- #1 Art Studio Simulator
97% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: iGua Games
Windows
Bring your wildest imagination to life in your art studio. Paint, sell, build your own gallery, and invite friends to admire your art.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 54.5% ★, Life Sim 23.1%, Simulation 10.7%, Relaxing 9.8%, Indie 2%
- #2 Memory Keeper
96% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Doru.best
Windows
Create cozy, realistic rooms and save them to your digital album. A relaxing interior design simulator with no rules or restrictions.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 40% ★, Time Management 15.5%, Life Sim 15.4%, Simulation 11.4%, 6DOF 8% ★
- #3 Miniature Mania
96% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Capitola
Windows
Miniature Mania lets you pick up a brush, choose your paint, and bring miniatures to life at your own pace. The game currently focuses on a relaxing painting experience without the stress and worry of ruining your very first miniature.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 52.1% ★, 6DOF 22.7% ★, First-Person 8.9%, VR 8.1%, Relaxing 7.7%
- #4 Moving In
95% match5 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Berry Berry Niceu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Moving In is about relaxing in a cozy environment. You decorate the house you are moving in. There is no goal, no timer, no challenges. It is all about having a relaxing experience.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 42.9% ★, Life Sim 20.4%, 6DOF 15.8% ★, Immersive Sim 5.8%, First-Person 5.7%
- #5 Police Officer
94% matchMixed66% of 132 reviews2026
Dev: Turquoise GamesPub: TK Interactive
Windows
Police Officer is a first-person police station simulator where you manage a police station: process suspects, hear citizens' pleas, and manage the daily chaos of law enforcement—one decision at a time.
Why similar: Crime 30.5%, Time Management 20%, Simulation 14.7%, Investigation 9.8%, Realistic 7.2%
- #6 House Designer : Fix & Flip
94% matchMostly Positive76% of 136 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 49.4% ★, Simulation 14.1%, Life Sim 13.3%, Relaxing 8.4%, Realistic 5.6%
- #7 ON DUTY: ALL CLEAR
92% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2026
Dev: Spartan Squad VIIPub: SPARTA Club
Windows
The peace of Prison Sector 7 is in your hands. As a rookie guard, you must maintain 7 days without a single incident. Don't let your guard down. A single incident will reset your accident-free record to 'Day 0'.
Why similar: Crime 31.3%, Time Management 21.6%, Simulation 15.5%, Investigation 14.9%, First-Person 8.3%
- #8 The FED
93% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Britnet Media
Windows
An agency called the FED has identified an online group of potential threats. All they need is evidence to have them locked away. You are a new agent going undercover in that online group with the task of getting that evidence, by whatever means necessary.
Why similar: Crime 26.4%, Time Management 25.9%, Investigation 17.8%, Life Sim 13.5%, Simulation 6.6%
- #9 Shoes Store Simulator
91% matchMixed59% of 22 reviews2025
Dev: AAA DEVPub: AAA
Windows
Are you ready to outshine competitors? Order shoes, stock them on shelves, assist customers in finding the perfect shoes, and handle payments. Hire staff, design your store, and expand it step by step. Build the best shoe store, and enjoy the exciting journey. There’s so much waiting for you!
Why similar: Design & Illustration 39.6% ★, Time Management 21.1%, Life Sim 17.2%, Realistic 6.9%, First-Person 5.9%
- #10 Airport Contraband
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: DRAGO entertainment
Windows
Take over the duties of a customs officer in this roguelike-simulation game where every suitcase could be a risk. Inspect documents, question passengers, scan luggage, and seize illegal goods as you try to maintain control at Caldora Airport. Will you uphold the law or profit from contraband?
Why similar: Crime 24.1%, Life Sim 18.3%, Investigation 16.6%, Realistic 10.2%, First-Person 9%
- #11 House Designer 2
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Karate Goose Studio
Windows
House Designer 2 is the perfect choice for those who want to test their design skills and create their dream home. With great graphics and ray tracing, tons of mechanics and challenges, and the ability to work on different styles of houses, the game is sure to keep you busy for hours.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 47.7% ★, Life Sim 20.2%, Simulation 13.7%, Realistic 7.2%, Immersive Sim 5.7%
- #12 Christmas Tree Decorator
89% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: TG Games
Windows
Christmas Tree Decorator is a first-person simulator where you can unwind and decorate a Christmas tree. Whether you’re a casual fan or a dedicated celebrator, enjoy the cozy atmosphere free from pressures or perfectionism as you create your own unique holiday tree and decorations!
