Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Townscaper (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Townscaper on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The games like Townscaper on a map
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The short version
- Closest match: Tiny Glade, which both open world, atmospheric and relaxing.
- Townscaper is tagged Experimental, Building, Relaxing, Sandbox, Casual, City Builder, Short, Singleplayer by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
Why players value Townscaper
The five things Steam players tag Townscaper with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Experimental
- Building
- Relaxing
- Sandbox
- Casual
| Reception | on Steam (95% of 21,622) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $2.39 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Tiny Glade
Why it matched: both open world, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 13 player tags including Building, Relaxing and Sandbox; released around the same time (2024).
Tiny Glade is a small diorama builder where you doodle whimsical castles, cozy cottages & romantic ruins. Explore gridless building chemistry as the game adorns your glades with procedural detail. No management, combat or goals: just kick back and turn forgotten meadows into lovable dioramas.
Tiny Glade at a glance Released 2024 Studio Pounce Light Player sentiment 97% positive of 24,441 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (97% of 24,441)
Matches Townscaper on: 5 of 5 — Experimental, Building, Relaxing, Sandbox, Casual
Why players like it: Building, Design & Illustration, Relaxing, Sandbox, Cozy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Townscaper: $14.99 — $12.60 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Townscaper:BuildingRelaxingSandboxCasualIndieProcedural GenerationExperimentalCute
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Dorfromantik
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 10 player tags including Relaxing, City Builder and Casual; released around the same time (2022).
Dorfromantik is a peaceful building strategy and puzzle game where you create a beautiful and ever-growing village landscape by placing tiles. Explore a variety of colorful biomes, discover and unlock new tiles and complete quests to fill your world with life!
Dorfromantik at a glance Released 2022 Studio Toukana Interactive Player sentiment 96% positive of 29,565 Price $9.09 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (96% of 29,565)
Matches Townscaper on: 3 of 5 — Relaxing, Sandbox, Casual
Why players like it: Puzzle, Relaxing, City Builder, Turn-Based Strategy, Board Game — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Townscaper: $9.09 — $6.70 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Townscaper:RelaxingCity BuilderCasualSandboxSimulationMinimalistFamily FriendlyProcedural Generation
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Planet Zoo
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Simulation, Building and Sandbox; released around the same time (2019).
Build a world for wildlife in Planet Zoo. From the developers of Planet Coaster and Zoo Tycoon comes the ultimate zoo sim. Construct detailed habitats, manage your zoo, and meet authentic living animals who think, feel and explore the world you create around them.
Planet Zoo at a glance Released 2019 Studio Frontier Developments Player sentiment 91% positive of 97,527 Price $44.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (91% of 97,527)
Matches Townscaper on: 4 of 5 — Building, Relaxing, Sandbox, Casual
Why players like it: Management, Simulation, Building, Sandbox, Nature — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Townscaper: $44.99 — $42.60 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Townscaper:SimulationBuildingSandboxNatureCity BuilderFamily FriendlyCuteRelaxing
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ABZU
Why it matched: both open world, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Relaxing, Casual and Colorful.
From the art director of Journey®, ABZÛ is a beautiful underwater adventure that evokes the dream of diving. Immerse yourself in a vibrant hidden world bursting with color and life as you descend into the heart of the ocean. But beware as you swim deeper as dangers lurk in the depths.
ABZU at a glance Released 2016 Studio Giant Squid Player sentiment 93% positive of 27,628 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (93% of 27,628)
Matches Townscaper on: 2 of 5 — Relaxing, Casual
Why players like it: Relaxing, Atmospheric, Underwater, Exploration, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Townscaper: $19.99 — $17.60 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Townscaper:RelaxingCasualColorfulIndieFamily FriendlyShortSimulationController
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Planet Coaster
Why it matched: both open world, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, Building and Sandbox.
Planet Coaster® - the future of coaster park simulation games has arrived! Surprise, delight and thrill incredible crowds as you build your coaster park empire - let your imagination run wild, and share your success with the world.
Planet Coaster at a glance Released 2016 Studio Frontier Developments Player sentiment 91% positive of 72,148 Price $44.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (91% of 72,148)
Matches Townscaper on: 4 of 5 — Building, Relaxing, Sandbox, Casual
Why players like it: Simulation, Building, Management, Sandbox, Family Friendly — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Townscaper: $44.99 — $42.60 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Townscaper:SimulationBuildingSandboxFamily FriendlyRelaxingColorfulCity BuilderCasual
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PowerWash Simulator
Why it matched: both open world, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Casual, Relaxing and Simulation; released around the same time (2022).
