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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Casual, Simulation, 2D, Singleplayer.

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This is what a game would be like if it was a 20-minute office simulator in Windows 95.

Reviews: Very Positive — 89% — of 70 reviews
Released: 2017-04-03
Developer: GZ Storm
Publisher: Astrojone
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 3.2 hrs
Mean playtime: 3.9 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 88%

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    97% matchMostly Positive71% of 175 reviews2015
    Dev: Snail-Ninja Studio
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    This is a story about an office clerk who tries to leave monotonous routine of life and do a book. And if he could find the time for his dream it depends on you.

    Why similar: Simulation 38.1%, Adventure 22.9%, Casual 21.1%, Indie 17.9%

  2. #2 macdows 95
    96% matchVery Positive92% of 619 reviews2019
    Dev: Yunus Ayyildiz
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    Why similar: Casual 38.2%, Indie 32.3%, Simulation 18.3%, Adventure 11.3%

  3. #3 Spreadsheets and Nothing More
    96% matchVery Positive100% of 50 reviews2025
    Dev: Rinanda Hidayat
    Windows

    An experimental work simulator where all you do is type simple data into spreadsheet

    Why similar: Simulation 67.1%, Casual 32.9%

  4. #4 Oneiro Man
    94% matchVery Positive100% of 56 reviews2024
    Dev: Izi Studios
    Windows

    Oneiro is an office worker who is forced to stay up all night writing reports to avoid losing his job. The game combines typing mechanics with various mini-games. It’s a 30-40 minute experience with multiple endings depending on your performance.

    Why similar: Simulation 62.7%, Casual 30%, Indie 7.3%

  5. #5 Progress Bar Simulator
    95% matchVery Positive88% of 102 reviews2019
    Dev: SpielmannSpiel
    Windows · Linux

    Ever wanted to accelerate the progress bar of your download, slow installation, Windows update or just to kill some time until something else has finished? Then here comes the game you never asked for: Progress Bar: The Game

    Why similar: Simulation 70%, Casual 30%

  6. #6 One Synth
    94% matchVery Positive87% of 55 reviews2019
    Dev: Kawaiisun Games
    Windows · Mac

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    Why similar: Simulation 38.1%, Adventure 23.8%, Casual 21.8%, Indie 16.3%

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    92% matchVery Positive95% of 171 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: Simulation 53.7%, Casual 29%, Indie 17.3%

  8. #8 Progressbar95
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,419 reviews2020
    Dev: Igor UdusliviiPub: Spooky House Studios UG haftungsbeschraenkt
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Progressbar95 is a unique indie game with a strong nostalgic vibe. It turns vintage GUI elements like panels, buttons and icons into game elements! Simple and addictive gameplay based on dozens of mini-games and puzzles. The game will make you smile!

    Why similar: Casual 100%

  9. #9 The Cubicle.
    91% matchVery Positive87% of 620 reviews2016
    Dev: Roel van BeekPub: Pelican Party Studios
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 18%

    The Cubicle is a short VR experience about your regular everyday job in an office, or is it?

    Why similar: Simulation 42.6%, Adventure 22.9%, Casual 18.6%, Indie 15.9%

  10. #10 The Office Quest
    90% matchVery Positive93% of 829 reviews2018
    Dev: 11Sheep
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Every day in the office is the same, clicking the same keys, attending the same boring meetings, wearing the same fluffy monster onesies, until something strange and magical happens. Now you need to sneak away, no matter how!

    Why similar: Adventure 60.1%, Indie 39.9%

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    89% matchVery Positive90% of 125 reviews2025
    Dev: LangfilmPub: Playables
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Who says that work and play don’t mix? Not us! Play Pocket Boss, the game where you handle lots of fun data and one not-so-fun boss.

    Why similar: Simulation 52.8%, Casual 47.2%

  12. #12 Install Fee Tycoon
    89% matchVery Positive92% of 77 reviews2023
    Dev: Moonstruck
    Windows

    Chaos3D, The popular game engine, has started charging developers each time their games are installed. They are also paying you to re-install those games. Get Rich, and destroy the video game industry in the process!

    Why similar: Casual 100%

  13. #13 7 Jobs at the Same Time
    88% matchVery Positive95% of 203 reviews2025
    Dev: Rinanda Hidayat
    Windows

    A Point and Click work simulator where you juggle 7 jobs to pay your debt. Start by doing simple spreadsheet and progress to more important job like overseeing a nuclear bomb.

    Why similar: Simulation 74%, Casual 16.1%, Indie 10%

  14. #14 Death and Taxes
    86% matchVery Positive86% of 8,138 reviews2020
    Dev: Placeholder Gameworks
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    In this 2D, short narrative-based game, you assume the role of the Grim Reaper... on an office job. Your job is to decide which people are going to live or die. The consequences of your choices are yours to bear, while the mystery of your incarnation awaits revelation!

