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We filtered the 26 games similar to Ithya: Magic Studies down to the 19 that fit the “Cozy” category. Unpacking, TCG Card Shop Simulator and Monster Loves You! top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ithya: Magic Studies.

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Year 2025Dev BlueTurtle
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Within the “Cozy” category, the closest game to Ithya: Magic Studies is Unpacking — scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. TCG Card Shop Simulator and Monster Loves You! follow close behind.

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The best cozy games like Ithya: Magic Studies

19 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ithya: Magic Studies. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1Unpacking
Unpacking
SimulationLife Sim
SoloRelaxingCozyCasualNarrative
Steam👍 93%· 40KIGDB93· 2OC82· 63
Year 2021Dev Witch Beam · Humble GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the life sims cluster, with deep simulation, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric, visual pixel and visual 2d, while skipping combat magic

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Ithya: Magic Studies.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100
TCG Card Shop Simulator
SimulationLife Sim
SoloNarrativeCozyRelaxingCasual
Steam👍 97%· 47K
Year 2024Dev OPNeon GamesPlaytime ~9hOn PC

✓ Fits the life sims cluster, with deep simulation, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, open world exploration and resource management, while skipping puzzle design

Free Versionhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/3103840/TCG_Card_Shop_Simulator_Prologue/?snr=1_5_1100__1100&utm_source=steamwidget About the GameTCG Card Shop Simulator is a trading card shop simulation where you sell card booster packs to earn money and build your card shop business.

Where it drifts furthest from Ithya: Magic Studies: progression.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression0
Monster Loves You!
SimulationLife Sim
SoloCasualNarrativeCozySci-Fi
Steam👍 78%· 1.2KRAWG👍 36%· 45
Year 2013Dev Radial GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Fits the life sims cluster, with deep simulation, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, visual novel storytelling and setting scifi, while skipping vibe relaxing

Live the life of a Monster, from birth to elderhood and beyond, making decisions that affect the world of Monsters and Humans. You live in the village of Omen, and your favorite snack is the fingers of small children.

Where it drifts furthest from Ithya: Magic Studies: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Ithya: Magic Studies.

It predates Ithya: Magic Studies by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone83Setting0
#4Reigns
Reigns
SimulationLife Sim
SoloNarrativeCozyCasualMedievalFantasy
Steam👍 87%· 8.1KIGDB75· 4OC78· 22
Year 2016Dev Nerial · Devolver DigitalOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Same family of life sims: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, deep RPG systems and historical setting, while skipping puzzle design

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Ithya: Magic Studies.

It predates Ithya: Magic Studies by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone82Setting82
Lake
SimulationLife Sim
SoloRelaxingNarrativeCozyDark
Steam👍 87%· 5.7KIGDB67· 3OC68· 50
Year 2021Dev GamiousOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the life sims cluster, with deep simulation, adventure storytelling and vibe relaxing

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Ithya: Magic Studies: progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Ithya: Magic Studies.

Genre100Game mode100Tone80Progression0
Crime Scene Cleaner
SimulationLife Sim
SoloRelaxingNarrativeCozyMelee
Steam👍 98%· 32KRAWG👍 89%· 36
Year 2024Dev Grippens CastlePlaytime ~9hOn PC

✓ Same family of life sims: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and vibe relaxing

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and stealth mechanics, while skipping puzzle design

Check out the game by our friendshttps://store.steampowered.com/app/1031270/Farming_Life/ About the GameWhen the mafia finishes, needs someone like you! Your work tool is a mop and a brush ... and maybe a bottle of acid. Clean up the crime scene and obliterate all traces of crime.

Where it drifts furthest from Ithya: Magic Studies: combat and progression.

Genre100Game mode100Tone74Combat0Progression0
Farm Frenzy: Hurricane Season
SimulationLife Sim
SoloCasualCozyRelaxing
Steam👍 88%· 127
Year 2015Dev Alawar Entertainment · Buka EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Android · Apple Macintosh

✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel.

≠ Missing: puzzle design.

Darkestville Castle Coming Soon About the Game Harvest a crop of thrills as you rebuild your farm in the wake of a hurricane! Care for your animals, gather produce, and learn a slew of delicious recipes to sell in town. It's not all fun and farms, though.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Ithya: Magic Studies.

It predates Ithya: Magic Studies by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone90
Secret of the Magic Crystals
SimulationFarming Sim
SoloMagicCasualCozyNarrativeFantasy
Steam👍 82%· 1.7K
Year 2010Dev Artery GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Ithya: Magic Studies: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, crafting mechanics and resource management, while skipping vibe relaxing

In this game you manage a horse-breeding farm set in a fantasy surrounding. The game enables you to breed legendary horses such as Pegasus, Unicorn, Fire-steed, Ice-steed and Demon-steed. You can buy over 700 objects during the game.

