Games Like Mascareri: Mask Making Simulator

A calm, story-driven simulator where every crafted part matters. Run your tiny workshop, meet other robots, and discover how even the smallest detail can change a life in this forgotten city of machines.

Why similar: Shop Keeper 30.6% ★, Interactive Fiction 16.5%, Simulation 16.3%, Visual Novel 15%, Crafting 6%

Serve Hot Chocolate to a cast of sapphic mythological monster girls, as you explore a mysterious snowclad arctic town!

Why similar: Shop Keeper 36.1% ★, Interactive Fiction 19.9%, Visual Novel 13.1%, Simulation 11%, LGBTQ+ 10.9%

Bearly Baking is a cooking and relationship-building game where you play as a bear running an inn to feed animals for hibernation. You cook bread and muffins in small mini-games, and based on the quality, you build better relationships with your patrons and learn more about their stories.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21%, Simulation 19.3%, Immersive Sim 13.3%, Visual Novel 13%, Casual 7.6%

Manage your own shop, buy and sell products, negotiate with customers, and grow your business by balancing risk, trust, and profit. At the same time, uncover the truth behind your father's disappearance.

Why similar: Shop Keeper 39% ★, Immersive Sim 18.9%, Visual Novel 17.7%, Simulation 17.1%, Casual 5%

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: Shop Keeper 17.8% ★, Interactive Fiction 15.3%, Cozy 13.4%, Visual Novel 12.3%, LGBTQ+ 11.5%

In a postwar world where even memories can be used as collateral, you become the owner of a small pawnshop. Speak with customers, judge the value of their memories and belongings, and over 30 days of running the shop, uncover forgotten truths and the story of the protagonist.

Why similar: Shop Keeper 47.8% ★, Simulation 23.2%, Interactive Fiction 15.5%, Choices Matter 6.6%, Relaxing 6.5%

Infusion is a cozy, narrative-focused, coffee-making sim with branching storylines that takes place in a fantasy world full of magic and intrigue. Make different types of coffee, get to know your patrons, help them solve their dilemmas and become the best barista the Cordara has ever seen!

Why similar: Shop Keeper 35.4% ★, Interactive Fiction 23.4%, Simulation 21.9%, Casual 8.7%, Cute 4.8%

A bite-sized visual novel about going on dates with some absolutely disastrous goblins.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.6%, Immersive Sim 15.9%, Visual Novel 15.5%, LGBTQ+ 14.2%, Simulation 13%

Brew coffee in wartime Kyiv in this cozy and narrative-heavy coffee brewing simulator. Master tactile coffee brewing technics and become a quiet refuge for people carrying both ordinary worries and painful stories.

Why similar: Shop Keeper 36.7% ★, Immersive Sim 20.3%, Hand-drawn 10.1%, Casual 9.4%, Simulation 7.1%

Make a new start in a dying city. Repair arcane cyberpunk items, befriend odd and intriguing characters, and make choices to shape the world around you, all from the warmth of your workbench.

Why similar: Shop Keeper 28.2% ★, Interactive Fiction 18.9%, Cozy 12%, Simulation 10.1%, Visual Novel 9.3%

A character focused, flower shop, dating sim where YOUR choices shape the town's future.

Why similar: Shop Keeper 27.9% ★, Interactive Fiction 15%, Immersive Sim 11.3%, LGBTQ+ 11.1%, Visual Novel 10.2%

A fantasy curse-casting adventure. Make curses that can only be undone by true love's kiss!

Why similar: Shop Keeper 27.7% ★, Interactive Fiction 18.9%, Visual Novel 13.9%, Cozy 13.9%, LGBTQ+ 12%

Run and manage a seaside resort! Take care of guests and handle daily operations. Grow your resort step by step, create the perfect vacation atmosphere, and enjoy a calming simulation experience.

Why similar: Shop Keeper 27.4% ★, Simulation 24.6%, Immersive Sim 17.6%, Cozy 14.1%, Relaxing 8.5%

This is a narrative-driven text adventure game set on the stage of a 'sci-fi infused xianxia world,' blending 'multi-identity simulation,' 'system privileges cheats,' and 'deep causal narratives.' Players will traverse between the real world and an AI-generated virtual xianxia realm

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.6%, Simulation 23.8%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Immersive Sim 15.1%, Casual 9.4%

Welcome to Pride Park! Experience six main stories and several bonus stories centered around the staff and students of this eclectic idol school in this episodic, slice-of-life visual novel!

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.6%, Simulation 24.5%, Visual Novel 17.5%, Casual 9.7%, LGBTQ+ 9.2%

The Paint Atelier: Replica Co. is a fun 2D art & management sim. Paint what’s in the minds of quirky customers with top accuracy, showcase your art in the gallery, sell it at auctions, and compete online with friends!

