- #1 Coffee Talk Tokyo
97% matchVery Positive90% of 556 reviews2026
Dev: Chorus Worldwide Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Coffee Talk Tokyo is the newest entry in the beloved series, set in a late-night café in Tokyo. Brew drinks, meet humans and yōkai, and experience heartfelt stories in a cozy, story-rich world.
Why similar: Narrative 23.9% ★, Cozy 18.7%, Dialogue Heavy 16.5%, Visual Novel 9.9%, Choices Matter 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the beloved late-night dialogue formula, moving the atmospheric storytelling and warm interactions to a new Japanese setting.
- #2 Coffee Talk
96% matchVery Positive95% of 12,615 reviews2020
Dev: Toge Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Coffee Talk is a coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator about listening to fantasy-inspired modern peoples’ problems, and helping them by serving up a warm drink or two.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 34.9%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Relaxing 13.3%, Choices Matter 11.6%, Story Rich 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the exact same cozy, dialogue-heavy narrative style where you serve warm drinks and listen to the personal stories of everyday patrons.
- #3 Tavern Talk - A Cozy Visual Novel
96% matchVery Positive89% of 1,765 reviews2024
Dev: Gentle Troll Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%
A cozy visual novel about running a tavern in a D&D-inspired fantasy! Gather rumors, serve magical drinks, and meet adventurers on a life-changing quest.
Why similar: Cozy 21.5%, Shop Keeper 19.9% ★, Dialogue Heavy 17.8%, Visual Novel 11.3%, Choices Matter 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Combines a comforting shop-running and crafting loop with intimate character-driven conversations akin to inKONBINI's regular customers.
- #4 Tiny Bookshop
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,823 reviews2025
Dev: neoludic gamesPub: Skystone Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Leave everything behind and open a tiny bookshop by the sea in this cozy narrative management game. Stock your tiny bookshop with different books and items, set up shop in scenic locations, and run your cozy second-hand bookshop while getting to know the locals.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 28.5% ★, Cozy 24.5%, Life Sim 15.8%, Relaxing 8.9%, Stylized 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a similarly relaxing, narrative-infused retail experience where managing your small store allows you to connect with the local community.
- #5 Retro Rewind - Video Store Simulator
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,582 reviews2026
Dev: Blood Pact Studios
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Manage your very own video store in the early 90s! Rent, sell, decorate and expand your business from the ground up and relive the golden ages of video rentals!
Why similar: Shop Keeper 41.9% ★, Immersive Sim 13.8%, Relaxing 10.4%, Simulation 8.5%, Retro 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the nostalgia of running a small neighborhood media shop, appealing to the retro atmosphere of inKONBINI's 1990s setting.
- #6 Wanderstop
94% matchVery Positive93% of 3,253 reviews2025
Dev: Ivy RoadPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
From the creator of The Stanley Parable and The Beginner’s Guide comes Wanderstop, a narrative-centric cozy game about change and tea.
Why similar: Narrative 27.6% ★, Cozy 23.3%, Life Sim 13.9%, Female Protagonist 7.2%, Simulation 7%
Why You'll Like It: Blends comforting management activities with a deep, character-driven story about slowing down and finding peace.
- #7 Wax Heads
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 604 reviews2026
Dev: Patattie GamesPub: Curve Games
Windows · Linux
Wax Heads is a cozy-punk narrative sim about working in a struggling record store. Chat to quirky customers with unique tastes, explore a handcrafted record collection, fall in love with bands (and their drama!), or just slack off with your colleagues - whatever gets everyone’s groove back!
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 32.8%, Narrative 25.8% ★, Stylized 12.4%, Visual Novel 10.3%, Story Rich 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: Centers on running a niche shop while diving heavily into dialogue-driven interactions with quirky local customers.
- #8 Super Mini Mart
92% matchVery Positive83% of 146 reviews2025
Dev: Blazing PandaPub: Poysky Productions
Windows
Super Mini Mart is your 100% fresh, 100% chill round-the-corner supermarket sim. Stock, supervise, manage and get to know your colorful clientele-to-be in this sweet, stress-free management game!
