Games like Taking Root
Looking for games like Taking Root? Here are top casual simulation recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Viridi, Garden In! or Chonkers.
1 92%Game Brain Scoremusic, graphicsmonetization, grinding92% User Score 5,873 reviewsViridi 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.
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82%Game Brain Scoremusic, graphicsgrinding, story87% User Score 267 reviewsCritic Score 60%1 reviewsA 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.
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87%Game Brain Scoregameplay, musicgrinding, monetization87% User Score 418 reviewsChonkers 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!
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97%Game Brain Scoremusic, graphicsgrinding, optimization97% User Score 7,402 reviewsA relaxing idle-farming simulator that sits at the bottom of your screen while you do other things.
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98%Game Brain Scoregraphics, musicstory, grinding98% User Score 398 reviewsAn unapologetically cozy plant collecting and decorating game. Build a beautiful indoor garden from the ground up in your New York City apartment.
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91%Game Brain Scoremusic, gameplaystory, grinding91% User Score 127 reviewshttps://store.steampowered.com/widget/3417120/ A place to unwind, mix drinks, and serve warm meals to charming guests—whether in fullscreen or tucked neatly at the bottom of your screen as you go about your day. Keep your bar stocked, set the perfect table, and welcome your guests with care. After all, the heart of a great bar is the people inside it. Hire staff to keep things runni…
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96%Game Brain Scoremusic, graphicsoptimization, story96% User Score 852 reviewsBeautiful Jigsaw Puzzle game where you can design the room you play in!
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94%Game Brain Scoregameplay, emotionalgrinding, graphics94% User Score 313 reviewsBunhouse 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.
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96%Game Brain Scoregraphics, musicgameplay, stability96% User Score 324 reviewsMy Koi, number 1 hit on the Mac App Store (Games), is a beautiful and relaxing fish pond app. Customise and name each fish. Feed them daily. Watch them grow. Collect new fish. Escape and Relax.
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95%Game Brain Scoregraphics, musicstory, grinding95% User Score 627 reviewsMake 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!
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