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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, Loafing Town or Plantabi: Little Garden.

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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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    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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  3. 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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  4. 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 Middle Age… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Under The Yoke.

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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 2,355 reviews

    Tiny Aquarium is a real-time idle game, meaning the fish keep growing while you’re away – even when you’re offline! Be sure to check in regularly and see how your fishy friends are doing. Begin a relaxing journey toward building your dream aquarium. Hatch new fish, customize your aquarium, and interact with your friends. Create the aquarium of your dreams, and place it on your desktop as a compani… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Aquarium: Social Fishkeeping.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    86% User Score Based on 51 reviews

    PacaPomo is a cross between a productivity app and a cozy farming game where you raise alpacas and cultivate a farm, all driven by the Pomodoro Technique! Stay focused with a calming and motivating experience for busy students and working professionals. Play while going about your daily routines and responsibilities! Stay Productive with PacaPomo!Set a pomodoro timer customizable to your likin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PacaPomo.

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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    74% User Score Based on 262 reviews

    Reprisal Universe places you in charge of the very elements themselves. Raise and lower land to expand your tribes, harness the power of fire and water. Explore the hidden mysteries of the Universe and gather your people together once again. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reprisal Universe.

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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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  15. 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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  18. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    85% User Score Based on 143 reviews

    Poly Universe is a survival city-building game in a galaxy where planets are only slightly larger than the colonists who inhabit them. Some of the base principles are like Banished, but there is more focus on modern technology. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Poly Universe.

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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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  22. 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 68%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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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. 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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    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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  27. 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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  28. 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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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 109 reviews

    The ocean is dying. Coral reefs are vanishing and ecosystems are breaking down. By the power of the mysterious reef heart you must restore balance, using the ocean floor itself as the foundation to build vibrant havens for sealife. Craft lures to entice different species to your reef and use their natural abilities to overcome underwater hazards. Experience Thalassa’s journey in campaign mode, the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Life Below.

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  30. 42%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    42% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    Become the king of the road and transport oversized goods through an extensive, lively game world. Take over every step from loading to driving the escort vehicles and of course the truck with a variety of different trailers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heavy Cargo: The Truck Simulator.

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  31. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    99% User Score Based on 379 reviews

    Run the plant shop of your dreams in Leafy Corner, a cozy shop management game where you grow, sell, and care for real-life houseplants! Step into the role of a plant shop owner. Grow plants, serve your customers, and create a warm, inviting space filled with greenery and charm. Watch your plants grow over time, unfolding leaf by leaf as you care for them. Not everyone knows what th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leafy Corner.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    What is Taskbarn?Taskbarn is a cozy idle incremental game that lives quietly on your taskbar or desktop. Raise barn animals as they stroll, graze, and nap while they produce resources that transform into dibbles — the universal currency used to grow and improve your animals. Whether you’re working, browsing, or gaming, your barn keeps running in the background, always ready to welcome you back wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Taskbarn.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 59 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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  34. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 724 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 6 reviews

    In Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes, take command of a fleet escaping the annihilation of the Twelve Colonies. Manage crises on board as you prepare for the next encounter with the Cylon Fleet. Times are dire, and hard choices must be made. Your only hope: rejoin the Battlestar Galactica. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    You are a robot sent to a planet to set up a system to make it habitable for your creators: Design factories run by drones. Create bases to craft and shelter in. Upgrade your abilities and terraform to expand the area you can explore. You have both a health and charge meter that can get heavily upgraded over time.  Set up systems to monitor storms and deploy resources to protect building… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skyformer.

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  37. This is a multi-copy, single-paste utility tool designed to streamline your workflow. It allows users to copy text, images, or screenshots via Ctrl+C, right-click copy, or other methods, while the software records all copied content. When you need to paste multiple copied items in sequence, simply press Ctrl+\ (either left/right Ctrl key + \,  \ is the key above Enter) to paste stored content in r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Will anyone buy this Copy Paste girl.

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  38. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    81% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Immersed in her nightmares, in a chaotic reality, confused and all alone. The only safe place is her room, but not forever... She wanders through an empty city and strange places while fleeing from creatures lurking in the darkness to find out what's going on. You are in the skin of Ana Lúcia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asleep: Ato 1.

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  39. 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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  40. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    This is a free demo for the upcoming game, The Diner at the End of the Galaxy (releasing in 2025). We're still in beta so do excuse the occasional bug -- rest assured we're working on it. Build and manage your diner, grow exotic ingredients, create a menu that appeals to intergalactic palates, and make deals with powerful factions. Come on in—the Diner is always open for business. Transform an a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Diner at the End of the Galaxy.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    A relaxing real-time idle village-building simulator nestled in the corner of your screen! Build, Craft, and Trade to guide your village from humble beginnings to a thriving trading hub, it's time to write your own Village Tale! Build and Expand Your Village:Construct buildings and decorations, unlock new industries, and grow your population into a thriving, happy community. Trade an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Village Tale.

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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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  43. 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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  44. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    78% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    Indie Developer Clicker Game [Media 2076246] Indie Dev Story - Quit your job to become an indie developer and make your first game. A singleplayer 'clicker' game which tries to mimic the frantic... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Indie Dev Story.

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  45. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    69% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Welcome to a world where speed and strategy combine in unforgettable competitions! Saddle up your giant bird and race along looping routes filled with unexpected obstacles and opportunities to overtake. Outsmart your opponents, use tactics and various tools to get ahead. Ready to take on the challenge and become a legend of these extreme races? Outrun rivals in dynamic races on giant birds Imme… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Camelbirds.

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  46. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    79% User Score Based on 77 reviews

    As the last pixel restorer in the city, your job is to restore faded photographs that have been sealed away for a long time to their original glory. **Gameplay**: 1. After entering the game, the image will automatically be divided into regions. You need to fill each region completely with rectangles of varying sizes based on the numbers provided. 2. Each rectangle must contain one number,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Restorer.

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  47. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 301 reviews

    UNLEASH THE POWER OF MAHJONG Dive 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! PATTERNS, ARTIFACTS, INFINITE COMBOS With over 100 Patterns and 144 unique Artifacts, every hand you play can unleash unbelievable combos. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aotenjo: Infinite Hands.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    75% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    You started a neighborhood security program, which gradually expanded in size. Over time, it evolved to monitor not only homes but also warehouses, gas stations and various other locations. However, as your program grew, it began attracting the attention of dubious individuals.WATCHThroughout the night, you'll have to monitor different cameras and report any events seen on them. Doing so will help… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Sight.

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  49. 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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  50. 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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