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Looking for games like While We Wait Here? Here are top casual simulation recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Retail Mage, DON'T OPEN or Last Guest.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    79% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Welcome, Retail Mage, to your first day of employment at MageMart! Get 5 star reviews from customers before the store closes. Say and do (almost) anything in this open-ended, creative co-op game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retail Mage.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    65% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Don’t Open is a PSX-style horror game about routine that falls apart before your eyes. A normal shift at a taco bar, an empty stairwell, and a persistent knock on the door that's impossible to ignore. Based on real events. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DON'T OPEN.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    63% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    https://store.steampowered.com/widget/3732190/ IF YOU WANT TO SUPPORT MY PROJECT, YOU CAN PURCHASE THE GAME ON STEAM. Story: It's late at night. It is raining. You are a traveler, tired after a long journey. The only shelter you have is an old motel on the highway. It looks ordinary: dim lights, a shabby reception desk, a polite but strange concierge. He keeps repeating one thing: don't go near… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Guest.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 126 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 2 reviews

    Love, betrayal, and coffee! Zipp's Café is a "noir & chill" little game about a café between the city of animals and the district of insects. Make unusual recipes, get involved in shady dealings, and try to start a new life while searching for love and revenge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zipp's Café.

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  5. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 98 reviews

    After a rough day at work, all you want to do is settle in with your favorite otome game, only to realize it's gone down for maintenance. How will you pass these troubling times? Risk going to a watering hole to drown your sorrows in a beverage of choice? Begrudgingly scroll through a dating app to meet your love for the night? Either way - adventure, shenanigans, and hot singles in your area awai… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Under Maintenance.

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  7. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 522 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Eternal Threads is a single-player, first-person story-driven puzzle game of time manipulation, choice and consequence. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Threads.

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  8. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 2,586 reviews

    Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic. Will you follow your moral compass, or will you apply the letter of the law? The great freedom of action in Crimes … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    A Creature in Your HandsYour life is tied to a digital creature housed in a device bearing the mark of the Andean cross. Interact with a fully functional pocket pet, feeding, cleaning and entertaining the creature to keep it alive. Erase all the evidenceHide the crime before the clock runs out. You must scour the environment until it is clean, removing every physical proof of the act and concea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chakana.

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  11. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    84% User Score Based on 279 reviews

    America, 19th century after the Civil War. Sand dunes, hot sun, and galloping horses - feel it all while holding a portion of Tequila on ice in your hand. In Saloon Simulator Prologue, take on the challenge of rebuilding an old saloon in the heart of the Wild West and become a pioneer in the liquor business. Prepare drinks, serve them to customers, and discover their stories Not everything … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Saloon Simulator: Prologue.

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  12. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    99% User Score Based on 109 reviews

    TRIGGER WARNINGTHIS GAME CONTAINS SOME HEAVY THEMES, INCLUDING TOPICS RELATED TO DEATH, LOSS, AND SUICIDE. IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY FEELING SAD OR HAVE RECENTLY EXPERIENCED SIMILAR SITUATIONS, WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU WAIT UNTIL YOU FEEL BETTER BEFORE PLAYING. ---------------------- "Midnight Ramen" is a narrative dialogue game inspired by titles such as VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action and Cof… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Ramen.

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  13. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    95% User Score Based on 465 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 4 reviews

    When a young alchemist apprentice is unwillingly bound to an illegal spirit, they suddenly find themselves tied up in a war between humanity and magic, and must join a group of unlikely heroes to escape their own doom, hopefully saving the world along the way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcadia Fallen.

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  14. 22%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    36% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    A cozy horror game where you run a shave ice shop. Serves customers by serving shaved ice, coffee, milkshakes... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The shaved ice shop.

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  15. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    98% User Score Based on 1,576 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

    Dust off your coffee machine and prepare your warmest smile to meet your customers again in the second episode of the much loved coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator; Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly.

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  16. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    93% User Score Based on 1,502 reviews

    The prologue is a limited version of the game designed to familiarize you with the full game. Play solo or co-op with up to 4 players. Open your single-player session to other players and friends to play together. Or you can join a game from the lobby and start serving fast food with others via voice and text chat. Handle everything it takes to keep a fast food joint running smooth… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fast Food Simulator: Prologue.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    73% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    Chicken Fries is a first-person restaurant simulation where you take full control of a fast-food kitchen. Cook meals step by step, manage multiple stations, restock ingredients, and keep customers moving during intense rush hours. From smooth services to total kitchen chaos, every shift tests your speed, organization, and restaurant management skills. IMMERSIVE COOKING SIMULATION  Chicken Frie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chicken Fries.

