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Below are 8 hand-picked alternatives to BakeryDiary for fans of indie, simulation, casual, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in BakeryDiary also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

About BakeryDiary: This isn’t a bread-making game. Listen carefully to customers’ strange requests, discover many kinds of bread, and satisfy even the most picky tastes — from strawberry to chocolate, whole wheat to nuts.

2026IndieSimulationCasual7.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby DanDanNi
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    Dungeon Merchant — Steam game cover

    Dungeon Merchant

    Top pick for BakeryDiary fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with BakeryDiary.

    Buy and sell weapons, armour, potions and more to grow your humble shop. Hire adventurers and send them into the dungeon to collect loot for you. You've got a debt to pay to the king and in order to pay it, you're going to have to buy low, sell high and hope your hired heroes make it out alive.

    2023StrategyIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Perfume Atelier — Steam game cover

    Perfume Atelier

    Second-strongest match for BakeryDiary fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with BakeryDiary.

    Blend fragrances in your cozy perfume atelier! 🌸 Craft unique scents by mixing essences, design beautiful bottles, and try to sell your creations to curious customers. Decorate your workshop, unlock new recipes, and grow your reputation in the art of fragrance.

    2026StrategyIndieSimulation4.79 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Guy Who Sells Jars — Steam game cover

    Guy Who Sells Jars

    Third-strongest match for BakeryDiary fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with BakeryDiary.

    Step into the shoes of a brand-new jar shop owner! Create and sell jars to over 200+ unique customers! Be careful though, some jar shop owners don't take lightly to new competitors...

    2025IndieSimulationCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Vending Machine Co. — Steam game cover

    Vending Machine Co.

    Ranked #4 for BakeryDiary fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with BakeryDiary.

    Run your kawaii vending machine company! A relaxing sim where you manage, restock, and repair your vending machines across a charming Japanese city. Pick neighborhoods, stock up on snacks, set the perfect price, upgrade your machines. Enjoy lots of fun minigames along the way.

    2026IndieSimulationCasual8.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Baker Business 3 — Steam game cover

    Baker Business 3

    Ranked #5 for BakeryDiary fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with BakeryDiary.

    Manage your very own bakery. Discover recipes, bake tasty treats and sell them to your customers. Unlock upgrades such as ovens and display shelves to expand your bakery. Customize the interior and exterior style to create your dream bakery.

    2022IndieSimulationCasual6.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    MilkTea Time — Steam game cover

    MilkTea Time

    Ranked #6 for BakeryDiary fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with BakeryDiary.

    "Milk Tea Time" is simulation business game that includes all the elements of production, deployment and construction. You need to make each cup of milk tea. Research new flavors to win customer praise. Build and decorate your milk tea shop by hand. Create your own beautiful milk tea shop!

    2026StrategyIndieSimulation11.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    CRUFT — Steam game cover

    CRUFT

    Ranked #7 for BakeryDiary fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with BakeryDiary.

    A cozy crafter with tons of things to create, sell, or just have fun making. Every recipe always makes a bit of CRUFT too, so you should probably clean up after yourself!

    2025StrategyIndieSimulation9.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Multishop Tycoon Deluxe — Steam game cover

    Multishop Tycoon Deluxe

    Ranked #8 for BakeryDiary fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with BakeryDiary.

    A simplified business model of food selling shop network. Do your best to become the great businessman in the city. Enjoy the game!

    2017StrategyIndieSimulation6.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about BakeryDiary

Does BakeryDiary run on Steam Deck?
BakeryDiary is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does BakeryDiary cost?
BakeryDiary is listed on Steam at 7.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to BakeryDiary?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside BakeryDiary are Dungeon Merchant, Perfume Atelier, Guy Who Sells Jars.
Who developed BakeryDiary?
BakeryDiary was developed by DanDanNi.

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