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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 34 games similar to Burly Men at Sea down to the 17 that fit the “Casual” category. Storyteller, The Wolf Among Us and Venba top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Burly Men at Sea.

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GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

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CasualNarrativeSolo

Year 2016Dev Brain&Brain

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Within the “Casual” category, the closest game to Burly Men at Sea is Storyteller — scoring 74/100 on our similarity scale. The Wolf Among Us and Venba follow close behind.

#1Storyteller74 #2The Wolf Among Us74 #3Venba71 #4Spirited Heart Deluxe71 #5Retention70

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The best casual games like Burly Men at Sea

17 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Burly Men at Sea. Each one has been evaluated across 11 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1StorytellerClosest overall match

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Storyteller

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualOpen WorldFantasy2D

Steam👍 88%· 8.7KIGDB82· 4OC70· 33

Year 2023Dev Daniel Benmergui · Annapurna InteractiveOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Shared with Burly Men at Sea: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and visual novel storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Burly Men at Sea: world.

Released 7 years after Burly Men at Sea.

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#2The Wolf Among UsClosest on setting

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The Wolf Among Us

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualFantasyMythology

Steam👍 98%· 39KIGDB80· 11

Year 2013Dev Telltale GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

✓ Shared with Burly Men at Sea: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and visual novel storytelling

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Burly Men at Sea: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Tone83Visuals0

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Venba

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasual2DCrafting

Steam👍 92%· 3.5KIGDB87· 3OC81· 56

Year 2023Dev Visai GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ If you enjoyed Burly Men at Sea, expect puzzle design, visual novel storytelling and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, crafting mechanics and exploration and discovery, while skipping deep RPG systems

Released 7 years after Burly Men at Sea.

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#4Spirited Heart Deluxe

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Spirited Heart Deluxe

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloCasualNarrativeFantasy2D

Steam👍 46%· 90

Year 2014Dev Winter WolvesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Burly Men at Sea: deep RPG systems, visual novel storytelling and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, cozy, relaxing feel and setting anime, while skipping puzzle design

Spirited Heart is a fantasy life simulation game. Create your fantasy alter ego choosing between an apparently normal human, a cute elf and a wicked demoness: they behave differently in the various dialogue choices you'll encounter during the game.

Where it drifts furthest from Burly Men at Sea: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone77Setting41

70

Retention

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloCasualNarrative2DCozy

Steam👍 35%· 707

Year 2015Dev Sometimes YouPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Shared with Burly Men at Sea: adventure storytelling, visual novel storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, cozy, relaxing feel and exploration and discovery, while skipping deep RPG systems

Don't miss our new games!http://store.steampowered.com/app/448470/ http://store.steampowered.com/app/415960/ About the GameThis game is about a person who kept running through his life, never looking back at the past. He rarely slept, and even with 24 hours in a day, it was not enough for him.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly negative, against mixed for Burly Men at Sea.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone75

#6Her StoryClosest on world

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Her Story

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualOpen WorldHorror

Steam👍 89%· 10KIGDB85· 6OC85· 48

Year 2015Dev Sam BarlowOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Shared with Burly Men at Sea: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and visual novel storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, horror tension and horror setting, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Burly Men at Sea: setting and visuals.

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#7Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth

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Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasual2DDark

Steam👍 92%· 7.5KRAWG👍 61%· 138MC79IGDB78· 10

Year 2017Dev Daedalic EntertainmentPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Burly Men at Sea: adventure storytelling, visual novel storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, setting medieval and historical setting, while skipping deep RPG systems

Based on Ken Follett's world-bestseller, ‘The Pillars of the Earth’ retells the story of the village of Kingsbridge in a whole new interactive way. Play as Jack, Aliena, and Philip and change the events of the book through exploration, decision-making, and dialogues.

Where it drifts furthest from Burly Men at Sea: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone88Setting0

#8Emily Is Away Too

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Emily Is Away Too

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualHorrorPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 6.2KIGDB81· 2

Year 2017Dev Kyle SeeleyOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Burly Men at Sea: visual novel storytelling, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, horror tension and horror setting, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Burly Men at Sea: setting and visuals.

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#9Heileen 3: New Horizons

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Heileen 3: New Horizons

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualCozyAnime

Steam👍 63%· 89

Year 2014Dev Winter WolvesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Burly Men at Sea, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, cozy, relaxing feel and setting anime, while skipping deep RPG systems

Heileen 3 continues the story from the end of the second game and takes place in the Caribbean islands. Traveling side by side with Morgan the pirate, Heileen will search for her missing friends, hoping to reunite with all of them. But that's only the beginning, because the story continues!

Where it drifts furthest from Burly Men at Sea: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Tone84Setting0

#10Notes of Soul

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Notes of Soul

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualOpen WorldAnime

Steam👍 51%· 253

Year 2015Playtime ~4hOn PC

✓ Shared with Burly Men at Sea: visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation and setting anime, while skipping puzzle design

X-note is a blend between Visual Novel and Dating Sim. Follow the story of Essi as she pursues the truth of her mother's death. The game occurs over 30 days, of which you can train Essi's psychic abilities, explore the school, collect notes, and make choices to determine her fate. There are a total of 3 pursuable romances, 40+ original illustrations, and 9 endings to unlock.

Where it drifts furthest from Burly Men at Sea: setting.

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#11Emily is Away

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Emily is Away

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualPixel ArtFree to Play

Steam👍 89%· 32K

Year 2015Dev Kyle SeeleyOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Like Burly Men at Sea, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, visual pixel and free to play, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Burly Men at Sea: visuals.

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#12Mission: It's Complicated

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Mission: It's Complicated

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloCasualNarrative2DMelee

Steam👍 93%· 230

Year 2020Dev Schell GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Burly Men at Sea, expect visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, melee combat and combat tactical, while skipping puzzle design

Mission: It’s Complicated is a visual novel about getting superheroes to fall in love, and the shenanigans that happen along the way. Send your heroes out on ridiculous missions at night, and try to keep them from getting hurt -- or they won't be able to go on dates during the day!

Where it drifts furthest from Burly Men at Sea: setting.

Released 4 years after Burly Men at Sea.

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Coffee Talk

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualFantasyRelaxing

Steam👍 95%· 12KIGDB70· 4OC75· 42

Year 2020Dev Toge Productions · Chorus WorldwideOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Like Burly Men at Sea, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, vibe relaxing and setting anime, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Burly Men at Sea: visuals and setting.

Released 4 years after Burly Men at Sea.

Genre100Game mode100Tone69Setting41Visuals0

#14Hatoful Boyfriend

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Hatoful Boyfriend

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualAnime

Steam👍 94%· 7.6KIGDB75· 8OC72· 43

Year 2011Dev Mediatonic · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Like Burly Men at Sea, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation and setting anime, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Burly Men at Sea: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting0

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CLANNAD

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualCozyAnime

Steam👍 98%· 11KRAWG👍 85%· 53MC83

Year 2015Dev VisualArts/Key · Sekai ProjectPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ Like Burly Men at Sea, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel and setting anime, while skipping puzzle design

StoryAfter the death of his mother, Tomoya Okazaki—a guarded delinquent student at Hikarizaka High School—struggles to not only make sense of the abusive relationship he has with his alcoholic father, but also find meaning in his life.

Where it drifts furthest from Burly Men at Sea: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Tone90Setting0

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