Games Like Passpartout: The Starving Artist

Embark on your struggling artist adventure. Draw and sell art to cheeky critics to reclaim your lost art career. Explore the endearing art-starved town of Phénix and show them you're a true artist!

Why similar: Design & Illustration 30.4% ★, Simulation 27.1%, Casual 13.3%, Indie 8.9%, Hand-drawn 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel expands on the original's painting mechanics with a larger world to explore and more complex customer interactions.

A unique artist sim game with realistic paint mixing, physics and numerous painting tools. Upgrade and customize your studio, complete tasks, sell and expose art, buy instruments and get famous!

Why similar: Design & Illustration 34.1% ★, Simulation 15.2%, Relaxing 14.3%, Casual 9.6%, Funny 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a highly realistic painting experience with advanced physics and tools that allow for deep creative expression.

Paint on any surfaces with numerous tools in Creative Space — a free sandbox version of SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator. Create masterpieces, complete commissions, and decorate your studio in the most advanced artist sim!

Why similar: Simulation 35.2%, Funny 14.4%, Casual 12.1%, Relaxing 11.2%, Family Friendly 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A focused, free-to-play version of the painting simulator that lets you experiment with various artistic mediums without the pressure of a career.

Think you've got what it takes to become a famous artist? Start with one brush and absolutely no followers. Take on commissions, gain fans, unlock new tools, and build your reputation one painting at a time. Will clients happily pay the full amount, or wonder what they've just spent their money on?

Why similar: Design & Illustration 36% ★, Simulation 19.3%, Relaxing 14.4%, Casual 11.2%, Family Friendly 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, straightforward digital canvas experience that focuses purely on the joy of creating art without complex game mechanics.

Experience the joy of running your own cozy small business: Create stickers, pack orders and hear your customers’ stories. Time to build the cutest shop on the internet!

Why similar: Simulation 26.6%, Relaxing 23.4%, Casual 18.4%, Indie 10%, Family Friendly 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This management sim allows you to design and sell your own custom stickers, mirroring the creative-business loop of the seed game.

Guide brush strokes and solve a variety of puzzles to help an aspiring artist complete her masterpiece amid her brusque neighbor’s gaze and his pesky cat. As her painting starts to take shape, uncover an emotional tale of chance and artistry revealed behind unrelated yet familiar moments.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 34.9%, Relaxing 32.5%, Casual 19.6%, Singleplayer 9.3%, Cute 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, narrative-driven game that captures the life of an artist through painting, puzzles, and a touching story.

Return to Calypso Island to serve seasonal sundae treats in Papa's Freezeria Deluxe! Craft sundaes in the Freezeria for all your quirky customers while earning tips, points and Special Recipes. Switch gears and take a trip in the Food Truck to concoct your own chilly creations and see who shows up!

Why similar: Simulation 39.7%, Casual 24.4%, Indie 11.6%, Singleplayer 6.8%, Family Friendly 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic time-management game that mirrors the satisfying 'job-simulator' loop of serving customers in Passpartout.

House Flipper is a unique chance to become a one-man renovation crew. Buy, repair and remodel devastated houses. Give them a second life and sell them at a profit!

Why similar: Design & Illustration 35.4% ★, Simulation 23.6%, Relaxing 15.9%, Casual 10.9%, Multiplayer 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Like Passpartout, this game turns a creative hobby into a satisfying job-management loop where you renovate and decorate spaces.

For creation and collection aficionados, The Painter’s Playground offers a game-based sandbox to craft and collect 2D artwork and share it with the online community. Strive to either be the buzz of the arthouse as a creator of sought-after works, or own the most coveted collection - or both!

Why similar: Simulation 47.8%, Casual 32.7%, Indie 19.5%

Why You'll Like It: A simple and accessible creative tool that provides a sandbox for users to paint and explore their artistic side.

Repair old-school objects in this cozy puzzle game. Join antique-restorer Maria, as she arrives in the sun-soaked town of Bellariva and set out on a journey of helping the townsfolk reconnect.

