- #1 Barman Simulator
97% matchMostly Positive71% of 69 reviews2025
Dev: VirtualMindPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac
Take charge of your bar in Barman Simulator! Serve cocktails, manage inventory, and deal with thieves. Hire staff, decorate your establishment to your liking, and attract crowds with exciting activities. Make your bar the hottest spot in town!
Why similar: Life Sim 29.7%, Immersive Sim 24.5%, Simulation 13%, Realistic 12.7%, First-Person 10.6%
- #2 Retro Rewind - Video Store Simulator
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 8,956 reviews2026
Dev: Blood Pact Studios
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Manage your very own video store in the early 90s! Rent, sell, decorate and expand your business from the ground up and relive the golden ages of video rentals!
Why similar: Immersive Sim 31.3%, Simulation 18.5%, Relaxing 11.2%, First-Person 10.1%, 3D 7%
- #3 Disco Simulator
96% matchMostly Positive76% of 219 reviews2024
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Disco Simulator is a tycoon type game based on club management. Your task will be to set up the club from scratch, put up walls, arrange furniture, hire staff, plan events, invite artists, put on concerts. Create your own club!
Why similar: Simulation 37.6%, Realistic 22.7%, Atmospheric 16.4%, Colorful 11.9%, Management 9.4%
- #4 Bartender Hustle
95% matchVery Positive84% of 232 reviews2022
Dev: Departure Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Mix amazing cocktails while you climb the ranks as a bartender and unlock diverse bartending venues in this narrative-driven bartender simulator.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19%, Simulation 17.6%, First-Person 13.7%, Realistic 13.3%, Visual Novel 13%
- #5 Speakeasy Simulator
94% matchVery Positive91% of 64 reviews2026
Dev: Arcana GamesPub: Bluelily Games
Windows
Manage your own speakeasy hidden from prying eyes during Prohibition. Experiment with recipes, perfect the quality of your spirits, and transform your bar into an elegant, unique venue. Combine craftsmanship, optimization, and decoration to offer your guests an unforgettable experience.
Why similar: Life Sim 36.6%, Simulation 17.7%, Realistic 17.4%, First-Person 13.8%, 3D 5%
- #6 Disco Simulator: Prologue
93% matchMostly Positive78% of 226 reviews2023
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Prologue is just part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full game. Disco Simulator: Prologue is a game where you play the role of the owner and manager of a music club. Buy equipment, sound system, lighting and decide on the appearance of your club. Make money and have fun!
Why similar: Simulation 29.7%, Atmospheric 14.9%, 3D 14.8%, Realistic 13.4%, Colorful 8.8%
- #7 Bartender VR Simulator
94% matchMixed57% of 177 reviews2018
Dev: VR Factory Games Sp. z o.o.
Windows
Step behind the virtual bar and flair your way to the stars! Enter the exciting world of bartending and master the art of dazzling mixology in VR.
Why similar: Realistic 30.6%, Simulation 20.9%, First-Person 17.8%, 3D 12.7%, Colorful 11%
- #8 Tavern Talk - A Cozy Visual Novel
91% matchVery Positive89% of 1,742 reviews2024
Dev: Gentle Troll Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A cozy visual novel about running a tavern in a D&D-inspired fantasy! Gather rumors, serve magical drinks, and meet adventurers on a life-changing quest.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.3%, Visual Novel 23.1%, Emotional 15.8%, Story Rich 10.2%, Simulation 8.7%
- #9 Game Saloon Simulator
90% matchVery Positive94% of 70 reviews2026
Dev: Gnome Games
Windows
Step into the world of fun and become the boss of your own game saloon! In this game, you’ll serve customers, enjoy interactive games, and get a taste of the relaxing and enjoyable experience that awaits you.
Why similar: Immersive Sim 26.7%, Life Sim 23%, Simulation 13.5%, Realistic 10%, Relaxing 8.8%
- #10 Spooky Speakeasy
91% matchVery Positive90% of 72 reviews2020
Dev: Open Alpha
Windows
Make and shake some truly monstrous drinks in this casual bartending simulator!
Why similar: Life Sim 31.4%, Immersive Sim 28%, Simulation 13.7%, First-Person 9.4%, Colorful 8%
- #11 Disco Time 80s VR
92% matchMixed62% of 81 reviews2017
Dev: Indiecode Games
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 27.8 hrs≥1hr: 13%
The 80s are back! Enter the Dancefloor and celebrate an 80s club party in VR.
