Games Like Indie GameDev Sim

Start your own gardening service in a charming neighborhood! 🌱 Take on relaxing jobs like mowing lawns, planting flowers, blowing leaves, cleaning backyard pools, and more with bite-sized mini-games. Earn money to upgrade your tools, unlock plants, and decorate your own garden between jobs!

Why similar: Hobby Sim 45.7% ★, Job Simulator 31.7% ★, Cozy 9.2%, Simulation 5.4%, Casual 3%

Run a wholesome Japanese ramen shop in the middle of the night. Midnight Ramen Shop is a cozy cooking game where you play as the chef of a small restaurant. Take orders, prepare delicious ramen bowls, and serve your customers. Upgrade your shop, unlock new toppings, and set your own prices.

Why similar: Hobby Sim 33.3% ★, Job Simulator 30.3% ★, Cozy 14.7%, Simulation 6.6%, Life Sim 4.8%

AirportSim is an Advanced Airport Ground Handling Simulator with true-to-life visuals and operations, licensed planes and vehicles, real airports and live weather conditions. Enjoy the many tasks alone or with friends, making this experience unforgettable.

Why similar: Hobby Sim 48.5% ★, Job Simulator 28.1% ★, Level Editor 13.1%, Simulation 4.4%, Life Sim 3%

Run a cozy bar, make cocktails for fun customers! 🍸 Mixed Spirits is a Job Simulator where you work as a bartender. Take orders, mix custom drinks, and discover secret recipes in a chill, creative night-shift experience with no timers or stress, or rush orders in Happy Hour mode!

Why similar: Hobby Sim 39.3% ★, Job Simulator 34% ★, Cozy 12.1%, Simulation 5.3%, Casual 2.6%

Play as a barista in a cat-inspired coffee shop, where your customers are cats! Brew coffee and various drinks. Wholesome and cozy hand-drawn art, various mini-games and a lot of cats & coffee! Learn to craft complex orders, keep your catstomers happy. 🐱☕

Why similar: Hobby Sim 42.7% ★, Job Simulator 31.4% ★, Cozy 10.9%, Simulation 5%, Casual 2.9%

Mischievous raccoons bring you the weirdest items to pack. Fit everything perfectly, add the right stickers, then ship it off. A cozy, satisfying packing experience with a touch of chaos.

Why similar: Hobby Sim 45.5% ★, Job Simulator 26.7% ★, Cozy 10.9%, Relaxing 4.3%, Simulation 3.2%

Run a wholesome shipping business! Ship, Inc. is a cozy job simulator where you are a packaging employee in a parcel shipment company. Follow the shipment orders, choose the package size, and prepare parcels. Upgrade your office, deliver orders safely and quickly!

Why similar: Hobby Sim 40.6% ★, Job Simulator 29.2% ★, Cozy 11.3%, Simulation 5.6%, Life Sim 3.5%

Welcome to the Pecunian Empire, travelling merchant! Head between our many cities, expand your collection of wares and grow your riches. If your talent and skill are sharp enough, you may be in with a shot of winning the Wandering Merchant Quest and proving that YOU are the best dealer in town!

Why similar: Hobby Sim 34.8% ★, Job Simulator 26.3% ★, Cozy 18.8%, Relaxing 5.7%, Simulation 5.1%

Blend fragrances in your cozy perfume atelier! 🌸 Craft unique scents by mixing essences, design beautiful bottles, and try to sell your creations to curious customers. Decorate your workshop, unlock new recipes, and grow your reputation in the art of fragrance.

Why similar: Job Simulator 35.9% ★, Hobby Sim 33.9% ★, Cozy 13%, Simulation 5.8%, Casual 3.4%

Create, collect, and sell your stickers in your sticker shop! Sticker Business is a cozy simulation game where you run a cute sticker shop. Design and print charming stickers, open mystery boxes, manage orders, customize your shop, collect rare stickers, and find the cute thief cat!

