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Looking for games like The Thing Simulator? Here are top simulation recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Breathing Exercises, Stardust Sandbox or Pixel Art Academy: Learn Mode.

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  1. NOTE: The Maze Game will scroll the web browser window.  It is best played in full screen mode(arrows in the bottom right of the game screen to switch to full screen mode).  Everything else should work just fine in full screen mode as well :) This game is simply titled "Breathing Exercises" for now Each game has some basic instructions before entering the game room for that practice and/or game. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breathing Exercises.

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  2. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Introduction Discover a universe where creativity has no limits! Build, experiment and discover the endless possibilities in this beautiful Sandbox game. About the Game Stardust Sandbox is a sandbox game inspired by the classic "Falling-Sand" style games. Offering an interactive and creative environment, explore, build and test your most incredible ideas in a world that you are in control of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stardust Sandbox.

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  3. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 256 reviews

    Pixel Art Academy: Learn Mode Pixel Art Academy is an educational game for learning how to draw. In Learn Mode, you jump straight into the game's interactive tutorials for the fastest way of becoming a pixel artist. After you learn how to use the basic drawing tools, you put theory into practice by first copying an existing pixel art sprite. When you've shown you got the hang of the tools, you ge… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Art Academy: Learn Mode.

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  4. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Become a private investigator, check emails, look for clues, and gather digital evidence to submit a report for investigation, or remove it from the database, but be careful, hackers are out to prevent you from pursuing these reports. Primary Features: Realistic desktop environment with draggable windows, sound effects, notifications (in-game), and more.Randomly generated suspects, emails, cri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reported.

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  5. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    84% User Score Based on 134 reviews

    THIS IS NOT THE LATEST VERSION OF PRO STRATEGY FOOTBALL! Please look for "Pro Strategy Football 2024" Pro Strategy Football 2023 brings football to life better than ever! If you're new to PSF, be sure to check the Game Details at the bottom! And remember, with Steam's Remote Play Together, you can play your friends around the world! Playing against another person raises the inten… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pro Strategy Football 2023.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 627 reviews

    UNLEASH YOUR PASSION FOR RETRO RPGs For the first time ever, RPG Maker 2003 is officially available in English! This legendary game development engine is both highly affordable and easy to use, and it remains one of the most popular RPG Maker installments to date. It is the first engine in the series to employ a sideview battle system similar to the classic RPGs of the early-to-mid 90s. If you ha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RPG Maker 2003.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    87% User Score Based on 239 reviews

    Fine Sweeper is a Minesweeper variant with additional features such as a campaign mode, “classic mode”, item drops, leader-boards, and achievements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fine Sweeper.

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  8. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    So, for the fourth round of "The 20 Games Challenge," the options were Asteroids, Spacewar!, and Indy 500. I went with Spacewar because I already tried my hand at a not-so-great Asteroids clone a while back in a different engine, and Indy 500 just didn't grab me for some reason. And here it is, fourth game down in this challenge! Seriously, if you're diving into game development I can't stress eno… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to spacewar.

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  9. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Milestone 6 is done! It's basically an entirely different prototype layered on top of the old one. What's New? I think it goes without saying: SO MUCH. 0.0.5 was a duel simulator, but 0.0.6 finally feels like a game. Where to even start.. THE OVERWORLD. IT'S HAPPENING. Of course it's ugly looking right now, and will be for a couple milestones. But as with the duel portion I want to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pokémon Trading Card Game fangame 0.0.6.0.

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  10. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    57% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    Defrag Incremental is a retro-styled incremental strategy game about cleaning up messy drives for money and turning risky jobs into long-term progress. Analyze each disk, choose the right algorithm, manage heat and wear, and decide when to play it safe or push for a better payout. TAKE THE JOBEvery disk is different. Some are fragile but valuable. Others are packed with bad sectors, unmovable b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defrag Incremental.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    76% User Score Based on 375 reviews

    Welcome to Mech Builder- a relaxing puzzle game inspired by Model building(gunpla). You will experience the relaxing process of building a model kit with complete freedom. Cut out, assemble, paint, and then customize your models! Build mechs, waifus, armors, figures, and so much more. Building all the kits will take around 7-9 hours of your time. Finishing time trial will take around 2-3 ho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mech Builder.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    52% User Score Based on 359 reviews

    Astride In Early AccessBe a part of the early development of Astride by joining the early access program. As our team continues to work on the game, we will be releasing frequent updates and collaborating with our community to shape the ultimate horse-riding experience. Be sure to read up on the currently available game features before purchasing, so you know exactly what to expect from the game. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astride.

