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Games like The Observatory Incident

Games like The Observatory Incident

Looking for games like The Observatory Incident? Here are top casual management recommendations with a mystery and science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Fading Serenades, Your Future Self or Citizen Sleeper.

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  1. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Strap on your backpack! Hike, jump, and climb through charming minigames to traverse a rugged landscape and help the old islanders with their deliveries. All while managing a backpack that's always a little too small! Experience a story of vanishing traditions in a futuristic world, a missing scientist, and an unfolding mystery in this charming little adventure with big pixels. Serenading a quiet… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fading Serenades.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 142 reviews

    Your Future Self is a thrilling time loop "conversation-em-up" with a unique conversational "battle" mechanic. It harks back to the aesthetics of text-based adventure games whilst deliberately subverting your expectations; both in story and design. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Your Future Self.

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  3. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 4,294 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

    Roleplaying in the ruins of interplanetary capitalism. Live the life of an escaped worker, washed-up on a lawless station at the edge of an interstellar society. Inspired by the flexibility and freedom of TTRPGs, explore the station, choose your friends, escape your past and change your future. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Citizen Sleeper.

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  4. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 94 reviews

    Hey, Guardians! Welcome to Ocean Keeper, a new game in the multiplayer roguelike genre. Let's get to know each other ;) Fight with endless waves of monsters, protect your Mech Spider, and mine resources in Ocean Keeper, a survival co-op roguelike with tower defense elements. Step into the role of one of four survival miners, and do whatever it takes to stay alive. Use the time between each w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ocean Keeper Co-op Drill Multiplayer.

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  6. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 1,706 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 3 reviews

    Build railways, manage traffic and stay accident-free. Play in Europe, America, Japan and USSR in 1830-2020. Complete the story mode from the Gold Rush of 1849 to the first manned spaceflight, and then explore the random mode. Management. Construction. Trains. Welcome to Train Valley! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Train Valley.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Smashometry is a high-speed reflex challenge built around precision timing and relentless momentum. Shapes race toward the hit zone. Your job? Smash the right one at the exact moment it crosses. Miss your timing and your streak breaks. Break your streak, and your score collapses. The longer you survive, the faster it gets. Game ModesRounds ModeSurvive escalating waves of speed and intensity.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Smashometry.

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  8. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 430 reviews

    You Know The Drill is a relaxing incremental mining game about digging underground to harvest ores. Collect resources, sell them, and upgrade your drill to go even deeper! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You Know The Drill.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    97% User Score Based on 6,928 reviews

    Gather magic and build your wizard tower Summon spirits to help gather resources Construct buildings using the resources you gathered Master magic to create greatest wizard tower! An active incremental/upgrade game Prestige to replay and progress faster Tons of upgrades and unique mechanics Definite ending If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower Wizard.

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  10. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 1,765 reviews

    Dead Letter Dept. is a short horror game mystery experience, where you use your computer keyboard to type in various prompts, and attempt to decipher damaged images as oddities begin to appear. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEAD LETTER DEPT..

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  11. 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.

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  12. 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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  14. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 9,193 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 3 reviews

    Kingdom is a 2D side-scrolling strategy/resource management hybrid with a minimalist feel wrapped in a beautiful, modern pixel art aesthetic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom: Classic.

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  17. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    79% User Score Based on 346 reviews

    If you are not prepared for a challenge - turn back now. Gun Rocket is a 2D physics puzzler that is not for the feint of heart or the stiff of fingers. In search of adventure, you have been caught by holes in space and time. Can you escape? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gun Rocket.

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  18. A Mini Auto Pachinko Machine on Your DesktopThis game is a quiet pachinko simulator that runs in a corner of your desktop. Whether you're working, gaming, or just browsing — the pachinko never stops. Launch marbles and aim for consecutive hits in the score box. Watch as the colors intensify, effects stack up, and a satisfying reward loop unfolds. Both auto-firing and manual control are available… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desktop Pachinko Idle.

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  19. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    71% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    3D Printer Manager is a strategic idle management game that takes you into the addictive world of 3D printing. Start your journey as a hobbyist in your bedroom with a single, noisy printer and a dream. Your goal? To build the ultimate 3D printing empire. Manage your fleet of machines, optimize your filament supply, and fulfill customer orders to fund your expansion. As you grow, you'll move from … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 3D Printer Manager.

