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Looking for games like Thriving? Here are top simulation recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Intelligent Design: An Evolutionary Sandbox, Under The Yoke or Loafing Town.

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  1. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    50% User Score Based on 164 reviews

    Intelligent Design: An Evolutionary Sandbox is an abstract god game with fully simulated genetics and evolution. In a universe driven by targets, create, design and try to control an evolving ecosystem for a faceless corporation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Intelligent Design: An Evolutionary Sandbox.

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  2. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    73% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Step back in time and embark on a remarkable journey through the heart of Norman England, spanning over 250 years of fully realised Medieval English history. Begin your humble life as a lowly serf playing your own custom character. Armed with just an acre of land, a ramshackle cottage, and enough provisions to survive winter, your quest for prosperity begins. Guide your family through the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Under The Yoke.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 65 reviews

    "Loafing Town" is a desktop idle game designed for PC—your ultimate workday distraction! Step into the role of a god-like overseer and build a thriving hero village. Starting with just a lone hero and a simple thatched hut, you'll gradually attract more heroes and transform your humble village into a bustling town.The gameplay is simple yet engaging: summon monsters to train heroes, earn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loafing Town.

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  4. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 139 reviews

    Freaking Meatbags throws you into a futuristic world where robots have jobs, cephalopods aren't confined to a single dimension, and humans pretty much just stand around talking to themselves. As a lowly cleaning robot, your task is to gather precious materials from each world before the solar system goes kaboom. As soon as you land, you realize this gig isn't going to be as simple as you had hoped… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Freaking Meatbags.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 2,395 reviews

    "Equilinox", the low-poly nature simulation game that I'm currently developing in Java using OpenGL. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Equilinox.

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  6. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    71% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    WHAT IS PLANTABI? Plantabi is a chill sandbox game where you take care of adorable plants and design the cozy little garden of your dreams! YOUR LITTLE GARDEN Feel the laid-back vibes as you take care of your leafy buddies in your own little garden. And the fun doesn't stop there – you can unlock and collect more items to spruce up your cozy space, adding that extra touch of charm. THE TASK Exp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plantabi: Little Garden.

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  7. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    69% User Score Based on 320 reviews
    Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

    Explore the worlds of Californium, a first person exploration game where you are a writer trapped into shifting realities. Will you find what’s behind the simulacra ? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Californium.

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  8. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 410 reviews

    STORYA natural disaster hit us and brought humanity to the verge of extinction. Only a few survived because of "Large Igneous Provinces", these are volcanoes that don't explode but huge cracks open in the Earth's crust and lava just starts bubbling out, oozing across the landscape, releasing tons of toxic gases. The most dangerous thing about an igneous province is that it can keep up th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oxygen: First Breath.

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  9. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    68% User Score Based on 117 reviews

    Build, survive, explore. Design your city, manage resource chains and workers, Send ships on expedition, trade with cities, discover mysterious dungeons and uncover secrets of ancients. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bonfire 2: Uncharted Shores.

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  10. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    77% User Score Based on 56 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 9 reviews

    Rise up and deploy for battle in the Variable Armour, a technologically advanced suit of war. As the political climate between factions is thrown out of balance and the solar system is engulfed in conflict, lead your strike force of deadly mecha towards victory in turn-based tactical combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WARBORN.

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  11. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    73% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    It's your chance of becoming the master of your tea estate, to brew your journey towards discovering ancient secrets, nurturing the plant with skills beyond perfection, and finding your way through processing to be called the Ultimate Tea Master. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tea Garden Simulator.

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  12. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay
    67% User Score Based on 214 reviews

    Check out more games from our publisher About the Game Get ready for a logistic challenge in the next part of the best-selling series, which has been sold in over 70,000 copies! In Farm Manager 2021: Prologue, as a farm manager, you have to ensure the right level of harvest, employee satisfaction, animal health, equipment efficiency and proper crop processing. Thanks to the new, more intuit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Farm Manager 2021: Prologue.

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  13. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    65% User Score Based on 329 reviews

    Taking place in a single mansion in Candlewood, northeast USA, in the early 20th Century, House of Caravan is a sinister adventure filled with dark secrets and vexing puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to House of Caravan.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 1,394 reviews

    A side scrolling, pixel art, survival strategy indie-game. Gather resouces, expand your village, explore the underground for riches and train soldiers to defend against the hordes of the undead. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grim Nights.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    84% User Score Based on 335 reviews

    Gridworld is an artificial life / evolution simulator in which abstract virtual creatures compete for food and struggle for survival. Conditions in this two-dimensional ecosystem are right for evolution to occur through natural selection. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gridworld.

