Games like The Empathy Machine

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

97% User Score Based on 14,391 reviews

Learn about daily life in a cyberpunk dystopia. A branching storyline where your decisions do not depend on traditional choices, but through the drinks you prepare. Visuals inspired by old japanese adventure games for the PC-98, with a modern touch for an other-wordly experience. A beatiful soundtrack composed entirely by Garoad. Get to know your clients, their tastes, and prepare the drink th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

98% User Score Based on 1,576 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

Dust off your coffee machine and prepare your warmest smile to meet your customers again in the second episode of the much loved coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator; Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

94% User Score Based on 342 reviews

Critic Score 71%Based on 4 reviews

Join a small-town girl on this coming-of-age story about family, relationships, coffee and life in the big city. Immerse yourself in the perfect blend of an arcade-style time manager and visual novel, exploring dual storylines and a beautifully crafted pixel art world in Pixel Cafe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Cafe.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

95% User Score Based on 275 reviews

Imagine no asteroid hit the Earth, and millions of years later dinosaurs created their own society. You are the last surviving TRex trying to reach crazy dream of creating time machine. Dynopunk is a visual novel that combines a unique repairing simulator with the ability to directly influence your clients' attitudes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dynopunk.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

90% User Score Based on 61 reviews

Hymer 2000 is an interactive text-based puzzle game. You can converse freely with a computer named Hymer, without being confined to a fixed set of text options. The game features an open-ended search function that allows you to enter any keyword to locate conversational logs between Hymer and others. Throughout this process, you will uncover new keywords, gather clues, collect "faces," a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hymer 2000.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 23 reviews

Tea for Sana is a game about observing your surroundings and interpreting narrative clues to solve the mysteries of the mountain. You play as Vesna, a healer who is losing her memory. You'll need to remember your recipes, cook for people in distress, and explore old ruins to heal yourself and ascend to the role of a spirit healer. Help SanaSana, an old friend, is hiding her eyes. To find out wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tea for Sana.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

85% User Score Based on 73 reviews

Three Minutes To Eight is a mind bending pixel art adventure. A gaming experience threading the edge of consciousness, where everything is possible and yet remains elusive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Three Minutes To Eight.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

91% User Score Based on 5,896 reviews

Critic Score 69%Based on 28 reviews

The Red Strings Club is a cyberpunk narrative experience about fate and happiness featuring the extensive use of pottery, bartending and impersonating people on the phone to take down a corporate conspiracy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Red Strings Club.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

95% User Score Based on 7,923 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

A coffee-brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coffee Talk.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development

78% User Score Based on 111 reviews

A curated compilation of Deconstructeam's best efforts in seeking new narrative experiences in games. Explore 10 unique, offbeat tales including "De Tres al Cuarto," a brand new short experience exclusive to the compilation about a couple of two-bit comedians trying to make it big. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Essays on Empathy.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization

93% User Score Based on 309 reviews

HARDCODED - A non-linear delve through the lives and beds of the people of a cyberpunk city. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HARDCODED.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

70% User Score Based on 81 reviews

A relaxing game set in a cozy townIn this game, players returned to a charming little town where they become the savior of a struggling boba tea shop. With your help, the owner of the shop will be able to make the best boba tea in town and attract customers from all over! Use boba milk Tea ingredients to fightBut that's not all, as the sun sets in the small town, a mysterious and danger… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Call of Boba.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

86% User Score Based on 126 reviews

This is a choice-based narrative game from BOOOM game jam, in which you need to make decisions about various messages. Tap on the keyboard, just like you always do. We will develop S4U into a complete Steam game！ https://store.steampowered.com/widget/2612700/?t=Venture%20on%20with%20your%20heart%2C%20your%20will%2C%20and%20your%20keyboard ABOUT THIS GAME Venture on with your heart, your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to S4U: CITYPUNK 2011 AND LOVE PUNCH.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

97% User Score Based on 158 reviews

Embark on an adventure, exploring a million subterranean floors of a fallen Earth.Trace the remnants of humanity that once dwelled below, all in search of "YOU".Utilize a crafting system that transforms your drawings into weapons to survive the challenging underground world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Million Depth.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, atmosphere

