Games Like Ale & Tale Tavern: First Pints

Get ready for a thrilling mix of genres: a cooperative, first-person, open-world fantasy tavern simulator, action, fishing, hunting, exploration, and completing fun and diverse quests. And, of course, COOKING! Play with friends, feed and quench the thirst of the entire world!

Why similar: Cooking 28.3%, Management 13.1%, Sandbox 13%, Simulation 8.9%, Family Friendly 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: The full version of the seed game expands on all the tavern management, cooking, and adventure mechanics.

Kebab Chefs! is a Co-Op, cooking and restaurant management game that can be played up to 4 players. Design your own restaurant. Cook delicious foods, fill your menu with various recipes, feed customers and become the biggest kebab restaurant in town!

Why similar: Cooking 28.6%, Time Management 12.2%, Sandbox 10%, Management 9.9%, Immersive Sim 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep, multiplayer-focused cooking and restaurant management experience with high replayability.

Restore your fantasy tavern to its full glory. Repair, improve and expand the establishment. Cook delicious food and keep an eye on the mood of the visitors. Create a unique atmosphere for unforgettable adventures!

Why similar: Cooking 24.1%, Sandbox 15.7%, Immersive Sim 15.2%, Management 15%, Simulation 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the renovation, cleaning, and management aspects of running a fantasy tavern.

DAVE THE DIVER is a casual, singleplayer adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night. Join Dave and his quirky friends as they seek to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Blue Hole.

Why similar: Management 38.3%, Relaxing 20.7%, Crafting 18.4%, Simulation 17.4%, Action 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly mirrors the loop of exploring and gathering resources by day and managing a restaurant by night.

Craft, farm, build and cook! In Travellers Rest you will have to use all the available tools to become the best tavern keeper in the realm. Create unique dishes and drinks to please your customers as you discover the world and its colorful characters.

Why similar: Management 25.4%, Immersive Sim 19.1%, Medieval 17.5%, Crafting 13.4%, Inventory Management 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive fantasy tavern management game, featuring brewing, farming, and customer service.

Bronzebeard's Tavern is a goofy and playful restaurant manager sim where 1-8 players can work as a team with multiplayer co-op. Fulfill a number of different roles, serve a diverse range of customers and cook up delicious dwarven cuisine.

Why similar: Time Management 24.6%, Cooking 22.3%, Multiplayer 11%, Simulation 11%, Management 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, dwarf-themed tavern management game that emphasizes cooperative gameplay and time management.

The multiplayer supermarket has arrived to your neighbourhood for free! Stock your shop space, unlock perks and franchises, hire employees or chase those pesky shoplifters. The more players, the more action!

Why similar: Management 21.7%, Simulation 21.1%, Multiplayer 16.5%, Immersive Sim 14.1%, Sandbox 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: An excellent choice for players who enjoy the cooperative management and customer service loop.

Master the art of alchemy in Potion Shop Simulator, a unique blend of simulation and strategy. Brew potions, manage your shop, and cater to a magical clientele in a single-player or co-op experience of the medieval fantasy world.

Why similar: Cooking 30.1%, Management 14.9%, Medieval 14.3%, Crafting 10.7%, Simulation 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the fantasy shop-keeping and crafting vibe with a focus on economy and management.

Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements that demonstrates two sides of the coin – revealing everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that secretly dreams of becoming a hero.

Why similar: Management 49.2%, Simulation 22.6%, Fantasy 16.9%, Action 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: It masterfully balances the management of a shop with action-oriented dungeon crawling for inventory.

Cook and serve your dishes, design and decorate your restaurants, and expand your culinary kingdom with new unlocks, abilities and dishes in procedurally-generated locations. Classic cooking action with permanent roguelite progression. Hire your friends - or do it all yourself!

Why similar: Cooking 63.3%, Management 33.4%, Action 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines roguelite elements with intense co-op restaurant management and kitchen chaos.

