# Games like Zoo Simulator

> The closest matches to Zoo Simulator: Pet Shop Simulator, Animal Shelter 2, Zoo Simulator: Prologue, Clothing Store Simulator, and Cafe Owner Simulator. 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. [Pet Shop Simulator](https://imho.run/games/2401680/pet-shop-simulator) — Also Education and Life Sim, like Zoo Simulator. 118 Steam reviews, 61% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2401680/)
2. [Animal Shelter 2](https://imho.run/games/2658510/animal-shelter-2) — Also Life Sim, like Zoo Simulator. 586 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2658510/)
3. [Zoo Simulator: Prologue](https://imho.run/games/2610810/zoo-simulator-prologue) — A frequent pick in Zoo Simulator players' libraries, and another Indie. 100 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2610810/)
4. [Clothing Store Simulator](https://imho.run/games/2923390/clothing-store-simulator) — Also Economy and Life Sim, like Zoo Simulator. 449 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2923390/)
5. [Cafe Owner Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1498140/cafe-owner-simulator) — Also Economy and Life Sim, like Zoo Simulator. 386 Steam reviews, 65% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1498140/)
6. [Planet Zoo](https://imho.run/games/703080/planet-zoo) — Also Economy, like Zoo Simulator. 41,603 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/703080/)
7. [Exotica 2: Pet Shop Simulator](https://imho.run/games/2824380/exotica-2-pet-shop-simulator) — Also Education and Life Sim, like Zoo Simulator. 191 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2824380/)
8. [Ranch Farm and Store Simulator](https://imho.run/games/3706960/ranch-farm-and-store-simulator) — Also Economy and Life Sim, like Zoo Simulator. 85 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3706960/)
9. [Aquatic Store Simulator](https://imho.run/games/3073580/aquatic-store-simulator) — Also Economy and Life Sim, like Zoo Simulator. 61 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3073580/)
10. [Bakery Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1031120/bakery-simulator) — Also Education and Economy, like Zoo Simulator. 611 Steam reviews, 62% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1031120/)
11. [Retail Company Simulator](https://imho.run/games/3089130/retail-company-simulator) — A frequent pick in Zoo Simulator players' libraries, and another Action. 194 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3089130/)
12. [Recycling Center Simulator](https://imho.run/games/2928520/recycling-center-simulator) — Also Economy and Life Sim, like Zoo Simulator. 935 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2928520/)
13. [Let's Build a Zoo](https://imho.run/games/1547890/let-s-build-a-zoo) — A frequent pick in Zoo Simulator players' libraries, and another Strategy. 2,138 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1547890/)
14. [Gas Station Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1149620/gas-station-simulator) — Also Education and Economy, like Zoo Simulator. 10,401 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1149620/)
15. [Junkyard Builder](https://imho.run/games/3339330/junkyard-builder) — Also Economy and Life Sim, like Zoo Simulator. 87 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3339330/)
16. [Tavern Manager Simulator 🍻](https://imho.run/games/2756770/tavern-manager-simulator) — Also Economy and Life Sim, like Zoo Simulator. 1,281 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2756770/)
17. [Tailor Simulator](https://imho.run/games/3484750/tailor-simulator) — Also Economy and Life Sim, like Zoo Simulator. 107 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3484750/)
18. [Cafemart Simulator](https://imho.run/games/3408110/cafemart-simulator) — Also Economy and Life Sim, like Zoo Simulator. 178 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3408110/)
19. [Restore Your Island](https://imho.run/games/2698420/restore-your-island) — Also Economy and Life Sim, like Zoo Simulator. 462 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2698420/)
20. [House Flipper](https://imho.run/games/613100/house-flipper) — Also Education and Economy, like Zoo Simulator. 45,160 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/613100/)
21. [Builder Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1120320/builder-simulator) — Also Education and Economy, like Zoo Simulator. 583 Steam reviews, 64% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1120320/)
22. [Candy & Toys Store Simulator](https://imho.run/games/3013700/candy-toys-store-simulator) — Also Economy and Life Sim, like Zoo Simulator. 95 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3013700/)
23. [Ranch Simulator: Build, Hunt, Farm](https://imho.run/games/1119730/ranch-simulator-build-hunt-farm) — A frequent pick in Zoo Simulator players' libraries, and another Simulation. 11,113 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1119730/)
24. [Arena Renovation](https://imho.run/games/948880/arena-renovation) — A frequent pick in Zoo Simulator players' libraries, and another Sports. 73 Steam reviews, 52% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/948880/)

## 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=2129220&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2129220&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2129220&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=2129220
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/2129220
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Zoo Simulator

In Zoo Simulator, your main task is to run and manage your own zoo. Renew it and take care of all the animals' needs, ensuring them a peaceful life! Will you attract crowds of visitors? Create your own zoo!

## Game info

- **AppID:** 2129220
- **Developer:** Games Incubator
- **Publisher:** Games Incubator, PlayWay S.A.
- **Genres:** Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Jul 26, 2024
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/2129220/zoo-simulator)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2129220&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2129220/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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