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Games Like 古代人生 Ancient Life

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Simulation, Singleplayer, Indie, RPG.

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Ancient Life is a game that simulates the life of ancient people. The game contains various events that may have occurred in ancient times. Players can choose to farm, be an official, craftsman, be a hunter, be a merchant, and have different occupations.

Reviews: Mixed — 48% — of 157 reviews
Released: 2021-07-12
Developer: Wingjoy Games
Genres: Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Platforms: Windows

Overview

Ancient Life offers a unique blend of historical role-playing and text-based life simulation, allowing players to navigate the complexities of life in ancient times through branching choices and career paths. These recommendations focus on titles that emphasize narrative-driven life management, historical settings, and the impact of player decisions on character progression.

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    97% matchMixed49% of 150 reviews2022
    Dev: 心流工作室(Heart Stream Studio)
    Windows

    《浮生箓》是一款剧情重开模拟游戏,互动式轻量小说游戏。支持创意工坊自由编辑与上传自己的剧本,融合如修仙、武侠、玄幻等小说题材的背景,可自由选择出生的剧本,体验千变万化的人生,从出生开始让你体验到丰富多变的剧情,多种多样的选择,不同选择带来不同的变化,各种有趣的梗。来吧,开始你的浮生之旅,随着进程生成自己的浮生箓!

    Why similar: Word Game 28.4%, Text-Based 23.1%, Drama 19.2%, Visual Novel 8.2%, Life Sim 6.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A Chinese-themed life simulator that emphasizes text-based interactions and character development within a historical setting.

  2. #2 A Legionary's Life
    96% matchVery Positive87% of 2,464 reviews2019
    Dev: Alessandro Roberti
    Windows
    Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    A Legionary's Life lets you play as a Roman soldier during the years of the Second Punic War and beyond. Rise up through the ranks and win prestigious awards or just focus on making it home in one piece; it's up to you.

    Why similar: Historical 43.3%, Text-Based 28.7%, RPG 11%, Roguelite 7.1%, Simulation 6.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the career progression and survival of a Roman soldier, mirroring the historical life-sim and career-path mechanics of the seed game.

  3. #3 The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante
    95% matchVery Positive90% of 9,503 reviews2021
    Dev: SeverPub: 101XP
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    A narrative-driven hardcore RPG set in a gritty world ruled by real but unrelenting gods. Set out on a challenging lifetime journey, where every choice has a price and entails consequences. Will you become an inquisitor, a judge, or conspire against the old order? Dare to decide!

    Why similar: Text-Based 34.2%, Story Rich 19.6%, RPG 15.7%, Visual Novel 15%, Choices Matter 7.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A deep, text-based life simulation where every choice significantly impacts your character's fate and social standing in a historical-inspired world.

  4. #4 Citizen of Rome - Dynasty Ascendant
    96% matchVery Positive80% of 236 reviews2019
    Dev: Citizen of Life Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Life sim set in the Ancient Roman Republic. Experience life and events in Ancient Rome through multiple generations of a family, helping them grow from lowly commoners to mighty Senators. Long live the Republic!

    Why similar: Historical 30.3%, Text-Based 25.1%, Life Sim 17.4%, Simulation 7.7%, RPG 7.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines historical life simulation with management elements, tasking you with guiding a family through the complexities of ancient Roman society.

  5. #5 Suzerain
    94% matchVery Positive93% of 11,092 reviews2020
    Dev: Torpor Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Assume the role of President Anton Rayne and guide the nation of Sordland. Amidst brewing international conflicts, need for reform, deep-seated corruption, and economic recession, you must make the decisions in this political drama. How will you lead?

    Why similar: Text-Based 27.5%, Drama 21.4%, Multiple Endings 15.7%, Visual Novel 14.4%, Story Rich 9.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A political life simulation that relies heavily on text-based choices and managing the consequences of your decisions in a historical-inspired environment.

  6. #6 Retirement Simulator
    94% matchMostly Negative35% of 3,957 reviews2022
    Dev: DoubleThink Studio
    Windows · Mac

    Retirement Simulator is a game that simulates the retirement life. Customize your retirement and realize your ultimate goals: become a world traveller, an influencer, a KungFu Master or more. Through discovering stories and events, you will also deepen your bonds with your familiy and the community.

