# Games like Heartopia

> The closest matches to Heartopia: Palia, Hello Kitty Island Adventure, Life Makeover, inZOI, and Starsand Island. 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. [Palia](https://imho.run/games/2707930/palia) — Shares open world exploration and relationship building with Heartopia. 24,863 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2707930/)
2. [Hello Kitty Island Adventure](https://imho.run/games/2495100/hello-kitty-island-adventure) — Shares event driven progression and relationship building with Heartopia. 5,800 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2495100/)
3. [Life Makeover](https://imho.run/games/2626940/life-makeover) — Shares collection and character customization with Heartopia. 885 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2626940/)
4. [inZOI](https://imho.run/games/2456740/inzoi) — Shares social interaction and open world exploration with Heartopia. 12,929 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2456740/)
5. [Starsand Island](https://imho.run/games/2966320/starsand-island) — Shares character customization and crafting with Heartopia. 2,471 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2966320/)
6. [The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection](https://imho.run/games/3314070/the-sims-2-legacy-collection) — Also Life Sim, like Heartopia. 2,670 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3314070/)
7. [WorldNeverland - Daily Life in the Elnea Kingdom - Another Life Adventure](https://imho.run/games/3034340/worldneverland-daily-life-in-the-elnea-kingdom-another-life-adventure) — Shares relationship building and crafting with Heartopia. 57 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3034340/)
8. [Japanese Rural Life Adventure](https://imho.run/games/4158870/japanese-rural-life-adventure) — Also City Builder and Life Sim, like Heartopia. 51 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4158870/)
9. [Disney Dreamlight Valley](https://imho.run/games/1401590/disney-dreamlight-valley) — Shares crafting with Heartopia. 15,187 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401590/)
10. [Sticky Business](https://imho.run/games/2303350/sticky-business) — Shares relationship building and character customization with Heartopia. 4,477 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2303350/)
11. [Play Together](https://imho.run/games/3198850/play-together) — Shares gacha system and event driven progression with Heartopia. 653 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3198850/)
12. [Sky: Children of the Light](https://imho.run/games/2325290/sky-children-of-the-light) — Shares collection and open world exploration with Heartopia. 11,045 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2325290/)
13. [Cozy Caravan](https://imho.run/games/2788520/cozy-caravan) — Also Cozy and Life Sim, like Heartopia. 775 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2788520/)
14. [Hokko Life](https://imho.run/games/824000/hokko-life) — A frequent pick in Heartopia players' libraries, and another RPG. 1,098 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/824000/)
15. [Novastella Island](https://imho.run/games/2096310/novastella-island) — Shares crafting with Heartopia. 60 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2096310/)
16. [Cattle Country](https://imho.run/games/2818150/cattle-country) — Shares relationship building and character customization with Heartopia. 228 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2818150/)
17. [My Time at Portia](https://imho.run/games/666140/my-time-at-portia) — Shares resource management with Heartopia. 12,030 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/666140/)
18. [Stardew Valley](https://imho.run/games/413150/stardew-valley) — Also Life Sim, like Heartopia. 384,187 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/413150/)
19. [Infinity Nikki](https://imho.run/games/3164330/infinity-nikki) — Shares open world exploration and relationship building with Heartopia. 5,030 Steam reviews, 55% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3164330/)
20. [Tales of Seikyu](https://imho.run/games/2340520/tales-of-seikyu) — Shares collection and relationship building with Heartopia. 569 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2340520/)
21. [Carefully Stamped](https://imho.run/games/3771390/carefully-stamped) — Shares crafting and resource management with Heartopia. 70 Steam reviews, 54% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3771390/)
22. [Sensei! I Like You So Much!](https://imho.run/games/2957700/sensei-i-like-you-so-much) — Shares collection and character customization with Heartopia. 319 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2957700/)
23. [My Little Life](https://imho.run/games/2834600/my-little-life) — Shares character customization and character progression with Heartopia. 390 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2834600/)
24. [Locomoto](https://imho.run/games/2328650/locomoto) — A frequent pick in Heartopia players' libraries, and another Indie. 384 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2328650/)

## 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=4025700&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=4025700&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=4025700&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=4025700
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/4025700
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Heartopia

Heartopia is a free-to-play multiplayer life simulation set in a town where players build homes, explore hobbies, and form connections with neighbors. The game features character customization and progression alongside collection, crafting, and creative-crafting mechanics, with event-driven progression shaping the experience. Players describe the game as cozy, emotional, nostalgic, relaxing, and whimsical, with reviewers highlighting animal companions and the cute aesthetic alongside extensive customization options. The experience emphasizes creative expression through music, art, writing, and fashion design, with deep satisfaction found in home design freedom. Developed by XD, the game supports online cooperative multiplayer and is playable on Steam Deck, offering a massive chill experience with a sit-down session shape. It holds a 59 percent positive rating from over 6,800 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 4025700
- **Developer:** XD
- **Publisher:** XD
- **Genres:** Simulation, Free To Play, Casual
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, In-App Purchases
- **Released:** Jan 16, 2026
- **Free to play:** yes
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/4025700/heartopia)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=4025700&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4025700/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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