- #1 Sky traveler
97% matchMixed68% of 19 reviews2026
Dev: DFRGAMES
Windows
Simulator of life in the Japanese village. Building your own village. Use the portal to move around the islands and collect resources. Once you're ready - go to other worlds. There is work for you too. Relax and feel like a hero in this world.
Why similar: Mining 22.4% ★, Life Sim 19.6%, Crafting 14.5%, Fishing 11.6% ★, Simulation 11%
- #2 Arcadius
96% matchMixed70% of 856 reviews2022
Dev: Atlas Interactive
Windows
Arcadius is a relaxing but grindy multiplayer resource gathering sim. Explore an open world while collecting and gathering 100s of unique resources with other players. Compete to be the best at your skill & enjoy over 90 achievable achievements on launch.
Why similar: Mining 41.8% ★, Life Sim 12.9%, Multiplayer 10.1%, Simulation 8.7%, Fishing 7.9% ★
- #3 Drilling
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: HONGS
Windows · Mac
"DRILLING" is a relaxing game focusing on the pure joy of digging and moving forward. You play as "Mr. Drill," who has awakened deep underground, and begin an expedition toward the surface. Mine 9 kind of ores found across various layers, and use the resources you gather to upgrade your modules.
Why similar: Mining 47.8% ★, Crafting 22.4%, Simulation 10.3%, Exploration 8.5%, Adventure 3.8%
- #4 My Little Blacksmith Shop
95% matchMixed70% of 1,170 reviews2025
Dev: DasiusPub: Noble Games Studio
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Craft weapons, armor and tools, manage resources and expand your workshop. Experience realistic physics-based forging, unlock new recipes and special orders, and interact with a medieval town's inhabitants as you work to become the greatest blacksmith in the land.
Why similar: Crafting 28.4%, Mining 20% ★, Simulation 15%, Medieval 10.1%, Life Sim 8.1%
- #5 Luma Island
94% matchVery Positive84% of 12,297 reviews2024
Dev: Feel Free Games
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 24.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Get ready to explore, farm, fish, mine, craft, and raise magical Lumas as you solve puzzles and embark on quests across Luma Island. Play solo, or team up with friends in 1-4 player online co-op. Choose relaxing Cozy, challenging Adventure, or epic Hero mode to match your mood and playstyle.
Why similar: Mining 23.1% ★, Crafting 15.4%, Life Sim 12.8%, Online Co-Op 9.9%, Simulation 8.9%
- #6 GONE DIGGING
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: NewGen
Windows
Dig together by day. Feed the darkness by night. A 1–4 player co-op digging thriller where loot, upgrades, and sacrifices decide who survives after sundown.
Why similar: Mining 35.4% ★, Life Sim 19.3%, Crafting 19.1%, Simulation 7.6%, Exploration 7.3%
- #7 The Ranchers
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The RanchersPub: Trophy Games Publishing ApS
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Ranchers is an open world country-life sim for 1-4 players. Raise animals, grow crops, craft machines, build your dream house and explore the gigantic open world where mines and dangerous monsters abound. Earn the villagers' respect and esteem. And who knows, maybe find love and start a family.
Why similar: Mining 23.1% ★, Life Sim 18.9%, Crafting 15.3%, Fishing 12.2% ★, Simulation 9.7%
- #8 Whisker Waters
92% matchMixed46% of 69 reviews2024
Dev: Underbite GamesPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Whisker Waters is the ultimate RPG adventure that blends light fantasy and the art of fishing into a mesmerizing world. As a player, you'll create and play as your very own Cat character and embark on a whimsical fishing journey like never before.
Why similar: Life Sim 22.9%, Fishing 22.8% ★, Crafting 17.9%, Simulation 10.9%, Adventure 6.2%
- #9 Eunoia
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TinkerBloom
Windows
A cozy farming and life sim set inside a long forgotten cave. Restore a ruined village, farm unique crops, build and decorate, manage NPCs, collect items, earn achievements to unlock special rewards, and uncover magical changes between day and night.
Why similar: Mining 23.8% ★, Simulation 14.4%, Life Sim 13.8%, Fishing 13% ★, Crafting 12.6%
- #10 Prison Miner
91% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Data Leak Games
Windows
Mine until your arms drop off! In Prison Miner you will rank up through various ranks discovering new mines and materials along the way to be able to upgrade your equipment and mine even faster. Until eventually, you do it all again!
