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

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"Create the games you want, at the time you want, and live doing only what you love." In this realistic life simulation game, an independent game developer dreams of such a life, struggling with money and time while paying taxes until death. Whether this life is happy or truly lonely, you decide.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: 2026
Developer: kan.kikuchi
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation
Platforms: Windows, Mac

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    97% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Gatatruko Studio
    Windows · Linux

    Play as an aspiring software developer in a world dominated by soul-sucking corporations. Will you achieve your goals and build a career in the software industry, or will burnout crush you first?

    Why similar: Time Management 17.5%, Life Sim 17.4%, Programming 11.2%, Dark Humor 9.4%, Resource Management 8.9%

  2. #2 Casino Management Simulator
    96% matchMixed65% of 26 reviews2025
    Dev: BroxStudios
    Windows

    Manage and grow your own casino. Hire staff, place slot machines and table games, control finances, and design your layout. Watch NPCs buy chips, play, and cash out as you expand your casino into a profitable business.

    Why similar: Job Simulator 33%, Life Sim 17.1%, Gambling 15.6%, Immersive Sim 8.5%, Resource Management 7.7%

  3. #3 The Games You Make
    95% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Jumpy Bit
    Windows · Linux

    “Quit your job, take out a loan and make a top seller game” sounded like a great idea two months ago. Now, you’re chasing bizarre bugs, combining features that should never go together, and striving to capture that mysterious thing called “fun”. Every decision is yours—and so are the consequences.

    Why similar: Game Development 33.4%, Programming 16.5%, Time Management 15.8%, Life Sim 14.8%, Immersive Sim 8.5%

  4. #4 DevLife
    96% matchMixed64% of 66 reviews2020
    Dev: Roman StudioPub: Mesote Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    In DevLife you start your career just before hitting 18. It's up to you to choose who you want to be - a graphic designer or maybe a programmer? Will it be a Website design or Mobile Applications? It is up to you to decide! And what if you chose wrong? Well... You will have to live with that!

    Why similar: Game Development 31.2%, Programming 17.7%, Time Management 17.3%, Life Sim 14.7%, Resource Management 8.9%

  5. #5 我16岁辍学做游戏!
    94% matchMixed46% of 52 reviews2023
    Dev: 好好回去读书
    Windows

    《我16岁辍学做游戏!》是一款双结局的游戏开发模拟游戏。讲述一位16岁学生在辍学游戏开发和正常上学导致的不同结局。 制作目的是为了给对独立游戏行业一无所知的人指引一条正确的道路。

    Why similar: Game Development 38.3%, Life Sim 18.3%, Time Management 12.6%, Resource Management 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%

  6. #6 Casino Simulator 2024
    94% matchMostly Positive73% of 128 reviews2025
    Dev: METAGAR
    Windows

    Casino Simulator: Build, manage, and expand your own casino from scratch. Hire staff, design your casino, and delight customers by offering the most popular games. Enjoy the thrill of the casino experience!

    Why similar: Job Simulator 25.7%, Gambling 22.1%, Life Sim 13.3%, Time Management 11%, Resource Management 8.2%

  7. #7 Gokai Awesome Simulator +
    93% match9 user reviews80% of 9 reviews2024
    Dev: Gokai
    Windows

    Gokai Awesome Simulator + is a premium version of Gokai Awesome Simulator (now known as Gokai Awesome Simulator Lite) with tons of new content than the original!

    Why similar: Game Development 44.2%, Time Management 28.6%, Gambling 16.3%, Simulation 6.1%, 2D 4.3%

  8. #8 Game Company Simulator
    92% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Lonely Gamer
    Windows

    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 40.7%, Job Simulator 23.3%, Dark Humor 11.5%, Simulation 5.4%, Management 5.2%

  9. #9 Son Of A Dealer
    91% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: EFAL GAMES
    Windows

    Turn forgotten treasures into a thriving business in this narrative-driven second-hand shop simulator. Haggle for the best prices, uncover the stories behind every item, and build deep relationships with the townsfolk. Your choices shape not just your shop, but your life.

    Why similar: Job Simulator 31.9%, Time Management 16.3%, Life Sim 16%, Gambling 11.6%, Immersive Sim 7.3%

  10. #10 Coffie Simulator
    90% matchVery Positive95% of 73 reviews2026
    Dev: SakneDevPub: PlayWay S.A.
    Windows

    Coffie Simulator is a coffee simulator game. Run your own café, serve 500+ unique customers, and master the art of coffee-making! Customize, upgrade, and manage your shop while handling orders with precision. Every choice matters—your reputation shapes the experience. Can you succeed?

