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We filtered the 26 games similar to Ithya: Magic Studies down to the 11 that fit the “Narrative” category. Unpacking, TCG Card Shop Simulator and AdVenture Capitalist top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ithya: Magic Studies.

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Ithya: Magic Studies is Unpacking — scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. TCG Card Shop Simulator and AdVenture Capitalist follow close behind.

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The best narrative games like Ithya: Magic Studies

11 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.

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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.

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AdVenture Capitalist
SimulationLife Sim
SoloCasualRelaxingNarrativeSkill Tree
Steam👍 88%· 60KRAWG👍 28%· 469IGDB70· 1
Year 2015Dev KongregatePlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Both are life sims — sharing deep simulation, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: resource management, visual 2d and free to play, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

AdVenture Capitalist MerchandiseFind the latest AdVenture Capitalist Swag here: {LINK REMOVED}http://goo.gl/l29Jic About the GameHey there Fancy Pants!

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.

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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.

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#5Reigns
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Strange Horticulture
SimulationLife Sim
SoloNarrativeRelaxingDarkExploration
Steam👍 95%· 15KIGDB90· 1OC84· 16
Year 2022Dev Bad Viking · Iceberg InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

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

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and exploration and discovery, while skipping vibe casual

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

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

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#10Offroad Mania
Offroad Mania
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloRelaxingNarrativeSkill TreeSandbox World
Steam👍 94%· 518
Year 2020Dev Active GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Like Ithya: Magic Studies, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and vibe relaxing

≠ Where it differs: brings racing gameplay, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping puzzle design

Offroad Mania — based on realistic car physics game for everyone, who like off road and challenge. We've prepared for you 120 levels + free roam (rocks, trees, bridges, ramps and so on) and 5 amazing 4×4 off road cars (differents suspensions, engines) for fun driving.

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

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#11Loom
Loom
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMagicNarrativeFantasyHistorical
Steam👍 89%· 699
Year 1990Dev Lucasfilm GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Like Ithya: Magic Studies, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: historical setting, visual third person and visual pixel, while skipping vibe casual

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

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

It predates Ithya: Magic Studies by 35 years, with what that implies technically.

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