Why similar: Hobby Sim 43.4% ★, Job Simulator 24% ★, Cozy 9.9%, Simulation 6.9%, Life Sim 3.9%

Organize, decorate, align, and stack items in cozy environments, just like those TikTok videos. Cozy Organizer is a cute wholesome sandbox organizing game, where stress melts away one tidy shelf at a time! Enjoy stacking perfect pantries and designing dream closets with relaxing tunes.

Why similar: Hobby Sim 41.7% ★, Job Simulator 29.5% ★, Cozy 11.8%, Simulation 4.5%, Relaxing 3.8%

Run a cozy seaside chocolate boutique!🍫 Weigh, melt, and craft handmade treats for your colorful customers, experiment with new recipes, meet locals, grow your chocolate brand, and settle into life in Sunset Town.

Why similar: Hobby Sim 36.8% ★, Job Simulator 32.1% ★, Cozy 11.7%, Simulation 5.9%, Relaxing 4.1%

Villagers are everywhere, and they need their photos taken. In Umpteenth Photo, you step into the worn shoes of a roaming retro photographer, snapping portraits for curious townsfolk and getting paid for every shot.

Why similar: Job Simulator 59.6% ★, Cozy 18.9%, Simulation 9.7%, Relaxing 4.1%, Colorful 2.6%

A weary ex‑developer, tired of pay‑to‑win and toxic workplaces, creates a simulation where you play as a game company boss. Recruit staff, push their potential, battle rivals, and aim to dominate the market with blockbuster hits to reach the pinnacle of success.

Why similar: Game Development 50.8% ★, Job Simulator 28.3% ★, Simulation 9%, Casual 4.2%, Sandbox 3.5%

Create your dream aquariums while you do other things in this relaxing idle game that sits on the bottom of your screen. Unlock new fish and watch them thrive with your help. All at your own pace.

Why similar: Hobby Sim 75.4% ★, Simulation 12.2%, Relaxing 5.5%, Casual 4.2%, Colorful 2.1%

Manage your very own Witchcraft Shop! Witchy Business is a job simulator game where you brew potions for your customers, collect oddities, grow flowers in your garden, upgrade your alchemy station, and thrive. Make sure you are quick to take care of customers and hex thieves!

Why similar: Job Simulator 40.5% ★, Hobby Sim 23.4% ★, Cozy 14.6%, Simulation 6.6%, Cartoony 6.1%

Your favorite pawn shop experience is finally getting a sequel! Haggle like your life depends on it in this funny tycoon game. You never know WHAT is gonna stumble through that door!

Why similar: Hobby Sim 50.1% ★, Job Simulator 34.2% ★, Simulation 3.8%, Cartoony 3.1%, Casual 2.5%

Run a second-hand game store from scratch! A Job Simulator where you buy and sell used games, negotiate with colorful customers, make profit and upgrade your shop! Clean up retro finds, and stack your shelves with the most popular game with replay value!

Why similar: Hobby Sim 44.4% ★, Job Simulator 32.9% ★, Cozy 10.8%, Simulation 4.3%, Relaxing 3.4%

Peel, place, and arrange stickers across tiny windows into different worlds. Relax and unwind to lofi beats, collect unique stickers and share your cozy creations with the world.

Why similar: Hobby Sim 53.1% ★, Simulation 7.9%, Relaxing 7.1%, Level Editor 6.5%, Cozy 5.7%

Live the ultimate pawn shop experience in this funny retro style tycoon game!

Why similar: Hobby Sim 52% ★, Job Simulator 31.2% ★, Simulation 4.5%, Cartoony 3.8%, Funny 2.7%

Happy Sheepies is a relaxing sheep farming game that includes some Crafting and Business Management elements with its simple Drag & Drop gameplay. Meet the needs of your sheepies, craft and sell your products, and grow your business!

Why similar: Hobby Sim 42.1% ★, Job Simulator 28.9% ★, Cozy 10.3%, Simulation 4.9%, Relaxing 3.8%

A casual and relaxing game about sorting various items. Join Sorting Inc and climb up through the departments to become the absolute expert in the field of sorting.