    Why similar: Job Simulator 24.9%, Time Management 19.8%, Life Sim 16.8%, Resource Management 9%, Immersive Sim 8.9%

  11. #11 Star of Games
    91% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Velo GamesPub: Infini Fun
    Windows

    Ever dreamed of creating a genre-defining masterpiece? Star of Games is a next-gen simulation management game centered on game dev. You'll act as an aspiring developer, starting from a humble garage startup and embarking on a glorious journey—from recreating classics to forging your own legends.

    Why similar: Game Development 41.8%, Life Sim 14.8%, Programming 11.2%, Simulation 7.5%, Resource Management 7.3%

  12. #12 Code Tycoon
    89% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Mennen Online Inh. Hendrik Mennen
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Start in 1980 in your garage and build your software empire. Unlock languages from BASIC to Python, develop projects, hire programmers and upgrade your office. Survive deadlines, bugs and demanding clients in this tycoon simulation.

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  13. #13 Delive R us
    89% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: Cyanimations LLC
    Windows

    Delivery Driver Job simulator, that blends fast-paced gameplay with life management mechanics. Accept or decline jobs through your in-game phone, then hop on your moped to navigate the city streets, collect grocery items, and race to make timely deliveries.

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  14. #14 12 MONTHS TO LAUNCH – 🎲 PRODUCER'S GAMBLE
    88% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2026
    Dev: BroBroStudio
    Windows

    A lighthearted resource-management game of running an indie game studio! Play as a first-time indie game producer, making critical decisions for your team's future while balancing quality against viral appeal. Will you become a laughingstock among players, or a shining star in the industry?

    Why similar: Game Development 36.9%, Time Management 20.5%, Dark Humor 12.9%, Resource Management 12.1%, Cute 4.9%

  15. #15 Transport Simulator
    87% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Koko Game Studio
    Windows

    Turn a small courier shop into a massive transport company. Hire new employees and purchase new vehicles. Negotiate different product licenses and build the most profitable system based on your strategy.

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  16. #16 Long Live My Lady! 🍻 Tavern Simulator
    86% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2026
    Dev: sudo eat cake
    Windows

    A lone gnome, a sleeping princess and a sea of beer. Take care of your mistress by becoming the manager of the only tavern in the entire Dungeon!

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  17. #17 Police Station Simulator
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Ragged GamesPub: PlayWay S.A.
    Windows

    You’re in charge of a run-down police station. Will you manage to restore it to its former glory? Arm yourself with some coffee and donuts, because there's a lot of renovation and micro-management work to do!

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  18. #18 86'd
    84% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
    Dev: Hearthside Games
    Windows

    Order Up, Chef! Grow a ragtag goblin kitchen crew and cook disgusting dishes for detestable diners, where mistakes don't just cost time, they cost a goblin's life! Can you keep your crew from getting 86'd?

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  19. #19 Paver Simulator
    85% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: FreeMind S.A.
    Windows

    Design and craft stunning pavements with precision and style. Choose from various materials, earn money, and build your reputation as a master paver. Are you ready to pave your way to the top? Test your creativity skills and create a masterpiece in Paver Simulator!

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    83% matchVery Positive89% of 568 reviews2025
    Dev: RAKTWO GamesPub: steelbox Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Ultimate Theater Simulator is a first-person cinema management game where you screen movies, serve snacks, hire staff, handle chaos, and grow your dream theater from the ground up.

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  21. #21 Cinemaster Cinema Simulator
    84% matchMostly Negative36% of 169 reviews2025
    Dev: Overload Games
    Windows

    Run your own cinema! Set showtimes, print tickets, buy new films, pop popcorn, upgrade and clean theaters. Vending machines, staffs, upgrades, and much more are coming soon!

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  22. #22 Midnight Ramen Shop
    82% matchPositive96% of 25 reviews2026
    Dev: SilentKeep
    Windows

    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: Job Simulator 31.9%, Life Sim 21%, Time Management 15.9%, Immersive Sim 9.1%, Simulation 5.1%

  23. #23 Postman Simulator
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Blackbird Studios
    Windows

    Become the postman of a small, isolated town in Postman Simulator. Manage mail sorting and delivery in a calming experience, enhanced by a touch of mystery.

    Why similar: Job Simulator 37.9%, Time Management 20.3%, Life Sim 19.6%, Immersive Sim 8.9%, Management 7.7%

  24. #24 Food Processing Simulator
    80% matchVery Positive89% of 294 reviews2026
    Dev: Bewolba Studios
    Windows

    Build and manage your own food processing factory. Automate production with machines, work together with skilled employees to keep operations running smoothly, expand your facility, and keep inventory under control as you grow from a small workshop into a large scale production facility.

