Games like Seeds of Hope

The Game Make your entire garden grow before the watering can runs out 15 chapters of speedrunning platformer action - with cute gentle vibes Made with love and passion for the Thatgamecompany x Coreblazer 2025 Game Jam ️ Controls ⌨️ Keyboard - WASD or arrows, Space, Shift Controller - Left stick, A, X About Small games, big wonders MicroGiant is a hobby project by Joran & Tijmen, t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Garden Rush.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

67% User Score Based on 215 reviews

Critic Score 71%Based on 6 reviews

"No Longer Home" is a semi-auto-biographical point and click game, about two recent graduates preparing to move out of their flat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Longer Home.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization

75% User Score Based on 48 reviews

"It's like the Papers, Please of 2020." TooStupidGamerz Explore Rainy City, meet its residents and save your sister! Get ready to make deliveries for Betty's Pizza in this story-based game set in a cyberpunk future where the pandemic never went away. You're a worker with a mission- your sister Naomi is getting sick, and you need to raise enough money to get her into treatment … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rainy City: Pandemic.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

94% User Score Based on 50 reviews

Magical Greenhouse is a cozy simulation game where you manage your own potion shop. Your clients, creatures and adventurers of all kinds have strange requests. You will have to be inventive to create the perfect potion for every situation ! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magical Greenhouse.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

98% User Score Based on 2,441 reviews

You’ve barely escaped the chaos that consumed your hometown overnight. The friendly residents of Grimshire, an isolated mountain village, offer you a new home. Restore the cozy old farmhouse, and tend the fields. But beware, the plague is coming. The community must work together if everyone is to survive. Feed Them Keep the root cellar stocked, balance the needs of both herbivores and ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grimshire.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

93% User Score Based on 2,121 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 22 reviews

A narrative-centric cozy game about change and tea If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wanderstop.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

64% User Score Based on 84 reviews

Community About the Game Gifted a small and empty plot of land by the mayor, transform and manage the terrain as it blossoms into your own unique farm. From growing crops, planting trees and flowers, and raising your own animals, you are free to choose the life you want. Cooking As your farm grows, you are sure to harvest plenty of fruits and vegetables. Instead of selling your produce in f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A New Leaf: Memories.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story

79% User Score Based on 48 reviews

Build and customize your farm. Join a community of epic scientists. Automate tasks, program robots and race drones. Will you be able to maximize the productivity of your farm without harming the environment? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WoMen in Science.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

70% User Score Based on 277 reviews

"Same encounter, different world." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Room of Depression.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

97% User Score Based on 865 reviews

Set out for a new life away from the city to rebuild a town from scratch. Decorate, collect, produce, and befriend in this cat-ivating life sim! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snacko.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

91% User Score Based on 303 reviews

Critic Score 68%Based on 4 reviews

Goodbye World is a narrative adventure game. Play through 12 stages of a puzzle platformer while following the two protagonists through 13 chapters of their story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GOODBYE WORLD.

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.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

79% User Score Based on 622 reviews

A life simulation game targeted to those who grew up with Harvest Moon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Verdant Skies.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

82% User Score Based on 44 reviews

Explore the everyday life in Mara through unique tales in this slice of life visual novel. Step into the shoes of a diverse cast and get to know the struggles and desires of the inhabitants of this modern-fantasy world set in a tropical archipelago. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stories of Mara.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

78% User Score Based on 504 reviews

Farms, stories, exploration, and DIY are all the content you can experience on this free and magical land. No matter what kind of life you choose, please enjoy the surprises from this land as much as you can! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Song Of The Prairie.

Help a single dandelion seed find its place to grow on a journey across the world, in this serene yet precise, hand-crafted platformer from Pink Sakura Studios. A touching, narrative adventure about finding your place in the world. told through the simple, elegant journey of a single seed.  Beneath its gentle surface lies a deeper metaphor, about resilience, healing, and the courage to k… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to On The Wind's Breath.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

97% User Score Based on 2,145 reviews

Welcome to Whisper Town—a cozy and heartwarming game about decorating, organizing, and uncovering little stories. You’ll step into the role of the town’s all-around housekeeper, taking on charming, quirky tasks: moving into new homes, tidying cluttered rooms, preparing new shops, sorting through treasured keepsakes… even tracking down cats! Complete each task to earn rewards, collect furniture, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whisper of the House.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story

91% User Score Based on 271 reviews

Run your tobacco shop. Sign contracts with leading brands, order products, hire workers, expand your store, and never let your customers leave the store empty-handed. Play with friends or go solo, and enjoy the growth of your shop. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tobacco Shop Simulator.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

