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Looking for games like Taking Root? Here are top casual simulation recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Viridi, Garden In! or Leafy Corner.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 5,873 reviews

    Viridi is a simulation video game developed by Ice Water Games. It tasks players to look after a pot of succulents. While not fully realistic (they're very forgiving), your succulents will require some maintenance and can die from over- or under-watering. Name your favorite plants, give them special care and attention, and they might even flower for you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Viridi.

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  2. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    87% User Score Based on 267 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    A calm and peaceful experience about growing tiny and lovely plants. Just relax, take care of your seedlings, and watch your dream garden come to life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Garden In!.

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  3. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    99% User Score Based on 379 reviews

    Run the plant shop of your dreams in Leafy Corner, a cozy shop management game where you grow, sell, and care for real-life houseplants! Step into the role of a plant shop owner. Grow plants, serve your customers, and create a warm, inviting space filled with greenery and charm. Watch your plants grow over time, unfolding leaf by leaf as you care for them. Not everyone knows what th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leafy Corner.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 573 reviews

    Tiny Terraces is an idle-farming game, where you can watch tiny guys do different tasks around the terrace as you work on things outside the game. Grow Crops: Plant crops and watch as the tiny guys manage the garden plots by watering, weeding, and harvesting. Craft Tiny Guys: Use certain crops and tiny guy parts to craft more tiny guys to help manage the terrace. Decorate: Use money produc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Terraces.

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  5. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 459 reviews

    My Little Life is a life simulator that lives on the bottom of your screen, allowing you to focus on other tasks while periodically checking on your own little person. Watch as they live out their own livesMy Little Life is built to be non-intrusive, with no loud popups or distracting events that need to be acted on immediately. This allows you to focus on other tasks while your little person live… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Little Life.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    75% User Score Based on 416 reviews

    Relaxing game where you can build your farm on your desktop. Your farm will be your interactive live wallpaper. Perfect to play in the background doing other things. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desktop Farm.

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  7. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 130 reviews

    Build a vending machine empire in this cozy idle sim! Manage staff, decorate locations, and watch your business thrive. Play actively or let it run passively in the background with relaxing music to enjoy while you work or unwind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vending Dokan!: Kozy Kiosk.

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  8. View Game
    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    88% User Score Based on 513 reviews

    Chonkers is a cozy and relaxing idle game. Adopt the cutest fur balls and watch them ramp up the chonk scale as you play with them. Find them a new family. They’ll pay A LOT for your hefty chonker! Complete your collection by finding all the breeds and the rarest space cats! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chonkers.

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  9. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 270 reviews

    JOIN THE COMMUNITY ON THE DESTROYER DOGGO DISCORD About the GameStep into the warm and welcoming world of Bao Bao's Cozy Laundromat, where our lovable panda, Bao Bao, is eager to share her dream with you. Starting with just 500, you'll help Bao Bao transform a humble beginning into a bustling haven of cleanliness and charm. Picture rows of vibrant, colorful washing machines humming gently, alo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bao Bao's™ Cozy Laundromat.

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  10. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    95% User Score Based on 474 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

    Bunhouse is a cute, simple, bunny-filled game focused on growing plants and managing a greenhouse with fellow buns. Take care of your leafy plant buddies by balancing the amount of water and light they get. Play with friends and upgrade your greenhouse for wholesome, relaxing fun. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bunhouse.

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  11. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    71% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    WHAT IS PLANTABI? Plantabi is a chill sandbox game where you take care of adorable plants and design the cozy little garden of your dreams! YOUR LITTLE GARDEN Feel the laid-back vibes as you take care of your leafy buddies in your own little garden. And the fun doesn't stop there – you can unlock and collect more items to spruce up your cozy space, adding that extra touch of charm. THE TASK Exp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plantabi: Little Garden.

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  12. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    68% User Score Based on 592 reviews

    Open your dream restaurant at FPP. Create a unique exterior and interior, hire the best workers and chefs, create a place where people will love to eat, spend time and spend their money. Simulation of the restaurant business. Features: Cleaning and Restoration.When you buy a room for your own restaurant - you will need to free it from trash and make major repairs, it is not an easy task, but what … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cafe Owner Simulator.

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  13. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 744 reviews

    Difficult challenges - a big reward: Running an aquarium shop is a real challenge! Clients will entrust you with difficult tasks that you have to cope with. In return, a reward awaits you. Spend it on developing your business - buying new species of fish, exotic plants, equipping your store or developing your skills. Let your imagination run wild: Create an aquarium in which each fish will want… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aquarist.

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  15. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    91% User Score Based on 439 reviews

    In Cozy Cleaner, you bring messy rooms back to order step by step. Each level takes you to a different room where you look around, collect scattered items, and place them where they belong. Open boxes to find new objects, sweep up crumbs, wipe spills, polish windows, water the plants, and finish with a refreshing room spray. With every action, the space feels lighter, and so do you. There are no t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cozy Cleaner.

