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Games like Crafter's Hollow

If Crafter's Hollow is your kind of game, the closest matches are Welderman Shop Sim, Rustbound and The Last Helm — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its cute character designs, 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 Crafter's Hollow: Forge gear, run a shop, and send mercenaries into danger so you don’t have to. A cozy-but-clever crafting sim where business booms, heroes bicker, and dungeons provide all the “supply chain” problems you’ll ever need.

2025Simulation9.99 USDWindowsby Wylde Wisp Games
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Appeals to fans of moonlighter and dragon cliffCozy shopkeeper and adventurer fantasyCute character designsChillCozyRelaxing

Players who liked Crafter's Hollow also play

Steam players who put hours into Crafter's Hollow 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. Welderman Shop Sim

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Crafter's Hollow fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Crafter's Hollow.

    Build a welding shop from a single machine into a fabrication empire. Hire workers, manage production, complete contracts, upgrade equipment, and decide if you're staying in the shop or sending crews out on the road.

    IndieSimulationSteam ↗
  2. Rustbound

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Crafter's Hollow fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Crafter's Hollow.

    Turn forgotten ruins into a thriving settlement. Craft hundreds of items, manage specialized workshops, recruit survivors, and transform scrap into prosperity in a hopeful post-post-apocalyptic management RPG.

    2026SimulationCasual13.49 USDSteam ↗
  3. The Last Helm

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Crafter's Hollow fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Crafter's Hollow.

    The Last Helm is a management and trading simulation where you build and run your own shop in a fantasy world. Start from scratch, purchase goods, craft weapons and potions, hire employees, and organize expeditions to expand your shop.

    SimulationEarly AccessSteam ↗
  4. Hero Park

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Crafter's Hollow fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Crafter's Hollow.

    Create the perfect illusion of an adventure town with blacksmiths, taverns, and dungeons with monsters bred by you. Meet epic characters who want to join you and use their skills to lure the hero's gold out of their purses. Make Hero Park what it used to be: the most magnificent town in the kingdom!

    2021Simulation12.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Spin Blade Shop Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Crafter's Hollow fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Crafter's Hollow.

    Run your own Spin Blade shop! Stock shelves with rare parts, craft your powerful collection and build your ultimate shop for customers. Discover legendary sets and test your collection in thrilling PvE battles.

    IndieSimulationCasualSteam ↗
  6. Dungeon Vacation Planner

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Crafter's Hollow fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Crafter's Hollow.

    Behind every successful adventure is a well-packed bag, and behind every bag is a Dungeon Vacation Planner. Craft, merge, break down, and arrange gear to optimize space and prepare for the worst. Some adventures live and some will die, but the information you gather will be valuable for future runs.

    StrategyIndieSimulationSteam ↗
  7. AFTERMATH: Bunker Trader

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Crafter's Hollow fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Crafter's Hollow.

    A simulation game where your bunker becomes the safe space survivors need. Trade and craft items - organize them in storage. Scavenge the surface yourself and hire personnel to send on expeditions. Become the ultimate trading hub in this post-apocalyptic world.

    2026IndieSimulationSteam ↗
  8. Town Diggers

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Crafter's Hollow fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Crafter's Hollow.

    Dig up hidden items and sell them in your own shop. Negotiate with customers and expand your business. Build wealth in a ruthless capitalist town, be the richest one.

    2026ActionIndieAdventure15.99 USDSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Crafter's Hollow

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Merchant

    WHY THIS

    Shares idle progression and a chill mood with Crafter's Hollow.

    Reviewers of Crafter's Hollow cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Simulation with Crafter's Hollow.

    Merchant blends traditional RPG systems and tycoon style mechanics. No gems, no consumables, all purchases are DLC! Great for second screen gaming! Merchant reimagines the classic RPG experience from the perspective of a Merchant. Hire Heroes and Crafters to do your bidding for you.

    2018SimulationRPGFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  2. Weapon Shop Fantasy

    WHY THIS

    Shares crafting and resource management with Crafter's Hollow.

