- #1 Nature Atelier
97% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: Catnip Studio
Windows
A decorative design game where you can create with natural specimens. There are no rules or limitations—unleash your imagination and craft your own masterpiece!
Why similar: Design & Illustration 28.2% ★, Cats 12.6%, Photo Editing 12% ★, Nature 11.6%, Crafting 9.5%
- #2 Trinket Bag Maker
96% matchVery Positive100% of 56 reviews2026
Dev: Mgtt Studio
Windows · Mac
Trinket Bag Maker is a cozy retro sandbox game inspired by the 2000's girl games, where you can create your own trinket bag! Choose between many adorable charms and bags to create the trinket bag of your dreams! ✨
Why similar: Design & Illustration 29.9% ★, Decorating 13.2% ★, Sandbox 12.7%, Building 11%, Crafting 8.4%
- #3 Pets Hotel: Prologue
96% matchVery Positive90% of 361 reviews2023
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Pets Hotel: Prologue is just part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full version of the game. Pets Hotel: Prologue 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: Dogs 20.5% ★, Cats 17.3%, Sandbox 12.3%, Family Friendly 9%, Nature 8.7%
- #4 Cats in Cozy Rooms
95% matchPositive100% of 43 reviews2025
Dev: AGE Zero
Windows
A charming room-decorating game with a feline twist! Hand-drawn art, unique cat clients, and endless creativity—decorate rooms based on each cat’s likes and dislikes to make their dream home! A relaxing, artistic game full of charm and creativity!
Why similar: Design & Illustration 30.7% ★, Cats 19.7%, Sandbox 12%, Building 11.2%, Relaxing 7.2%
- #5 Oceanside Whispers
94% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Sloppy Studios
Windows
In Oceanside Whispers, the ocean is your canvas. Build and decorate spaces above or beneath the waves. Arrange rooms, add light, furniture, and cozy details to create calm retreats.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 35.5% ★, Sandbox 13.5%, Cats 10.3%, Simulation 8.8%, Building 7.8%
- #6 Forest Ranger Simulator
94% matchMixed41% of 264 reviews2024
Dev: FreeMind S.A.
Windows
Take care of forgotten nature's treasure. Build, craft, feed, clean and manage your forest in Forest Ranger Simulator. Ensure its long-lasting beauty and become a flawless Forest Ranger!
Why similar: Design & Illustration 26.3% ★, Building 10.8%, Sandbox 10.3%, Nature 9.6%, Crafting 9.4%
- #7 Bloomcraft
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sad Hare Games
Windows
Bloomcraft is a Garden Creation Simulator. The player's goal is to create a garden that pleases the Flower Queen. The more the Flower Queen likes the garden, the more money she pays for it every second.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 30.8% ★, Nature 14%, Crafting 12.1%, Sandbox 12%, Building 8.3%
- #8 Tiny Glade
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 24,073 reviews2024
Dev: Pounce Light
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Tiny Glade is a small diorama builder where you doodle whimsical castles, cozy cottages & romantic ruins. Explore gridless building chemistry as the game adorns your glades with procedural detail. No management, combat or goals: just kick back and turn forgotten meadows into lovable dioramas.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 34.8% ★, Building 16.1%, Sandbox 13.5%, Relaxing 8.8%, Nature 7.5%
- #9 Dream Home Designer
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hazel Interval
Windows
Dream Home Designer is a game where you get to create your dream house. Select a plot, build, furnish and customize every detail according to your visions in this sandbox style experience.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 43.5% ★, Sandbox 15.5%, Building 15.1%, Simulation 7.9%, Education 6.4%
- #10 Dream Garden
90% matchVery Positive86% of 74 reviews2025
Dev: Campfire Studio
Windows · Mac
An easygoing simulation game about creating tiny, Japanese inspired garden dioramas. Use a wide selection of plants, decorations and tools to build and nurture the zen garden retreat of your dreams.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 33.1% ★, Building 14.5%, Sandbox 14.2%, Nature 12.5%, Relaxing 8.2%
- #11 Mohyeong World
91% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Hayankkum
Windows
Mohyeong World is a calm and creative pixel art sandbox where you can freely decorate your own space. Arrange furniture, design cozy rooms, and watch your world slowly take shape at your own pace. There is no combat, no pressure — just you, your imagination, and the quiet joy of creation.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 40.2% ★, Sandbox 15.3%, Simulation 10.4%, Building 9.3%, Nature 7.5%
- #12 Scraps - Hellmouth Creek
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Polias Games
Windows
A scrapbooking adventure. Ride bikes, float down rivers, and explore the woods while capturing photos and arranging your own scrapbook pages.