A realistic cooking sim where every ingredient reacts with real physics. Master 80+ dishes in Career mode or go wild in Sandbox as you cook, experiment, or cause total kitchen chaos in a fully interactive chef’s playground.

Why similar: Cooking 46.3%, Simulation 15.8%, Sandbox 13.4%, Management 6.2%, First-Person 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers the most detailed, physics-based cooking experience for those who love the kitchen aspect of the tavern.

Start by running a saloon and carve your own place in the Wild West. Shape your bar, hire help, and get drawn into the lives and troubles of the people who gather around your counter. Out here, honest business is rarely enough. See what it takes to survive the frontier.

Why similar: Cooking 31.9%, Immersive Sim 18%, Management 15.4%, Crafting 11.4%, Simulation 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the rustic, frontier-style tavern management and building mechanics found in the seed game.

Welcome to Wrap House Simulator! Run your own wrap shop, chop, grill, and serve in this cooking adventure. Customize your shop, master the grill, and survive the rush solo or co-op with up to 6 players. Keep up with orders, satisfy customers, and build your dream restaurant!

Why similar: Cooking 33.1%, Immersive Sim 13.4%, Sandbox 13.1%, Management 10.8%, Simulation 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fun, multiplayer-focused cooking management game with a similar casual simulation feel.

Barista Simulator, master the art of brewing with over 30 coffee recipes. Start with a basic setup, upgrade your café, manage your staff, and build your very own coffee haven. Are you ready for the ultimate coffee journey?

Why similar: Cooking 25.7%, Sandbox 15.1%, Immersive Sim 13.1%, Management 10.4%, Crafting 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the specific craft of drink preparation and shop management in a first-person perspective.

In Tavern Legends, you don’t just swing the spoon – you wield the broom too. Tap beer, create your own meals, design your taverns, and build your team. From grumpy beggars to pompous knights – everyone wants beer! Raise your fame and become a legendary innkeeper!

Why similar: Cooking 19.6%, Time Management 16.5%, Management 12.4%, Medieval 10.9%, Crafting 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the building and crafting side of tavern management in an early-access fantasy setting.

Step into the world of a Restaurateur in Restaurant Owner: Prologue, where you create unique recipes, manage your restaurant, and satisfy customers. Unlock ingredients, design your menu, and start your journey toward becoming a top Restaurant Manager. Your culinary adventure begins here!

Why similar: Cooking 24.3%, Time Management 14.7%, Immersive Sim 13%, Sandbox 12.8%, Management 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A solid entry-level management simulation that focuses on the basics of running a food establishment.

Start bake, build, and grow your dream bakery cafe with prologue now! Create delicious pastries, design your space, and serve customers. Play solo or with friends in online co-op to expand your business and experience the excitement of running a bustling cafe!

Why similar: Cooking 31.3%, Immersive Sim 16.4%, Sandbox 15.2%, Simulation 10.7%, Management 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a first-person cooking and management experience with a focus on cafe operations.

Create and manage your dream restaurant! Menus, purchasing, décor, staff, equipment, customers… and don't forget the actual cooking! Experience the daily life of a restaurateur and earn your awards from the Michelin Guide.

Why similar: Cooking 26.9%, Immersive Sim 15.1%, Management 12.1%, Inventory Management 10.8%, Family Friendly 9%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a more grounded and professional take on restaurant management and culinary precision.

Build and manage a medieval graveyard while facing ethical dilemmas and making questionable decisions. Welcome to Graveyard Keeper, the most inaccurate medieval cemetery sim of the year.

Why similar: Sandbox 24.2%, Crafting 23.9%, Management 20.5%, Medieval 14.8%, Simulation 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a quirky, medieval-fantasy management experience with deep crafting and resource gathering.

Forge your destiny in the Blacksmith Simulator Prologue! Craft weapons and tools, manage your workshop, and mine for resources. Serve diverse clients, grow your reputation, and master medieval craftsmanship in this free introduction to the full game. Your journey as a blacksmith begins here!

Why similar: Immersive Sim 15.1%, Medieval 13.9%, Sandbox 13.8%, Crafting 12%, Simulation 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the medieval crafting and shop-keeping atmosphere with a focus on manual labor.

