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80% positive from 2,567 reviewsReleased 2024Steam Deck Playable$19.99 $7.79 -61%

What it is

A construction sim where you work as a one-person crew, assembling houses element by element from foundations to roof, from African mud huts to igloos, while the local climate and wildlife interfere.

What players liked

Players enjoy this challenging and time-consuming building game with interesting builds, finding the base game very enjoyable.

The catch

Bugs and glitches interrupt building constantly, sometimes blocking progress entirely.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 80% positive, but with 2,567 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like House Builder

SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator

97% positive from 1,999 reviews20223% finish itDeck Verified

This is a painting simulation game where players create art, upgrade their studio, and sell their work. It features realistic painting mechanics and a creative sandbox environment.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique blend of art creation and satisfying physics, akin to a more artistic "PowerWash Simulator" or "House Flipper."

The catchThe painting controls are clunky, so brushes and paint end up dropped and smeared.

Both are tagged Design & Illustration, Immersive Sim and 3D.

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King of Retail

88% positive from 3,547 reviews2022Deck Playable

Business simulation game where you design, manage, and expand your own retail store. Focuses on customer satisfaction and employee management to grow your business.

The catchClunky controls and an overly convoluted interface

Both are tagged Design & Illustration, Immersive Sim and Simulation.

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FlowScape

84% positive from 1,324 reviews2019Deck Playable

FlowScape is a 3D landscape creation tool. Users paint environments with pre-made assets and customizable brushes for a relaxing experience.

The catchDevelopment was abandoned years ago and the promised updates never arrived.

Both are tagged Design & Illustration, Building and Simulation.

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Farmer's Life

89% positive from 2,742 reviews202316% finish itDeck Playable

This is a farming simulation game with a core loop of planting, animal care, and crafting. It offers a relaxed, open-world experience of rural life.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique charm and potential, comparing it to a janky, clunky, Soviet-type farming simulator.

The catchBugs persist, with animals stuck in pens and cart physics flinging vehicles skyward.

Both are tagged Immersive Sim, 3D and Simulation.

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Botany Manor

95% positive from 1,465 reviews202451% finish itDeck Verified

First-person puzzle game about growing fantastical plants by finding clues and creating ideal conditions. It offers a relaxing, Victorian manor exploration experience.

What players likedPlayers compare it to "Strange Horticulture" and "Myst," praising its beautiful, immersive world, relaxing atmosphere, and satisfying puzzles.

The catchVery few puzzles; mostly following clear instructions

Both are tagged Immersive Sim, 3D and Adventure.

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Weed Shop 3

94% positive from 4,117 reviews20221% finish itDeck Verified

This is a business simulation game with FPS elements. Players manage a cannabis dispensary, growing and selling weed while upgrading their shop and hiring staff.

What players likedPlayers praise Weed Shop 3 as a deep, quirky, and addicting time-passer, superior to other weed games and even Schedule I.

The catchProgression is punishingly slow, gating content behind hours of repetitive grinding.

Both are tagged Immersive Sim, Building and Simulation.

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