Why similar: Shop Keeper 27.6% ★, Cozy 18.8%, Dialogue Heavy 16.2%, Life Sim 12.1%, Relaxing 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a direct shop-keeping simulation focused on running a cozy, small-scale convenience business.
- #9 Monorail Stories
93% matchMostly Positive70% of 70 reviews2022
Dev: Stelex Software
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Monorail Stories is an adventure game focusing on extraordinary things happening to ordinary people. Board the monorail and experience a special story about humanity, friendships, and intertwined destinies manifesting during the everyday commute.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 20.9%, Life Sim 17.3%, Female Protagonist 12%, Choices Matter 10.7%, Third Person 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Emphasizes the same intimate, slice-of-life storytelling and female-protagonist perspective centered on everyday human connections.
- #10 Leafy Corner
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,711 reviews2026
Dev: Fireline Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Run a cute little plant shop in this cozy and relaxing game. Grow, sell, and care for a variety of real-life plants, help customers find their dream plants, complete orders, and customize your cozy shop just the way you like!
Why similar: Cozy 30.5%, Shop Keeper 25.8% ★, Life Sim 12.4%, Relaxing 11%, Simulation 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers a calm, simulation-heavy environment centered around managing a cozy shop space at your own pace.
- #11 Vending Dokan!: Kozy Kiosk
91% matchVery Positive90% of 161 reviews2025
Dev: Aftabi Games
Windows
Build a vending machine empire in this cozy idle sim! Manage staff, decorate locations, and watch your business thrive. Play actively or let it run passively in the background with relaxing music to enjoy while you work or unwind.
Why similar: Cozy 25%, Shop Keeper 21.9% ★, Life Sim 15.7%, Immersive Sim 11.1%, Relaxing 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Embraces a relaxing, low-stress retail simulation vibe that matches the cozy kiosk atmosphere of the seed game.
- #12 ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 10,926 reviews2026
Dev: MandragoraPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Run a quaint electronics repair shop in mid-2000s Tokyo. Grow your business by carefully restoring iconic video game consoles, cell phones, music players, and other nostalgic devices. Talk to customers, hear their stories, and see how your decisions impact both their lives and your shop.
Why similar: Cozy 28.5%, Shop Keeper 28.1% ★, Dialogue Heavy 16.3%, Relaxing 8.4%, Choices Matter 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features the same methodical, calming job-simulator gameplay loop that lets you focus on repetitive, satisfying tasks.
- #13 Night Rolls Cozy Store
89% matchVery Positive91% of 266 reviews2026
Dev: Polytale Games
Windows
Run a cozy late-night store. Prep fresh sushi and rolls, stock the shelves, and serve customers until dawn. A chill store management game where every night shift is yours to own.
Why similar: Life Sim 23.5%, Immersive Sim 19.5%, Stylized 14%, Third Person 13.8%, Simulation 12.6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on inventory management and relaxing storefront operations designed for players who love cozy shopkeeping.
- #14 Thrifty Business
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,381 reviews2026
Dev: Spellgarden Games
Windows · Mac
Run your very own thrift shop in this laid-back management sim! Sort through boxes to find hidden treasures and arrange nostalgic displays of clothes, antiques, toys & more. Befriend the regulars, help with their requests and expand your store into a hub for the local community!
Why similar: Shop Keeper 34.7% ★, Cozy 20.6%, Life Sim 16.5%, Relaxing 10.2%, Simulation 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a cute and casual shop-keeper simulation where you manage inventory and welcome friendly patrons.
- #15 Bookshop Simulator
87% matchVery Positive93% of 1,672 reviews2026
Dev: Blep Games
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Open your own bookshop! Order books, stock your shelves, and earn revenue. Use your profits to decorate, expand, and hire staff. Collect rare books that give powerful abilities. Adopt a cat to keep you and your customers company along the way!
Why similar: Shop Keeper 27.2% ★, Cozy 22.7%, Life Sim 15.6%, Immersive Sim 12.9%, Relaxing 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features relaxed shop management and customer interactions within a charming, small-business setting.
- #16 Game Store Chronicle
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 73 reviews2026
Dev: Imponix Game Studio
Windows · Linux
Run a video game store through decades of gaming history. Read demand, stock landmark releases, hire staff, set prices, and grow a tiny 1980s shop into a thriving gaming destination.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 32.2% ★, Immersive Sim 13.5%, 1990's 12.4%, Life Sim 11.2%, Retro 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Combines retail management and store simulation mechanics for players who enjoy organizing and running a niche storefront.