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  25. #25 Physio
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Sokatoha
    Windows

    Play as a physionomist in a fractured society undergoing multiple crises. Face the dangers of nightlife, take on increasingly risky contracts, build a solid reputation with clubs, and buy equipment to secure a better future.

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  26. #26 Art Gallery Simulator
    79% matchNo user reviews2028
    Dev: Kibbles
    Windows

    Enjoy a side of art with a serving of business building! Go rags to riches! Start by fixing up an art gallery in the slums and work your way up in the world. Sell thousands of unique pieces of art and eventually open up your very own art museum in the high class downtown commercial district!

    Why similar: Job Simulator 44.7%, Life Sim 17.5%, Time Management 12.6%, Simulation 9.6%, Immersive Sim 8.4%

  27. #27 Publish! A Game About Making Games
    78% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: AlterStaff Inc.
    Windows · Mac

    In this game, you can actually make real games.. literally! As the sole Game Designer you are the last hope for a failing company. Your mission: develop the ultimate game titles by stitching together absurd genres under your boss’s crazy demands. Get your game onto STIM before your Sanity hits zero!

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  28. #28 Restaurant Owner: Prologue
    78% matchMixed60% of 108 reviews2024
    Dev: Workaround GamesPub: CreativeForge Games
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 21%

    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!

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  29. #29 Legend of Homebody
    81% matchVery Positive83% of 451 reviews2021
    Dev: 疯王子Pub: CrazyPrince
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    The simple game of a shut-in learning from home and earn money. (The game is purely fictional, do not try this out in reality. This is a somewhat serious and heavy game, so don't be fooled by appearances.)

    Why similar: Game Development 29.1%, Life Sim 18.7%, Time Management 18.5%, Dark Humor 9.3%, Immersive Sim 7.7%

  30. #30 Good Pizza, Great Pizza - Cooking Simulator Game
    79% matchVery Positive88% of 6,578 reviews2023
    Dev: TapBlaze
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Ready to settle in with a soothing shift behind the counter? Feel the dough, hear the quiet crackle of the oven, and serve warm slices to grateful guests. Good Pizza, Great Pizza is the cozy, asmr-friendly escape you didn’t know you kneaded.

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  31. #31 Fish Shop Simulator
    77% matchMixed62% of 45 reviews2025
    Dev: Lazy Turtle Games
    Windows

    Run your own aquarium shop in a cozy New York neighborhood. Buy and sell fish, aquariums, and decorations to friendly customers. Create beautifully decorated tanks and make a profit by selling them!

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  32. #32 Midnight Mazesoba
    76% matchMostly Positive79% of 43 reviews2025
    Dev: MagiStone Games
    Windows

    Midnight Mazesoba is a bite-sized atmospheric horror-cooking sim where you run a cozy ramen stall, serving warm bowls of mazesoba amid creeping shadows. Upgrade your shop, get to know your customers, and uncover the fate of the other late-night food carts.

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  33. #33 GameMaker 25th Anniversary
    77% matchMostly Positive71% of 51 reviews2024
    Dev: YoYo Games Ltd.
    Windows · Mac

    Join us in celebrating twenty five years of GameMaker with GameMaker 25th Anniversary! A fun look at the process behind creating the world's greatest 2D Game Engine! Manage your development house, keep your employees happy, and squash bugs as they come up!

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  34. #34 Freelancer Simulator
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Aras Okatan
    Windows

    You earn money by doing various kinds of work that you receive as a "Freelance" over the computer. With the money you earn, you can customize the house, improve yourself, have fun and more.

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  35. #35 Hotel Manager Simulator
    74% matchMostly Positive75% of 40 reviews2026
    Dev: Black Sea Studios
    Windows

    Build and run your own hotel from the ground up. Manage guests, design rooms, hire staff and upgrade floors. Set competitive prices for rooms and turn the tiny 1-floor building into a thriving 100-story luxury hotel.

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  36. #36 GameOn!
    75% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Plum Multimedia
    Windows

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  37. #37 Casino Tycoon
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: GoodSleepGamesPub: Stacked Games
    Windows

    Run your own casino. Count money, tamper with slots, hire staff and crooked dealers. Buy new machines, tables, security cameras, and hire bodyguards to protect your interests.

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  38. #38 Roulette Simulator 2024
    76% matchMixed55% of 11 reviews2023
    Dev: FlagmanJeremy
    Windows

    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!

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  39. #39 Grimchester Needs A Doctor
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: bit47
    Windows

    The city of Grimchester is looking for doctors. In this atmospheric job simulator, read patients' conditions, diagnose their diseases and prescribe accordingly. Manage your relationships with unions and build your reputation in the city, all the while managing your finances.

