60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Singleplayer, Mystery, Indie, Simulation.
Craft uncanny totems. Aid troubled townsfolk. Uncover the darkness below. The Totemist is a narrative-driven occult shop sim set in a quietly strange town, where you craft charms inspired by real witchcraft, aid troubled townspeople, and uncover the ancient force festering beneath them.
Yokai Mart
A convenience store at the edge of the spirit world. Aoi returns to her grandmother's cozy convenience store and discovers it has regulars she never expected. Stock the shelves by day, care for the yokai by night, and slowly unravel the gentle magic Aoi's grandmother has always tended.
The Last Elixir
You are a journeyman alchemist: experiment to learn the secrets of the alchemical sciences, and leverage them to produce a diverse menu of potions for a procession of weird and spooky customers in this compact narrative puzzle experience.
A convenience store at the edge of the spirit world. Aoi returns to her grandmother's cozy convenience store and discovers it has regulars she never expected. Stock the shelves by day, care for the yokai by night, and slowly unravel the gentle magic Aoi's grandmother has always tended.
Why similar: Cozy 31.4%, Shop Keeper 25.7% ★, Supernatural 8.8%, Simulation 7.6%, Mystery 6.9%
You are a journeyman alchemist: experiment to learn the secrets of the alchemical sciences, and leverage them to produce a diverse menu of potions for a procession of weird and spooky customers in this compact narrative puzzle experience.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 31.4% ★, Crafting 17.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Puzzle 11.8%, Atmospheric 7.2%
Play as a young witch named Willow, who has just inherited a bookstore from her grandmother in the magical town of Lindow. Learn magic, help the townsfolk with their problems, and run the bookstore. There’s a lot to learn about selling not just books, but potions too!
Why similar: Shop Keeper 37.9% ★, Cozy 34.7%, Crafting 9.2%, Story Rich 6.1%, Simulation 3.9%
Welcome to Kokoro No Kimono! Step into the gentle rhythm of Japan, where every fold tells a story. Create exquisite kimonos for your guests, master the art of tying Obi belts, and lose yourself in the quiet charm of an authentic kimono shop.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 52.6% ★, Cozy 13.5%, Puzzle 10.9%, Story Rich 5.6%, Simulation 5.1%
A cozy bookshop management game where customers step out of classic literature. Curate your shelves, recommend the perfect book, and unlock new items and mechanics as your shop grows into a living collection of stories.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 41.5% ★, Cozy 38.4%, Simulation 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 6%, RPG 4.7%
A creepy-cozy 3D adventure game about rebuilding a haunted ghost town, meeting weird creatures, and listening to ridiculous music!
Why similar: Cozy 27%, Crafting 14.6%, Mystery 12.8%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Puzzle 11.2%
Paperback is a short horror game that takes place in a public library at night with an aggressive thunderstorm raging in the vicinity where you take on the role of the newly hired novice librarian, Max.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 40.9% ★, Mystery 14.2%, Supernatural 11.2%, Dark 9.7%, Puzzle 9.5%
Trapped in an infinite shift, you are the sole clerk of purgatory’s only convenience store. Manage stock, pay your taxes and keep nightmarish creatures at bay as you uncover the secret of why your shift never ends. Clock in. Serve the dead. Survive the shift.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 38% ★, Cozy 27.3%, Mystery 10.5%, Dark 8%, Puzzle 5.1%
Checkout Midnight is a supermarket night-shift simulator with horror elements. A simple job - scanning groceries in a half-empty supermarket - gradually turns into a real nightmare.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 40% ★, Mystery 13.8%, Lovecraftian 12.6%, Supernatural 8.8%, Dark 7.6%
A short 70–90 minute hand-drawn cozy-gothic puzzle adventure with easy, relaxing puzzles, where color slowly returns to a cursed town as you uncover its secrets.