    Reviewers of Crafter's Hollow cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Simulation with Crafter's Hollow.

    A shop game with RPG? Or is it RPG with a shop? Collect materials, Craft weapons, Train your staff and defeat your enemy! This is Weapon Shop Fantasy!

    2017IndieAdventureSimulation4.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Moonlighter

    WHY THIS

    Shares procedural dungeons, shop management and a whimsical mood with Crafter's Hollow.

    Reviewers of Crafter's Hollow cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements that demonstrates two sides of the coin – revealing everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that secretly dreams of becoming a hero.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Swag and Sorcery

    WHY THIS

    Shares a chill mood with Crafter's Hollow.

    Reviewers of Crafter's Hollow cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Simulation with Crafter's Hollow.

    Grind for resources, manage your own fantasy village, create and equip your heroes and send them to collect swag in Swag and Sorcery - a new streamlined RPG from the creators of Punch Club and Graveyard Keeper.

    2019StrategyIndieAdventure2.59 USDSteam ↗
  5. Dragon Cliff

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Crafter's Hollow cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Simulation with Crafter's Hollow.

    Dragon Cliff is a Semi-Idle RPG game with deep and complex itemization/skill systems to support endless character builds. Players are to collect adventurers, kill monsters, advance talent trees, enchant/reforge equipment, discover scrolls and finally assemble the most powerful adventure team!

    2018StrategyIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Lootun

    WHY THIS

    Shares party composition and a whimsical mood with Crafter's Hollow.

    Reviewers of Crafter's Hollow cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    Lootun is a Semi-Idle RPG with a strong focus on Character/Skill Progression, Item Hunting, and Inventory Management. Assemble a team of adventurers and send them off to clear missions while you Craft, Upgrade and Enchant the Loot!

    2024RPG5.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Crafter's Hollow at current Steam store prices.

  1. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Crafter's Hollow on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Crafter's Hollow.

    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. How to Fish

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Crafter's Hollow on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Crafter's Hollow.

    A 1-4 player physics based fishing simulator. While drinking and boating you suddenly crash into a small island. To work your way back home you have to learn How to Fish.

    2026ActionIndieSimulation4.95 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Crafter's Hollow on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Crafter's Hollow.

    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. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Crafter's Hollow on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Crafter's Hollow.

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

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Crafter's Hollow on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Crafter's Hollow.

    Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.

    2023ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Crafter's Hollow on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Crafter's Hollow.

    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 ↗
  7. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Crafter's Hollow on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Crafter's Hollow.

    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 ↗
  8. Nodebuster

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Crafter's Hollow on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Crafter's Hollow.

    Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

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 Crafter's Hollow.

    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. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Crafter's Hollow.

    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 ↗
  4. Coloring Pixels

    WHY THIS

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

    A relaxing coloring by numbers game. Enjoy completing a variety of images with differing themes, complexity, and sizes.

    2018IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗
  5. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

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

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeSteam ↗
  6. Landfall Archives

    WHY THIS

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

    Break into the Landfall Archives to steal and play previously unreleased games, demos, interactive slide shows, and even an unreleased version of Totally Accurate Battle Simulator from 2017!

    2023ActionStrategyIndieFreeSteam ↗
  7. SuchArt: Creative Space

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Crafter's Hollow.

    Paint on any surfaces with numerous tools in Creative Space — a free sandbox version of SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator. Create masterpieces, complete commissions, and decorate your studio in the most advanced artist sim!

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Moonring

    WHY THIS

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

    A dark-fantasy, turn-based, retro-fusion of classic turn-based RPGs and roguelikes, all presented with a unique neon aesthetic.

    2023RPGFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Crafter's Hollow

Does Crafter's Hollow work on Steam Deck?
Crafter's Hollow is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Crafter's Hollow cost?
Crafter's Hollow is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Crafter's Hollow?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Crafter's Hollow are Welderman Shop Sim, Rustbound, The Last Helm.
Who developed Crafter's Hollow?
Crafter's Hollow was developed by Wylde Wisp Games.

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 Crafter's Hollow.

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