Games Like The Herbalist

Visual novel loved by many – Everlasting Summer – now on Steam!

Why similar: Visual Novel 38.8%, Anime 25.2%, Nudity 18.9%, Mystery 5%, Comedy 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the same developers, this title shares the same atmospheric visual novel style and meditative pacing.

Moonbury's residents need healing, and you're the best chemist around! With your trusty tools, a brewing cauldron, and a canine companion at your side, you'll need to diagnose symptoms, gather ingredients, brew potions, and cure ailments in this open-ended sim RPG.

Why similar: Crafting 40.8%, Relaxing 23.5%, Colorful 12.8%, 2D 8.3%, Singleplayer 8%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a strong focus on gathering ingredients and brewing potions in a charming, cozy environment.

A short puzzle game where you decipher a fictional language, mix potions, and treat patients. Enjoy the thrill of understanding and the small stories that unfold from each cure.

Why similar: Crafting 27%, Puzzle 24.8%, Relaxing 21.9%, 2D 10.5%, Atmospheric 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-focused game that captures the specific theme of managing an apothecary and solving inventory-based challenges.

The definitive edition of the Atelier "Mysterious" series at a new price, with brand new content and various DLCs! "Atelier Sophie" is the 1st instalment: a chance encounter between Sophie and a sentient book Plachta takes them on an adventure to recover Plachta's memories.

Why similar: Anime 32.1%, Female Protagonist 32%, Crafting 23.9%, Adventure 5.5%, Colorful 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is the definitive alchemy-crafting RPG series that perfectly captures the spirit of potion-making and character interaction.

Coffee Talk is a coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator about listening to fantasy-inspired modern peoples’ problems, and helping them by serving up a warm drink or two.

Why similar: Visual Novel 28.8%, Crafting 20.2%, Relaxing 19%, Anime 16.8%, Atmospheric 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric visual novel focuses on the relaxing, meditative process of mixing drinks for a diverse cast of characters.

Potion Craft is an alchemist simulator where you physically interact with your tools and ingredients to brew potions. You're in full control of the whole shop: invent new recipes, attract customers and experiment to your heart's content. Just remember: the whole town is counting on you.

Why similar: Crafting 50.4%, Relaxing 23.9%, Sandbox 13.3%, 2D 6.4%, Singleplayer 6%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a unique, puzzle-like approach to potion brewing with a beautiful hand-drawn aesthetic.

VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action is a booze em' up about waifus, technology, and post-dystopia life.

Why similar: Memes 28.4%, Visual Novel 27.2%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Anime 17.7%, 2D 5%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy experience where the core gameplay revolves around mixing drinks and listening to the stories of patrons.

First-person Alchemist Simulator with RPG elements. Explore the world, gather ingredients, and sell or use potions you craft to help others and fend off enemies. Adopt pets to help you with your alchemy knowledge (and to pet them). Decorate your home however you like and brew your destiny!

Why similar: Crafting 34.4%, Relaxing 21.9%, Sandbox 17.1%, Puzzle 16%, Adventure 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing simulation game that focuses on exploration, gathering, and the experimental process of potion crafting.

Little Witch in the Woods tells the story of Ellie, an apprentice witch. Explore the mystical forest, help the charming residents, and experience the daily life of the witch.

Why similar: Crafting 41.7%, Relaxing 27.7%, Puzzle 23.2%, Adventure 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This cozy game features a charming protagonist who explores the world to gather ingredients and brew magical potions.

Strange Horticulture is an occult puzzle game in which you play as the proprietor of a local plant store. Find and identify new plants, pet your cat, speak to a coven, or join a cult. Use your collection of powerful plants to influence the story and unravel Undermere’s dark mysteries.

Why similar: Relaxing 23.7%, Mystery 21.1%, Puzzle 20%, Atmospheric 15.9%, 2D 8%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle game focused on identifying plants and managing a shop, sharing the atmospheric and methodical feel of The Herbalist.

Craft magic potions and sell them in your own alchemy shop! Explore the world and harvest plants to discover new recipes! Take care of your own garden of alchemy and decorate the shop as you like!

Why similar: Crafting 43.6%, Relaxing 41.5%, Colorful 14.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a relaxing experience centered on gardening and creating your own magical potions.

You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?

Why similar: Crafting 38.3%, Relaxing 33%, Sandbox 18.9%, 2D 5.8%, Singleplayer 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: While broader in scope, its focus on crafting, farming, and relaxing community interactions aligns well with the cozy vibe.

