Games like BOOK OF HOURS

Combat-free crafting RPG about organizing occult books and uncovering history. Players investigate lore, craft tools, and guide visitors in a melancholy library.

89% positive from 4,321 · 2023 · 0% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · Lowest ever $12.49 (2026-06-25)

RPGCard Game ExplorationLore-RichTime Management Tabletop

Six games like BOOK OF HOURS

Pleasure Puzzle:Portrait 趣拼拼：肖像画

91% positive from 1,885 reviews2018Deck Unsupported

A classic jigsaw puzzle game featuring 100 authorized images with customizable difficulty and 100 achievements. Enjoy 12 background music tracks, cloud saves, and ranking.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a cheap, casual jigsaw puzzle game, good for achievement hunting.

The catchPuzzles cap at 24 square pieces, making the whole game a dull hour of clicking.

Both are tagged Tabletop, Time Management and Simulation.

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FINAL FANTASY IV

91% positive from 2,919 reviews202143% finish itDeck Verified

A 2D JRPG with active time battles and a dramatic story. Players explore diverse locations and recruit allies to fight a tyrannical kingdom.

What players likedA significant leap from previous Final Fantasy games, it's praised for its engaging story, memorable characters, and refined JRPG mechanics.

The catchParty members constantly rotate in and out, wasting the levelling you put into them.

Both are tagged Lore-Rich, Exploration and RPG.

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Faerie Solitaire

91% positive from 2,525 reviews201019% finish itDeck Unsupported

This is a solitaire card game with pet raising and land restoration elements. Players clear card levels to earn resources, upgrade pets, and progress through a fantasy adventure.

What players likedIt's a clever, faster-paced solitaire that allows for impressive combos, making players feel like pros.

The catchCompleting the pet collection means dozens of hours grinding for purely random drops.

Both are tagged Tabletop, Card Game and RPG.

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Through the Ages

91% positive from 2,330 reviews201870% finish itDeck Unsupported

This is a digital adaptation of a civilization-building board game. Players manage resources and technology to develop their society and achieve victory.

What players likedPlayers praise this "mini card-based Civilization" game as the best digital board game adaptation, handling rules well with a perfect mix of skill, strategy, and luck.

The catchAI opponents collude and gang up on the player

Both are tagged Tabletop, Card Game and Indie.

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NERTS! Online

95% positive from 1,680 reviews2021

A fast-paced, competitive multiplayer solitaire game where players race to empty their Nerts piles. It features a unique mechanic allowing card movement after Nerts is called, creating a frantic feel.

What players likedPlayers praise "NERTS! Online" for its ability to evoke a drunken, joyful, and chaotic social experience, similar to playing Minecraft song parodies with friends.

The catchLag makes cards unresponsive in a game that depends on split second speed.

Both are tagged Tabletop, Card Game and Indie.

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Dominion

87% positive from 2,236 reviews2024Deck Verified

Dominion is a digital board game featuring deck-building where players acquire cards to gain victory points. It offers strategic card acquisition and combo creation for competitive or solo play.

What players likedPlayers praise this solid deck builder as an easy-to-learn card game, even for novices.

The catchThe expansion DLC is priced absurdly high, running past 200 dollars for the full set.

Both are tagged Tabletop and Card Game.

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More about BOOK OF HOURS

What players liked

Players praise this "cozy horror" game as a complex, lore-rich puzzle and crafting experience, akin to Cultist Simulator.

The catch

Almost nothing is explained, so progress means a wiki, a spreadsheet and long waits.

Reviews: 89% positive from 4,321
Released: 2023
Finish it: 0% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: Lowest ever $12.49 (2026-06-25)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 89% positive, but with 4,321 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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