Why similar: Design & Illustration 47.6% ★, Life Sim 22.5%, Simulation 10.1%, Realistic 9%, Immersive Sim 6.2%
- #13 Parcel Packing Simulator
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SuloSounds
Windows
Paketin Pakkaus Simulaattori on raivostuttava haaste: järjestä tavarat mahdollisimman tiiviiksi ja siistiksi paketiksi samalla kun pomo hengittää niskaasi.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 35.3% ★, Life Sim 18.2%, Physics 11.4%, Realistic 11%, Simulation 8.9%
- #14 KYC: K Stands for Killing
88% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Monastic Hill Studios
Windows
Suneil starts his new night job at a gas station on the outskirts of Highwayton, Colorado. The customers keep coming but few of them leave. Something in the dark keeps asking for them.
Why similar: Crime 29%, Life Sim 21%, Investigation 19.8%, Immersive Sim 8%, Simulation 7.2%
- #15 Bus Terminal Simulator
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Poisonic StudioPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Experience an immersive terminal management simulator. Manage passengers, organize schedules, inspect luggage, catch smugglers, and prevent illegal activities. Not every passenger is innocent some will try to trick you or smuggle illegal items. Stay alert and run your terminal efficiently.
Why similar: Crime 25.5%, Investigation 17.8%, Life Sim 14.2%, Realistic 9.6%, Time Management 9.3%
- #16 Sneakers Custom Simulator
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: YuzuGamesPub: MadOctopus
Windows
Sneaker Custom Simulator will allow you to create your own personalized shoes. It is not only a game, but also a great tool for creating your own projects.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 43.7% ★, Life Sim 19.7%, Realistic 10.7%, Simulation 9.2%, Immersive Sim 6.2%
- #17 FASHION DESIGNER SIMULATOR: Design Studio Creator Master
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Midnight Games
Windows
Fashion Designer Simulator - your chance to become a true fashion designer! You'll find yourself at the epicenter of the fashion world, where your creativity and style will be the key for success. Explore various fashion styles, and choose exquisite materials to create your own masterpieces.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 42.2% ★, Time Management 23%, Life Sim 16.8%, Immersive Sim 6.4%, First-Person 4.7%
- #18 Bus Terminal Simulator: Prologue
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Poisonic StudioPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Experience an immersive terminal management simulator. Manage passengers, organize schedules, inspect luggage, catch smugglers, and prevent illegal activities. Not every passenger is innocent some will try to trick you or smuggle illegal items. Stay alert and run your terminal efficiently.
Why similar: Crime 24.5%, Investigation 17.1%, Life Sim 14.1%, Time Management 12.2%, Realistic 9.3%
- #19 VR Pictures
86% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Adelante LLC
Windows
You will find yourself in the incredible space of a painting. Get to know its characters. Reconsider its details from a new angle. You can move freely in the scene or teleport using points that we placed. We're sure you'll be back again and again.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 49% ★, 6DOF 15.9% ★, VR 11.2%, Simulation 8.2%, First-Person 7.9%
- #20 Best Mall Simulator
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Two HorizonsPub: TBA
Windows
In the Best Mall Simulator, you’re going to play as a one-man renovating crew and a manager of the, soon to be the best, Mall in the city. Renovating and developing your Mall will be crucial for acquiring retailers and attracting customers.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 46% ★, Life Sim 24%, Realistic 11%, Simulation 10.4%, Immersive Sim 6.4%
- #21 Liquor Store Simulator: Prologue
83% matchVery Positive92% of 124 reviews2025
Dev: Tovarishch GamesPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Play the free prologue of Liquor Store Simulator. Purchase goods, equipment, and manage your store. Who knows, maybe you’ll be the one to turn a small shop into a real alcohol empire.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 41.9% ★, Life Sim 23.8%, Simulation 10.4%, Realistic 8.4%, First-Person 6.1%
- #22 Motel Owner Simulator
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GOGAME
Windows
Build and manage your own motel in Motel Owner Simulator. Design rooms, attract guests, expand your property, and grow from a small roadside stop into a thriving hospitality empire.
