Games like Soup for Soul – Your cooking. Their stories.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

85% User Score Based on 560 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 5 reviews

inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories is a cozy, narrative-driven slice-of-life game with light simulation elements, centered on human connection and everyday moments. Play as Makoto Hayakawa, a college student spending her summer behind the counter of a small-town convenience store, in a colorful world inspired by early 1990s Japan. Your days are shaped by simple, tactile actions. You stock shelve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

100% User Score Based on 59 reviews

Story In a quiet English town, Ms. Meadows runs a cozy tea boutique. Once an accomplished journalist, she used her modest savings to open the shop. With no family and a few customers, Ms. Meadows fills her days listening to the stories of those willing to share. Each night, inspired by her encounters at the tea shop, Ms. Meadows writes her latest poem, after the nurse arrives to administer her me… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sips and Sonnets.

Welcome to the Cangwu Special Zone!In this near-future setting, embodied AI has taken over all manual labor, algorithms precisely exploit human souls, and a silent "Silicon Curtain" Cold War suffocates everyone. You were once a senior architect at the very apex of the system. Now, swimming against the current, you have opened "Briar And Brew" an off-the-grid tavern hidden deep … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Briar And Brew : A Bowl of Time.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere

99% User Score Based on 109 reviews

"Midnight Ramen" is a narrative dialogue game inspired by titles such as VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action and Coffee Talk, and is developed by the newly-established Cointinue Games studio.In this game, players take on the role of a ramen stall owner and his apprentice Homura, operates a stand that only opens late at night, as well as. Together they work to run their stand, feed their custo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Ramen.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

93% User Score Based on 1,060 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

This is a restaurant in heaven. Please ask the bear and cat for your last meal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bear's Restaurant.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

80% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Snow falls on its day, The letter finds its way. Meet someone, and fall in love so tender it trembles your very soul. Product Brief This is a fully live-action, multi-ending interactive romance movie game. Set against the gentle hills and waters of a small town in southern China, you become a young B&B keeper, crossing paths, testing quietly, drawing near, and falling for a visiting actress — ever… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Love Letter in Snowfall.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Lantimorne used to be the city of the future. Now it lies desolate and half-deserted beside a cursed ocean, in the shadow of a looming prophecy. In eleven years, Lantimorne will fall. The few people who linger within its walls are desperate, opportunistic, or just have nowhere else to go - but all of them have a story to tell. Safe Haven Repair Station is a first-person puzzle RPG with around a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Safe Haven Repair Station.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

65% User Score Based on 75 reviews

'Pieces of the Past' is a cute, sentimental adventure where you restore family keepsakes to uncover touching stories. Blend puzzle-solving with the joy of preserving memories in this delightful journey! Step into the life of Lily, a young adult gifted with the extraordinary ability of "repairing memories." Fix broken items in this cozy, heartfelt puzzle adventure to uncover hidden family secrets. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pieces of the Past.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

97% User Score Based on 1,576 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

Ready to battle for the title of top eatery? Yes, Chef! You’ve just inherited your grandma’s once-famous meatball restaurant in the cozy town of KuloNiku. Now it’s up to you to bring it back to glory as the top eatery! Take on eccentric orders from townsfolk, serve delicious meals, and restore your family’s legacy. Beware, there’s fierce competition from the town’s flashiest rival: Souper Starz, r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KuloNiku: Bowl Up!.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, atmosphere

100% User Score Based on 46 reviews

Hanako, a young woman at a crossroads in her life, takes on the challenge of running her grandpa’s beloved flower shop. Hanako’s Flower Shop is a heartwarming coming-of-age visual novel with resource management elements, where every flower tells a story and every bouquet has the power to heal. Guided by her deep admiration for her grandpa, a renowned florist known for his unparalleled skill a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hanako's Flower Shop.

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.

Somewhere along the hydrangea line... Board a train winding through Japan and take a seat. Around you, passengers drift in and out at each stop, each with their own story.  In this pixel art narrative adventure, your responses matter. As the journey goes on and the seats around you slowly empty, you begin to wonder what it is exactly that connects every soul on board. Features Branching conve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hydrangea Line.