Why similar: Shop Keeper 36.2% ★, Simulation 22.8%, Casual 9.1%, Hand-drawn 8.9%, Visual Novel 8.6%

In this 2D choices matter/ visual novel game. Will you rise up to make the kingdom a better place? Steal the crown? Or burn it to the ground?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.6%, Simulation 25.9%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Immersive Sim 15%, Cute 4.6%

All Seasons With You is a romantic comedy about a nosy bartender and a lonely executive whose paths cross on an ordinary night — and from that moment on, nothing goes quite the way it should. Choose which character to play each day and decide who’s telling the truth!

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.2%, Simulation 25.2%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Casual 10.1%, LGBTQ+ 9.2%

Step into the world of lutherie and build your legendary guitar brand from the ground up in this 100% hand-drawn pixel art simulation game! Craft one-of-a-kind electric guitars, run your own workshop, understand client needs, and rise to become the most sought-after luthier among musicians worldwide

Why similar: Shop Keeper 33.2% ★, Simulation 24.8%, Immersive Sim 19.8%, Crafting 10.1%, Hand-drawn 8.7%

Discover magical creatures while exploring a fantasy world in this whimsical, art-filled visual novel!

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 28.8%, Visual Novel 18.5%, LGBTQ+ 14.8%, Hand-drawn 11.2%, Cozy 9.8%

Manage your very own bakery. Discover recipes, bake tasty treats and sell them to your customers. Unlock upgrades such as ovens and display shelves to expand your bakery. Customize the interior and exterior style to create your dream bakery.

Why similar: Shop Keeper 34.5% ★, Simulation 16.2%, Immersive Sim 13.2%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Casual 6.1%

Manage your own fireworks store in Tokyo! Buy, sell, and ignite dazzling fireworks, organize spectacular night shows, and craft custom pyrotechnics in this cozy simulation game. Build your small shop into the city's ultimate fireworks empire!

Why similar: Shop Keeper 36.5% ★, Simulation 15.9%, Cozy 13.9%, Immersive Sim 13.5%, Crafting 8.3%

Warehouse Chaos Simulator is a satisfying warehouse organization simulation game where you sort identical products into boxes, organize shelves by category, and unlock skills to optimize your workflow.

Why similar: Shop Keeper 39.2% ★, Simulation 28.4%, Cozy 13.3%, Relaxing 9.4%, Casual 9%

If we were to bring a loved one back to life as an AI, and then, for whatever reason, we had to let them go or part ways, would we be able to turn them off?

Why similar: Simulation 29.7%, Interactive Fiction 29%, Visual Novel 18.9%, Immersive Sim 18.8%, 2D 3.3%

A cozy animal restaurant management game where you craft sushi and pasta dishes, survive busy time-management shifts, and impress VIP guests for bonus tips.

Why similar: Shop Keeper 39.3% ★, Simulation 16.4%, Immersive Sim 14.8%, Crafting 8.1%, Relaxing 7.6%

A cozy narrative simulation game where you craft bubble tea, guide heartfelt conversations, and play character-driven mini-games that explore mental wellbeing through meaningful choices and gentle, story-rich gameplay.

Why similar: Shop Keeper 35.7% ★, Interactive Fiction 20.6%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Simulation 10.6%, Crafting 7%

Gossip & Potions is a potion-brewing and gossip-listening simulator about a witch named Owi, the small town she just moved to, and the very specific potions its very specific inhabitants need. Help them. Or don't. Watch what happens.

Why similar: Shop Keeper 26% ★, Interactive Fiction 15.9%, Cozy 12.8%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Hand-drawn 7.7%

Shake It: Lycoris is a bartender simulator where cozy vibes, smooth jazz, and a wide variety of cocktails blend into one unique atmosphere.

Why similar: Shop Keeper 23.3% ★, Visual Novel 19.4%, Immersive Sim 17.3%, Simulation 17%, LGBTQ+ 7.7%

A fantasy tea-brewing adventure. Listen to your customers' worries and brew them the tea that they didn't know they needed.

Why similar: Shop Keeper 29.8% ★, Interactive Fiction 18.1%, Visual Novel 12.6%, LGBTQ+ 11.6%, Simulation 9.6%

Run your dream boba tea cafe! Take customer orders, handcraft delicious drinks, decorate your store, upgrade your equipment, hire employees and expand your cafe into a large business.