    Why similar: Word Game 32.9%, Life Sim 21.8%, Story Rich 13.4%, Simulation 11.7%, RPG 11.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique life-simulation experience focused on career paths, skill management, and navigating various life events.

  7. #7 Yes, Your Grace
    92% matchVery Positive87% of 13,642 reviews2020
    Dev: Brave At NightPub: No More Robots
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    These are troubling times, Your Grace. The petitioners’ petty matters exceed our limited resources, to say nothing of the war. A careful balance must be struck. Your throne awaits.

    Why similar: Historical 29.4%, Life Sim 18.3%, Multiple Endings 15.8%, Story Rich 10.7%, RPG 9.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Features historical management and narrative-driven choices where you must balance the needs of your kingdom and family.

  8. #8 Japanese Rural Life Adventure
    91% matchVery Positive80% of 175 reviews2026
    Dev: G-MODE
    Windows

    Japanese Rural Life Adventure is a relaxing slow-life simulation where you can experience the charm of traditional Japanese countryside living, all in a beautifully crafted pixel-art world.

    Why similar: Life Sim 52.9%, Simulation 20.5%, Story Rich 14.4%, RPG 7.7%, Casual 4%

    Why You'll Like It: A relaxing life simulation that focuses on daily tasks and rural living, capturing the casual simulation feel of the seed game.

  9. #9 7 Grand Steps: What Ancients Begat
    93% matchMixed54% of 765 reviews2013
    Dev: Mousechief
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    What Ancients Begat is a complete (~15 hour) game of family generations surviving the rise of western civilization. Survival is the ultimate goal. The sub-goals, you choose, build their story.Experience an abstract telling of the lives of our earliest recorded ancestors.

    Why similar: Historical 31.2%, Text-Based 20.4%, Life Sim 16.5%, Story Rich 10.1%, Stylized 9.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A generational life simulation that tracks the history and evolution of a family line through various historical eras.

  10. #10 Life Simulator
    91% matchMixed49% of 247 reviews2020
    Dev: 鹊思网络Pub: 方块游戏(CubeGame)
    Windows

    Life Simulator is a simulation game with relaxed atmosphere. Players will play as a college graduate getting into the big city, you will fight for your life for four years, you can be a winner with cars, houses and soul mate, or maybe a salty fish with nothing, and you can also find love...

    Why similar: Life Sim 49.1%, Simulation 29.4%, Casual 17.5%, Cute 3.1%, Indie 0.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A straightforward life simulation game that focuses on time management and career progression.

  11. #11 Long Live The Queen
    90% matchVery Positive95% of 7,115 reviews2013
    Dev: Hanako Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Rule the world or die trying!Being a Princess is not an easy job. Being a Queen is even harder. Especially when you're only fourteen years old, and the reason you've inherited the throne is that your royal mother has just met an untimely end.Now power is up for grabs.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 38.2%, Simulation 17.7%, Multiple Endings 17.6%, RPG 12.5%, Story Rich 6.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic text-based life simulation that requires careful stat management and decision-making to survive and succeed.

  12. #12 Reigns
    89% matchVery Positive87% of 8,051 reviews2016
    Dev: NerialPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Sit on the throne as a benevolent (or malevolent) medieval monarch of the modern age and swipe your royal controller either left or right to impose your will upon the kingdom.

    Why similar: Life Sim 44.8%, RPG 15.8%, Simulation 13.2%, Choices Matter 10.6%, Story Rich 6.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, text-based historical simulation where simple choices lead to complex consequences for your reign.

  13. #13 Ancient Cities
    88% matchMixed63% of 2,108 reviews2023
    Dev: Uncasual Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    Ancient Cities is a realistic, survival city builder in an immersive procedural environment. Lead the fate of your tribe through ancient times!

    Why similar: Historical 74.1%, Simulation 18.2%, Exploration 7.1%, Indie 0.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A historical city-builder that emphasizes the survival and development of a community over time.

  14. #14 Cute Farmer Life
    87% matchVery Positive98% of 153 reviews2023
    Dev: SE32
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Cute Farmer Life is a small indie farm game. Grow, craft and collect resources in a game designed to relax and enjoy the moment. Discover the secrets of the small town you have moved to.

