- #1 Pets Hotel
97% matchVery Positive83% of 409 reviews2023
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Welcome to Pets Hotel, a place where you can start the business you always dreamed of! Pets Hotel gives you a unique opportunity to build, design, and run a place where pets can feel at home. Cats, dogs, turtles, and many other animals are waiting for you to take care of them!
Why similar: Dog 25.2% ★, Education 15%, Sandbox 12.8%, Simulation 8.1%, Family Friendly 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: This is the full version of the game, offering the complete experience of designing and managing your own animal sanctuary.
- #2 Animal Shelter
96% matchVery Positive88% of 3,985 reviews2022
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
In Animal Shelter, your main target is to make your four-legged friends happy. Pet them, hand out treats, play with toys - and they will pay you back with great trust. Get to know the animals well enough to find them the best home! Don't wait any longer, open your animal shelter now!
Why similar: Dog 28.3% ★, Cats 18.4%, Education 12%, Realistic 8.2%, Family Friendly 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: It features a very similar gameplay loop of rescuing, caring for, and finding new homes for animals in a first-person perspective.
- #3 Wobbledogs
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 14,224 reviews2022
Dev: Animal UprisingPub: Secret Mode
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A 3D pet simulation where you raise your own personal hive of mutating dogs, physically simulated all the way down to their guts! Wobbledogs is a casual and chill sandbox for players of all ages who want to care for their very own virtual pets in a surprising, unique, and stress-free environment.
Why similar: Dog 45% ★, Sandbox 16.5%, Family Friendly 10.4%, Cute 7.6%, Simulation 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a deep and quirky simulation of pet care with a strong focus on breeding and sandbox interaction.
- #4 Pet Shop Simulator
95% matchMostly Positive71% of 326 reviews2024
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Run your own pet shop in Pet Shop Simulator! Find new homes for pets, thus fulfilling the dreams of your customers. Take care of the needs of animals by selling the right items and get involved in matters related to the pets' home life!
Why similar: Dog 32% ★, Family Friendly 12.9%, Education 10.2%, Simulation 9.4%, Cute 7%
Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on the business management side of animal care, requiring you to run a shop and cater to customer needs.
- #5 Little Friends: Puppy Island
94% matchVery Positive95% of 286 reviews2023
Dev: Big Blue BubblePub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Get ready for a pawsome puppy adventure in Little Friends: Puppy Island! Discover exciting locations, dig up hidden treasures, build and expand your holiday resort, and meet plenty of lovable little friends to care for on your very own un-paw-gettable, tropical island adventure!
Why similar: Dog 34.5% ★, Education 15.8%, Family Friendly 13.5%, Cute 5.6%, Colorful 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a highly engaging pet-care experience where you can explore an island and bond with various puppies.
- #6 Zoo Simulator
94% matchMostly Positive73% of 190 reviews2024
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
In Zoo Simulator, your main task is to run and manage your own zoo. Renew it and take care of all the animals' needs, ensuring them a peaceful life! Will you attract crowds of visitors? Create your own zoo!
Why similar: Education 15.4%, Realistic 13.7%, Family Friendly 12.4%, Simulation 9.9%, Nature 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: It allows you to build and manage a zoo, focusing on animal welfare and facility design on a larger scale.
- #7 Aquarist
92% matchVery Positive84% of 1,085 reviews2024
Dev: FreeMind S.A.Pub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A relaxing sandbox casual simulation game where you perform various, even strange, aquarium-related tasks on very diverse levels. As an Aquarist you must create and manage a home to amazing fish🐟, sea turtles🐢, sharks🦈, octopuses🐙, and more🐬. Aquarium is their world and life. Make it worth...
Why similar: Education 21.2%, Sandbox 19.5%, Family Friendly 14.8%, Relaxing 12.1%, Simulation 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: This relaxing simulation game focuses on the management and care of aquatic life, sharing the same tranquil vibe as the seed game.
- #8 Animal Shelter 2
91% matchVery Positive81% of 1,242 reviews2025
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Welcome back to the heartwarming world of Animal Shelter 2! Provide a loving home for every four-legged friend in need – play with them, pet them, even dress them up! Get to know them and find them a loving family. Play with your friends and manage your shelter together in co-op!