Chicken Fries is a first-person restaurant simulator where you run a fast-food kitchen: prepare meals by hand, manage fryers and inventory, serve customers, and survive the daily chaos of a busy restaurant, one chicken at a time.

Why similar: Cooking 33.4%, Management 15.3%, Time Management 13.7%, Simulation 10.2%, First-Person 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted, first-person cooking and management game with a focus on shop-keeping.

Hunt, survive, build and lead in the harsh Middle Ages: Create your own Medieval Dynasty and ensure its long-lasting prosperity or die trying! Play alone or team up with friends to enjoy the ultimate medieval experience.

Why similar: Crafting 17.4%, Sandbox 16.5%, Immersive Sim 16%, Medieval 15.7%, Management 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides the open-world survival, building, and community management elements found in the seed game.

Create and decorate your cozy cafe, where guests can enjoy delicious food and drinks. Expand your service with a supermarket offering a wide selection of fresh products, so visitors can not only have a tasty meal but also do some shopping. Play solo or with friends in cooperative mode!

Why similar: Cooking 21.4%, Immersive Sim 14.6%, Management 13.5%, Sandbox 10.1%, Character Customization 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines store management with co-op gameplay and character customization.

Recettear is the story of an item shop, the girl who lives in it, and the fairy who turned her life upside down. Recette Lemongrass finds herself in charge of an item shop built into her house, in order to pay back a loan her father took and then skipped out on - and Tear, her newfound fairy "companion", won't take no for an answer!

Why similar: Management 49.4%, Simulation 34.7%, Fantasy 11.1%, Action 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic blend of shop management and dungeon exploration that inspired many modern management games.

You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?

Why similar: Sandbox 27.1%, Multiplayer 20%, Relaxing 19%, Crafting 18%, Simulation 15.8%

Why You'll Like It: Matches the cozy, sandbox, and community-building aspects of the tavern experience perfectly.

"Barbecue with Friends" is a multiplayer simulator of BBQ cooking. You will prepare ingredients and marinades, tend to the coals, and grill BBQ! You'll also be able to put out the flames with water, marinate the meat, skewer a friend, and enjoy a beer!

Why similar: Cooking 25.2%, Time Management 17.4%, Immersive Sim 13.6%, Family Friendly 7.7%, Simulation 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the social and cooking aspects of the tavern experience in a cooperative setting.

Ready to create your own world of flavor? Play solo or co-op with up to 8 players, prepare sandwiches with your friends, deliver online orders to the courier and run your sandwich restaurant. Clean, expand, and keep your customers happy!

Why similar: Cooking 24.1%, Time Management 15.7%, Immersive Sim 12.2%, Family Friendly 8.2%, Simulation 7.7%

Experience all the Onion Kingdom has to offer, Overcooked! 1 & 2 infused with 4k goodness running at a smooth 60 FPS. Fully remastered and cooked up from scratch. Enjoy 200+ levels (22 new) and 80+ chefs (3 new), this is the ultimate Overcooked! experience.

Why similar: Cooking 54%, Family Friendly 17%, Multiplayer 15.6%, Simulation 13.4%

Why You'll Like It: The ultimate co-op cooking experience for fans of the tavern's kitchen chaos and time-management pressure.

Cook and serve dishes as you run your own seafood restaurant! Unlock new recipes, grow your kitchen with the help of employees, and satisfy every customer’s craving. Expand your reputation, manage resources wisely, and build a seafood restaurant that becomes the talk of the town.

Why similar: Cooking 26.8%, Time Management 17.8%, Sandbox 14.5%, Simulation 11.8%, Management 7.6%

Run the world's most chaotic fast food joint! Play solo or with up to 8 friends as you take orders, make burgers, and hustle to keep customers happy. Grow your business with every shift.