    Why similar: Simulation 51.4%, Casual 23.4%, 2D 10.8%, Cute 10.6%, Indie 2%

    Why You'll Like It: A casual farming and life simulation game that focuses on daily management and progression.

  15. #15 鬼谷八荒 Tale of Immortal
    86% matchMixed54% of 226,468 reviews2023
    Dev: 鬼谷工作室
    Windows
    Median: 30.8 hrsMean: 72.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Tale of Immortal is an open-world sandbox based on Chinese mythology and cultivation. You will grow to become immortal, conquer the beasts from the Classic of Mountains and Season, make your choices carefully and grasp your own destiny.

    Why similar: Story Rich 28.5%, Simulation 24.7%, RPG 24.5%, Exploration 15.7%, 2D 5.3%

    Why You'll Like It: An open-world RPG based on Chinese mythology that features extensive life-sim elements and character progression.

  16. #16 Amazing Cultivation Simulator
    86% matchVery Positive86% of 23,413 reviews2020
    Dev: GSQ Games
    Windows
    Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 58.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Rise up in a search for immortality in this strategy sim and management game based on Chinese mythology. Rebuild your sect and train new disciples through the path of cultivation. Research magic and gather mystical artifacts, face ancient dangers and other sects in your path to spiritual ascension.

    Why similar: Simulation 56.2%, RPG 40.5%, 2D 1.6%, Indie 0.9%, Singleplayer 0.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A complex management and life simulation game set in a historical fantasy world with deep progression systems.

  17. #17 轮回修仙传
    84% matchVery Positive83% of 1,081 reviews2025
    Dev: Collider StudioPub: OKJOY
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    想书写你的龙傲天修仙人生吗?《轮回修仙传》是一款以修仙为题材的多结局多周目轮回式Roguelike人生模拟类游戏。沉浸式体验「我命由我不由天」的逆袭剧本,经历一世又一世的劫难,轮回点化作登仙台阶,结识修仙路上的红颜道侣,合理规划你的修炼和行动,不断突破境界,直到你一拳轰碎这天道约束!

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  18. #18 The Guild 3
    85% matchMixed61% of 7,840 reviews2022
    Dev: Purple LampPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows
    Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    The Guild 3 is a fascinating trade and life simulation that takes place during the late Middle Ages. Step into the shoes of a citizen, acquire businesses and mansions, produce goods and trade them, start intrigues in politics and society, love, hate, bribe, fight and live through good and bad times!

    Why similar: Life Sim 48.7%, Simulation 20%, RPG 16%, Historical 14.9%, Singleplayer 0.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A historical life and business simulation where you build a dynasty through trade, politics, and social maneuvering.

  19. #19 我的时光:大学日记
    84% matchMostly Negative27% of 393 reviews2026
    Dev: WaterWood Studio
    Windows · Mac

    《College Diaries》 is a simulation game set against the backdrop of college life. Players take on the role of a college freshman, shaping their college career by choosing different majors, joining various clubs, participating in campus activities.

    Why similar: Word Game 20.1%, Life Sim 14.2%, Drama 14.1%, Text-Based 12.9%, Multiple Endings 10.5%

  20. #20 汉尘:腐草为萤
    83% matchMostly Positive72% of 400 reviews2025
    Dev: 兰廷科技 Lanting Technology Co., Ltd.
    Windows

    “The last day of Han dynasty”It is a survival simulation business game based on the background of the end of the Han Dynasty in China. From the perspective of ordinary people, you can spend a difficult but warm time, and keep warm together with the characters you know in the troubled times.

    Why similar: Historical 26.3%, Life Sim 22.1%, Drama 19.3%, RPG 10.5%, Simulation 7.3%

  21. #21 缚戎人:唐建中十三年
    82% matchVery Positive82% of 51 reviews2025
    Dev: 思维度工作室(Sharewedo Studio)Pub: 思维度工作室(Sharewedo Studio)
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A text adventure game of the mid Tang Dynasty, where players can experience the story of a lonely city in the Western Regions during the Tang Tibetan War in the 13th year of Jianzhong by the 'bound barbarians'. Witness the growth and helplessness of characters and the rise and fall of the era.