Why similar: Dog 28.2% ★, Cats 18.9%, Family Friendly 9%, Realistic 8.6%, Simulation 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: The sequel expands on the original shelter management mechanics with improved visuals and deeper simulation elements.
- #9 Hotel: A Resort Simulator
93% matchMostly Negative25% of 189 reviews2023
Dev: Ringzero Game StudioPub: Bigben Interactive
Windows
You are the manager of a hotel in an idyllic location. Build, design and develop your hotel, while creating unforgettable memories for your guests through expert management and by offering exceptional entertainment.
Why similar: Education 17.6%, Nature 14.2%, Family Friendly 11.5%, Relaxing 11.1%, Simulation 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes the building and management aspects of running a hotel, which is a core component of the Pets Hotel experience.
- #10 Cat Cafe Manager
91% matchVery Positive88% of 3,103 reviews2022
Dev: Roost GamesPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Travel to the sleepy village of Caterwaul Way and rebuild your grandmother's cat cafe. Renovate your restaurant, befriend the local cats and townsfolk, forge lasting friendships, unravel catty mysteries, and build a home for dozens of unique felines!
Why similar: Cats 36.7%, Relaxing 15.3%, Simulation 14.2%, Cute 10.1%, Management 8%
Why You'll Like It: This game combines business management with the wholesome joy of interacting with animals in a cozy setting.
- #11 Bunny Park
90% matchVery Positive90% of 845 reviews2020
Dev: Cozy Bee Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Manage your own bunny park! Give snacks and toys to your bunnies. Improve and decorate your park to increase its popularity and collect all the bunnies!
Why similar: Sandbox 21.6%, Family Friendly 14.6%, Relaxing 13%, Simulation 12.6%, Cute 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A charming and relaxing park management game where you focus on creating a habitat for cute bunnies.
- #12 Calico
89% matchVery Positive87% of 4,968 reviews2020
Dev: Peachy Keen GamesPub: Whitethorn Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Calico is a day-in-the-life community sim game where you are given an important and adorable task: rebuild the town’s cat café and fill it with cute and cuddly creatures! Build up your café by filling it with cute furniture, fun decorations, yummy pastries, and get it bustling with animals again!
Why similar: Cats 27%, Dog 21.3% ★, Family Friendly 9.2%, Relaxing 9.1%, Cute 9%
Why You'll Like It: A wholesome community simulation game that centers on managing a cat cafe and interacting with magical animals.
- #13 Pet idle
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 733 reviews2021
Dev: Alphaquest Games
Windows
Pet Idle is a simulation game where you can take care of various virtual animals! Build and manage your home to be a cozy home for many pets!
Why similar: Dog 38.5% ★, Cats 25.6%, Simulation 9.3%, Family Friendly 6.3%, Nature 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A casual simulation game that focuses on the daily needs and happiness of your virtual pets.
- #14 Exotica 2: Pet Shop Simulator
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 399 reviews2026
Dev: Konrul GamePub: Ultimate Publishing
Windows
Exotica 2: Pet Shop Simulator is a cozy management game where you design and run your own exotic pet shop. Care for over 70 animals, raise babies, breed rare color variants, customize your store, and manage customers and staff.
Why similar: Dog 18.7% ★, Cats 13.1%, Education 12.7%, Family Friendly 9.9%, Realistic 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: It serves as a dedicated pet shop management sim, focusing on the retail and care aspects of animal ownership.
- #15 ZooKeeper
88% matchMixed69% of 58 reviews2022
Dev: ▲ Pyramid GamesPub: Gaming Factory
Windows
Become a Zoo Keeper, manage and build the zoo of your childhood dreams! Take care of the animals and create ideal conditions for them. Grow your zoo, add extraordinary species and prepare amazing attractions for visitors.
Why similar: Cats 15.2%, Sandbox 12.9%, Education 12.8%, Realistic 10.5%, Family Friendly 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a focused management experience where you must balance the needs of animals with the requirements of a growing zoo.