Why similar: Casual 33.5%, Indie 20.5%, Relaxing 19.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%, Family Friendly 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, narrative-focused game about fixing objects that shares the relaxing, tactile satisfaction of creative work.

Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking.

Why similar: Relaxing 36.6%, Simulation 20.6%, Casual 17.3%, Indie 8.1%, Family Friendly 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A meditative game about organizing possessions that shares the same satisfying, cozy aesthetic found in creative simulation games.

Instant town building toy. Place housing blocks and watch them transform, piece by piece, into idyllic ocean-side towns, pastoral gardens, or sweeping cities on the sea.

Why similar: Simulation 24.6%, Relaxing 23.9%, Casual 16.9%, Family Friendly 10.2%, Indie 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: An instant town-building toy that focuses entirely on the aesthetic pleasure of creation rather than complex strategy.

A game about writing nice letters to real people. Write and receive encouraging letters in a cozy room. Trade stickers and listen to chill music. We're all in this together. Sometimes all you need are a few kind words.

Why similar: Relaxing 34.1%, Casual 20.4%, Indie 12.4%, Funny 11.4%, Multiplayer 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the relaxing, wholesome, and community-focused vibe that makes the art-sharing aspect of Passpartout so special.

In Game Dev Tycoon you replay the history of the gaming industry by starting your own video game development company in the 80s. Create best selling games. Research new technologies and invent new game types. Become the leader of the market and gain worldwide fans.

Why similar: Simulation 58.3%, Casual 16.7%, Indie 14.5%, Singleplayer 5.1%, Funny 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: This management sim captures the struggle of being an indie creator trying to succeed in a fickle market.

Emily is Away Too is a brand new story featuring new characters and multiple different endings. Message your friends, surf the web and choose your path through this branching narrative.

Why similar: Simulation 43.1%, Casual 20.6%, Indie 18.7%, Funny 7.7%, Singleplayer 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A simulation game that relies on dialogue choices and a specific aesthetic to tell a relatable, grounded story.

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: Relaxing 33.5%, Simulation 28.6%, Casual 19.9%, Indie 11.3%, Singleplayer 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures a similar cozy, low-stakes atmosphere where you listen to customers and influence their lives through your craft.

Live the life of a starving artist in 19th century alternative history. Survive poverty, alchoholism, madness, depression, and 67 different feelings. Paint masterpieces by combining inspirations, sell them for riches (or scraps) and create a painting that will change the world.

Why similar: Design & Illustration 39.1% ★, Simulation 27.6%, Casual 17%, Indie 12%, Singleplayer 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A thematic match that leans into the life-sim elements of trying to survive as a professional artist.

The hottest bird lawyering game to come out of 1840s France! Join Jayjay Falcon and his witty apprentice, Sparrowson, as the two take on clients, interview witnesses, collect evidence, and deliver justice to the guilty.

Why similar: Indie 38.3%, Hand-drawn 30.5%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, Singleplayer 10.9%, Funny 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky, indie visual novel with a unique art style and humorous tone that feels right at home with Passpartout's charm.

Donut County is a story-based physics puzzle game where you play as an ever-growing hole in the ground. Meet cute characters, steal their trash, and throw them in a hole.

Why similar: Casual 27.2%, Funny 20.6%, Indie 16.1%, Great Soundtrack 10.1%, Relaxing 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A funny, physics-based game that features the same kind of quirky, lighthearted humor found in the art scene of Passpartout.

Explore the mysterious Hotel Norwood in this surreal first-person adventure. Curious characters, forgotten secrets, and head-nodding music await your arrival.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 33.5%, Casual 31.5%, Indie 27.1%, Singleplayer 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, exploration-heavy game that shares the eccentric, artistic spirit and unique visual identity of the seed game.

Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!

Why similar: Hand-drawn 23.3%, Relaxing 20.6%, Casual 14.4%, Cartoon 13.3%, Funny 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: A charming photography game that rewards artistic observation and exploration in a cozy, hand-drawn world.