Release the Pressure with PowerWash Simulator! Wash away your worries with the soothing sounds of high-pressure water. Fire up your power washer and blast away every speck of dirt and grime you can find, all with the simple satisfaction of power-washing to a sparkling finish.
PowerWash Simulator at a glance Released 2022 Studio FuturLab Player sentiment 96% positive of 58,640 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (96% of 58,640)
Matches Townscaper on: 3 of 5 — Relaxing, Sandbox, Casual
Why players like it: Casual, Relaxing, Simulation, Multiplayer, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Townscaper: $9.99 — $7.60 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Townscaper:CasualRelaxingSimulationSandboxFamily FriendlyColorfulIndie
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Slime Rancher 2
Why it matched: both open world, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Cute, Relaxing and Colorful; released around the same time (2025).
Continue the adventures of Beatrix LeBeau as she journeys across the Slime Sea to Rainbow Island, a land brimming with ancient mysteries, and bursting with wiggly, new slimes to wrangle in this sequel to the smash-hit, Slime Rancher.
Slime Rancher 2 at a glance Released 2025 Studio Monomi Park Player sentiment 95% positive of 49,802 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (95% of 49,802)
Matches Townscaper on: 3 of 5 — Building, Relaxing, Casual
Why players like it: Early Access, Cute, Relaxing, Colorful, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Townscaper: $29.99 — $27.60 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Townscaper:CuteRelaxingColorfulSimulationFamily FriendlyCasualBuilding
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Ultimate Fishing Simulator
Why it matched: both open world, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Simulation, Nature and Casual; released around the same time (2018).
Bored of waiting for a bite? Would you like to catch some fish? You're lucky - in Ultimate Fishing Simulator, fish bite like crazy! Spinning, float fishing, ground fishing, and more! Comprehensive fishing simulator that allows using various techniques, in different places around the world!
Ultimate Fishing Simulator at a glance Released 2018 Studio Ultimate Games S.A. Player sentiment 89% positive of 9,129 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (89% of 9,129)
Matches Townscaper on: 3 of 5 — Relaxing, Sandbox, Casual
Why players like it: 3D, America, Fishing, Simulation, Sports — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Townscaper: $19.99 — $17.60 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Townscaper:SimulationNatureCasualRelaxingSandboxFamily Friendly
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Foundation
Why it matched: both open world, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including City Builder, Simulation and Sandbox; released around the same time (2025).
Foundation is a grid-less, laidback medieval city-building game with a focus on organic development, monument construction and resource management.
Foundation at a glance Released 2025 Studio Polymorph Games Player sentiment 87% positive of 24,163 Price $23.44 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (87% of 24,163)
Matches Townscaper on: 3 of 5 — Building, Relaxing, Sandbox
Why players like it: City Builder, Simulation, Medieval, Strategy, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Townscaper: $23.44 — $21.05 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Townscaper:City BuilderSimulationSandboxRelaxingBuildingIndie
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InZOI
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, Building and Sandbox; released around the same time (2025).
"Every life becomes a story" Create your unique story by controlling and observing the lives of 'Zois'. Customize characters and build houses using inZOI's easy-to-use tools to live the life of your dreams and experience the different emotions of life created by its deep and detailed simulation.
InZOI at a glance Released 2025 Studio Krafton Player sentiment 77% positive of 32,534 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: (77% of 32,534)
Matches Townscaper on: 4 of 5 — Building, Relaxing, Sandbox, Casual
Why players like it: Life Sim, Character Customization, Sexual Content, Realistic, Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Townscaper: $39.99 — $37.60 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Townscaper:SimulationBuildingSandboxCity BuilderRelaxingCasualFamily FriendlyCute
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Cities: Skylines II
Why it matched: both open world, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including City Builder, Simulation and Building; released around the same time (2023).
Raise a city from the ground up and transform it into a thriving metropolis with the most realistic city builder ever. Push your creativity and problem-solving to build on a scale you've never experienced. With deep simulation and a living economy, this is world-building without limits.
Cities: Skylines II at a glance Released 2023 Studio Iceflake Studios Player sentiment 56% positive of 91,995 Price $49.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.7/10 · Steam: (56% of 91,995)
Matches Townscaper on: 4 of 5 — Building, Relaxing, Sandbox, Casual
Why players like it: City Builder, Simulation, Building, Sandbox, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Townscaper: $49.99 — $47.60 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Townscaper:City BuilderSimulationBuildingSandboxRelaxingCasual
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Slime Rancher
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Cute, Colorful and Sandbox; released around the same time (2017).
