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Games like Shepherd's Crossing 2

Looking for games like Shepherd's Crossing 2? Here are top open world role playing recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Shinehill, Pumpkin Days or Rune Factory 4 Special.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    98% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    Being a spy on an unfamiliar planet, anyone would have been greeted with hostility, but you were incredibly lucky! Trusting locals mistook you for a new neighbor and provided you with a house and a plot of land to live on.           You'll have to help out the locals: learn their stories, make "friends" or even something more. Win favour of the villagers, impress them with your ac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shinehill.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    80% User Score Based on 347 reviews

    Pumpkin Days is a farming dating rpg. Have fun with activities like farming, fishing, cooking, raising animals, mining, crafting, house customization, dating townsfolk and more all in a large 3D environment with a cute anime-inspired aesthetic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pumpkin Days.

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  3. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    91% User Score Based on 1,538 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 26 reviews

    Experience this legendary fantasy adventure like never before and embark on exciting escapades with your favorite characters in the brand new Newlywed Mode! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rune Factory 4 Special.

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  4. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 1,069 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 24 reviews

    Put down roots on your new farm in the peaceful town of Forgotten Valley. Forge precious memories as you weave your own generation-spanning tale of friendship, family, and farming. Bring life to the land by cultivating crops and raising animals, find love among the town's friendly folk, and make lasting memories with a family of your very own in this reimagining of a beloved farming classic. Es… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life.

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  5. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    72% User Score Based on 1,050 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Find harmony in the Japanese countryside as you help Sparky uncover lost memories in this modern take on the farming and life simulator. Build a thriving homestead, cultivate new relationships, and chase your own happiness in SunnySide. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SunnySide.

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  6. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    98% User Score Based on 22,110 reviews

    Start your new life! Build the farm of your dreams as you discover a world brimming with possibilities. Magic, romance, and adventure all await you in this nostalgic farming/life sim RPG! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fields of Mistria.

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  7. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 9,808 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 13 reviews

    The world has already been saved. Now it's time to rebuild your town, learn new hobbies, and forge lifelong friendships in this peaceful and relaxing RPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Littlewood.

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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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  10. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 3,323 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 6 reviews

    Moonstone Island is a creature-collecting life-sim set in an open world with 100 islands to explore. Make friends, brew potions, collect Spirits, and test your strength in card-based encounters to complete your Alchemy training!Spend a year away from home on an island in the sky! Following your village's tradition, you must move to an island in the sky to complete your Alchemy training. Armed … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moonstone Island.

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  11. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    64% User Score Based on 472 reviews

    Orange Season is a farm-life RPG, focused on exploration and different gameplay mechanics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orange Season.

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  12. 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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  13. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    84% User Score Based on 479 reviews

    Guide Miley through idyllic Cherry Tree Town as she makes new friends and endeavors to persuade them to join her high school comedy club in Cherry Tree High Comedy Club, an anime-style comic adventure game. Explore the town and level up Miley's repertoire of conversational topics by performing different activities such as reading books, watching TV, and visiting the art gallery, then apply those … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cherry Tree High Comedy Club.

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  14. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    75% User Score Based on 136 reviews

    Washed up on a strange shore, this is your chance to make a fresh start on a cosy farm. The charming villagers of Eloria welcome you into their peaceful lives, but you soon find there’s trouble brewing. Now your friends need your help. A powerful magic infects the rivers and forests, monsters overrun the old mines, and the once-bustling Blue Oak Library lies in ruins. Who owns the library? You fi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blue Oak Bridge.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    82% User Score Based on 2,660 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 2 reviews

    You've been given the Kynseed, a mystical acorn that grows into a family tree where your choices manifest in its branches. Raise a family, farm the land, run shops, and explore a world where everyone ages. When you die, step into the shoes of your children and continue your legacy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kynseed.

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  18. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 2,368 reviews

    Join Tara on a heartfelt journey to become a witch in Wylde Flowers. Farm by day, and cast spells by night as you craft your cottagecore life and bond with your coven. Come to know and love the fully voice acted characters of Fairhaven, as you unravel a local mystery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wylde Flowers.

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  19. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    73% User Score Based on 51 reviews

    You are a young man living in the city. Every day, you were busy with work, leading a hectic life. Tired of such a lifestyle, you began to yearn for a slow life in a place rich in nature. At that time, you heard that a ranch in a certain rural village was being sold cheaply, so you decided to buy the ranch to start a second life. However, the village chief you met seems to have a favor to ask of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Let's Go! My Harem Farm.