Why similar: Photo Editing 38.4% ★, Design & Illustration 31% ★, Nature 12.3%, Exploration 5.9%, Cute 4.3%
- #13 Garden Renovator
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Garden GamesPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Garden Renovator is an engaging simulator allowing you to take on the mantle of a professional gardener. Use various fun tools to your advantage and make your clients happy with your garden designs!
Why similar: Design & Illustration 31.1% ★, Building 13.1%, Sandbox 11.5%, Nature 11.2%, Family Friendly 5.6%
- #14 Cozyrama
86% matchVery Positive89% of 76 reviews2025
Dev: Sandwich Games 🥪Pub: Frozen District
Windows
Cozyrama is a peaceful sandbox where you shape your own magical dioramas. Sculpt it, pick the right colors, decorate with hundreds of items and add cute animals. Observe a cozy world grow around you! No pressure or timers. Just relax, unwind, and let your imagination bloom!
Why similar: Design & Illustration 32.8% ★, Building 13.4%, Sandbox 13%, Nature 12.5%, Relaxing 6.7%
- #15 Evergreen - Mountain Life Simulator
87% matchMixed62% of 108 reviews2023
Dev: Somnambulist Games
Windows
Evergreen is a simulation game about leaving the stress of the city behind and starting a new life in a mountain valley.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 35.6% ★, Building 15.2%, Sandbox 12.8%, Relaxing 8.4%, Family Friendly 7.2%
- #16 ARCHiTECTUS
88% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: NordicMoth Studio
Windows
ARCHiTECTUS is a sandbox game about planning, building, furnishing and exploring of constructions.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 31.3% ★, Building 13.5%, Simulation 13.2%, Sandbox 12.8%, Casual 8.4%
- #17 Journey to Shorestone
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Turnpike Theory
Windows
Shape a rich environment of shifting sands, wild swamps, and ancient ruins. Each biome you create unlocks new materials, developments, and regional wonders. Place rivers, paths, and connect your settlements across the wilderness. Forge a living world where nature and settlements grow together.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 33% ★, Building 16.6%, Nature 15.5%, Sandbox 14.5%, Relaxing 6.7%
- #18 Passpartout 2: The Lost Artist
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,333 reviews2023
Dev: Flamebait Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 33.2% ★, Photo Editing 31.1% ★, Sandbox 9.7%, Simulation 8.3%, Exploration 7.2%
- #19 The Creator: Live Together
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Mark Miller
Windows
The Creator: Live Together is a cozy co-op design and decoration simulator where everything is built around creativity without limits. Decorate interiors, customize the outdoor areas around the house, experiment with different styles, and create unique spaces together with friends.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 29.1% ★, Decorating 17.5% ★, Sandbox 11.1%, Building 10.3%, CRPG 5.3%
- #20 Charming Hill
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SOPA games
Windows
Charming Hill is a small experimental game where creating beautiful paintings feels easy and natural. No artistic skills are needed; it’s a space to relax, paint, and discover a heartwarming story, or better yet, paint your own.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 25.6% ★, Building 12.2%, Sandbox 11.7%, Nature 11.4%, Decorating 11.3% ★
- #21 ROOMGAZE
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WAYONE GAMES
Windows
ROOMGAZE is a meditative room decorator game that allows you to become a real designer. Help to create a room of dreams for your customers from the meta-universe, but don't forget about yourself!
