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Looking for games like Starving Merchant? Here are top casual role playing recommendations with a economy and anime focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Winkeltje: The Little Shop, Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale or Pixel Shopkeeper.

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  1. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    89% User Score Based on 943 reviews

    Winkeltje: The Little Shop is all about building, decorating, and running your own old-world fantasy shop. Buy low, sell high - from nails and apples to swords and alchemic love potions. Impress your customers, craft items, and be the master of your very own shop. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Winkeltje: The Little Shop.

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  2. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 10,510 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

    "Recettear is an item-shop-focused role-playing game. That means that the core gameplay revolves around running your item store. You will find or purchase items, sell them to townsfolk, and manage your store with an eye toward repaying a debt each week. The game is beaten when the debt is completely repaid." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale.

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  3. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    77% User Score Based on 264 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Be a Pixel Shopkeeper! Collect items, decorate your shop, craft new products, and sell your wares in this shop simulation game with inventory management puzzle mechanics. Unlock new areas and customer classes as you strategize to maximize profits! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Shopkeeper.

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  4. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 190 reviews

    TRADESMAN: Deal to Dealer is a game about a merchant who rides around in his horse-drawn (or bear-drawn) cart. Starting his journey in his home village of Grampstead, the Tradesman heads off to the other towns and villages of the world. Stock up on marine morsels in Fishpool, quench your thirst at Grubgrog Village's renowned tavern, sell basic necessities in Hoboken, and trample the dirt in Normin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TRADESMAN: Deal to Dealer.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    75% User Score Based on 406 reviews

    Potion Tycoon - Supporter Pack The supporter pack contains a selection of goodies for Potion Tycoon, for all those who want to go the extra mile to support the developer of the game. Contents Unique Worker Skin More Varied Container Options Expanded Room Style Contents Game Soundtrack: Assorted music tracks used in the EA release version of the game (to be further extended) Digital Artbook: A fine… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Potion Tycoon.

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  6. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 1,614 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 21 reviews

    Manage your own discount supermarket! Get caught up in small-town drama, organize and plan your shop's layout, and strike lucrative trade deals as you expand your secretive aunt's business empire. Selling more frozen fries will surely heal this broken community...right? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Discounty.

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  7. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    82% User Score Based on 93 reviews

    There's no business like magic business. Time to set up shop in an idyllic small town in a medieval land filled with fairy tale magic, Discworld-esque comedy, and pop-fantasy cliches. Start small, and grow your business as your fame reaches new customers. If you think running a store is easy and somewhat dull - think again! This is no mundane supermarket. This is an establishment of miracles and w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alchemist Shop Simulator.

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  8. Social Media For the latest game dev updates and chatting with developers, hit up these channels: Twitter: Discord: Youtube: About the GameMerchant In Dungeon is now online, thank you for your support. There are still many problems in the game, but we will carefully record them and plan to fix them in time. Merchant In Dungeon, crafted by HexGameStudio, the creators behind Dungeon of Dragon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Merchant in Dungeon.

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  9. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    93% User Score Based on 162 reviews

    Become a medieval merchant and master the arts of bartering, haggling, and investing, Explore 20 markets, barter with 200 characters, and trade in over 1,800 items in a dynamic bartering and haggling system that will challenge and reward. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Merchant of the Six Kingdoms.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    99% User Score Based on 400 reviews

    The aroma of bread in memories... In this moment, let's start anew! This is a world where bread is gradually being forgotten. Until one day, in the corner of the world, an accidental explosion triggered by the main character Chaya, who was forced to stay in a rundown town where she is unfamiliar with the little store owner Effie to rebulid her bakery. And the good smell from the insignificant oven… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aeruta.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    Ready to take on the management of a fantasy shop? Faire Trade allows you to do just that! From farming, to crafting, to selling, to hiring, to expanding, to pricing, to decorating to….. Well, the world's your oyster! Stay curious, adapt, and let your blossoming shop shine! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Faire Trade.

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  12. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    94% User Score Based on 272 reviews

    Welcome to Cozy Keep, where you can be a shopkeeper in a fantastical realm. Engage in commerce with merchants, strive to buy low and sell high, handle thieves, interact with customers, pay taxes(or don't) and ensure you always have the best products in stock. Remember, at the end of the day, it's all about profits! Clean up the place, build furniture and structures using raw materials and decor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cozy Keep: Farm, Craft, Manage.

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  13. 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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  14. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 1,361 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    Become the captain of a flying ship! Sell items, gather resources and build your own trade company in the clouds! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Merchant of the Skies.

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  15. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 1,373 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 3 reviews

    Explore the world of Cuisineer as you enter dungeons and defeat monsters to get vital ingredients to cook delicious food to serve at your restaurant in this super cute and tasty rogue-lite dungeon crawler! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cuisineer.

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  16. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 699 reviews

    Golden Record Retriever is a rogue-like dice building game in which a golden retriever kidnapped by aliens grows into a space hero by retrieving the golden records that have become a "space headache.” If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Umbrellas Allowed.