Hey there  I’m Blu, back again with another project — this time it’s all about ramen. This cozy little game puts you behind the counter of a humble ramen shop. You’ll serve steaming bowls to hungry customers, experiment with ingredients, and keep the shop running late into the night. Cook: Mix and match a variety of ingredients to create your own ramen recipes. Complete missions to discover new… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Game About Ramen.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Midnight Ramen Shop is a cozy management and job simulator where you run a small ramen shop in a Japanese city. Take orders, prepare delicious bowls, serve your customers, and unlock new items to upgrade your shop. Core Gameplay: Take orders from customers Prepare ramen bowls with different ingredients Serve your customers Set your own prices carefully Unlock new toppings for your ramen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Ramen Shop.

Witness Anna’s joys and sorrows, her deep thoughts, her struggle with finances and most importantly, her willpower to get through it all for the sake of her dream. With a 4-tier relationship system tied to their orders, you can get constant praise from your customers or you can make them decide not to step in here ever again. It’s all up to you! Tip boxes? Radios? New machi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anna's Bakery Shop.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

80% User Score Based on 44 reviews

In Trusted Hands is a narrative-driven repair shop simulator where fixing phones turns dealing with people’s private lives. Messages, photos, and hidden files can surface during repairs, placing you in the middle of secrets you were never meant to see. As the story unfolds, customers with complicated pasts cross your path, and strangers with unclear motives begin asking for information in exchange… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Trusted Hands.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

79% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Build your own game & movie store — from retro VHS tapes to modern consoles. Fill your shelves with games, movies, and collectibles, attract customers, and grow your business into the ultimate entertainment shop — all while reliving the nostalgia of iconic eras. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Game & Movie Store Simulator.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

95% User Score Based on 5,112 reviews

Critic Score 93%Based on 5 reviews

Run a quaint electronics repair shop in mid-2000s Tokyo. Grow your business by carefully restoring iconic video game consoles, cell phones, music players, and other nostalgic devices. Talk to customers, hear their stories, and see how your decisions impact both their lives and your shop. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

99% User Score Based on 1,548 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!.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

97% User Score Based on 1,068 reviews

The Songs have fallen silent and the world lies in ruin, lost to madness and despair. But within the high walls of Eren Keep, life persists – held together by unbreakable will and the iron fist of the Masked King, ruler and tyrant, savior and messiah. As the swordsmith of Eren Keep, you turn steel into something more precious than gold. Customers come with coin in their hands and demands on their … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bladesong.

Revive a legendary tavern and restore its former glory! Cook delicious meals and craft alcoholic drinks, expand your inn, order supplies, and welcome guests. Create a cozy place where the paths of travelers and adventurers cross! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rose Of Wind.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

99% User Score Based on 339 reviews

Dungeon Bodega Simulator is a retro styled fantasy shop game where you can grow crops, brew potions, sell items and raise slimes as pets! Can you build up your bodega into a one stop adventuring shop while solving the mysteries of the dungeon beneath you? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Bodega Simulator.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

93% User Score Based on 126 reviews

Critic Score 63%Based on 2 reviews

Love, betrayal, and coffee! Zipp's Café is a "noir & chill" little game about a café between the city of animals and the district of insects. Make unusual recipes, get involved in shady dealings, and try to start a new life while searching for love and revenge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zipp's Café.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

95% User Score Based on 7,923 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

A coffee-brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coffee Talk.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

88% User Score Based on 117 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

A lost soul and his dog set out on an otherworldly trek through the afterlife in this wholesome, non-linear adventure game. Pass into the world beyond, perform acts of kindness for other souls, and mend mistakes from a forgotten past life - all with a very good boy by your side! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hello Goodboy.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

85% User Score Based on 910 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 4 reviews

The Red Lantern is a narrative, survival game where you and your team of 5 sled dogs, lost in the wilderness, must navigate the ever-changing events of the Alaskan bush to find your way home. Choose how you want to interact with the world, do you tackle it head on hunting everything that moves, or do you take a more cautious approach? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Red Lantern.