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  20. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, monetization
    80% User Score Based on 111 reviews

    A charming little shopkeeper accompanies you at all times. Raise fish in your carefully designed aquariums. Once they mature, choose to keep them close for steady gold income or exchange them for instant rewards.Discover multiple themed aquariums filled with hundreds of hidden fish species and decors waiting to be uncovered. Enjoy a collection of over 10 sets of soft music accompanied by amb… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fantasy Aquarium.

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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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  22. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    92% User Score Based on 1,489 reviews

    Horripilant is currently in development. Follow development by wishlisting the game on Steam and joining the Discord! Horripilant is a chilling incremental dungeon crawl through the horrors of a forgotten underworld. Combining idler, puzzle and autobattler elements, you'll fight, mine, and think your way through the depths of a forsaken dungeon. Gather resources, battle unholy creatures, and unra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horripilant.

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  23. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    95% User Score Based on 1,254 reviews

    Astro Prospector is an incremental bullet heaven about mining cofferoids and fighting SpaceCorp. Collect resources, upgrade your ship and become unstoppable. Return AstroCoffee to humanity! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astro Prospector.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    97% User Score Based on 10,596 reviews

    Nodes are plentiful and ready to be extracted for resources. Harvest them to buy upgrades and become god. Explore the upgrade skill tree. Bust enough nodes to become all-powerful. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nodebuster.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    56% User Score Based on 95 reviews

    Embark on an epic journey as Brocula, a vampire awoken from a 500-year slumber in a world unrecognizable to him. Stripped of his wealth, he must navigate the daunting maze of capitalism, taking on part-time jobs at the local garage, coffee shop, and restaurant to earn a meager living. But that's not all—his ancestral castle, now in ruins, poses another challenge. Work tirelessly to repair the dila… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brocula.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story
    97% User Score Based on 2,283 reviews

    Dystopika is a small city-builder inspired by cyberpunk and the wanderlust of cities that never sleep. Place buildings, giant billboards, and towering holograms, working in harmony with procedural generation for landscape, traffic, and lights to create your own future metropolis rich with vibes and ambience. Escape to your own little dystopian dreams (or nightmares). No goals, no objectives, no… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dystopika.

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  27. 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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  28. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 695 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

    Buy, sell, and trade organs in a strange and evolving universe. Dive into the quivering innards of alien capitalism in the sci-fi body horror market tycoon game you didn't know you needed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator.

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  29. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 1,179 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 8 reviews

    Your dream is about to become a reality as you just landed a brand new job at the latest iteration of the Happy's Humble fast food franchises, Happy's Humble Burger Farm. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Happy's Humble Burger Farm.

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  30. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    90% User Score Based on 139 reviews

    Wishlist the full game! About the Game As the weather gets worse, a walrus, acting as a lighthouse keeper, welcomes the travelers looking for a place to sleep. As the keeper, manage the travelers and fulfill their requests to withstand the natural disasters, and grow your hamlet by discovering new rooms.Keep the fire lit to guide the travelers The lighthouse helps guide the travelers and the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Diluvian Winds: Prologue.

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  32. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 12,186 reviews

    A short horror game where you pilot a tiny submarine through an ocean of blood on an alien moon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Lung.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    87% User Score Based on 346 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 5 reviews

    Arriving on a curious planet, Vix and her toolbox Tin explore space, fixing machines with unconventional tools and eating cozy meals with kind robot locals. On an epic adventure, the duo repairs an interstellar beacon, constructs giant mechs, and unravels a cosmic mystery that transcends existence. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FixFox.

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  35. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    92% User Score Based on 358 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 13 reviews

    What Lies in the Multiverse is a story-driven 2D adventure that one could call a dramatic comedy. Filled to the brim with hilarious, cartoonish hijinks, the narrative also presents the player with mature and deep themes like death, envy, and obsession. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What Lies in the Multiverse.

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  36. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 1,754 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 4 reviews

    Himno is a peaceful, 2D platformer game with an infinite number of beautiful procedurally generated maps. Take a breath, and relax. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Himno.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    93% User Score Based on 3,562 reviews

    To The Core is an incremental game about drilling and using the resources from the planets in the solar system, buy upgrades to drill even further and deeper than before!A solar system awaits you, plenty of planets to choose from to find and drill their resources, however be careful to not waste any fuel if you wish to drill more of that resource. Travel the expansive solar system to find planets … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to To The Core.

