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Games like Garden Simulator

If Garden Simulator is your kind of game, the closest matches are Everdream Valley, Rancher: A new life and Cozy Keep: Farm, Craft, Manage — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its relaxing chores feel satisfying, chill and cozy. 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 Garden Simulator: PLANT - DESIGN - HARVEST - With Garden Simulator you’ll get your own allotment, place deco elements and cultivate plants to harvest and sell them. Get ready for a beautiful time in nature. Always remember: A garden is a delight to the eye and a solace for the soul.

2022SimulationCasual14.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby PRODUKTIVKELLER Studios
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Players who liked Garden Simulator also play

Steam players who put hours into Garden Simulator 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. Everdream Valley

    WHY THIS

    Shares a chill mood with Garden Simulator.

    Top pick for Garden Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Garden Simulator.

    A farming adventure with a dash of magic. Play solo or up to a 4-player coop. By day, restore your quaint farm into a summer paradise. Explore, raise crops, care for animals and rebuild your home. At night inhabit various creatures through your dreams and bring enchantment to the valley.

    2023IndieAdventureCasual24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Rancher: A new life

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Garden Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Casual with Garden Simulator.

    Start a new life as a Rancher. Travel the forest paths by quad bike, raise cattle, build, repair, and improve your farm. Take care of animals, go fishing, cook, grow vegetables, practice your accuracy on shooting range, take photos, and much more. Relax away from the hustle and bustle of the city!

    2026IndieSimulationCasualSteam ↗
  3. Cozy Keep: Farm, Craft, Manage

    WHY THIS

    Shares a peaceful mood with Garden Simulator.

    Third-strongest match for Garden Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Casual with Garden Simulator.

    Your father's life depends on your success. Run a medieval shop, craft goods, set prices, and build your reputation - because the King's debt collectors are coming. Farm, hunt, explore, and trade your way to freedom in this cozy but consequential shop simulation.

    2024IndieAdventureSimulation14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Weed Supermarket Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Shares a cozy mood with Garden Simulator.

    Ranked #4 for Garden Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Casual with Garden Simulator.

    Weed Supermarket Simulator is a chill store sim where you grow weed, develop new strains, set prices, and keep your shelves stocked. Expand your business and optimize it for maximum profit. Manage employees, handle inventory, and turn your shop into a high-performing business.

    2026IndieSimulationCasual11.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Farming Simulator 25

    WHY THIS

    Shares a peaceful mood with Garden Simulator.

    Ranked #5 for Garden Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Garden Simulator.

    Farming Simulator 25 invites you to join the rewarding farm life, single-handedly or cooperatively in multiplayer. This Farm is Your Farm!

    2024Simulation29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Chinese Frontiers

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Garden Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Garden Simulator.

    Plan, build, and unwind in medieval China. Lead villagers, fine-tune production, and craft iconic Chinese landmarks brick by brick. Roam passes, deserts, and river valleys; farm, cook, and decorate. Master new crafts, earn imperial favor, and turn smart design into lasting legacy.

    2025ActionAdventureSimulation24.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. No Place Like Home

    WHY THIS

    Shares a relaxing mood with Garden Simulator.

    Ranked #7 for Garden Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Garden Simulator.

    Humanity Trashed the Earth and left for Mars. Only few remained. EXPLORE the world. Clean the environment, CRAFT with recycled resources. Domesticate animals. Rebuild your village. Restore environment and run your own post-apo FARM as there is No Place Like Home!

    2022IndieAdventureSimulation19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Starsand Island

    WHY THIS

    Shares a peaceful mood with Garden Simulator.

    Ranked #8 for Garden Simulator fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Casual with Garden Simulator.

    Tired of the city grind? Escape to Starsand Island and embrace the simple joys of country life! Live alongside capybaras, cats, and dogs, reel in a big catch, and explore the enchanting Moonlit Forest. Leave the hustle behind and experience the charm of this seaside paradise.

    2026IndieSimulationRPG27.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Garden Simulator at current Steam store prices.

  1. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Garden Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Simulation and Casual with Garden Simulator.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Garden Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Garden Simulator.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Garden Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Simulation and Casual with Garden Simulator.

    An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. WEBFISHING

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Garden Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Garden Simulator.

    WEBFISHING a multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game! Relax and fish (on the web!)

    2024IndieMassively MultiplayerCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Noita

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~47% under Garden Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Garden Simulator.

    Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Garden Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Garden Simulator.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. OneShot

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Garden Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Garden Simulator.

    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 ↗
  8. Human Fall Flat

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Garden Simulator on Steam right now. Shares Simulation and Casual with Garden Simulator.

    Human Fall Flat is a hilarious, light-hearted platformer set in floating dreamscapes that can be played solo or with up to 8 players online. Free new levels keep its vibrant community rewarded.

    2016IndieAdventureSimulation5.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  2. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Garden Simulator.

    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 ↗
  3. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

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

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    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 ↗
  5. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Virtual Cottage

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation and Casual with Garden Simulator.

    Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.

    2020IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Steam Engine Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Garden Simulator.

    The Steam Engine Simulator shown on AngeTheGreat's YouTube channel.

    2023SimulationFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Garden Simulator.

    Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from PRODUKTIVKELLER Studios

Other recommendable Steam games by PRODUKTIVKELLER Studios, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Disaster Band

    WHY THIS

    Another title from PRODUKTIVKELLER Studios, the studio behind Garden Simulator. Shares Casual with Garden Simulator.

    Let's get the party started! Play solo or connect with your friends, pick a track, choose your instrument and start playing away. The fun never stops: Import your own tracks and prove that you and your buddies are not going down in history as the ultimate Disaster Band.

    2022IndieCasual6.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Hidden Kitten

    WHY THIS

    Shares a cozy mood with Garden Simulator.

    Another title from PRODUKTIVKELLER Studios, the studio behind Garden Simulator. Shares Casual with Garden Simulator.

    Hidden Kitten is a cozy hidden object game with a variety of hand-drawn levels. Follow the adventures of Charlie the cat and explore hidden objects in captivating black-and-white scenes. Turn on the sound and let’s go!

    2023IndieCasual3.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Pirates Odyssey

    WHY THIS

    Another title from PRODUKTIVKELLER Studios, the studio behind Garden Simulator. Shares Simulation and Casual with Garden Simulator.

    Ahoy, mateys! We are marooned on a series of islands and need to find a way home. Help us explore the environment, build camps and find glorious booty. Join us on an island hopping adventure full of parrot wisdom, pirate mayhem and puzzle glory! Arrr!

    StrategySimulationCasualSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Garden Simulator

Is Garden Simulator verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Garden Simulator is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Garden Simulator cost?
Garden Simulator is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Garden Simulator?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Garden Simulator are Everdream Valley, Rancher: A new life, Cozy Keep: Farm, Craft, Manage.
Who developed Garden Simulator?
Garden Simulator was developed by PRODUKTIVKELLER Studios and published by Toplitz Productions, SunDust.

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 Garden Simulator.

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