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  18. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 9,338 reviews

    WARNING. Stay inside. Lock your doors. Close the blinds. Only let humans in. Eliminate all Visitors. An anxiety horror about paranoia in the End of Times. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No, I'm not a Human.

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  19. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    60% User Score Based on 97 reviews

    Journey through various distant and isolated skies, making and helping friends along the way. Sharing company with those who have stories to tell and new perspectives to discover. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Garden Witch Life.

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  20. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 4,663 reviews

    Play solo or co-op with up to 6 players. Open your single-player session to other players and friends to play together. Or you can join a game from the lobby and start serving fast food with others via voice and text chat. Handle everything it takes to keep a fast food joint running smoothly. Experience the realistic operation of authentic drink machines, grills, and fryers. Explore the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fast Food Simulator.

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  21. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 1,218 reviews

    The town of Critter Cove used to attract visitors from all over the world. Now it’s mostly known for dirty streets and trash-strewn beaches. Can you help us turn things around? Critter Cove is a combination life sim and town builder game with a beautiful, handcrafted open world to explore. Spend your doubloons to upgrade buildings and explore the world to discover new blueprints and gather reso… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Critter Cove.

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  22. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    96% User Score Based on 51 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 6 reviews

    The star magician of Morgan’s Traveling Circus has vanished, but the show must go on! Death Trick: Double Blind is a non-linear detective game where an unlikely duo must gather clues, question suspects, and reveal contradictions to unravel the mystery of the missing magician! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Trick: Double Blind.

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  23. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 1,499 reviews

    Craft the perfect burger with tons of ingredients. Create your own recipes to wow your customers! Make them big or small, vegan or fishy. Add an egg, try black bread, or even go bun-less! Play solo or team up in 2-8 player co-op! Grab your friends and family to whip up fast food together. Work as a team to boost your speed and quality. Assign roles and conquer the kitchen! Serve a cast of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy Burger.

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  24. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 342 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 4 reviews

    Join a small-town girl on this coming-of-age story about family, relationships, coffee and life in the big city. Immerse yourself in the perfect blend of an arcade-style time manager and visual novel, exploring dual storylines and a beautifully crafted pixel art world in Pixel Cafe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Cafe.

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  25. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 698 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 5 reviews

    Fruitbus is a cute culinary adventure, set in an open world where taste is everything. Upgrade your trusty truck and visit a whole world of new destinations together. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fruitbus.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 906 reviews

    Imagine waking up on a small dock with no recollection of who you are or how you got there. The first person you find is a grumpy, old man who enlists you to work on his ferry boat which seems to have materialized behind you. But not all is as it seems on this strange ship, and the people you meet may know more about your past than they let on. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Port of Call.

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  28. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    81% User Score Based on 483 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 1 reviews

    Car. Foggy night. Mystical landscapes. And if you want to work - titans. Titan Chaser is a surreal driving and walking experience, where your job is to scout giant creatures and use the light to drive them off without fighting or killing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Titan Chaser.

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  29. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    99% User Score Based on 5,030 reviews

    This is a brand new izakaya simulation gameplay. The young night sparrow and her BBQ has become a welcome sight in Gensokyo with her hard work and flourishing business-that is, until one day, that fateful enemy showed up whom broke her dream. Start from scratch, loaded with debt, it's all or nothing on today's cooking. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Mystia's Izakaya.

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  30. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    65% User Score Based on 507 reviews
    Critic Score 47%Based on 5 reviews

    Buying, renovating and outfitting of food trucks. Create menus, cook the food and serve customers across an entire city. Customize and upgrade your food truck to reach more customers and expand your menu. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Food Truck Simulator.

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  31. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    81% User Score Based on 160 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 12 reviews

    "Players take on the roles of immortal knight Sir Lancelot Du Lac and cursed sorceress Morgana Le Fey as their latest adventure brings them to the smog-shrouded streets of Victorian London during the infamous Whitechapel Murders of 1888. They become embroiled in the gruesome mystery due to the occult nature of the killings, which leads them to Mary Kelly: a Whitechapel local with a magical secret… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dance of Death: Du Lac & Fey.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    55% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    Colonel Ostankovich, the commander of a special police department in St Petersburg, and the man who put his honesty at stake by swearing that under his command not an item will get lost in the Hermitage, receives a report of a short alarm failure in the Hermitage. He suspects that something happened. To avoid losing his reputation, he contacts Maxim Durand through Larisa Svetlova. Due to his past,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Memento Mori.