- #17 The Last Gas Station
85% matchVery Positive88% of 1,464 reviews2026
Dev: Alawar
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
In a world where electric cars reign supreme, you are now the owner of an old gas station out in the wilderness. Establish trade, develop your business and uncover the secret of this strange place in the compact gas station simulator.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 45.4% ★, Cozy 30.8%, Simulation 7.5%, Story Rich 6.9%, Adventure 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: Blends shop-keeping and cozy management mechanics with a small-town atmosphere and light mystery elements.
- #18 Whisper of the House
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 5,808 reviews2025
Dev: 元气弹工作室(GD Studio)
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Whisper of the House is a cozy game about organizing and decorating. You'll take on various tasks from the townspeople—helping them move, organize, and clean their spaces. In the process, your gentle touch might make a difference in their lives, and perhaps uncover some hidden stories...
Why similar: Cozy 34.5%, Life Sim 22.5%, Relaxing 17.1%, Story Rich 9.9%, Simulation 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the relaxing art of organizing and interacting with household objects in a quiet, cozy environment.
- #19 Packing Life
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 120 reviews2026
Dev: Aroko Game Studio
Windows · Linux
A cozy and satisfying puzzle-simulation game where you step into the role of a warehouse worker with a knack for perfectly organizing and packing orders. With charming visuals, relaxing gameplay, and a lighthearted story, experience the joy of transforming everyday tasks into a fulfilling adventure.
Why similar: Cozy 18.8%, Shop Keeper 18.1% ★, Relaxing 14%, Life Sim 12.1%, Female Protagonist 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers the same tactile, calming organizational gameplay found in unpacking items and arranging a cozy space.
- #20 Puni the Florist
84% matchVery Positive99% of 184 reviews2026
Dev: Earthquack Games
Windows · Mac
Puni the Florist is a cozy flower shop simulation game that highlights creative expressions. Manage the shop, design unique bouquets, and join Puni on a silly, wholesome, and relatable journey of self-discovery.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 27% ★, Cozy 23.8%, Life Sim 14.2%, Relaxing 9.4%, Female Protagonist 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers a wholesome, low-stress simulation experience centered around running a charming small-town shop.
- #21 Cozy Caravan
83% matchVery Positive94% of 1,450 reviews2026
Dev: 5 Lives Studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Grab your backpack and climb on in, it’s time to hit the road! Head out on a gentle journey in your reliable old caravan, crafting hearty meals, running market stalls and sharing goodies with local townsfolk. Spread kindness, share, and help prepare for the annual Whizz Bang Fair!
Why similar: Cozy 44.5%, Life Sim 20.1%, Story Rich 10.1%, Third Person 10%, Stylized 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Captures a warm, slow-paced lifestyle simulation where you travel and interact with friendly characters.
- #22 KuloNiku: Bowl Up!
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,582 reviews2026
Dev: Gambir StudioPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Prep your stations for a cozy cooking game with attitude! Prepare unique meals for quirky small-town locals, upgrade and customize your shop, compete in thrilling cooking battles to become top chef, and protect your family’s long-running restaurant alongside a cast of curious companions!
Why similar: Narrative 29.9% ★, Cozy 19.8%, Life Sim 14.8%, Immersive Sim 13.1%, Relaxing 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features cozy food-service simulation and management mechanics reminiscent of small-scale culinary shops.
- #23 Vending Machine Co.
82% matchVery Positive86% of 521 reviews2026
Dev: Rogue Duck Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Run your kawaii vending machine company! A relaxing sim where you manage, restock, and repair your vending machines across a charming Japanese city. Pick neighborhoods, stock up on snacks, set the perfect price, upgrade your machines. Enjoy lots of fun minigames along the way.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 42.1% ★, Cozy 32%, Relaxing 11.9%, Simulation 9.2%, Casual 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a casual, wholesome simulation experience focused on managing automated retail setups.