- #16 House Flipper
86% matchVery Positive94% of 101,908 reviews2018
Dev: EmpyreanPub: Frozen District
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Education 20.5%, Sandbox 19.9%, Simulation 13.9%, Relaxing 13.8%, Realistic 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: The core loop of renovating and designing spaces is a direct parallel to the building mechanics found in Pets Hotel.
- #17 Garden Paws
87% matchVery Positive90% of 2,485 reviews2018
Dev: Bitten Toast Games Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
You have inherited your grandparents farm as they set off to travel the world. Work with Frank at the local construction shop to finish off the final touches on your new home. Aid Frank and Mayor Wilson in building up the town so it may reach it's full potential.
Why similar: Sandbox 29.4%, Family Friendly 18.8%, Relaxing 16.3%, Cute 11.9%, Simulation 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: This cozy simulation game allows you to manage a shop and interact with a variety of cute animals in a colorful world.
- #18 Animal Trainer Simulator
85% matchMixed53% of 49 reviews2024
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Become a real-life animal trainer! Manage and develop your animal training center, create a safe and happy place for them! Train different types of animals, and give them a lot of attention and they will surely become calmer and more cooperative with their owners.
Why similar: Dog 26% ★, Cats 15.9%, Realistic 9.9%, Family Friendly 9.2%, Education 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the specific skill-based aspect of pet care, allowing you to train animals in a realistic environment.
- #19 Deconstruction Simulator
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,366 reviews2025
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Deconstruction Simulator is the ultimate demolition simulator, offering you complete freedom of action and a wide array of contracts to complete. Get ready for spectacular destruction.
Why similar: Sandbox 20.5%, Realistic 18.8%, Family Friendly 14.5%, Simulation 13.3%, Relaxing 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides the building and renovation mechanics that allow players to customize their environments from the ground up.
- #20 Cafe Owner Simulator
84% matchMixed64% of 1,076 reviews2022
Dev: Second RealityPub: RockGame S.A.
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Open your dream restaurant at FPP. Create a unique exterior and interior, hire the best workers and chefs, create a place where people will love to eat, spend time and spend their money. Simulation of the restaurant business.
Why similar: Sandbox 19.2%, Realistic 15.6%, Family Friendly 15.2%, Simulation 11.9%, Relaxing 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a similar business management experience, focusing on the construction and operation of a service-based establishment.
- #21 Handyman Corporation
84% matchMixed54% of 142 reviews2023
Dev: Potato GamesPub: CreativeForge Games
Windows
In Handyman Corporation you become the owner of a business where you handle a variety of jobs in cleaning, maintenance, design, and construction. Accept contracts, play minigames to perform every task required. Then expand your company – buy spare parts, tools, train skills, and manage employees
Why similar: Simulation 29.4%, Realistic 16.4%, 3D 11.5%, First-Person 10.4%, Life Sim 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the service-oriented management gameplay that requires players to complete tasks and improve their facilities.
- #22 Sunset Motel
81% matchVery Positive80% of 781 reviews2025
Dev: Efkey StudiosPub: RockGame S.A.
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Ready for the transformation of neglected rooms? Ensure customer satisfaction, renovate interiors, design entertainment spaces! Manage your motel in your own style and provide travelers with unforgettable experiences!
Why similar: Simulation 46.4%, Relaxing 15.8%, First-Person 11.2%, Management 11.1%, Life Sim 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A management simulation that tasks you with running a hotel, mirroring the operational challenges of the seed game.
- #23 Garage Flipper
82% matchMixed44% of 85 reviews2024
Dev: Farmind StudioPub: Games Incubator
Windows
Become a builder and renovator of garages and car repair shops. Your task is to complete jobs and build up your empire by buying and restoring old facilities. Grab your hammer, your mortar, and get to work!
Why similar: Sandbox 21.6%, Realistic 18.4%, Education 16.2%, Family Friendly 14.7%, Simulation 13%
Why You'll Like It: It features the same renovation and management mechanics, focusing on transforming neglected spaces into functional businesses.
- #24 Toy Tinker Simulator
83% matchMixed47% of 990 reviews2021
Dev: Turquoise Revival GamesPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Have you ever wanted to be a toy tinker? This is a unique chance to become one! Repair toys and start your toy-museums to make everyone happy!