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  13. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    68% User Score Based on 160 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 19 reviews

    Tiny Metal is a military themed turn-based tactics game. It's simple yet has deep gameplay with an engaging story. Play as Artemisian Lieutenant, Nathan Gries, as he commands his units to victory against the villainous nation of Zipang. There will be several friends and enemies along the way with varied factions, units, and abilities in the 8-10 hours of single player campaign gameplay. Players wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TINY METAL.

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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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  15. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    68% User Score Based on 124 reviews

    Alan's Automaton Workshop is an open-ended programming puzzle game. Start a new business with Alan Turing and his groundbreaking innovation: the Turing Machine. Build unique automatons, and solve all kinds of problems from clients. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alan's Automaton Workshop.

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  16. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    58% User Score Based on 370 reviews

    Your opinion matters !Please let us know what you thought of Visual Novel Maker. Survey here : About the SoftwareVisualize, Create, Share. Degica is pleased to announce their latest installment to the 'Maker' series of game development tools, Visual Novel Maker. A revolutionary new tool for Visual Novel Creation aimed towards aspiring artists and writers to bring their stories to life. Visual… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Visual Novel Maker.

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  17. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 2,106 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Build rockets, airplanes, cars, and anything you can think of with highly customizable parts. Automate them with a visual programming language. Explore 3D planets and make your own. Share your creations online. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SimpleRockets 2.

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  19. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    70% User Score Based on 1,686 reviews

    Turn your entire digital life into a game. AArcade is a 3D desktop that launches shortcuts to absolutely anything you like. Join the anarchy of the persistent online metaverse, or remain in your own private reality. Casual in-game building features, plus hundreds of thousands of addons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anarchy Arcade.

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  20. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    79% User Score Based on 1,224 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Zaccaria was founded by three brothers (Marino, Franco, & Natale) and was the 3rd largest manufacturer of pinball machines in the world (behind Bally & Williams). They had created and produced more than 35 different pinball machines between 1974 and 1987. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zaccaria Pinball.

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  21. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 930 reviews

    Prepare to experience the original man-on-the-run thriller in a completely new way! There are secrets to be discovered, locations to be explored and - above all - an incredible tale to be told in this ground-breaking interactive novel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The 39 Steps.

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  22. 36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    36% User Score Based on 560 reviews

    Theme Park Studio is a powerful suite of tools that allows players to design, build, and experience stunning amusement parks of their own design. Players can build whatever they can imagine, and then share it online for others to experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Theme Park Studio.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 2,910 reviews

    In this challenging puzzle game, you build a computer from scratch and program it. It is a journey through the layers of abstractions of the computer. The game begins when you are abducted by aliens who are testing your intelligence, and from here a lighthearted sci-fi plot evolves. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Turing Complete.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    97% User Score Based on 562 reviews

    Open Hexagon is a free open-source clone of the game "Super Hexagon by Terry Cavanagh". Gameplay is easy to learn but hard to master. You control a triangle that rotates around the center of the screen. Your goal is to stay alive as long as possible by avoiding the walls that go towards the center. Features JSON and LUA scripting for complete customization and level sharing. Compete online for th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Open Hexagon.

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  25. 92%Game Brain Score
    92% User Score Based on 290 reviews

    IMPORTANT INFOS BEFORE 1. The game does NOT save your data when you close the game.exe. 2. Returning to the Menu will NOT reset your progress. 3. "Game Over" will NOT kill your progress, you will just start at level 1. GAME Little Runmo - The Game, is a 2D platformer game originating from an animated Youtube film called "Little Runmo" made by the creator Gooseworx. The Story revolves arou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Runmo - The Game.