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  38. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 5,239 reviews

    Tavern Master is all about managing your medieval tavern. You start with a very small room, couple of benches and tables and build your way up to a huge successful tavern with a kitchen, rooms for guests, group of loyal staff and much more! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tavern Master.

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  39. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 678 reviews

    Gather the remains of a dying space station to build a cozy home for the last cat in the universe. A short, narrative-driven incremental game about finding peace in the face of darkness If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Cat in the Universe.

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  40. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 862 reviews

    All Hail The Orb is a pixel-art incremental clicker about powering a mysterious orb, growing a cult, watching automation slowly take over....and DUCKS! You start by clicking the Orb to generate power, then recruit cultists to handle the boring work for you. As your cult grows you’ll unlock new systems, automate progression and steadily expand, all without fail states or over-complicated mechanics.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to All Hail the Orb.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    99% User Score Based on 293 reviews

    Save File Related Issues and Solutions Save files between the full version and the demo are not compatible. Please do not copy demo save files into the full version's save directory, as this will cause serious errors during gameplay. The full version includes a built-in feature to import demo save data. To do this, go to Settings > Functions > Load Demo Save File in-game. This will carry o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bugtopia.

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  42. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 331 reviews

    Welcome to Midori no Kaori, an invitation to immerse yourself in a world of tranquility and creativity through the construction of your own Japanese haven of peace. Like a declaration of love to the serene beauty of Japanese gardens and the calmness of traditional restaurants, Midori no Kaori offers you the opportunity to create your enchanting Japan-inspired restaurant. Gameplay: In Midori no Kao… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midori no Kaori.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    90% User Score Based on 281 reviews

    Brno Transit is a narrative-driven psychological horror game about a trainee metro driver trapped in the dampest subway east of anything that matters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brno Transit.

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  44. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 5,909 reviews

    Relive the golden ages of video rentals by opening your very own video store. Rent, sell, organize and build your business from the ground up. Hire staff, manage your team and become the best rental destination in town! From taking reservations and charging late fees to recommending movies and preparing delicious snacks, there’s never a dull moment when running your store! Customize your walls and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Rewind: Video Store Simulator.

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  45. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    91% User Score Based on 69 reviews

    Lily's Lil Video Shop! (Demo)PHOTOSENSITIVITY WARNING: THIS GAME CONTAINS STROBING LIGHTS AND HARSH FLASHES.DISTURBING CONTENT: THIS GAME FEATURES DISTURBING CONTENT AND IS NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN. The old, unfinished Lily's Lil Games webseries is back, and recompiled for modern systems! Welcome to the Happy Video Store, where every day is a brand-new adventure! Step into the shoes of Lily, a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lily's Lil Video Shop!.

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  46. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    93% User Score Based on 509 reviews

    A small incremental game about smashing piñatas, collecting toys, and climbing the corporate ladder as you unlock a vast upgrade tree. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Piñata Go Boom.

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  47. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    93% User Score Based on 1,288 reviews

    Click and Conquer is a short, relaxing incremental game. Drop bombs through the fog of war, uncover hidden enemies, collect rewards, and spend currency to boost passive income, increase bombing power, and unlock new maps. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Click and Conquer.

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  48. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    96% User Score Based on 4,832 reviews

    Cast n Chill is a cozy idle (and active) fishing game where you explore serene lakes, rivers, and oceans. Catch rare fish, upgrade your gear and reel in legendary catches - all with your loyal companion by your side. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cast n Chill.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    91% User Score Based on 80 reviews

    This is a relaxing atmospheric game where you simply watch a robot catch creatures. Place it at the edge of your screen like a vertical desktop accessory and observe the ecosystem. It’s neither an idle game with mountains of stats nor an exciting fishing game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fishing The Abyss.

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  50. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 226 reviews

    Full Game release on October 24th About You have the briefcase. Now it's after you. It's not going to stop. Be careful—it may take the form of someone else.Estimated playtime: 10 - 15minsHey everyone! We're back this year with an updated demo as well as a full game release date on October 24th! If you're interested, I would really appreciate it if you could add it to your wishlist on Steam :) … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CROWDED. FOLLOWED..

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