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Games like From Scratch

If From Scratch is your kind of game, the closest matches are Meander, Roots n Roofs and Charming Hill — picked from the ranked list below. 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 From Scratch: From Scratch is a casual sandbox game where you can cut, fold, and paste cardboard to create any props you like. Choose from pre-made templates or design your own and start crafting!

IndieSimulationCasualWindowsby DaMa
From Scratch — Steam game cover

Players who liked From Scratch also play

Steam players who put hours into From Scratch 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. Meander

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for From Scratch fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Casual with From Scratch.

    From random squiggles to silly creatures, doodle anything in this cozy crochet-inspired drawing game. Save your drawings in your scrapbook and decorate them with stickers and notes. Meander lets you relax and unwind, and create fun art while you're doing it. (100% AI-free)

    SimulationCasualSteam ↗
  2. Roots n Roofs

    WHY THIS

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

    Build whimsical homes within roots and wood, and transform an old stump into a little world. A relaxing sandbox with no pressure — just a quiet, peaceful place and your imagination.

    2027SimulationCasualSteam ↗
  3. Charming Hill

    WHY THIS

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

    Charming Hill is a small experimental game where creating beautiful paintings feels easy and natural. No artistic skills are needed; it’s a space to relax, paint, and discover a heartwarming story, or better yet, paint your own.

    2026IndieAdventureSimulationSteam ↗
  4. Graviton - The Great Sand Simulator

    WHY THIS

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

    Graviton is a falling sand simulator in which you define your own interactive sand art. Sit back, relax, and draw from existing sand materials. Or take time to learn and create your own sands with complex rules. The possibilities are endless!

    2022IndieSimulationCasual5.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Blocks Utopia

    WHY THIS

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

    Blocks Utopia is a block-building game with real physics simulation. Use customizable blocks freely, or wait for adorable characters to release sky lanterns that carry surprise special blocks. Build, collect, unwind. No time limits, no failures. Stack your little utopia, and let your dreams land.

    2026IndieSimulationCasualSteam ↗
  6. My Perfect Nails

    WHY THIS

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

    My Perfect Nails is a retro simulation game inspired by the 2000's web games, where you create the perfect set of nails for your customers! Choose between many options and accessories to create the nails of their dreams! ✨🌸

    IndieSimulationCasualSteam ↗
  7. Outside the Blocks

    WHY THIS

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

    Unleash your creativity and design your own diorama in Outside the Blocks ‒ a full-featured model builder. Shape the terrain, assemble modular houses, add decorations and put your creation on display!

    2025IndieSimulationCasual14.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Cozyrama

    WHY THIS

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

    Cozyrama is a peaceful sandbox where you shape your own magical dioramas. Sculpt it, pick the right colors, decorate with hundreds of items and add cute animals. Observe a cozy world grow around you! No pressure or timers. Just relax, unwind, and let your imagination bloom!

    2025IndieSimulationCasual9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

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 From Scratch.

    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. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

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

    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. 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 From Scratch.

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

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

    WHY THIS

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

    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. Shares Indie with From Scratch.

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

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Sheepy: A Short Adventure

    WHY THIS

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

    A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep.

    2024IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck 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 From Scratch.

    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 From Scratch.

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

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about From Scratch

What games are most similar to From Scratch?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside From Scratch are Meander, Roots n Roofs, Charming Hill.
Who developed From Scratch?
From Scratch was developed by DaMa.

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 From Scratch.

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