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Looking for games like you have to make the game? Here are top management recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with SuchArt: Creative Space, SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator or Series Makers.

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  1. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    98% User Score Based on 3,606 reviews

    What would you do if you were provided with your very own art studio? SuchArt: Creative Space gives you an opportunity to find that out! Let your imagination run wild and paint whatever you want, complete commissions, decorate the studio with your art and furniture, buy tools and experiment with them — you’ve got 3 rooms and an infinite amount of time, and only you decide how to handle them! A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SuchArt: Creative Space.

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  2. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    98% User Score Based on 1,672 reviews

    A unique artist sim game with realistic paint mixing, physics and numerous painting tools. Upgrade and customize your studio, complete tasks, sell and expose art, buy instruments and get famous! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator.

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  3. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    59% User Score Based on 356 reviews

    Do you want to create your own Game of Thrones? No problem. With Series Makers you can produce your own TV series. In our business simulation, you can set all the important variables for a successful series yourself. First you start at Netklix University and develop your first series just for yourself and your friends. But with your first big shot you get the chance to move to a real studio and h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Series Makers.

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  4. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay
    38% User Score Based on 144 reviews

    Always dreamed of creating your own musical group and making your way to the stars? Now your desires can become a reality! In our game you can go all the way from rehearsals in the garages to appearances on the stages where world-famous performers have visited. You will have the opportunity to record songs on different topics, give the name of each of them, release albums. Manage the activities o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Music Band Manager.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, graphics
    97% User Score Based on 250 reviews

    Ever wanted to get into music making but find mainstream music software too complicated? Doodle some shapes on the piano roll and the dragon will do its thing. You don’t need to know music in order to make something that sounds good. There are 223 instruments and 275 drum samples so you can make a ton of music across a bunch of genres without having to get outside of 1BITDRAGON.Features 223 hi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1BITDRAGON.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    89% User Score Based on 919 reviews

    Cosmic DJ is a quick, "pick-up and play" musical experience about the joy of music creation for budding intergalactic musicians of all skill levels. Set among the stars, you will strive to become the legendary Cosmic DJ through six musical adventures as you’re tasked with repairing the all-important “Jamtennas” and bring harmony back to the galaxy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic DJ.

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  7. 9/9/24: Now that the gamejam has passed, I have updated the game to fix the issue with points and the timer continuing to run after losing the game. Also added the proper graphics for when the player loses, and usaed my 'crackling campfire' sound effect at that time.  I plan to make this a fun game and change / fix a bunch of stuff to make the gameplay smooth and fun, such as ghost sleds from othe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glacier Racer.

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  8. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    95% User Score Based on 250 reviews

    From the creators of the renowned Fish Farm series for mobiles: Aquascape your very own fish tanks on your PC. Featuring our latest 3D aquarium engine, you can enjoy the details of lifelike fish, plants, decorations, algae, etc. Topped with realistic 3D effects, your monitor becomes a fish tank. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Behind Glass: Aquarium Simulator.

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  9. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Brutally honest city builder. Become the mayor of a thriving new town and manage construction, policies, taxes, incident response and more, through an elaborate socioeconomic simulation that draws on real-world data. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Microlandia.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, graphics
    96% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    Become an elite hacker in cyberpunk typing simulator. Infiltrate networks, steal data by typing simple commands. Unlocking new abilities as you go deeper. No coding skills needed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hacky.

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  11. 46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    54% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    Become the ultimate Interior DesignerEmbark on a creative journey unlike any other in Interior Designer. Unleash your imagination and improve your design skills as you take on various client jobs in the Career Mode. Decorate cozy bedrooms, build sleek gaming rooms, design luxurious bathrooms, and create state-of-the-art home gyms – the possibilities are endless. Plan your architectural masterpiece… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interior Designer.

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  12. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Escape into a world of vibrant colors and pixelated charm with Pixel Cross Stitch Color by Number. Choose from a vast collection of delightful images and bring them to life with your artistic touch. Whether you prefer the classic color-by-number approach or the textured beauty of cross-stitch, there's a style for everyone. Features: 100+ Pixel Images: Discover a diverse library of captivating p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Cross Stitch Color by Number.

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  13. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 69 reviews

    Moonlight in Garland is a cozy life-sim that sees you making a new start in the bustling metropolis of Garland. Find an apartment and make it perfectly yours, befriend your neighbours, grow your garden, solve community problems and experience all the weirdly wonderful stuff that city living offers. Of course, city life isn’t all farmers markets and fancy coffee. Will you step in to stop the her… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moonlight in Garland.

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  14. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    73% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    Buy Nour: Play With Your Food for PS5. Nour is an experimental food art game designed to make you hungry. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nour: Play with Your Food.