Why similar: Mining 46.4% ★, Crafting 22.9%, Simulation 13.7%, Exploration 10.1%, Casual 3.7%
- #11 My Heaven's Dale
90% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: DreamingCat
Windows
Sent by the Moon Goddess, you arrive in Heaven’s Dale to run a carpenter workshop and uncover its former owner’s fate. Mysterious ghosts drift through everywhere! Live a cozy life planting, fishing, mining, and caring for animals while restoring the town at your own pace.
Why similar: Mining 27.5% ★, Life Sim 17.6%, Crafting 15.3%, Job Simulator 13% ★, Fishing 10.7% ★
- #12 Peaceful Soul
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Radish DeveloperPub: AWSUM! SINDIECATE by Inspirnasoft
Windows
Peaceful Soul is a Social Life Simulation. In this game you can interact with villagers, building friendships, finding love, take part in interesting festivals.
Why similar: Life Sim 28.3%, Mining 24.4% ★, Simulation 23.8%, Fishing 14.6% ★, RPG 7.9%
- #13 Spirit Vendor
87% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Kirion Studios
Windows
I built Spirit Vendor as a solo indie dev, and I'm excited to share it with you! In this charming world, you decide how your day unfolds—run your shop, tend your fields, and care for your animals. Explore a lively village, meet unique characters, build friendships, and perhaps even find true love.
Why similar: Mining 27.8% ★, Life Sim 21%, Fishing 17% ★, Simulation 11.3%, Crafting 11%
- #14 Lunaton: Rescue mission
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Anna Shcherbak
Windows · Mac
🐾 Meet the cute characters and explore the world of Lunaton: Rescue Mission in this upcoming adventure platformer game with Metroidvania elements.
Why similar: Life Sim 25.5%, Crafting 18.8%, Simulation 14.5%, Cozy 8.5%, Exploration 7.6%
- #15 Cropia
85% matchVery Positive92% of 77 reviews2025
Dev: Cropstone Studio
Windows
Cultivate crops, care for animals, fish, mine resources, and explore diverse environments while growing the local community. Invite village residents to work with you and collaborate to meet city targets, helping you achieve goals more efficiently.
Why similar: Mining 28.5% ★, Life Sim 19.5%, Crafting 16%, Fishing 15.2% ★, Exploration 5.9%
- #16 Kyma
88% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: Kidness
Windows · Mac · Linux
Kyma is a wacky game blending RPG and life simulation. Help Fropin manage the city, customize it, decorate your house, create factories and gardens. Look for your missing mother by discovering amazing places and characters!
Why similar: Mining 32.5% ★, Life Sim 21.3%, Crafting 17.7%, Simulation 10.9%, Exploration 6%
- #17 Dwarf Simulator
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ascalon Games
Windows
You are a Dwarf. Mine, craft, drink and repeat. Mine ores, craft and sell weapons and have a drink with your friends
Why similar: Mining 29% ★, Life Sim 26.7%, Simulation 21.7%, Crafting 16.4%, Multiplayer 3.1%
- #18 Mining & Tunneling Simulator
89% matchVery Negative19% of 139 reviews2014
Dev: United Independent Entertainment GmbH
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 32.5 hrs≥1hr: 24%
Blast rocks, drill tunnels and force your way through every mountain. At the beginning you have enough time and no major problems. Once the TNT charges are placed you can start the blasting to create the tunnel entrance. The excavated material will be loaded by a shovel dozer on a dump truck and transported to the storage site.
Why similar: Mining 57.2% ★, Simulation 42.8%
- #19 Museum No.9
84% matchMostly Positive74% of 247 reviews2025
Dev: YaoYi Technology
Windows
Massive artifact collection! Build your museum with extreme freedom! Visitor revenue depends on your route design, and whether you can achieve perfect profits is entirely up to you! Enjoy light rogue-style adventure exploration, and use different skill combinations to battle monsters every time!
Why similar: Mining 33.2% ★, Life Sim 22.5%, Simulation 14.7%, Crafting 14.2%, Adventure 5.6%
- #20 Fuel Harvest Together
84% matchMostly Positive70% of 963 reviews2025
Dev: Say2SunPub: Grejuva
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Play solo or co-op with up to 5 players to find oil, store crude, refine fuels, and sell them at gas stations and shop. Dig for gems and fossils, upgrade your gear, lease new land, and dominate the city as the biggest oil supplier!
