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Games like The Lost Art of Innkeeping

If The Lost Art of Innkeeping is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Hidden Art of Innkeeping, OneShot and Last Word — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its contemplative, cozy and relaxing. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About The Lost Art of Innkeeping: 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!

2020IndieAdventureSimulation4.99 USDWindowsby SeaPhoenix
The Lost Art of Innkeeping — Steam game cover
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Affordable price with high replay valueCharming writing and character personalitiesDecorate the inn to reflect progressContemplativeCozyRelaxing

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Steam players who put hours into The Lost Art of Innkeeping also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. The Hidden Art of Innkeeping

    WHY THIS

    Shares inn management and a cozy mood with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    Top pick for The Lost Art of Innkeeping fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    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!

    2024IndieAdventureSimulation7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. OneShot

    WHY THIS

    Shares multiple endings and a whimsical mood with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    Second-strongest match for The Lost Art of Innkeeping fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.

    2016IndieAdventureCasual5.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Last Word

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    Third-strongest match for The Lost Art of Innkeeping fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    In a society where having the last word means having power over others, a small party is disrupted by a gentleman who politely issues orders via one-way intercom.

    2015IndieAdventureRPG1.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Jeepney Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Shares time management and a relaxing mood with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    Ranked #4 for The Lost Art of Innkeeping fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    Embrace your inner jeepney driver! Pick up passengers, calculate change, and weave through traffic in this Filipino-made driving game. Feed your family, customize your jeepneys, and unlock more rides! Don't forget to bring your towel!

    2023ActionIndieAdventure5.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Back to the Dawn

    WHY THIS

    Shares time management and a whimsical mood with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    Ranked #5 for The Lost Art of Innkeeping fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    Back to the Dawn is a story-rich RPG set in a high-security prison ruled by factions and buried secrets. Investigate two conspiracies from the inside, gather evidence, and outsmart a system designed to silence you. Make friends (or foes) with fellow inmates and with their help, break out of prison.

    2025StrategyIndieAdventure23.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Strange Horticulture

    WHY THIS

    Shares multiple endings and a cozy mood with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    Ranked #6 for The Lost Art of Innkeeping fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    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.

    2022IndieAdventureSimulation15.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Do Not Feed the Monkeys

    WHY THIS

    Shares time management with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    Ranked #7 for The Lost Art of Innkeeping fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    A digital voyeur simulator where you watch strangers through surveillance cameras. Invade their privacy and witness their most intimate moments, but don’t interact with the subjects – anything could happen if you dare feed the monkeys!

    2018StrategyIndieSimulation15.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Crooked Man

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for The Lost Art of Innkeeping fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    There was a crooked man, and he walked a crooked mile... This is the first title in the series known as The Strange Man, developed by Uri Games. Experience the myriad horrors awaiting David as he moves into his new house.

    2018IndieAdventureCasual2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Lost Art of Innkeeping at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under The Lost Art of Innkeeping on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under The Lost Art of Innkeeping on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under The Lost Art of Innkeeping on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under The Lost Art of Innkeeping on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under The Lost Art of Innkeeping on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under The Lost Art of Innkeeping on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under The Lost Art of Innkeeping on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. The Test: Final Revelation

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under The Lost Art of Innkeeping on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    The third chapter in The Test Trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover who you really are as a person. The Final Revelation is upon us... but are you sure you TRULY want the answers you seek?

    2020SimulationRPG1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    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.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. The Hidden Art of Innkeeping

    WHY THIS

    Shares inn management and a cozy mood with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    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!

    2024IndieAdventureSimulation7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Back to the Dawn

    WHY THIS

    Shares time management and a whimsical mood with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    Back to the Dawn is a story-rich RPG set in a high-security prison ruled by factions and buried secrets. Investigate two conspiracies from the inside, gather evidence, and outsmart a system designed to silence you. Make friends (or foes) with fellow inmates and with their help, break out of prison.

    2025StrategyIndieAdventure23.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Strange Horticulture

    WHY THIS

    Shares multiple endings and a cozy mood with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    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.

    2022IndieAdventureSimulation15.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about The Lost Art of Innkeeping

How much does The Lost Art of Innkeeping cost?
The Lost Art of Innkeeping is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Lost Art of Innkeeping?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Lost Art of Innkeeping are The Hidden Art of Innkeeping, OneShot, Last Word.
Who developed The Lost Art of Innkeeping?
The Lost Art of Innkeeping was developed by SeaPhoenix.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

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