Why similar: Gothic 27.3% ★, Mystery 18.9%, Dark 14.4%, Puzzle 12%, Atmospheric 7.5%
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: Cozy 42.6%, Crafting 16.1%, Mystery 12.7%, Simulation 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
Follow the fear of Benedek Dohnany and Nikolay Kalyakin and play the onset of a dark and chilling narrative adventure. Make decisions and affect the events that precede a macabre series of murders, allegedly related to devil worship and witchcraft.
Why similar: Gothic 23% ★, Lovecraftian 19.4%, Mystery 14.9%, Dark 11.5%, Puzzle 7.4%
In a world where electric cars reign supreme, you are now the owner of an old gas station out in the wilderness. Establish trade, develop your business and uncover the secret of this strange place in the compact gas station simulator.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 35.4% ★, Cozy 26.5%, Mystery 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%, Atmospheric 4.6%
You are the new night librarian at Ashwood. Shelve the impossible returns, answer notes left by a patron who appears in no register, and piece together what the library remembers. A short, atmospheric mystery told over five nights and twenty-two puzzles.
Why similar: Cozy 44.8%, Mystery 20.4%, Puzzle 10.9%, Dark 8.9%, Atmospheric 7.3%
Discover what it is to be a Lightsmith, build up your Lightory, and help the townsfolk of Gloomsdale to turn a fragile settlement into a thriving beacon of hope in a world shrouded in darkness. Because in this dark and gloomy world we must forge our own light...
Why similar: Cozy 32.1%, Crafting 15.5%, Supernatural 10.1%, Dark 10%, Simulation 6.1%
What lurks in the darkest corners of the mansion? Westmark Manor is a journey into the occult, a mind-bending survival horror game, with a heavy focus on solving puzzles and exploration, inspired by the formidable H.P. Lovecraft.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 24%, Mystery 15.4%, Dark 15.3%, Gothic 14.4% ★, Adventure 14.1%
A dark themed pixel-art game of exploration, where you will have to find clues and solve puzzles to move forward in the story.
Why similar: Gothic 28.7% ★, Mystery 18.5%, Dark 17.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%
Food makes everything better in this cozy café business simulator. Discover recipes and set your menu to rake in those tips and five-star reviews. Solve your fuzzy clientele’s problems with the power of good cookin’ and earn the favor of satisfied customers.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 38.4% ★, Cozy 27.3%, Crafting 15%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%, Puzzle 4.6%
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: Cozy 27.5%, Lovecraftian 15.5%, Mystery 14.6%, Dark 12.2%, Puzzle 8.2%
Run your very own gem shop in a magical world where there is no rush, only relaxation ✨ Gather raw stones from lovely biomes and give them some love in your warm workshop. Between meeting quirky magical friends and completing your museum, make this little sanctuary your own 💎
Why similar: Shop Keeper 49.2% ★, Crafting 17.5%, Cozy 15.8%, Simulation 6.6%, Mystery 5.5%
The darkness surrounding the Odyssey Coffee House is undeniable, but what’s the connection behind these unusual occurrences? Who’s the culprit? Dark Brew is a mystery/thriller cafe simulator set amongst the stars. Play as Leon the racoon, and manage the coffee house while talking to patrons.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 38.2% ★, Mystery 17%, Dark 12.2%, Simulation 7.1%, Story Rich 6.2%
A Cozy Cooking Game. Experiment with Ingredients. Mix, Cook, and Discover New Recipes! Make any combination and GET PROFIT!
Why similar: Shop Keeper 38.9% ★, Cozy 34.2%, Crafting 10.8%, Simulation 7.4%, Puzzle 6.4%
Heralded by a comet, seen as a harbinger of doom, the Black Death arrived in Florence in 1348. Wander through the woods to escape the plague, face various riddles and encounter mysterious creatures.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 19.9%, Dark 16.1%, Puzzle 10.4%, Mystery 9.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%
Explore a haunted mansion gallery filled with 3D animated art - and ghosts - to unlock a full-length illustrated audiobook
Why similar: Gothic 28.9% ★, Cozy 19.9%, Supernatural 17.1%, Dark 13.8%, Female Protagonist 7.2%
Offering is a relaxing, discovery-driven crafting game. Experiment with materials, uncover hidden recipes, and decide how to serve the mysterious deity who watches over you.
