you into a beautiful world, surrounded by the marvel of nature. Slowly build your settlement, combining different block-types to create anything you can imagine, and bringing more residents and animals to your little paradise. Welcome to your happy haven! FEATURES Attract villagers and animals to your city and watch them enjoy all you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Belle Citique.

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  45. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 316 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 4 reviews

    Adorable Adventures is a relaxing third-person exploration game where you play as Boris, a curious baby boar who must learn to use his nose to reunite with his family, who were separated after a forest fire. Across rolling meadows, sun-dappled forest paths, deep caves, and rocky highlands, identify scents and follow trails to learn more about the world around you. Search for your brothers and sis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adorable Adventures.

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  46. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 124 reviews

    Unleash Your CreativityStep into Outside the Blocks, the ultimate playground for builders and creators who want to express their artistic side in a relaxing, stress-free environment. Forget about objectives and pressure—immerse yourself in the pure joy of creation. Innovative Building ToolsCraft stunning, one-of-a-kind structures with our unique modular architectural block system. Whether you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outside the Blocks.

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  47. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 284 reviews

    The Greenening is a short and wholesome incremental journey about exploring and reawakening a forgotten world. Wash away the ashes to discover the secrets hidden beneath, upgrade your versatile watering abilities, and grow your own cozy space garden. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Greenening.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    86% User Score Based on 51 reviews

    In Cozyrama, you can create the perfect world just the way you imagine. Start from its shape, then pick the right color and have fun with decorations. Would you like to build a cozy village or a colorful garden? The choice is yours! There is no time limit and no competition. Immerse yourself in a beautiful and imaginative world that feels like a warm hug. Watch cute animals wandering around, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cozyrama.

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