95% User Score Based on 82 reviews

EVERY WINTER GIVES WAY TO SPRING. FOR MOST PEOPLE, THIS IS A PASSIVE EVENT: SOMETHING THAT HAPPENS NATURALLY THANKS TO THE POSITIONS OF HEMISPHERES AND STARS.BUT I KNOW THE REASON WHY WINTER ENDS. I KNOW BECAUSE THE WIND TOLD ME. At Winter's End is a cozy narrative dice-rolling RPG about 12-year-old Noel growing up in the forest of spirits. Explore the forest and complete quests while rolling dic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to At Winter's End.

"Every object has its own story. What kind of story do you want to create?" The Counseling Office at the End of the Path is a healing adventure simulation game where you have heartfelt conversations with villagers, deduce their hidden emotions, and craft custom magic items to heal their wounds. Instead of rapid growth or fierce competition, embark on a journey of empathy and comfort.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Counseling Office at the End of the Path.

You’ve left something behind… but your heart still guides you. In Moonlight Paw, you play as Aylune Lunaria—a clumsy, shy, but warmhearted young vet who moves to Heiyukai, a strange island where humans, spirits, and magical creatures live together (sometimes peacefully... sometimes not). You’ll open a small clinic, care for adorable spirit pets, and try to uncover why this place feels so special… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moonlight Paw.

My Fairy Princess is a life sim set in an Eastern fantasy world, featuring multiple endings. You take on the role of a parent, raising your daughter in a fabled realm of spiritual beauty and tranquility. How will you guide your daughter into an uncertain future? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Fairy Princess.

A heartwarming romance visual novel with mini cozy puzzle games… where yes, you can date capybaras. Welcome to Capybara Cafe Chronicles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Capybara Cafe Chronicles.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Welcome to Istikan Chai a charming and fast-paced tea-serving experience set in the heart of lively Middle Eastern markets. Step into the role of a traditional chai vendor and turn your small cart into a thriving tea stall. Serve customers quickly, prepare drinks with precision, and manage the chaos of busy market life all while enjoying a warm and culturally rich atmosphere. Fast-Paced Time-Manag… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Istikan Chai.

Welcome to Cosmos Milk Tea, a narrative adventure and simulation game born from AI-native design. Set aboard a space station, you play as Lily — milk tea maker by day, bartender by night. Serve drinks, chat with AI-powered customers who each have unique personalities and memories. Your conversations aren’t scripted — they're dynamic, personal, and can shape the story. As bonds grow, you’ll unloc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmos Milk Tea.

After dying in a car accident, you are reborn in a bar and welcomed by the bartender.  But as mysterious as the situation is, the bartender has nothing to hide. Rather, they're eager to serve you the best drinks and answer to any questions you may have. Unforgettable is a game about crafting drinks and talking. But you're not talking to anyone, you're talking to someone who knows virtually every… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unforgettable: 4th Dimensional Bartending.

You got unchained. Between the Apostolorum Country and the Shapeless Dimension, your goal will be to travel between worlds and interrupt the Festival of Abundance. For this you should improve in combat and agriculture including managing a farm and exploring a religious medieval world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demiurge Sacrifice.

Do you like strawberries? If strawberries went extinct one day, how would we find their taste again... Nanke City, 2029. On an otherwise ordinary night, an extraordinary car accident occurs. The crash takes place on a smart automated traffic route with a zero-accident record. The sole victim is a human writer—one of the last of his kind surviving in the AI era. Left behind in his notes is a r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strawberry Flavor Sci-Fi.

