Games like Sproots

"Loddlenaut is a single-player, open-world sci-fi game where you clean up an alien ocean planet as an interstellar custodian. Raise and care for adorable axolotl-like creatures called 'loddles' while uncovering an intriguing story of a spacefaring mega-corporation's abandonment. With splendid visuals, masterful soundtrack, and various gadgets to unlock, Loddlenaut offers an emotional, immersive experience, though be prepared for some grinding."

Train Valley is a strategic railway simulator where you build and manage train stations across different historical eras. Your goal is to transport passengers, cargo, and mail efficiently while balancing resources and expanding your network. With challenging missions, various landscapes, and real-world locomotives, Train Valley offers a satisfying and educational experience for railroad enthusiasts.

"Niche: A Genetics Survival Game" is a strategy simulation where players manage a tribe of animals, navigating through diverse islands with varying environments. Your goal is to adapt your species to survive, managing their genetics, behaviors, and traits. Overcome challenges such as harsh weather, predators, and limited resources to ensure your species' survival and evolution.

Stacklands is a village-building game where you stack cards to collect resources, construct buildings, and battle creatures. Cards can be sold for coins to buy packs containing themed cards that expand your village. At the end of each moon, ensure your villagers have enough food, or they will starve. The game features over 200 cards, 60 ideas, and 50 quests, with combat against goblins, bears, and rats.

Megaquarium is a single-player business strategy game with an aquatic twist, offering a beautiful gameplay experience through exceptional visuals and a wonderful soundtrack. Design and manage your own aquarium, choosing from nearly 100 different marine species, and hire staff based on their skills to help you grow and thrive. Despite some bugs and a grindy aspect, the game boasts an intriguing storyline and plenty of humor to keep players engaged.

Equilinox is a single-player 4X game that offers stunning visuals and an exceptional soundtrack, but can be very grinding with plenty of bugs. As a low-poly nature simulation game, it allows players to create and manage their own ecosystem in an engaging and highly emotional atmosphere, currently being developed in Java using OpenGL.

"Stranded Sails - Explorers of the Cursed Islands" is an open-world, farming-and-sailing adventure game. After a shipwreck, you must explore nearby islands, grow crops, and manage resources to keep your crew alive. Solve puzzles and uncover secrets as you work towards repairing your ship and finding a way back home.

Havendock is a survival game where you start stranded in the middle of the ocean. You gather resources, build a town, and attract survivors to join you. Your goal is to keep everyone alive and research technology to thrive, while also exploring what lies beneath the sea. The game features WASD movement, character stats viewing with C, and multi-build toggle with B during build mode. Additional shortcut keys include Ctrl + Click for mass resource collection, Shift + Click for resource insertion, X for mass delete mode, and G for mass upgrade mode.

In Bear & Breakfast, players assume the role of a shape-shifting bear who runs a cozy bed and breakfast business in a peaceful woodland community. They must build and manage their inn, cook meals for their guests, and explore the wilderness to uncover secrets and expand their operations. The game features a charming art style, relaxing gameplay, and plenty of opportunities for players to put their hospitality skills to the test.

"The Wandering Village" is a post-apocalyptic city-builder where you lead a group of survivors on the back of a giant, wandering creature named Onbu. Build your settlement, form a symbiotic relationship with Onbu, and manage production chains to ensure your village's survival in a world overtaken by mysterious, toxic plants. Balance your community's needs and Onbu's wellbeing to create a thriving coexistence.