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Games like Ratalorica

If Ratalorica is your kind of game, the closest matches are How to Grow Your Sausage, Astral Forge: Desktop Alchemist and Lofelia's Cozy Corner — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its cozy, lighthearted and nostalgic. 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 Ratalorica: Follow GRATS on its journey even while you work or play on your computer. Every click. Every key press. Every action you take fuels GRATS’ power.

2026IndieCasual3.49 USDWindowsby CCS, Tas de Neige
Ratalorica — Steam game cover
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Adorable pixel art characters that keep you companyCute bird and rodent companion duo with distinct personalitiesNon intrusive desktop presence that doesnt interrupt workCozyLightheartedNostalgic

Players who liked Ratalorica also play

Steam players who put hours into Ratalorica 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. How to Grow Your Sausage

    WHY THIS

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

    Every [key]stroke makes your sausage bigger. Let it sit in the corner of your screen and watch it grow while you use your PC. Feed it different meats, upgrade your butcher, and see the magic happen. Have you ever dreamed of growing your sausage? Now it’s finally possible!

    2026IndieSimulationCasualSteam ↗
  2. Astral Forge: Desktop Alchemist

    WHY THIS

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

    An immersive desktop companion idle game. Your typing fuels the alchemy furnace, forging mysterious artifacts. Enjoy asynchronous multiplayer, collect and trade rare relics on the Steam Market. Turn boring work into a magical alchemy journey!

    2026IndieSimulationCasualSteam ↗
  3. Lofelia's Cozy Corner

    WHY THIS

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

    Meet Lofelia, your dreamy desktop companion who writes books as you work, study or game. In this cozy clicker game, every time you press a key Lofelia continues to write her stories. How will you decorate Lofelia's Cozy Corner?

    IndieCasualSteam ↗
  4. Desktop Hellfarmer

    WHY THIS

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

    A tiny dark fantasy auto-looter that lives on your desktop

    2026IndieRPGCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Tap Monster: Saga

    WHY THIS

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

    Welcome to the world of monsters — an idle collection game where you can recruit every boss, flexibly switch formations, and discover new solutions on every map.

    2026StrategyIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  6. Tiny Capsule Collector

    WHY THIS

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

    Run a cozy capsule shop at the bottom of your screen. Attract adorable animal customers, collect charming capsule toys, create & decorate a relaxing, ambient world. This idle sim brings you small moments of joy with cute companions while you work or study. Make your desktop a place you’d rather be.

    IndieSimulationCasualSteam ↗
  7. Emojis vs Zombies

    WHY THIS

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

    Emojis vs Zombies is an Idle Desktop Companion Zombie Defense Game! Open packs, Collect Emoji Defenders, Upgrade your squad or base and survive endless waves even while you're AFK or working!

    ActionStrategyIndieSteam ↗
  8. Cornerfall

    WHY THIS

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

    A text-based idle RPG that lives in the corner of your desktop. Build your character, send them into cursed lands, and check back to find new loot, defeated bosses, and higher tiers unlocked. All without lifting a finger.

    IndieRPGSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~72% under Ratalorica on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Ratalorica.

    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. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~43% under Ratalorica on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Ratalorica.

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

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~57% under Ratalorica on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Ratalorica.

    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 ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~72% under Ratalorica on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Ratalorica.

    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 ↗
  5. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~43% under Ratalorica on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Ratalorica.

    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 ↗
  6. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~72% under Ratalorica on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Ratalorica.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~72% under Ratalorica on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Ratalorica.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~43% under Ratalorica on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Ratalorica.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 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 Ratalorica.

    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 Ratalorica.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  4. 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 Casual with Ratalorica.

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

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

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  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 Ratalorica.

    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 Ratalorica.

    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. NGU IDLE

    WHY THIS

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

    NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!

    2019IndieAdventureSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from CCS

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

  1. The Santa Challenge

    WHY THIS

    Another title from CCS, the studio behind Ratalorica. Shares Indie and Casual with Ratalorica.

    Join Santa on his tour to check that Christmas is well prepared ! Complete 30 HD jigsaw puzzles about Winter / Christmas and Festivities.

    2019IndieCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. My Jigsaw Adventures - Roads of Life

    WHY THIS

    Shares a relaxing mood with Ratalorica.

    Another title from CCS, the studio behind Ratalorica. Shares Indie and Casual with Ratalorica.

    Jump into an adventure and travel through fabulous hand-painted jigsaw puzzles! Play the way you want using different number of pieces, shapes and helpers.

    2020IndieCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. My Jigsaw Adventures - A Lost Story

    WHY THIS

    Shares a relaxing mood with Ratalorica.

    Another title from CCS, the studio behind Ratalorica. Shares Indie and Casual with Ratalorica.

    A whole new world is within reach; prepare for a fantastic adventure. Piece after piece, complete puzzles to progress in the story. Enjoy puzzles the way you like; decide how you want to play.

    2020IndieCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Beach Love Shop

    WHY THIS

    Another title from CCS, the studio behind Ratalorica. Shares Indie and Casual with Ratalorica.

    Welcome to Forever Summer City! You just moved to the city and you are ready to start a new business: a Beach Shop !

    2020IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. My Jigsaw Adventures - The Source of Power

    WHY THIS

    Another title from CCS, the studio behind Ratalorica. Shares Indie and Casual with Ratalorica.

    Find the pieces to discover and to travel in the Solar System! 45 jigsaw puzzles and in game achievements for an adventure in the middle of the stars!

    2020IndieCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. My Jigsaw Adventures - Forgotten Destiny

    WHY THIS

    Shares a relaxing mood with Ratalorica.

    Another title from CCS, the studio behind Ratalorica. Shares Indie and Casual with Ratalorica.

    Jump into an adventure and travel through fabulous hand-painted jigsaw puzzles! Play the way you want using different number of pieces, shapes and helpers.

    2021IndieAdventureCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. DnD Adventure: Wizard's Choice

    WHY THIS

    Another title from CCS, the studio behind Ratalorica. Shares Indie with Ratalorica.

    You are the wizard of this interactive fantasy story! Stay alive, manage your spell power, find treasure, and smite evil. All 6 episodes are included for 20+hours of adventure.

    2022IndieAdventureRPG4.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Square Word: Summer Edition☀️

    WHY THIS

    Another title from CCS, the studio behind Ratalorica. Shares Indie and Casual with Ratalorica.

    Square Word is coming on Steam! Discover 140+ words spread in 4 sunny themes! Handcrafted grids, hints, mini-objectives & more!

    2023IndieCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Ratalorica

How much does Ratalorica cost?
Ratalorica is listed on Steam at 3.49 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Ratalorica?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Ratalorica are How to Grow Your Sausage, Astral Forge: Desktop Alchemist, Lofelia's Cozy Corner.
Who developed Ratalorica?
Ratalorica was developed by CCS, Tas de Neige and published by CCS.

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 Ratalorica.

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