A mature take on Cinderella that's all about player choices and breaking the classic fairy tale in any way you like.

Why similar: Visual Novel 43.8%, Female Protagonist 29.4%, Atmospheric 14.1%, 2D 7.3%, Singleplayer 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric visual novel that focuses on narrative choices and a mature, fairy-tale aesthetic.

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: Crafting 39.3%, Relaxing 26.4%, Cooking 22.3%, Adventure 6.7%, Singleplayer 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed life simulation that includes deep crafting and alchemy systems within a cozy, anime-inspired world.

Rising Judo Star Gushiken Takahiro was two weeks away from the match that would make or break his career -- a championship match where the winner is then signed up to be a young national athlete for Japan. He was very determined to win, in order to fulfill his dreams of finally representing his country for a sport he loves so much.

Why similar: Anime 39%, Nudity 28.7%, Visual Novel 28.2%, Singleplayer 1.3%, Memes 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic anime visual novel that provides a similar character-focused narrative experience.

"Love Ribbon" is a yuri (girl x girl) visual novel about forbidden love between two sisters.

Why similar: Nudity 30%, Visual Novel 28%, Female Protagonist 23.2%, Anime 18.2%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality anime visual novel that captures the romantic and relaxing tone found in The Herbalist.

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: Crafting 53.3%, Relaxing 14.9%, Sandbox 14.9%, Adventure 6.3%, Female Protagonist 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes the rewarding loop of gathering resources and crafting items in a vibrant, relaxing setting.

Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

Why similar: Relaxing 56.8%, Female Protagonist 21.3%, Adventure 14.8%, Singleplayer 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A meditative and atmospheric game that captures the same sense of peace and exploration as The Herbalist.

In a back-alley cafe, the dead are granted one last night to mingle with the living. Necrobarista follows a dynamic and diverse cast of characters as they navigate Melbourne's hipstery coffee culture, the questionable ethics of necromancy, and the process of letting go.

Why similar: Visual Novel 24%, Supernatural 23.5%, Anime 18.6%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Atmospheric 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish visual novel that incorporates drink preparation into its narrative-driven, atmospheric storytelling.

Potion Tycoon is a management simulator with a witchy twist! Build and develop your very own magic shop. Manage resources, set up production lines, mix potions and sell them smartly to stay ahead of the competition. Welcome to the potion business!

Why similar: Sandbox 63.6%, 2D 23.4%, Singleplayer 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: A management-focused game that allows you to dive deep into the mechanics of running a potion shop.

A gothic suspense tale set in a cursed mansion. "The House in Fata Morgana" is a full-length visual novel spanning nearly a millennium that deals in tragedy, human nature, and insanity.

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.5%, Anime 19.5%, Mystery 14%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Atmospheric 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A highly acclaimed visual novel that excels in building a deep, atmospheric, and emotional narrative.

A neon-noir story in a rain-drenched cyberpunk metropolis. It’s your first night on the job working for the Cloudpunk delivery service. Two rules: Don’t miss a delivery and don’t ask what’s in the package.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 46.7%, Atmospheric 33.8%, Adventure 10%, Singleplayer 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a deeply atmospheric, narrative-heavy experience that feels meditative to play.

The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

Why similar: Visual Novel 42.6%, Anime 38.1%, Memes 14.7%, Singleplayer 3.6%, Adventure 1%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential anime visual novel that uses its medium to create a unique and memorable atmosphere.

Katawa Shoujo is a romantic visual novel set in the fictional Japanese Yamaku High School for disabled children. Hisao's congenital heart defect forces him to move to a new school. Despite his difficulties, Hisao is able to find friends—and perhaps love, if he plays his cards right.

Why similar: Visual Novel 41.7%, Anime 28.3%, Relaxing 18%, 2D 7.9%, Singleplayer 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A well-regarded visual novel that focuses on deep character development and emotional resonance.

Twelve kids. 1200 kilometers. One epic journey across Japan! Surround yourself with a cast of charming, quirky characters as you set off on an unforgettable trip!

Why similar: Anime 40%, Puzzle 29.1%, Adventure 12.1%, Colorful 11.5%, 2D 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: An anime-styled adventure that blends visual novel storytelling with light puzzle-solving elements.

An animated visual novel of a lovely and bittersweet tale of youth, you play as Aoi Minase in this romantic-comedy as he meets various young girls in his hometown and works together with them to revive their school’s glider-flying “Soaring Club” in order to realize their shared dream of flight.