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  16. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 326 reviews

    Only 1000 days left until the end of the world. You have to realize the largest space program ever to save as many people as you can. Explore planets, colonize them, help people find a new home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1000 days to escape.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 250 reviews

    Seed, Breed, Create. From single cell organisms to complex ecosystems. Evolve every part of your own unique aquarium / terrarium by applying realistic principles of natural and artificial selection, in Creatura - ultimate Virtual Evolution Vivarium Simulator. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creatura.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    67% User Score Based on 141 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Awe is a god-game about expressing one’s creativity by shaping and building planets’ ecosystems in a soothing and relaxing ambiance carried by beautiful, minimalist lowpoly 3D art style and atmospheric music. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Awe.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    86% User Score Based on 138 reviews

    Made in Construct2, Settled is a story driven game with hints of exploration. As you progress, subtle changes appear. Memories and nightmares act as new areas, although still remaining in the confines of the house. When you reach the end, the conclusion may not be what you expected. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Settled.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    89% User Score Based on 276 reviews

    Care for a miniature ecosystem in a strange world, exert limited influence to encourage the growth of different fungi and bugs and try to maintain the balance of life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Earthtongue.

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  21. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    83% User Score Based on 232 reviews
    Critic Score 34%Based on 2 reviews

    Healer's Quest is a lighthearted RPG in which you solely play as the healer of a band of jackasses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Healer's Quest.

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  22. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    64% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Evomon Is a creature collector in tamagotchi version. Take care of your evomon since its infancy and discover its new evolutions, have fun playing the mini-games, adventure in mysterious expeditions, battle intensely against different monsters to reach the title of Evomon Champion. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EvoMon.

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  23. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    95% User Score Based on 474 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

    Bunhouse is a cute, simple, bunny-filled game focused on growing plants and managing a greenhouse with fellow buns. Take care of your leafy plant buddies by balancing the amount of water and light they get. Play with friends and upgrade your greenhouse for wholesome, relaxing fun. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bunhouse.

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  24. 34%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    37% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Stake your claim on the city of New Shore in this gritty simulation of 1930's organized crime. As the Don, get involved with the rackets and politics that defined the Prohibition era. Claim your place among mafia history. How will you rule New Shore? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Commission: Organized Crime Grand Strategy.

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  25. Dive into a quirky little world where fun fishkeeping and cozy moments swim together in perfect harmony! My Cozy Aquarium combines the relaxing pace of idle gameplay with cozy, comforting mechanics, offering a serene space to unwind while feeding fish, decorating tanks, and watching your underwater world come to life. Start your peaceful journey with one of four delightful aquariums, gradu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Cozy Aquarium.

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  26. With Fix it - The Renovation Simulator, the player experiences the profession of a craftsman in all its facets. Whether electrical work, installation, gardening or renovation - all fields of activity are covered. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fix it: The Handyman Simulator.

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  27. 46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    46% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    Here, you can hatch and capture a wide variety of Jenin. Through cultivation, fusion, and training with skill books, you can evolve them into their ultimate, most powerful forms. With dozens of unique creatures to collect, you can strategically adjust their formations based on their skills, talents, and attributes to maximize their combat effectiveness. Freely create diverse tactical styles—whethe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fantasy Idle Dungeon.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Ready to take on the management of a fantasy shop? Faire Trade allows you to do just that! From farming, to crafting, to selling, to hiring, to expanding, to pricing, to decorating to….. Well, the world's your oyster! Stay curious, adapt, and let your blossoming shop shine! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Faire Trade.

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  29. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    81% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    As a captain in the Exiled Empire’s Vanguard Fleet, you’re tasked with breaking the defenses of entrenched rival powers in order to pave the way for the full invasion fleet and bring about the Emperor’s return. Orbital Mechanics Every object is governed by orbital mechanics, from moons to ships to projectiles and scrap. You’ll learn to master the physics of space in the most approachable orbit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Periapsis: Eclipse.

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  31. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    85% User Score Based on 178 reviews

    Mango’s Fisharium is a short incremental game about catching unique fishes If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mango's Fisharium.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Plantasia is a cozy semi-idle, gardening & puzzle game designed to sit at the bottom 1/3 of your screen so you can play in-between tasks without disrupting your work! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plantasia.

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  33. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    81% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    Mini City: Mayhem is a chaos-filled city-builder where you build against time. Become the mayor of a tiny town, plop down tiny building blocks to build a working city to progress. Manage your roads and building connections. But be quick, because time is ticking! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mini City: Mayhem.

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  34. View Game
    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Welcome to Fishing Tale – Your Ultimate Fishing Adventure! Embark on a serene fishing journey and unwind in the captivating world of Fishing Tale. Whether you're an avid angler or a casual gamer, this relaxing fishing game offers an escape into nature's wonders.Features: Catch Over 40 Unique Fish: Explore diverse locations, including oceans, lakes, and rivers, to discover and catch over 40 differ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fishing Tale.

