15 games like Bookshop Simulator that book lovers will adore

If you love Bookshop Simulator, you know there’s something magical about curating shelves, flipping through pages, and creating a cozy corner for readers to gather. These games capture that same literary warmth — whether it’s running a shop, exploring quiet stories, or simply living inside a world that feels like a novel come to life.

Here are 15 titles that every book lover, dreamer, and cozy gamer will want to curl up with.

Coffee Talk

A person with green hair is sitting at a counter next to a screen showing drink options. Shelves with tea ingredients are in the background.
Coffee Talk | Gameplay Screenshot

Set in a rainy, late-night café, Coffee Talk invites you to brew drinks and listen to heartfelt stories. It’s part visual novel, part barista simulator — and every conversation feels like reading a comforting short story.

Spirittea

Pixel art scene of a forest with a river, trees, shrine, and statues. A character stands near a wooden structure with a dilapidated roof beside the flowing water.
Spirittea | Gameplay Screenshot

You’re a writer who accidentally drinks ghost tea and starts seeing spirits — and they need your help! Spirittea blends storytelling, small-town charm, and gentle humor in a way that feels right at home for any book lover.

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Lake

A female character in a blue postal jacket stands by a lake, with a forest and mountains in the background under a hazy sky.
Lake | Gameplay Screenshot

Take a break from city life and deliver mail in a peaceful lakeside town. Lake feels like stepping into a slow-blooming novel — full of quiet reflection, old friends, and second chances.

Storyteller

An illustrated story of heartbreak showing two characters in a garden, a graveyard, and a scene of emotional separation. Below are icons with labels "garden," "graveyard," "edgar," and "eleonora.
Storyteller | Gameplay Screenshot

This clever puzzle game lets you literally build tales from scratch. Rearrange characters, settings, and emotions to craft everything from tragic romances to chaotic comedies — a book lover’s sandbox.

Bookbound Brigade

A video game scene featuring a large, snake-haired monster facing a small character on a platform with a colorful, stylized background.
Bookbound Brigade | Gameplay Screenshot

Follow a team of legendary literary heroes who leap from the pages of their books to save the written world. Bookbound Brigade is a charming side-scroller packed with clever references and storybook nostalgia.

Beacon Pines

Illustration of a small market square with various shops and a museum. Lush trees surround the area. A picnic table and characters are seen in the center.
Beacon Pines | Gameplay Screenshot

A mystery story set inside a storybook, Beacon Pines lets you “rewrite” key moments by choosing words that change the plot. It’s beautifully illustrated, emotionally rich, and perfect for fans of narrative twists.

Tiny Bookshop

A cozy market stall is set up by the seaside on a rainy day, with goods displayed under a canopy, seagulls nearby, and a blue truck parked behind. Game interface icons are visible.
Tiny Bookshop | Gameplay Screenshot

In this upcoming cozy sim, you’ll run a traveling bookstore in a picturesque seaside town. Stock books, decorate your stall, and chat with locals — it’s everything a Bookshop Simulator fan could wish for.

A Space for the Unbound

A pixel art scene shows a person sitting on a bed and another standing near a table with a radio and a pink cat figurine, with a glowing tree and dark, starry background.
A Space for the Unbound | Gameplay Screenshot

Set in late-’90s Indonesia, this coming-of-age adventure explores love, friendship, and creativity. A Space for the Unbound reads like a magical realist novel — gentle, emotional, and unforgettable.

Alba: A Wildlife Adventure

A character in a red hat overlooks a scenic coastal landscape at sunset in a stylized video game environment.
Alba: A Wildlife Adventure | Gameplay Screenshot

Though not about books, Alba tells a tender story of kindness and care through exploration and photography. It’s the kind of quiet, heartfelt narrative that feels like a children’s storybook come alive.

Papers, Please

Papers, Please | Gameplay Screenshot

For those who love thought-provoking stories, Papers, Please turns bureaucracy into a moral narrative. Each decision feels like reading — and writing — your own ethical novel in real time.

Dordogne

A garden with a small shed, flowers, and a person wearing a hat holding a basket. Text on screen says grandma and grandpa did crosswords here in the morning.
Dordogne | Gameplay Screenshot

This watercolor adventure feels like leafing through a beautifully illustrated memoir. Dordogne captures nostalgia, memory, and the power of words with the tenderness of a handwritten letter.

Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER

Two animated characters converse beside a map showing Telegraph Ave. and a highlighted route. The dialogue box reads: "That's just twenty minutes south of here, near Oakland.
Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER | Gameplay Screenshot

Step into a retro-futuristic city where memories are stories waiting to be uncovered. Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER mixes narrative mystery and emotional depth, perfect for readers who love sci-fi worlds built on empathy.

Sun Haven

In this pixel art scene reminiscent of games like Cozy Grove, a charming village unfolds with characters strolling along paths lined with shops and trees. Near the center, one adventurer rides a white animal beside the tranquil lake.
Sun Haven | Gameplay Screenshot

For a more relaxing pace, Sun Haven lets you grow crops, chat with townsfolk, and enjoy slice-of-life storytelling in a fantasy world. It’s the kind of place that feels like home between the pages.

Letters: A Written Adventure

A filled-out pen pal worksheet with stationery items, a yellow handheld game console, sticky notes, colored pencils, a watercolor set, and a paperclip arranged around the page.
Letters: A Written Adventure | Gameplay Screenshot

Told through a series of letters and drawings, Letters turns writing into gameplay. Change words to alter your path, uncover memories, and rediscover the art of storytelling in a uniquely interactive way.

The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales

An open suitcase displays a book titled "The Norwood Paradox," two documents attached to the lid, and compartments holding a card, a stamp, and a device.
The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales | Gameplay Screenshot

Step into the pages of famous books as a writer-turned-thief in this narrative adventure. The Bookwalker lets you explore different genres — from fantasy to noir — in a story built for true lovers of literature.

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