# Games like Calico

> The closest matches to Calico: Hello Kitty Island Adventure, Critter Café, Sticky Business, Cat Cafe Manager, and Unpacking. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Hello Kitty Island Adventure](https://imho.run/games/2495100/hello-kitty-island-adventure) — Shares mini games with Calico. 5,800 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2495100/)
2. [Critter Café](https://imho.run/games/2367610/critter-cafe) — Shares café management and mini games with Calico. 163 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2367610/)
3. [Sticky Business](https://imho.run/games/2303350/sticky-business) — Also LGBTQ+ and Life Sim, like Calico. 4,477 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2303350/)
4. [Cat Cafe Manager](https://imho.run/games/1354830/cat-cafe-manager) — Shares café management with Calico. 1,517 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1354830/)
5. [Unpacking](https://imho.run/games/1135690/unpacking) — A frequent pick in Calico players' libraries, and another Indie. 22,256 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1135690/)
6. [Cattails | Become a Cat!](https://imho.run/games/634160/cattails-become-a-cat) — Also Cats and Life Sim, like Calico. 2,148 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/634160/)
7. [Quilts and Cats of Calico](https://imho.run/games/1993180/quilts-and-cats-of-calico) — Also Cats and LGBTQ+, like Calico. 277 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1993180/)
8. [My Time at Portia](https://imho.run/games/666140/my-time-at-portia) — Also Life Sim, like Calico. 12,030 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/666140/)
9. [Cattails: Wildwood Story](https://imho.run/games/1882500/cattails-wildwood-story) — A frequent pick in Calico players' libraries, and another RPG. 1,308 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1882500/)
10. [Infinity Nikki](https://imho.run/games/3164330/infinity-nikki) — Shares mini games with Calico. 5,030 Steam reviews, 55% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3164330/)
11. [Little Kitty, Big City](https://imho.run/games/1177980/little-kitty-big-city) — Also Cats, like Calico. 6,278 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1177980/)
12. [Pekoe](https://imho.run/games/1626350/pekoe) — Also Cats and LGBTQ+, like Calico. 111 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1626350/)
13. [Tailside: Cozy Cafe Sim](https://imho.run/games/2922570/tailside-cozy-cafe-sim) — Shares café management and mini games with Calico. 111 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2922570/)
14. [Cats & Cups](https://imho.run/games/3521410/cats-cups) — A frequent pick in Calico players' libraries, and another Strategy. 409 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3521410/)
15. [Cat Quest](https://imho.run/games/593280/cat-quest) — Also Cats, like Calico. 3,491 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/593280/)
16. [Cozy Grove](https://imho.run/games/1458100/cozy-grove) — Also Life Sim, like Calico. 3,767 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1458100/)
17. [Ooblets](https://imho.run/games/593150/ooblets) — Shares customization with Calico. 936 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/593150/)
18. [CraftCraft: Fantasy Merchant Simulator](https://imho.run/games/2226430/craftcraft-fantasy-merchant-simulator) — Also Cats and LGBTQ+, like Calico. 417 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2226430/)
19. [Hokko Life](https://imho.run/games/824000/hokko-life) — Also Life Sim, like Calico. 1,098 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/824000/)
20. [Meowjiro](https://imho.run/games/2157340/meowjiro) — Also Cats and Life Sim, like Calico. 285 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2157340/)
21. [Animal Shelter](https://imho.run/games/1239320/animal-shelter) — Also Cats and Life Sim, like Calico. 2,334 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1239320/)
22. [Farm Together 2](https://imho.run/games/2418520/farm-together-2) — Shares customization with Calico. 1,896 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2418520/)
23. [Coral Island](https://imho.run/games/1158160/coral-island) — Also Life Sim, like Calico. 13,473 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1158160/)
24. [Mail Time](https://imho.run/games/1607240/mail-time) — Also LGBTQ+, like Calico. 883 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1607240/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1112890&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1112890&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1112890&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1112890
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1112890
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Calico

Calico is a 2020 indie simulation developed by Peachy Keen Games in which players restore and manage a cat café in a small community setting. The game features animal interaction, café management, customization options, and mini-games across a relaxed open world. Players describe the experience as cozy and relaxing, with reviewers highlighting the cute animals, lovely art style, and whimsical interactions as standout elements. The difficulty is described as chill, the length is short, and sessions are designed for short bursts of play with no multiplayer component. The game is verified to run on Steam Deck and currently costs $11.99. It holds an 89% positive rating from 2,684 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1112890
- **Developer:** Peachy Keen Games
- **Publisher:** Whitethorn Games
- **Genres:** Indie, Simulation, RPG, Casual
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Family Sharing, Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, Save Anytime
- **Released:** Dec 15, 2020
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows, mac

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1112890/calico)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1112890&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1112890/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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