Why similar: Mining 30.1% ★, Crafting 15.7%, Life Sim 13.2%, Job Simulator 12.6% ★, Simulation 10.1%
- #21 Cornucopia®
83% matchVery Positive89% of 637 reviews2023
Dev: David Dolynny | Subconscious GamesPub: Subconscious Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Stardew Valley meets Paper Mario in the coziest farming RPG you've never played. Romance 34+ characters, befriend 50+, raise adorable animals, and grow crops using real soil science. No forced bedtime. A handcrafted 2.5D world full of charm, secrets, and the dream life you've been waiting for.
Why similar: Life Sim 21.6%, Mining 19.3% ★, Crafting 17.3%, Fishing 12% ★, Simulation 10.9%
- #22 Kitori Academy
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cubenary
Windows
Kitori Academy is a life simulator where you live the adventures of a wizard apprentice with your spirit companion. Train your magical skills and learn how to brew potions, grow vegetables and catch spells to challenge the curse that lurks in the world.
Why similar: Life Sim 22.9%, Mining 20.2% ★, Crafting 15.9%, Fishing 11.7% ★, Simulation 10.6%
- #23 Voice of Nature
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PohonMuda
Windows
Welcome to Moonspring Vale! your new life in another world after you got summoned by a little witch girl. Join Adventure Guild, buy abandoned farm, take care of animals, plants flower fruits and veggie, meet new friends, find love and explore unknown area. New Journey is waiting for you.
Why similar: Mining 21.5% ★, Life Sim 18.4%, Fishing 12.6% ★, Crafting 11.7%, Simulation 11.3%
- #24 Velanit: The Forgotten Cottage
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ivasan Games
Windows · Mac
Restore an abandoned Mediterranean cottage and uncover the story of its previous owner. Gather resources, craft supplies, befriend villagers, and piece together a mystery that might be more real than anyone believes.
Why similar: Life Sim 29%, Crafting 21.1%, Simulation 14.8%, Cozy 12.6%, Medieval 6.4%
- #25 Gold Hunter
82% matchMixed41% of 709 reviews2022
Dev: eXtreme Studios
Windows
Have you always dreamed of searching for gold? Then start your own adventure now - alone or together with friends. Explore a huge map and dig for gold using a variety of methods, vehicles and wash plants.
Why similar: Mining 41.3% ★, Simulation 17.4%, Online Co-Op 12.2%, Multiplayer 9.8%, Adventure 4.9%
- #26 My Time at Portia
81% matchVery Positive92% of 44,122 reviews2019
Dev: Pathea GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 36.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Start a new life in the enchanting town of Portia! Restore your Pa's neglected workshop to its former glory by fulfilling commissions, growing crops, raising animals, and befriending the quirky inhabitants of this charming post-apocalyptic land!
Why similar: Life Sim 27.3%, Crafting 22.8%, Mining 18.9% ★, Simulation 12.2%, RPG 5.6%
- #27 Sun Haven
79% matchVery Positive81% of 24,867 reviews2023
Dev: Pixel Sprout Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 14.9 hrsMean: 31.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Build your farm and relationships with townsfolk, or forge ahead on a quest of magic, monsters, and dragons. Level up through a skill tree in 8 person multiplayer, or adventure solo!
Why similar: Mining 22.2% ★, Life Sim 20.7%, Crafting 13.8%, Fishing 11.7% ★, Multiplayer 7.9%
- #28 Break The Ice
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BeyondRealm
Windows
Mine, survive, upgrade, repeat. Descend into a treacherous ice cave filled with relentless monsters and rare loot. Escape with the Miner's Stone to upgrade your gear, but watch the frost, if your cabin's fading fire goes out, your journey ends permanently.
Why similar: Mining 55.6% ★, Crafting 24.3%, Exploration 9.4%, Adventure 8.3%, Casual 1.7%
- #29 Potion Brew: Co-op
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 67 reviews2023
Dev: Soulwarmers Games
Windows
You need this game to forget about your life cares and become the best alchemist of this fantasy world with your friends! An alchemy shop keeper game offers you to brew potions for your customers, loot the ingredients in the forest, trade with sellers and compete with rivals.
Why similar: Mining 25.2% ★, Fishing 16.3% ★, Life Sim 16%, Crafting 13.2%, Online Co-Op 10%
- #30 Made in Melostead
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CherryCapra
Windows
Return to your hometown to run your shop by fulfilling commissions and selling wares. Choose your path as a blacksmith, alchemist, or woodworker and revive Melostead as you befriend neighbors, reform trade routes, and explore the world for exotic materials in this fantasy-inspired crafting sim RPG!