Run an adventurers shop – a serious business in a fantasy environment. Stock your store with dangerous weapons, fancy hats, sturdy armour and magical potions.

Why similar: Simulation 70%, Indie 21.7%, Funny 3.2%, Multiplayer 2.6%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A management simulator that focuses on the business side of running a shop, similar to the sales aspect of the art market.

Start out on an island with a basic rod. Progress into a radar-wielding master fisher-cat scouring the sea for the biggest and baddest fish. Each fish has unique behaviors that you will learn to exploit as you tailor your arsenal of fishing rods to suit your style of play. Mrrrow!

Why similar: Relaxing 18.9%, Casual 17.4%, Simulation 17%, Funny 15.5%, Indie 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, casual simulation game that focuses on a simple, addictive loop of upgrading gear and completing tasks.

Release the Pressure with PowerWash Simulator! Wash away your worries with the soothing sounds of high-pressure water. Fire up your power washer and blast away every speck of dirt and grime you can find, all with the simple satisfaction of power-washing to a sparkling finish.

Why similar: Simulation 23%, Casual 20.5%, Relaxing 20.3%, Funny 9.9%, Family Friendly 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a deeply satisfying, repetitive, and relaxing gameplay loop that appeals to fans of casual simulation games.

You have 3 weeks to get a date for Monster Prom! Go through absurd and funny situations, raise your stats and seduce one of your classmates. Beautiful art, bold, unapologetic dialogue and hard choices make up this Multiplayer (1-4 players) Dating Sim. Be your worst self.

Why similar: Simulation 34.3%, Funny 25.1%, Indie 17.6%, Multiplayer 16.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A funny, choice-driven game that captures the same chaotic, lighthearted energy found in the social interactions of Passpartout.

Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

Why similar: Relaxing 34.5%, Casual 15.8%, Indie 15.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.3%, Family Friendly 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A peaceful, beautiful game that focuses on exploration and relaxation, perfect for those who enjoy the cozy side of Passpartout.

Pat the alligator, a (mostly) harmless and (probably) innocent reptile is at the center of a conspiracy that could bring down the biggest, scariest family in Alligator New York City: his own! Explore the city, meet the Family, and try to save Pat before the clock runs out.

Why similar: Indie 20%, Funny 16.2%, Hand-drawn 14.5%, Great Soundtrack 12%, Casual 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A hilarious, hand-drawn adventure game that matches the colorful, cartoonish aesthetic and witty writing of the seed game.

Even the smallest person can make a big difference. Join Alba, as she sets out to save her beautiful island and its wildlife. And possibly start a revolution.

Why similar: Casual 28.5%, Family Friendly 18.3%, Funny 17.4%, Indie 12.8%, Colorful 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A heartwarming, casual game that emphasizes taking photos and caring for the environment, matching the relaxing nature of the seed game.

Event[0] is a sci-fi narrative exploration game where you build a relationship with a lonely spaceship computer to get home to Earth.

Why similar: Indie 74.1%, Singleplayer 25.9%

Why You'll Like It: An experimental, narrative-heavy game that focuses on unique player interaction, much like the customer-artist dynamic in the seed game.

Build, repair, refuel and drive a dilapidated old car on a grand journey through the territories of the former Eastern bloc. Explore Germany, CSFR, Hungary, Yugoslavia and Bulgaria

Why similar: Simulation 56.8%, Relaxing 16.9%, Indie 13.5%, Singleplayer 7.8%, Multiplayer 5%

RIVALS OF AETHER is an indie fighting game where warring civilizations summon the power of Fire, Water, Air, and Earth. Play with up to four players either locally or online.

Why similar: Indie 37.6%, Multiplayer 30%, Great Soundtrack 27%, Singleplayer 5.4%

STRAFE® is the worlds bloodiest roguelike first-person shooter! Featuring mind melting secrets and persistent gore that allows you to paint levels red with the excessive entrails of your enemies. 30+ weapons, 20+ enemies, & a red hot soundtrack.