Why similar: Sandbox 18.9%, Realistic 17.7%, Family Friendly 15.1%, Relaxing 12.4%, Simulation 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the repair and management of items, sharing the satisfying 'fix-up' loop found in the seed game.
- #25 Miami Hotel Simulator
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 151 reviews2025
Dev: Last HowlPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Transform and manage your dream hotel in vibrant Miami! Renovate your property, delight your guests, and boost your income. Expand your offerings with vending machines and food services to become the ultimate hospitality tycoon!
Why similar: Sandbox 24.4%, Realistic 17.5%, Relaxing 14.3%, Simulation 13.7%, First-Person 8%
Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes the physics and management of a hotel environment, offering a more sandbox-oriented approach to the genre.
- #26 Bunker Builder Simulator
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Plan your work, dig a hole and build a bunker, that will survive anything! Manage safety, needs and moods of your clients, so you can become the best architect and earn a fortune. Will you be able to meet the expectations?
Why similar: Sandbox 21.3%, Realistic 16.3%, Simulation 15.3%, Relaxing 11.9%, First-Person 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a detailed construction and design experience for those who enjoy the building aspects of simulation games.
- #27 Chocolate Factory Simulator
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 450 reviews2025
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Enter the world of steam and sugar and become a master chocolatier in Chocolate Factory Simulator. Craft gourmet chocolate for your customers in your steampunk workshop with the help of your automaton assistant Nougat.
Why similar: Education 21.3%, Family Friendly 21.2%, Simulation 16.1%, Cute 11.7%, Relaxing 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a management-heavy simulation experience that focuses on production and facility maintenance.
- #28 My Horse: Bonded Spirits
79% matchMixed47% of 162 reviews2024
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Build a bond with your horse and gain its trust. Develop yours and the horse’s skills. Discover the surrounding open world. Complete tasks and take part in competitions. Rebuild a run-down stud farm!
Why similar: Family Friendly 16.6%, Education 14.5%, Realistic 13.9%, Simulation 12.5%, Relaxing 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the emotional bond and caretaking of animals, specifically horses, in an open-world setting.
- #29 Fantastic Haven
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Piece of Cake FabulousPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Restore the equilibrium of magic by saving endangered fantasy creatures. Build your shelter to welcome and protect them, explore unique regions, rally neighboring populations to your cause and rehabilitate creatures in their natural environment.
Why similar: Sandbox 24.6%, Nature 17.6%, Family Friendly 15.3%, Relaxing 13.8%, Simulation 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on creature management and base building, providing a unique fantasy twist on the simulation genre.
- #30 Animal Trainer Simulator: Prologue
78% matchVery Positive81% of 200 reviews2024
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 33%
The Prologue is just part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full version of the game. Manage and develop your animal training center, create a safe and happy place for them! Train different types of animals, and give them a lot of attention and they will surely become calmer with their owners.
Why similar: Dog 19.8% ★, Cats 14.2%, Education 12.9%, Family Friendly 10.6%, Realistic 8.3%
- #31 Animal Shelter 2: Prologue
77% matchVery Positive82% of 376 reviews2024
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Welcome back to the heartwarming world of Animal Shelter 2: Prologue! Provide a loving home for every four-legged friend in need – play with them, pet them, even dress them up! Get to know them and find them a loving family. Play with your friends and manage your shelter together in co-op!
Why similar: Dog 15.7% ★, Education 13.7%, Realistic 12.6%, Cats 12.2%, Family Friendly 11.7%
- #32 Zoo Simulator: Prologue
77% matchMostly Positive71% of 249 reviews2024
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 33%
The Prologue is just part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full version. In Zoo Simulator: Prologue, your main task is to run and manage your own zoo. Renew it and take care of all the animals' needs, ensuring them a peaceful life! Will you attract crowds of visitors? Create your own zoo!
Why similar: Realistic 16%, Nature 15.6%, Simulation 11.3%, Relaxing 10.6%, Open World 8%
- #33 Animal Shelter: Prologue
76% matchVery Positive91% of 1,910 reviews2021
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 53%
In Animal Shelter Prologue, your main target is to make your four-legged friends happy. Pet them, hand out treats, play with toys - and they will pay you back with great trust. Get to know the animals well enough to find them the best home! Don't wait any longer, open your animal shelter now!