93% User Score Based on 322 reviews

Critic Score 95%Based on 2 reviews

an you mix a cocktail while eye-to-eye with a criminal? Find out in Best Served Cold, a murder mystery set in a bustling speakeasy where you serve customers, make friends and enemies, and solve crimes. At the Nightcap bar, prohibition is a killer… and so are some of your customers! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Best Served Cold.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

96% User Score Based on 57 reviews

please wiƨhlist another home (diorama) on  STEAM!!! it'll have many qol changes and includes pretty much everything you've been suggesting these weeks, i hope you'll like it!!!No goals, just head empty and just decorate~ Since this is still slightly lacking on a few essential furniture, i’m constantly adding new furniture and other placeables on a monthly bases to make up for it~ You’re welcome … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to diorama.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

97% User Score Based on 554 reviews

Love, Ghostie is a cozy management game with tons of wholesome romance! As a cute ghost in a manor, it's your job to set up residents and help them find love! What romances will you create? A single playthrough will be 3-6 hours depending on how much you want to spend experimenting with different couples versus immediately pairing the couples you want. You can pair up 6 couples per playthrough, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love, Ghostie.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

96% User Score Based on 2,516 reviews

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

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

76% User Score Based on 809 reviews

Using appropriate gardening techniques and your creativity, bring an abandoned plot back to life, and experience the joy and peace that cultivating your own garden brings. • ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES – In Garden Life, there's no miracle solution: your plants will only flourish with dedication, the right tools and appropriate gardening techniques! • DESIGN THE GARDEN OF YOUR DREAMS – Using the gr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

91% User Score Based on 11,743 reviews

An alchemist simulator where you brew potions using tools and ingredients. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

90% User Score Based on 145 reviews

Whimel Academy is a slow-paced time manager set at a fantastical school for witches, wizards, and budding mages. You’ll explore the campus, attend classes in subjects like herbology and potion-making, meet new friends, and maybe find a romantic connection. Extracurriculars remain an integral part of life at Whimel Academy. Explore part-time jobs around campus to earn money and stat poi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whimel Academy.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

94% User Score Based on 691 reviews

Fish Game is a detailed and highly “sofishticated” aquarium simulator, lovingly crafted *by* enthusiasts *for* enthusiasts! Featuring fish with personalities and dynamic relationships, water quality modeling, and so much more! Made with support from our friends at Smarter Every Day! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fish Game.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

94% User Score Based on 2,558 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

Venba Deluxe Edition includes: Venba Venba Soundtrack If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Venba.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

93% User Score Based on 7,637 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 7 reviews

An alchemist simulator where you brew potions using tools and ingredients. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Potion Craft.

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!.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

96% User Score Based on 178 reviews

Critic Score 81%Based on 2 reviews

Princess Farmer is a charming visual-novel meets match-3 gameplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Princess Farmer.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

87% User Score Based on 2,362 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

This is the story of your life. Experience the entire journey from toddler to adulthood. Go to schools, learn new things, meet new friends, and have wild adventures! Every choice you make will influence your future career, and decide who your romantic partner will be. Who will you become? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Growing Up.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

66% User Score Based on 214 reviews

We have worked tirelessly to create this Glib Activity Management Escapism: or G.A.M.E. for short. Quickly! Before your short finite existence on this small wet rock hurtling around the sun ends you can find new meaning for yourself by playing this G.A.M.E. Or at least have some fun for a while and chase away the specter of your own mortality with about five hours of "polished" simulation "fun". … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beans: The Coffee Shop Simulator.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

95% User Score Based on 275 reviews

Imagine no asteroid hit the Earth, and millions of years later dinosaurs created their own society. You are the last surviving TRex trying to reach crazy dream of creating time machine. Dynopunk is a visual novel that combines a unique repairing simulator with the ability to directly influence your clients' attitudes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dynopunk.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

78% User Score Based on 2,991 reviews

Critic Score 63%Based on 6 reviews

Grow your farm, meet the villagers, and join your friends online in building your world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Staxel.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

My Joyful Aquarium is a cozy game about creating your own fish aquarium and breeding fish. Create your own aquarium and breed fish - from the most basic species to the very elaborate and demanding ones. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Joyful Aquarium.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

'Ankora: Lost Days - Prologue' is just the beginning of a great adventure. A tale about growing up, making friends and connecting with nature. Discover the beginning of this survival adventure exploring the wild planet of Ankora in the opening act. Mûn is a Junior Ranger from the Interstellar Patrol, stranded on the unexplored planet Ankora after her spaceship crashes there. Mûn will need to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ankora: Lost Days - Prologue.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