Why similar: Indie 71.5%, Singleplayer 28.5%

Overcooked is a chaotic couch co-op cooking game for one to four players. Working as a team, you and your fellow chefs must prepare, cook and serve up a variety of tasty orders before the baying customers storm out in a huff.

Why similar: Casual 18.8%, Simulation 18.7%, Indie 17.8%, Funny 15.1%, Multiplayer 13.5%

World to the West is a standalone followup of Teslagrad, the indie hit that sold more than 1.6 million copies worldwide. A vast world of blue skies and dark caves awaits you in this 3D action adventure, as you try to unveil the mysteries of an ancient prophecy.

Why similar: Indie 37.3%, Funny 17.8%, Family Friendly 14.9%, Great Soundtrack 10.7%, Singleplayer 10.2%

A Hilarious Insult-‘em up in which players must verbally take-out their friends and family in different game modes. Assemble witty insults using different word strings, and employ combos, criticals, continuations and more to battle your opponents both offline and online across multiple devices.

Why similar: Simulation 39.1%, Funny 22.5%, Indie 18.4%, Multiplayer 10.3%, Casual 5.9%

Explore a lovingly crafted world with all its odd inhabitants as you experience the ethereal realm and deliver messages to the spirits. Make your mark in the wordless narrative - with a Tiny Echo.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 27.9%, Relaxing 22.4%, Casual 20.4%, Indie 13.5%, Family Friendly 6.8%

Build airplanes by snapping parts together, designing wing sections, and attaching engines. At any time, you can strap yourself into the cockpit and see how it flies with realistic physics. If you're not in the mood for building, over 100,000 airplanes are available to download for free.

Why similar: Funny 100%

Feel like the star of a martial arts film in Overgrowth, as you jump, kick, throw, and slash your way to victory. Free the rabbits from their evil overlords in the main story, then play through the prequel story, and finally, try out nine years of mods developed by the community, or create your own!

Why similar: Indie 53.2%, Funny 21.6%, Multiplayer 15.5%, Singleplayer 9.7%

Your Excellency, in this short systems-management survival game, we prepare for the awakening of our Lord. He hungers for human sacrifice. Sinners try to hide their dark secrets, but all must be purged...

The Sexy Brutale — a never-ending masked ball featuring intrigue, murder and the (quite possibly) occult! Relive the same mysterious day where the guests at the casino mansion are being murdered by the staff over and over again...

Why similar: Indie 44.1%, Great Soundtrack 37.9%, Singleplayer 18%

Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) is an arcade action platformer full of creatures from medieval myths from Spain and the rest of Europe, as well as from chivalric romances. The extended version of the classic Maldita Castilla, originally created by the indie Locomalito.

Why similar: Indie 68.6%, Singleplayer 31.4%

Seasons After Fall is a 2D platform-puzzler game that will let you dive into a captivating universe and explore a land governed by magic and nature.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 35.3%, Indie 22.4%, Great Soundtrack 19.2%, Relaxing 11.6%, Singleplayer 7.8%

Top, bake, and serve delicious pizzas in Papa's Pizzeria Deluxe! Craft pizzas for Papa Louie's loyal customers while earning tips, points, and Special Recipes. Unlock holiday ingredients for seasonal pies, and take a trip in the Food Truck to serve your own unique creations!

Why similar: Simulation 43.9%, Casual 26%, Family Friendly 9.9%, Indie 9.2%, Colorful 5.6%

Pilot a mech to hunt down and destroy the oppressive government of a cyberpunk autocracy. In this fast-paced, top-down shooter, use overwhelming firepower to destroy columns of tanks and level buildings. Unlock up to 56 unique vehicles and 40 weapons.

Why similar: Indie 100%

Craft, Steal, Brawl and Escape! It’s time to bust out of the toughest prisons in the world as you return to the life of an inmate in The Escapists 2, now with multiplayer! Have you got what it takes to escape?