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  16. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 2,355 reviews

    Tiny Aquarium is a real-time idle game, meaning the fish keep growing while you’re away – even when you’re offline! Be sure to check in regularly and see how your fishy friends are doing. Begin a relaxing journey toward building your dream aquarium. Hatch new fish, customize your aquarium, and interact with your friends. Create the aquarium of your dreams, and place it on your desktop as a compani… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Aquarium: Social Fishkeeping.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    94% User Score Based on 7,075 reviews

    Chillquarium is a relaxing idle game. Buy fish and raise them in real time, then sell them to turn a profit! Customize your aquarium and fill your collection with rare exotic fish, and unlock ultra-rare color variants! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chillquarium.

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  18. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    97% User Score Based on 7,402 reviews

    A relaxing idle-farming simulator that sits at the bottom of your screen while you do other things. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rusty's Retirement.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    98% User Score Based on 2,162 reviews

    Discover, collect and organise to create your own unique garden in this relaxing idle / creative sandbox! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Garden Galaxy.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    67% User Score Based on 2,766 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    This is your little wood cabin. Located in the heart of a lush forest, the cabin is expandable: build new rooms and unlock additional game mechanics, including food cooking, plant growing, and tool crafting. # EXPLORE Explore a living, colorful world, ranging from dense forests to dark caves. # BUILD Your cabin grows with you: build new rooms to unlock additional game mechanics, including cook… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Among Trees.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    80% User Score Based on 1,863 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 7 reviews

    Restore a forgotten neighbourhood through your favourite hobby, one cozy room at a time. In Hozy, clean, paint, and decorate abandoned homes with satisfying mechanics and intuitive controls. Enjoy the little details as you interact with tools, items and furniture to bring each space back to life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hozy.

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  22. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 255 reviews

    Step into Exotica 2: Pet Shop Simulator, where your shop buzzes with life, and every animal is a treasure waiting to be discovered. Grow your business by choosing which creatures to buy, breed, and sell, then reinvest your earnings to watch your cozy store flourish at your own rhythm. Enjoy a warm, sim-lite adventure where running your pet shop is all about gentle progress, delightful animal encou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exotica 2: Pet Shop Simulator.

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  23. View Game
    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 1,561 reviews

    ✨ wishlist gourdlets on steam! https://tinyurl.com/5n8ph5tv  Gourdlets is a city-building sandbox. Place buildings and scenery, and then watch visiting gourdlets arrive and interact with the world. No objectives, no points, just building   If you liked this game, then please... ✨ wishlist on steam! https://tinyurl.com/5n8ph5tv  join the discord! https://discord.gg/xYgv78Azwe  sign up for the fan m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gourdlets.

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  25. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 652 reviews

    Furnish Master is a relaxing game about furnishing apartments, houses, commercial estate and even outdoor territory! Realize your design dreams! Add to Wishlist now! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Furnish Master.

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  26. 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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  27. 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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  28. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization
    80% User Score Based on 636 reviews

    The crisp crackle of dust and debris entering your vacuum is the sound of Vacuum Warrior. Suck up ridiculous amounts of dust using overpowered industrial vacuums and robots from the comfort of your desk chair. Take on the world of vacuuming today! Watch the numbers go up in this incremental idle game featuring: Numerous vacuums Autonomous vacuuming agents that do the work for you Tons of du… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vacuum Warrior - Idle Game.

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  29. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 1,601 reviews

    Restore an abandoned bakery and prepare pastries from farm to table! Grow fresh ingredients in the greenhouse, cook pastries & sweets in the kitchen and serve your baked goods to hungry... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lemon Cake.

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  30. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 976 reviews
    Critic Score 54%Based on 4 reviews

    Manage your own bunny park! Give snacks and toys to your bunnies. Improve and decorate your park to increase its popularity and collect all the bunnies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bunny Park.

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  31. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    96% User Score Based on 2,377 reviews

    Leaves have been piling up for too long, and they aren't going anywhere on their own. Time to roll up your sleeves and get back to work. You don't need much. A rake, a leaf blower, or sometimes even a mighty hand might become handy. The plot changes slowly at first, but once you start upgrading your tools, the process becomes quick - and the yard begins to feel alive again. Keep track of th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leaf it Alone.

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  32. View Game
    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    63% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Welcome to Puppy Park! Nestled in a peaceful countryside setting, Puppy Park invites you to run your very own tiny dog hotel. Spend 20–30 minutes each day caring for adorable pups of all breeds and personalities, building bonds and growing your reputation one wagging tail at a time. Daily Care & Connection Every day, new dogs arrive with their unique natures and needs. Your job is t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Puppy Park.

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  33. View Game
    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 826 reviews

    Make miniature dioramas using hundreds of objects! Create a compact kitchen, a comfortable living room or a cozy nook to read books - the choice is yours! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MakeRoom.

