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Games like Convenience Stories

If Convenience Stories is your kind of game, the closest matches are Hot Springs Story 2, Zoo Park Story and Mega Mall Story 2 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its chill, 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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2023StrategyIndieSimulationCasual5.66 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
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Players who liked Convenience Stories also play

Steam players who put hours into Convenience Stories 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. Hot Springs Story 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a chill mood with Convenience Stories.

    Top pick for Convenience Stories fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Convenience Stories.

    A "hot" new hot springs resort sim with a ton of new exclusive features!

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Zoo Park Story

    WHY THIS

    Shares a cozy mood with Convenience Stories.

    Second-strongest match for Convenience Stories fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Convenience Stories.

    Well, what are you waiting for? Build a top-ranking zoo, set social media ablaze, and show the world your wild side!

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Mega Mall Story 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a chill mood with Convenience Stories.

    Third-strongest match for Convenience Stories fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Convenience Stories.

    A brand new business sim! Build cafés, movie theaters, aquariums, and more!

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Magazine Mogul

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Convenience Stories fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Convenience Stories.

    Help your community grow through the power of the press in this magazine sim! A small local magazine can make a big difference! Do you have what it takes to become a magazine mogul?

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation8.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Dream Park Story

    WHY THIS

    Shares a cozy mood with Convenience Stories.

    Ranked #5 for Convenience Stories fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Convenience Stories.

    Create your own amusement park with a variety of rides, mascots, and activities!

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation10.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Cafe Master Story

    WHY THIS

    Shares a chill mood with Convenience Stories.

    Ranked #6 for Convenience Stories fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Convenience Stories.

    Serve up food, drinks, and smiles in this retro cafe management sim!

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Hot Springs Story

    WHY THIS

    Shares a chill mood with Convenience Stories.

    Ranked #7 for Convenience Stories fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Convenience Stories.

    Build and manage the ultimate Japanese hot springs inn.

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Jumbo Airport Story

    WHY THIS

    Shares a chill mood with Convenience Stories.

    Ranked #8 for Convenience Stories fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Convenience Stories.

    Just imagine: your own world-famous airport! A game with sky-high levels of fun!

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Convenience Stories on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Convenience Stories.

    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. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~47% under Convenience Stories on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Convenience Stories.

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

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~65% under Convenience Stories on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Convenience Stories.

    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 ↗
  4. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~74% under Convenience Stories on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Convenience Stories.

    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 ↗
  5. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Convenience Stories on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Convenience Stories.

    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 ↗
  6. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~47% under Convenience Stories on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Convenience Stories.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~47% under Convenience Stories on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Convenience Stories.

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~65% under Convenience Stories on Steam right now. Shares Simulation and Casual with Convenience Stories.

    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 ↗

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 and Casual with Convenience Stories.

    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. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Convenience Stories.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Convenience Stories.

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Convenience Stories.

    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 ↗
  5. 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 Convenience Stories.

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

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

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Convenience Stories.

    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 ↗
  7. Our Life: Beginnings & Always

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Convenience Stories.

    A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.

    2020IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗
  8. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Convenience Stories.

    ‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Kairosoft Co.,Ltd

Other recommendable Steam games by Kairosoft Co.,Ltd, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Game Dev Story

    WHY THIS

    Shares a cozy mood with Convenience Stories.

    Another title from Kairosoft Co.,Ltd, the studio behind Convenience Stories. Shares Strategy and Indie with Convenience Stories.

    Work hard and you may reach the top of the video game industry!

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Dungeon Village

    WHY THIS

    Shares a chill mood with Convenience Stories.

    Another title from Kairosoft Co.,Ltd, the studio behind Convenience Stories. Shares Strategy and Indie with Convenience Stories.

    Build a heroic hamlet that warriors and merchants can call home!

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation3.23 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Dungeon Village 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a cozy mood with Convenience Stories.

    Another title from Kairosoft Co.,Ltd, the studio behind Convenience Stories. Shares Strategy and Indie with Convenience Stories.

    Recruit adventurers and monsters to create your own RRG-style town!

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Ninja Village

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Kairosoft Co.,Ltd, the studio behind Convenience Stories. Shares Strategy and Indie with Convenience Stories.

    Lead a ninja clan in the war to unify feudal Japan!

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation3.41 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. High Sea Saga DX

    WHY THIS

    Shares a cozy mood with Convenience Stories.

    Another title from Kairosoft Co.,Ltd, the studio behind Convenience Stories. Shares Strategy and Indie with Convenience Stories.

    Set sail and join yer crew in search of treasure and glory!

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Dream Town Island

    WHY THIS

    Shares a chill mood with Convenience Stories.

    Another title from Kairosoft Co.,Ltd, the studio behind Convenience Stories. Shares Strategy and Indie with Convenience Stories.

    A town sim where you raise generations of residents. Unlock new stores and facilities, help your residents find love, or cash in on the stock market!

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation10.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story

    WHY THIS

    Shares a cozy mood with Convenience Stories.

    Another title from Kairosoft Co.,Ltd, the studio behind Convenience Stories. Shares Simulation with Convenience Stories.

    A simulation game where you create a wonderful sweets shop with Doraemon

    2024Simulation19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Sushi Spinnery

    WHY THIS

    Shares a cozy mood with Convenience Stories.

    Another title from Kairosoft Co.,Ltd, the studio behind Convenience Stories. Shares Strategy and Indie with Convenience Stories.

    Revolutionize the revolving sushi bar in this fresh new sim!

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

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

  1. Hot Springs Story 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a chill mood with Convenience Stories.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Convenience Stories.

    A "hot" new hot springs resort sim with a ton of new exclusive features!

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Zoo Park Story

    WHY THIS

    Shares a cozy mood with Convenience Stories.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Convenience Stories.

    Well, what are you waiting for? Build a top-ranking zoo, set social media ablaze, and show the world your wild side!

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Mega Mall Story 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a chill mood with Convenience Stories.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Convenience Stories.

    A brand new business sim! Build cafés, movie theaters, aquariums, and more!

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Dream Park Story

    WHY THIS

    Shares a cozy mood with Convenience Stories.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Convenience Stories.

    Create your own amusement park with a variety of rides, mascots, and activities!

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation10.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Cafe Master Story

    WHY THIS

    Shares a chill mood with Convenience Stories.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Convenience Stories.

    Serve up food, drinks, and smiles in this retro cafe management sim!

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Hot Springs Story

    WHY THIS

    Shares a chill mood with Convenience Stories.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Convenience Stories.

    Build and manage the ultimate Japanese hot springs inn.

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Jumbo Airport Story

    WHY THIS

    Shares a chill mood with Convenience Stories.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Convenience Stories.

    Just imagine: your own world-famous airport! A game with sky-high levels of fun!

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Convenience Stories

Is Convenience Stories verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Convenience Stories 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 Convenience Stories cost?
Convenience Stories is listed on Steam at 5.66 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Convenience Stories?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Convenience Stories are Hot Springs Story 2, Zoo Park Story, Mega Mall Story 2.
Who developed Convenience Stories?
Convenience Stories was developed by Kairosoft Co.,Ltd.

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 Convenience Stories.

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