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  16. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 1,236 reviews

    Note: This page has been retired, please go to this page instead. Tracks: The Train Set Game is in Steam Early Access (Click me to open in the Steam client instead) Follow progress on my Tumblr or Twitter If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tracks (old).

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Rob the hidden treasure with your beastie abilities and escape without getting caught! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beastie Land.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    93% User Score Based on 512 reviews

    RPG in a Box lets you easily create 3D grid-based, voxel-style RPGs and adventure games! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RPG in a Box.

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    48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    52% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    You are a munitions manufacturer in 1930s. Help your nation for arms race. Before war break, you need to produce enough aircraft, tanks and guns. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to National Machine.

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  20. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    90% User Score Based on 276 reviews

    Unseen Diplomacy casts you as an elite member of The British Espionage Tactical Initiative, defeating the plans of evil-doers around the world. With a real-life obstacle course using every inch of your room-scale space, created by Steam VR, you will run and roll & sneak your way through lairs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unseen Diplomacy.

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  21. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    Time Loader: First Memories is a story-driven puzzle-platformer with tiny robots, alternate realities, nostalgic music, and primitive tech from the 90s! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Time Loader: First Memories.

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  22. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 1,360 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 8 reviews

    It’s Knights vs. Vikings in CastleStorm, where medieval warfare meets 2D physics-based destruction! Controlling the battle in real time, players will harness the power of medieval artillery, manage a fearsome ground attack, and cast powerful spells! CastleStorm features a story-driven solo campaign, a custom castle editor, online multiplayer, co-op modes, and more. Building castles and knocking th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CastleStorm.

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  23. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    73% User Score Based on 328 reviews

    When a high-ranking security officer saves you from prison, you end up a pawn in her schemes. Now you must eliminate anyone standing in the way of her secret plans and try to get your life back while working two jobs. No tenant, employee or superior is safe from your spying. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beholder 3.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 374 reviews

    Zniw Adventure is a 2D, traditionally animated point and click adventure game with educational content, starring a young, yellow, female dinosaur having all sorts of adventures in the prehistoric land of Polisemia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zniw Adventure.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    74% User Score Based on 95 reviews

    Create and run your own TV show! An isometric management game where you craft scripts, populate your world with characters and cast actors to play them. Hire and manage staff, develop your studio and gain a dedicated following. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Showrunner.

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  26. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    77% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    Ready to manage your Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game? This is your chance! Fantasy World Online Tycoon will let you build and control any aspect of a MMORPG. Build spawns of Monsters, Quests and Dungeons. Be the CEO of your company, hire specialists and evolve your game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fantasy World Online Tycoon.

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  27. 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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  28. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    60% User Score Based on 120 reviews

    Pinball HD Collection - This game will change your idea of Pinball. Each table - Wild West, The Deep, Jungle Style, Pirates, Red Planet, Snow, Da Vinci, Arcade, Tanks, Halloween and others - are masterpieces. You'll be stunned with the level of realism. This is a REAL Pinball simulator with stunning 3D graphics both with or without 3D glasses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pinball HD Collection.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    99% User Score Based on 293 reviews

    Save File Related Issues and Solutions Save files between the full version and the demo are not compatible. Please do not copy demo save files into the full version's save directory, as this will cause serious errors during gameplay. The full version includes a built-in feature to import demo save data. To do this, go to Settings > Functions > Load Demo Save File in-game. This will carry o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bugtopia.

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  30. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 105 reviews

    Unleash Your CreativityStep into Outside the Blocks, the ultimate playground for builders and creators who want to express their artistic side in a relaxing, stress-free environment. Forget about objectives and pressure—immerse yourself in the pure joy of creation. Innovative Building ToolsCraft stunning, one-of-a-kind structures with our unique modular architectural block system. Whether you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outside the Blocks.

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  32. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    70% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Follow Us Official Discord for Super Movie Tycoon is now open! Discord link Join our player community to get: ✓ First-hand dev logs ✓ Exclusive game news ✓ Direct communication with the dev team ✓ Opportunities to participate in beta tests Join us now and start your movie tycoon journey! About the GameBecome a movie mogul in Super Movie Tycoon! From script to screen, build your dream t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Movie Tycoon.

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  33. Created for GMTK Jam 2024. The idea was to make an Metroidvania. Sadly, as is usually the case with overscoping, most of the content that makes the game a game couldn't get in. A good chunk of the development time actually went into making the basic mechanics and the level editor, so I made sure to include them in the web version as well (even if without the ability to save your creation). Usage … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hollow Cheese.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    94% User Score Based on 126 reviews

    Welcome to picoCAD! A tiny modeller for tiny models picoCAD is a program to build and texture lowpoly 3D models. Where many programs for modelling and texturing are bloated and overly complicated, picoCAD aims to make it fun, easy, and accessible by focusing on the bare essentials. It is built on the PICO-8 platform and comes rich with constraints. Experiment to find your own workflow and anything… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to picoCAD.