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  33. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    88% User Score Based on 240 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 13 reviews

    Signs of the Sojourner is a narrative deck-building game about relationships and communication. As you explore the world your experiences will change you. How will you grow? What will you leave behind? Who will you become? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Signs of the Sojourner.

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  34. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    85% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    The Glorious Commonwealth’s first Airship has been sabotaged! Uncover what the passengers are hiding and write the grisly conclusion. Open-ended who-done-it mystery where others may suspect YOU if you're not careful! Dziękujemy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Karaski: What Goes Up....

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 266 reviews

    Pizza Express is a fast-paced restaurant simulation where you'll join the laborious Gastone and his wreckless friend Lucky in a tasty adventure which will bring you from zero to hero. Manage every aspect of your pizzeria and turn it into the best eatery in town! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pizza Express.

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  36. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    77% User Score Based on 204 reviews

    Horror Bar is an incredibly engaging Zombie Bar simulator where you can take on the role of bartender and serve your scarily nice customers multiple crazy dishes and drinks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horror Bar VR.

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  37. No Path Forward is a first-person psychological-horror story set in a small mountain village. This game serves to be symbolic of mental health struggles the developer has gone through leading to how he found his faith in Jesus. The anxieties of life have been weighing you down. You decide to listen to your coworker's advice and take a solo, overnight hiking trip through a part of the mountains … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Path Forward.

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  38. Each location is a new challenge. Explore, listen, react… or die. A visual compass, immersive ambient sound, and original music guide you through the dark monastery halls. Gravure-style hand-drawn images briefly pierce the darkness. Put on your headphones. Sound is your only way forward. Voice acting channels late-20th-century B-movie vibes to set the tone. You’ll start with a short t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rosemary's Fate Life Worth Living.

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  39. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    99% User Score Based on 944 reviews

    Run a meatball restaurant in this high energy comedic cooking game. Meet quirky locals and cook their wild orders, upgrade and customize your restaurant, win thrilling cooking battles, and become the town’s top eatery! You’ve just inherited your grandma’s once-famous meatball restaurant in the cozy town of KuloNiku. Now it’s up to you to bring it back to glory! Take on eccentric orders from to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KuloNiku: Bowl Up!.

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  41. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    What to expect?This is not a management game! ✨ A new standalone game in the Tavern Talk universe! ‍♀️ Play the tavern owner. D&D-inspired visual novel with 8 unique characters. ️‍ LGBTQ+ positive representation. Immersive reading of at least 12 hours on your first playthrough. Branching narrative, meaningful choices and three unique endings. Casual drink mixing and quest bui… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tavern Talk 2: Dreamwalker.

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  42. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 155 reviews

    Follow us Deluxe Edition Game Development Roadmap About the Game Dragon Song Tavern: Cozy & Adventurous tells the story of two adventurous siblings. On a whim, the younger sister Gracie purchases a coastal tavern in a small town. To their surprise, they discover an adorable baby dragon inside. Together with this little dragon, they run the tavern, befriend new companions, and grad… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Song Tavern: Cozy & Adventurous.

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  43. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 649 reviews

    An interactive story about connection in isolation… where your words are the lifeline of a stranded companion in space. In Whispers from the Star, there are no dialogue trees, just open-ended conversations powered by AI chat, as you stay connected across light years. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers from the Star.

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  46. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    99% User Score Based on 156 reviews

    Cozy cooking and relationship building meets RPG depth, story, and strategy.  Adventure across the lush Hawaiian island of Maikai and lead a team of chefs to meet the demands of your hungry customers.  Make new friends, build new relationships, and save this foodie paradise with the power of good eats! Befriend and recruit a cast of colorful chefs, each with their unique personalities and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kitchen Sync: Aloha!.

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  48. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 2,010 reviews

    Food and Festivals Major Update! About the GameYou are a young chef who has been given the task of reviving Le Sequoia, a once famous restaurant in White Ash harbor. Begin your new life in this beautiful seaside town, which was once a thriving tourist destination. Hunt, harvest, and shop for ingredients. Along the way, befriend fascinating locals and help revive the town as a tourist hotspot. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chef RPG.

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  49. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    82% User Score Based on 265 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 2 reviews

    Infected by a zombie bite, Anling's days are numbered. She must now fight to survive, not for herself but her young son, Cody. Ensure Cody's survival in this zombie infested world by protecting him, searching for safety, and teaching him valuable skills, at any cost. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Undying.

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  50. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 5,466 reviews

    Easy Delivery Co. is a relaxing driving game with strange secrets. Chill out, make deliveries and get to know the mysterious residents of this scenic mountain town, all while earning well below minimum wage. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Easy Delivery Co..

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