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Games Like Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Casual, Relaxing, Simulation, Cozy.

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Garden Life is a relaxing gardening game in which you create your dream garden in a peaceful, colourful world. Plant and add ornaments at your own pace, transforming an overgrown forgotten plot into a flourishing community garden.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 76% — of 1,557 reviews
Released: 2024-02-22
Developer: stillalive studios
Publisher: Nacon
Genres: Casual, Simulation
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 1.1 hrs
Mean playtime: 22.6 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 52%

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    72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,655 reviews2022
    Dev: Cozy Bee Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Build your own capybara spa in this relaxing point and click simulation game! Grow fruits, craft soaps and clean towels to pamper the capybaras during their visit. Furnish the mountain with gardens, baths and decorations to design the best capybara spa!

    Why similar: Farming Sim 25.2%, Sandbox 13.1%, Agriculture 9.5%, Simulation 8.4%, Relaxing 7.6%

  2. #2 Lemon Cake
    71% matchVery Positive85% of 2,012 reviews2021
    Dev: Cozy Bee Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Restore an abandoned bakery and prepare pastries from farm to table! Grow fresh ingredients in the greenhouse, cook pastries & sweets in the kitchen and serve your baked goods to hungry customers in your own shop!

    Why similar: Farming Sim 28.2%, Cozy 18%, Agriculture 8.5%, Simulation 8.3%, Cute 6.9%

  3. #3 Summer in Mara
    71% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,139 reviews2020
    Dev: Chibig
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Take care of your own island and sail with your boat in this cozy farming adventure! Relax and unwind exploring a tropical archipelago or harvesting your own crops while helping others. Discover the story of Summer in Mara, with farming, crafting and exploring mechanics.

    Why similar: Farming Sim 24.5%, Cozy 24.4%, Relaxing 9.6%, Agriculture 9.1%, Nature 8.3%

  4. #4 STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar
    67% matchVery Positive94% of 3,739 reviews2025
    Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
    Windows
    Median: 18.2 hrsMean: 44.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Searching for a peaceful farm life, a fresh mountain breeze, and your own market stall? Look no further than the friendly community of Zephyr Town! Here you’ll grow crops and raise animals, get to know the locals, and sell your wares at the town's bazaar to restore it to its former glory.

    Why similar: Farming Sim 24.6%, Cozy 21.6%, Agriculture 10.9%, Nature 10.6%, Relaxing 8.2%

  5. #5 Fae Farm
    67% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,466 reviews2023
    Dev: Phoenix LabsPub: Gambit Digital
    Windows
    Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Escape to the magical life of your dreams in Fae Farm, a farm sim RPG for 1-4 players. Craft, cultivate, and decorate to grow your homestead, and use spells to explore the enchanted island of Azoria!

    Why similar: Farming Sim 31.6%, Cozy 30.8%, Relaxing 10.1%, Family Friendly 6.5%, Cute 5.7%

  6. #6 Ropuka's Idle Island
    65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,924 reviews2025
    Dev: Moczan
    Windows
    Median: 48.1 hrsMean: 134.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    A cozy idle game that sits anywhere on your desktop. Watch the frog cut grass, upgrade his tools, and decorate the island while you work or relax.

    Why similar: Cozy 28.4%, Farming Sim 22.1%, Relaxing 10.8%, Nature 10.1%, Family Friendly 4.8%

  7. #7 Grow: Song of the Evertree
    67% matchVery Positive81% of 2,534 reviews2021
    Dev: Prideful SlothPub: 505 Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Grow your own worlds and nurture a deep natural connection with everything they hold. See your actions change the world for better! Bring the Evertree back to life in this breathtaking world-crafting sandbox, with life management and adventure elements.

    Why similar: Farming Sim 25.1%, Sandbox 11%, Agriculture 10.2%, Nature 9%, Wholesome 8.4%

  8. #8 Sticky Business
    65% matchVery Positive94% of 7,328 reviews2023
    Dev: Spellgarden GamesPub: Assemble Entertainment
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    Experience the joy of running your own cozy small business: Create stickers, pack orders and hear your customers’ stories. Time to build the cutest shop on the internet!

