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Games Like The Hidden Art of Innkeeping

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Casual, Simulation, Singleplayer, Relaxing.

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Transform an old farmhouse in a seaside village into a luxurious inn! Meet interesting guests, unlock delicious dishes, discover new areas and hidden treasures, configure rooms and amenities, uncover secrets, and rejuvenate the struggling village in this inn-management game!

Reviews: Very Positive — 100% — of 60 reviews
Released: 2024-09-03
Developer: SeaPhoenix
Genres: Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchVery Positive98% of 122 reviews2020
    Dev: SeaPhoenix
    Windows

    Can you transform a dilapidated old manor into a 5-star inn while solving the mysteries lurking behind its doors? Meet amusing guests, discover new areas and upgrades, complete mini-quests, and find items and beautiful paintings that will help you achieve your goals!

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  2. #2 Echoes of the Plum Grove
    96% matchVery Positive88% of 3,019 reviews2024
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  3. #3 Whisper of the House
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,651 reviews2025
    Dev: 元气弹工作室(GD Studio)
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 50%

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    Windows
    Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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  10. #10 Welcome to the Adventurer Inn!
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    Windows
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    Why similar: Management 33.7%, Cute 16.3%, Simulation 14%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Female Protagonist 7.6%

  58. #58 Holiday Motel Simulator
    67% matchMixed68% of 57 reviews2025
    Dev: Red Phoenix Interactive
    Windows

    Start with a crumbling motel and transform it into a guest favorite. Clean, repair, decorate, manage bookings, and expand — your hospitality empire begins here.

    Why similar: Management 51.4%, Family Friendly 14.3%, Relaxing 14.3%, Simulation 13%, Casual 5.2%

  59. #59 My Hotel
    69% matchMixed44% of 95 reviews2024
    Dev: BrainSwapperPub: CreativeForge Games
    Windows

    Step into the 1950s with My Hotel. As the new owner of a mysterious hotel, revive its glory through stylish renovations, solve hidden secrets, and master faction intrigues. A captivating blend of history and adventure awaits.

    Why similar: Management 32.2%, Choices Matter 17.1%, Mystery 15.6%, Story Rich 9.8%, Simulation 9.5%

  60. #60 Winter Burrow
    63% matchVery Positive90% of 2,666 reviews2025
    Dev: Pine Creek GamesPub: Noodlecake
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Winter Burrow is a cozy woodland survival game about a mouse returning home to restore their childhood burrow. Explore, gather resources, craft, knit warm sweaters, bake pies and meet the locals.

    Why similar: Cozy 59.1%, Cute 14%, Relaxing 8.9%, Simulation 7.1%, Adventure 3.6%

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