Why similar: Shop Keeper 37.2% ★, Simulation 16.6%, Cozy 16.6%, Immersive Sim 16.3%, Casual 4.8%

Bring your grandmother’s little flower shop back to life 🌷 Grow your own flowers, create lovely arrangements 💐 And slowly uncover the town’s mysterious story 🌙

Why similar: Simulation 28.5%, Visual Novel 20.3%, Hand-drawn 14.3%, Immersive Sim 8.5%, Cute 6.7%

EMBERBOUND is a furry visual novel about returning home, reuniting with old friends, and promises left unfinished. Back in his hometown to handle matters concerning his family’s old house, Yunxi faces the regrets and feelings that never truly faded.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.1%, Simulation 22.9%, Visual Novel 18.6%, LGBTQ+ 15%, Casual 10%

The Princess's Tower is a lighthearted touch-and-feel "trainer" game. Play as Frim of Coombmere, a hedge wizard working for the Dark Imperium. Oversee Princess Ariane and ensure her compliance—embrace a playful, kinky approach as you train the princess, explore new interactions, and shape her fate.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 31.5%, Simulation 26.3%, Visual Novel 17.4%, Immersive Sim 10.6%, Casual 10.1%

Brew concoctions, befriend Ravensport's many fantasy inhabitants, and unravel the mystery of the Evernight as the newest apprentice of the Moonlight Apothecary.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.9%, Shop Keeper 17.3% ★, Cozy 17.2%, Visual Novel 14.6%, LGBTQ+ 9.9%

A phone-widget life sim that lives on your real desktop. Work supermarket shifts, text your crush, then watch them show up outside the game window

Why similar: Shop Keeper 24.2% ★, Interactive Fiction 21.7%, Simulation 20.8%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Casual 8.2%

Run your own low-poly café, clean it up, and master the art of making coffee manually using real recipes.

Why similar: Shop Keeper 33.1% ★, Immersive Sim 18.3%, Simulation 16.1%, Cozy 9.3%, Relaxing 7.8%

《Lich King Bond》 is a visual novel game.You play Lin Feng, who awakens a reversed system: the closer you stay to the S-Class Zombie Queen Hongye, the safer you are. Tame her with hot pot and pudding, turn her lair into a safe hotel, guard your clingy zombie queen, and dominate the wasteland!

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.5%, Immersive Sim 26.2%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Simulation 16%, Casual 6.2%

A classic jigsaw game—each puzzle is a stunning work of art, replicating the operation and difficulty of traditional jigsaws. Come experience Cyber Puzzle now~!

Why similar: Simulation 33.1%, Immersive Sim 24%, Casual 13.3%, Hand-drawn 13.2%, Relaxing 5.9%

《Force Purge》is a visual novel investigation, and branching storytelling. Play as Wang Taqing, team up with psychic cop Lin Mengzhu. Investigate haunted cases, uncover the Sword Lenders’ conspiracy to open the ghost gate and fight the underworld invasion to decide the fate of the mortal world.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.8%, Visual Novel 22.4%, Immersive Sim 21.4%, Simulation 16.1%, Casual 6.2%

A romantic, fantasy slice-of-life visual novel about Emile Mayer — the owner of A Slice of Comfort bakery in the Kingdom of Selias — when the Fae Kingdom's royal procession, and the interesting newcomer that comes with it, changes his life forever.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.4%, Simulation 24.8%, Visual Novel 18.1%, Casual 9.8%, LGBTQ+ 7.2%

A story focused governor sim where you deal with absurd requests from aliens, wizards, and other weirdos, navigate rival factions, and unlock new buildings, characters, and storylines. Your choices decide how your rule ends!

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 28%, Visual Novel 18.4%, Hand-drawn 13.2%, Choices Matter 9.4%, Relaxing 8%

《Lord Return》is an interactive fiction game about rebirth and revenge. Play as a twice‑betrayed Demon Lord’s soul bound to the Beauty Destiny System. Unmask impostors, stop world‑ending schemes, battle at Fallen Demon Cliff, protect your loved ones, and face the ultimate high‑dimensional trial.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.7%, Visual Novel 22.3%, Immersive Sim 21.4%, Simulation 16.1%, Casual 6.2%

Run a chaotic potion shop for one week in this cozy roguelike. Discover recipes through experimentation, serve unpredictable customers, and balance gold and reputation—while your snarky cat keeps watch.

Why similar: Shop Keeper 46.3% ★, Simulation 19.3%, Casual 11.1%, Crafting 5.4%, Cute 5.4%

Ever wondered what it would be like to have an elephant the size of a softball as a friend? Elfie is a unique and cozy experience that combines elements of pet simulators, minigame collections and visual novels to answer just that! Enjoy the company and hobbies of your new rotund friend!

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.9%, Immersive Sim 19.8%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Simulation 8.4%, Cozy 7.1%

A cozy bookshop management game where customers step out of classic literature. Curate your shelves, recommend the perfect book, and unlock new items and mechanics as your shop grows into a living collection of stories.

Why similar: Shop Keeper 38.6% ★, Cozy 22.6%, Simulation 17.1%, Casual 8.5%, Relaxing 7.3%

Pack My Order is a cozy online shopping simulator. Fill your cart based on the customers' lists and budgets, and enjoy the process without any rush. Cute animations, pleasant sounds, and a calm pace await you. No timers — the perfect way to clear your mind after a long day.