    Why similar: Cozy 26%, Relaxing 13.6%, Wholesome 10.6%, Sandbox 9%, Simulation 8.7%

  9. #9 Hokko Life
    64% matchMixed66% of 2,650 reviews2022
    Dev: Gizmo GardenPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    Hop off the train and into your new life in the village of Hokko! Take over the old workshop and get creative; use crafted materials and design everything in town! With complete creative freedom, what type of town will you build?

    Why similar: Farming Sim 26.6%, Cozy 22.1%, Agriculture 10.5%, Relaxing 7.7%, Wholesome 6.7%

  10. #10 Viridi
    64% matchVery Positive92% of 9,500 reviews2015
    Dev: Zoe VartanianPub: Ice Water Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 95.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Nurture a small pot of succulents that grow in real time. Viridi is a safe haven, a place you can return to for a moment of peace and quiet whenever you need it.

    Why similar: Relaxing 30.5%, Simulation 13.6%, Sandbox 9.2%, Nature 8.5%, Agriculture 7.6%

  11. #11 I Am Future: Cozy Apocalypse Survival
    61% matchVery Positive85% of 4,513 reviews2024
    Dev: MandragoraPub: tinyBuild
    Windows
    Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    I Am Future is a relaxing single-player survival game about building a cozy rooftop camp amid a flooded post-apocalyptic city. Set up a farm, go fishing, tinker with gadgets, craft new tools, manage a team of cute robots to automate and expand your base, explore the mysterious world, and chill out!

    Why similar: Farming Sim 25.8%, Cozy 25.6%, Agriculture 12.3%, Sandbox 11.9%, Relaxing 9.5%

  12. #12 Palia
    59% matchVery Positive86% of 40,149 reviews2024
    Dev: Singularity 6 Corporation
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Discover a welcoming world in Palia, a free-to-play fantasy life sim adventure where you can craft, explore, and create the life and home of your dreams. With nearly endless ways to make Palia your home, you’ll find relaxation and joy in every corner of this vibrant, heartwarming world.

    Why similar: Cozy 33.4%, Farming Sim 30.7%, Relaxing 9.9%, Nature 9.2%, Cute 5.3%

  13. #13 PowerWash Simulator
    59% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 57,402 reviews2022
    Dev: FuturLabPub: Square Enix
    Windows
    Median: 15.1 hrsMean: 38.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Release the Pressure with PowerWash Simulator! Wash away your worries with the soothing sounds of high-pressure water. Fire up your power washer and blast away every speck of dirt and grime you can find, all with the simple satisfaction of power-washing to a sparkling finish.

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    59% matchVery Positive94% of 4,344 reviews2023
    Dev: Soda Den
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 21.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    The charming and relaxing stone-age farming sim where you live in a thriving community exploring the wonderful world of Pacha. Discover "ideas," domesticate crops, befriend animals, and help your village grow. Play co-op with friends or explore the early days of civilization in single-player.

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    59% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,813 reviews2022
    Dev: MegaWobblePub: Playtonic Friends
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Embark on an adorable adventure, discover new friends and uncover everything the island has to offer. Climb, Swim, Glide and slide your way into the hearts of the many different characters you meet on your travels!

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    60% matchMostly Positive71% of 942 reviews2023
    Dev: MooneatersPub: Untold Tales
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%

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  17. #17 Coral Island
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    Dev: Stairway GamesPub: Balor Games
    Windows
    Median: 12.2 hrsMean: 52.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%

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    56% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2026
    Dev: Kekik in the Bag
    Windows

    A world built from cardboard, fabric and handcrafted creations. Everything is messy and covered in grime, but the Scrub Dudes team is ready for action. Climb, glide, collect trash, fix things and WASH it all clean. Enjoy this cozy handcrafted world.