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  35. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    85% User Score Based on 434 reviews

    Create and control your urban empire with more power than ever before. With SimCity 3000 Unlimited, you get all the great features of the original SimCity 3000 plus much more. Expand your SimCities with 2 new building sets from Asia and Europe. Take on 13 challenging scenarios, or create your own. Unleash 4 new disasters, including an unforgiving whirlpool and plummeting space junk. This is truly … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SimCity™ 3000 Unlimited.

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  36. A realistic style highly customizable drum kit simulator made by drummers for drummers. Used by beginners and professional session drummers. Practice drumming, patterns, fills and more. Start covering your favorite songs, or drum at all hours of the night in the privacy of virtual reality (headphones optional). Drum kits are highly customizable, change drum heads, shell options, head tuning and m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VR Drums Ultimate Streamer.

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  37. **IMPORTANT** UI of the clicker is not intuitive and many people don't notice you can scroll with your touchscreen, mouse wheel or right scroll bar to see more options. Apologies for that.** Chirper is the most mainstream social network, where you can get up to date with the celebrities, share your creations or communicate with your friends. Unlike most simulation games, you play as Pelon Tusk… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chirper - Pelon Tusk Simulator.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Ceteris Paribus is an educational point&click game aimed at providing basic economics literacy to players 13 and up. Kai is in need of last-minute help with their Economics homework and Pavlos teaches them concepts, terms and events through hidden-object and drag-and-drop mini-games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CETERIS Paribus.

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  39. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Rethink how you play chess. Chesscourt mission is a 20+ level, single-player puzzle game spin with the controls and characters from the arcade classic known as "Chess" The pieces are the same, but the game is not. Chesscourt mission re-imagines the game around them, with treacherous dungeons filled with traps and confusion. Take the role of Pawn, a determined servant to the king hoping to escort … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chesscourt Mission.

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  40. 31%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    45% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Ad Agency Tycoon is an Advertising Agency simulator set in the 60's. You are in charge of a new company and your goal is to conquer the market and to become a benchmark in the advertising world. Begin your journey working for small clients, build the necessary reputation to develop your agency, gain the public and the big enterprises attention. The Golden Age of publicityBegin your career in th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ad Agency Tycoon.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    83% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    Construct an idyllic ancient Roman city with plenty of houses and keep your residents happy by providing all the services they need. You'll be rewarded with money, fame and honor. You can work your way to the top in the comprehensive campaign mode or you can create and play your own custom scenarios. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Romopolis.

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    54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    54% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    Make boats and sail them. Survive an ocean of storms and beasts to find better pieces to make your ship bigger, faster stronger, prettier, stranger, wilder: more yours. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Make Sail.

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  43. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    72% User Score Based on 172 reviews
    Critic Score 54%Based on 17 reviews

    Explore Soul Axiom’s rich environments and immersive story to unravel the mystery of your life, and your digital afterlife. You will be taken on an intriguing voyage of discovery, through beautiful, haunting locations, facing challenges that will lead you into danger on your mission to unlock your identity, your story, your mystery. But beware: some mysteries are better left unsolved. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soul Axiom.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    76% User Score Based on 576 reviews

    Draw & Guess is a casual drawing game for 4-16 people! Each player receives a word and draws it. The next player guesses the word behind the drawing. Then another one draws it again and so on! If the first word is correctly guessed by the last player, that's a trophy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Draw & Guess.

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  46. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 190 reviews

    A subdued adventure game that will take the player to unseen depths utilizing a unique and novel approach to vision and clarity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Ping Only.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, monetization
    77% User Score Based on 829 reviews

    What if you controlled the News? Short media bias adventure game about controlling the news and it’s impact on your career, society, and family. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HEADLINER.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 431 reviews

    Robin is a short slice of life game that was made to give some visibility to an invisible illness - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Robin.

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    36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    53% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    DIY MY GIRL is a creative game with AI technologies. This game unleashes the creativity within players, as it allows them to customize a lovely girl from photos. And then tease, dance, play, build love nests. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DIY MY LADY.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    97% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Document your exploration of a mysterious Nordic island in this open world photography adventure. Guided by your compendium, find and take photographs of the strange inhabitants to unlock pages and learn more about them. On your journey you'll come across pocket portals hidden across the island. Open them to be transported to dreamlike experiences filled with even more creatures. Take your time an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Isle of Pan.

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