Why similar: Life Sim 27.2%, Crafting 26.3%, Simulation 17.2%, Exploration 7%, RPG 6.8%
- #31 DIG Raiders: Anomaly Extraction
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Soda Game Studio
Windows
DIG Raiders: Anomaly Extraction is a co-op digging sim where you and your crew burrow through 10+ layers of the unknown—team up to uncover the truth, battle rivals, and race to secure alien gems. Dig deep. Extract the anomaly. Get out alive!
Why similar: Mining 47.7% ★, Online Co-Op 16.7%, Adventure 9.7%, Simulation 8.5%, Exploration 6.9%
- #32 Heidi's Legacy: Mountains Calling
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Humble Reeds
Windows · Mac · Linux
Heidi's Legacy is a cozy narrative sim where you care for goats, craft mountain goods, and help villagers rebuild their lives. Experience a peaceful pastoral life, inspired by the Heidi novels, celebrating nature, healing, community, and self-discovery.
Why similar: Life Sim 27.3%, Simulation 14.3%, Crafting 12.3%, Fishing 10.8% ★, Cozy 9.9%
- #33 Table for None
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Loafing Studio
Windows · Mac
"Table for None" is a pixelated, bite-sized open world, food truck cooking adventure game. Explore diverse regions, discover new recipes, and prepare meals to manage your food truck!
Why similar: Simulation 21.5%, Crafting 21.1%, Life Sim 13.2%, Exploration 9.3%, Fishing 9% ★
- #34 Printfarm Simulator
75% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Friendly Bug Studio
Windows
Build and manage your own 3D printing farm! Expand production, fulfill custom orders, and automate your workflow in a realistic economic simulation.
Why similar: Crafting 38.2%, Life Sim 36.2%, Simulation 24.2%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #35 De'Vine: Heavenly Acres
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 40 reviews2022
Dev: StapletonPub: DPSII
Windows
Welcome to your farm on Heavenly Acres! Farmland that presents many opportunities. Harvest trees & plants. Grow Crops. Romance with other misfits. Collect up to 200 unique monsters and compete with monster battles! Indulge in the underground for buried treasure and dangerous monsters!
Why similar: Mining 33.6% ★, Crafting 19%, Life Sim 18%, Simulation 6.2%, Medieval 5.6%
- #36 Doug The Digger
74% match7 user reviews83% of 41 reviews2025
Dev: Rapid Iterations
Windows
Doug The Digger is a casual, single-player mining and crafting game where you aim to escape a crash landing by crafting a rocket. The gameplay is simple but addictive—play at your own risk!
Why similar: Mining 47.2% ★, Crafting 18.7%, Exploration 8.2%, Simulation 6.8%, Adventure 6.2%
- #37 Astro Miner
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 47 reviews2024
Dev: CrazyLabsPub: QubicGames
Windows
Embark on a Colorful Journey Through the Galaxy! Explore new planets and mine various minerals using your vacuum gun!
Why similar: Mining 53.5% ★, Simulation 20.5%, Exploration 8.1%, Adventure 7.4%, Casual 6.5%
- #38 Thrae
73% matchMixed67% of 18 reviews2025
Dev: skery games
Windows
Thrae is a cozy crafting adventure game, where you play as a bunny on their path to become the Legendary Easter Bunny! Build relationships, Craft, Decorate & Deliver Enchanted eggs to heal your friends of the forest!
Why similar: Crafting 21.9%, Life Sim 20.4%, Fishing 17.1% ★, Simulation 10.3%, Cozy 9.3%
- #39 Jink in
75% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Ego Games Studios LTD
Windows
Junk In offers players an engaging simulation experience as a homeless person, capturing the everyday challenges and survival situations faced on the streets. This casual simulator features level-based gameplay, with each level presenting a unique scenario for players to navigate and overcome.
Why similar: Life Sim 35.8%, Simulation 30.6%, Adventure 14.3%, Exploration 9.9%, Third Person 7.8%
- #40 Nytherra
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Winsmoke
Windows
A cozy 2D adventure where you explore, gather resources, turn them into profit, craft, and battle enemies to save a fading world before time runs out.
