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Games like While You Were Away

Games like While You Were Away

Games like While You Were Away

Looking for games like While You Were Away? Here are top casual simulation recommendations with a horror and mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Windowsill Wizard, Lucky Anvil or Lofi Cozy Room.

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  1. A tiny wizard lives at the edge of your screen and rebuilds his tower while you work. The star over the tower fell one night, and Pell's master went north to keep it warm. Pell stayed behind in the ruined tower with a book of spells. He mends the tower floor by floor so the star can go back up. You choose what he casts, and he gets on with it while you get on with your day. Buy it once. No ads, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Windowsill Wizard.

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  2. Your whole run is one weapon. Craft it by chance, watch the number roll up, and break every boss at the bottom of the mine. A sword lies on an anvil with one line and three empty slots. Each fight you draw a hand of crafting orbs and throw them at it. A Spark adds a line. A Tumble rerolls every line you have not clamped. A Hone raises one line a tier. A Hex takes a risk on the whole weapon, with … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lucky Anvil.

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  3. Lofi Cozy Room puts a tiny living room on your desktop and runs gentle Lo-Fi underneath it while you work.An avatar and a dog moving around inside a transparent window, furniture that reacts when you click it, and 180 Lo-Fi tracks to make the hours you spend working a little kinder. 1. A Cozy Mini-Room of Your Own Decorate the mini-room you've been picturing.Rooms, furniture and little props for e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lofi Cozy Room.

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  4. The house came with the study, and the study came with the circle. Your predecessor left no letter. There is a circle chalked on the floorboards that has not smudged in years, a stub of chalk on the desk, and a candle that has not gone out. Put a hand inside the line and the circle gives you mana. Buy it once. No ads, no energy, no premium currency, no account. It runs fully offline. AN ENGINE … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcanum Idle.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 150 reviews

    For Sale is a PSX-esque first-person horror adventure game with a strong emphasis on atmosphere and exploration. Interact with objects, take pictures using your digital camera, and discover unnerving secrets all while exploring a seemingly ordinary house. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to For Sale.

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  6. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    63% User Score Based on 478 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

    One night can feel like a lifetime of pain, suffering and horror to a child...do you have what it takes to survive the night? Play as an 8 year old child who is tormented by monsters in his house. Your choices make his future which lives can be saved or ended. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Just Ignore Them.

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  7. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    90% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    You are a spider on the hunt! Build webs of your own design to trap and eat a wide variety of dynamic insects, each with its own behaviors and vulnerabilities. You must possess the agility and cunning of a spider to master the deep scoring system and top the per-level leaderboards in this unique, innovative blend of action, strategy, and puzzle gameplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spider: Rite of the Shrouded Moon.

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  8. Your taskbar has a parade now.A little duck captain leads a line of friends — hamsters, frogs, penguins, capybaras, a dinosaur — marching just above your taskbar while you work, study or stream. They waddle, stop for a sit, peck at crumbs when you type, and curl up for a nap when you step away. Quiet by defaultThe parade stays small and calm: no numbers, no pop-ups over your work. It hides itself… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Taskbar Parade.

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  9. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    96% User Score Based on 4,832 reviews

    Cast n Chill is a cozy idle (and active) fishing game where you explore serene lakes, rivers, and oceans. Catch rare fish, upgrade your gear and reel in legendary catches - all with your loyal companion by your side. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cast n Chill.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    82% User Score Based on 532 reviews

    Maze is a straight-forward and surprisingly-difficult celebration of the simple beauty of the maze. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to aMAZE.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    97% User Score Based on 1,102 reviews

    Coloring Game 2 is a sequel of the existing color-by-number game which so many users have liked. The sequel features new options and images. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coloring Game 2.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 1,248 reviews

    Defend your desktop in this idle auto-battler that sits quietly in the corner of your screen. Fend off endless waves of enemies, upgrade your lone tower, and grow stronger across ascensions while you go about your day. Level up and unlock Gain XP, level up, and earn rewards such as permanent upgrades, powerful loot, or new weapons. Hunt for loot Enemies drop rare gear with huge bonuses. Equ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desktop Defender.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 12,216 reviews

    KinitoPet is a psychological horror experience that takes place through Kinito, an early 2000s virtual assistant. Kinito is able to walk, talk, browse, adapt, and play games as Kinito is like no other with its adaptive technology! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KinitoPET.

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  18. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    82% User Score Based on 99 reviews

    Micro macro farm is a small game designed to run while doing other stuff. Start planting seeds and watching them grow on your small garden, keep growing the farm and get yourself some gnome helpers to keep your farm going while you are focusing on other tasks. Harvest and produce items to gain money and experience. Level up to unlock new seeds and machines. Features: 15+ Seeds / Plants … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Micro Macro Farm.

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  19. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    97% User Score Based on 7,402 reviews

    A relaxing idle-farming simulator that sits at the bottom of your screen while you do other things. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rusty's Retirement.

