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

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[Novice Dungeon Master] is a dungeon management simulation set in a fantasy world of dungeons and adventures. Turn your beginner dungeon into the ultimate dungeon of your dreams. Greet adventurers who come to visit your dungeon, grow herbs, summon monsters, and more!

Reviews: Very Positive — 89% — of 157 reviews
Released: 2024-12-15
Developer: LazyCnD
Genres: Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Platforms: Windows

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    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 61%

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    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%

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    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%

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    90% matchMixed54% of 69 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,502 reviews2024
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    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 28.3 hrs≥1hr: 64%

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    Windows

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    89% matchMixed60% of 576 reviews2014
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    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%

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    Windows

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    Windows
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    Windows

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    Windows
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    Dev: Team ETTU
    Windows

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    82% matchMixed62% of 2,886 reviews2016
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%

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    Windows

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    Windows
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    Windows

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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Windows

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    77% matchMostly Positive78% of 114 reviews2023
    Dev: Creative Hand
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%

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  35. #35 Emma's Armaments
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    Windows

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  36. #36 Shokudo Underworld
    75% matchVery Positive83% of 277 reviews2024
    Dev: Miluku Inc.
    Windows · Mac

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    Windows

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    72% matchVery Positive97% of 262 reviews2026
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    Windows

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    73% matchVery Positive85% of 192 reviews2025
    Dev: Moose Games
    Windows

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    76% matchMixed64% of 87 reviews2020
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    Windows

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    71% matchMostly Positive77% of 366 reviews2025
    Dev: Etherous Games LimitedPub: HARRISONWORLD CO.,LTD
    Windows · Mac

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    70% matchVery Positive85% of 279 reviews2026
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    Windows

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  44. #44 Potion Tycoon
    71% matchMostly Positive72% of 727 reviews2024
    Dev: Snowhound GamesPub: Daedalic Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%

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    68% matchVery Positive92% of 720 reviews2025
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    Windows
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    70% matchVery Positive83% of 87 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    68% matchVery Positive92% of 418 reviews2026
    Dev: Xtonomous
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    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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  48. #48 Dungeon Renovation Simulator
    72% matchMixed51% of 67 reviews2024
    Dev: Kodobur Games
    Windows

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    69% matchMostly Positive74% of 65 reviews2026
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    69% matchMixed69% of 180 reviews2024
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    Windows

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  52. #52 Travellers Rest
    68% matchVery Positive88% of 18,025 reviews2020
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    Windows
    Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 20.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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    70% matchMixed59% of 88 reviews2024
    Dev: nikukyuPub: 072 Project
    Windows

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    71% matchMostly Positive71% of 2,087 reviews2015
    Dev: Daylight StudiosPub: Daedalic Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%

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    Dev: Megasploot
    Windows

    In this cozy creature collector, your creatures aren't for battling. Restore lost species, build habitats around their needs, teach them the skills to thrive, and release them into the wild. Explore town life and dive into shifting roguelite dungeons to discover the next Nimbit.

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    66% matchMostly Positive76% of 267 reviews2026
    Dev: Red Shore Games
    Windows

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    65% matchVery Positive92% of 2,575 reviews2025
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    69% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,834 reviews2017
    Dev: INDIECN
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    A shop game with RPG? Or is it RPG with a shop? Collect materials, Craft weapons, Train your staff and defeat your enemy! This is Weapon Shop Fantasy!

    Why similar: Management 33.4%, Simulation 26.2%, Pixel Graphics 21.4%, Casual 10.6%, Indie 5.7%

  59. #59 Ye Guild Clerk!
    63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 2,207 reviews2025
    Dev: Devclerk
    Windows

    The local Adventurer's Guild is hiring!... Not for adventurers, but for guild clerks! You play an important role in handing out quests, gold, and equipment as your actions shape the stories of these animal adventurers for better, or for worse..!

    Why similar: Multiple Endings 42.4%, Simulation 23.2%, Casual 17.7%, Indie 9.7%, Singleplayer 7%

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