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Teller's Duty and Dealer's Life 2 play most like Motel 51: Papers, Keys & Aliens. Of the 14 closest games below, most share its management and choices matter.
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Teller's Duty
Jun 12 · Hiscory
Both: Choices Matter · Job Simulator · Economy
First-person 2D dystopian job simulation narrative, vintage paper aesthetic. Process transactions, verify documents and uncover fraud.
SimulationStory RichChoices MatterDystopian Job SimulatorTime ManagementNarrativeDark HumorEconomyAtmospheric👍 389Dealer's Life 2
Feb 15, 2022 · Abyte Entertainment
Both: Management · Job Simulator · Shop Keeper
First-person 2D modern-day business management simulation, cartoon illustration. Negotiating with customers, managing a pawn shop and trading items.
TradingManagementJob SimulatorCapitalismShop KeeperMemesHobby SimCasualEconomyImmersive Sim👍 3,992The Last Gas Station
Apr 28 · Alawar
Both: Shop Keeper · Management · Pixel Graphics
Side-view 2D modern-day cozy management simulation, colorful pixel graphics. Managing a gas station, running a store and investigating mysteries.
Shop KeeperCozyManagementPixel GraphicsMysteryColorfulInvestigationCuteTrading2D👍 1,341This Is the Police
Aug 2, 2016 · Weappy Studio
Both: Management · Choices Matter
Isometric 2D modern-day strategy management crime simulation, flat vector noir. Managing staff, investigating crimes and making choices.
StrategyManagementStory RichCrimeChoices MatterSingleplayerIndieDetectiveSimulationNoir👍 9,160No Umbrellas Allowed
Sep 3, 2021 · Hoochoo Game Studios
Both: Pixel Graphics · Choices Matter · Management
Side-view 2D sci-fi second hand shop simulation, pixel graphics. Buying items, selling items and negotiating prices.
SimulationIndieStrategyPixel GraphicsChoices MatterManagementSingleplayerStory RichDystopian 2D👍 1,397Eternal Swordsmith
Sep 30 · sasoriken-games
Both: Shop Keeper · Job Simulator · Resource Management
2D fantasy management simulation, pixel art. Crafting magic swords, selling to customers and managing reputation.
Shop KeeperJob SimulatorCraftingResource ManagementChoices MatterTime ManagementDialogue HeavyManagementStory RichEconomyDo Not Feed the Monkeys
Oct 23, 2018 · Fictiorama Studios
Both: Management · Choices Matter · Pixel Graphics
2D modern-day point & click simulation, pixel graphics. Observing surveillance cameras, analyzing information and interfering with subjects.
Point & ClickPolitical SimManagementDark HumorChoices MatterStrategy2DMultiple EndingsPixel GraphicsStory Rich👍 10,409Organs Please
Apr 5, 2023 · TECHHOME
Both: Choices Matter · Resource Management · Management
2D sci-fi management simulation strategy, stylized cartoonish 2D. Managing a factory, screening visitors and resource management.
Multiple EndingsPoint & ClickPolitical SimDystopian Choices MatterResource ManagementStory RichManagementStrategy2D👍 202News Tower
Nov 18, 2025 · Sparrow Night
Both: Management · Resource Management · Economy
Isometric 2D historical management tycoon game, stylized 2D illustration. Building and managing a newspaper, managing employees, making editorial decisions.
ManagementSimulationStrategySandboxIndieResource Management2DEconomyBuildingTime Management👍 4,325掌舵人 BIZ Helmsman
12 days ago · 22°N explorer studio
Both: Choices Matter · Management
2D modern-day business simulation, anime style illustration. Managing a company, making moral choices and resource management.
StrategyChoices MatterManagementSimulationStory RichMultiple Endings2D PlatformerClass-BasedPoint & ClickSatireFamily Office Simulator
Jul 28 · Vitalis Interactive
Both: Management · Economy · Resource Management
2D modern-day strategy management simulation, minimalist UI-driven. Managing real estate assets, negotiating financing and building an institution.
SimulationManagementEconomyResource ManagementCapitalismStrategySandboxChoices MatterTurn-Based StrategySingleplayerAnvil Saga
Nov 16, 2023 · Pirozhok Studio
Both: Management · Pixel Graphics · Choices Matter
Side-view 2D fantasy management RPG simulation, pixel graphics. Manage a blacksmith shop, craft merchandise and build facilities.
ManagementPixel GraphicsRPGMedievalBase BuildingSingleplayerChoices MatterSimulationCraftingColony Sim👍 1,461Another Brick in The Mall
Apr 30, 2020 · The Quadsphere
Both: Management · Shop Keeper · Economy
Top-down 2D modern-day management simulation, pixel art. Designing and building a mall, managing staff, managing finances.
ManagementSimulationAutomationBuildingShop KeeperCity BuilderEconomyColony SimBase BuildingCapitalism👍 2,341
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Big Ambitions
Aug 28 · Hovgaard Games
Both: Management · Economy · Resource Management
Isometric 3D modern-day business life simulation sandbox, stylized 3D. Building businesses, managing money and living a life.
ManagementEconomySimulationCapitalismLife SimSandboxSingleplayerResource ManagementTime ManagementInventory Management👍 14,164Yes, Your Grace
Mar 6, 2020 · Brave At Night
Both: Choices Matter · Pixel Graphics · Management
Isometric 2D fantasy kingdom management RPG, pixel graphics. Managing resources, making choices and listening to petitioners.
Choices MatterIndieMedievalPixel GraphicsRPGStory RichLGBTQ+ManagementLife SimCasual👍 12,606Death and Taxes
Feb 20, 2020 · Placeholder Gameworks
Both: Choices Matter
2D fantasy narrative-based indie simulation, watercolour graphics. Decide who lives or dies, do paperwork and make choices.
Choices MatterStory RichSimulationPoint & ClickMultiple EndingsStrategyChoose Your Own AdventurePuzzleReplay ValueCasual👍 7,868