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Looking for games like The Band? Here are top role playing recommendations with a anime focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Band, Love n Life: Happy Student or Chinese Parents.

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  1. As Altera Games,  we are excited to announce our very first game, The Band! The Band is a 2D Rhythm/RPG about a college student trying to start a rock band. Develop your character by improving your stats — Technique, Confidence, and Charm — and upgrading your musical gear, including your Guitar, Amp, Microphone, and Accessories. Build relationships with NPCs by talking, hanging out, and spending … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Band.

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  2. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 139 reviews

    Love n Life: Happy Student At Reborn Entertainment, creativity drives everything we do as we’re committed to delivering fresh experiences. For us, fun isn’t just a goal, it’s the rule.  ⭐ Main Features Experience dating through the unique Inventory Management system with over 300 unique items. Complete the 5 main and 3 side girls' objectives to experience over 40 romantic moments with over… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love n Life: Happy Student.

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  3. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 2,874 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 2 reviews

    Chinese Parents is a casual sim set in China, where you step into the shoes of an average kid from birth towards the end of your high school. Study hard, have fun, make friends and face your ultimate challenge, the "Gaokao". What will your life be after that? And when you have a child, will you be a Tiger Parent? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chinese Parents.

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  4. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay
    72% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    The Flower Shop: Winter In Fairbrook is a dating and farming simulation game and takes place after the first Flower Shop game, Summer In Fairbrook. Play as Natalie this time, and meet some of the characters of the first game like Clara, Susana, Steve, Trent, Jacob plus a "new entry": Ryan, who runs the general store of the town. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flower Shop: Winter In Fairbrook.

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  5. It's 1992 and the world is screaming for change. So you made the leap and moved to Emerald City. Now it's time to Take That Mainstage! In this hybrid genre life sim/crafting/strategy/rhythm game, you'll have one year to reach the top. It's up to you to recruit your perfect band, write music that moves people, conversation battle with your friends & enemies to collect lyrics, explore the city a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Take That Mainstage!.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    90% User Score Based on 145 reviews

    Whimel Academy is a slow-paced time manager set at a fantastical school for witches, wizards, and budding mages. You’ll explore the campus, attend classes in subjects like herbology and potion-making, meet new friends, and maybe find a romantic connection. Extracurriculars remain an integral part of life at Whimel Academy. Explore part-time jobs around campus to earn money and stat poi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whimel Academy.

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  7. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 122 reviews

    WELCOME TO SALTY HOUNDS!SALTY HOUNDS is an open-world dating sim in which you will create your own love story. (*Please find the streaming guide at the bottom) LOVE INTERESTSThe love interests have their own daily schedules, preferences and secrets that wait to be unraveled. GAMEPLAYAfter your father's accident, you take charge of Salty Hounds, a small bodyguard agency. Meet your love… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Salty Hounds.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 2,362 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    This is the story of your life. Experience the entire journey from toddler to adulthood. Go to schools, learn new things, meet new friends, and have wild adventures! Every choice you make will influence your future career, and decide who your romantic partner will be. Who will you become? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Growing Up.

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  9. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    77% User Score Based on 633 reviews

    JOIN US ON KICKSTARTER About the Game Your story begins once you step off the bus that brought you to Pixelia. From there on, only your imagination can decide how things will go. Create your Pixelian's story on your own terms. Customize your character's appearance, buy or rent a property, and work your way up to the top. There is no limit to what you can become. You can choose to be a music… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to To Pixelia.

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  10. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 704 reviews

    KnightsCollege is a kemono visual novel set in the Knight College, where elite knight candidates live. In this game, every choice is presented as a card, and the protagonist lives in the dormitory while collecting cards. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knights College.

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  11. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    84% User Score Based on 479 reviews

    Guide Miley through idyllic Cherry Tree Town as she makes new friends and endeavors to persuade them to join her high school comedy club in Cherry Tree High Comedy Club, an anime-style comic adventure game. Explore the town and level up Miley's repertoire of conversational topics by performing different activities such as reading books, watching TV, and visiting the art gallery, then apply those … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cherry Tree High Comedy Club.

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  12. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Tropical Hearts is a turn-based RPG about five close-knit friends eager to go on a well deserved vacation. When they're offered a luxurious stay at Paradise Island, they’ve no idea what’s awaiting them! Involved in a battle against mysterious, otherworldly creatures, our heroes unlock their magical potential - and the road to each other's hearts! Play as Alex Alvarez, an adventurous and fun-lovin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tropical Hearts.

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  13. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    94% User Score Based on 258 reviews

    A game about starting a relationship while working part-time at a convenience store. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Some Some Convenience Store.

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  14. After suffering a defeat in the first round of the college entrance examination, you chose to travel to a quiet and beautiful island to embark on a one-year re-study journey. Here, you will fully plan and manage your own self-study life, relying on the resources of the island and its people to steadily progress. You will also encounter three girls with distinct personalities, and during your dates… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 晴蓝岛恋活笔记 LoveLife of QingLan Island.