Why similar: Life Sim 22.3%, Time Management 22.3%, Interactive Fiction 21.4%, Simulation 13.4%, Realistic 9.2%
- #23 Crazy Hands
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: VirtexUniverse
Windows
Control your hand in detail as in reality and try to do your usual things with it.
Why similar: 6DOF 31.9% ★, Life Sim 31.2%, Simulation 15.3%, Physics 12.2%, First-Person 5.8%
- #24 Fish Shop Simulator
81% matchMixed63% of 46 reviews2025
Dev: Lazy Turtle Games
Windows
Run your own aquarium shop in a cozy New York neighborhood. Buy and sell fish, aquariums, and decorations to friendly customers. Create beautifully decorated tanks and make a profit by selling them!
Why similar: Life Sim 28.4%, Time Management 25.3%, Simulation 16.3%, Realistic 9.8%, Immersive Sim 7.8%
- #25 Bus Flipper: Renovator Simulator
80% matchVery Positive81% of 626 reviews2025
Dev: Project ZimaPub: Polden Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Have you ever wondered “What if I buy an old bus and convert it into a camper? Or maybe a cafe on wheels?”. This bus conversion simulator will give you that! You will get a variety of different buses and vans to convert. Clean, destroy, create, customize, test it, sell and make profit!
Why similar: Design & Illustration 55.8% ★, Simulation 11.3%, Relaxing 10.3%, Realistic 9.2%, First-Person 7.8%
- #26 The Baggage Room
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Terminal 3 Games
Windows
Step behind the conveyor belt in this baggage inspection simulator. Use X-ray scanners, UV lights, and swab kits to uncover contraband, issue fines, and keep the terminal running — one bag at a time.
Why similar: Time Management 26.6%, Investigation 23.7%, Crime 15.3%, First-Person 11.4%, Life Sim 10.2%
- #27 Crime Scene Cleaner
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 34,547 reviews2024
Dev: President Studio
Windows
Median: 14.6 hrsMean: 25.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Once you get tangled with the mob, you will forever be a part of the mob. At least they pay a decent salary and all you have to do is clean up after their dirty work, but you know what you’re doing. So clean crime scenes, earn as much money as you can, and get ready for the next mission.
Why similar: Crime 34.2%, Gore 14.3%, Simulation 13.2%, Life Sim 11.5%, Relaxing 9%
- #28 The Roast - Coffee Shop Simulator
78% matchMostly Positive77% of 180 reviews2026
Dev: Leartes Games
Windows
Manage your own coffee shop and play together with your friends. Stock the counter with coffee beans, create your menu, set prices freely, take customer orders, and prepare delicious coffees. Decorate and expand your shop.
Why similar: Life Sim 30.4%, Time Management 30.1%, Simulation 19.3%, First-Person 9.8%, Relaxing 8.2%
- #29 Portrait Painter
77% matchNo user reviews100% of 7 reviews2026
Dev: APirateHat
Windows · Linux
Paint portraits to help a struggling art museum in this relaxing painting game.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 83.1% ★, Simulation 9.1%, Relaxing 5.2%, Indie 1.6%, Singleplayer 1%
- #30 Dice Art Studio
79% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Myojo Studio
Windows
Create your own wonderful dice art by laying down colorful and small dice. With reference photos, anyone can easily get started with dice art.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 65.1% ★, Simulation 10.9%, Relaxing 9.4%, Physics 9.1%, Puzzle 3.6%
- #31 True Visions
79% match9 user reviews56% of 9 reviews2021
Dev: Lycia Games
Windows
True Visions is a game that you can design houses from top to the bottom as an architect. Start your carreer as a freelancer, climb up step by step and establish your own company.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 48.8% ★, Life Sim 15.6%, Realistic 8.7%, Simulation 8.4%, First-Person 7.5%
- #32 The Last Liftboy
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Elevator Pitch GamesPub: CINEMAX GAMES
Windows
Being a liftboy is easy… until it’s not. After thirty years, a letter brings Ted Grady back to the Hôtel Grand Valmont. The hotel is barely breathing. Carry luggage, run the elevator, restore the rooms — and save the place that made him.