95% User Score Based on 222 reviews

a healing game. let's grow together! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astra's Garden.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

98% User Score Based on 93 reviews

Game IntroductionAn explosive countryside romance, hotter than a summer night! Faced with a large debt, you, Minjun, decided to go back to your hometown. You thought you can just run a cafe in peace— but reality is never that nice, huh? In the seemingly calm and peaceful nature of Osan, silly crushes, messy misunderstandings, tender touches, and jealous stares spice up your life as you g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Summer’s Heartbeat.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

89% User Score Based on 735 reviews

Unpacking Mode Update About the GameAbout this gameHi, I’m Niklas – the developer of Small Spaces. My goal is to make a game that puts you into a creative flow without you even noticing. And a lot of the player feedback has been exactly that. So, if you’re looking for a relaxing game to take your mind off stressful thoughts, Small Spaces might be just the creative escape you were looking for :… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Small Spaces.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

82% User Score Based on 44 reviews

Packing turns into a fun and rewarding puzzle. As a warehouse worker, organize, rotate, and fit items into boxes, making each order neat and efficient. With limited space and unique product shapes, every package becomes a satisfying challenge. Along the way, experience a heartfelt story, unlock new items, and customize your workspace. Enjoy a cozy, relaxing experience with soothing visuals and sou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Packing Life.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

95% User Score Based on 60 reviews

This game is part of the Bahamut 30th Anniversary Indie Game Promotion Program. A twist of fate lands you in a charming plant shop called Carol's House, where you are unexpectedly hired by its mysterious owner, Carol. There, you share a home with three furry roommates—each with strikingly different personalities. Across three changing seasons and countless small happenings, profound bonds are … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trivia About You.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

99% User Score Based on 1,323 reviews

Ye Guild Clerk! is a short 2.5D, interactive narrative game, where you play as a newly hired guild clerk in a world full of cute animal adventurers! Perfect for players who love character-driven stories, cute animals, and cozy medieval fantasy worlds. Features Meet a cast of cute animal adventurers, each with their own stories and quirks! Have 5 days to prove you're a good fit for the role!.. o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ye Guild Clerk!.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

100% User Score Based on 45 reviews

Home is where the stars are. An interactive bedtime story, for anyone who needs one. Take the bear and the little one on a deeply meaningful journey, as you experience stories of togetherness, of letting go and of finding a place you belong. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bear: A Story from the World of Gra.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Virago World is a cozy life sim with a dark twist. Grow and sell flowers, work at a shop, and decorate your home. Have your best friend Ollie the loyal bear who always protects you. But at night, survive stalkers hiding in the shadows. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Virago World.

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.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story

73% User Score Based on 26 reviews

From planting seeds to sewing stylish outfits, every day is a mix of creativity and farming fun. Run your atelier, make unique outfits using sewing patterns, and dress up customers based on their requests. Customize your character, try out different styles, and bring your fashion dreams to life. It’s time to grow your way to success! A friend’s unexpected offer of a new life in Cottonvill… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cottonville.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

80% User Score Based on 40 reviews

KNOCKOFF is a first of its kind Mall Brawler / Isometric Fighting Game set in a dead mall, developed by one person over the course of four years...It is a small indie project made in my spare time, in between work and school and the like! It features a blend of bullet hell mechanics and fighting game combo-heavy combat.After beating a spoooooky tutorial and wicked boss fight, you earn the local Pv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KNOCKOFF.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

98% User Score Based on 136 reviews

Graduation is coming. In other words, everything that makes your life great is about to disappear. But that won't stop you from making the most of senior year! Does that mean making new friends (or lovers)? Buckling down on your passion project? Just chilling out? You decide!Features 15-20 hours of story content! Choose what to do after school, whether that be playing arcade games, hanging out… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Wanna Be A Game Dev!.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay

78% User Score Based on 60 reviews

Welcome to your new Skystead! It’s looking a bit worse for wear at the moment but that’s nothing you and your enchanted crook can’t fix. Starting with a desolate rock floating above the heavens, it’s your task to bring your Skystead back to life! Garden, ranch, and terraform your plot into a sanctuary teeming with life! It won’t be long before your efforts to revive your Skystead are notice… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skystead Ranch.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

72% User Score Based on 71 reviews

A relaxing game set in a cozy townIn this game, players returned to a charming little town where they become the savior of a struggling boba tea shop. With your help, the owner of the shop will be able to make the best boba tea in town and attract customers from all over! Use boba milk Tea ingredients to fightBut that's not all, as the sun sets in the small town, a mysterious and danger… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Call of Boba.