    Why similar: Simulation 46.8%, Casual 20%, Adventure 19.3%, Indie 13.9%

  15. #15 Office Simulator
    85% matchVery Positive85% of 131 reviews2025
    Dev: Tzn Games
    Windows

    Ready to climb the career ladder? In Office Simulator, start as an intern and rise through the corporate ranks. Gain experience, earn promotions, and when the time comes, launch your own company to begin a new business adventure.

    Why similar: Simulation 65.2%, Casual 34.8%

  16. #16 Nihilist Simulator
    87% matchVery Positive84% of 117 reviews2017
    Dev: hyperboreanGamesPub: Back To Basics Gaming
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    A game where your only goal is to die - Just like in real life!

    Why similar: Simulation 41.2%, Adventure 22.3%, Casual 20.5%, Indie 16%

  17. #17 Imagine Lifetimes
    86% matchMixed66% of 138 reviews2020
    Dev: Frycandle
    Windows

    Satirical, short and simple point-and-click "simulation" game about the meaninglessness of life.

    Why similar: Simulation 70.8%, Indie 19.7%, Casual 9.5%

  18. #18 HR Simulator
    84% matchVery Positive81% of 51 reviews2025
    Dev: Animesme
    Windows · Mac

    An HR management simulator about navigating workplace dynamics, hiring and training a diverse workforce, and balancing professional growth with personal life in a bustling cityscape.

    Why similar: Simulation 87.4%, Casual 12.6%

  19. #19 Grammarian Ltd
    84% matchVery Positive85% of 54 reviews2022
    Dev: Algorocks
    Windows

    Welcome to 2099, where all communication must use correct grammar. Use your grammar and management skills to work your way in biggest grammar validation agency in Grammarian Ltd.

    Why similar: Simulation 50.5%, Casual 25%, Adventure 24.5%

  20. #20 PRODUCER 2021
    82% matchVery Positive100% of 173 reviews2022
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    Windows

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    Why similar: Adventure 100%

  21. #21 Covid Simulator
    83% matchVery Positive81% of 68 reviews2022
    Dev: Coldrice Games LLC
    Windows

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    Why similar: Simulation 59.9%, Casual 34.8%, Indie 5.2%

  22. #22 Pro Office Calculator
    81% matchVery Positive92% of 466 reviews2018
    Dev: Rob Jinman
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: Adventure 59.4%, Indie 40.6%

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    80% matchMixed69% of 74 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    Why similar: Simulation 40.6%, Adventure 22.5%, Casual 21.1%, Indie 15.9%

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    81% matchVery Positive82% of 101 reviews2019
    Dev: Leeson
    Windows

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    Why similar: Simulation 59.5%, Casual 32%, Indie 8.6%

  25. #25 Overtime Anomaly
    79% matchVery Positive84% of 75 reviews2025
    Dev: BiteMe Games
    Windows

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    Why similar: Adventure 100%

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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 30 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 35%

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    Why similar: Simulation 44.9%, Casual 22%, Adventure 19.3%, Indie 13.8%

  27. #27 Yin-Yang Ping-Pong
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    78% matchVery Positive89% of 2,804 reviews2018
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    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%

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    Why similar: Adventure 59.1%, Indie 40.9%

  29. #29 Windosill
    79% matchVery Positive92% of 1,130 reviews2009
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 36 minMean: 1.3 hrs≥1hr: 25%

    A short, surprising, toy-like puzzle game.

    Why similar: Casual 43.9%, Indie 28.8%, Adventure 27.3%

  30. #30 Stump Simulator
    77% matchVery Positive86% of 99 reviews2023
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    Windows

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    Why similar: Simulation 44.7%, Adventure 23.8%, Casual 22.7%, Indie 8.8%

  31. #31 PAGER
    75% matchVery Positive88% of 124 reviews2025
    Dev: bilge
    Windows

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    Why similar: Simulation 65.6%, Adventure 34.4%

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    Windows

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  33. #33 House Sitter
    77% matchVery Positive97% of 89 reviews2020
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Why similar: Simulation 57.9%, Casual 26.2%, Indie 15.9%

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    74% matchVery Positive96% of 74 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    Why similar: Simulation 52.4%, Casual 27.3%, Indie 20.3%

  36. #36 Self-Checkout Unlimited
    76% matchVery Positive82% of 97 reviews2020
    Dev: Argent Games
    Windows · Mac

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    Why similar: Casual 54.7%, Indie 45.3%

  37. #37 TEST TEST TEST
    73% matchVery Positive92% of 991 reviews2024
    Dev: MojikenPub: Toge Productions
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 47%

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  38. #38 Retro Rewind - Video Store Simulator
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,586 reviews2026
    Dev: Blood Pact Studios
    Windows
    Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%

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    Why similar: Simulation 60.3%, Casual 29.1%, Indie 10.6%

  39. #39 Check it Out!
    73% matchVery Positive86% of 1,264 reviews2022
    Dev: Open Alpha
    Windows · Mac