    Why similar: Historical 32%, Word Game 26.6%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Simulation 8%, RPG 7.7%

  22. #22 Forest Life
    82% matchVery Positive93% of 72 reviews2023
    Dev: 星辰重工Pub: B.I.G Technology Co., Limited
    Windows

    Players will play as five different characters and experience five environmental theme scenes relating to sustainable palm oil, orangutan conservation, rainforest protection, etc. Players need to make a variety of choices through their own understanding, and reach different story endings.

    Why similar: Word Game 30%, Drama 16.8%, Multiple Endings 16.2%, Text-Based 15.8%, RPG 9.1%

  23. #23 孟德大小姐与自爆少年THREE KINGDOM FANTASY
    81% matchMixed69% of 384 reviews2023
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: Historical 23.1%, Word Game 17.4%, Text-Based 14.2%, CRPG 10.7%, Drama 10.1%

  24. #24 英雄黄昏-文字三国志&曹贼模拟器
    79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,476 reviews2021
    Dev: 三国迷.隐隐狗
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    这是三国玩家的童话世界,新奇而独特,虽然其貌不扬,但内在很丰富。在游戏里扮演着类似穿越者的角色,在三国世界可以自由地实现各种幻想,甚至可以体验当曹贼的乐趣,另外还可以挂机摸鱼。它的缺点除了没有画面和上手较难,还没有团队,只有业余的作者一人,因热爱而坚持,若有反馈可以联系作者。

    Why similar: Word Game 38.2%, Historical 31.3%, Text-Based 14.1%, Simulation 8.3%, Life Sim 3.5%

  25. #25 古代风流传
    79% matchMostly Positive72% of 521 reviews2023
    Dev: Turtle game
    Windows

    The first work of an independent small team, many deficiencies, please do not hesitate to correct! We will fix and update your problems as soon as possible. The scholar's career is not good and he retires to the countryside. Intertwined with the fate of five different styles of women.

    Why similar: Historical 33.5%, Life Sim 25.3%, RPG 13.3%, Story Rich 12.8%, Simulation 7.9%

  26. #26 旅者 Travelers
    80% matchVery Positive87% of 135 reviews2021
    Dev: 阅尘Atlas
    Windows · Mac

    A travel-sim with strategic gameplay and rogue-lite elements. Play as travelers in ancient China. Experience great views on various locations. Write travel literature that long lives in history.

    Why similar: Historical 41.8%, Roguelite 22.5%, Simulation 20.9%, Exploration 12.1%, 2D 1.8%

  27. #27 修仙实操手册
    78% matchMixed60% of 105 reviews2025
    Dev: SourceIn Games
    Windows

    《修仙实操手册》是一款拥有丰富剧情的都市修真题材养成游戏。身患绝症的主人公尝试修炼一本叫"修仙实操手册"的养生功法,于是一个生活在现代都市的大好青年开始了每日打坐、炼丹、算命、看风水...的“神仙”生活。

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  28. #28 九州:立志
    77% matchVery Positive84% of 237 reviews2026
    Dev: Xbgzs
    Windows

    《九州:立志》是一款以古代中国为背景的开放模拟养成游戏,您可以选择成为商贩四处贸易,与九州一同成长发展。又或是以专精武艺,游历在九州各地,挑战强敌。

    Why similar: Historical 61.1%, RPG 14.2%, Simulation 12%, Exploration 9.8%, 2D 2.9%

  29. #29 本草归元录
    77% matchVery Positive81% of 151 reviews2025
    Dev: Orange Paper StudioPub: CC_Games
    Windows

    "Herbals tycoon" is a game that combines ancient style with deep management strategy, bringing players into a mysterious and fantastic world of traditional Chinese medicine. Here, you are not only a healer but also an explorer, manager, and inheritor, writing your own herbal legend every moment.

    Why similar: Life Sim 24.1%, Multiple Endings 16.6%, CRPG 15.3%, Simulation 12.5%, RPG 12.3%

  30. #30 九州:商旅(Nine Provinces: Caravan)
    78% matchVery Positive91% of 1,144 reviews2021
    Dev: BigLight.Games
    Windows

    On the ancient nine province continent, you may become a businessman, get to know others, expand caravans, and free trade and exploration.