Why similar: Mining 26.8% ★, Life Sim 19.9%, Fishing 18.1% ★, Crafting 14.7%, Simulation 7.7%
- #41 Goldrot
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: puccino
Windows
Start from a small settlement, survive, and expand across a chain of islands—building new colonies, launching raids, and growing your domain in a colony sim with 4X-inspired progression.
Why similar: Mining 47.3% ★, Crafting 21.3%, Online Co-Op 14.5%, Multiplayer 10.9%, Casual 2.9%
- #42 Capsule
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CottonCastle Games
Windows
Capsule is a co-op survival and building game set in space. Build your modular spaceship, land on planets, gather resources, and try to survive together with your friends against the dangers of space while uncovering the truth behind the destruction of your world.
Why similar: Crafting 25%, Life Sim 17.7%, Online Co-Op 16.5%, Simulation 14.2%, Multiplayer 11.5%
- #43 The Runesmith
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Shawk Studio
Windows
Explore ancient lands, gather rare materials, and forge powerful runes blessed by mighty gods. Craft, hunt, mine, and master the art of runesmithing — a fallen god’s path to reclaim his place among the divine.
Why similar: Mining 34.3% ★, Life Sim 22.3%, Crafting 19.3%, Exploration 6.8%, Third Person 6.2%
- #44 Dressmaker
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: elyaradinePub: Cozy Lives
Windows · Mac · Linux
Become a dressmaker! Choose fabric, cut out patterns, and sew them all together to satisfy (or sabotage!) townsfolk in this cozy crafting game inspired by real dressmaking.
Why similar: Crafting 26.3%, Job Simulator 25.7% ★, Life Sim 21.5%, Simulation 13.5%, Cozy 8%
- #45 Finnish Cottage Simulator
70% matchVery Positive94% of 3,427 reviews2024
Dev: RANELA GAMES
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Finnish Cottage Simulator is the ultimate cottage experience. Relax and enjoy the Finnish summer nature, go to the sauna, get drunk, grill food or play games with others!
Why similar: Life Sim 25.1%, Crafting 18%, Simulation 17.4%, Online Co-Op 15.4%, Multiplayer 10.8%
- #46 Magic Inn: Prologue
71% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: Purpledoor Studios
Windows
Reclaim glory in Magic Inn, a charming tavern life simulator. Take on the role of an exiled wizard-turned-innkeeper, overseeing everything from menus, rooms, guests, and staff in a fully magical customizable inn. Engage in card battles to spark conversations and foster relationships with guests.
Why similar: Life Sim 37.1%, Crafting 27.6%, Simulation 15.3%, RPG 9.2%, Casual 5.5%
- #47 Retire in the Fairy Mountains
70% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: YellowBeansStudio
Windows
Retire in the Fairy Mountains is a Chinese-style farming game that integrates planting, fishing, livestock breeding, cooking, mining and free building. Players take on the role of a farmer at the foot of the Immortal Mountain, unlock various interesting items and build their own world.
Why similar: Life Sim 24.9%, Mining 24.4% ★, Fishing 15.5% ★, Crafting 14%, Simulation 10.9%
- #48 My Time at Sandrock
69% matchVery Positive88% of 28,550 reviews2023
Dev: Pathea Games
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 39.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Travel to the desert community of Sandrock and take on the role of a fledgling Builder. Use your trusty toolset to gather resources, construct machines, and turn your run-down workshop into a well-oiled production facility to save the town from the jaws of economic ruin!
Why similar: Life Sim 30.7%, Mining 24.4% ★, Crafting 20.2%, Multiplayer 8.5%, Simulation 6.4%
- #49 Cafe Crew Simulator: Prologue
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 19 reviews2026
Dev: Woo Game StudioPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Build your café, brew perfect coffee, and sabotage your rivals in this chaotic multiplayer café simulator. Start small… and learn how far you’re willing to go.
Why similar: Life Sim 31.6%, Simulation 25%, Crafting 21%, Online Co-Op 9%, Casual 7%
- #50 Blightlands Blacksmith
70% matchMostly Positive80% of 74 reviews2023
Dev: Skald Software
Windows
Blightlands Blacksmith is a medieval fantasy blacksmithing simulator with exploration and combat elements. Mine, smelt, forge, assemble, grind, and rune-craft weapons to supply a legion cohort, and defend yourself as you delve into the mine for new materials. The cohort's success depends on you.