- #24 In Trusted Hands
82% matchMostly Positive74% of 141 reviews2026
Dev: HGISoftPub: Spaghetti Cat
Windows
Dive into the daily work of a cozy workshop in a big city, accompanied by relaxing atmospheric music. Manage client data, balance energy and stress, and make choices that shape the story and its outcome.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 27% ★, Cozy 22.8%, Dialogue Heavy 18.6%, Choices Matter 8.3%, Relaxing 8%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a relaxing, singleplayer job-simulation experience focused on careful management and task completion.
- #25 Organized Inside
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,154 reviews2025
Dev: Meox Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A slow-paced life simulation and tidying up game about a cat, passion, transformation and growth. Categorizing cluttered everyday household items, navigating ever-changing life experiences, while gradually uncovering the joys and meaning of life through methodical space organization.
Why similar: Life Sim 40.9%, Simulation 19.5%, Female Protagonist 11%, Casual 10.6%, Cozy 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the comforting organizational puzzle elements that appeal to fans of tidy, cozy game loops.
- #26 Blind Box Shop Simulator
81% matchVery Positive88% of 238 reviews2026
Dev: NovaraGames
Windows · Mac
Open your own blind box store in the anime city of Akihabara. Stock the shelves with the latest blind boxes, or unbox them to collect rare hidden editions. Create a trendy blind box shop that attracts customers and expands your business.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 47.4% ★, Life Sim 18.9%, Immersive Sim 14.7%, Simulation 10.6%, Casual 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on retail simulation and shop-keeping mechanics tailored for casual, low-stress management fans.
- #27 Dungeon Bodega Simulator
79% matchVery Positive98% of 358 reviews2026
Dev: Alien Fruit
Windows · Linux
Dungeon Bodega Simulator is a retro styled fantasy shop game where you can grow crops, brew potions, sell items and raise slimes as pets! Can you build up your bodega into a one stop adventuring shop while solving the mysteries of the dungeon beneath you?
Why similar: Shop Keeper 34% ★, Cozy 19%, Life Sim 12.3%, Immersive Sim 9.6%, Simulation 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: Takes the classic convenience store and shop-keeper management formula and gives it a whimsical twist.
- #28 The Plant Shop
78% matchVery Positive95% of 286 reviews2026
Dev: Tori
Windows · Mac · Linux
A cozy horror game where you craft plants for late-night customers while you manage a small plant shop. Expand your plant collection, upgrade your shop & grow your business.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 25.8% ★, Dialogue Heavy 16.6%, Immersive Sim 15.9%, Simulation 9.9%, 1990's 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Gives players a tranquil shop environment to manage, though with a uniquely unexpected thematic twist.
- #29 Beauty Store Simulator
79% matchVery Positive87% of 196 reviews2026
Dev: NovaraGamesPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac
Run your own beauty store in Beauty Store Simulator! Manage a variety of cosmetics, fashion items, jewelry, and more. Design your store, keep customers happy, and build a successful beauty empire. Can you become the ultimate beauty mogul?
Why similar: Shop Keeper 28% ★, Life Sim 21.7%, Immersive Sim 18.1%, Simulation 8.8%, Female Protagonist 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers an immersive shop-keeper simulation experience centered around managing a specialized retail space.
- #30 Discounty
78% matchVery Positive84% of 2,815 reviews2025
Dev: Crinkle Cut GamesPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Manage your own discount supermarket! Get caught up in small-town drama, organize and plan your shop's layout, and strike lucrative trade deals as you expand your secretive aunt's business empire. Selling more frozen fries will surely heal this broken community...right?
Why similar: Shop Keeper 42.7% ★, Life Sim 18.5%, Cozy 14.9%, Relaxing 7.9%, Simulation 7.4%
- #31 Konbini Cleanup
76% matchVery Positive94% of 189 reviews2026
Dev: Cleanup Crew!
Windows
Konbini Cleanup is a cozy organizing simulator where you sort 2,928 products in a messy konbini. Clean, learn abilities, and restore order in a calm and atmospheric environment.