Why similar: Dog 31.8% ★, Cats 20%, Simulation 11.6%, Realistic 9.7%, Family Friendly 8.4%
- #34 Handyman Corporation: Prologue
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 170 reviews2022
Dev: YuzuGamesPub: G-DEVS.com
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 41%
In Handyman Corporation you become the owner of a business where you handle a variety of jobs in cleaning, maintenance, design, and construction. Accept contracts, play minigames to perform every task required. Then expand your company – buy spare parts, tools, train skills, and manage employees.
Why similar: Education 28.4%, Simulation 19.4%, Family Friendly 11%, Cute 7.4%, First-Person 7.1%
- #35 Cafe Owner Simulator: Prologue
75% matchMixed66% of 1,447 reviews2022
Dev: Second RealityPub: RockGame S.A.
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Prologue to the Cafe Owner Simulator, where you can restore your own abandoned building, complete tasks at various levels, and start building a restaurant business from zero.
Why similar: Education 23%, Sandbox 17.2%, Relaxing 14.4%, Simulation 12.6%, First-Person 9.5%
- #36 Bunker Builder Simulator: Prologue
75% matchMixed60% of 415 reviews2023
Dev: Farmind StudioPub: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 35%
Bunker Builder Simulator: Prologue is just part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full version of the game. Plan your work, dig a hole and build a bunker, that will survive anything! Manage safety, needs and moods of your clients, so you can become the best architect and earn a fortune.
Why similar: Sandbox 22.5%, Realistic 20.2%, Simulation 17.1%, Relaxing 12.1%, First-Person 9.6%
- #37 Chocolate Factory Simulator: Prologue
72% matchVery Positive90% of 290 reviews2024
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%
The Prologue is just part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full version of the game. Enter the world of steam and sugar and become a master chocolatier in Chocolate Factory Simulator: Prologue. Craft gourmet chocolate for your customers in your steampunk workshop with the help of Nougat.
Why similar: Education 20.1%, Family Friendly 18.1%, Sandbox 14.1%, Simulation 13.4%, Cute 9.4%
- #38 Sunset Motel: Prologue
71% matchVery Positive92% of 849 reviews2024
Dev: Efkey StudiosPub: RockGame S.A.
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Sunset Motel: Prologue is a free motel management game. Ensure customer satisfaction, renovate interiors, design entertainment spaces! Manage your motel in your own style and provide travelers with unforgettable experiences!
Why similar: Simulation 37.4%, First-Person 20.1%, Relaxing 18%, Life Sim 14.6%, Management 7.5%
- #39 Monuments Flipper: Prologue
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 305 reviews2022
Dev: Monuments GamesPub: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Monuments Flipper: Prologue is just part of the amazing adventure that awaits you in the full version of the Monuments Flipper. Restore Aqueduct and Old Village and bring them to their former glory. BECOME A MONUMENT RENOVATOR!
Why similar: Education 25.2%, Sandbox 20.8%, Realistic 15.3%, Simulation 13.8%, Family Friendly 11.4%
- #40 Disco Simulator: Prologue
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 226 reviews2023
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Prologue is just part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full game. Disco Simulator: Prologue is a game where you play the role of the owner and manager of a music club. Buy equipment, sound system, lighting and decide on the appearance of your club. Make money and have fun!
Why similar: Sandbox 29.6%, Simulation 21.8%, Realistic 12.5%, Management 12.2%, 3D 7.2%
- #41 Garage Flipper: Prologue
74% matchMixed62% of 118 reviews2023
Dev: Farmind StudioPub: Games Incubator
Windows
The Prologue is just part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full version. Garage Flipper: Prologue is a game where you get to be a builder and renovator of garages and car repair shops. Your task is to complete jobs and build up your empire by buying and restoring old facilities.