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  22. 42%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    59% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    In The Ghosts of Hackney Mills a maintenance engineer is asked to inspect a bizarre power surge that happened at an old and abandoned research center. As he explores the campus he finds that it hides a terrible terrible secret… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ghosts of Hackney Mills.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    58% User Score Based on 288 reviews

    Idle Wasteland is an Incremental Idle RPG in a post-apocalyptic world. Level up skills, refine your salvaged materials and hunt mutant creatures to survive! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idle Atomic.

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  26. 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 incremental game about doing one very specific job on an increasingly overworked 90s PC: defragmenting disks for money. At first, the job is simple. Pick a disk, choose an algorithm and get it done before the workday ends. Then the disks get bigger. Some arrive damaged. Some run hot. Some are worth a lot more than they have any right to be. Your computer gets fas… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defrag Incremental.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    87% User Score Based on 273 reviews

    Every click, every keystroke, every button press lets you progress. Create your own little cat hero and embark on an enormous adventure filled with enemies, epic bosses, and LOOT. Go on, little adventurer. Type, type, type! (And don’t forget to grab your loot.) Character customization With over 200 unique items, you can create your perfect hero.Want to be a wizard, rogue, or warrior? Easy.Want to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tap Tap Loot.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    91% User Score Based on 80 reviews

    This is a relaxing atmospheric game where you simply watch a robot catch creatures. Place it at the edge of your screen like a vertical desktop accessory and observe the ecosystem. It’s neither an idle game with mountains of stats nor an exciting fishing game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fishing The Abyss.

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  31. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 276 reviews

    My name is Luzia...and this story isn't about me, but my sister. Play as Luzia in her quest to return home. After Luzia and her older sister Sombria are abducted by strangers, it is up to Luzia to help her and her sister home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Big Sister.

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  33. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 270 reviews

    Explore the mysterious room by traversing time, while you watch a man succumb to the room syndrome. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Room Syndrome.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    76% User Score Based on 1,191 reviews

    Strategic idle game. Develop the kingdom, then abdicate and get gold! For gold, you can buy new tiles and expand the territory. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Territory Idle.

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  35. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    82% User Score Based on 251 reviews

    The Voidness is a SCI-FI psychological survival horror game where it takes place inside the void where it's filled with just gloom - the only way to see is by scanning the environment with your range finder device, however you are not alone. Don't breath as they are listening.. and watching. You take the role of a space specialist named Francesca Lee, sent to study the mysterious void on a newly f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Voidness - Lidar Horror Survival Game.

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  36. Every game teaches youENROQUIA is chess for learning by playing. You sit in a 3D club room, facing an opponent who moves the pieces by hand. When the game ends, you know what happened and what you need to train.James, your coachJames welcomes you the first time you open the game. Placement exam. Twelve positions of increasing difficulty, each with its own time limit. It tells you where to start i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ENROQUIA.

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  38. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    97% User Score Based on 664 reviews

    Welcome to Fish to Dish: Idle Sushi! A laid back fishing idler that lives on your desktop, along the bottom of your screen, or just about anywhere else you'd like. Take a moment to ease your mind as you take in the sea breeze, and wait for a bite! In Fish to Dish, you're a fisherman taking to the seas to reel in weird and wonderful creatures of the deep, and then serve them up as sushi. All kinds … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fish to Dish: Idle Sushi.

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  39. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 498 reviews

    Run a bathhouse visited by animals! Animal Spa is a relaxing simulation game that you can enjoy while doing other tasks, as it sits at the bottom of your screen. Place baths with different temperatures and rest areas to help a variety of animal friends unwind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maltese's Fluffy Onsen.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 678 reviews

    The Lightkeeper is a psychological horror game set in the atmospheric and heavy ambiance of the 1920s. Alone on a remote island, you're tasked with keeping a lighthouse. But the horrific events that claimed the lives of previous keepers still whisper through the air. Each day, the line between reality and delusion fades and something in the dark is waiting for the last keeper If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lightkeeper.

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  43. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    87% User Score Based on 143 reviews

    More Sushi! is a short incremental game about running a conveyor belt sushi restaurant. Serve customers, buy upgrades, hire helpers, and unlock new sushi! Pay off the owner's debt, then turn used plates into stars to buy permanent upgrades. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to More Sushi!.

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  47. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 247 reviews

    A first-person narrative adventure set in the unforgiving Arctic. Your plane crashed in a storm, leaving only your AI drone for company as you journey to find your co-pilot and uncover the dark mysteries buried beneath the ice. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arctic Awakening.

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  48. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 241 reviews

    Don't forget to Wishlist & Follow Add the Rock Crusher to your wishlist and follow the game so you won't miss the release, discounts, and updates! About the GameRock Crusher is an incremental game with a massive skill tree where you take control of a small but mighty rock-crushing machine stranded on a mysterious alien planet. Your mission? Crush rocks, collect resources, and uncove… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rock Crusher.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 511 reviews

    Discover Chill Pulse, where productivity meets immersive environments, offering a serene backdrop to your study and work sessions. Journey through time and space, from the vibrant energy of a cyberpunk city to the peaceful solitude of an ancient era, and the cozy confines of a modern cabin. Each setting is designed not just to enhance your focus but to subtly enrich your experience with a narrativ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chill Pulse.

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