Why similar: Cooking 32.8%, Management 14.5%, Simulation 11.2%, Immersive Sim 11%, Multiplayer 8.3%

Kebab Simulator: Prologue is the perfect experience for running your dream restaurant and cooking delicious foods! Take the first steps of a perfect restaurant businness! Experience main game mechanics and be ready for the full version!

Why similar: Cooking 18.7%, Time Management 15.4%, Sandbox 13.8%, Immersive Sim 12%, Multiplayer 8.4%

The Prologue is just part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full version of the game. Enter the world of steam and sugar and become a master chocolatier in Chocolate Factory Simulator: Prologue. Craft gourmet chocolate for your customers in your steampunk workshop with the help of Nougat.

Why similar: Cooking 36.3%, Sandbox 12.9%, Family Friendly 12.6%, Simulation 11.4%, Action-Adventure 7.6%

In Coffie Simulator Prologue , run your own café, serve unique cusstomers, and master the art of coffee-making! Customize, upgrade, and manage your shop while handling orders with precision. Every choice matters. Can you succeed?

Why similar: Time Management 24.1%, Immersive Sim 15.9%, Sandbox 15.5%, Cooking 12.6%, Management 9.7%

Once upon a time, in a realm of danger and intrigue, you find yourself entrusted with the management of a quaint medieval tavern. This captivating idle game weaves a tale of daring quests, legendary heroes, and a thriving tavern that serves as the heart of a bustling community.

Why similar: Management 49.2%, Medieval 29.1%, Fantasy 15.4%, 3D 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a more strategic, hands-off approach to the tavern management theme for those who prefer automation.

A fast-paced typing game in a restaurant setting, where you’ll both cook & serve food to hungry customers, all done by TYPING. Play through the Italian restaurant and get a taste of The Chef's Shift!

Why similar: Cooking 42.5%, Time Management 30.7%, Management 14.8%, Simulation 12%

Restore your fantasy tavern to its full glory. Repair, improve and expand the establishment. Try running a tavern for a day in Prologue.

Why similar: Management 21.4%, Simulation 21%, Sandbox 15.8%, Relaxing 13.8%, 3D 11.3%

Drive Thru Simulator is a simulation game that immerses you in the exciting world of fast food restaurant management. Take customer orders, prepare their meals, process payments, and expand your restaurant!

Why similar: Cooking 64.7%, Simulation 13.7%, Multiplayer 5%, Sandbox 4.3%, Management 3.5%

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: Crafting 31.6%, Multiplayer 28.8%, Relaxing 22.1%, Simulation 17.5%

Saloon Simulator Prologue lets you restore an abandoned Saloon and discover that managing it isn't just about creating drinks and meals. Clean up, organize, and choose the right friends - all to become the most recognizable business in the Wild West!

Why similar: Cooking 33.1%, Immersive Sim 20.2%, Crafting 13.2%, Management 12.7%, First-Person 7.3%

One-armed cook is a chaotic co-op cooking game for up to 4 people. Work as a team or cook on your own, set your own pace, and don't let the stress of a full restaurant catch up to you. The goofy physics-based aspect of the game gives this cooking game a new twist.

Why similar: Cooking 43.2%, Multiplayer 16.9%, Simulation 12.4%, Sandbox 10.6%, First-Person 7.1%

Paint on any surfaces with numerous tools in Creative Space — a free sandbox version of SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator. Create masterpieces, complete commissions, and decorate your studio in the most advanced artist sim!

Why similar: Sandbox 27.7%, Simulation 15.6%, First-Person 12.3%, Family Friendly 12%, Immersive Sim 9.2%

Welcome to Cooking Clash, the VR restaurant game that lets you unleash your creativity! Run your fast-food spot, delighting both human and animal guests with your culinary flair. Utilize endless ingredient combinations to keep guests pleased and beware of cunning customers who might rob your tips!

Why similar: Cooking 34.2%, Time Management 16.7%, Family Friendly 9.4%, First-Person 9.3%, Simulation 9.1%

Welcome to the world's most chaotic place! Play solo or co-op with up to 6 players. Run a fast-food restaurant, and work with your friends to expand your business. Take orders, make burgers, and increase your earnings by dealing with customers.