Why similar: Education 21.9%, Sandbox 21.4%, Simulation 13.5%, Relaxing 10.1%, Realistic 9%
- #42 Pets
73% matchMixed57% of 60 reviews2024
Dev: petsgame
Windows · Mac · Linux
The gaming universe "Pets" is already waiting for you - new active players! Our game is created for all animal lovers and, of course, for those who already have their own favorite pets! Just click and get various pets into your inventory - from cats and dogs to turtles and hamsters!
Why similar: Dog 38.9% ★, Cats 26.8%, Simulation 8.9%, Family Friendly 8.8%, Relaxing 6.2%
- #43 Fantastic Haven: Prologue
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 283 reviews2024
Dev: Piece of Cake FabulousPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows
Save fantasy creatures and protect them until releasing them into their natural habitat. Build your shelter, explore the neighboring region, and encounter a series of events.
Why similar: Sandbox 26.4%, Simulation 16.4%, Family Friendly 13.9%, Cute 9.7%, Nature 8.1%
- #44 Tobacco Shop Simulator: Prologue
70% matchVery Positive85% of 757 reviews2024
Dev: Business Tycoon
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Run your tobacco shop in this free prologue version of the game. Sign contracts with leading brands, order products, and meet customer needs. Play with friends or go solo, and enjoy the growth of your shop.
Why similar: Sandbox 26.6%, Simulation 18.6%, Realistic 14%, Life Sim 9.4%, Family Friendly 9.4%
- #45 Retail Company Simulator: Prologue
70% matchVery Positive88% of 643 reviews2024
Dev: Business Tycoon
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Run your retail company in this free prologue version of the game. Sign contracts with leading brands, order new products, meet customer needs, and never let your customers leave the store empty-handed. Hire new workers, expand your store, and enjoy the growth of your retail company.
Why similar: Sandbox 28.1%, Realistic 19.9%, Simulation 19.5%, Family Friendly 14.4%, Life Sim 8.6%
- #46 TCG Card Shop Simulator: Prologue
68% matchVery Positive94% of 5,511 reviews2024
Dev: OPNeon Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Open your local game store early with the Prologue version, which includes main gameplay of the full version, but with limited progression. Stock shelves with booster packs, or crack them and collect the cards for yourself. Set your own prices, sell cards to customer.
Why similar: Simulation 37.8%, Management 17.7%, First-Person 15.3%, Life Sim 10.2%, 3D 7.5%
- #47 Hamster Playground
69% matchVery Positive85% of 2,174 reviews2024
Dev: Mass CreationPub: We Dig Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Prepare for cuteness overload, relentless training, and fierce rivalry as you and your hamsters take on challenges while traversing the maze and riding a skateboard, with more modes coming soon! Be the first to cross the finish line to earn rewards and yummy treats!
Why similar: Family Friendly 27.7%, Relaxing 21.6%, Cute 15.7%, Simulation 15.4%, Colorful 10.7%
- #48 Gas Station Simulator: Prologue - Early Days
71% matchVery Positive86% of 4,244 reviews2021
Dev: DRAGO entertainmentPub: Movie Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%
The "Early Days" prologue to Gas Station Simulator where you buy an abandoned gas station in the middle of nowhere, fix it up and start running it.
Why similar: Realistic 21.4%, Family Friendly 19.9%, Simulation 17.8%, First-Person 11.4%, Management 8.4%
- #49 Mall Simulator: Prologue
67% matchVery Positive89% of 567 reviews2025
Dev: F13 Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Turn your building from a small shopping center into a huge city mall! Start working with Prologue now. To avoid going bankrupt, you'll need to build new stores, set good prices and keep up with trends. A limited number of stores & services for Prologue are waiting for you.
Why similar: Sandbox 21%, Simulation 17.4%, Realistic 14.8%, Relaxing 13.6%, First-Person 10.3%
- #50 Aquarist - My First Job
73% matchMixed64% of 118 reviews2021
Dev: FreeMind S.A.Pub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Get your first job in the Aquarist! Learn how to set up aquarium, decorate it and take care of your fish!
Why similar: Education 17.2%, Sandbox 14.5%, Family Friendly 11.7%, Nature 10.7%, Relaxing 10.2%
- #51 Car Detailing Simulator: Prologue
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,231 reviews2021
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Car Detailing Simulator, you get a chance to renew any car and restore its splendor at the request of demanding customers! A nice and well-groomed vehicle can be the pride of every human being! Clean, polish and marvel at your creations in this highly realistic game where every little detail counts!