Slime Rancher is the tale of Beatrix LeBeau, a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the ‘Far, Far Range’ where she tries her hand at making a living wrangling slimes.
Slime Rancher at a glance Released 2017 Studio Monomi Park Player sentiment 98% positive of 156,780 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.6/10 · Steam: (98% of 156,780)
Matches Townscaper on: 2 of 5 — Sandbox, Casual
Why players like it: Cute, Exploration, Adventure, Singleplayer, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Townscaper: $19.99 — $17.60 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Townscaper:CuteColorfulSandboxCasualSimulationFamily FriendlyIndie
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PC Building Simulator
Why it matched: both open world, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Simulation, Building and Sandbox; released around the same time (2019).
Build and grow your very own computer repair enterprise as you learn to diagnose, fix and build PCs. With real-world licensed components and comprehensive hardware and software simulation, you can plan and bring your ultimate PC to life.
PC Building Simulator at a glance Released 2019 Studio Claudiu Kiss Player sentiment 93% positive of 52,742 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (93% of 52,742)
Matches Townscaper on: 4 of 5 — Building, Relaxing, Sandbox, Casual
Why players like it: Simulation, Education, Immersive Sim, Building, Management — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Townscaper: $19.99 — $17.60 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Townscaper:SimulationBuildingSandboxCasualRelaxingIndie
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Core Keeper
Why it matched: both open world, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Sandbox, Building and Procedural Generation; released around the same time (2024).
Explore a vast cavern of creatures, relics and resources in a mining sandbox adventure for 1-8 players. Mine, build, fight, craft and farm to unravel the mystery of the ancient Core.
Core Keeper at a glance Released 2024 Studio Pugstorm Player sentiment 93% positive of 66,196 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (93% of 66,196)
Matches Townscaper on: 4 of 5 — Building, Relaxing, Sandbox, Casual
Why players like it: Pixel Graphics, Open World Survival Craft, Online Co-Op, Sandbox, Survival — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Townscaper: $19.99 — $17.60 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Townscaper:SandboxBuildingProcedural GenerationRelaxingSimulationCasual
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Universe Sandbox
Why it matched: both open world, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Sandbox, Simulation and Relaxing.
Create & destroy on an unimaginable scale with a realistic physics-based space simulator. Explore the beauty of our universe and the fragility of our planet. Use science to bend the laws of gravity, collide planets, boil away oceans, fire epic space lasers, and customize your universe.
Universe Sandbox at a glance Released 2015 Studio Giant Army Player sentiment 96% positive of 32,082 Price $20.09 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (96% of 32,082)
Matches Townscaper on: 3 of 5 — Relaxing, Sandbox, Casual
Why players like it: Sandbox, Space, Simulation, Physics, Science — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Townscaper: $20.09 — $17.70 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Townscaper:SandboxSimulationRelaxingFamily FriendlyCasualIndie
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Flower
Why it matched: both open world, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Relaxing, Casual and Nature.
Experience award-winning Flower, now available on PC. Flower lets you take control of the wind as you explore and navigate beautiful, lush environments.
Flower at a glance Released 2009 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 79% positive of 5,095 Price $1.39 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: (79% of 5,095)
Matches Townscaper on: 2 of 5 — Relaxing, Casual
Why players like it: Immersive, Relaxing, Casual, Atmospheric, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Townscaper: $1.39 — $1.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, motion sickness and comfort, crashes and freezes, visual glitches, audio and subtitles, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Townscaper:RelaxingCasualNatureIndieColorfulFamily FriendlyShort
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Train Simulator Classic
Why it matched: both open world, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Simulation, Casual and Relaxing.
The ultimate railway hobby for more than 15 years! From historic steam locomotives to modern high-speed and heavy freight trains, and routes around the world, Train Simulator Classic is the simulation made by railfans for railfans.
Train Simulator Classic at a glance Released 2015 Studio Dovetail Games Player sentiment 72% positive of 29,408 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: (72% of 29,408)
Matches Townscaper on: 4 of 5 — Building, Relaxing, Sandbox, Casual
Why players like it: Simulation, Trains, Singleplayer, Driving, Realistic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Townscaper: $29.99 — $27.60 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Townscaper:SimulationCasualRelaxingBuildingSandboxCity Builder
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Mini Motorways
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Simulation, Casual and Indie; released around the same time (2021).
