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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Simulation, Sandbox, Nature, Cute.

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Raise and train a troupe of cuddly virtual life creatures that live on a Space Station. Because they have neural network brains, Norns can be taught right from wrong, but because they also have their own, individual personalities, they may not always do what you want.

Reviews: Very Positive — 95% — of 186 reviews
Released: 2021-12-07
Developer: Creature Labs
Publisher: Gameware Europe
Genres: Casual, Simulation, Free To Play
Platforms: Windows

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    Dev: CaveLiquidPub: Gamersky Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 26.5 hrsMean: 60.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Meet your new little desk buddies! They’ll snooze, scratch, and scamper around while you work or study (don’t worry, they’ve been trained not to invade your workspace). If you’re good at animal management, they will occupy the bottom of your screen with different kinds and colors!

    Why similar: Nature 32.8%, Cute 19%, Sandbox 16.1%, Simulation 14.2%, Casual 8.4%

  58. #58 Crest - an indirect god sim
    70% matchMixed65% of 373 reviews2018
    Dev: Eat Create Sleep
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Your word is gospel in this god sim set in Sub-Saharan Africa. Influence and try to control your followers using commandments but beware, free will leaves these open to interpretation. Will you create a flourishing civilization or lead them to death and destruction?

    Why similar: God Game 30.7%, Artificial Intelligence 17.8%, Nature 14.2%, Sandbox 12.3%, Survival 9%

  59. #59 Koi Farm
    65% matchVery Positive95% of 982 reviews2021
    Dev: Job Talle
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    A koi breeding game.

    Why similar: Sandbox 25%, Nature 16.1%, Simulation 13.5%, Family Friendly 11.4%, Cute 10.6%

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