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  18. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    90% User Score Based on 264 reviews

    Overview This is an early alpha of Skeleseller with only about an hour of gameplay. The game will probably launch at the beginning of 2025. How to play You can use the mouse for everything. Hire adventurers and send them into battle to collect loot.Loot will be automatically sold by you and the adventurers.Use money to upgrade the town and your adventurers. Controls: Scroll wheel: zoom in/ou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skeleseller.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    77% User Score Based on 236 reviews

    Lilly was spirited away to a mysterious island. As her memories fade, everyone seems to know about her quest for her missing sister. It's time to establish a homestead, meet the islanders, learn their secrets and solve the mystery of Everholm in this open-ended minimalist RPG! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Everholm.

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  20. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 1,220 reviews

    Enter the magical world of Tangledeep, a beautifully polished dungeon crawler inspired by classic 16-bit RPGs! Colorful characters, a unique job system, and beautiful environments meet deep strategic gameplay and adventures that are different every time you play. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tangledeep.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    71% User Score Based on 354 reviews

    Caravan combines strategy with RPG elements resulting in a trading and exploration game packed with suspense and challenges. In a pre-medieval Oriental setting players will send their caravan from town to town. On their way, they will experience dangerous, mystical adventures, embark on rewarding quests in towns, and fight against dangerous bandits, beasts, ghoulish creatures and djinns. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Caravan.

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  22. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    53% User Score Based on 246 reviews

    In Home Behind, you take on the role of a refugee cast out from your homeland by a band of rebels. Your home and the peace you enjoyed has been destroyed, and your family has disappeared. Can you survive the struggle, famine, and sickness to make it to the safety of Europe? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Home Behind.

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  23. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    92% User Score Based on 176 reviews

    Brew otherworldly coffee for ghostly patrons in a dark, cozy first-person café. Upgrade your shop, manage supplies, and turn a haunted café into a sanctuary amidst nightmares. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Little Cafe Nightmare.

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  24. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 220 reviews

    Book Bound is a cozy bookshop simulation game. Use a range of items to decorate your shop and make it truly yours. Pick the books you would like to sell. Help customers find books they want most. Sell books in different genres. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Book Bound.

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  25. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 524 reviews

    Manage your very own Witchcraft Shop. This is a job simulator game where you brew potions for your customers, collect oddities, grow flowers in your garden, upgrade your alchemy station, and thrive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witchy Business.

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  26. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 163 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 9 reviews

    A wholesome pixel art platformer. Cook magical delicacies from a vast collection of ingredients in your own shop. Explore an unfamiliar town and deliver tasty treats to the townsfolk. Learn new ways to traverse, discover secrets, and experience a unique witchy world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magical Delicacy.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 696 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    You're a witch, leading your coven into new, unfriendly lands. Use the cards you find to build and expand your civilization. Befriend the local covens or use their bones to fuel your spells. Gather your familiars, the witching hour is nigh. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WitchHand.

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  28. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    69% User Score Based on 630 reviews

    Alchemy Garden is a sandbox game that mixes gardening, alchemy and exploration mechanics. Feel free to explore this little world and find new recipes or components, brew potions and be creative designing your own garden! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alchemy Garden.

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  29. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    64% User Score Based on 298 reviews

    Merchants of Kaidan is a challenging trading game fused with lots of RPG elements. You start very humble, one cart, a purse of gold and silver coins is all that you have. Your task is to roam the world and search of opportunities to score some profit. Buy low, sell high - a merchant's motto is easy to grasp. And yet the job is harder than it seems. A good merchant needs to know everything about t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Merchants of Kaidan.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 1,211 reviews

    Life under the rule of the winged Skyborn race isn't so bad for Claret Spencer, the star mechanic of an independent repair shop. She can patch up just about anything...but when a certain cravat-wearing customer turns her life upside-down, she finds herself pulled into an epic, city-wide conflict that's going to take a lot more than elbow grease to fix! Join Claret on her journey through a tale of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skyborn.

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  32. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 5,338 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 7 reviews

    Potionomics is a game about the business of brewing and selling magical potions. Sylvia, a penniless young witch, must save her shop from the clutches of a debt collector, but she can’t do it alone. With the help of fellow merchants, fledgling adventurers, and an overbearing owl, Sylvia will master the art of potion brewing and the nuance of salesmanship to rescue her shop. After using magical ing… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Potionomics.

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  33. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    74% User Score Based on 161 reviews

    This Merchant Life is a trading strategy game set in the troubled medieval kingdom of Peregrine. Turn a rickety wooden cart, two horses and a few coins into a thriving entrepreneurial triumph! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This Merchant Life.

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  35. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    78% User Score Based on 528 reviews

    A shop game with RPG? Or is it RPG with a shop? Collect materials, Craft weapons, Train your staff and defeat your enemy! This is Weapon Shop Fantasy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Weapon Shop Fantasy.