Why similar: Cozy 30.8%, Crafting 21.4%, Mystery 17.1%, Puzzle 12.4%, Simulation 7.1%
The Season of the Warlock is a weird adventure game inspired by the gothic tale tradition, with two storylines to choose from. The soul of a warlock of yore, trapped in a portrait, will present Lord Alistair Ainsworth with an offer he will not be able to resist. Or will he? It’s your call...
Why similar: Gothic 23.9% ★, Lovecraftian 17.5%, Mystery 13%, Puzzle 9.5%, Dark Fantasy 9%
Become the custodian of a store dealing in occult antiquities. Explore the quaint and gloomy town of Undermere, where strange goings-on and dark mysteries abound. Find and identify arcane artefacts, use your collection to aid the townsfolk with their unusual problems — and remember to pet your cat!
Why similar: Cozy 26.4%, Lovecraftian 17.9%, Mystery 13.7%, Dark 11.8%, Puzzle 7.8%
Step into the darkness with Ashley, a college dropout lost in a mysterious world devoid of light. Traverse eerie liminal locales and evade lurking monsters to unravel the mysteries of this chilling 2D game with horror elements. Can you lead Ashley to safety, or will the shadows consume her?
Why similar: Puzzle 14.6%, Dark 14%, Mystery 13.8%, Supernatural 12%, RPG 11.5%
Shadows of Eldemir is a retro-inspired, Victorian cosmic-horror, point-and-click adventure RPG, where a London schoolmaster travels to a remote Eastern European village searching for his missing fiancée, only to discover the archaeological expedition she joined may have disturbed something ancient.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 24.6%, Gothic 16.5% ★, Mystery 12.7%, Supernatural 12.5%, Story Rich 6.3%
June. No matter what you do—or don’t—days keep moving. But some choices stay. Some things don’t come back. This is that kind of story.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 37% ★, Mystery 15.2%, Dark 14%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Story Rich 7.3%
Solve riddles from ancient tomes — Two friends gather at a summoning circle, embracing the supernatural in an attempt to achieve the impossible. Unravel mystic poems to discover the correct combination of symbols to draw, and summon demons that can aid these friends in their dark quest.
Why similar: Gothic 27.4% ★, Supernatural 13.9%, Dark 11.4%, Mystery 11.4%, Puzzle 9.8%
A pleasantly anticipated trip back home for the holidays becomes a nightmare for Catherine as a tragic accident leaves her unconscious. After coming to her senses, she realizes that something is dreadfully wrong. She must escape the doll factory she awoke in before it's too late.
Why similar: Gothic 19.1% ★, Mystery 17.9%, Dark 14.8%, Puzzle 10.7%, Female Protagonist 9.9%
While looking for the existence of the Great Beyond, Professor Patrick Moore, aided by a fake medium, will build a device to see the other side, embark on a search for a millenary artifact, and investigate the most haunted manor of 1907 England.