Why similar: Visual Novel 36.1%, Anime 29.2%, Nudity 19.8%, Atmospheric 8.4%, Adventure 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, anime-styled visual novel that focuses on character growth and emotional storytelling.

Relax class puzzle game to keep you in a good mood

Why similar: Nudity 52.9%, Anime 26.5%, Puzzle 10.7%, Relaxing 8%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Relax class puzzle game to keep you in a good mood

Why similar: Nudity 59.8%, Anime 29.4%, Puzzle 8.5%, Relaxing 2.3%

Enjoy a relaxing puzzle game that will keep you in a good mood.

Why similar: Anime 22.1%, Relaxing 17.7%, Puzzle 14.1%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Mystery 9.1%

You don't know what do to? Just ask Hana! You can chat with Hana, ask her any question and as an oracle she will answer you. Enter specific keywords and she will tell you different stories!

Why similar: Anime 36.3%, Memes 32.1%, Visual Novel 14%, Comedy 9.9%, Adventure 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, indie simulation game that captures a similar intimate and character-driven feel.

Relax class puzzle game to keep you in a good mood

Why similar: Nudity 50.8%, Anime 29.5%, Puzzle 8.4%, Relaxing 7.3%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Relax class puzzle game to keep you in a good mood

Why similar: Nudity 57.3%, Anime 29.8%, Puzzle 11.6%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Hidden Girls is a relaxing game that combines hidden object gameplay, visual novel storytelling, and anime-style character interaction.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 60.1%, Nudity 13.4%, Visual Novel 11.4%, Anime 10.3%, Singleplayer 4.8%

Relaxing puzzle with beautiful women that will keep you in a good mood.

Why similar: Nudity 24.6%, Anime 21.6%, Relaxing 17.6%, Puzzle 13.8%, Female Protagonist 11.2%

Embark on a relaxing journey with Hentai Luna, where calming levels await as you progress, soothing your mind with each solved puzzle.

Why similar: Anime 32.9%, Nudity 22.3%, Puzzle 18.6%, Relaxing 13%, Female Protagonist 10.6%

Relaxing puzzles with beautiful girls. The perfect choice to calm down and improve your mood.

Why similar: Nudity 33.7%, Anime 25.3%, Relaxing 14.2%, Puzzle 13.6%, Female Protagonist 4.3%

Simple relaxing game with 12 horny girls, different minigames, and 36 levels to complete!

Why similar: Nudity 29.8%, Anime 19.4%, Relaxing 16.1%, Puzzle 12.4%, Atmospheric 8.6%

You are a young girl who dreams of becoming a professional witch and takes on a part-time job to make her dreams come true. Brew potions, get rich, unlock new ingredients, and always follow the recipe!

Why similar: Nudity 37.4%, Anime 19.6%, Crafting 15.8%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Puzzle 7%

Relax class puzzle game to keep you in a good mood

Why similar: Nudity 60.3%, Anime 30.3%, Puzzle 8.4%, Singleplayer 1%

Lusty God is a puzzle game where you are a God that decided to create a whole world out of boredom. Explore lots of elements and make lots of interesting things to satisfy your lust! Let's start creating!

Why similar: Nudity 41.7%, Female Protagonist 21.7%, Puzzle 16.6%, Anime 11.3%, 2D 4.3%

Behold: the great scientist-alchemist Celsia. Help the protagonist recover her power and brew the potion that’ll change the world, or find true and eternal love.

Why similar: Nudity 31.3%, Visual Novel 20.8%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Anime 16.8%, Adventure 13.7%

All the attractive girls want to recover photos from their broken mobile phones. And they need your help! Relaxing puzzlesolving Experience with elements of RPG. Beautiful girls and free DLC R18+. 50+ unique rotating mosaic puzzles. 10+ special abilities to unlock.

Why similar: Nudity 29.1%, Anime 22.2%, Visual Novel 19.3%, Female Protagonist 14%, Puzzle 8.4%

Horny Sekai is a visual novel where you need to draw magic symbols to defeat monsters. Meet hot girls who live in this world. Enjoy smooth and realistic CG animation and feel the deep characters of the heroines. Give gifts and spend time with them to build relationships.

Why similar: Nudity 25%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Anime 14.9%, Relaxing 12.9%, Comedy 11.4%

Hentai CatMaid is a relaxing puzzle game. Enjoy the sexy girls picture and relaxing music to complete the puzzle.

