Games like The Previous Owner
by 3Cats Studio
Retail Hell and Tiny Bookshop play most like The Previous Owner. Of the 7 closest games below, most share its cozy, shop keeper and management.
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Ranked by how similar the games actually are, not by sales. Released and Price are remembered for next time.
Closest matches
Retail Hell
May 21 · LEAP Game Studios
Both: Shop Keeper · Cozy · Management
First-person 3D psychological horror job simulator. Managing store inventory, serving supernatural customers and uncovering mystery.
Shop KeeperHorrorCozyTime ManagementManagementSimulationFirst-PersonSingleplayerInventory ManagementIndie👍 577No, I'm not a Human
Sep 15, 2025 · Trioskaz
Both: Psychological Horror · Choices Matter · Multiple Endings
First-person 2D post-apocalyptic psychological horror, dark hand-drawn illustration. Interrogating guests, making choices and killing visitors.
HorrorPsychological HorrorChoices MatterIndieSingleplayerStory RichAtmosphericMultiple EndingsDarkFirst-Person👍 27,442The Last Gas Station
Apr 28 · Alawar
Both: Shop Keeper · Cozy · Management
Side-view 2D modern-day cozy management simulation, colorful pixel graphics. Managing a gas station, running a store and investigating mysteries.
Shop KeeperCozyManagementPixel GraphicsMysteryColorfulInvestigationCuteTrading2D👍 1,341Lake
Sep 1, 2021 · Gamious
Both: Cozy · Female Protagonist · Multiple Endings
Third-person 3D modern-day walking simulator, story rich, stylized 3D animation. Driving, talking to characters and making choices.
RelaxingStory RichWalking SimulatorCozyFemale ProtagonistChoose Your Own AdventureOpen WorldMultiple EndingsChoices Matter1980s👍 4,494
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Oct 13, 2023 · Kit9 Studio
Both: Multiple Endings · Psychological Horror · Choices Matter
Top-down 2D psychological horror visual novel, hand-drawn. Walk around, talk and solve puzzles.
PsychologicalDark ComedyStory RichMultiple EndingsVisual NovelPsychological HorrorChoices MatterSingleplayerHand-drawnDark👍 36,717ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs
Aug 6 · Mandragora
Both: Cozy · Management · Shop Keeper
First-person 3D modern-day narrative shop management simulator, stylized anime-inspired. Repairing electronics, managing a shop and interacting with customers.
Job SimulatorCozyManagementEconomySingleplayerIndieBuildingRelaxingShop KeeperSimulation👍 9,430Life is Strange Remastered
Feb 1, 2022 · Deck Nine
Both: Choices Matter · Female Protagonist · Multiple Endings
Third-person 3D modern-day adventure, mystery, enhanced cinematic visuals. Rewind time, investigating mysteries and making choices.
Choices MatterStory RichFemale ProtagonistMultiple EndingsLGBTQ+EmotionalRomanceThird PersonMysteryAdventure👍 9,220Animaly Bar: NO HUMANITY!
Sep 13 · Domnaier
Both: Shop Keeper · Psychological Horror · Choices Matter
First-person 3D fantasy psychological horror simulation, dark retro 3D. Running a bar, identifying humans and defending against invasions.
SimulationHorrorShop KeeperPsychological HorrorInvestigationChoices MatterSurvival HorrorConspiracyMysteryRetro👍 185Scarlet Hollow
Jun 11, 2021 · Black Tabby Games
Both: Choices Matter · Psychological Horror · Multiple Endings
2D horror-mystery visual novel, hand-drawn, traditionally inked. Investigating mysteries, making choices and role-playing.
Early AccessChoices MatterVisual NovelHorrorPsychological HorrorStory RichDating SimMultiple EndingsInteractive FictionSupernatural👍 4,877Life is Strange: Double Exposure
Oct 29, 2024 · Deck Nine Games
Both: Choices Matter · Female Protagonist · Mystery
Third-person 3D modern-day supernatural murder mystery adventure, realistic 3D. Solve murder mystery, traverse parallel timelines and make choices.
Choices MatterLGBTQ+Female ProtagonistStory RichChoose Your Own AdventureRomanceThird PersonMysteryEmotionalAction👍 7,856Stuck in the Present
Sep 19, 2025 · Dusk Wave Arts LLC
Both: Psychological Horror · Multiple Endings · Choices Matter
Third-person 3D modern-day psychological horror interactive fiction, stylized 3D illustration. Deciphering memories, interacting with objects and making choices.
Psychological HorrorInteractive FictionChoose Your Own AdventureMultiple EndingsEscape RoomChoices MatterStory RichAdventureFemale ProtagonistWalking SimulatorThe Doll Shop
13 days ago · Atelier Sentô
Both: Mystery · Multiple Endings · Psychological Horror
Top-down 2D historical adventure visual novel, hand-drawn comic style. Repairing dolls, exploring village and making choices.
HorrorHand-drawnStory RichEmotionalAtmosphericMysteryMultiple EndingsPsychological HorrorChoices MatterExplorationCup and Counter: Coffee Shop Simulator
Jul 20 · Little Big Byte
Both: Shop Keeper · Management
First-person 3D modern-day coffee shop management simulation, stylized 3D. Crafting drinks, managing employees and running a business.
Shop KeeperCraftingEconomyManagementFirst-Person3DRelaxingCookingControllerCasual👍 114