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  19. #19 Luna's Fishing Garden
    58% matchVery Positive94% of 2,201 reviews2021
    Dev: Coldwild Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Luna's Fishing Garden is a short, cozy fishing and building game. Catch fish, trade it in and create the garden of your dreams by planting new trees, placing water objects and bringing animals to the archipelago.

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  20. #20 My Time at Sandrock
    56% matchVery Positive88% of 28,250 reviews2023
    Dev: Pathea Games
    Windows
    Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 39.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Travel to the desert community of Sandrock and take on the role of a fledgling Builder. Use your trusty toolset to gather resources, construct machines, and turn your run-down workshop into a well-oiled production facility to save the town from the jaws of economic ruin!

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  21. #21 GreenSome
    57% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Glassroot Games
    Windows

    Greensome is a cute and cozy hand-painted style game where you can decorate and manage your very own greenhouse. You’ll be able to add your very own personal touch as you plant, decorate and expand your greenhouse.

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  22. #22 Spirit City: Lofi Sessions
    55% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 15,696 reviews2024
    Dev: Mooncube Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 19.1 hrsMean: 109.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Spirit City: Lofi Sessions is a gamified focus tool, set to a soothing lofi soundtrack. Discover and collect Spirits, customize your cozy virtual space, and facilitate your real-life tasks with a collection of handy features designed to improve concentration and ease stress.

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  23. #23 Luma Island
    54% matchVery Positive84% of 12,103 reviews2024
    Dev: Feel Free Games
    Windows
    Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 24.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Get ready to explore, farm, fish, mine, craft, and raise magical Lumas as you solve puzzles and embark on quests across Luma Island. Play solo, or team up with friends in 1-4 player online co-op. Choose relaxing Cozy, challenging Adventure, or epic Hero mode to match your mood and playstyle.

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  24. #24 Disney Dreamlight Valley
    55% matchVery Positive92% of 23,698 reviews2023
    Dev: Gameloft
    Windows
    Median: 32.6 hrsMean: 113.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%

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  25. #25 The Regreening
    56% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Positive Impact GamesPub: ByteRockers' Games
    Windows

    The Regreening is a cozy simulation game about restoring nature in a soilpunk fairytale. Grow plants to create living ecosystems, become friends with ancient spirits, make your own upcycling hub, and hug ALL the animals! Can you transform this deserted world into a joyful home again?

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  26. #26 Bongo Cat
    53% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 95,019 reviews2025
    Dev: Marcel ZurawkaPub: Irox Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 26.7 hrsMean: 261.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%

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    Why similar: Cute 29%, Relaxing 25.6%, Simulation 14.4%, Casual 13.1%, Colorful 7.2%

  27. #27 Skyfarm
    55% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Plaid Games
    Windows

    Skyfarm is a cozy single-player 3D farming simulation game, set on a post-apocalyptic rooftop and based on regenerative agriculture. Tend to your garden and create self-regulating ecosystems to harvest food and increase biodiversity. Talk to fellow rooftop gardeners and unlock new elements.

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    56% matchVery Positive93% of 5,627 reviews2020
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    Windows
    Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

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    Dev: rokaplay
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    53% matchVery Positive92% of 28,401 reviews2025
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    Windows
    Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 28.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%

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    53% matchMostly Positive73% of 206,647 reviews2024
    Dev: Grinding Gear Games
    Windows
    Median: 48.3 hrsMean: 139.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%

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  32. #32 My Tiny Room
    54% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
    Dev: Lazy Turtle Games
    Windows

    A zen puzzle game about placing furniture in a small, cozy space. Keep it clutter-free and create a peaceful retreat.