Where it drifts furthest from Ithya: Magic Studies: progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Ithya: Magic Studies.

It predates Ithya: Magic Studies by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Game mode100Tone84Combat68Setting58Genre50Progression0
Farm Frenzy
SimulationLife Sim
SoloCozyCasualIsometric2D
Steam👍 97%· 226RAWG👍 81%· 25
Year 2009Dev Alawar EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Fits the life sims cluster, with deep simulation, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings visual isometric and visual 2d, while skipping strong narrative focus

Slip into a pair of overalls and try your hand at running a farm! From tending to the fields where your cows graze to gathering eggs for sale at the town market, Farm Frenzy is as stimulating as the real thing-- only you won't have to experience the nasty smells!

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Ithya: Magic Studies.

It predates Ithya: Magic Studies by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone72
Farm Frenzy 2
SimulationLife Sim
SoloCozyCasualIsometric
Steam👍 95%· 231RAWG👍 77%· 26
Year 2010Dev Alawar EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Same family of life sims: deep simulation, puzzle design and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Where it differs: brings visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

There's nothing wrong with indulging in a little "fowl play" when it's Farm Frenzy 2, the all-new sequel to the smash hit of 2007! The fun never stops as you grow grass, feed chickens, collect eggs and take your produce to market.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Ithya: Magic Studies.

It predates Ithya: Magic Studies by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone72
Little Farm
SimulationLife Sim
SoloCasualCozy
Steam👍 66%· 125
Year 2008Dev MumboJumboPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, puzzle design and vibe casual.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

Have a down-home good time at Little Farm, where you'll use your puzzle-solving and matching skills to help The Normans adjust to farm life and grow truck-loads of vegetables! The Normans left the city to retreat to Uncle Nate's farm—but this isn't a farm of leisure!

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for Ithya: Magic Studies.

It predates Ithya: Magic Studies by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone73
Flora's Fruit Farm
SimulationLife Sim
SoloCozyCasual
Steam👍 53%· 177
Year 2009Dev Honeyslug · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, puzzle design and cozy, relaxing feel.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

Clementine Valley used to be the place to be! It was world renowned for its fantastic fruit trees lovingly tended to by Old Jim. Unfortunately Jim has lost the energy to grow enough fruit to keep the locals happy, let alone attract the tourists Clementine Valley used to have.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for Ithya: Magic Studies.

It predates Ithya: Magic Studies by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone73
Farm Frenzy 4
SimulationLife Sim
SoloCasualCozy
Steam👍 81%· 455
Year 2014Dev Alawar Entertainment · Buka EntertainmentPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and vibe casual.

≠ Missing: puzzle design.

Darkestville Castle Coming Soon Coming soon. The best adventure!http://store.steampowered.com/app/415610/ About the Game Save grandpa and grandma's farm from foreclosure in the wacky and wonderful Farm Frenzy 4! The Farm Frenzy series of casual sims gets a makeover in this ALL NEW sequel.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Ithya: Magic Studies.

It predates Ithya: Magic Studies by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone72
Farming World
SimulationLife Sim
SoloCozyCasualManagementIsometric
Steam👍 38%· 315
Year 2014Dev Excalibur · Excalibur GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are life sims — sharing deep simulation, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with resource management and visual isometric, while skipping puzzle design

Whether you specialise in grain, fruits or even maintaining your own dairy farm, in Farming World you have the ultimate choice on how you shape your business. With dozens of seed types to choose from and an extensive stock market listing, you’ll have to adapt to become profitable.

Where it drifts furthest from Ithya: Magic Studies: progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly negative, against overwhelmingly positive for Ithya: Magic Studies.

It predates Ithya: Magic Studies by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone73Progression0
(the) Gnorp Apologue
SimulationLife Sim
SoloCasualCozyProceduralManagement
Steam👍 95%· 9.7K
Year 2023Dev Myco · (Myco)Playtime ~17hOn PC

✓ Fits the life sims cluster, with deep simulation, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, procedural generation and resource management, while skipping puzzle design

(the) Gnorp Apologue is a game where you help small beings called gnorps get rich. It is a unique incremental game with interesting upgrades, and visuals to match the numbers. Hit the rock What is the rock? Irrelevant question — when struck, it outputs shards, and shards are amazing.

Where it drifts furthest from Ithya: Magic Studies: progression.

Genre100Game mode100Tone71Progression0

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