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Games like (the plants are a metaphor)

Looking for games like (the plants are a metaphor)? Here are top action recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Pixelshire, The Witch of Fern Island or Spirit of the Island.

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  1. 34%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    34% User Score Based on 145 reviews

    [Media 20685338] * Develop the perfect town and farm of your dreams with terraforming features that allow you to carve and craft the landscape. * Build and decorate your own unique house. * Your... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixelshire.

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  2. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    68% User Score Based on 683 reviews

    The Witch of Fern Island is a game about a young girl who wants to become a real witch. Immerse yourself in the history of the island and get to know its inhabitants. It's time to find your place in the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Witch of Fern Island.

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  3. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    73% User Score Based on 900 reviews

    Spirit of the Island is a colorful life simulation RPG set on a tropical paradise. Help the locals, grow crops, take care of animals, and turn a desolate archipelago into a prosperous tourist destination! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spirit of the Island.

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  4. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    67% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    Smash through thousands of enemies with your friends in this async multiplayer arena rogue-like fantasy novel. Wishlist our game on Steam! Enter the Diebrary! Test your reflexes and wit in this fast-paced arena roguelike, where you must fight through thousands of enemies to make it out alive. Choose upgrades and power-ups to increase your chances of survival, then vote on new twists to spice… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Diebrary.

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  6. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    74% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    Roadmap About the GameASTROBOTANICA™ is a science-driven survival game set on prehistoric Earth. You're Xel, a highly educated alien botanist on a mission to discover rare seeds needed to save your home planet. After crashing on ancient Earth, you’ll find yourself surrounded by wild animals, primal humans, and a toxic atmosphere, and you’ll need to adapt quickly to survive. Your knowledge of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ASTROBOTANICA.

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  7. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 657 reviews

    Light Up The Town is a cozy, creative game about spreading cheer in a wintery town. Play as Bean, a young ferret tasked with putting up lights and decorations around Bellflower, Colorado in time for the Winter Festival. Gameplay Click anywhere to throw string lights and Christmas/holiday decorations, and light up 18+ handcrafted levels. Decorate any way you want to, customizing size a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Light Up The Town.

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  9. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    91% User Score Based on 85 reviews

    The Firefly Village awaits! A bite-sized, streamlined farming sim that focuses on moments that matter, without wasting a single second of your time. Build a homestead, raise crops, tend to livestock, make friends, and enjoy a pocket of paradise where farming is a delight and friends plentiful. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Firefly Village.

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  10. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    94% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Magical Greenhouse is a cozy simulation game where you manage your own potion shop. Your clients, creatures and adventurers of all kinds have strange requests. You will have to be inventive to create the perfect potion for every situation ! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magical Greenhouse.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    98% User Score Based on 361 reviews

    This game is a pixel art simulation game & shooting game, it has cute picture, semi-open world story system, rich and deep game system. The story is witty, lighthearted and casual, you can build your own farm, tackle cute Npcs, catch small animals, learn food recipes or fight monster in jungle-land If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doloc Town.

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  12. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 171 reviews

    Take part in healing after the Great Calamity. Tend your farm, complete quests for the villagers, and explore dungeons filled with challenge and treasure in this cozy, solo-developed farming sim. Build a new life in a recovering world with your fluffy Spellbook Companion. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seeds of Calamity.

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  13. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 263 reviews

    Howdy partner! Welcome to Cattle Country, the only Cozy Cowboy Adventure Life Sim. Become a determined pioneer traveling west to start a new life. Make a home in the mountains, take on bandits, discover dastardly plots, build a farm, develop your town, and make friends with fellow residents. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cattle Country.

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  14. 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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  15. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    98% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    This is a DEMO (12 levels) of Dungeons of Dreadrock 2 - The second epsiode of the Dungeons of Dreadrock Trilogy. An immersive puzzle dungeon adventure in the spirit of 1980's home computer games. As a high priestess of the order of the flame, find your way through 100 hand-made levels in the ancient caverns of Dreadrock Mountain. Will you stay true to your order - or save the siblings lives? Ga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeons of Dreadrock - Episode 2 (DEMO).

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  16. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    74% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    2D top down view open world sandbox survival farming game. Survive, adventure, hunt, gather resources, craft, build, farm, fish, trade, become an adventurer, complete various tasks and explore this fantasy world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Border Town.

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  17. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 6,711 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 3 reviews

    Embark on a cozy, open-world adventure with Hello Kitty and Friends. Befriend beloved characters as you explore and restore a mysterious island, solve ancient puzzles, cook delicious dishes, customize yourself and your cabins, and so much more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hello Kitty Island Adventure.