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    73% matchVery Positive95% of 174 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: Job Simulator 37.2%, Life Sim 21.6%, Time Management 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Cute 6.7%

  41. #41 Definitely A Unicorn
    72% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: DAU.game
    Windows · Mac

    A co-op startup management sim where you make hard decisions, argue over priorities, manage chaos, and deal with deadlines, burnout, investors, and constant pressure. Failure is expected — and every disaster is wrapped in satire and dark humor.

    Why similar: Game Development 29.3%, Time Management 16.7%, Life Sim 16%, Dark Humor 13%, Immersive Sim 7.9%

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    71% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: DogHockGames
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
    Dev: Kariya_Zucchini
    Windows

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  45. #45 Author Sim
    71% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: EssyTheSlug
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    Have you ever dreamed of becoming a world-renowned author? Now's your chance! Study masterpieces from other authors, craft breathtaking stories, and maintain a public profile in pursuit of your dream.

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  46. #46 Apes Ticker
    70% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: Studio Cheers
    Windows

    Apes Ticker is a real-feel simulation game built on virtual data inspired by the atmosphere of historical markets. Experience the ups and downs of market fluctuations firsthand and enjoy crafting your own investment strategies.

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  47. #47 Gift Drop Machine: Life Simulator
    69% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2026
    Dev: PEGAX Studios
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    Survive in an accelerated life simulation by collecting gifts dropped from vending machines, and compete to become the richest person in the world. Sell or use the gifts. Maintain your hunger and energy balance, earn interest, and buy houses and cars. Resist inflation. Invest in cryptocurrency.

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    73% matchVery Positive84% of 197 reviews2022
    Dev: Ryan SaundersPub: One Man Media
    Windows

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  49. #49 Game Dev Story
    72% matchVery Positive91% of 1,391 reviews2022
    Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 22.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Work hard and you may reach the top of the video game industry!

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  50. #50 Phone Flipper Simulator
    69% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Deep Luck GamePub: Studio of The Hawk
    Windows

    Run a second-hand phone shop, climb from slums to the top. Honest trade or dark paths? Convince customers, invest, take risks. Loan sharks, gambling, luxury stores... Every choice leads to a different ending.

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  51. #51 Shop Manager Simulator
    70% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2024
    Dev: Next Dimension Lab
    Windows

    Take charge of your own retail outlet. Stack shelves with products, hire staff, set prices, appease the customers, manage suppliers, expand your space. Grow from a little store into a massive supermarket.

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  52. #52 Business Simulator 2026
    67% matchMostly Positive79% of 170 reviews2025
    Dev: HOGO Games
    Windows

    In Business Simulator 2026, you start with a small capital and aim to build a business empire in the city by deciding which business to start in which shop and deciding the prices. Business Simulator 2026 is a business simulation that will test your business acumen and strategic planning skills.

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  53. #53 Let's Build a Dungeon
    69% matchNo user reviews2026
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    67% matchVery Positive83% of 87 reviews2026
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  55. #55 Fix and Clerk
    68% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Soulten
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    You work for a device company and your job is to verify paperwork of customers before handing their repaired device to them. Check, interrogate and confirm their identity. Beware of scammers in disguise coming to claim devices that are not theirs.

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  56. #56 New Game+ - Game Store Simulator
    67% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: A Lone Dev
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    Relive the golden age of gaming, one console generation at a time. Run a game store through five eras of console wars, midnight launches and the communities that made game stores matter. Before it all went digital, it started behind a counter.

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  57. #57 Cubicle Cats
    66% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Survive the 9-to-5 as a corporate cat! Sort emails, master rhythm-based meetings, fix printer jams, and make strategic decisions in this humorous 8-bit office simulator. Complete mini-games to earn promotions!

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  58. #58 I Wanna Be A Game Dev!
    67% matchVery Positive95% of 218 reviews2024
    Dev: Lyko Studio
    Windows · Mac

    Live out your school days as you navigate the rocky world of game development! Can you make an amazing game, or will something get in the way?

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  59. #59 Beff Jezos Simulator
    66% matchMostly Positive72% of 394 reviews2025
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    Windows

    Build Your Online Empire! Create and manage your store in Beff Jezos Simulator. Customize your shop, source products, set prices, hire employees and grow your business. Face realistic challenges with addictive gameplay, perfect for all gamers. Don’t forget to ask yourself—what would Beff Jezos do?

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  60. #60 Slash Cash
    65% match9 user reviews33% of 9 reviews2026
    Dev: AnythingGames
    Windows

    A turn-based simulation game, where you manage a game development company. You can choose to run the company honestly and diligently or resort to some unconventional methods.

    Why similar: Game Development 40.9%, Dark Humor 13%, Resource Management 11.9%, Life Sim 11.5%, Immersive Sim 8.6%

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