8 RPG games like Tales of the Shire that you should try

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 30 games similar to Tales of the Shire down to the 8 that fit the “RPG” category. Reigns, Mountain and Monster Loves You! top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Tales of the Shire.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreLife Sim

The best rPG games like Tales of the Shire

8 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Tales of the Shire. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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.

#1ReignsClosest overall match

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GenreSimulationSubgenreLife Sim

SoloCozyCasualFantasyNarrative

Steam👍 87%· 8.1KIGDB75· 4OC78· 22

Year 2016Dev Nerial · Devolver DigitalOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Same family of life sims: deep simulation, deep RPG systems and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping visual isometric

Where it drifts furthest from Tales of the Shire: visuals and setting.

It predates Tales of the Shire by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreLife Sim

SoloCasualFantasyThird PersonRelaxing

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, deep RPG systems and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, vibe relaxing and procedural generation, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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 Tales of the Shire: tone.

It predates Tales of the Shire by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreLife Sim

SoloCasualCozyNarrativeSci-Fi

Steam👍 78%· 1.2KRAWG👍 36%· 45

Year 2013Dev Radial GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Fits the life sims cluster, with deep simulation, deep RPG systems and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, puzzle design and visual novel storytelling, while skipping fantasy world

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 Tales of the Shire: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Tales of the Shire.

It predates Tales of the Shire by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Lake

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GenreSimulationSubgenreLife Sim

SoloCozyThird PersonRelaxingNarrative

Steam👍 87%· 5.7KIGDB67· 3OC68· 50

Year 2021Dev GamiousOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the life sims cluster, with deep simulation, deep RPG systems and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, vibe relaxing and strong narrative focus, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Tales of the Shire: tone.

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#5Strange Horticulture

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GenreSimulationSubgenreLife Sim

SoloNarrativeRelaxingDarkExploration

Steam👍 95%· 15KIGDB90· 1OC84· 16

Year 2022Dev Bad Viking · Iceberg InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Fits the life sims cluster, with deep simulation, deep RPG systems and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Tales of the Shire: tone and visuals.

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#6Our Love Will GrowClosest on tone

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GenreSimulationSubgenreFarming Sim

SoloCozyIsometricCrafting

Steam👍 67%· 158

Year 2015Dev John WizardPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Shared with Tales of the Shire: deep simulation, deep RPG systems and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling and crafting mechanics, while skipping vibe casual

Our Love Will Grow is a farming game in the style of Harvest Moon with a different party to attend each week. Grow your farm, uncover secrets, and attract girls by presenting them with food and jewellery you make yourself. He didn't need a fancy job or a woman who wanted to change him.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Tales of the Shire.

It predates Tales of the Shire by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7MoonlighterClosest on setting

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloFantasyIsometricMeleeProcedural

Steam👍 82%· 22KIGDB82· 14OC82· 110

Year 2018Dev Digital Sun Games · NetflixOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ If you enjoyed Tales of the Shire, expect deep simulation, deep RPG systems and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, roguelike runs and adventure storytelling, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Tales of the Shire: visuals.

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Steam GOG Epic

#8Gumballs & Dungeons

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloFantasyManagement

Steam👍 45%· 878RAWG👍 17%· 23MC65

Year 2011Dev Realmforge Studios · Kalypso MediaPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Tales of the Shire, expect deep simulation, deep RPG systems and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings resource management, while skipping vibe casual

A mighty hero stalks through a dark, dank dungeon making life miserable for hordes of pitiable monsters as he steals anything and everything not bolted to the floor. Been there, done that - about a thousand times?

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Tales of the Shire.

It predates Tales of the Shire by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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