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  15. Upon arriving at a correctional academy located in a remote mountainous region, a young man named Roan quickly finds his surroundings are falling into disarray. In order to make it out alive he and the other students must band together, fight, and ultimately survive the infernal legions that march endlessly towards them. From the haunted halls of Rothsbury Correctional Academy, to Icy Wastes, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Happy Bones Infernal.

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  16. One Girl, or Every Girl? Your 40-Day Campus Romance Begins Return to college and start a 40-day challenge filled with romance, choices, ambition, and second chances. You are back on campus with only 40 days to change your life. Study hard, build your social circle, earn money, improve yourself, and meet the girls who may completely change your story. Every day matters. Every choice can lead to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Dating Empire.

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  17. The Witch’s Bakery is a 2D Adventure Puzzle game where you play as a joyful witch who opens a bakery in modern Paris. She has a special power: she can heal emotions with her bread. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Witch's Bakery.

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  18. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    78% User Score Based on 504 reviews

    Farms, stories, exploration, and DIY are all the content you can experience on this free and magical land. No matter what kind of life you choose, please enjoy the surprises from this land as much as you can! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Song Of The Prairie.

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  19. 26%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    40% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    PLEASE NOTE THE CURRENT ISSUES BELOW! We're encountering some unexpected bugs and missing content, thank you for your patience! We'll be sending periodic patches over the next few months. The Office Type is an office-themed comedy dating simulator with a wide variety of characters to learn about and narratives to explore. Take each character on dates around the city, learn their interests, answ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Office Type.

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  20. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 2,010 reviews

    Food and Festivals Major Update! About the GameYou are a young chef who has been given the task of reviving Le Sequoia, a once famous restaurant in White Ash harbor. Begin your new life in this beautiful seaside town, which was once a thriving tourist destination. Hunt, harvest, and shop for ingredients. Along the way, befriend fascinating locals and help revive the town as a tourist hotspot. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chef RPG.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    98% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    Being a spy on an unfamiliar planet, anyone would have been greeted with hostility, but you were incredibly lucky! Trusting locals mistook you for a new neighbor and provided you with a house and a plot of land to live on.           You'll have to help out the locals: learn their stories, make "friends" or even something more. Win favour of the villagers, impress them with your ac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shinehill.

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  22. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 966 reviews

    As a member of your town's Adventurers' Guild, it's your job to protect the townsfolk. Go on hunts, kill dangerous beasts, and hone your abilities to better tackle whatever challenges tomorrow brings. Once you get home from work, you'll have your sister to attend to. She's a very sickly girl who needs a lot of help. Manage your household finances well, build up your relationship with your sister,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Living With Sister: Monochrome Fantasy.

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  23. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    69% User Score Based on 71 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 6 reviews

    Ciel Fledge is a raising simulation game where the objective is to raise your adopted daughter in the span of 10 years. During those 10 years she will grow into an adult, under your care and guidance. How you decide to parent her is up to you. Every decision matters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ciel Fledge.

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  24. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    Deluxe Edition: Includes the full game package of 'Voice Love on Air' + Game Artbook Collection (digital version) + Game Original Soundtrack Collection (containing 15 tracks) About the Game Voice Love on Air is a BL Dating Sim Game centered on voice recording sessions for Radio Dramas. The protagonist Aki has the ability to hear a person's true feelings from their voice to uncover truths and lie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voice Love on Air.

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  25. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 160 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    Before the Green Moon is a farming / life simulation game set in a unique science fiction world. Explore a small community at the base of a space elevator during the days and seasons leading up to your departure for the moon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Before The Green Moon.

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  26. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 888 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 6 reviews

    Lead The Rebellion, build your army, and shape the world with your choices. A story-heavy adventure game with multiple endings, romance options, and non-linear storytelling. A vast dark fantasy world waiting to be explored. Inspired by Dragon Age, and Mass Effect. Fully voice acted by a stellar cast! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Winds of Change.

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  27. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    71% User Score Based on 196 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Best Friend Forever is the world’s first simulation game to combine pet care and dating (just not necessarily at the same time). Train, pat and play with your very own dog to form a bond that will last the ages. With your four-legged companion by your side, meet, woo and cherish the many cuties of Rainbow Bay’s thriving singles scene. Pet the dogs - then the owners. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Best Friend Forever.

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  28. 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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  29. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    58% User Score Based on 220 reviews

    Amy is desperate! Her boyfriend Aaron doesn't remember her anymore after a car accident! Will you be able to make him remember again? Or perhaps it's time to move on. Maybe Amy will fall in love with someone else? It's up to you to decide. Play this life simulation game with dating sim elements and shape Amy's destiny. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Always Remember Me.

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  30. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 662 reviews

    You're invited to the elite academy for magical girls! Will you take the opportunity to make new friends? Learn magic? Or... Will you try and date a cute magical girl? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to How To Date A Magical Girl!.

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  31. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 4,242 reviews

    After the war between humans and demons, you found a baby on the battlefield and became a father. You will Plan time and courses for her, bring her into contact with various roles, and raise her up. The daughter's future and the ending of the volcano country depends on each of your choices. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Volcano Princess.