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  20. 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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  21. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 2,370 reviews

    A new life awaits you in Honeywood! Build a thriving farming community that will last generations in this cozy farm simulator. Farm, socialize, make friends, cook, craft, forage, and uncover the secrets of the island! And if someone doesn’t want to be friends? There are always other means. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes of the Plum Grove.

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  22. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 165 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

    Aden and Sonja, two lifelong friends, live a tranquil life on Fenith Island until they're struck by a mysterious curse: they awaken to find both of their souls are now trapped in the same body! On top of this unusual calamity, the Fenith they knew is gone, replaced by a strange island populated with unfamiliar faces. Only by exploring this new world will they be able to solve the mystery of this c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny.

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  23. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 2,131 reviews

    Build a Cheeky Chooks HENPIRE! Collect a tonne of unique ultra rare chooks, build and customise your farm from a Chook Shed to a Chooktopia! Complete missions, get bigger farms, unlock items and collect a tonne of Cheeky Chooks. Some are ultra rare, so good luck champ! Now get incubating! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cheeky Chooks.

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  24. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    93% User Score Based on 91 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 10 reviews

    Doraemon, Noby and their friends land on an unknown planet and decide to help a new friend fulfill his dreams—by farming! Plow the fields, harvest crops and tend to the animals. You can even use Doraemon’s secret gadgets to farm in a flash! Relax by living with friends, eating delicious meals and fishing. And with local play, you and a pal can build a ranch together! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of the Great Kingdom.

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  25. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 15,705 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 3 reviews

    [Media 2152438] LIVE: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1757963851/my-time-at-portia-an-enchanting-sandbox-simulation My Time at Portia is a simulation open world RPG game. The world is set... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Time At Portia.

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  26. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 890 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Life of a farmer is filled with stench, filth and hard work. Kashmir is an old bachelor, farmer and an alcoholic.... Help him survive as long as possible in the middle of east-european nowhere. Your life rhythm will be determined by seasons, wildlife will threaten your life and the land will be hard to work with. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Farmer's Life.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    77% User Score Based on 1,148 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 4 reviews

    Lakeburg Legacies is a social-based village management sim focused on pairing up your townsfolk to make the best, most effective families in order for your kingdom to grow and thrive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lakeburg Legacies.

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    64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    64% User Score Based on 322 reviews

    Take the role of a god who guides humanity by issuing commandments. The game is centered on surviving and expressing yourself by creating a religion you find compelling. Start writing and lead your people into the future! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crest.

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  29. JOIN OUR DISCORD About the Game In a world consumed by technology and the fast pace of modern life, it's easy to lose sight of the simple things that make life worth living. But for those who seek a simpler existence, there is a quaint town nestled in the heart of nature - Rosewood. With nothing but a small patch of land, a humble abode, and a burning passion for fishing, you set out to build a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hooked.

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    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.

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  31. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 918 reviews

    What's included in the Early Access version? About the GameGame FeaturesBase-Building: Forge your destiny with boundless creativity as you assemble an array of building elements, fashioning your empire from the very stones of your vision. Intricate Interactions: Navigate a labyrinth of relations, alliances, and vendettas with an expansive cast of NPCs hailing from dozens of noble houses, al… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to House of Legacy.

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  32. 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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  33. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    91% User Score Based on 1,606 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 15 reviews

    Welcome to the eastern nation of Azuma! In this fresh take on Rune Factory, use your powers as an Earth Dancer to restore the land, its people, and even its gods. Along the way, battle corrupted monsters, rebuild seasonal farms and villages, and form bonds with the colorful locals. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    A relaxing real-time idle village-building simulator nestled in the corner of your screen! Build, Craft, and Trade to guide your village from humble beginnings to a thriving trading hub, it's time to write your own Village Tale! Build and Expand Your Village:Construct buildings and decorations, unlock new industries, and grow your population into a thriving, happy community. Trade an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Village Tale.

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  35. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    100% User Score Based on 108 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 4 reviews

    Natsu-Mon! 20-seiki no Natsu-yasumi is an adventure game where you spend a summer as a boy. Catch insects, fish, swim in the sea, and interact with the towns people. You can also travel to neighboring towns by train and participate in festivals at night. By experiencing various things, the things you can do and the places you can go will expand. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid.