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  18. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    64% User Score Based on 472 reviews

    Orange Season is a farm-life RPG, focused on exploration and different gameplay mechanics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orange Season.

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  19. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 77 reviews

    Garden Trills is a cozy puzzle-platforming game following the adventures of a little sparrow through a world of dreamy gardens. Freely reshape the scenery through gardening to reach new destinations! Enjoy up to 10 hours of relaxing exploration, bird quests and flower acrobatics in the whimsical town of Vernubiel. Immerse yourself as a little bird exploring a vast world of floating gardens, f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Garden Trills.

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  20. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    55% User Score Based on 67 reviews

    Sylvie is a young witch, banished from home for her magic. A mysterious letter brings her to Mur Mur Town, an abandoned, spooky place where a bountiful life awaits her! Grow magical crops, unlock the mysteries of Mutter Island, and build a new home for an aspiring witch and her friends! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Critter Crops.

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  22. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    98% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    Dungeons of Dreadrock - The Dead King's Secret is Part 2 of the (yet unfinished) Dreadrock Trilogy. In this episode you'll puzzle and fight your way through the ancient cavern parts of Dreadrock Mountain. The game features 100 levels, 5 bosses, two different endings and tons of adorable pixel art. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeons of Dreadrock 2: The Dead King´s Secret.

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  23. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    68% User Score Based on 229 reviews

    An Immersive Ocean Animal Exploration GameDive into the world of Infinite Blue, an expansive underwater exploration game where you can become countless different ocean animals and swim through a beautifully realistic ocean environment. A Massive Roster of Aquatic AnimalsDiscover 50 unique species for you to embody on your journey through the depths. Small tropical fish, eight-legged cephalopods, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinite Blue.

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  24. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 889 reviews

    Little-Known Galaxy is a cozy single-player RPG space adventure full of friendly characters, exploration, crafting, and farming. STORY! Join Space Alliance as a new captain-in-training and work with your quirky crew to solve the mysteries of an ancient relic found on the Grey Planet. What mysteries will it uncover? What kind of adventure lies ahead? And who will you meet along the way? It’s up to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little-Known Galaxy.

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  25. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    65% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    Game guide About the GameOriental Valley whisks players into the shoes of Xiao Jiang, who, on her journey back home, accidentally stumbles into Niu Yang village, kickstarting her leisurely village life.This game flaunts an indie vibe, championing the freedom to hang around and explore everything that interests you. It's a game for patient explorers, eager to uncover the myriad of quirky charact… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oriental Valley.

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  26. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 69 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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  27. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    94% User Score Based on 240 reviews

    Main Features Isaac-like Roguelike Gameplay made by 1 Isaac fan :) Randomly generated runs - every time you play its different! 110 upgrades that modify your build with handcrafted synergies 6 playable characters with unique gimmicks 201 fish to catch 21 unlockable features 48 badges (completion marks) and 87 achievements for completionists <3 About the Game CRAZY SYNERGIES with over… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lake of Creatures.

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  28. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    64% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    Community About the Game Gifted a small and empty plot of land by the mayor, transform and manage the terrain as it blossoms into your own unique farm. From growing crops, planting trees and flowers, and raising your own animals, you are free to choose the life you want. Cooking As your farm grows, you are sure to harvest plenty of fruits and vegetables. Instead of selling your produce in f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A New Leaf: Memories.

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  29. 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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  30. 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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  31. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, monetization
    84% User Score Based on 219 reviews

    A dating sim where you avoid cute babes instead of dating them?! You are Aya - a new transfer student that wants nothing more than to start fresh in your final year of high school. New school, new people, making friends will DEFINITELY work this time! But it seems like some of your new classmates want more than simple friendship... Survive highschool You don't want to graduate highschool without … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Just Want to be Single!! Season One.

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  32. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    91% User Score Based on 4,067 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 5 reviews

    Go solo or play with up to 4 friends and family members, this island is yours to discover!Begin your extraordinary journey in a humble old caravan and rise to the grand achievement of building a majestic manor that you can proudly call your home. Traverse the island solving quests and helping the locals through their struggles. Dangerous spider caves, ancient temples, mind-bending puzzles and hid… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Luma Island.