About This Game：Under the city lights, we hide who we are, and pray someone notices. Evelyn is just another tired office worker, putting in the hours and counting down to retirement. She slips through the crowd behind a carefully crafted mask, weighed down by unfinished dreams and caught in messy, fleeting entanglements. She believed she held the upper hand in every relationship, only to find her… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Urban Yuri: A Lady's Romance Manifesto.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

98% User Score Based on 65 reviews

Each person has a universe inside of them. A personal universe with characters influenced by the observable reality around them. Your friends, the fans, the local shop clerk, each person you pass without giving pause is another universe. You make up a story about them, they form a story about you. The universes expand. I always wonder how similar our universes can be. You and I. Will I e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Chamber of Stars.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

98% User Score Based on 498 reviews

Run a bathhouse visited by animals! Animal Spa is a relaxing simulation game that you can enjoy while doing other tasks, as it sits at the bottom of your screen. Place baths with different temperatures and rest areas to help a variety of animal friends unwind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maltese's Fluffy Onsen.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

96% User Score Based on 2,416 reviews

Welcome to Whisper Town—a cozy and heartwarming game about decorating, organizing, and uncovering little stories. You’ll step into the role of the town’s all-around housekeeper, taking on charming, quirky tasks: moving into new homes, tidying cluttered rooms, preparing new shops, sorting through treasured keepsakes… even tracking down cats! Complete each task to earn rewards, collect furniture, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whisper of the House.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

97% User Score Based on 239 reviews

WASD - move camera around Mouse scroll - zoom in/out Welcome to Tailside: Cozy Cafe Sim – Sandbox / Decor Mode ☕ This special demo version of Tailside: Cozy Cafe Sim lets you experience a peaceful slice of the game before release — just for fun! No customers, no timers, no pressure. Just you, your cozy café, and your imagination. What you can do in this mode: Decorate your café howe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tailside: Cozy Cafe Sim.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

93% User Score Based on 2,121 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 22 reviews

A narrative-centric cozy game about change and tea If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wanderstop.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

96% User Score Based on 1,248 reviews

Critic Score 94%Based on 4 reviews

It was a morning like all others, until she realized her dad wasn't home. In his place, a stranger who speaks nonsense and insists she "takes her medicine". Who is he? Where is dad? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to and Roger.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Content Warning: Harsh Language and Drug References   A surreal slice-of-life about a mysterious computer virus and its effects on the city you live in. Navigate day-to-day decisions, fall in love with your coworker, and alienate your customers by being rude in this dystopian desert ring-‘em-up — featuring graphics created with a Game Boy Camera! > > Purchase on Steam! < < Play as th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gas Station Story.

【game Synopsis】Goldfish Princess of Pet Street is a role-playing, simulation, and development game where you take on the role of the owner of Goldfish Princess, Xiaoli. You must nurture her from a clueless goldfish into a qualified human. By working and investing, you strive to resolve financial crises and even turn the tides to bring the entire Pet Street back from the brink of bankruptcy.【gamepl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 宠物街金鱼姬 Pet Street Story.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

72% User Score Based on 43 reviews

Kamikaze Lassplanes is a brand new mix of Visual Novel and SHMUP with crucial story-branching decisions that lead to different gameplay and story outcomes, both for war, romance, and the protagonists’ fate. Meet and fall for Alba Trossé and Hannah Brandenburg - charismatic Lassplanes who transform into deadly war planes you pilot. Face the Imperial fleet together in challenging arcade shoot-'em-u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kamikaze Lassplanes.

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.

Thank you for your interest in our game—we truly appreciate your support✨ Buy the game today and get the DLC for free instantly! For those who already own the game, it’s absolutely worth it! This DLC contains no story spoilers, so you can jump right in and play immediately. About the GameTale of REN is a Visual Novel that immerses players in the journey of Mizu Ren Nanami, a character sent to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tale of REN ~ [Searching for HEART droplets] ~.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

96% User Score Based on 136 reviews

An ironic adventure with cyberpunk aesthetics set in a world where humans have been replaced by dinosaurs. Become a top-notch repair shop mechanic: fix gadgets, have heart-to-heart talks, and offer drinks to your customers — everything to fulfill your ultimate dream. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dynopunk: Welcome to Synth-City.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

55% User Score Based on 44 reviews

Humanity destroyed the climate and left for Mars. Cats are now running the World. Catch rare fishes and find hidden treasures. Clean the environment and craft with recycled resources. Rebuild your Town and Run your own Post-Apo Oceanarium! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Captain Pawsome.