Why similar: Simulation 31%, Immersive Sim 29.1%, Casual 17.5%, Relaxing 11.7%, 3D 9%
- #32 Closer the Distance
77% matchVery Positive90% of 297 reviews2024
Dev: Osmotic StudiosPub: Skybound Games
Windows
Closer the Distance is a slice-of-life sim that tells a deeply emotional story about the connections between family and friends in the face of tragedy. Unearth long kept secrets, repair strained relationships, and help your loved ones move on.
Why similar: Narrative 39.3% ★, Life Sim 17%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Choices Matter 9.1%, Story Rich 7.5%
- #33 Trash Goblin
76% matchVery Positive88% of 1,809 reviews2025
Dev: Spilt Milk Studios Ltd
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%
A wholesome, cosy shopkeeping game with no pressures, no stress, and endless good vibes! Uncover and clean trinkets then upcycle them to sell to endless colourful and quirky customers. Spend your savings to upgrade your shop, buy better tools, plus expand and customise your space.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 36.5% ★, Cozy 25.9%, Life Sim 16.5%, Relaxing 9.9%, Simulation 6.2%
- #34 Mineko's Night Market
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 368 reviews2023
Dev: Meowza GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Mineko’s Night Market is a narrative-driven, social simulation adventure game that celebrates Japanese culture and invites players to craft whimsical items, eat delicious snacks, and ultimately enjoy all the cats.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.2%, Simulation 18.1%, Story Rich 15.9%, Relaxing 13.4%, Adventure 9.3%
- #35 Farming & Supermarket Simulator
74% matchVery Positive79% of 896 reviews2025
Dev: EY08 Games
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Embark on a relaxing yet challenging journey to manage your own supermarket. Grow organic crops, care for your animals, and sell products to your customers. Build and expand your shelves. Can you transform your supermarket into an empire?
Why similar: Shop Keeper 30.5% ★, Cozy 21.5%, Life Sim 13.2%, Immersive Sim 12.7%, Relaxing 8.2%
- #36 Teddy's Haven
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,007 reviews2025
Dev: Teddy Bear Games LLC
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Teddy’s Haven is a cozy shop sim filled with magic and charm. Sell over 400 items, decorate with 250+ decorations, and create the shop of your dreams. Meet mythical creatures, level up your skills, harvest the land, and uncover the peaceful wonders of life on Ursa.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 35.9% ★, Cozy 25.5%, Life Sim 16.7%, Relaxing 10%, Simulation 6.8%
- #37 Pieces of the Past
74% matchMostly Positive70% of 117 reviews2025
Dev: 9HP StudiosPub: Catoptric Games
Windows
'Pieces of the Past' is a cute, sentimental adventure where you restore family keepsakes to uncover touching stories. Blend puzzle-solving with the joy of preserving memories in this delightful journey!
Why similar: Shop Keeper 21.2% ★, Cozy 18.5%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Relaxing 12.2%, Simulation 8.1%
- #38 Cat Cafe Manager
75% matchVery Positive88% of 3,214 reviews2022
Dev: Roost GamesPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Travel to the sleepy village of Caterwaul Way and rebuild your grandmother's cat cafe. Renovate your restaurant, befriend the local cats and townsfolk, forge lasting friendships, unravel catty mysteries, and build a home for dozens of unique felines!
Why similar: Shop Keeper 34.8% ★, Cozy 25.8%, Life Sim 16.2%, Relaxing 8.6%, Simulation 6.9%
- #39 Hanako's Flower Shop
73% matchVery Positive100% of 102 reviews2025
Dev: FantaJI Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Hanako’s Flower Shop is a heartfelt visual novel where you run a flower shop, crafting bouquets using the language of flowers. Listen to customers’ stories, shape Hanako’s journey through choices, and navigate her struggle to honor her grandpa’s legacy while discovering her own path.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 25.2%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Choices Matter 13.8%, Relaxing 12%
- #40 Wayward Strand
75% matchVery Positive94% of 109 reviews2022
Dev: ghost pattern
Windows
Wayward Strand is a heartfelt story told in a curious way. Hop aboard an airborne hospital and meet its fully-voiced cast of eclectic characters. As time passes for everyone on board, explore the interwoven lives of the patients and staff; discover something new on each and every playthrough.