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  35. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 301 reviews

    Early Access Launch Date - Jan 20 2025! 2025 RoadMap About the GameDive into Aotenjo, where the ancient game of Mahjong meets the strategic depth of deckbuilding. Use unique Artifacts, master intricate Patterns (Yakus), and harness Special Tiles to overcome malicious threats and emerge victorious! With over 100 Patterns and 144 unique Artifacts, every hand you play can unleash unbeliev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aotenjo: Infinite Hands.

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  36. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 477 reviews

    From an uninhabited planet in space to an ecosystem full of life. In Planetary Life you will be able to shape a planet in the purest Sandbox Simulation style, playing with its mountains, seas and even its climate, to create the perfect habitat to harbor life. PLANETS Control a planet with the multiple tools available. Let the tectonic plates shape the mountains and seas, modify the climate, the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planetary Life.

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  37. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    73% User Score Based on 430 reviews

    Build Your Dream Home at Dream House! Dream House is the building mode of the life simulation game Vivaland. In Vivaland, everything is under your creative control, so you can design and build the home of your dreams from the ground up. Get to Know the City! Vivaland offers 8 residential areas where you can build freely. Explore the town, visit your friends' homes, or build a unique neigh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vivaland: Dream House.

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  38. 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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  39. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    53% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Can you imagine a world without poverty? How about a world where power lies with common people instead of politicians or CEOs? There’s a revolution coming to Mars, and it’s up to you to create a new society unlike anything on Earth. Design your economy and government, build your colony, and experience your choices firsthand by living as a colonist. Be wary though, if your society fails to take car… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dissent on Mars.

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  40. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    84% User Score Based on 89 reviews

    About Another Farm Roguelike: Rebirth The game doesn't have time pressure but maintains dynamic gameplay that prevents building a large farm from taking dozens of hours. You don't have to waste time walking from one place to another because there's no walking here; everything is done by clicking. There's no social aspect either, so you are focused on building, gathering, harvesting, and upgrading… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Another Farm Roguelike: Rebirth.

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  41. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    88% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Welcome to a challenging colony simulation game set on a distant planet. Starting with a small group of colonists, you're tasked to mine resources, refine materials, build structures, and innovate with new technologies. Across generations and centuries, you'll expand your settlement into a thriving civilization and terraform the planet to make it your new home. Prosper Through the AgesColonists… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ExoColony: Planet Survival.

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  42. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    76% User Score Based on 809 reviews

    Using appropriate gardening techniques and your creativity, bring an abandoned plot back to life, and experience the joy and peace that cultivating your own garden brings. • ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES – In Garden Life, there's no miracle solution: your plants will only flourish with dedication, the right tools and appropriate gardening techniques! • DESIGN THE GARDEN OF YOUR DREAMS – Using the gr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator.

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  43. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    56% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Use your barista skills and reflexes to mix the perfect latte and rebuild your family home and cafe to their former glory. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Latte Stand Tycoon.

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  44. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 62 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 8 reviews

    The critically acclaimed Piczle series presents Piczle Cross: Story of Seasons; addictive nonogram logic-puzzles celebrating the beloved farm life game series Enjoy the bucolic charm of Story of Seasons while relaxing and exercising your brain with classic logic-puzzles. All your favourite villagers and bachelors, tools and crops, animals and upgrades in nonogram form will provide you with countl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Piczle Cross: Story of Seasons.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    96% User Score Based on 205 reviews

    A forest simulator where you plant trees and click animals to make them poop! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PolyPine.

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  46. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    An otome visual novel where you choose your romance with an attractive boy in culinary school. A perfectly delectable romance for foodies. You’re the newest transfer student at Lincoln Culinary Academy, a private culinary school to find your culinary calling and an unforgettable romance. Immerse yourself in your school adventures as you interact with four gorgeous guys with culinary skills of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sifting Thyme - an otome game inspired by culinary shows.

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  47. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    97% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    About the game Cute Farmer Life is a cute pixel art farm simulator designed to be played at your own pace. Grow, craft, harvest and talk to the locals while you solve the mystery that hangs over the small town. Designed to play without worries, in Cute Farmer Life you play as Matt, a cat who doesn't want to go back to the city and moves to a small house in the countryside to live on what he grow… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cute Farmer Life.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    Stay alive in this survival horror experience. What begins as a game between friends turns into a race for your life. Take a breath and enter the house. Welcome to Uninvited. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unwelcome.

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  49. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    78% User Score Based on 761 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Get ready for a logistic challenge in the new and even better Farm Manager 2021! Plan your field work according to the seasons, look after the animals, take care of machines and staff satisfaction and react to the changing weather. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Farm Manager 2021.

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  50. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    80% User Score Based on 147 reviews

    Eyes of War blends RTS and Action RPG elements, creating a medieval warfare game where you can switch between the two gameplay approaches. In strategy mode, you build and develop your castle and make your army. In character mode, you control each unit from a third-person perspective, smoothly transitioning between soldiers to feel the battle up close and maintain your troops. Compete with friends … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eyes of War.

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