    Why similar: Historical 61.1%, Simulation 15.2%, Exploration 13.1%, Casual 5.6%, 2D 3.7%

  31. #31 Halcyon Days at Taoyuan
    74% matchVery Positive89% of 985 reviews2026
    Dev: BotanXPub: 方块游戏(CubeGame)
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Welcome to Taoyuan Village to heal your loneliness. Here, you can lead a carefree, self-sufficient life: farm, tame animals, raise livestock, fish, and build a prosperous homestead. Or, immerse in village life, meet kindred spirits, find love, and influence their destinies with your choices.

    Why similar: Historical 23.7%, CRPG 21.5%, Simulation 17.2%, Drama 16.7%, Exploration 6.9%

  32. #32 Immortal Life
    75% matchVery Positive80% of 4,255 reviews2024
    Dev: YiFang StudioPub: 2P Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Embark on a magical journey in this captivating life simulation game. Escape to a welcoming valley, farm with spells, and master skills like fishing, crafting, and cooking. Engage in epic battles, strengthen the bonds with your companions, and build your dream home to achieve Immortal Life!

    Why similar: Life Sim 22.6%, Drama 20.8%, CRPG 16.1%, Stylized 11.5%, RPG 10.2%

  33. #33 大宋广记
    76% matchMostly Positive79% of 86 reviews2023
    Dev: 希望城
    Windows

    在北宋世界之中,找寻历史的变数! 玩家将扮演一位流民,嘉佑二年科举入仕。经历了仁宗朝的安稳守成、英宗朝的党争初现......最终在神宗朝迎来了轰轰烈烈的熙丰变法。 江山如画,王安石、蔡挺、文彦博、司马光轮番登场。 天下纷纷,跻身宰执的你能否以一己之力扭转华夏乾坤?

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  34. #34 Immortal Farmer: System’s Mandate
    75% matchMixed69% of 278 reviews2025
    Dev: oyogame
    Windows

    Welcome to "Immortal Farmer: System’s Mandate", RPG blending rural & cult. life. In demon-doomed world, flee to Taoyuan. Cultivate, gather, refine, bond. Cultivation needs accumulation & choices; follow heart for peace & fulfillment.

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  35. #35 Ancient Farm
    74% matchMixed63% of 158 reviews2026
    Dev: A2 SoftworksPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
    Windows

    Plow, plant, water, and harvest as you build your ancient Egyptian farm from the ground up. Begin with nothing and unlock workshops, production buildings, and temples through your own hard work.

    Why similar: Life Sim 47.3%, Simulation 24.8%, Casual 14.1%, Exploration 13.5%, Singleplayer 0.4%

  36. #36 場外人生
    76% matchVery Positive90% of 330 reviews2019
    Dev: YuruOwO
    Windows

    一個孤單的人,培養自我,增進事業,買房築巢,尋找伴侶,結婚生子,擴張勢力,建立國家,最終橫跨星海,啟動時光機器......,所謂幽默而真實的沙盒人生模擬器(つд⊂)。

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  37. #37 风信楼
    73% matchVery Positive94% of 3,645 reviews2021
    Dev: Pingfang Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    昏君误国,怨声载道,无数野心家暗起反心。在京城一家青楼的掩饰下,你培养手下、积攒钱财、收集情报、建立人脉,等待兵变夺权的最好时机……《风信楼》是一部拥有海量选项和丰富剧情的高自由度养成游戏——百种不同结局,尽在你的选择之中。

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  38. #38 School Days
    71% matchMostly Positive75% of 7,352 reviews2026
    Dev: 白雨工作室
    Windows
    Median: 13.7 hrsMean: 26.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    《学生时代》是一款可自由构筑的校园人生模拟器。你将在高度还原的中国校园中,从入学一路走到高考,与多个性格鲜明的同学一起成长,互相陪伴。你的养成和选择,不但会决定你的人生,也会影响到朋友们的未来。

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  39. #39 Wishful Journey:Love Across Time
    72% matchVery Positive89% of 487 reviews2024
    Dev: Hillhouse Holdings Limited
    Windows

    Xu yuan, who was a loser in real life traveled to an ancient palace. By transforming into the male protagonist, players will be in love with many beauties with different personalities, such as the unruly princess, the cold female assassin, embark on a love adventure that spans time and space.

