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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 Pawn & Roll, Winterreach Emporium or Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale.

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  1. Step into Pawn & RollAs the new owner, it's up to you to restore the store to its former glory—appraise, buy,  and sell enchanted items to a variety of customers: from adventurers to rare VIP monsters and sorcerers. Repair, upgrade, and decorate your shop to attract rare clients with legendary artifacts to sell. Navigate a dynamic economy, uncover hidden secrets, and build your reputation as t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pawn & Roll.

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  2. High in the frostbitten peaks of the Winterreach Range, opportunity awaits the clever and the bold. You’ve just opened a humble ski shop in the heart of a bustling fantasy resort town — where wealthy nobles, daring adventurers, and strange folk from faraway lands all come looking for gear to conquer the slopes. Winterreach Emporium blends cozy shopkeeping with deep management mechanics, set in a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Winterreach Emporium.

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  3. 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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  4. ABOUT THIS GAMElight roguelite tower game with shop management. You are an underdog wizard. During your exam, you blew up the Wizard Tower and now you owe a huge debt. To pay your debt back, you work as a cleaner in the Wizard Tower, and run a small junk shop, selling things you find inside. You can also cook monster food and sell it to visitors. Explore the Tower, challenge strange monster… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Miracle Bullet.

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  5. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 2,119 reviews

    An enchanted shop sim at the edge of a magical world. Created In Loving Dedication To The Memory Of My Best Friend Teddy Bear. Welcome to Teddy’s Haven. Welcome to a cozy, magical shop simulator set on the enchanting island of Ursa. Run your store your way and sell what you harvest, craft, or discover. And enjoy the freedom to decorate freely across your shop, home, and the wilds beyond. Leve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Teddy's Haven - A Fantasy Inspired Shop Simulator.

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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 1,414 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 21 reviews

    Manage your own supermarket, explore the tight-knit community of Blomkest, build friendships or make enemies as you uncover the town's secrets in this cozy management sim RPG! Step into the quirky harbour town of Blomkest, where your aunt has entrusted you with managing its only supermarket. Design and organise your shop, manage stock levels, work the checkout, and strike trade deals. Build rela… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Discounty.

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  7. 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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  8. Risk your life in dungeons as an ordinary adventurer? Or make a fortune selling the potions that save those adventurers’ lives? In Alchemist Business Simulation, the answer is simple: the cauldron always wins. This isn’t one of those cozy town games where you casually gather herbs and stir soup. This is where magic dances with commerce, and risk meets profit. Are you ready to build your own alch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alchemist Business Simulation.

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  9. Step into the magical world of "Enchanted: A Magic Shop", where you are the proud owner of the most mystical store in town. From ancient tomes to powerful grimoires, your shop is the go-to place for wizards, witches, and magical beings seeking rare and enchanted books. But running a magic shop is no ordinary job—it’s a balance of mystery, wit, and mastering the arcane arts. Decipher You… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enchanted - A Magic Shop.

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  10. 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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  11. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, music
    67% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Welcome to Gun Store Simulator, where you take on the role of a gun store owner and dive deep into the intricate and exciting world of firearms retail. In this immersive simulation, you’re not just running a simple shop - you’re building an empire. From small beginnings to becoming a powerhouse in the arms trading industry, your success hinges on your ability to manage every detail of the business… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gun Store Simulator.

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  12. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    93% User Score Based on 229 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 decorat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cozy Keep: Farm, Craft, Manage.

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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. Key features: In-Depth Character CustomizationDesign your character with an extensive range of options — face, hair, underwear, clothing, accessories, jewelry, shoes, watches and even nails. Create a look that’s truly personal and unique. Resource GatheringFarm seasonal crops, fish in rivers and oceans, mine rare ores, and raise animals for essential goods. Trade and collect valuable materials … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trade Tales.

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  16. FOLLOW US About the Game♥️Story IntroductionAs the scenery outside your window slows and fades into the distance, you finally arrive at your summer destination—Onsen Town, a quiet and remote village hidden away from the bustle of the city. With no internet due to its location, you’ve traveled here with your mother, who was transferred for work, to help the town build its first communication t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Revive! Onsen Town!.

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  17. 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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  18. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    Welcome to the Pecunian Empire, travelling merchant! Head between our many cities, expand your collection of wares, and grow your riches. If your talent and skill are sharp enough, you may be in with a shot of winning the Wandering Merchant Quest and proving that YOU are the best dealer in town! Along your journey, take on quests for locals, find unique items to sell, and build a band of travell… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dealer's Life Legend.

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  19. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 1,470 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 18 reviews

    Ooblets is a farming, creature collection, and town life game where you build up your farm, befriend townsfolk, grow ooblets, and have dance-offs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ooblets.

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  20. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 3,144 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 1 reviews

    [Media 2043808] Garden Paws is a relaxing role-playing game that doesn't limit your play style. Create your perfect simulation, whether you want to spend your days farming, exploring, fishing,... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Garden Paws.

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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. Run your own supermarket! About the GameRun your own supermarket! Buy, stock, and sell items, expand your store, and manage customers. Customize your layout, explore new locations, and hire staff. Keep things fresh with variety and new challenges as you grow your business. Store Management Design your store to balance efficiency and aesthetics. Arrange product displays, organize aisles, and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Supermarket Simulator Pro.

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  24. Fresh out of the Wizarding Academy and finally ready to face the world, you grab your broom, prepare your robes and reach the land where you’ll settle. Some potatoes here, a few mushrooms there…some chickens maybe? A cat for sure...the necessary ingredients for a potion or two… it’s time to make this new land your home! Just beware the darker creatures that lurk in the distant shadows... T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Farmwand.