Why similar: Job Simulator 53.3% ★, Cozy 16.3%, Simulation 10.2%, Relaxing 8%, Casual 5.4%

Kittenship Care is a cozy life-sim where you nurture, train, and play with an adorable kitten while preparing it for adoption. Personalize and upgrade your space to create the ideal home in a relaxing sandbox full of warmth, whiskers, and feel-good feline fun.

Why similar: Hobby Sim 45.6% ★, Job Simulator 23.4% ★, Simulation 14.9%, Casual 8.2%, Relaxing 6.9%

Start a tabletop game company in your bedroom workshop! Develop unique genres and themes, assemble the game boxes yourself, pay your bills, hire your friends, upgrade your workshop, and design even better games in this cozy management tycoon.

Why similar: Job Simulator 49.4% ★, Hobby Sim 20.1% ★, Cozy 14.5%, Simulation 9.4%, Casual 4.2%

Choose a different life to run a game company, and your business can spread across any game-related industries such as game development, engine development, game console development, etc., creating the best game company in your heart.

Why similar: Game Development 69.7% ★, Simulation 19.1%, Casual 8.1%, Indie 1.7%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Experience the life of a struggling artist.

Why similar: Hobby Sim 57% ★, Job Simulator 31.8% ★, Life Sim 4.9%, Simulation 4.5%, 2D 1.7%

Craft and sell charming postcards to your customers in a relaxing sandbox full of color and creativity. Carefully Stamped is a cozy job simulator where you are a postcard designer. Take on new orders, craft the cutest mail, write a wholesome note and collect stamps to send your postcards 🎟️✉️

Why similar: Hobby Sim 42.1% ★, Job Simulator 29.8% ★, Cozy 10.4%, Life Sim 4.1%, Simulation 3.9%

A cozy game about running your own little flower shop 💐 Place flower tiles, create charming bouquets and brighten your customers’ day. Decorate your shop, unlock new flowers and discover a variety of beautiful combinations.

Why similar: Hobby Sim 39.8% ★, Job Simulator 33.9% ★, Cozy 11.4%, Simulation 5.7%, Relaxing 4%

A complete tools suite for the Real Virtuality game engine powering Arma 3.

Why similar: Game Development 100% ★

Samples of assets for Arma 3 which provide a starting point for community members who want to create their own assets for the game. They cover a broad spectrum of topics, from scenario design to mod making.

Why similar: Game Development 100% ★

A relaxing metal detecting simulator where you manually sweep your detector, interpret realistic signals, and explore beautiful locations at your own pace. Dig up historical coins, relics, and forgotten curiosities, upgrade your gear, and build a personal collection.

Why similar: Hobby Sim 52.4% ★, Simulation 15.6%, Cozy 11.2%, Casual 7.8%, Relaxing 4.2%

Card Game Arena is a platform for creating, publishing, and playing digital card games. Design complete card games using visual tools, then share and play them online through a shared ecosystem built for fair and competitive play.

Why similar: Game Development 62.6% ★, Level Editor 20.2%, Simulation 8.6%, Indie 3.3%, Sandbox 2.7%

Marbleous! is a relaxing, creative marble racing game! Design custom tracks, choose your marbles, and race through vibrant, physics-driven challenges. Build unique circuits, customize your marbles, and share your creations with friends for endless fun!

Why similar: Hobby Sim 51.5% ★, Level Editor 15.3%, Simulation 9%, Cozy 7.6%, Relaxing 5.3%

Start your own toy car store! Open surprise boxes, expand your collection and start selling. A world of speed awaits you in your shop!

Why similar: Hobby Sim 53.4% ★, Job Simulator 31.5% ★, Simulation 6.2%, Life Sim 4%, Relaxing 4%

Roulette Simulator 2024 presents players with the greatest modern Roulette gambling simulation. Experience the highs and the lows in real time as you try to beat the roulette wheel during the intensity of each spin!

Why similar: Game Development 74.9% ★, Simulation 18.8%, Indie 5.1%, Singleplayer 1.2%

A tile-based Metroidvania maker! Design and share your worlds with others, or download another player's world and experience their creation!