Why similar: Simulation 100%
- #12 Sex Bar Simulator 🍸🔞
89% matchMixed61% of 164 reviews2023
Dev: Pirates Of The Digital Sea
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Stunning ladies want more than just a drink – they want an experience. Listen close, mix to their desires, and dazzle them with your shaking skills to get an intimate feedback from your beautiful clients.
Why similar: Immersive Sim 23.5%, Realistic 16.3%, Simulation 12.5%, First-Person 10.6%, Romance 9%
- #13 Gaming Cafe Life
88% matchVery Positive95% of 153 reviews2024
Dev: Akhir Pekan Studio
Windows
Manage your very own gaming cafe!
Why similar: Simulation 24.7%, First-Person 22.6%, Colorful 15.8%, 3D 14.6%, Story Rich 14.6%
- #14 Roadhouse Simulator - Prologue
87% matchNo user reviews74% of 113 reviews2026
Dev: DRAGO Entertainment
Windows
Experience the Uncle’s story before the events of Roadhouse Simulator and explore his humble beginnings while trying your skill as a bouncer at a Roadhouse on Route 66.
Why similar: Life Sim 26.4%, Immersive Sim 21.2%, Simulation 17.1%, 1980s 13.2%, Realistic 8.9%
- #15 In Trusted Hands
86% matchMostly Positive76% of 127 reviews2026
Dev: HGISoftPub: Spaghetti Cat
Windows
Dive into the daily work of a cozy workshop in a big city, accompanied by relaxing atmospheric music. Manage client data, balance energy and stress, and make choices that shape the story and its outcome.
Why similar: Life Sim 33.5%, Simulation 21.6%, Story Rich 13.7%, Relaxing 13.3%, Romance 10.2%
- #16 The Pub Life Simulator
86% matchMixed66% of 62 reviews2025
Dev: Visma Games
Windows
Start your own pub, serve drinks, and keep your customers happy. Unlock better beverages as you level up, expand your pub, and become the most beloved spot in town!
Why similar: Life Sim 31.5%, Immersive Sim 28.6%, Simulation 16.4%, Realistic 9.4%, 3D 5.7%
- #17 My Hotel Simulator
85% matchMixed48% of 52 reviews2025
Dev: Digital MelodyPub: Games Incubator
Windows
Build and manage your own hotel, from a small property to a luxury resort. Design rooms, maintain cleanliness, develop amenities, and offer guests unforgettable experiences at your hotel!
Why similar: Life Sim 28.5%, Simulation 18.5%, Immersive Sim 15.8%, Realistic 10.9%, Relaxing 7%
- #18 Techno Banter
84% matchVery Positive91% of 127 reviews2025
Dev: Dexai ArtsPub: Crunching Koalas
Windows
You're the bouncer of the Green Door club, where every decision matters. Reject the unworthy of partying with clever retorts, explore a neon-lit city, and immerse yourself in the Berlin-like city's underground techno scene. The beat is pumping—are you in?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 28.8%, 1980s 25.6%, Retro 14.3%, First-Person 11.9%, Story Rich 11.9%
- #19 LOVE SHOP Simulator 💕🛒
82% matchMixed64% of 131 reviews2026
Dev: OneHand GamesPub: Taboo Tales 💘
Windows
Run your own love shop in this quirky first-person simulator! Stock 30+ products, set up displays, hire staff, and serve customers to earn tips. Unlock new items through a spin system and grow your fun, chaotic business into the hottest spot in town. 😏
Why similar: Life Sim 27.9%, Immersive Sim 25.2%, Realistic 14.7%, Simulation 12.3%, Relaxing 8.2%
- #20 Ultimate Theater Simulator
81% matchVery Positive89% of 591 reviews2025
Dev: RAKTWO GamesPub: steelbox Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Ultimate Theater Simulator is a first-person cinema management game where you screen movies, serve snacks, hire staff, handle chaos, and grow your dream theater from the ground up.
Why similar: Life Sim 41.1%, Simulation 17.1%, Immersive Sim 14.5%, First-Person 13.6%, 3D 9.7%
- #21 80's Night
84% matchMixed63% of 52 reviews2021
Dev: Iful GS
Windows
Endless road, neon lights, palm trees. The game immerses you in the atmosphere of the 80's. Welcome to 80's Night! 80's Night is a car simulator game in which you drive along the endless road and avoid other cars.