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  26. 6th entry in "The 20 Games Challenge". A poor implementation. I enjoyed developing the random level generation (all 255 levels are generated at the start of the game and can then be navigated), but I got bored with the old-school platformer gameplay, which, between tutorials and experiments, I’ve already done a dozen times or more. In the end, I gave up on designing the pixel art myself and used a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pitfall.

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  27. Welcome!This is a virtual pet that walks around and keeps you company right on your desktop.  You can pet it, feed it, play with it and more (coming soon)! This is a little game thing we started working on a few months ago because we had an idea for something that we haven't really seen done well before. Please leave us some feedback as we are actively working hard on it to release a full version … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desktop Companion.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    71% User Score Based on 182 reviews

    Do you miss running your finger along the spines of all your game boxes, deciding what you might be in the mood to play? Do you long for instruction manuals, inlays, and that intoxicating plasticky smell when you crack open a new box and bury your nose inside. Ahhh. BOXROOM is a shrine to all of that; a little space to call your own, and a way to explore and interact with your game library in a mo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BOXROOM.

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  29. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    73% User Score Based on 411 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 3 reviews

    Welcome to Warside, the fast-paced turn-based tactics game. With a single-player story campaign, multiplayer support, and a built-in map editor, the fight for victory never ends. Choose your Commander, assemble your forces, and battle your way to victory. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warside.

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  30. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    79% User Score Based on 215 reviews

    JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator is an immersive 3D programming puzzle game about automating and controlling realistic machines, robots, drones and more using real Python code. Build actual coding skills while playing, solve exciting bite-sized programming challenges and progress to unlock new programming features and improved machinery. Prior programming knowledge recommended. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator.

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  31. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    78% User Score Based on 256 reviews

    Put yourself in the front office with Front Office Football Nine. Front Office Football is a text-based sports simulation. It's a game for those of us who love the numbers and strategies in sports. In Front Office Football, you play the role of your favorite team's general manager. You determine your team's future through trading with opponents, negotiating contracts, bidding for free agents… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Front Office Football Nine.

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  32. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, monetization
    72% User Score Based on 1,792 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 10 reviews

    Pinball FX is digital pinball evolved. Get the highest score on tables inspired by the biggest brands in entertainment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pinball FX.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 387 reviews

    Stardrop is a narrative driven Sci-Fi first person adventure and exploration game set in the future. You play as Aryn Vance who is accompanied by her close friend, John Kindley. They are Salvage and Rescue operatives seeking old derelict spacecraft lost in time or ships who are are in need of help. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STARDROP.

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  35. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    73% User Score Based on 121 reviews

    FLSM : Glimmer Deck is an NSFW sci-fi sex simulator for PCs. Notice: Due to itch.io removing adult games in July, 2025, please visit https://futurelovespacemachine.com/ to get the full game. The version here is just a free demo. Already bought it? If you already purchased the Extra Goodies (FLSM full version) then please go here to download the latest version. Want to have sex with aliens, ro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Future Love Space Machine (FLSM) : Adult SciFi Sex (NSFW Erotic Lewd).

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  36. View Game
    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    57% User Score Based on 699 reviews

    CaesarIA is inspired by an old-school economic strategy game, Caesar III which is a masterpiece among the games of this genre in our opinion. There are different economic strategy games and they can be broken down to subtypes but from our viewpoint Caesar encompasses planning, constructing, diplomacy and military campaigns. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CaesarIA.

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  37. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    72% User Score Based on 1,411 reviews

    Builders of Egypt: Prologue is an economic type of city-building taking place in the valley of the Nile. The story starts in a little-known protodynastic period in which you will be able to observe the birth of the Old Egypt and finished with the death of Cleopatra VII. A key aspect of governance is the skilful management of urban planning. This includes the careful design of street layouts, th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Builders of Egypt: Prologue.