Why similar: Game Development 51.2% ★, Level Editor 32.3%, Cartoony 4.9%, 2D Platformer 4.7%, Platformer 2.3%

In this free prologue, step into a world full of relaxing yard work. Complete the first three jobs where you'll use a variety of tools, such as a lawnmower, pressure washer, or leaf blower. But that's not all - there's so much more to do!

Why similar: Hobby Sim 55.7% ★, Job Simulator 23.5% ★, Simulation 10%, Casual 5.2%, Relaxing 4%

Bloomvale: Bouquets & Scents is a cozy 2D game where you grow flowers, craft beautiful bouquets, and blend fragrant perfumes for your customers. A relaxing experience focused on gentle progression, creativity, and cozy daily routines. 🌸🌿

Why similar: Hobby Sim 66.6% ★, Cozy 15.3%, Simulation 5.3%, Relaxing 4.1%, Casual 2.7%

Grow your kitchen step by step in a cozy and warm atmosphere! Prepare a variety of dishes for your adorable cat customers, open mini kitchens to try out new recipes, and keep up with the increasing pace easily with the help of your robots.😺🚚

Why similar: Job Simulator 46.8% ★, Cozy 18.7%, Simulation 14.1%, Casual 6.5%, Cartoony 5.6%

Do you want to manage your own candy brand? Compete with other candy brands around the world by selling different candies in your own built store. Reach more customers by customizing your store and improving your confectionery. Remember, more customers means more revenue!

Why similar: Job Simulator 52.8% ★, Hobby Sim 30.4% ★, Simulation 8.5%, Casual 3.3%, Colorful 1.9%

Platform Game Maker is exciting tool to make your dream Platform Game!

Why similar: Game Development 66.2% ★, Level Editor 15.8%, 2D Platformer 5.6%, Casual 5.1%, Platformer 4%

Step behind the grill, cook mouthwatering burgers and drinks, and experience the joy of growing your restaurant into the most popular spot in town, delighting every customer with a fast and tasty service. 🍔🍟

Why similar: Job Simulator 54.4% ★, Cozy 14.3%, Simulation 12.1%, Casual 6.3%, Cartoony 4.1%

Game-ready 3D worlds, built around your assets and your eye. Drop in the models you already have, say how the place should feel, and walk the complete landscape Thalyn resolves around them — terrain, water, paths, light and atmosphere as one. No code, no 3D skills. Export to Roblox and glTF.

Why similar: Game Development 47.1% ★, Level Editor 23.8%, Simulation 10.6%, Cozy 6.4%, Sandbox 4.9%

Flowers And Favours is a relaxing cozy florist sim. Run your own flower shop, experiment with a stunning variety of florals, and craft unique bouquets for your adorable customers. Your floral journey begins today!

Why similar: Job Simulator 46% ★, Cozy 19.7%, Simulation 9.9%, Relaxing 7.1%, Cartoony 3.9%

Ever dreamed of becoming an interior designer? Design cozy homes and get paid for it. Build and decorate charming interiors, unlock a wide variety of furniture, and create wholesome spaces filled with personality, furry friends, and perfect little details.

Why similar: Job Simulator 38.7% ★, Hobby Sim 29.5% ★, Cozy 14%, Simulation 6.8%, Casual 3.7%

Leave the city behind and start over as a handyman on a quiet island. Clean, paint, repair and restore abandoned spaces in this satisfying renovation simulator. Take on small jobs or full contracts and transform chaos into livable homes at your own pace.

Why similar: Job Simulator 64.8% ★, Simulation 18.4%, Casual 8%, Relaxing 3.9%, Indie 3.4%

Step into a cozy, first-person forge simulator where exploration and crafting go hand in hand. Discover rich mineral veins, master forgotten smithing techniques, and watch your humble workshop evolve as you craft fine wares and claim your place among the realm’s legendary artisans.