Why similar: 1980s 45.8%, Simulation 20.2%, Retro 13.2%, Relaxing 11.8%, Atmospheric 4.3%
- #22 Brewpub Simulator
83% matchMixed60% of 616 reviews2023
Dev: Star DriftersPub: Movie Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Quit your day job, open a bar! Decorate the place, create your own beer and design your labels. Keep your kegs full and your customers happy, and never stop growing!
Why similar: Immersive Sim 27.8%, Simulation 19.3%, Realistic 12.9%, Life Sim 12.2%, First-Person 11.9%
- #23 Pixel Cafe
81% matchVery Positive92% of 853 reviews2023
Dev: Baltoro Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Step into Pixel's shoes in this one-of-a-kind journey that bridges time, memories, and the aroma of fresh coffee. Dive deep into a city balancing its past and future. Engage in intense arcade challenges, immerse yourself in heartfelt stories, and navigate a world crafted in pixel art.
Why similar: Life Sim 33.2%, Visual Novel 25.4%, Story Rich 13.5%, Relaxing 8.2%, Simulation 7.1%
- #24 Midnight Ramen
80% matchVery Positive96% of 394 reviews2024
Dev: Cointinue Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
In Midnight Ramen, you play as the owner of a late-night ramen stand and his apprentice. You interact with your customers, listen to their troubles, and help them out whenever you can. But as the bowls of ramen are cooked and served, troubles are beginning to brew in your own life as well...
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.6%, Visual Novel 18.9%, Immersive Sim 17.8%, Emotional 14.3%, Story Rich 9.2%
- #25 Tavern Manager Simulator 🍻
79% matchVery Positive92% of 4,414 reviews2024
Dev: One More Time
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Restore your fantasy tavern to its full glory. Repair, improve and expand the establishment. Cook delicious food and keep an eye on the mood of the visitors. Create a unique atmosphere for unforgettable adventures!
Why similar: Life Sim 30.5%, Immersive Sim 27.9%, Simulation 14.9%, First-Person 13%, Relaxing 8.5%
- #26 Electronics Store Simulator
79% matchMixed68% of 74 reviews2025
Dev: Digital MelodyPub: Games Incubator
Windows
Open your own electronics store and grow it from a small shop into a modern technology hub. Manage deliveries, prices, and store equipment, take care of customers, expand the product range, and become a master in the world of electronics retail!
Why similar: Immersive Sim 23.8%, Simulation 18.5%, Life Sim 16.3%, Realistic 15.7%, First-Person 6.8%
- #27 Disco Destruction
82% matchVery Positive92% of 61 reviews2019
Dev: Subjective Software UG
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Disco Destruction is an arcade DJ game, built for VR. Open your disco for the night, keep your eyes on your customers and play the correct vinyls to make them dance. Make some money, buy upgrades and add your own music, to live the craziest party ever!
Why similar: Simulation 75.4%, First-Person 24.6%
- #28 Saloon Simulator: Prologue
78% matchVery Positive87% of 868 reviews2024
Dev: Glivi Games S.A.Pub: RockGame S.A.
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Saloon Simulator Prologue lets you restore an abandoned Saloon and discover that managing it isn't just about creating drinks and meals. Clean up, organize, and choose the right friends - all to become the most recognizable business in the Wild West!
Why similar: Immersive Sim 27.8%, Life Sim 25.5%, Realistic 12.3%, First-Person 9%, Simulation 8.6%
- #29 Dungeon Bodega Simulator
76% matchVery Positive98% of 253 reviews2026
Dev: Alien Fruit
Windows · Linux
Dungeon Bodega Simulator is a retro styled fantasy shop game where you can grow crops, brew potions, sell items and raise slimes as pets! Can you build up your bodega into a one stop adventuring shop while solving the mysteries of the dungeon beneath you?
Why similar: Life Sim 28.1%, Immersive Sim 22.1%, Simulation 16.5%, First-Person 13.2%, Relaxing 6.2%
- #30 Coffee Bar Simulator
77% matchMixed55% of 66 reviews2025
Dev: Digital MelodyPub: Games Incubator
Windows
Open your own café and create a place brimming with aroma and flavor. Serve coffee, pastries, and desserts, expand your bar, decorate the interior, and serve your guests in a way that keeps them coming back for more!
