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We filtered the 31 games similar to planetarian HD down to the 21 that fit the “Simulation” category. Retention, Venba and Lucy -The Eternity She Wished For- Ending Theme OST top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to planetarian HD.

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Within the “Simulation” category, the closest game to planetarian HD is Retention — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Venba and Lucy -The Eternity She Wished For- Ending Theme OST follow close behind.

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The best simulation games like planetarian HD

21 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to planetarian HD. 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.

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Retention

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloCasualNarrativeCozyExploration

Steam👍 35%· 707

Year 2015Dev Sometimes YouPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Shared with planetarian HD: adventure storytelling, visual novel storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, exploration and discovery and visual 2d, while skipping setting anime

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Venba

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualCraftingExploration

Steam👍 92%· 3.5KIGDB87· 3OC81· 56

Year 2023Dev Visai GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ If you enjoyed planetarian HD, expect visual novel storytelling, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, crafting mechanics and exploration and discovery, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

#3Lucy -The Eternity She Wished For- Ending Theme OST

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Lucy -The Eternity She Wished For- Ending Theme OST

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualCozyAnimeSci-Fi

Steam👍 95%· 8.2KRAWG👍 82%· 34IGDB72· 2

Year 2016Dev Modern Visual Arts LaboratoryPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Shared with planetarian HD: visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: visual 2d, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

#4Emily 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 planetarian HD, it's known for deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings visual pixel and free to play, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

#5Heileen 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 planetarian HD, it's known for deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, while skipping setting scifi

#6Always Remember Me

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Always Remember Me

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualCozyAnime

Steam👍 61%· 271

Year 2014Dev Winter WolvesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed planetarian HD, expect visual novel storytelling, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, while skipping setting scifi

#7Flower Shop: Winter In Fairbrook

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Flower Shop: Winter In Fairbrook

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloCasualNarrativeCozyAnimeFirst Person

Steam👍 63%· 109

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

✓ Shared with planetarian HD: deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design and visual 2d, while skipping setting scifi

#8NEKO-NIN exHeart

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NEKO-NIN exHeart

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloCasualNarrativeCozyAnime

Steam👍 96%· 983IGDB75· 1

Year 2017Dev Whirlpool · Sekai ProjectPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Like planetarian HD, it's known for deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping setting scifi

#9Hatoful Boyfriend

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Hatoful Boyfriend

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualAnime

Steam👍 94%· 7.6KIGDB75· 8OC72· 43

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

✓ Nearly identical: visual novel storytelling, deep simulation and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: cozy, relaxing feel.

#10Flower Shop: Summer In Fairbrook

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Flower Shop: Summer In Fairbrook

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloCasualNarrativeCozyAnime

Steam👍 69%· 138IGDB60· 1

Year 2014Dev Winter WolvesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like planetarian HD, it's known for deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: visual 2d, while skipping setting scifi

#11Notes of Soul

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Notes of Soul

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualAnimeOpen World

Steam👍 51%· 253

Year 2015Playtime ~4hOn PC

✓ Shared with planetarian HD: visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

#12VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action

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VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualCozySci-FiAnime

Steam👍 97%· 38KRAWG👍 89%· 441MC81IGDB84· 9OC84· 66

Year 2016Dev Wolfgame · Ysbryd GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed planetarian HD, expect visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, setting cyberpunk and visual pixel, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

#13Spirited Heart Deluxe

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Spirited Heart Deluxe

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloCasualNarrativeCozyAnime

Steam👍 46%· 90

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

✓ Shared with planetarian HD: deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, fantasy world and resource management, while skipping setting scifi

#14Go! Go! Nippon! ~My First Trip to Japan~

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Go! Go! Nippon! ~My First Trip to Japan~

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCozyAnimeFirst Person

Steam👍 86%· 3.1KRAWG👍 40%· 45

Year 2014Dev OVERDRIVE · MangaGamerPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, visual novel storytelling and deep simulation.

≠ Missing: vibe casual.

#15Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!

93

Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualCozyAnime

Steam👍 97%· 31KIGDB83· 2OC87· 38

Year 2021Dev Team Salvato · Serenity ForgeOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Like planetarian HD, it's known for visual novel storytelling, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, deep RPG systems and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping setting scifi

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