Why similar: Design & Illustration 48.9% ★, Sandbox 23.1%, Relaxing 9.5%, Cute 8%, Casual 5.8%
- #22 Pupperazzi: The Dog Photography Game
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 542 reviews2022
Dev: Sundae MonthPub: Kitfox Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Put your love for pups to the test - we have a bunch of dogs that need their photos taken, doggone it! Photograph and catalogue the finest (and derpiest) dogs to build your career, upgrade your camera, and discover new canines. WOOF.
Why similar: Photo Editing 34.2% ★, Dogs 17.2% ★, Sandbox 10.5%, Family Friendly 7.4%, Relaxing 5.7%
- #23 Architect Life: A House Design Simulator
79% matchMixed52% of 277 reviews2025
Dev: Shine ResearchPub: Nacon
Windows
Create dream homes! From 3D plan modelling through to on-site decision-making, you must bring each project to life while giving free rein to your creativity, to take your architectural firm to the pinnacle of the profession.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 27.4% ★, Building 15.8%, Sandbox 13.7%, Family Friendly 9.4%, Relaxing 8%
- #24 High Above
77% matchPositive83% of 35 reviews2026
Dev: DVision GamesPub: UNIKAT Label
Windows
High Above is a cozy rooftop-building game about finding peace in the skies. Design and grow your perfect rooftop retreat, from vibrant Mediterranean courtyards to modern urban hideaways. Watch the world come to life around you, at your own pace, in your own little oasis.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 32.3% ★, Building 16.3%, Sandbox 16%, Relaxing 9.2%, Simulation 7.3%
- #25 House Designer : Fix & Flip
78% matchMostly Positive76% of 135 reviews2023
Dev: Karate Goose Studio
Windows
House Designer is a simulator that allows you to try yourself as an interior and landscape designer, using your imagination, creativity and creative ideas. Buy abandoned houses, renovate and decorate them. Give them a second life and live in them or sell them for a profit!
Why similar: Design & Illustration 41% ★, Building 16.6%, Sandbox 13%, Simulation 10.3%, Relaxing 9.1%
- #26 My Perfect Nails
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mgtt Studio
Windows · Mac
My Perfect Nails is a retro simulation game inspired by the 2000's web games, where you create the perfect set of nails for your customers! Choose between many options and accessories to create the nails of their dreams! ✨🌸
Why similar: Design & Illustration 30.2% ★, Building 12.2%, Sandbox 11.9%, Crafting 10.4%, Decorating 9.4% ★
- #27 Mini Maker: Make A Thing
77% matchVery Positive88% of 51 reviews2022
Dev: Casa Rara
Windows
A hero thing, a monster thing, a robo thing… in Mini Maker, you can make any ‘thing’! Use an arsenal of plastic limbs, wonky tools, rainbow stickers and googly eyes to assemble creations, please demanding clients, and laugh in the face of perfectionism.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 37% ★, Sandbox 15.6%, Building 15%, Family Friendly 9.1%, Relaxing 6.2%
- #28 Sundays on the Ridge
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sumsenses
Windows
Sundays on the Ridge is a cozy photography adventure about slowing down, exploring a quiet islands, and capturing gentle moments in nature. Wander forest paths, find shy animals, complete photo tasks, and build a peaceful album of memories.
Why similar: Photo Editing 39.4% ★, Design & Illustration 34.8% ★, Casual 5.4%, Exploration 4.5%, Nature 3.9%
- #29 My Dream Setup
75% matchVery Positive91% of 6,738 reviews2023
Dev: Campfire Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 65%
My Dream Setup is a simulation game about building the room you've always dreamed of. A huge selection of furniture, computers and their accessories, posters, pictures, plants, and other interior details await you. Try all of them and create your dream setup.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 43.7% ★, Building 17.2%, Sandbox 13.3%, Relaxing 9.9%, Simulation 5.9%
- #30 Pocket Garden
74% matchMixed67% of 18 reviews2025
Dev: Just Pocket Games
Windows
Pocket Garden is a super cute little indie game where you can build the coziest gardens and have the best time ever! No worries about resources, fighting, or health. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy!