Why similar: Gothic 27% ★, Mystery 15.3%, Supernatural 15.2%, Lovecraftian 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
Pack My Order is a cozy online shopping simulator. Fill your cart based on the customers' lists and budgets, and enjoy the process without any rush. Cute animations, pleasant sounds, and a calm pace await you. No timers — the perfect way to clear your mind after a long day.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 49.6% ★, Cozy 30.2%, Puzzle 7.4%, Simulation 6.2%, Atmospheric 3.2%
Two worlds, one nightmare. Step inside a brutal orphanage and uncover the dark secrets of Québec’s Great Darkness. Solve puzzles related to an inexplicable phenomenon and dive into the depths of dreams to uncover otherworldly horrors. An Abyss of Dreams is a cosmic horror point-and-click game.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 21.7%, Gothic 19.2% ★, Mystery 14.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Puzzle 8.9%
Run your own cozy garage workshop—craft handmade products, prepare customer orders, and deliver them to your neighbors while growing your small business.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 41.3% ★, Cozy 30.5%, Crafting 17.4%, Simulation 6.7%, 2D 2.8%
Dark Workshop Simulator is a first-person dark-fantasy shop sim. World events: plagues, war bands, shifting prices, keep suppliers unpredictable and demand in constant flux. Explore and unlock new rooms, brew potions, forge weapons, and sell to a clientele that is always a little strange.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 49.6% ★, Crafting 16.7%, Dark 11.8%, Simulation 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%
It's time to open shop! Inherit your family's repair shop, and roll up your sleeves. Fix up the prized possessions of the forest folk, paint yourself a masterpiece to sell and make your family shop all your own with decorations, furniture and cookies!
Why similar: Shop Keeper 43% ★, Cozy 33.8%, Puzzle 9%, Simulation 6.2%, Crafting 3.8%
Journey to the far corners of the Earth and unearth ancient horrors in this Lovecraftian narrative puzzle adventure and sequel to 2020’s critically acclaimed Call of the Sea.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 25.4%, Mystery 15.9%, Puzzle 10.8%, Dark 10%, Supernatural 9.8%
All your coworkers are gone and the halls are quiet, except for the pitter-patter of rain on the window. Explore a desolate laboratory as a creature stalks you, always watching. Run and hide as you solve puzzles and learn more about what happened to the facility and its secrets.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 25.8%, Mystery 17.6%, Dark 13.3%, Puzzle 11.7%, Female Protagonist 9%
Find unique artifacts and solve charming puzzles in this cozy yet mysterious Hidden Object Game with a Lovecraftian twist! Explore a Victorian mansion, interact with strange visitors, and unravel the house’s dark, eldritch past in this all hand-painted 2D game.
Why similar: Cozy 35.8%, Lovecraftian 25.3%, Mystery 14%, Puzzle 9.1%, Supernatural 6.9%
Rose must escape the Cursed Mansion - a demonic space that preys and feeds on fear and despair. In this horror RPG you'll solve puzzles and learn the mansion’s history. Mystery, malignant spirits, and misery everywhere. Cursed Mansion brings an eerie atmosphere which leaves one with goosebumps.
Why similar: Mystery 16.6%, Supernatural 15.8%, Dark 14.6%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Puzzle 8.3%
Assist clients in matters of Ritomancy. Devise powerful esoteric rituals by scouring forgotten tomes and unearthing forgotten grimoires in this uniquely text-based and lore-driven lovecraftian mystery game.
Why similar: Gothic 29.9% ★, Lovecraftian 23%, Mystery 15.6%, Dark 8.2%, Puzzle 7.2%
You're a new employee at the “Bezdna” pickup point. Work carefully and quickly. Don't keep the customer waiting! And God forbid the mimic creature eats them. WTF? LOL?
Why similar: Shop Keeper 51.5% ★, Simulation 12.5%, Puzzle 10.7%, Supernatural 9.4%, Adventure 7.7%
The iconic game The 7th Guest has been brought back to life with modern technology, delivering an atmospheric story like no other. Explore a foreboding mansion, solve mind-bending puzzles, and uncover its dark secrets. The 7th Guest is the ultimate mystery adventure, reimagined for modern platforms.
Why similar: Mystery 23.2%, Supernatural 15.8%, Puzzle 15.7%, Gothic 14.3% ★, Dark 9.3%
Run a weaponsmith shop in dark medieval city of Greyhaven. Sell weapons, manage gold, debt, materials, and fame, while customers, beggars, bandits, and rumors reveal the consequences of every choice.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 58.4% ★, Dark Fantasy 8.8%, Story Rich 7.3%, Simulation 6.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
Dark Spawn: Infestation is a horror adventure game set in a Victorian-era inspired research facility. The protagonist got abducted by evil scientists, and has to solve puzzles and avoid strange creatures to escape.