Why similar: Life Sim 32.1%, Simulation 20.1%, Realistic 11.6%, First-Person 9.5%, Immersive Sim 9.1%
- #33 Architect Life: A House Design Simulator
76% matchMixed51% of 291 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 37% ★, Life Sim 20.4%, Realistic 10.9%, Simulation 9.5%, Relaxing 8.1%
- #34 Nookmaker
75% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Day Trip Games
Windows
Decorate cozy little rooms exactly how you want them. Arrange furniture, play with light and texture, and build a space that feels like yours. No timers, no fail states, just you and a room to make beautiful.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 59.9% ★, Life Sim 23.9%, Simulation 9.6%, Relaxing 6.2%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #35 Party Maker
75% matchMixed62% of 109 reviews2022
Dev: Forestlight Games
Windows
Builder. Designer. Renovator. Unleash your creativity in over a dozen unique places, get the right equipment, prepare the space, use what you find. Wanna make a crazy party?
Why similar: Design & Illustration 42.1% ★, Life Sim 18.8%, Physics 9%, Realistic 8.2%, Simulation 8%
- #36 Glenmara: Still Life Artist
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bit Loom
Windows · Linux
Get creative as a still life artist on the wee Scottish isle of Glenmara. Fulfil your fellow islanders' requests and learn their stories. With heaps of inspiring objects, unique backdrops and customisable painting styles, see where your imagination takes you!
Why similar: Design & Illustration 69.9% ★, Simulation 12.7%, Relaxing 10.8%, Story Rich 4.5%, Indie 1.5%
- #37 Painter Simulator
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 60 reviews2023
Dev: SolvertoPub: FreeMind S.A.
Windows
PAINTER SIMULATOR is a new generation game in which the emphasis is placed on the player's imagination and perceptiveness. Create the world in the colors you want to see with a brush.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 40.6% ★, Life Sim 18.4%, Realistic 9%, Simulation 7.7%, First-Person 7%
- #38 Red Bull Doodle Art - Global VR Gallery
76% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2017
Dev: Red Bull Media House
Windows
Where does the mind take you? In June 2017 the best doodlers from around the world were invited for the global finals of Red Bull Doodle Art, in San Francisco, where they could take doodling to the next dimension, literally. The resulting VR artworks were combined into the Global VR Gallery.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 78.4% ★, Simulation 14.6%, VR 7%
- #39 Crime Scene Cleaner: Prologue
70% matchVery Positive95% of 5,399 reviews2024
Dev: President StudioPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 63%
When there’s a call, you are the man to clean up after your client’s dirty job. Siding with the mafia is a dangerous game, but they pay well, and you need money, right? So take your mop and better remove those bloodstains quickly before the police come.
Why similar: Crime 28%, Life Sim 22%, Time Management 19%, Simulation 9.6%, Realistic 9.1%
- #40 Shan Hai Express
73% matchMixed47% of 18 reviews2023
Dev: Siwei Cai
Windows
Step aboard Shan Hai Express and experience an fantasy journey through the world of the ancient Chinese mythology Shan Hai Jing ( 山海经 ). This is an interactive narrative game inspired by the nonlinear structure of the text of "Shan Hai Jing".
Why similar: Design & Illustration 53.5% ★, Interactive Fiction 24.3%, First-Person 7.2%, Immersive Sim 6.3%, Story Rich 3.5%
- #41 Is Guilty
69% matchPositive98% of 44 reviews2026
Dev: KeeraGames
Windows
A psychological horror job simulator. Serve coffee at a lonely drive-thru. But when a mysterious email arrives, your shift changes. Watch the cars. Check the plates. Someone in line is hiding a dark secret, and something else is watching you from the dark.