Welcome to Planet E1d0r4d0! On a lonely planet at the edge of known space, a late-night diner hidden deep in abandoned mines awaits your arrival. This pixel-art RPG combines management simulation with side-scrolling dungeon exploration. Hunt exotic ingredients in underground expeditions by day, serve customers and unlock storylines by night - all while earning your survival and uncovering the myst… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Welcome to Planet E1d0r4d0!.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

81% User Score Based on 10,000 reviews

Meet Your Cat-eared Youth If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Purrfect Tale.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Critic Score 69%Based on 3 reviews

Follow the growth of a young alchemist aiming to become the best in the world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Smile Alchemist.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

94% User Score Based on 4,336 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 2 reviews

Florence is the story of the highs and lows of a young woman’s very first love. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Florence.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

88% User Score Based on 474 reviews

Critic Score 69%Based on 4 reviews

Synergia is a yuri thriller visual novel that takes place in a cyberpunk future, wrapped up in a beautifully unique, vibrant neon aesthetic. At the end of the world, sometimes love is the ultimate crime. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Synergia.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

98% User Score Based on 11,958 reviews

A sequel to Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk. Dive into demented and bizarre world once again and help the girl become a little happier. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

97% User Score Based on 39 reviews

Apotheker is a story-driven logic puzzle game where you use tools and ingredients to craft potions. As the game progresses, you meet NPC's who visit your store front and offer unique quests and special rewards. You also unlock new ingredients and tools, which give you more options as to how to complete your potions. It features different difficulties, ranging from experiment which allows for ample… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apotheker.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

94% User Score Based on 376 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

Komorebi is a coming-of-age/slice of life story about a group of friends who happen to experience visions of their future; and the fears and anxieties they face as they try to find their own way in a life that may be predestined. From Klace, critically acclaimed creator of Winds of Change. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Komorebi.

老朽化が進む海猫亭…今は限られた部屋とスタッフだけで運営していますが、一にも二にもまずは部屋を改築していく必要があります。 部屋の改築に使う素材は冒険者に依頼し、探索で取ってきてもらいましょう。 改築費用は宿泊代やアイテムをホテルの売店で販売することで稼ぐことができます。 そしてホテルの評価を上げるにはＶＩＰと呼ばれるお得意様を接待する必要があります。 お酒、食べ物、お土産、要求されたアイテムを駆使し、貴方なりの「おもてなし」をしてあげましょう。 評判が上がればイヴの発言力も高まります。必要に感じたことを仲間に伝え、より効率よくホテルを管理すれば、そのうち優秀なスタッフが集い経営は軌道に乗るはずです。 そうやって少しずつ育て集めた資産を上手に使い、やがては栄光の五つ星… そして海洋都市イシュワルド一のホテルを目指しましょう！ ストーリー海洋都市イシュワルドの海沿いにある老舗ホテル『海… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sea Hotel☆Umineko Tei.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

77% User Score Based on 387 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 3 reviews

Spy on strangers through security cameras, invade their privacy and discover their intimate secrets in this digital voyeur simulator. Welcome to the future of The Primate Observation Club. Even in 2099 the golden rule about messing with your unlucky subjects still remains: Do not feed the monkeys! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Do Not Feed the Monkeys 2099.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, gameplay

98% User Score Based on 108 reviews

Deep beneath the surface of the dead Earth, the City, the last refuge of humanity, hides. Engineering genius and efforts of all mankind; a giant structure of steel, concrete, and biopolymers. It keeps the remnants of civilization one step away from total extinction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Athanasy.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

76% User Score Based on 238 reviews

Critic Score 64%Based on 7 reviews

A thoughtful and deeply personal narrative-title with stripped-down mechanics. The lack of dialogue or text allows you to fully immerse yourself in the chapters of four characters, each with their joys and heartache. Contains over 20 original, beautifully-sung songs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Longest Road on Earth.