Every appointment is more than a makeover; it’s a conversation, a moment of care, and a step toward healing. Play as Melody, an ambitious woman who's left the corporate world behind to open a small hair salon in a divided town. Listen closely to your customers’ stories, choose styles that match their needs, and watch how being heard can change a community. A cozy, slice-of-life management game … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HerSalon.

Grandma’s Little Store is a cozy store management game set in a forgotten Japanese ghost town. You play as a kind-hearted grandma running the last surviving general store, a quiet place where stories are exchanged as often as goods. By day, town residents stop by with their daily needs. Chat with them at the counter, listen to their struggles, and slowly become part of their lives. But when nig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grandma's Little Store.

The Perfect Bowl is a cozy, heartfelt narrative Ramen arranger about dealing with grief, following Jim Wada, the new owner of his family’s ramen business. Journey with him as he copes with his father’s illness and helps his customers find comfort in ramen, aiming to heal himself along the way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Perfect Bowl.

Open the door to a world of care and business!Welcome to My Pet Store — a place where coziness meets dreams. Start with a small shop where every detail matters, and step by step grow it into the favorite spot for pets and their owners. Immerse yourself in warmth and positivityNo rush here — just bright colors, adorable pets, and a relaxing management experience that brings joy with every achie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Pet Store.

This is your Lucky Break! You've matched with three beautiful women and now it's time to go on dates with them and find the one... or maybe not. The choice is yours. Plot/Characters As a player, you take the role of a guy living in Queens and having no luck on dating apps. But then one day, your phone lights up. You get three matches in one day. Each woman is striking in her own way, and each on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lucky Break: Dating in New York.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

75% User Score Based on 24 reviews

Dive into the heart of a retro disco bar, where the beats are pulsating, the lights are bright, and every night holds a story. Under the Disco Lights - 80's Bar Simulator is a first-person, story-driven bar management simulation that puts you in control of drinks, moods, and secrets – where every choice has consequences. BAR MANAGEMENT & MIXOLOGYServe up cocktails, manage resources, and keep your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Under the Disco Lights - 80's Bar Simulator.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

90% User Score Based on 229 reviews

Critic Score 79%Based on 8 reviews

Set in a late-night café in Tokyo, Coffee Talk Tokyo invites players to step into the role of the barista, brewing drinks that warm the hearts of humans and fantastical beings alike. Each cup influences the tone of every conversation, revealing the stories, dreams, and struggles of a completely new cast of characters. Players can experiment with both hot and cold drinks, enhance their latte art w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coffee Talk Tokyo.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

98% User Score Based on 1,576 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

Dust off your coffee machine and prepare your warmest smile to meet your customers again in the second episode of the much loved coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator; Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

84% User Score Based on 56 reviews

Roommates, Romance, and Ringing Hearts is a live action FMV romance simulation game where your choices shape a year of love and relationships with five unique heroines. Experience cinematic storytelling, heartfelt moments, and branching outcomes as everyday roommate life turns into romance. Produced by TV Asahi Japan and Aiming Inc.. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roommates, Romance, and Ringing Hearts.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

If you’re looking for heart-warming stories and a cozy environment, you’ve just found your game! More than 5 stories where you’ll meet +10 characters in a fantasy setting. LGTBIQA+ friendly. Each story has multiple endings, so… You’ll read them again and again! Potion crafting. Spirit communication in a warming and cozy environment. (Yes, it’s possible!) Join Julia’s spiritual agency great opening… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spirit Talk - Cozy Visual Novel.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

The Last LodgeA medieval choice-based psychological horror. You are the master of The Last Lodge. A respected pillar of the community and a sanctuary for the weary. But behind the warmth of the hearth, a cold reality takes root. Your duties are clear: serve the patrons and flawlessly prepare their orders.  Every guest brings a story; few bring the truth. The safety of your famil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Lodge.