Why similar: Simulation 37.7%, Multiplayer 24%, Indie 15.1%, Funny 14.8%, Singleplayer 8.3%

Unleash your engineering creativity with an engaging and fresh bridge-building simulator with all the bells and whistles. Enjoy hours of physics-based puzzle solving in the Campaign and then jump in the Sandbox to create your own bridge designs and puzzles!

Why similar: Simulation 37.5%, Cartoon 12.3%, Funny 11.4%, Great Soundtrack 9%, Family Friendly 8.6%

A painting meleon without any talent - and a talent without money. Help your meleon-artist to satisfy his need for recognition in this ultimate Idle-Painting-game where everything is about being part of a great community to reach your goals together with other players to become a famous painter!

Why similar: Design & Illustration 30.9% ★, Simulation 20.3%, Hand-drawn 16.8%, Casual 13.8%, Indie 8.6%

Drill for oil like it's 1899! Turmoil offers players a visually charming, tongue-in-cheek take on the simulation genre inspired by the 19th century oil rush in North America.

Why similar: Simulation 35%, Relaxing 34.2%, Multiplayer 11.6%, Indie 10.4%, Singleplayer 8.8%

A deep, interactive adventure about love and loss, beautifully depicted and offering an intense cinematic experience. What would you do to save the one you love?

Why similar: Indie 28.2%, Relaxing 28%, Great Soundtrack 19.8%, Casual 16.9%, Singleplayer 7.1%

Buy and sell art, manage employees, and grow your shop in this immersive simulator set in Europe. Curate a unique collection, attract customers, and become the premier art dealer. Transform your humble gallery into a thriving art empire!

Why similar: Simulation 43.1%, Relaxing 31.6%, Family Friendly 16.5%, Singleplayer 8.8%

Teleport, shift through bullets, and master lightning-fast takedowns in an all new kind of action game from tinyBuild and Team Shifty!

Why similar: Indie 65.4%, Great Soundtrack 21.8%, Singleplayer 12.8%

Search for hidden folks in hand-drawn, interactive, miniature landscapes. Unfurl tent flaps, cut through bushes, slam doors, and poke some crocodiles! Rooooaaaarrrr!!!!!

Why similar: Hand-drawn 27.3%, Casual 17%, Relaxing 14.9%, Design & Illustration 10.6% ★, Funny 9.7%

Super Rude Bear Resurrection is an ultra-tight, masocore platformer that anyone can beat! Use your corpses to get ahead, or take on the ultimate challenge and try to defeat the entire game without dying!

Why similar: Indie 73.3%, Great Soundtrack 26.7%

Grow your farm, meet the villagers, and join your friends online in building your world.

Why similar: Relaxing 31.3%, Simulation 30.1%, Casual 20.6%, Multiplayer 8.9%, Singleplayer 4.8%

A realistic cooking sim where every ingredient reacts with real physics. Master 80+ dishes in Career mode or go wild in Sandbox as you cook, experiment, or cause total kitchen chaos in a fully interactive chef’s playground.

Why similar: Simulation 61.8%, Funny 12.4%, Relaxing 11.4%, Singleplayer 7.8%, Family Friendly 6.6%

A "collage-and-guess" multiplayer game for up to 6 players. Enjoy collaging ordinary items into outside-the-box "masterpieces," guess each other's creations, and unleash your wild imagination around the campfire. Here, everyone is an artist!

Why similar: Design & Illustration 27.5% ★, Hand-drawn 17.9%, Casual 13.7%, Relaxing 10.9%, Funny 10.1%

60 Parsecs! is an Atomic Space Age adventure of scavenge and survival. Keep your crew alive and ready for action. Make difficult choices, face soup shortages and other horrors of outer space. And maybe reach your destination. Or not.

Why similar: Funny 100%

The greatest rock-racing, tower defense, art history game is back! Like the title says, Bigger & Boulder cranks up the surrealism and gameplay with chaotic 4P multiplayer, new time periods, and improved graphics, physics, and destructibility powered by UE4 to be, well… BIGGER AND BOULDER.

Why similar: Funny 38.9%, Indie 33.5%, Multiplayer 22%, Singleplayer 5.7%