Why similar: Nudity 46.2%, Puzzle 16.4%, Anime 16.1%, Relaxing 8.5%, Female Protagonist 6.4%

NSFW expansion themed potion crafting puzzle game! Mix kink-themed potions to inflate boobs, bwomph butts, and more, in this comedic and lewd fantasy world.

Why similar: Nudity 37.6%, Comedy 28.2%, Puzzle 22.4%, 2D 6%, Singleplayer 5.8%

BOOBS is a uniquely soothing and interactive experience, letting you relax and unwind by engaging with realistic boob physics, calming visuals, and immersive gameplay designed to bring peace and comfort.

Why similar: Nudity 40%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Relaxing 18.3%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Colorful 5.9%

Naughty Girl is a casual puzzle game, where you reveal gorgeous cowgirl pictures while you relax in a 3 difficulties puzzle.

Why similar: Nudity 31.4%, Anime 19.2%, Relaxing 13.9%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Puzzle 12.2%

Relax and release all stress in this isometric pixel-art game, blessed by the goddess of hot springs. Bathe together with the beautiful Sayaka, travel to various locations and enjoy a wholesome time with the Secret Hot Springs Girl.

Why similar: Nudity 27.6%, Anime 27.1%, Relaxing 24.1%, Atmospheric 10.6%, Colorful 7.3%

My Bath Tub Companion is a free experience, to induce a calm & peaceful (and mildly horny) feeling. You'll feel satisfied sitting back, feel yourself relax as you watch her relax. Relaxation is the key to a blissful bath tub experience. Calm music & a beautiful girl to look at.

Why similar: Relaxing 27.9%, Anime 25.8%, Nudity 12.5%, Comedy 9.4%, Female Protagonist 8.7%

Kawaii Neko Girls — it's a relaxing anime puzzles with cute kawaii neko girls. Solve puzzles, and collect full images. Enjoy high quality artworks.

Why similar: Nudity 25.6%, Visual Novel 20.7%, Anime 19.3%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Relaxing 13.6%

Hentai Waifu is a casual puzzle game, where you reveal gorgeous girls pictures while you relax in a 3 difficulties puzzle.

Why similar: Nudity 49.2%, Anime 18.6%, Puzzle 12.2%, Female Protagonist 9%, Relaxing 8.6%

On a summer beach, restore photo after photo as jigsaw puzzles to unlock new encounters and conversations with different girls. A light puzzle + romance game featuring multiple heroines, full voice-over.

Why similar: Nudity 26.6%, Visual Novel 21.3%, Anime 16.5%, Relaxing 14.8%, Puzzle 13.1%

A simple and relaxing classic puzzle game with stunning graphics and music. Naked girls, zooming, gallery, choice of difficulty level. There are 48 achievements available!

Why similar: Nudity 54.6%, Anime 14.4%, Puzzle 10.7%, Relaxing 10.5%, 2D 4%

Coloring Game: Girls is a game with double anti-stress effect (coloring by numbers plus beautiful girls).

Why similar: Nudity 51.4%, Anime 18.7%, Relaxing 11.4%, Puzzle 6.5%, 2D 5.4%

Relaxing puzzle game with adorable neko girls.

Why similar: Nudity 36.5%, Anime 29.4%, Puzzle 15.9%, Relaxing 10.3%, 2D 5.7%

Hentai Case Opening is a totally classic case opening simulator with a slight Japanese touch ...

Why similar: Nudity 53%, Anime 16.7%, Relaxing 8.8%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Puzzle 7.3%

Prepare to see a lot of jugs while mixing up some very wacky drinks in this Slime Girl bar puzzle!

Why similar: Nudity 30.2%, Visual Novel 18.8%, Anime 15.8%, Puzzle 14.5%, Female Protagonist 8.6%

Mix amazing cocktails while you climb the ranks as a bartender and unlock diverse bartending venues in this narrative-driven bartender simulator.

Why similar: Crafting 22.6%, Cooking 22%, Sandbox 14.3%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Female Protagonist 10.5%

This game is a classic puzzle game with several levels of difficulty and beautiful arts. Enjoy ;-)

Why similar: Nudity 32.8%, Anime 26.5%, Puzzle 17.5%, Relaxing 13.5%, Colorful 6.5%

A cooking puzzle game about arranging beautiful bento lunches! Solve 120+ recipes, play with food, think inside the box and enjoy a heartwarming story in this culinary brain-teaser!

Why similar: Memes 22.5%, Cooking 16.2%, Relaxing 13.3%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Anime 12.1%