Why similar: Life Sim 26.4%, Simulation 20.9%, Realistic 15.7%, Immersive Sim 14.3%, Relaxing 6.5%
- #31 Pub Sim
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 136 reviews2025
Dev: 1st impact games
Windows
You've just bought your first Pub. First steps are to clean it, stock it, set your markup and let in the Patrons. Keep the drinks flowing and try not to shortchange anyone! If you keep it going long enough you might just earn enough to spruce up the place, hire staff and expand the premises.
Why similar: Immersive Sim 31.8%, Life Sim 26.7%, Simulation 21.5%, First-Person 6%, 3D 5.1%
- #32 inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories
74% matchVery Positive86% of 911 reviews2026
Dev: Nagai Industries
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories is a cozy slice-of-life game about running a small-town convenience store, inspired by early 1990s Japan. Meet regulars, stock shelves, and watch quiet, everyday moments turn into meaningful stories.
Why similar: Life Sim 22.7%, Immersive Sim 20.5%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Simulation 10.6%, Story Rich 8.4%
- #33 Pawnbroker Simulator
75% matchMostly Positive73% of 373 reviews2026
Dev: Next Sky GamesPub: Ultimate Publishing
Windows
Enter Pawnbroker Simulator, where every deal, appraisal, and choice forges your path to pawn shop greatness. Sharpen your instincts, unlock new talents, craft a storefront that turns heads, offer high-stakes loans, and stay one step ahead of cunning thieves.
Why similar: Life Sim 30.3%, Immersive Sim 25.1%, Realistic 13%, Simulation 12.6%, First-Person 9.9%
- #34 CYBER INTERNET CLUB SIMULATOR
78% matchMixed45% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: EchoVerse CorePub: Midnight Games
Windows
Take charge as the brains behind the trendiest Cyber internet club in the city. Turn your humble beginnings into a top-tier cyber sanctuary through resource management, strategic investments, and maintaining a steady cash flow.
Why similar: Realistic 22.5%, Simulation 21.8%, First-Person 17%, 3D 11.8%, Atmospheric 9.4%
- #35 Therapy Simulator
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 76 reviews2025
Dev: Jemboy
Windows
Step into the chair of a therapist in Therapy Simulator! Guide your patients through emotional journeys with branching dialogue choices. Balance humor, humanity, and the chaos of therapy!
Why similar: Immersive Sim 34.2%, Life Sim 29.8%, Simulation 13.9%, Story Rich 12.7%, 3D 5.3%
- #36 Wax Heads
72% matchVery Positive97% of 471 reviews2026
Dev: Patattie GamesPub: Curve Games
Windows · Linux
Wax Heads is a cozy-punk narrative sim about working in a struggling record store. Chat to quirky customers with unique tastes, explore a handcrafted record collection, fall in love with bands (and their drama!), or just slack off with your colleagues - whatever gets everyone’s groove back!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 33.6%, Visual Novel 26.4%, Story Rich 14.1%, Colorful 11.8%, Relaxing 9.1%
- #37 Lakeside Bar
72% matchVery Positive87% of 871 reviews2025
Dev: BITCOVER
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.8 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A cozy management sim where the jazz is smooth, the cocktails are cooler than the evening breeze, and the lake reflects your perfect escape.
Why similar: Life Sim 55.6%, Simulation 26.2%, Relaxing 11.9%, Management 6.3%
- #38 Workshop Simulator
76% matchMixed68% of 307 reviews2022
Dev: INTERMARUM
Windows
Workshop Simulator allows you to repair and refurbish items using a range of restoration mechanics such as disassembling, cleaning, sanding and painting. The accompanying story will immerse you in the nostalgia of tinkering with your grandfather.
Why similar: Life Sim 18.4%, Immersive Sim 17.1%, Interactive Fiction 17%, Emotional 9.8%, Realistic 8.8%
- #39 Light of Reversing Destiny
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 69 reviews2025
Dev: HKBOI
Windows
"Light of Reversing Destiny" is a live - action interactive movie game, skillfully blending role - playing and plot choices. Players follow the protagonist's perspective throughout, immerse in the ups - and - downs of the story, with interspersed mini - games bringing a new interactive feel.
Why similar: Life Sim 32.9%, Visual Novel 21.9%, Simulation 16.8%, First-Person 9.8%, Romance 7.9%
- #40 Internet Cafe Simulator 2025
74% matchMixed43% of 76 reviews2025
Dev: Revolt Games
Windows
Run your own internet café! Manage, upgrade, and customise every detail to create the ultimate hangout in this immersive first-person simulation.