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  25. Welcome to Tiny Town Market Simulator! Set in a miniature toy town that comes to life inside a magical dome, Tiny Town Market Simulator puts you in the shoes of a small merchant determined to grow his own shop into the most beloved market in town. Start from a humble stall and transform your business into a thriving success. Grow crops, raise animals, craft handmade goods, buy upgrades, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Town Market Simulator.

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  26. 33%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    55% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Roadmap About the GameDVD Store Simulator is a simulation game where you sell popular films, rare figures and board games to earn money and build your own DVD shop. STORE MANAGEMENT - Improve the customer experience! Organise shelves, display products and make your shop a place where customers can easily find what they are looking for. ORDER PRODUCT - Manage your stock of DVDs, figures a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DVD Store Simulator.

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  27. Craggenrock is a crafting shop management game taking place on a remote island after a great disaster. You play as Arlo, a young crafter seeking a name of his own replacing his former crafting master in the mining town of Pareho. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Craggenrock.

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  28. 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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  29. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    97% User Score Based on 30,895 reviews

    TCG Card Shop Simulator is a trading card shop simulation where you sell card booster packs to earn money and build your card shop business. Open your own local game store. Stock shelves with the latest booster packs, or crack them and collect the cards for yourself. Set your own prices, hire staff, host events, and expand your card shop. Manage Your Shop: Design your own TCG shop. Organize she… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TCG Card Shop Simulator.

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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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  31. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    73% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    Tiny Witch, is a little game about managing a minion store, where you must mix the right resources to build the minions needed by the dungeon masters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Witch.

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  32. 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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  35. 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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  37. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 6,138 reviews

    Shop Titans is a simulation RPG game that consists of building your own shop within a fantasy kingdom. In it, you can craft and sell armor, swords, potions and all kinds of gear and equipment to heroes to help them in their adventures. With the money from the sales you can expand and customize your shop to become a business mogul in the village. Heroes of all kinds can enter your store: warriors, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shop Titans.

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    44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    44% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    In this world, three races — humans, sprites, and kindred — coexist with their own unique cultures. Some races are on good terms with each other, such as humans and sprites, while others may not get along as well, such as sprites and kindred, but they all live together more or less harmoniously. Nowhere is that cooperative attitude more apparent than here in the most commercially-developed town o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AL・FINE.

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  39. EGGMART - Surprise Egg EmpireIf luck favors you, you'll get rich! Welcome to a world filled with mysterious surprise eggs! In EGGMART, you're not just running a store - you're playing big gambles. Every egg is a secret, every opening an adventure. What will be inside? An ordinary toy, or a legendary collectible that makes you rich? Let The Game of Chance Begin!Buy eggs wholesale, crack them ope… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EGGMART.

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  40. Mall Manager Simulator: Prologue is a limited version of the full game to start running your local Mall now. Wishlist the full version to play the complete Mall Manager Simulator game. Step into the world of shopping and experience what it’s like to manage a real shopping mall! Mall Manager Simulator: Prologue gives you a chance to dive into the excitement of becoming a master of management. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MALL MANAGER SIMULATOR - PROLOGUE.

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  41. PLAY DEMO NOW!!! Welcome, future Master Blacksmith! In this Demo Version, you'll dive into the charming chaos of your very own smithy. It's time to roll up your sleeves (or paws!): Recruit Paw-some Helpers: Hire a team of adorable, yet capable, animal assistants to manage the fires and forge the finest gear. Grow Your Empire: Earn those precious Fishcoins from satisfied adventurers and invest… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MeowCraft.

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  42. 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 town! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcane Merchant.

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  43. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Welcome to Market Simulator — a deeply immersive, first-person retail management experience where your journey from a modest shop owner to a thriving market tycoon begins. Whether you’re a strategic thinker, an interior design enthusiast, or just love the satisfying rhythm of retail, Market Simulator puts you in complete control of every detail behind running your very own supermarket. Build th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Market Simulator.

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  44. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    [Figure Shop Simulator: Prologue is a free version prepared for you to experience the Figure Shop Simulator in advance. This version contains limited content and allows you to try out the general mechanics of the game.] Figure Shop Simulator is a fun and detailed business simulation game where you manage your own figure store. Produce figures with 3D printers, stock your shelves, set prices, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Figure Shop Simulator: Prologue.

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  45. Market Street Tycoon Simulator invites you to establish, manage and grow your own supermarket. This adventure, which starts from scratch on colorful streets, can quickly turn you into the largest supermarket chain in your neighborhood. But remember, success depends on your decisions, planning skills and entrepreneurial spirit. You start the game by opening a small shop. You choose the name, d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Market Street Tycoon Simulator.

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  46. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    87% User Score Based on 592 reviews

    CardShop Simulator Multiplayer is a trading card shop simulation where you sell card packs to earn money and build your card shop business. Design your own Pukémoe card shop. Organize shelves and card packs to make customer shopping experience smooth and easy. Enjoy opening cards packs as much as you want to. Test your luck and find super rare cards to complete your Pukémoe card collectio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Card Shop Simulator Multiplayer.

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  47. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 187 reviews

    Run your own game store business. Design your shelves with consoles and games, set prices, manage communication with companies, handle customer support, and grow your brand. Online sales, rival companies, marketing strategies, and tech upgrades are coming soon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Console Shop Simulator.

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  48. 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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  49. 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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  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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