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  33. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 498 reviews

    Experience a colorful farm game inspired by the classics! Train cute blob creatures, take care of your farm and make friends with the people of Clover Town. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ova Magica.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 827 reviews

    Build your own house on the heartwarming island called Seablip. Build and upgrade your own ship. Fight as a pirate. Dig for treasure. Fish. Or investigate why the polar ice is melting. A long journey with mystery and adventure awaits! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seablip.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 210 reviews

    RoadmapBelow you will see a detailed list of all the updates coming during Early Access and what systems and content they will bring: This roadmap is tentative and subject to change during development, community feedback is very important and it is possible that we will modify the order of updates, add/remove things and generally make changes during the Early Access period. However, it should … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Farlands.

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  36. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    70% User Score Based on 689 reviews

    Start a farming colony and grow it into a vibrant community. Choose from traditional animals and natural produce or opt for robo-cows and gene-spliced crops. You can take a break from farming by mining, socializing with colonists, finding a love interest, exploring alien ruins, and so much more! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Lonely Outpost.

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  37. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    83% User Score Based on 348 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 4 reviews

    Become the bullet hell with your friends in this chaotic survival roguelite game for 1-4 players. Collect items that unlock weapons and skills, face hordes of enemies and become the mightiest capybaras of all! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Extremely Powerful Capybaras.

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  38. Re:Lords - Tales of Adventure is an anime strategic roguelike that combines auto-battler, deck-building, and territory management. Set in a fantasy world, you, the player, are invoked as a protection deity by the queen to help her protect the land against a new threat. Lead your forces in an adventure spanning the whole continent, exploring mysterious and dangerous locations and going to battle wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Re:Lord – Tales of Adventure.

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  39. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 1,470 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 18 reviews

    Ooblets is a farming, creature collection, and town life game where you build up your farm, befriend townsfolk, grow ooblets, and have dance-offs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ooblets.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    63% User Score Based on 142 reviews

    Incremental Idler creature-collector, where you mine, train, breed, augment, and trade creatures, in order to increase the outputs of your operation. Collect all the creatures, called Fables, in the name of science within the region of Soltera. Discover and buy upgrades to further your output. Main Features Collect over 360 Fables (30 unique & 11 augmented versions of each) Upgrade from over 20+ d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Koltera.

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  41. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    68% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Enter the Diebrary! Test your reflexes and wit in this fast-paced arena roguelike, where you must fight through thousands of enemies to make it out alive. Choose upgrades and power-ups to increase your chances of survival, then vote on new twists to spice up your next run! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Diebrary.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    77% User Score Based on 236 reviews

    Lilly was spirited away to a mysterious island. As her memories fade, everyone seems to know about her quest for her missing sister. It's time to establish a homestead, meet the islanders, learn their secrets and solve the mystery of Everholm in this open-ended minimalist RPG! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Everholm.

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  44. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    55% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    In this unique take on turn-based 4X strategy, play as a nature goddess that defends her island by playing cards to use nature as your ally. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flora Domina.

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  45. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 44,980 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 10 reviews

    Explore and exploit distant worlds in a game of aerospace industry and interplanetary exploration. With your gun you can reshape the landscape around you and gather resources. On your journey you come across special artifacts that will provide you with research points, in order to unlock new technologies. These include rovers and spaceships, in order the expand your reach on the planets in the sol… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ASTRONEER.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    76% User Score Based on 729 reviews

    In Tyto Ecology, you have the power to create your own biodome and fill it with life! This is a calm, slow-paced game (at least until things start going wrong) that encourages learning through experimentation as you work to sustain, or destroy, life. Up to a year of time can pass while you are away, so you come back to changes in your ecosystem and potentially several problems to handle each time … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tyto Ecology.

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  47. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    69% User Score Based on 630 reviews

    Alchemy Garden is a sandbox game that mixes gardening, alchemy and exploration mechanics. Feel free to explore this little world and find new recipes or components, brew potions and be creative designing your own garden! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alchemy Garden.

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    25%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    25% User Score Based on 316 reviews

    Wild Season is a farming-life sim that takes its foundations from the greats within the farming simulation, visual novel, and RPG genres and delivers them with a twist. Rebuild your farm to its former glory and beyond, befriend the townspeople and maybe find your one true love (of either gender!), and solve the secret of Bedford Valley. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wild Season.

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  50. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay
    79% User Score Based on 144 reviews

    A unique mix of farming sim, life sim and business sim. A new life in the country is calling! Fulfil your dreams and manage your very own farm in this lovingly designed open-world game. Work hard, manage your business wisely and your little farm might grow into a personal paradise, surrounded by boundless, untouched nature. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Harvest Days: My Dream Farm.

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