Mini Motorways is a strategy simulation game about designing the road map for a growing city. Build a traffic network, one road at a time, to create a bustling metropolis. Redesign your roads and place your motorways to get everyone where they need to go. How long can you keep the city moving?
Mini Motorways at a glance Released 2021 Studio Dinosaur Polo Club Player sentiment 96% positive of 24,384 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (96% of 24,384)
Matches Townscaper on: 3 of 5 — Building, Relaxing, Casual
Why players like it: Strategy, Simulation, Casual, Indie, Management — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Townscaper: $9.99 — $7.60 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Townscaper:SimulationCasualIndieMinimalistRelaxingBuildingStylizedCity Builder
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House Flipper
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Building and Relaxing; released around the same time (2018).
House Flipper is a unique chance to become a one-man renovation crew. Buy, repair and remodel devastated houses. Give them a second life and sell them at a profit!
House Flipper at a glance Released 2018 Studio Empyrean Player sentiment 94% positive of 111,507 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (94% of 111,507)
Matches Townscaper on: 4 of 5 — Building, Relaxing, Sandbox, Casual
Why players like it: Simulation, Design & Illustration, Building, Singleplayer, Relaxing — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Townscaper: $24.99 — $22.60 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Townscaper:SimulationBuildingRelaxingSandboxCasualFamily FriendlyIndie
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Farm Together
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Relaxing and Casual; released around the same time (2018).
Grow your own farm all by yourself, or cooperate with your friends in this unique, relaxing farming experience!
Farm Together at a glance Released 2018 Studio Milkstone Studios Player sentiment 94% positive of 22,110 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (94% of 22,110)
Matches Townscaper on: 4 of 5 — Building, Relaxing, Sandbox, Casual
Why players like it: Agriculture, Multiplayer, Simulation, Relaxing, Online Co-Op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Townscaper: $19.99 — $17.60 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Townscaper:SimulationRelaxingCasualBuildingCuteSandboxController
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Two Point Hospital
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Building and Sandbox; released around the same time (2018).
Design stunning hospitals, cure peculiar illnesses and manage troublesome staff as you spread your budding healthcare organisation across Two Point County.
Two Point Hospital at a glance Released 2018 Studio Two Point Studios Player sentiment 92% positive of 34,935 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (92% of 34,935)
Matches Townscaper on: 3 of 5 — Building, Sandbox, Casual
Why players like it: Simulation, Management, Medical Sim, Building, Funny — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Townscaper: $29.99 — $27.60 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Townscaper:SimulationBuildingSandboxIndieCasualCity BuilderFamily Friendly
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Jurassic World Evolution 2
Why it matched: both open world, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Building, Simulation and Sandbox; released around the same time (2021).
Jurassic World Evolution 2 is the much-anticipated sequel to Frontier’s highly successful Jurassic World Evolution. This bold new era in the Jurassic World Evolution game franchise builds upon the ground-breaking and immersive 2018 management simulation.
Jurassic World Evolution 2 at a glance Released 2021 Studio Frontier Developments Player sentiment 90% positive of 47,023 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (90% of 47,023)
Matches Townscaper on: 3 of 5 — Building, Sandbox, Casual
Why players like it: Dinosaurs, Building, Simulation, Management, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Townscaper: $59.99 — $57.60 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Townscaper:BuildingSimulationSandboxCity BuilderCasual
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Stardew Valley
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Relaxing, Simulation and Sandbox.
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?
Stardew Valley at a glance Released 2016 Studio ConcernedApe LLC Player sentiment 98% positive of 1,035,189 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.8/10 · Steam: (98% of 1,035,189)
Matches Townscaper on: 4 of 5 — Building, Relaxing, Sandbox, Casual
Why players like it: Farming Sim, Pixel Graphics, Multiplayer, Life Sim, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Townscaper: $14.99 — $12.60 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Townscaper:RelaxingSimulationSandboxIndieBuildingCasualCute
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Euro Truck Simulator 2
Why it matched: both open world, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Simulation, Relaxing and Controller.
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 at a glance Released 2012 Studio SCS Software Player sentiment 97% positive of 940,049 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.8/10 · Steam: (97% of 940,049)
Matches Townscaper on: 2 of 5 — Relaxing, Casual
Why players like it: Driving, Transportation, Simulation, Open World, Automobile Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Townscaper: $19.99 — $17.60 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Townscaper:SimulationRelaxingControllerFamily FriendlyCasualIndie
Common questions
What game is most like Townscaper?
Tiny Glade, on the evidence we have. It both open world, atmospheric and relaxing. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Townscaper" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Townscaper. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.