Why similar: Hobby Sim 50.9% ★, Job Simulator 37.6% ★, Simulation 6.8%, Sandbox 2.6%, Indie 1.4%

Hit the road in your very own ice cream truck! 🍦 Explore a cute neighborhood, park in the perfect spot, and serve adorable animal customers their dream sundaes. Scoop, drizzle, and top to perfection. Upgrade your cute truck, restock supplies, and create your own ice cream flavors!

Why similar: Job Simulator 58.5% ★, Cozy 18.4%, Simulation 9.3%, Casual 4.5%, Cartoony 4%

"Jiaozi & Shopkeeper" is a simulation game themed around cooking dumplings. You will become a dumpling shop owner, making dumplings, managing the shop, and improving your skills; you'll encounter friendly fellow shop owners and comfortably grow your business from a novice to a thriving business.

Why similar: Hobby Sim 44.3% ★, Cozy 18.5%, Job Simulator 14.6% ★, Simulation 6.4%, Relaxing 5.4%

"Embrace the Brilliance" is a game themed around gemstone settings. Expertly arrange diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and more to create beautiful jewelry. Up to 4 players supported!—immerse yourself quietly alone or enjoy the sparkle together with friends, the choice is yours.

Why similar: Hobby Sim 62% ★, Simulation 12.1%, Cozy 10.1%, Casual 6.6%, Indie 4.2%

Run your own sunny fruit orchard! 🍇 Grow, harvest, and package fresh produce, complete orders for friendly customers, and upgrade your farm with new crops, tools, and decorations. Collect all cute premium fruit stickers to show your customers the quality and care of your fancy produce.

Why similar: Hobby Sim 34.3% ★, Job Simulator 34% ★, Cozy 14.7%, Simulation 6.6%, Relaxing 4.6%

In Top Burger Shop, whip up delicious burgers to satisfy hungry customers in a vibrant, fast-paced environment! Manage your shop, unlock new ingredients, and navigate fun challenges across 180 levels. Are you ready to delight your patrons?

Why similar: Job Simulator 51.8% ★, Cozy 18.9%, Simulation 10.1%, Cartoony 5.4%, Funny 4.1%

Run the cutest little photo & print shop in town! 📸 Snap & Print is a cozy job simulator, where you take portraits, edit and restore pictures, and decorate shots with hats, flowers, stickers, and more. Upgrade your studio, unlock new props, and make every customer smile.

Why similar: Job Simulator 37.8% ★, Hobby Sim 35.1% ★, Cozy 12.3%, Simulation 4.8%, Relaxing 2.7%

Run a cozy boba shop 🧋 for bears, discover hidden drink and topping combos, decorate your space, prep ingredients through playful minigames, and meet new bear customers at your own pace. No timers, no pressure, just sweet drinks, curious experiments, and soft village moments.

Why similar: Job Simulator 57.3% ★, Cozy 19.2%, Simulation 8.4%, Casual 5.7%, Relaxing 2.8%

A relaxing first-person cleaning simulation where you use a pressure hose to wash dirt from houses, vehicles, and structures. Switch between different spray modes, move around the environment, and fully clean every object to progress through increasingly challenging levels.

Why similar: Job Simulator 62.4% ★, Simulation 12.2%, Relaxing 9.4%, Cartoony 5.4%, Casual 4.5%

Become a dressmaker! Choose fabric, cut out patterns, and sew them all together to satisfy (or sabotage!) townsfolk in this cozy crafting game inspired by real dressmaking.

Why similar: Job Simulator 56% ★, Cozy 16.9%, Simulation 9.7%, Life Sim 6%, Relaxing 5.1%

Preface is an immersive tech demo showcasing Melba, PLAYERUNKNOWN Productions' groundbreaking technology generating an Earth-scale world. In this project still in development, experience our machine learning agents creating a planet in real-time, directly on your GPU.

Why similar: Game Development 90.4% ★, Casual 9.6%

Start your own diecast store! Unbox surprise car packs, expand your collection, oin exciting races with customers on the tracks, and play online trading games. A world full of speed and excitement is waiting for you in your store!

Why similar: Hobby Sim 55.2% ★, Job Simulator 29.9% ★, Simulation 6.9%, Life Sim 4.2%, Casual 2.7%