Why similar: Design & Illustration 24.1% ★, Sandbox 16.9%, Building 13.3%, Relaxing 9.8%, Family Friendly 8.1%
- #31 Dreamcraft: Lumberjack
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Duck Gang
Windows
Chop the sick trees to purify the forests. Gather lumber, upgrade your axe, and improve stats. No rush, no stress, relax in cozy and beautiful lands, rescue animals, and unravel the secrets of the wilderness. Nature must be preserved so cut the shadow and restore the light!
Why similar: Dogs 28.1% ★, Nature 11.2%, Sandbox 10.9%, Crafting 10.9%, Building 9.9%
- #32 Monuments Flipper: Prologue
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 307 reviews2022
Dev: Monuments GamesPub: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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: Design & Illustration 34.1% ★, Sandbox 14.6%, Building 12.5%, Education 7.5%, Simulation 7.4%
- #33 From Scratch
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DaMa
Windows
From Scratch is a casual sandbox game where you can cut, fold, and paste cardboard to create any props you like. Choose from pre-made templates or design your own and start crafting!
Why similar: Design & Illustration 32.1% ★, Building 13%, Sandbox 12.7%, Crafting 11.1%, Decorating 9.6% ★
- #34 Eilands
72% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Innerverse Games
Windows
Create and explore your own islands. Sculpt the land, plant trees, draw paths, place and build houses. Inhabit your creations. There is no combat or management, just the joy of creating and experiencing your own island.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 33.5% ★, Building 18%, Sandbox 12.8%, Nature 11.5%, Exploration 6.8%
- #35 Pets Hotel
72% matchVery Positive82% of 417 reviews2023
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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: Dogs 22.4% ★, Sandbox 15.8%, Nature 9.9%, Education 7.8%, Simulation 7.7%
- #36 Tiny House Simulator
71% matchMixed65% of 129 reviews2024
Dev: FarFromSky
Windows · Mac
Design and build custom tiny homes for various clients in this relaxing open-world building game. Create unique spaces suited to each client’s requirements, and dive into different layouts with the sandbox mode for total creative freedom.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 27.6% ★, Crafting 11.7%, Building 11.7%, Sandbox 11.2%, Nature 11.1%
- #37 Mini Worlds Dioramas
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: PaidotriboPub: indie.io
Windows
A peaceful sandbox for building tiny worlds. Mini Worlds Dioramas is your digital Zen garden—no goals, no stress, just pure creativity. Mix and match cozy props from different genres to craft your own calming dioramas.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 30.4% ★, Building 13.3%, Sandbox 12.7%, Crafting 9.1%, Family Friendly 7.9%
- #38 Craftia Elements
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Oatland Studio
Windows
Soft launch live, fully playable with minor polish in progress. Build strange, cozy, or futuristic worlds from simple shapes. Make your own building blocks, step inside your creations, and let your imagination turn them into dreamscapes, strange forests, or fantastical worlds.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 44.6% ★, Sandbox 16.3%, Relaxing 7.2%, First-Person 6.6%, Building 6.3%
- #39 Craftia Regency
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Oatland Studio
Windows
Create your own Regency world with Craftia, a cozy painting and crafting experience. Relax with calming painting sessions, coloring and crafting decor, ornate walls, tea sets, beading and luxurious cakes! There is no right or wrong with Craftia!
