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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 26 games similar to Ithya: Magic Studies down to the 10 that fit the “Relaxing” 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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CasualCozySolo
Year 2025Dev BlueTurtle
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Within the “Relaxing” 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 relaxing games like Ithya: Magic Studies

10 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.

Genre100Game mode100Tone83Progression59
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.

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
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.

Genre100Game mode100Tone59Progression0
Mountain
SimulationLife Sim
SoloCasualRelaxingFantasyProcedural
Steam👍 88%· 16KRAWG👍 44%· 122
Year 2014Dev David O'Reilly · Double Fine ProductionsPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are life sims — sharing deep simulation, puzzle design and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, procedural generation and setting space, while skipping adventure storytelling

Mountain is a mountain simulation application which was intentionally made as an anti-game. It features very little gameplay and only a semblance of interactivity. ###Gameplay At the beginning of a new game, the player must undertake a quiz.

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

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.

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Fishing Planet
SimulationLife Sim
SoloRelaxingCasualMultiplayerCo-op
Steam👍 87%· 74KRAWG👍 26%· 207IGDB70· 1
Year 2015Dev Fishing PlanetPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · iOS

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

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation, open world exploration and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping puzzle design

Fishing Planet is a free realistic multiplayer first-person fishing simulator. The game has quite a few fans who are online and offline sharing tips on how to catch, for example, a Grass Pickerel. In the virtual store, the player must buy equipment and bait for virtual currency.

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

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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#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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