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  33. #33 House Flipper 2
    54% matchVery Positive87% of 17,833 reviews2023
    Dev: Frozen District
    Windows
    Median: 10.8 hrsMean: 33.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%

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  34. #34 Moonstone Island
    54% matchVery Positive84% of 4,713 reviews2023
    Dev: Studio SupersoftPub: Raw Fury
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%

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  35. #35 Sun Haven
    54% matchVery Positive81% of 24,560 reviews2023
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 31.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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    Why similar: Farming Sim 58%, Agriculture 16.1%, Relaxing 14.8%, Simulation 8.4%, Singleplayer 2.5%

  36. #36 Fabledom
    53% matchVery Positive85% of 7,336 reviews2024
    Dev: Grenaa GamesPub: Dear Villagers
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Set in a wholesome fairytale world, Fabledom is a laid-back City builder. Enjoy the growth of your settlement, interact with your neighbors and defend your kingdom from magical creatures. All to find true love and live happily ever after!

    Why similar: Sandbox 22.3%, Relaxing 19%, Agriculture 18.6%, Simulation 11.4%, Cute 9.3%

  37. #37 Tiny Garden
    53% matchVery Positive90% of 183 reviews2025
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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  38. #38 House Flipper
    55% matchVery Positive94% of 101,805 reviews2018
    Dev: EmpyreanPub: Frozen District
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    House Flipper is a unique chance to become a one-man renovation crew. Buy, repair and remodel devastated houses. Give them a second life and sell them at a profit!

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    54% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

    Take control of a dust bustin' robot cleaning machine in this laid-back home cleaning simulation game. Put your bristles to the ground and try your best to make every inch of the house shine before time runs out!

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  40. #40 Hello Kitty Island Adventure
    52% matchVery Positive95% of 10,934 reviews2025
    Dev: Sunblink
    Windows
    Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 57.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Embark on a cozy, open-world adventure with Hello Kitty and Friends. Befriend beloved characters as you explore and restore a mysterious island, solve ancient puzzles, cook delicious dishes, customize yourself and your cabins, and so much more.

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    53% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
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    Windows

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  42. #42 Supermarket Simulator
    52% matchVery Positive93% of 80,037 reviews2025
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  43. #43 Fields of Mistria
    52% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 26,864 reviews2024
    Dev: NPC Studio
    Windows
    Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 23.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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  44. #44 While waiting my turn
    54% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2024
    Dev: Ignita Games
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  45. #45 Cozy Farm Manager
    54% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: FifthLightInteractive
    Windows

    Cozy farming meets management sim - Hire and develop a team of farmhands, fulfill major contracts, combat pests with chemicals or biodiversity, and manage a limited water supply. Grow your farm’s reputation through thoughtful planning, sustainable choices, and smart business decisions!

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  46. #46 My Time at Portia
    55% matchVery Positive92% of 44,035 reviews2019
    Dev: Pathea GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
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    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 36.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Start a new life in the enchanting town of Portia! Restore your Pa's neglected workshop to its former glory by fulfilling commissions, growing crops, raising animals, and befriending the quirky inhabitants of this charming post-apocalyptic land!

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  47. #47 Serene Ponds
    54% matchNo user reviews2026
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    Serene Ponds is a relaxing pond-building game where you gently shape water and plants, and watch frogs settle in over time. There are no goals or pressure, just a soothing space to create and unwind.

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  48. #48 Tiny Pasture
    52% matchVery Positive93% of 8,138 reviews2025
    Dev: CaveLiquidPub: Gamersky Games
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    Median: 26.4 hrsMean: 60.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%

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  49. #49 Gourdlets
    53% matchVery Positive93% of 2,091 reviews2024
    Dev: AuntyGamesPub: Future Friends Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    An easygoing sandbox game about building towns for cute vegetable folks. Create your perfect community then watch as the gourdlets make themselves at home. No objectives, no points, just good vibes. Play in full screen, or let your gourdlets hang out at the bottom of your screen!

