# Games like APICO

> The closest matches to APICO: Mudborne: Frog Management Sim, Roots of Pacha, Stardew Valley, Littlewood, and Let's Build a Zoo. 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. [Mudborne: Frog Management Sim](https://imho.run/games/2355150/mudborne-frog-management-sim) — Also Education and Nature, like APICO. 768 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2355150/)
2. [Roots of Pacha](https://imho.run/games/1245560/roots-of-pacha) — Same cozy mood as APICO. 2,437 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1245560/)
3. [Stardew Valley](https://imho.run/games/413150/stardew-valley) — Shares mod support with APICO. 384,187 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/413150/)
4. [Littlewood](https://imho.run/games/894940/littlewood) — Same atmospheric mood as APICO. 5,096 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/894940/)
5. [Let's Build a Zoo](https://imho.run/games/1547890/let-s-build-a-zoo) — A frequent pick in APICO players' libraries, and another Strategy. 2,138 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1547890/)
6. [Corsair Cove](https://imho.run/games/1368140/corsair-cove) — Same atmospheric mood as APICO. 3,443 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1368140/)
7. [Aground](https://imho.run/games/876650/aground) — A frequent pick in APICO players' libraries, and another RPG. 1,150 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/876650/)
8. [Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles](https://imho.run/games/580200/yonder-the-cloud-catcher-chronicles) — Shares seasonal events with APICO. 1,533 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/580200/)
9. [Core Keeper](https://imho.run/games/1621690/core-keeper) — A frequent pick in APICO players' libraries, and another Action. 22,806 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1621690/)
10. [House Flipper 2](https://imho.run/games/1190970/house-flipper-2) — A frequent pick in APICO players' libraries, and another Indie. 8,772 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1190970/)
11. [Block'hood](https://imho.run/games/416210/block-hood) — Also Education and Nature, like APICO. 595 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/416210/)
12. [Satisfactory](https://imho.run/games/526870/satisfactory) — A frequent pick in APICO players' libraries, and another Strategy. 132,199 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/526870/)
13. [Ultimate Fishing Simulator®](https://imho.run/games/468920/ultimate-fishing-simulator) — Also Nature, like APICO. 2,480 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/468920/)
14. [Medieval Dynasty](https://imho.run/games/1129580/medieval-dynasty) — Same atmospheric mood as APICO. 18,687 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1129580/)
15. [Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure](https://imho.run/games/1817800/oddsparks-an-automation-adventure) — Same cozy mood as APICO. 1,074 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1817800/)
16. [My Time at Sandrock](https://imho.run/games/1084600/my-time-at-sandrock) — Same atmospheric mood as APICO. 9,082 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1084600/)
17. [Factorio](https://imho.run/games/427520/factorio) — A frequent pick in APICO players' libraries, and another Strategy. 114,794 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/427520/)
18. [Brewmaster: Beer Brewing Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1569200/brewmaster-beer-brewing-simulator) — Also Education, like APICO. 451 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1569200/)
19. [The Sims™ Legacy Collection](https://imho.run/games/3314060/the-sims-legacy-collection) — A frequent pick in APICO players' libraries, and another Simulation. 1,455 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3314060/)
20. [Imagine Earth](https://imho.run/games/280720/imagine-earth) — Also Nature, like APICO. 484 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/280720/)
21. [Coral Island](https://imho.run/games/1158160/coral-island) — Same atmospheric mood as APICO. 13,473 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1158160/)
22. [Wingspan](https://imho.run/games/1054490/wingspan) — Also Nature, like APICO. 6,321 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1054490/)
23. [Timberborn](https://imho.run/games/1062090/timberborn) — Also Nature, like APICO. 22,640 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1062090/)
24. [Staxel](https://imho.run/games/405710/staxel) — Also Nature, like APICO. 1,849 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/405710/)

## 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=1390190&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1390190&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1390190&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1390190
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1390190
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About APICO

APICO is a cozy bee-breeding and collection simulation released in 2022 by developers ellraiser and TNgineers, published by Whitethorn Games, available for $19.99 USD. Set across a series of lush environments, the game combines resource gathering, ecosystem management, and beekeeping minigames with elements drawn from both real and fantasy apiculture and floriculture. Players track bee breeding and collection while managing seasonal events, with mod support available. Players describe it as atmospheric, cozy, and relaxing, and highlight its charming pixel art, educational content on bee conservation, and extensive customization options for breeding bees and managing ecosystems. The game is verified on Steam Deck and holds a 93% positive rating from over 1,150 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1390190
- **Developer:** ellraiser, TNgineers
- **Publisher:** Whitethorn Games
- **Genres:** Simulation, Casual
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Partial Controller Support, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Steam Trading Cards, Online Co-op, Family Sharing, Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, Adjustable Difficulty, Save Anytime, Co-op
- **Released:** May 20, 2022
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1390190/apico)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1390190&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1390190/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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