Best Hobby Sim Games on Steam
Steam currently has 57 Hobby Sim games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Hobby Sim game rankings were last updated on 5/2/2026.
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1. Dealer's Life
Live the ultimate pawn shop experience in this funny retro style tycoon game!
Dealer's Life holds the #1 spot for "best Hobby Sim game on Steam" with a Player Score of 88. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,314 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,225 positive reviews and 89 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dealer's Life on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 1/31/2019 |
| Franchise | Dealer's Life |
| Developer | Abyte Entertainment |
| Publisher | Abyte Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 982270 |
2. City Game Studio: Your Game Dev Adventure Begins
Manage a game studio from the dawn of the gaming industry in 1976. Your journey starts with small indie titles and grows into a gaming empire. Develop, design, and conquer the industry. From humble beginnings to gaming legend – it’s your story, your studio, your legacy!
City Game Studio: Your Game Dev Adventure Begins has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Hobby Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,808 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,658 positive reviews and 150 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 8/24/2021 |
| Franchise | Binogure Studio |
| Developer | Binogure Studio |
| Publisher | Binogure Studio |
| Steam App Id | 726840 |
3. Fish Game
Fish Game is a detailed and highly “sofishticated” freshwater aquarium simulator, lovingly crafted *by* enthusiasts *for* enthusiasts! Featuring fish with personalities and dynamic relationships, water quality modeling, and so much more! Made with support from our friends at Smarter Every Day!
Fish Game has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Hobby Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 612 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 571 positive reviews and 41 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Fish Game on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 10/26/2023 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | A Shell in the Pit Games |
| Steam App Id | 1372150 |
4. Little Corners
Peel, place, and arrange stickers across tiny windows into different worlds. Relax and unwind to lofi beats, collect unique stickers and share your cozy creations with the world.
Little Corners has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Hobby Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 307 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 291 positive reviews and 16 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.59 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Little Corners on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $5.59 |
| Release Date | 11/13/2025 |
| Franchise | Gamersky Games |
| Developer | Meteor Pixel |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3651310 |
5. Cats & Cups
Play as a barista in a cat-inspired coffee shop, where your customers are cats! Brew coffee and various drinks. Wholesome and cozy hand-drawn art, various mini-games and a lot of cats & coffee! Learn to craft complex orders, keep your catstomers happy. 🐱☕
Cats & Cups has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Hobby Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,000 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 899 positive reviews and 101 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Cats & Cups on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 11/1/2025 |
| Franchise | Gamersky Games |
| Developer | Rogue Duck Interactive |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3521410 |
6. Vending Machine Co.
Run your kawaii vending machine company! A relaxing sim where you manage, restock, and repair your vending machines across a charming Japanese city. Pick neighborhoods, stock up on snacks, set the perfect price, upgrade your machines. Enjoy lots of fun minigames along the way.
Vending Machine Co. has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Hobby Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 333 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 304 positive reviews and 29 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Vending Machine Co. on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 4/25/2026 |
| Developer | Rogue Duck Interactive |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3622640 |
7. Witchy Business
Manage your very own Witchcraft Shop! Witchy Business is a job simulator game where you brew potions for your customers, collect oddities, grow flowers in your garden, upgrade your alchemy station, and thrive. Make sure you are quick to take care of customers and hex thieves!
Witchy Business has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Hobby Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 822 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 731 positive reviews and 91 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Witchy Business on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 9/22/2025 |
| Franchise | Gamersky Games |
| Developer | Rogue Duck Interactive |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3415230 |
8. Cozy Liora
Open your journal, pour your coffee, your little cat is already there. While Lo-Fi sounds drift into your room, your plants grow, your moments gather into a small world of their own. Here, time flows slowly, every line belongs to you. Did you forget that peace could be this simple? 🌿🐱
Cozy Liora has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Hobby Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 57 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 55 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 4/27/2026 |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 4595550 |
9. Perfume Atelier
Blend fragrances in your cozy perfume atelier! 🌸 Craft unique scents by mixing essences, design beautiful bottles, and try to sell your creations to curious customers. Decorate your workshop, unlock new recipes, and grow your reputation in the art of fragrance.
Perfume Atelier has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Hobby Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 205 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 186 positive reviews and 19 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Perfume Atelier on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 2/7/2026 |
| Franchise | Gamersky Games |
| Developer | Keep The Engine Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3962270 |
10. Supercar Collection Simulator: Prologue
Start your own toy car store! Open surprise boxes, expand your collection and start selling. A world of speed awaits you in your shop!
Supercar Collection Simulator: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Hobby Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 81 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 76 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 3/24/2025 |
| Franchise | KikiGames |
| Developer | KIKI GAMES |
| Publisher | KIKI GAMES |
| Steam App Id | 3453570 |
More Hobby Sim Games
Explore even more rankings for the 50 best Hobby Sim games available on Steam.
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| 11 | 1/31/2019 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 33 | 8/24/2021 | 87 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 10/26/2023 | 87 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 11/13/2025 | 87 | $5.59 | Steam Charts | |
| 37 | 11/1/2025 | 85 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 70 | 4/25/2026 | 84 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 9/22/2025 | 84 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/27/2026 | 83 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 2/7/2026 | 83 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 3/24/2025 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 25 | 2/15/2022 | 82 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 36 | 9/8/2025 | 82 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 7/8/2024 | 81 | $9.74 | Steam Charts | |
 | 45 | 6/23/2025 | 81 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 6/3/2024 | 79 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/5/2026 | 79 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 2/9/2017 | 78 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 10/23/2025 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 7/22/2025 | 77 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/11/2026 | 76 | $5.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 2). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 2). Dealer's Life on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 20). City Game Studio: Your Game Dev Adventure Begins on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 15). Fish Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 14). Little Corners on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 22). Cats & Cups on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 19). Vending Machine Co. on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 22). Witchy Business on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 23). Cozy Liora on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 17). Perfume Atelier on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Supercar Collection Simulator: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.