Why similar: Shop Keeper 41.7% ★, Cozy 16.1%, Simulation 13.5%, Relaxing 7.8%, Hand-drawn 7.5%

As a merchant in a city caught between warring powers, build relationships with unique characters, expand your store, and discover the true price of doing business.

Why similar: Shop Keeper 37.8% ★, Interactive Fiction 22.6%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Simulation 11.1%, Choices Matter 6%

A 2D puzzle game about cozy scrapbooking as you follow a little girl’s life. Solve puzzles to create the correct spreads and make choices that will influence Belle along her journey of growing up and reconnecting with her mother.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.1%, Simulation 16%, Immersive Sim 14.6%, LGBTQ+ 12.7%, Hand-drawn 9.6%

Magic Pig is a FMV. You act Fang Tianming survive in desperate situations. Every key choice you make changes the plot direction. Whether you guard your family and keep your original heart or be swallowed by power and fall into darkness depends on your choices.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.5%, Immersive Sim 26.1%, Visual Novel 18%, Simulation 16%, Casual 6.2%

Welcome to the Ace & Aro Meetup! Everyone is accepted here – whether you’re a-spec yourself or just curious to learn more. Meet the members, try a cocktail (or two) and unwind with some arcade games. Let’s have a heart-to-heart!

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.5%, LGBTQ+ 20.4%, Visual Novel 19.4%, Hand-drawn 8.9%, Casual 8.6%

My Pet Fan is a fun game where you can raise your own Fan from Inanimate Insanity! Feed him, pet him, play games with him, put costumes on him, or just let him sleep! Whatever you want to do, Fan will always be there for you ready to play and have fun!

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 36.2%, Simulation 24.4%, Casual 10.2%, Cute 8.9%, Relaxing 7.7%

A relaxing idle/clicker game where you manage your own sushi restaurant. Start with basic ingredients, hire chefs to automate production, and upgrade your recipes. Reach level 7 to perform a rebirth and click your way to building the world's largest sushi empire.

Why similar: Shop Keeper 38.5% ★, Simulation 24.2%, Immersive Sim 15.6%, Casual 9.6%, Cute 3.8%

Sacking an employee from The Violet Hotel soon becomes unwanted news on Grendel's malicious web blog. Can the protagonist stop Grendel from causing further problems ?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25%, Visual Novel 24.5%, Simulation 16.5%, Immersive Sim 16.4%, Casual 9.6%

Run your own cozy garage workshop—craft handmade products, prepare customer orders, and deliver them to your neighbors while growing your small business.

Why similar: Shop Keeper 34.7% ★, Cozy 16.3%, Simulation 14.7%, Crafting 8.8%, Hand-drawn 8.4%

Run your own medieval shop in a fantasy world. Manage your stock, deal with strange customers and magical items. And try to pay off a debt of 99,999,999,980 gold left by your grandfather. One deal at a time.

Why similar: Shop Keeper 41.6% ★, Simulation 27.4%, Immersive Sim 19.6%, Casual 11%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Winters at Silky Peak is a cozy tourist-office simulator set in a tiny mountain village: listen to each traveler, work out what would actually make them happy, and send them off on the perfect day out.

Why similar: Cozy 26.8%, Visual Novel 19.6%, Simulation 19.3%, Hand-drawn 8.6%, Casual 7.4%

Play as a young witch named Willow, who has just inherited a bookstore from her grandmother in the magical town of Lindow. Learn magic, help the townsfolk with their problems, and run the bookstore. There’s a lot to learn about selling not just books, but potions too!

Why similar: Shop Keeper 38.6% ★, Cozy 22.4%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Simulation 10.2%, Crafting 5.6%

Welcome to Anssoloin's new postman! After years of hard work, you've finally been able to buy your own post office by the sea. Learn more about the village and its residents through your work. Will you be able to fit in your new community? Sort the mail, discover new things, chat, and relax.

Why similar: Shop Keeper 42.1% ★, Simulation 16.9%, Immersive Sim 13.5%, Visual Novel 10.2%, Relaxing 6%

After breaking up with Erika, Bianca's life unravels once more when a second magic camera appears and a new girl, Lúcia, enters the scene. Will she reconnect with Erika or explore a new path with the mysterious student council president?

Why similar: Simulation 37.3%, Visual Novel 16.1%, LGBTQ+ 15.7%, Casual 15.3%, Cute 8.8%

Piko Café is a cozy café sim game where you welcome customers, take orders, prepare drinks and pastries, and manage the rhythm of your growing café.

Why similar: Shop Keeper 42.6% ★, Simulation 30%, Cozy 14.8%, Casual 12.1%, Singleplayer 0.5%