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  36. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    65% User Score Based on 3,056 reviews
    Critic Score 59%Based on 4 reviews

    Run an adventurers shop – a serious business in a fantasy environment. Stock your store with dangerous weapons, fancy hats, sturdy armour and magical potions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shoppe Keep.

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  37. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    78% User Score Based on 1,310 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 7 reviews

    What if you had it in your power to rid the world of disease, to improve the lives of millions, to ease suffering and cure the sick… and earn a tidy profit? As the head of your own Pharmaceutical Conglomerate you have this power resting in your hands. Will you use it for good? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Big Pharma.

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  38. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 177 reviews

    Open your own shop in the heart of a Medieval Fantasy realm! Stock your shelves with everything from potions and swords to mysterious crystals and legendary artifacts. Set your prices, earn your customers' trust and become the richest merchant in the town! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcane Merchant.

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  39. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    69% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Join The Community About the GameWhimsy Bake&Craft is a laid-back idle simulation game. In your workshop, combine mysterious aquatic ingredients and enchanted crops to craft hundreds of delicious dishes. Whether it’s farming, fishing, or baking—no complex controls are needed. Just assign the right tools, ingredients, and staff, then let time do the rest. Watch as your automated production line… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whimsy Bake&Craft.

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  40. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    78% User Score Based on 1,869 reviews

    Take part in an auction of abandoned warehouses and containers. Your task is to properly estimate the value of the things in the room. Whoever earns the most wins. Locations and bidders can give players more than one a surprise. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Storage Hunter Simulator.

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  41. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 4,890 reviews

    You are in for a stunning mix of genres: a coop first-person fantasy tavern simulator in an open world, action, fishing, hunting, exploration, fun and diverse quests. And, of course, COOKING! Play solo or with friends and feed the entire world!The game unfolds in a cozy and beautiful fantasy world. Step into the role of the owner of an abandoned tavern. Work alone or together with your friends to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ale & Tale Tavern.

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  42. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    88% User Score Based on 254 reviews

    This is a first-person simulation game where you run a retail company. Expand your humble store into a huge retail company. STORE WORKFLOW Sign contracts with leading brands, order new products with an in-game computer, unpack the boxes, place the products into your store, and set the prices for your products. Consider the market prices while setting up your product prices in the store for custom… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retail Company Simulator.

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  43. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    69% User Score Based on 1,184 reviews

    Turn a ramshackle blacksmith shop into a successful enterprise in a challenging and endlessly varied world! Deal with local bandits, merchants, priests, as well as French and English soldiers. Manage workers with various quirks, improve facilities and tools to create better merchandise, decorate your smithy to attract high-paying customers! BUILD THE SMITHY OF YOUR DREAMS Construct new rooms and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anvil Saga.

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  44. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    70% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    As a new Merchant in the bustling city of Rosewall you'll manage your own shop, craft artisan goods, hire Companions, and even unravel a mystery of the city! Immerse yourself in a fantasy world where conflict is a thing of the past in this visual novel meets shopkeeper simulator. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Merchants of Rosewall.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 666 reviews

    JOIN OUR TWITTER JOIN OUR DISCORD About the GameRise of Gun A simulator of a weapons store in a world overrun by zombies after a global epidemic. The entire world is enveloped in darkness, but humans have not given up and are fighting to the end. After losing his family, the main character sets out in search of survivors in despair. The journey was difficult, but he was able to find a wonderf… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise of Gun.

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  46. 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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  47. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 311 reviews

    "Crown Champion: Legends of the Arena" is a fantasy RPG/Management simulator set in the ruthless world of gladiatorial combat. Develop your academy and train your fighters. Increase your power and influence in the realm. Reap the rewards of your labours. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crown Champion: Legends of the Arena.

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  48. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    45% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    Spirited Heart is a fantasy life simulation game. Create your fantasy alter ego choosing between an apparently normal human, a cute elf and a wicked demoness: they behave differently in the various dialogue choices you'll encounter during the game. Once the game start you'll be able to run your life in a virtual fantasy world: choose a job from the 20 different ones available, but carefully check… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spirited Heart Deluxe.

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  49. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
    58% User Score Based on 1,506 reviews

    Shoppe Keep 2 is an open world, first-person, multiplayer-focused merchant simulator, and is inspired by the shopkeepers that we know and love from classic RPGs and MMOs. In Shoppe Keep 2, players choose how to conduct business. They can buy stock from several suppliers around town, or take on lucrative and dangerous missions to secure high class stock that fetch higher profits. As in the origin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shoppe Keep 2.

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  50. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    71% User Score Based on 292 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

    Open your own Card shop by the seaside in Kardboard Kings: Card Shop Simulator! Buy, trade and sell Cards, or keep them for your own collection. Earn reputation with customers, beat your shop goals, unlock new decorations, and host exciting events to bring everyone to the best Card shop in town! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kardboard Kings: Card Shop Simulator.

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