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    Why similar: Simulation 56.2%, Casual 32.2%, Indie 11.6%

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    71% matchVery Positive95% of 512 reviews2024
    Dev: Dynamic Games
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 36.6 hrs≥1hr: 47%

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    Why similar: Simulation 43.3%, Adventure 23.2%, Casual 21.5%, Indie 12%

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    73% matchVery Positive83% of 449 reviews2021
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    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%

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    Why similar: Simulation 50.7%, Casual 25.1%, Indie 24.2%

  42. #42 Employee of The Month
    72% matchVery Positive97% of 173 reviews2022
    Dev: Projeckt Skeleton
    Windows

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    71% matchVery Positive91% of 1,365 reviews2022
    Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 22.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%

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    Why similar: Simulation 57.4%, Casual 31.7%, Indie 11%

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    71% matchMostly Positive75% of 51 reviews2025
    Dev: Peripheral Playbox
    Windows

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    Why similar: Simulation 49.7%, Adventure 29.5%, Casual 20.9%

  45. #45 an unplayable game?!
    69% matchVery Positive95% of 82 reviews2025
    Dev: ./badgames.zip
    Windows

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  46. #46 Sit on bottle
    74% matchMostly Positive72% of 65 reviews2018
    Dev: Laush Dmitriy SergeevichPub: Laush Studio
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 23%

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    Why similar: Simulation 61.7%, Indie 25.1%, Casual 13.2%

  47. #47 Normis Simulator
    69% matchVery Positive88% of 50 reviews2025
    Dev: PropilGames
    Windows

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  48. #48 Vibe Clicker
    68% matchVery Positive84% of 62 reviews2025
    Dev: Average Game Studio
    Windows · Linux

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    Why similar: Simulation 56.2%, Casual 33.2%, Indie 10.7%

  49. #49 The Master
    72% matchMixed65% of 88 reviews2018
    Dev: Gem Rose Accent
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 7%

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    Why similar: Simulation 32.5%, Casual 27.1%, Indie 21.1%, Adventure 19.3%

  50. #50 Landlord of the Woods
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,182 reviews2021
    Dev: Madison Karrh
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 48 minMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 30%

    You're 25, you feel like all of your peers are ahead of you in life so you apply for a new job to try to find some sort of meaning. Your new career is filled with physics-based puzzles, hand drawn art & a cute little story.

    Why similar: Adventure 53.4%, Indie 25.4%, Casual 21.2%

  51. #51 Cubicle Quest
    70% matchMostly Positive73% of 726 reviews2015
    Dev: Ian IsaroPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Cubicle Quest is a game about how life can suck. Dead end jobs, repetitive obligations, irritating coworkers... Cubicle Quest takes all of those things and turns them into enemies you can fight in an old-school RPG.

    Why similar: Simulation 47.3%, Indie 29.8%, Adventure 22.8%

  52. #52 CARS
    67% matchVery Positive80% of 71 reviews2024
    Dev: Mario von RickenbachPub: Playables
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: Adventure 30.5%, Simulation 27.1%, Indie 25.1%, Casual 17.4%

  53. #53 [2.0.3] MEH 🖥️
    68% matchMixed51% of 219 reviews2024
    Dev: samuel crevier
    Windows

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    Why similar: Casual 49.2%, Simulation 34.5%, Indie 16.3%

  54. #54 Coconut Simulator 2
    64% matchVery Positive96% of 269 reviews2025
    Dev: Dynamic Games
    Windows

    Coconut Simulator 2 is a game in which you can become a coconut.

    Why similar: Simulation 46.1%, Adventure 22.6%, Casual 21.6%, Indie 9.7%

  55. #55 Game Dev Studio
    68% matchVery Positive85% of 676 reviews2018
    Dev: Explosive Squat Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%

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    Why similar: Simulation 57.6%, Casual 24%, Indie 18.4%

  56. #56 Jerma & Otto: The Curse of the Late Streamer
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 536 reviews2021
    Dev: William EndersPub: Cool Computer Zone
    Windows

    Jerma985 is late for his stream, again, and it's up to you to help him get ready!

    Why similar: Casual 51.9%, Adventure 48.1%

  57. #57 Eternal Afternoon
    63% matchVery Positive98% of 253 reviews2026
    Dev: Alex Klexber
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: Adventure 73.2%, Indie 26.8%

  58. #58 No Players Online
    63% matchVery Positive84% of 564 reviews2025
    Dev: Beeswax GamesPub: Black Lantern Collective
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    you find an abandoned fps game on an old computer. you decide to play it.

    Why similar: Simulation 64.1%, Adventure 35.9%

  59. #59 World of BoreCraft
    66% matchVery Positive95% of 57 reviews2023
    Dev: Chris Antoni
    Windows

    Retro 2004 flash-like parody that asks the question, how much will you sacrifice to become the greatest WoB player ever?

    Why similar: Simulation 100%

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