45%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

64% User Score Based on 22 reviews

"Cue to fall in love with you" is an immersive interactive film and television love game that uses movie-level narrative to restore the sweetness and excitement of youth on campus, allowing you to unlock your own love story through choices. From Ordinary to Loved: Your "Superpower Love" PrologueYou play as Ajie, an ordinary college junior whose ordinary campus life is disrupte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 恋爱吗？我家猫会后空翻.

Message from the Production TeamThe Heartfelt Words from the "Tree's Love Crossing Above" Team At first, we thought Xiaoshu was a character we created, but by the time the script was completed, we realized that he is actually a projection of our own inner emotions. As we sketched out the characters' destinies, we were also weaving our own paths of growth. "Tree's Love Crossing A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tree's Love Crossing Above.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 23 reviews

Tea for Sana is a game about observing your surroundings and interpreting narrative clues to solve the mysteries of the mountain. You play as Vesna, a healer who is losing her memory. You'll need to remember your recipes, cook for people in distress, and explore old ruins to heal yourself and ascend to the role of a spirit healer. Help SanaSana, an old friend, is hiding her eyes. To find out wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tea for Sana.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 25 reviews

A heartfelt game where you run a night market stall, cooking kaolengmian (grilled cold noodles). Customers come and go, stopping by to chat and share bits of their lives, joys, frustrations, and everyday struggles. At this little stall, you cook, listen, and keep living an ordinary person’s life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chinese Street Food Legend.

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.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

92% User Score Based on 1,161 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 6 reviews

Listen to stories of boasting glory and utter failure. Gather rumors, turn them into quests, and send the next adventurer on a journey that may change their life forever. Play the tavern owner, serve your drinks, and save the day! And while you’re at it why not uncover truths about a looming evil? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tavern Talk.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

56% User Score Based on 36 reviews

In "Time Rebuild", human civilization stands on the brink of destruction. You will become a time-traveling hero, embarking on a journey to save the world while encountering and bonding with women of vastly different appearances and personalities. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Time Space Rebuild.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Story "That night… did we just clink our glasses?" You were living the life of an ordinary delivery man, and one day you get scammed by your only friend and end up taking over a failing, debt-ridden Pocha. Wait... but why are there so many pretty girls at this Pocha?! About A story shaped entirely by your choices, 'Love Too Easily 2: Summer Pocha' is an FMV simulation game where t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love Too Easily 2: Summer Pocha.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

86% User Score Based on 44 reviews

The first immersive interactive movie game with a Yakuza theme.As the first-person perspective scans the neon lights of a foreign city, your story begins with a "brutal starting blow".                                                                                                     ——ReFATE：Echoes of Desire You open your eyes to an unfamiliar street scene, your pockets emptier than y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Refate: Echoes of Desire.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music

78% User Score Based on 352 reviews

Sunken Engine Lovecraftian Ship Repair Simulation. Restore your father’s old shipyard. Each arriving ship carries a dark mystery to be solved. Keep your customers satisfied while dealing with the strange and eerie happenings on the island. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunken Engine.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

84% User Score Based on 174 reviews

A slow-burn atmospheric horror game about managing a toast shop in a desolate location in Central Anatolia, Turkey. Make toasts for customers, cash in, buy more ingredients, and witness strange events unfolding. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tostchu.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 66 reviews

A vast empty sky, an old digital camera, and a home in the clouds… Your mom has been gone for a while, and the once teeming environment has grown quiet without her careful maintenance. Equipped with a magic flute and the support of your computer friends, it’s up to you to bring abundance back to an empty sky… all on the back of a giant flying catfish! The Wide Open Sky is Running out of Catfish is… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wide Open Sky is Running out of Catfish.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story

72% User Score Based on 230 reviews

Welcome to Chocolate Factory Simulator, where cogwheels and steam work overtime to create the most delicious chocolate! Use your clockwork workshop full of gourmet machinery to create every kind of chocolate your customers could dream up! The world’s steampunk technology is perfect for sweet-making, and it is all is available to you in your manufacture. Satisfy even the most particular customers.T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chocolate Factory Simulator.