Why similar: Life Sim 30%, Immersive Sim 24.6%, Simulation 14.2%, Realistic 12.4%, First-Person 9.6%
- #41 Gaming Cafe Simulator
71% matchVery Positive85% of 415 reviews2025
Dev: Prapancha Studios
Windows
Revive a closed-down gaming café and build it into the ultimate gaming hub! Manage rentals, sell gaming merch, and expand with PCs, consoles, and an in-house café to prepare and sell fresh food. Attract customers with unique gaming sections. Can you turn your dream café into a bustling success?
Why similar: Life Sim 26%, Immersive Sim 21.6%, Realistic 15.7%, Simulation 14.1%, Relaxing 6.9%
- #42 Saloon Simulator
70% matchVery Positive90% of 960 reviews2025
Dev: Glivi Games S.A.Pub: RockGame S.A.
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Start by running a saloon and carve your own place in the Wild West. Shape your bar, hire help, and get drawn into the lives and troubles of the people who gather around your counter. Out here, honest business is rarely enough. See what it takes to survive the frontier.
Why similar: Life Sim 24.3%, Immersive Sim 21.8%, Realistic 13%, Simulation 10.5%, First-Person 9.4%
- #43 Grocery Store Tycoon
71% matchVery Positive85% of 118 reviews2025
Dev: Spyder Lab Gaming
Windows
Build and manage your own grocery store in first person. Run the register, stock inventory, hire employees, and expand your business from a small market into a thriving retail operation.
Why similar: Immersive Sim 32.3%, Life Sim 28.7%, Simulation 15.8%, 3D 7%, Relaxing 6.4%
- #44 Returns Outlet Simulator
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 796 reviews2025
Dev: Twisted Twice Games
Windows
Returns Outlet Simulator is a relaxed first-person simulation where every aspect of operating your own shop springs to life.
Why similar: Immersive Sim 28.7%, Life Sim 27.5%, Realistic 12%, First-Person 10.3%, Simulation 9.7%
- #45 Retrowave
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 15,364 reviews2022
Dev: RewindApp
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Neon lights, palm trees, synthwave, '80s supercars speeding down an endless highway... Welcome to the world of Retrowave!
Why similar: 1980s 48.9%, Simulation 19.7%, Retro 15.9%, Relaxing 10.4%, Atmospheric 4.3%
- #46 Doctor Life Simulator
70% matchMixed66% of 139 reviews2025
Dev: Bleeding Edge StudioPub: Blackburne Games Studio FZ LLC
Windows
Step into the shoes of a dedicated medical professional in Doctor Life Simulator. Experience the challenges and triumphs of running your own medical practice, from diagnosing complex illnesses to performing life-saving surgeries.
Why similar: Life Sim 42.1%, Simulation 18.1%, Realistic 15.5%, 3D 8.2%, Story Rich 7.3%
- #47 Zombie Bar Simulator
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 163 reviews2021
Dev: VR Factory
Windows
🍹 Zombie Bar Simulator is an incredibly engaging (and creepy!) bartending experience where you take on the role of the horrific bartender and serve your scarily nice customers multiple crazy dishes and drinks. 🍹
Why similar: Immersive Sim 43.9%, Simulation 21.8%, First-Person 15.8%, Colorful 11.6%, Management 5.2%
- #48 Beer Manufacture Simulator
68% matchVery Positive81% of 157 reviews2026
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Brew your own beer from scratch! Take on the role of a brewmaster, learn brewing techniques, create unique recipes, and grow your craft brewery into a full-scale factory. Expand your brewery from mashing and fermenting to bottling and selling - every decision shapes your beer empire
Why similar: Life Sim 30.4%, Simulation 18.7%, Realistic 14.8%, Immersive Sim 13%, First-Person 8.1%
- #49 Beauty Store Simulator
67% matchVery Positive89% of 161 reviews2026
Dev: NovaraGamesPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac
Run your own beauty store in Beauty Store Simulator! Manage a variety of cosmetics, fashion items, jewelry, and more. Design your store, keep customers happy, and build a successful beauty empire. Can you become the ultimate beauty mogul?
Why similar: Life Sim 29.6%, Immersive Sim 24.9%, Simulation 12.7%, Realistic 9.5%, 3D 7.2%
- #50 Arcade Spirits
71% matchVery Positive91% of 630 reviews2019
Dev: Fiction Factory GamesPub: PQube
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Arcade Spirits is a romantic visual novel that follows an alternative timeline where the 1983 video game crash never occurred. It's 20XX and you've just started a new job at the Funplex game arcade. Who will you meet along the way? Will you find the romance you're seeking?