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  36. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 3,874 reviews

    Tired of the city grind? Escape to Starsand Island and embrace the simple joys of country life! Live alongside capybaras, cats, and dogs, reel in a big catch, and explore the enchanting Moonlit Forest. Leave the hustle behind and experience the charm of this seaside paradise. Standard Edition Bundle Includes • Standsand Island • Traditional Chinese New Year Furniture Set • Neo-Chinese Outfit If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starsand Island.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 703 reviews

    EARLY ACCESS ROADMAP About the Game Welcome to your enchanting new life in a magical world of wonder and adventure! Seikyu — an island haven hidden far from the human world — is a sanctuary full of Yokai residents who can freely express themselves in human form. Settle down in your homeland, help expand the town, and uncover the secrets of this island and your long-lost family! Game F… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of Seikyu.

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  38. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 498 reviews

    Experience a colorful farm game inspired by the classics! Train cute blob creatures, take care of your farm and make friends with the people of Clover Town. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ova Magica.

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  39. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    73% User Score Based on 1,242 reviews

    Embark on an enchanting journey and brave ferocious creatures in an immersive medieval fantasy world. Will you settle a new homestead to live a life of farming and trade, or pick up the sword and take up the adventurers' path? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mirthwood.

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  40. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 925 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 39 reviews

    Deluxe Edition includes: - Story of seasons: pioneers of olive town Nintendo Switch game - A5 notebook containing 140 pages - 10x trading cards featuring marriage Candidates - A3 poster featuring exclusive artwork from Igusa Matsuyama - Collector's box featuring exclusive artwork from Igusa Matsuyama If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town.

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  41. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    73% User Score Based on 900 reviews

    Spirit of the Island is a colorful life simulation RPG set on a tropical paradise. Help the locals, grow crops, take care of animals, and turn a desolate archipelago into a prosperous tourist destination! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spirit of the Island.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    79% User Score Based on 298 reviews

    Discover a world of magic, cute creatures and adventure in Alchemy Story, a casual farming simulation game! Grow your garden, brew potions, care for your pets and meet new friends! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alchemy Story.

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  43. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 244 reviews

    Set out to discover and record plants and creatures for the Violet Archive. Grow crops, tame animals, and build the perfect farm! Forge friendships along the way as you begin your life as a researcher! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Research Story.

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  44. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay
    66% User Score Based on 107 reviews

    The Flower Shop is a dating and farming simulation game. Steve's life has just taken a downward turn. His grades from his first semester in college are dismal, his relationship with his girlfriend is rocky at best, and now his dad is shipping him off to some farm for the summer so that he can "build character." What's a poor, lazy, college kid to do? Take control of Steve as he spends a summer … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flower Shop: Summer In Fairbrook.

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  45. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    77% User Score Based on 1,173 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 2 reviews

    Set off on a grand adventure in a fantasy world with the latest entry in the Rune Factory simulation RPG series. After losing their memory, the hero lands in a small town blessed by nature. There, they are recruited into a band of peacekeeping rangers, and their new life begins. In addition to their normal duties, the hero can farm the land, cast a line into the nearby river, and so much more! Tea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rune Factory 5.

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  46. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 2,497 reviews

    Become a cat! Cattails is a unique animal simulation RPG. Hunt for food, fight invading cats, explore to gather herbs, and socialize with other cats in an expansive open world. Get married and raise a family of kittens, befriend your neighbors, and learn to live in the dangerous wilderness! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cattails.

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    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.

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  48. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 1,192 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 22 reviews

    A crossover game featuring Doreamon in a Story of Seasons game, the current name of the Bokujou Monogatari/牧場物語 series internationally, developed by Brownies and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment for the Nintendo Switch. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doraemon Story of Seasons.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    85% User Score Based on 1,282 reviews

    Saelig is a strategy, role-playing, simulation, and trading game about the things that matter; life, death, money, and family. The Dark Ages are harsh, but you’re alive and determined to prosper. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SAELIG.

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  50. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    61% User Score Based on 264 reviews

    Lead Your Followers Into the Future! Your word is gospel in this god sim set in Sub-Saharan Africa. Influence and try to control your followers using commandments but beware, free will leaves these open to interpretation. Will you create a flourishing civilization or lead them to death and destruction? About This Game Welcome to Crest, a unique take on the traditional god sim, where your word is … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crest - an indirect god game.

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