Why similar: Design & Illustration 47.6% ★, Sandbox 13.8%, Casual 8.4%, Simulation 8.4%, Family Friendly 6.8%
- #40 Street Art Simulator
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: The Lonesome Wolf
Windows
Freely roam the streets in search of inspiring tagging spots or lend a hand to your neighbors through missions. No stress. No trouble. Just you, your creativity, and a city eager to be beautified.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 43.9% ★, Sandbox 11.5%, Relaxing 10.6%, Simulation 9.8%, Exploration 6.8%
- #41 Flip My Room: Makeover
67% matchMostly Positive74% of 27 reviews2026
Dev: CGI LAB GmbH
Windows
Transform your space and mood in this cozy renovation sim! Buy rundown homes, restore them, and sell for profit. Or build and design unique interiors from scratch using your tools.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 35.7% ★, Building 16.5%, Sandbox 11.5%, Education 6.4%, Simulation 6.2%
- #42 Decor Quest
69% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Apelsinka Games
Windows · Mac
👩🎨✨🏰 A cozy decor sim. Design dream homes for whimsical clients, with help from a sassy cat critic. Enjoy solo or with friends in 2-4 player co-op.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 32% ★, Building 14.5%, Sandbox 10.8%, Relaxing 6.9%, Simulation 6.3%
- #43 Hotel: A Resort Simulator
70% matchMostly Negative26% of 193 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: Design & Illustration 25% ★, Building 15.3%, Nature 14.4%, Relaxing 8.3%, Family Friendly 7.7%
- #44 Camping Builder
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 4knights, Two HorizonsPub: TBA
Windows
Build the camping of your dreams on a tropical island. Discover the secrets of this beautiful, wild place. Work in harmony with nature and the island will reward you, but ignore the rules and be ready to face the consequences.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 25.7% ★, Building 13.2%, Nature 13%, Crafting 9.8%, Relaxing 7.4%
- #45 Scrapbooking
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Graphium Studio
Windows
Scrapbooking is relaxing game for all lovers of Scrapbooking and handicraft. Make your own scrapbooking masterpiece!
Why similar: Design & Illustration 52% ★, Crafting 10.6%, Casual 8.8%, Cute 7.9%, Colorful 7.8%
- #46 ZooKeeper
69% matchMixed69% of 61 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: Dogs 16.3% ★, Building 13.4%, Cats 13.4%, Sandbox 12%, Nature 10.5%
- #47 Panelka
66% matchVery Positive86% of 790 reviews2025
Dev: MonsterAttack
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Panelka is a nostalgic, relaxing game where you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the post-Soviet era. Create your cozy apartment or garage with that familiar, warm interior from your childhood. You have a wide selection of furniture and many other interior details at your disposal.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 40.5% ★, Building 16.9%, Sandbox 14.2%, Relaxing 9.9%, Simulation 6.8%
- #48 Garden Of Being
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Surendhar SPub: Lotus & Dagger Society
Windows
Garden of Being is a hand-drawn oil pastel art game and a quiet journal of moods. Plant flowers, dedicate gardens to loved ones, and create downloadable prints. A fusion of art and code where gardens come alive while you are in them, and wait silently when you leave.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 40.1% ★, Nature 15.7%, Colorful 9.1%, Sandbox 8%, Relaxing 7.9%
- #49 Cozy Designer
67% matchPositive81% of 21 reviews2024
Dev: Lucky Raccoon Games
Windows
Position furniture and objects however you prefer and decorate 60 incredibly cozy environments. Without right or wrong, the only limit is your imagination. Photograph the finished spaces and create your own design gallery!
Why similar: Design & Illustration 38.3% ★, Building 17%, Sandbox 15.4%, Relaxing 7.9%, Cute 6.5%
- #50 Ad Agency Simulator: Prologue
67% matchMostly Positive73% of 49 reviews2024
Dev: DoDo Game
Windows
Ad Agency Simulator: Prologue offers a short simulation experience for those who want to pursue a career in advertising. Are you ready to create your own ad designs and manage your ad agency starting from a small ad office?
Why similar: Photo Editing 39.9% ★, Design & Illustration 30.8% ★, Simulation 5.6%, Exploration 5.4%, First-Person 4.8%
- #51 Jade Spring
66% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2025
Dev: Slyllama
Windows
Relax, potter, and build in Jade Spring, a small Guild Wars 2 decorating and homesteading fan game. Clear bugs and weeds, enjoy mini-games, and build your garden with powerful design tools and interchangeable templates, all set in the Canthan region of Guild Wars 2.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 25.4% ★, Decorating 16.3% ★, Building 11.9%, Sandbox 11.8%, Nature 9.7%