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  40. #40 Plum Blossom Divination
    73% matchVery Positive89% of 54 reviews2023
    Dev: CSTG-小光
    Windows

    This is a simulated divination game. Use "Plum Blossom Divination" to help customers divine, learn its contents, experience the fun of divination, and understand the charm of traditional Chinese culture~

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  41. #41 《奇门遁甲》
    73% matchVery Positive89% of 288 reviews2023
    Dev: CSTG-小光
    Windows

    This is a simulated divination game. Use "Qimen Dunjia" to help customers divine, learn its contents, experience the fun of divination, and understand the charm of traditional Chinese culture~

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  42. #42 Under The Yoke
    72% matchMostly Positive76% of 63 reviews2024
    Dev: Priory Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Under The Yoke is a 2D medieval peasant life-sim. Make your mark in the Domesday book as you control a family of serfs through 250 years of English history. Cultivate your lands, craft goods and hone your reputation as you navigate the tumultuous Middle Ages. Your family’s future is yours to shape!

    Why similar: Historical 53.8%, Life Sim 26.6%, Simulation 16.1%, Choices Matter 2.1%, 2D 1.2%

  43. #43 A guard walks into a tavern
    71% matchVery Positive85% of 413 reviews2023
    Dev: SuQing
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    You are a guard whose job is to post bounties. Try your best to deal with various matters and make money to raise your family. But remember, when various factions come to you, you will have to make choices!

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  44. #44 新叶旅者与少年的回忆
    71% matchVery Positive86% of 72 reviews2023
    Dev: project bamboo
    Windows

    New Leaf Traveler and Youth's Memories "is a short story RPG that involves playing the role of a young owner of a forest tavern and trying to run your own business to repay your debts. Meeting various guests and understanding their stories...

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  45. #45 xiuzhen idle
    69% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,346 reviews2025
    Dev: 游戏养家工作室
    Windows
    Median: 12.0 hrsMean: 112.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    This is a xiuzhen simulation placement game! From the refining of qi, building the foundation to the ascension of the celestial realm, crossed into the divine realm. (The game has been updated with the english mod, but you will need to select the "english" beta in the properties option to update it)

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  46. #46 觅长生
    68% matchVery Positive93% of 30,994 reviews2023
    Dev: Chalcedony Network
    Windows
    Median: 15.7 hrsMean: 42.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    《觅长生》是一款想要还原真实修仙世界的开放世界角色扮演游戏。 在这里,你可以体验到从零开始一步步积攒修为突破境界的逆天修仙之旅,也可以体验到那些充满修仙味的故事和剧情。当然也少不了寻求奇遇、探索秘境,更可以和游戏中的角色互动,与人为善或是杀人夺宝全都由你自己抉择。

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  47. #47 Vanity Fair: The Pursuit
    67% matchVery Positive88% of 4,461 reviews2024
    Dev: 木焱工作室Pub: Wave Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Players follow Lu Yuan through important stages of his life and experience his growth trajectory from youth to maturity. It will take you to relive those decisions that you have never tried to make in reality, and feel the different life brought about by each choice.

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  48. #48 River Town Factory
    68% matchVery Positive89% of 1,328 reviews2024
    Dev: iFAction Studio
    Windows
    Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    If possible, would you like to go back to ancient times to start a factory, refine oil, or even build a large computer? With the accidental fall of a meteorite, you traveled back to River Town a thousand years ago and became a workshop owner. And the story will begin from here……

    Why similar: Story Rich 45.1%, Simulation 42.7%, 2D 8.8%, Indie 1.8%, Singleplayer 1.6%

  49. #49 Artist Life Simulator
    69% matchVery Positive83% of 189 reviews2022
    Dev: Interactive FatePub: Interactive Fate
    Windows

    Live the life of a starving artist in 19th century alternative history. Survive poverty, alchoholism, madness, depression, and 67 different feelings. Paint masterpieces by combining inspirations, sell them for riches (or scraps) and create a painting that will change the world.