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    52% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 831,011 reviews2023
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 77.7 hrsMean: 130.4 hrs≥1hr: 98%

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  51. #51 Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure
    54% matchMostly Positive76% of 452 reviews2023
    Dev: Snowcastle Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 70%

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  52. #52 Crime Scene Cleaner
    52% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 29,461 reviews2024
    Dev: President Studio
    Windows
    Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 22.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Once you get tangled with the mob, you will forever be a part of the mob. At least they pay a decent salary and all you have to do is clean up after their dirty work, but you know what you’re doing. So clean crime scenes, earn as much money as you can, and get ready for the next mission.

    Why similar: Simulation 33.1%, Relaxing 33.1%, First-Person 11.8%, Atmospheric 10.9%, Singleplayer 7.2%

  53. #53 Chopping Spree
    53% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: Downmeadowstreet
    Windows

    Welcome to the chillaxing world of chopping trees, where time slows down, and the only rush is the rush you get from numbers going up.

    Why similar: Cozy 37.3%, Relaxing 14.6%, Nature 13.4%, Family Friendly 12.7%, Cute 7.4%

  54. #54 Island Restoration
    54% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Elite Interactive
    Windows

    A restoration sim where you restore a destroyed world, one island at a time. Clean pollution, rescue wildlife, upgrade your equipment and turn infinite random islands into paradises.

    Why similar: Cozy 29.9%, Relaxing 12%, Sandbox 11.9%, Nature 11.2%, Simulation 8%

  55. #55 Unpacking
    53% matchVery Positive93% of 38,956 reviews2021
    Dev: Witch BeamPub: Balor Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking.

    Why similar: Relaxing 36.4%, Cute 16.1%, Simulation 11.7%, Family Friendly 9.8%, Casual 7.3%

  56. #56 Echoes of the Plum Grove
    53% matchVery Positive88% of 3,013 reviews2024
    Dev: Unwound GamesPub: indie.io
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 23.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    A new life awaits in Honeywood! Build a thriving community that will last generations in this cozy farm simulator. Farm, socialize, make friends, cook, craft, forage and uncover the secrets of the island! If someone doesn’t want to be friends? There are always other means.

    Why similar: Cozy 33.2%, Farming Sim 31.2%, Family Friendly 8.3%, Simulation 7.5%, Management 6.5%

  57. #57 Venba
    53% matchVery Positive93% of 3,352 reviews2023
    Dev: Visai Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Venba is a short narrative cooking game, where you play as an Indian mom who immigrates to Canada with her family in the 1980s. Cook various dishes and restore lost recipes, hold branching conversations, and explore South Indian food in this story about family, love, and loss.

    Why similar: Atmospheric 29%, Casual 28.8%, Stylized 26%, Indie 16.3%

  58. #58 Boxes: Lost Fragments
    52% matchVery Positive93% of 4,961 reviews2024
    Dev: Big Loop StudiosPub: Snapbreak
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    As a legendary thief, your next assignment lures you into a grand and lavish mansion. There you find a series of puzzle boxes, designed for an unknown purpose. What should have been a quick in-and-out, gradually turns into your own harrowing struggle for freedom and answers.

    Why similar: Atmospheric 26.7%, 3D 26.1%, Casual 22.6%, Indie 10.8%, Stylized 7.6%

  59. #59 Station to Station
    53% matchVery Positive89% of 1,831 reviews2023
    Dev: Galaxy GrovePub: Prismatika
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 48%

    ‘Station to Station’ is a minimalist & relaxing game about building railway connections. Grab your conductor’s hat and bring the voxel-art world to life through the magic of trains!

    Why similar: Cozy 30.9%, Nature 12.8%, Relaxing 11.9%, Wholesome 9%, Sandbox 8.9%

  60. #60 Havendock
    52% matchVery Positive80% of 1,858 reviews2025
    Dev: YYZ StudioPub: Pretty Soon
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Breathe easy and thrive in this cozy colony sim. Build a haven for castaways, manage resources, live your best life on the ocean. Lead your humble settlement into a high-tech society.

    Why similar: Farming Sim 32.7%, Agriculture 16.1%, Sandbox 15.6%, Relaxing 12.6%, Simulation 8.1%

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