Why similar: Education 28.9%, Realistic 18.5%, Simulation 17.5%, Family Friendly 13.3%, First-Person 10.3%
- #52 My Horse: Bonded Spirits - Prologue
70% matchMixed59% of 218 reviews2024
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 32%
The Prologue is just part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full version. Build a bond with your horse and gain its trust. Develop yours and the horse’s skills. Discover the surrounding open world. Complete tasks and take part in competitions. Rebuild a run-down stud farm!
Why similar: Realistic 17.9%, Education 16.5%, Family Friendly 16.2%, Simulation 13.9%, Open World 10.9%
- #53 Kebab Simulator: Prologue
69% matchMixed64% of 1,508 reviews2023
Dev: Biotech Gameworks
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 1.3 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Kebab Simulator: Prologue is the perfect experience for running your dream restaurant and cooking delicious foods! Take the first steps of a perfect restaurant businness! Experience main game mechanics and be ready for the full version!
Why similar: Sandbox 24.1%, Realistic 15.5%, Simulation 14.8%, Family Friendly 14.2%, First-Person 8.7%
- #54 Tavern Manager Simulator: Prologue
67% matchVery Positive91% of 169 reviews2024
Dev: One More Time
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Restore your fantasy tavern to its full glory. Repair, improve and expand the establishment. Try running a tavern for a day in Prologue.
Why similar: Simulation 25.9%, Relaxing 21.8%, Sandbox 18.2%, Management 9%, 3D 9%
- #55 Toy Tinker Simulator: BETA
69% matchVery Positive82% of 374 reviews2021
Dev: Turquoise Revival GamesPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 19%
Have you ever wanted to be a toy tinker? Here you can take the first step to become one! This is a tiny portion of Toy Tinker Simulator, which includes only ten toys.
Why similar: Realistic 17.8%, Family Friendly 15.2%, Simulation 13.8%, Cute 11.2%, Relaxing 10.5%
- #56 Maltese's Fluffy Onsen
63% matchVery Positive95% of 2,784 reviews2025
Dev: Sinkhole Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 28.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Run a bathhouse visited by animals! Maltese's Fluffy Onsen is a relaxing simulation game that you can enjoy while doing other tasks, as it sits at the bottom of your screen. Place baths with different temperatures and rest areas to help a variety of animal friends unwind.
Why similar: Dog 20.8% ★, Simulation 16.5%, Cats 15%, Sandbox 12.3%, Cute 11.8%
- #57 Urbek City Builder: Prologue
66% matchVery Positive94% of 1,703 reviews2022
Dev: Estudios KremlinoisPub: RockGame S.A.
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Urbek City Builder: Prologue is a free city building game where you can build your own neighbourhoods: from nightlife district to industrial district. Don't exhaust your natural resources before you have an educated population to build more efficient structures. Try it yourself for free!
Why similar: Sandbox 36.6%, Family Friendly 25.4%, Simulation 18.7%, Management 10.9%, Atmospheric 5.3%
- #58 Demolish & Build 3 Prologue
67% matchMostly Positive71% of 83 reviews2024
Dev: Demolish Games S.A.
Windows
Demolish & Build 3 Prologue is a sneak peek at the driving, demolition, building mechanics and physics from the upcoming Demolition & Build 3. In the game, you demolish old structures and build new, both with hand tools and heavy duty machines.
Why similar: Education 16.8%, Sandbox 15.3%, Family Friendly 13.2%, Relaxing 11.6%, Simulation 11.3%
- #59 Supermarket Simulator: Prologue
64% matchVery Positive94% of 4,535 reviews2024
Dev: Nokta Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Start running your own supermarket with Prologue already. Stock shelves, handle cashier tasks, process online orders, design & expand. Set the prices based on the market. Be prepared to face the consequences if you fail to make the nightly repayment to the gangs.
Why similar: Sandbox 25.4%, Simulation 24.1%, Realistic 14.5%, Management 10.5%, First-Person 10.4%