    Why similar: Life Sim 39.2%, RPG 18.3%, Simulation 15.6%, Roguelite 13.4%, Casual 8.3%

  50. #50 自在逍遥:风起 Tales of TianYuan Dynasty
    70% matchMixed68% of 57 reviews2022
    Dev: Uniiao Game
    Windows

    《Tales of TianYuan Dynasty》It is a martial arts fantasy RPG game.The world is so wide, you will choose to continue to raise the sword of chivalry on the journey, or stay away from the chaos and be alone. After the wind blows, how do you choose?

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  51. #51 龙胤立志传
    63% matchMostly Positive77% of 4,787 reviews2026
    Dev: TPP StudioPub: 噪点游戏 SERICA GAMES
    Windows
    Median: 22.0 hrsMean: 37.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    《龙胤立志传》是一款融合门派经营的开放江湖武侠游戏。在各大门派割据一方的神州之上,你可以自由驰骋,历经奇遇,修炼神功,踏上行侠仗义或行凶作恶之路,也可以经营自己的门派,攻城略地,称霸一方,最终谱写一段独一无二的武林传奇。

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  52. #52 The Emperor and State
    68% matchMixed57% of 317 reviews2024
    Dev: 涂途Pub: Hawthorn Games
    Windows

    The Emperor and State is a turn-based strategy game that simulates the rule of an ancient feudal monarch. It involves the administration, policy adjustment, diplomatic checks and balances, national wars, as well as the emperor's self-cultivation, the cultivation of successors and so on.

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  53. #53 蜀汉再临:源起 Restart ShuHan Dynasty:Origin
    65% matchMostly Positive77% of 410 reviews2025
    Dev: 浙江海蕊盈信网络科技有限公司
    Windows

    In the first Three Kingdoms-themed interactive movie game ‘Restart ShuHan Dynasty:Origin’, you take a role of an unlucky worker who time-travels to the late Eastern Han Dynasty. Faced with intricate storylines and the merciless twists of fate, you will personally experience a unique tale.

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  54. #54 Monster Loves You!
    70% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,197 reviews2013
    Dev: Radial Games Corp
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Live the life of a Monster, from birth to elderhood and beyond, making decisions that affect the world of Monsters and Humans. Solve problems. Meet animals and interesting people. Get to know them. Eat them. Make your own story!

    Why similar: Multiple Endings 25.2%, Text-Based 16.5%, Simulation 11.7%, RPG 11.6%, Life Sim 8.9%

  55. #55 咸鱼殿下 / My journey
    64% matchVery Positive86% of 2,075 reviews2025
    Dev: 大聪明工作室Pub: 恭迎皇子驾到工作室
    Windows
    Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    This is a Interactive Live-Action Game. You will travel back in time to become a noble Highness and experience the local customs and practices of ancient times. A series of your choices will influence the development trajectory of this world.

    Why similar: Historical 21.9%, Drama 19.3%, Multiple Endings 15.2%, CRPG 12.8%, Visual Novel 10.3%

  56. #56 Choice of Life: Middle Ages
    66% matchVery Positive89% of 1,774 reviews2020
    Dev: Blazing Planet Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    A card game in a Medieval setting where you make decisions on which not only your life will depend, but also the future of the kingdom!

    Why similar: Life Sim 32.3%, Multiple Endings 24.9%, RPG 13.8%, Simulation 11.4%, Casual 7.5%

  57. #57 侠客春秋
    67% matchMixed65% of 102 reviews2023
    Dev: 黑心小作坊
    Windows · Mac

    正义不是这个江湖里唯一的选择。 面对绝世武学,是选择众叛亲离私吞功法,还是上交掌门蛰伏待发? 身处险恶江湖,是胸怀正义弑魔证道,还是沦陷深渊为祸武林? 更多门派、武学以及功能玩法,高自由度不做太多束缚。 历练、奇遇、双修、传承,从寂寂无名到一代盟主。 每过一代就会成为下一代的先祖,战斗时可以唤醒祖宗十八代加入战场。 解锁更多羁绊,获得先祖传承,与道侣子嗣一同并肩作战!

    Why similar: Drama 44.4%, Text-Based 22.9%, RPG 19.5%, Exploration 8.9%, 2D 2.9%

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