Why similar: Mining 39% ★, Crafting 25.8%, Simulation 15.3%, Medieval 10.1%, RPG 5.8%
- #51 Chipmatic
67% matchMixed67% of 159 reviews2026
Dev: Molter
Windows · Linux
Chipmatic is an incremental factory building game where you control a mining robot on a mission to reach Earth’s core. Explore underground, find buried blueprints, research technologies and upgrade yourself to create the best (and only) factory on Earth!
Why similar: Mining 40.8% ★, Job Simulator 22.3% ★, Crafting 15.5%, Simulation 12.1%, Exploration 4.9%
- #52 Timora Isle
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Grape
Windows
You play as a 12-year-old boy who inherits a run-down farm—along with a heavy debt. By managing the farm, you’ll gradually pay off what you owe, rebuild the farm into a thriving new home, and uncover the many mysteries surrounding it, all while living a peaceful and fulfilling life.
Why similar: Life Sim 24.3%, Mining 24% ★, Crafting 16.9%, Fishing 12.4% ★, Simulation 11%
- #53 Geo
73% matchVery Positive85% of 183 reviews2017
Dev: Windybeard
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Geo is a game about building and expanding an intergalactic mining corporation. Explore uncharted space and discover comets, moons, Planets and gas giants before heading in and drilling the cash out of them! Expand your HQ, build new rooms and facilities to increase your drilling stats.
Why similar: Mining 44.4% ★, Simulation 28.6%, Crafting 15.7%, Adventure 11.4%
- #54 Gemporium: A Cute Mining Sim
66% matchVery Positive94% of 1,035 reviews2025
Dev: Merge Conflict Studio
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Mine, refine, and sell gemstones in Gemporium, a cute, fast-paced shop management game. Upgrade your tools, expand your store, and master the daily rhythm of digging, polishing, and turning a profit to pay off your debt, one gem at a time.
Why similar: Mining 41.4% ★, Life Sim 21%, Job Simulator 16% ★, Simulation 11.6%, Cozy 6.2%
- #55 Magic Isle Simulator
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Zentium StudioPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
In a fantastical wizard town where sorcerers soar on wands, manage your own magic shop in co-op for up to 4 players! Brew potions together, craft flight wands, and grow your shop. Chase thieves, balance the power of secret societies, and build the most magnificent shop of all.
Why similar: Life Sim 29.4%, Crafting 15.2%, Online Co-Op 15.1%, Simulation 14.8%, Multiplayer 8.7%
- #56 Fallen Kingdom
69% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2023
Dev: Gurup Studios
Windows
You have received a mission from your king. Will you complete this task? Or will you decide your own path?
Why similar: Mining 24.8% ★, Fishing 14.4% ★, Crafting 14.3%, Life Sim 13.3%, Simulation 12.2%
- #57 Star Ores Inc.
65% matchVery Positive82% of 314 reviews2025
Dev: BlackBeak GamesPub: Three River Games (3RG)
Windows
Take over an abandoned space station and manage your own ore mine. Cut through the asteroid with your laser, sell ore, and create an automated network of robot helpers to maximize your profit.
Why similar: Mining 40.8% ★, Crafting 24%, Simulation 13.5%, Exploration 8.6%, Adventure 5.7%
- #58 Cozy Beach
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: LunaBeat
Windows
🏝️ Cozy Beach is a wholesome game set on an beautiful tropical island where you can fish and explore, solo or with friends. Catch and collect fish, go swimming, search for treasure, craft tropical drinks, or just hang out and chill!
Why similar: Fishing 22.1% ★, Crafting 18.2%, Job Simulator 11.8% ★, Cozy 9.2%, Simulation 8.2%
- #59 Forgefolk
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sunseed Games
Windows
Forgefolk is a blacksmithing simulator set in the workshop of a master dwarf. Gather resources, smelt, forge, and complete orders. Upgrade your workshop, craft better tools, and earn gold. If you’re looking for a calm yet satisfying gameplay loop, step up to the anvil.
Why similar: Mining 48.2% ★, Crafting 21.9%, Simulation 14.9%, Medieval 10.1%, Casual 4%
- #60 AlienSunny
65% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: AHelmet
Windows
Custom characters, custom maps, planting, raising livestock, chopping trees, weeding, fishing, building houses, constructing bridges, mining, driving away enemies who steal crops, and so on. You can skip tasks if you don't want to do them, and running out of stamina won't cause any loss.
Why similar: Mining 28.2% ★, Life Sim 24.5%, Fishing 19.3% ★, Simulation 14.2%, RPG 5.5%