Why similar: Cooking 40.5%, Management 17.7%, Simulation 16.4%, Multiplayer 9.6%, Immersive Sim 6.1%

Sweet Start is the perfect introduction to the world of Candy Shop Simulator, designed for players who want to dive into the sweet universe of the game and get familiar with its foundations before experiencing the full version

Why similar: Cooking 48.8%, Simulation 17.2%, Family Friendly 12.7%, Relaxing 9.4%, First-Person 6.2%

Bake, build, and grow your dream bakery cafe! Create delicious pastries, design your space, and serve customers. Play solo or with friends in online co-op to expand your business and experience the excitement of running a bustling cafe!

Why similar: Cooking 33.2%, Sandbox 17.2%, Immersive Sim 13.7%, Simulation 11.4%, First-Person 9.4%

Old Market Simulator Prologue is a coop bazaar adventure for 1-2 players. Dive into commerce, manage your reputation, and build your dream market together.

Why similar: Immersive Sim 20.6%, Management 16.8%, Simulation 11%, Inventory Management 11%, Medieval 10.9%

More than just a simulator, Pizza Slice is a true Italian adventure! Take on the role of Tonio, manage your family pizzeria, bake authentic Italian pizzas, fight the competition and grow your business. See if you can win the title of the best pizzeria in the area!

Why similar: Cooking 31.8%, Immersive Sim 16.4%, Management 10.2%, Simulation 8.8%, Family Friendly 8.4%

Sunset Motel: Prologue is a free motel management game. Ensure customer satisfaction, renovate interiors, design entertainment spaces! Manage your motel in your own style and provide travelers with unforgettable experiences!

Why similar: Cooking 25.2%, Simulation 18.2%, Multiplayer 17.6%, First-Person 11.2%, Management 10.7%

A journey of flavors and friendships awaits you in your cozy, customisable food truck! Forage for fresh ingredients to create your own menu, then feed tummies and souls with home-cooked meals. Change the world, one apple at a time.

Why similar: Cooking 32.2%, Sandbox 12.1%, Management 10.8%, Simulation 10.4%, Family Friendly 7.1%

Get up before dawn and see what it's like to be a baker! Learn to bake several dozen types of bread. Use realistic bakery machines. Deliver orders to stores, earn, and invest. Use original recipes or experiment with ingredients.

Why similar: Cooking 24.5%, Time Management 22.3%, Crafting 9.9%, Management 9.9%, Simulation 8.8%

Mix amazing cocktails while you climb the ranks as a bartender and unlock diverse bartending venues in this narrative-driven bartender simulator.

Why similar: Cooking 32.9%, Sandbox 20%, Simulation 11.3%, Crafting 10.4%, First-Person 9.2%

Run your tobacco shop in this free prologue version of the game. Sign contracts with leading brands, order products, and meet customer needs. Play with friends or go solo, and enjoy the growth of your shop.

Why similar: Sandbox 21.1%, Immersive Sim 16.5%, Management 15.5%, Simulation 13.8%, Multiplayer 10.9%

Tavern Master is all about managing your medieval tavern. You start with a very small room, couple of benches and tables and build your way up to a huge successful tavern with a kitchen, rooms for guests, group of loyal staff and much more!

Why similar: Time Management 22.5%, Medieval 20.9%, Management 17.5%, Simulation 14%, Stylized 8.5%

Seat customers, serve drinks, and manage chaos with up to 4 players! Keep the peace by considering customer types while seating them. Survive disasters, handle quirky customers, and design the perfect venue to keep the party going!

Why similar: Cooking 30.7%, Time Management 23.1%, Family Friendly 11.2%, Multiplayer 10.5%, Character Customization 10.5%

Quit your day job, open a bar! Decorate the place, create your own beer and design your labels. Keep your kegs full and your customers happy, and never stop growing!

Why similar: Cooking 28.6%, Immersive Sim 17.9%, Simulation 13.2%, Management 9.9%, First-Person 8.5%