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  34. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 319 reviews

    Create a Home Away from Home Looking for a place where you can just take a breath? Welcome to Hotel Galactic! It's a tale of friendship, trust, and creating a space where everyone – no matter what corner of the galaxy they come from – feels safe. Settle on the cloud-drifting Island of Imoshima and build a hotel that will become the true heart of this world, welcoming travelers from across… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hotel Galactic.

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  35. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 220 reviews

    Run a relaxing plant nursery, manage inventory, and turn a small shop into a thriving business at your own pace. Run your own cozy plant shop! Order plants, seeds, tools, and decorations from your computer. Stock the shelves, set up displays, and keep your nursery looking its best for customers. Take a break from the shop floor to get your hands dirty. Tend to your greenhouses, grow … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plant Nursery Simulator.

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  36. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
    62% User Score Based on 154 reviews

    Run a pet shop In Pet Shop Simulator your main task will be to run a pet shop. Your duties will include not only finding wonderful new homes for the animals, but also ensuring that they have a wonderful and prosperous life. Therefore, supply your store with the right stock so that when you give your pet away it's provided with the right accessories. Make your customers' dreams come true All sorts… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pet Shop Simulator.

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  37. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    76% User Score Based on 809 reviews

    Using appropriate gardening techniques and your creativity, bring an abandoned plot back to life, and experience the joy and peace that cultivating your own garden brings. • ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES – In Garden Life, there's no miracle solution: your plants will only flourish with dedication, the right tools and appropriate gardening techniques! • DESIGN THE GARDEN OF YOUR DREAMS – Using the gr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 691 reviews

    Fish Game is a detailed and highly “sofishticated” aquarium simulator, lovingly crafted *by* enthusiasts *for* enthusiasts! Featuring fish with personalities and dynamic relationships, water quality modeling, and so much more! Made with support from our friends at Smarter Every Day! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fish Game.

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  39. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 475 reviews

    An unapologetically cozy plant collecting and decorating game. Build a beautiful indoor garden from the ground up in your New York City apartment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plant Therapy.

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  40. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    87% User Score Based on 3,376 reviews

    My Dream Setup is a simulation game about building the room you've always dreamed of. A huge selection of furniture, computers and their accessories, posters, pictures, plants, and other interior details await you. Try all of them and create your dream setup. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Dream Setup.

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  41. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    65% User Score Based on 1,498 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 10 reviews

    Hop off the train and into your new life in the village of Hokko! Take over the old workshop and get creative; use crafted materials and design everything in town! With complete creative freedom, what type of town will you build? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hokko Life.

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  42. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 1,763 reviews

    Luna's Fishing Garden is a cozy fishing and building game. Catch fish, trade it in and create the garden of your dreams by planting new trees, placing water objects and bringing animals to the archipelago. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Luna's Fishing Garden.

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  44. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 365 reviews

    Create and build your own Call Center in Smooth Operators. Develop client relationships while balancing your financials and workload. Plan an efficient operation through micro management of your workforce while achieving objectives. Can you create a successful operation? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Smooth Operators.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    78% User Score Based on 445 reviews

    Welcome to the Voodoo Garden! You're owner of a little hut in a bustling swamp. With the help of little spirits you can earn powers and gold by producing various voodoo supplies. In Voodoo Garden you plant trees, shrubs and herbs in order to grow various fruits, leafs, mushrooms and more. By harvesting your plants and catching wild swamp animals you gather ingredients for your production of occul… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voodoo Garden.

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  46. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    94% User Score Based on 11,924 reviews

    【Synopsis】A mischievous fairy has left the once-majestic library in utter chaos. The principal’s word is law: "You are forbidden from leaving until all 3,072 books are returned to their rightful places!" In the silent, mystical archive, your long battle against the mountain of books begins. 【Gameplay: Library Organization Simulator】This is a first-person organization simulator set in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library!.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    90% User Score Based on 821 reviews

    Unpacking Mode Update About the GameAbout this gameHi, I’m Niklas – the developer of Small Spaces. My goal is to make a game that puts you into a creative flow without you even noticing. And a lot of the player feedback has been exactly that. So, if you’re looking for a relaxing game to take your mind off stressful thoughts, Small Spaces might be just the creative escape you were looking for :… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Small Spaces.

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  49. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    78% User Score Based on 91 reviews

    Aquaculture Land is a freshwater aquafarming management game with sandbox style mechanic and 2D pixel art visual design. Player will act as a businessman that runs a freshwater fish farm. They will manage all things related to fisheries, produce some high-quality products, fulfill the needs of customers to get benefits, and develop the business. Features Pond-Based Fish Environment (Sandbox Style)… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aquaculture Land.

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  50. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    81% User Score Based on 63 reviews

    Desktop Cate Cafe is a cute, idle management game that lives at the bottom of your screen letting you work on other tasks while your cafe runs. Design your dream cafe, unlock delicious recipes, and automate your cafe with cute cat staff! Design Your Outdoor Cafe Build the perfect cafe with hundreds of customization options paired with an easy to use building system that lets your creativit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desktop Cat Cafe.

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