Why similar: Gothic 22.2% ★, Lovecraftian 15.4%, Puzzle 13.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, Mystery 9.8%
Story-driven Mystery Horror / Comedic Takeaway Simulator. Deep-fry pizzas and live the Scottish dream. Voice-acted in Scottish Gaelic; subtitles in English or Gaelic.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 52.7% ★, Lovecraftian 23.3%, Puzzle 11%, Simulation 4.1%, Adventure 3.8%
A dark fantasy story adventure to face the long-forgotten 「memories」!
Why similar: Gothic 26.9% ★, Mystery 14.3%, Dark Fantasy 14%, Dark 13.4%, Puzzle 9.7%
Bots & Mods is a robot workshop simulation game set in a cyberpunk city. Repair and upgrade robots according to specs. Craft components and gather needed materials. Meet the gangs and corporations of Danopolis and experience a cyberpunk story that doesn't take itself too seriously.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 37.9% ★, Cozy 27.2%, Crafting 14.9%, Simulation 5.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.3%
Step behind the counter of your very own sorcery shop. Witch Shop Simulator is a cozy first-person shop management game where you invent and brew custom potions, manage your stock, and keep your shelves full of magical wonders for customers to buy.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 59.4% ★, Crafting 19.9%, Simulation 11.1%, Cozy 8.4%, Indie 1%
Make a new start in a dying city. Repair arcane cyberpunk items, befriend odd and intriguing characters, and make choices to shape the world around you, all from the warmth of your workbench.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 38.8% ★, Cozy 25.9%, Crafting 13.2%, Puzzle 8.1%, Simulation 5.4%
A demon has possessed you and used your body to tear a swath of bloodshed through New York. You are now free, but life as you knew it is over. Your only path forward is joining the Unavowed - an ancient society dedicated to stopping evil. No matter what the cost.
Why similar: Supernatural 16.7%, Mystery 15.5%, Gothic 12.2% ★, Dark 9.2%, Story Rich 8%
Three Doors. One Safe Path. Observe the signs, learn the patterns, and uncover the fate of the explorer who ventured before you.
Why similar: Gothic 22.5% ★, Mystery 17.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Dark 11.3%, Puzzle 10.8%
Run your own coffee shop — craft drinks, serve customers, and grow your business while managing your daily life beyond the café.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 48.8% ★, Cozy 32.5%, Simulation 11.3%, Female Protagonist 6.1%, Indie 0.9%
You are Arenda Finch—fifteen years old, wealthy beyond measure, and newly exiled from your former school. Dunkenwood House takes you in, but its halls hide the darker side of privilege. Humanity or demonic nature. Love or desire. Every choice shapes the person you become.
Why similar: Gothic 31.6% ★, Mystery 21.9%, Dark 21.7%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, RPG 6.2%
In a postwar world where even memories can be used as collateral, you become the owner of a small pawnshop. Speak with customers, judge the value of their memories and belongings, and over 30 days of running the shop, uncover forgotten truths and the story of the protagonist.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 69.5% ★, Simulation 13%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Atmospheric 5.4%, Indie 1.4%
Embark on this Lovecraft-inspired tale and discover the mysteries that await you in this island. Explore the enigmatic lighthouse, solve challenging puzzles and most importantly: try not to lose your sanity when facing the darkness of your mind.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 29.5%, Mystery 16.1%, Puzzle 12.6%, Dark 9.7%, Supernatural 9.5%
Goetia is a point & click adventure where you play the ghost of a young lady. You are Abigail. Abigail Blackwood.
Why similar: Gothic 29.2% ★, Puzzle 16.1%, Mystery 12.3%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Supernatural 9.2%