Why similar: Crime 22.3%, Time Management 18.2%, Investigation 17.7%, Life Sim 17.4%, Realistic 8.8%
- #42 Miami Hotel Simulator
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 167 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: Design & Illustration 45% ★, Time Management 18.1%, Life Sim 13.1%, Realistic 7.1%, First-Person 6.7%
- #43 Styling Shop VR
72% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: wanwanziPub: Interestingvr
Windows
The funny and beautiful costume design game is newly launched in the VR world, bringing more realistic and creative gameplay. You can choose clothes for your customers, and perform magical and realistic operations on clothes such as dyeing, painting, and writing.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 48.5% ★, Life Sim 24.3%, Simulation 10.7%, Immersive Sim 6.5%, VR 5.6%
- #44 Painting VR
72% matchMostly Positive69% of 84 reviews2022
Dev: OisoiPub: Oisoi Studio
Windows
Take a break from the stress of daily life with this must-have virtual painter’s studio. Even if you think you’re not a creative person, Painting VR might prove you wrong. Be amazed by what you can create with unlimited supplies of paint, canvases, and all the tools you need.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 52.9% ★, VR 9.3%, Simulation 9.3%, Immersive Sim 7.9%, Realistic 7.1%
- #45 V-Art- VR Painting Studio
71% matchMixed60% of 20 reviews2023
Dev: Bolt-Scripts
Windows
A casual VR painting simulation. It's free. And goofy.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 58.8% ★, Simulation 19.7%, VR 9.9%, Relaxing 9.1%, Indie 1.7%
- #46 DETECTIVE - The Motel
70% matchMixed47% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: k148 Game StudioPub: JanduSoft
Windows
DETECTIVE The Motel is a deduction game where, to advance, you must take a pencil and a piece of paper and write down everything that seems like evidence in order to answer all the questions that arise. Solving the case will depend only on you.
Why similar: Crime 31%, Interactive Fiction 19.6%, Investigation 16.7%, Simulation 8.9%, Immersive Sim 7.5%
- #47 Hotel Renovator Simulator
68% matchMixed67% of 49 reviews2026
Dev: CGI LAB GmbH
Windows
In Hotel Renovator Simulator, you take on the role of a master renovator and manager. Your task is to restore an old hotel, transforming it from a pile of rubble into a five-star establishment. Progress from first room to managing a massive hotel complex with 24 unique rooms across multiple floors.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 55% ★, Simulation 17.8%, Relaxing 9.3%, Realistic 7.5%, First-Person 4.5%
- #48 Vivaland
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hive5 InteractivePub: Hive5 Interactive, HypeTrain Digital
Windows
A life sim where 1-8 players can craft their stories in a modern small-town. Create unique characters, steer their lives and careers! Let them breathe life into your unique town in Vivaland.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 42.8% ★, Life Sim 21.6%, Realistic 10.7%, Simulation 8.6%, Relaxing 8%
- #49 Haven Restored
67% matchNo user reviews40% of 10 reviews2026
Dev: Perseverance Games
Windows
Restore neglected spaces through calming, hands-on cleaning while uncovering the quiet story of a life unfolding over time.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 52.4% ★, Simulation 11.3%, Realistic 11.2%, Relaxing 10.9%, Immersive Sim 7.5%
- #50 Fake Tech Tycoon
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: M.F.K.
Windows
Build your fake tech empire on lies, buzzwords, and vaporware! Scam investors, deceive customers, and become Silicon Valley’s most infamous fraudster. Forget real innovation HYPE is everything!
Why similar: Life Sim 31.6%, Time Management 31.3%, Simulation 19.8%, Crime 15.2%, Indie 1.5%
- #51 Colorway Antics
69% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2023
Dev: Mīharo Innovations
Windows
Embark on an exhilarating VR adventure with Colorway Antics! Unleash your creativity across unique environments! Fly freely, paint with brushes or splatter with paintballs. Endless colors await as you transform unique 3D spaces into your own multi-dimensional masterpieces.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 37.6% ★, 6DOF 23.7% ★, Simulation 9.9%, Relaxing 7.1%, VR 6.8%
- #52 Forensics: Crime Scene Detective
61% matchMixed64% of 327 reviews2026
Dev: Binary ImpactPub: Aerosoft GmbH
Windows
Become a forensic specialist in a realistic crime lab simulator. Investigate crime scenes, collect microscopic evidence, and identify perpetrators in the lab using DNA and digital analysis. Based on the experience and insights of experts from the State Criminal Police Office Rhineland-Palatinate.
Why similar: Crime 33.7%, Investigation 26.3%, Simulation 15.2%, Realistic 10.4%, Immersive Sim 6%
- #53 Sporting Goods Shop: Prologue
62% matchVery Positive87% of 199 reviews2025
Dev: Business Tycoon
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Run your sporting goods shop in this free prologue version of the game. Sign contracts with leading brands, order products, and run little contests to entertain your customers. Play with friends or go solo, and enjoy the growth of your shop.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 42.9% ★, Life Sim 23.5%, Realistic 10%, Simulation 9.3%, First-Person 7%