Why similar: Visual Novel 31.7%, Romance 16.7%, Story Rich 15.3%, Simulation 14.3%, Retro 12.1%
- #51 Pawn Simulator
70% matchMixed57% of 84 reviews2024
Dev: Editmode
Windows
A simulation game where we run a pawn shop. Take the first steps to open a thrift shop in Detroit and discover the experience of running a real thrift shop. Find, restore, and sell amazing items and build your own shop kingdom!
Why similar: Life Sim 27.5%, Immersive Sim 22.8%, Simulation 18.7%, Realistic 9.8%, First-Person 7.9%
- #52 Demon Speakeasy
69% matchVery Positive80% of 619 reviews2022
Dev: 樹懶叫工作室Pub: Mango Party
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Mix drinks and mingle with monster girls! Manage a bar staffed by cute waitresses and work hard to earn their affection! Take orders, make sophisticated small-talk and get lucky in the wildest ways possible...
Why similar: Life Sim 34.9%, Visual Novel 23%, Simulation 15.1%, Relaxing 9.5%, Story Rich 9.4%
- #53 Arcadecraft
73% matchMixed56% of 154 reviews2014
Dev: Firebase Industries Ltd.
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Enter the exciting world of Arcade ownership! Play through the 1980's arcade revolution by buying arcade machines for your customers to play! Customize your arcade to increase its popularity! Manage your finances, capitalize on newly released games, but beware the pitfalls that could bankrupt you!
Why similar: Simulation 88.7%, Management 11.3%
- #54 The Brewline
66% matchVery Positive90% of 101 reviews2026
Dev: Alcora GamesPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Step into the world of bootleg booze in this story-driven, single-player sim! Grow your crops, brew your drinks, bond with eccentric customers, and bottle it all under your own brand. Uncover the truth behind your brother’s arrest, complete quirky missions, and build your underground empire.
Why similar: Immersive Sim 31.2%, Simulation 27%, Life Sim 14.8%, First-Person 12.4%, 3D 7.9%
- #55 Liquor Store Simulator
66% matchVery Positive86% of 561 reviews2025
Dev: Tovarishch GamesPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Open your own Liquor Store! Buy goods, manage your store, hire staff. Who knows, maybe you will be able to make a real alcohol empire out of a small store.
Why similar: Life Sim 23.9%, Immersive Sim 23.8%, Realistic 14.1%, Simulation 12.8%, First-Person 10.5%
- #56 Parisian Brasserie Simulator
65% matchVery Positive94% of 495 reviews2025
Dev: Quark Studios
Windows
Run your Parisian bistro in the heart of Paris, solo or in co-op with up to 8 players! Curate your menu, manage supplies, serve customers, and expand with new floors, a terrace, and a rooftop to become a true Parisian institution.
Why similar: Life Sim 35.7%, Simulation 16.3%, First-Person 13.6%, Colorful 9.2%, 3D 9%
- #57 Aquatic Store Simulator
67% matchMostly Positive72% of 198 reviews2024
Dev: FreeMind S.A.
Windows
Dive into the vibrant world of aquatic retail with Aquatic Store Simulator! Take on the challenge of managing your underwater-themed supermarket, blending business management with the beauty of marine life. Stock shelves with exotic fish, decorations, set prices, take payments and maintain aquariums
Why similar: Immersive Sim 27.8%, Life Sim 18.6%, Simulation 15.9%, First-Person 11.4%, Realistic 8.4%
- #58 Thrifty Business
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 961 reviews2026
Dev: Spellgarden Games
Windows · Mac
Run your very own thrift shop in this laid-back management sim! Sort through boxes to find hidden treasures and arrange nostalgic displays of clothes, antiques, toys & more. Befriend the regulars, help with their requests and expand your store into a hub for the local community!
Why similar: Life Sim 44.8%, Simulation 22%, Relaxing 14.1%, Colorful 9.4%, Story Rich 8.4%
- #59 Cafe Master Story
67% matchVery Positive96% of 343 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Serve up food, drinks, and smiles in this retro cafe management sim!
Why similar: Life Sim 54.9%, Simulation 29.3%, Retro 9.8%, Atmospheric 3.1%, Crafting 2.7%