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  32. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 2,286 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 2 reviews

    Do you know what love is? This game is trying to give our answer. This game encourages people to have a sensitive and gentle heart. Enjoy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LoveChoice.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    80% User Score Based on 1,288 reviews

    World's Dawn is a colorful life and social sim set in a sleepy seaside village. Inspired by the Harvest Moon series, it features vibrant top-down graphics, a huge cast of characters to meet and befriend, and 30+ hours of gameplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World's Dawn.

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  34. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    84% User Score Based on 363 reviews

    Hello (Hello), welcome to the Space/Mech/Pilot program, an idle-RPG clicker video game entertainment simulation unlike any other. With this exciting (and brand-new) Space/Mech/Pilot program, you get to fully live out the dream of being a totally violent space pilot, soaring through the universe, the stars, and through the broken chassis of your foes! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space/Mech/Pilot.

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  35. View Game
    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    89% User Score Based on 335 reviews

    In Tiny Life, you control a set of people that live together in a household. You take care of their daily needs, build their skills, forge new relationships... or just mess up their entire life in whatever way you can think of! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Life.

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  36. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 2,504 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 16 reviews

    A surreal, roguelite inspired ARPG with modernized hack'n'slash combat about lucid dreaming. Warp the dreamscape around you to battle a nightmarish depression that lives in a young woman’s subconscious. DREAM. DIE. WAKE. REPEAT. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreamscaper.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 1,107 reviews

    A choice-driven, fantasy adventure visual novel featuring full voice-over and an intricate romance system! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crystalline.

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  38. CONTACT USFollow us on X at @HyCubeGame for the latest updates and dev news! About the GameEver wondered what a “perfect” college life feels like? Or how your choices could define the ending to your very own university story? Wanna Sleep All Day, But... is a Chinese university life sim where you manage stats, make choices, and shape your future. Study hard or slack off, prep for grad sch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wanna Sleep All Day,But.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 451 reviews

    2D Point & Click Dating Adventure! Explore an idyllic tropical island with a cast of sexy beauty pageant contestants and their friends, discovering a paradise of survival, romance, and lust. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paradise Lust.

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  40. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    83% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    Nothing is Forever is a choice-driven adult visual novel. It features a realistic adult story in a kinky friendly environment. Explore your favorite fetishes with the Love Interest(s) of your choice, and decide how the story unfolds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nothing is Forever.

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  41. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Stitched Together is an RPG adventure with a deep story, unique battle mechanics, world-defying stakes, and a whole extra dimension! Take the role of Gwen Colgrave - an adventurous college student with a point to prove once she returns home. She'll stumble upon a bigger world with bigger consequences than she ever signed up for, but alongside her long-time friends, Gwen will have no choice but … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stitched Together.

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  42. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    80% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    I returned to the janitor's room and found that a JK had suddenly barged in... As I got used to her presence, our relationship grew closer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Life in The Janitor's Room with A JK Girl.

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  43. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 2,350 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 25 reviews

    Eternights is a dating action game where you try to make the most out of life during the apocalypse. Monday: Go on a date. Tuesday: Clear dungeon. Friday: Freak out! The clock is ticking!! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternights.

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  44. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 2,586 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 24 reviews

    Welcome Home, Hobbit! – From the creative studio, Wētā Workshop, live the cosy life of a Hobbit in the wonderfully serene landscape of the Shire. Discover, decorate, and share in this idyllic corner of Middle-earth. Join friendly Hobbits and familiar faces awaiting your arrival in Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings™ Game. Create your own Hobbit as you set forth in Bywater. Though not ye… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of The Rings Game.

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  45. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    86% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    "Taiwan Love Story ⁵" is a romantic interactive novel. To write a thesis on love, you meet girls from different parts of Taiwan. As you conduct your academic research, you gradually become captivated by them, leading to a series of sweet, bittersweet, and complex romantic encounters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Taiwan Love Story⁵.

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  46. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 79 reviews

    Moonlight in Garland is a cozy life-sim that sees you making a new start in the bustling metropolis of Garland. Find an apartment and make it perfectly yours, befriend your neighbours, grow your garden, solve community problems and experience all the weirdly wonderful stuff that city living offers. Of course, city life isn’t all farmers markets and fancy coffee. Will you step in to stop the her… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moonlight in Garland.

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  47. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    72% User Score Based on 1,050 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Find harmony in the Japanese countryside as you help Sparky uncover lost memories in this modern take on the farming and life simulator. Build a thriving homestead, cultivate new relationships, and chase your own happiness in SunnySide. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SunnySide.

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  48. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    98% User Score Based on 22,110 reviews

    Start your new life! Build the farm of your dreams as you discover a world brimming with possibilities. Magic, romance, and adventure all await you in this nostalgic farming/life sim RPG! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fields of Mistria.

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  49. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 87 reviews

    FEATURES Vibrant hand-painted watercolour graphics. Indian Cooking and tea shop management. A relaxing play style with an open-world exploration and questing. Over 25 regionally & culturally diverse cast of characters to interact. A feel-good story of achievement despite social marginalization. 15th century Indian royal palace exploration. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Palace on the Hill.

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  50. 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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