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We filtered the 38 games similar to Simpler Times down to the 11 that fit the “PlayStation” category. PC Building Simulator, Plantera and Everything top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Simpler Times.

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The best games like Simpler Times on PlayStation

11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Simpler Times. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

#1PC Building SimulatorClosest overall match

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GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloNarrativeCozyRelaxingCasualSandbox WorldFirst Person

Steam👍 94%· 53KIGDB65· 2OC70· 12

Year 2019Dev The Irregular CorporationOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are life sandbox games — sharing sandbox freedom, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, open world exploration and setting modern, while skipping exploration and discovery

Where it drifts furthest from Simpler Times: progression.

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#2PlanteraClosest on world

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GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloCasualCozyNarrativeRelaxingSandbox World

Steam👍 89%· 5.9KRAWG👍 30%· 53IGDB39· 3

Year 2016Dev Ratalaika GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Same family of life sandbox games: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems, while skipping exploration and discovery

In Plantera you build your own garden and watch it grow with new plants, bushes, trees and animals. As you play and expand your garden you will attract helpers, round blue creatures that will help you pick up things and harvest your plants.

Where it drifts furthest from Simpler Times: visuals.

It predates Simpler Times by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3EverythingClosest on progression

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GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloCasualRelaxingNarrativeSandbox WorldExploration

Steam👍 83%· 3.8KIGDB72· 9OC73· 50

Year 2017Dev David OReillyOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of life sandbox games: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Simpler Times: visuals.

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GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloCasualCozyRelaxingSandbox World

Steam👍 95%· 3.7KRAWG👍 72%· 28IGDB82· 6OC76· 38

Year 2018Dev Auroch DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are life sandbox games — sharing sandbox freedom, deep simulation and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with resource management, visual isometric and visual 3d, while skipping strong narrative focus

From the creator of Big Pharma comes a brand new economic simulation game. Megaquarium follows in the footsteps of classic theme park management tycoon games and adds an aquatic spin!Meet your new tenantsFrom the cutest of clown fish to the deadliest of sharks.

Where it drifts furthest from Simpler Times: progression and visuals.

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GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloCozyNarrativeCasualSandbox World

Steam👍 86%· 34KRAWG👍 83%· 784MC86

Year 2009Dev Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of life sandbox games: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, fantasy world and skill tree progression, while skipping vibe relaxing

The Sims 3 is the third part of its series. Like all Sims game, it allows the player to control the life of a person or even a whole family. ###Character creation Before the main game starts, the player has to create his or her character, called sim.

Where it drifts furthest from Simpler Times: progression and visuals.

It predates Simpler Times by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6PowerWash Simulator

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GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloCasualRelaxingNarrativeCozySandbox WorldFirst Person

Steam👍 96%· 58KRAWG👍 80%· 156IGDB77· 4OC77· 54

Year 2022Dev FuturLabPlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are life sandbox games — sharing sandbox freedom, deep simulation and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping exploration and discovery

POWERWASH SIMULATORHunt down dirt wherever it’s hiding, respond to calls from across the world, build your own power-washing business and unlock new tools, upgrades and more – all with the soothing satisfaction of power-washing to a sparkling finish!

Where it drifts furthest from Simpler Times: game mode.

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GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloCasualRelaxingSandbox WorldHardcore

Steam👍 96%· 16KIGDB100· 1OC80· 13

Year 2015Dev Dinosaur Polo Club · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are life sandbox games — sharing sandbox freedom, deep simulation and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, punishing difficulty and resource management, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Simpler Times: progression and visuals.

It predates Simpler Times by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Tone64Progression0Visuals0

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloRelaxingCozyCasualNarrativeSandbox World

Steam👍 93%· 43KIGDB70· 1OC83· 11

Year 2022Dev niceplay games · tinyBuildOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Simpler Times, expect sandbox freedom, deep simulation and vibe relaxing

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling, while skipping exploration and discovery

Where it drifts furthest from Simpler Times: progression and visuals.

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCreative Sandbox

SoloSandbox WorldIsometric

IGDB71· 2

Year 1993Dev Maxis · Zoo DigitalOn PC · PlayStation 3 · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Simpler Times, expect sandbox freedom, deep simulation and sandbox world

≠ Where it differs: brings visual isometric, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Simpler Times: visuals.

It predates Simpler Times by 31 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10BugsnaxClosest on visuals

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GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloCasualNarrativeCozySandbox WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 97%· 9.0KRAWG👍 61%· 176MC76IGDB76· 7OC75· 94

Year 2020Dev Young HorsesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of life sandbox games: sandbox freedom, vibe casual and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

We are what we eat. Bugsnax takes you on a whimsical adventure to Snaktooth Island, home of the legendary half-bug half-snack creatures, Bugsnax. Bugsnax takes you on a whimsical adventure to Snaktooth Island, home of the legendary half-bug half-snack creatures, Bugsnax.

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#11Chicory: A Colorful Tale

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GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloCozyNarrativeRelaxingSandbox World

Steam👍 97%· 3.9KRAWG👍 77%· 64MC89IGDB92· 3OC88· 57

Year 2021Dev Finji · Greg LobanovPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of life sandbox games: sandbox freedom, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and puzzle design, while skipping deep simulation

Chicory: A Colorful Tale is an adventure game about a dog wielding a magic paintbrush! Use the power of art to explore, solve puzzles, help your animal friends and restore color to the world.

Where it drifts furthest from Simpler Times: visuals and game mode.

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