Why similar: Narrative 22.2% ★, Cozy 16.5%, Dialogue Heavy 15.4%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Choices Matter 8.4%
- #41 Undusted: Letters from the Past
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,937 reviews2025
Dev: 5minlab Corp.Pub: Toge Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Undusted: Letters from the Past is a casual game in which you clean and restore dirty items. What is her story as she returns to a long-neglected house? Enjoy the satisfying audiovisuals featuring sensually designed sounds and graphics.
Why similar: Cozy 31.8%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Relaxing 12.4%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Story Rich 8.9%
- #42 Console Shop Simulator
71% matchVery Positive92% of 531 reviews2025
Dev: Lance Games
Windows
Become the owner of a game store! Organize shelves, repair CDs, negotiate profits, promote your store via live stream, and increase customer satisfaction.
Why similar: Life Sim 28.8%, Immersive Sim 28.3%, Simulation 16%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Casual 8.4%
- #43 Midnight Ramen
71% matchVery Positive96% of 411 reviews2024
Dev: Cointinue Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
In Midnight Ramen, you play as the owner of a late-night ramen stand and his apprentice. You interact with your customers, listen to their troubles, and help them out whenever you can. But as the bowls of ramen are cooked and served, troubles are beginning to brew in your own life as well...
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 32.3%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Immersive Sim 16%, Story Rich 10.7%, Relaxing 10.7%
- #44 Cats & Cups
69% matchVery Positive90% of 1,240 reviews2025
Dev: Rogue Duck Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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: Shop Keeper 34.4% ★, Cozy 24.7%, Life Sim 13%, Immersive Sim 11.5%, Simulation 6.8%
- #45 Convenience Stories
72% matchVery Positive92% of 304 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Customize your own store with a wide variety of products and business goals.
Why similar: Life Sim 36.7%, Simulation 32.1%, Casual 15.2%, Retro 13.8%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #46 Meowjiro
72% matchVery Positive93% of 871 reviews2022
Dev: 02GAMES
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 48.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Experience a part-time job at a convenience store, make money to buy more food for your cat. "Diz iz an honor te work fur meh~ Feed meh! Hooman! Bring meh home!"
Why similar: Life Sim 43.1%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Relaxing 15.3%, Simulation 12.1%, Casual 10.6%
- #47 Checkout: Cashier Simulator
70% matchVery Positive94% of 192 reviews2025
Dev: Nessie Games
Windows
Step into the shoes of a supermarket cashier in this cute point-and-click game. Scan and bag over 300 unique products to earn as many points as you can before your shift ends! Between shifts, unwind by getting to know a cast of quirky coworkers.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 33.8%, Life Sim 28.7%, Relaxing 16.6%, Simulation 11.8%, Casual 6.4%
- #48 Crown Delights Deli
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 83 reviews2022
Dev: baconeggandcheese
Windows · Mac
Crown Delights Deli is a visual novel with multiple dialect/language choices. As the cashier at a Brooklyn bodega, choose to talk in English, AAVE, or Spanish to a diverse cast of characters as you try to maintain a five-star rating for your boss.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 28.2%, Life Sim 21.5%, Visual Novel 16%, Choices Matter 12.7%, Story Rich 8.3%
- #49 Therapy Simulator
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 76 reviews2025
Dev: Jemboy
Windows
Step into the chair of a therapist in Therapy Simulator! Guide your patients through emotional journeys with branching dialogue choices. Balance humor, humanity, and the chaos of therapy!
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 22.7%, Immersive Sim 20.1%, Life Sim 17.7%, Choices Matter 13.8%, Story Rich 9.7%
- #50 Midori no Kaori
68% matchVery Positive95% of 499 reviews2025
Dev: TheLaba
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Welcome to Midori no Kaori, a relaxing cozy game that allows you to create your own Japanese shop and manage customers. There are no winners or losers here, just unleash your creativity and enjoy a unique experience.
Why similar: Visual Novel 43.2%, Relaxing 39.9%, 3D 16.9%
- #51 A Storied Life: Tabitha
69% matchVery Positive81% of 80 reviews2026
Dev: Lab42Pub: Secret Mode
Windows · Mac
A wholesome narrative puzzle game about the objects we leave behind and the stories they tell. Complete a loved one's damaged memoirs by exploring their home and packing away their things.