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  38. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    78% User Score Based on 176 reviews

    COMING SOON ! Wishlist now. MY NEW GAMES MORE 3DM LIVE WALLPAPERS 3DM Space Collection About the Software Our latest project Fluid Engine presents a beautiful fluid simulation that responds to your mouse. In options, you can change many parameters that change the appearance and behaviour of the fluid. We have prepared some ready settings for you but you can also add your own (pr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fluid Engine PC Live Wallpaper.

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  39. 22%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, character development
    22% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    DEMO available! What's limited from the release version: Only the arcade mode with 2 characters is available. Editing feature is limited Please use this to check if this application works properly in your system environment. (Controller required) The Creator's Edition of EF-12 includes both the EF-12 game as well as all the tutorial documentation to make your own content. EF-12 is a playab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EF-12: Fighting Game Maker.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 217 reviews

    After hearing that an industrial factory is to possibly be built along a landmark river in his hometown of Ohitoyo, Migita Sotetsu returns home to change the minds of those in charge of the factory proposal. Although half of the town's citizens support the building of such a mill, the other half fear the potential for pollution and contamination of their beloved river. Recognizing Ohitoyo's budget… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maitetsu.

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  41. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    88% User Score Based on 265 reviews

    The sequel to Shaolin vs Wutang! Shaolin vs Wutang 2 is a INDIE love letter to Martial Arts and classic Kung Fu films. Made for casual game fans not intended for Hardcore Fighting Game players. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shaolin vs Wutang 2.

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    38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    38% User Score Based on 123 reviews

    Indie Game Battle is a multiplayer fighting game for up to 8 players inspired by the Super Smash Bros series. However, IGB features indie characters instead! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Indie Game Battle.

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  43. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    49% User Score Based on 263 reviews

    Mamma mia... Long awaited by fans around the world, the newest instalment of the cult series "Pizza Connection" returns to the PC with even more flavour and extra cheese. Make 'em a pizza they can't refuse! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pizza Connection 3.

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  44. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    78% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    Re-live the early days of spaceflight in the accurate, detailed and exciting simulation of the Mercury spacecraft. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Go For Launch: Mercury.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 420 reviews

    Trevor Chan's Capitalism II is the business simulation video game sequel to the original Capitalism. It was created by Enlight and published by Ubisoft Entertainment in 2001. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Capitalism 2.

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  46. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Elara is a completely free coding game targeted toward beginners. It includes 25+ levels plus optional bonus challenges to really test your knowledge and coding skills. It also features an engaging story told through dialog and animated cutscenes. The game takes place on Elara, one of Jupiter's moons. You are a coding intern for Ganymede Robotics. Throughout the game, you write code to contro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elara: A Free Coding Game.

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  47. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Ever wanted to see how the popular Hacker Evolution games were made? Here is your chance with this package which contains all 3 Hacker Evolution games and their source code. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hacker Evolution Source Code.

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  48. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    93% User Score Based on 800 reviews
    Critic Score 95%Based on 1 reviews

    Out of the Park Baseball 18 - officially licensed through MLB.com and the MLBPA - is the follow-up to Metacritic's PC Game of the Year 2016 and the ultimate baseball game! Guide your favorite MLB franchise to glory, play any historical season or create your own fictional baseball world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out of the Park Baseball 18.

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  49. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 108 reviews

    JOIN OUR DISCORD ROADMAP About the GameKing of Retail 2 is a third-person retail tycoon — a DEEP business simulation where every decision, from floor plan to staff roster to product mix, shapes whether your stores thrive or fail. Everything, from floor space, to shelf stock to products carried, even wall designs and employee affect your store’s appeal, sales, and profitability. Simulated… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King of Retail 2.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    86% User Score Based on 128 reviews

    Embark on an unforgettable journey to the Titanic's bow.   Step into the deep with Magellan Limited's 2024 release: an immersive free-flying exploration of the Titanic's legendary bow. Experience breathtaking visuals designed to perfectly emulate the haunting beauty of its final resting place.   Take command of two state-of-the-art Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), Romeo and Juliet, to comple… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to vROVpilot: TITANIC.

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