Why similar: Cozy 40.4%, Relaxing 16.3%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Choices Matter 12.1%, Story Rich 11.2%
- #52 STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar
67% matchVery Positive94% of 4,088 reviews2025
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 18.5 hrsMean: 49.2 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: Cozy 37.5%, Life Sim 29.8%, Relaxing 14.9%, Simulation 10.6%, Casual 4.9%
- #53 Simpler Times
70% matchVery Positive92% of 149 reviews2024
Dev: StoneskipPub: iam8bit Presents
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Simpler Times is an experiential, interactive meditation that rewards patience and attention with poignant moments that can be replayed like a favorite song.
Why similar: Life Sim 27.2%, Cozy 22.8%, Female Protagonist 18.9%, Relaxing 14.8%, Story Rich 10.1%
- #54 Gacha Capsule Shop Simulator - Akihabara
68% matchVery Positive81% of 449 reviews2026
Dev: UGC90
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%
What's it like to open a shop in Akihabara? Sourcing, displaying, hiring(Staff & Robots), setting your own prices. From a little shop to a legendary otaku shop filled with rare figures. Conquer Akihabara with your gacha business skills. (and sometimes physical means too)!
Why similar: Shop Keeper 24.3% ★, Life Sim 22.9%, Simulation 14.3%, Cozy 12.6%, Immersive Sim 7.5%
- #55 Chinese Street Food Legend
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 647 reviews2026
Dev: HoHo Game StudioPub: SoloGame
Windows
A heartfelt game where you run a night market stall, cooking kaolengmian (grilled cold noodles). Customers come and go, stopping by to chat and share bits of their lives, joys, frustrations, and everyday struggles. At this little stall, you cook, listen, and keep living an ordinary person’s life.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 25.1% ★, Narrative 21.6% ★, Cozy 14%, Life Sim 11.5%, Visual Novel 8.6%
- #56 Kemono Teatime
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,729 reviews2025
Dev: Studio Lalala
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Relax in the world of Kemono Teatime, where animal ears are a normal part of everyday life. Here in Melodius, you can whip up whatever blends of tea you desire in your favorite cafe as you play through an adorable story. Come now and live out your bestest and cutest life—down to the last drop.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 22.9%, Immersive Sim 18.9%, Visual Novel 18.4%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Simulation 11.6%
- #57 Beauty Store Simulator - Prologue
68% matchVery Positive82% of 91 reviews2026
Dev: NovaraGamesPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac
Run your own beauty store in Beauty Store Simulator! Manage a variety of cosmetics, fashion items, jewelry, and more. Design your store, keep customers happy, and build a successful beauty empire. Can you become the ultimate beauty mogul?
Why similar: Shop Keeper 45.5% ★, Life Sim 19.9%, Immersive Sim 10.6%, Simulation 9.9%, Casual 5.4%
- #58 Tailside: Cozy Cafe Sim
67% matchVery Positive96% of 280 reviews2026
Dev: Coffee Beans Dev
Windows
Run your own cozy café in Tailside! Brew coffee, decorate your café, and follow small stories in the daily newspaper. Progress through days and levels to unlock new items, skills, villagers, and creature visitors.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 33.1% ★, Cozy 25.3%, Life Sim 17.1%, Relaxing 10.1%, Simulation 6.6%
- #59 Strange Antiquities
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,572 reviews2025
Dev: Bad VikingPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Become the custodian of a store dealing in occult antiquities. Explore the quaint and gloomy town of Undermere, where strange goings-on and dark mysteries abound. Find and identify arcane artefacts, use your collection to aid the townsfolk with their unusual problems — and remember to pet your cat!
Why similar: Cozy 38.9%, Choices Matter 16%, Relaxing 14.9%, Story Rich 11.5%, Simulation 10.3%
- #60 Lake
69% matchVery Positive87% of 5,919 reviews2021
Dev: GamiousPub: Whitethorn Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
It's 1986 - Meredith Weiss takes a break from her career in the big city to deliver mail in her hometown. How will she experience two weeks in beautiful Providence Oaks, with its iconic lake and quirky community? And what will she do next? It's up to you.
Why similar: Cozy 31.6%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Relaxing 15%, Choices Matter 13%, Story Rich 10.8%
