Comparison guide
Games like News Tower: similar indie games to play next
News Tower works because fast decisions, readable runs, and meaningful progression all click together. This guide starts from those signals and links you directly to our full reviews.
Why these games fit News Tower fans
Picked by shared tags, review scores, short verdicts, and editorial fit. The list is curated rather than a purely automatic sort.
8.6Tavern Keeper 🍻
Cozy tavern sim with wild emergent chaos and deep decorating.
Nov 3, 2025
If you liked News Tower, Tavern Keeper 🍻 delivers familiar cozy, indie and management for a seamless next pick. We scored it 8.6/10.
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8.7Town to City
Cozy, grid‑free city builder — creative, relaxing, slightly buggy.
Sep 16, 2025
Town to City leans into cozy, indie and management, hitting the same notes that make News Tower click. We scored it 8.7/10.
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8.2Tiny Bookshop
Cozy, low‑stress bookshop sim with real books and charming characters.
Aug 7, 2025
Shared strengths in cozy, indie and management make Tiny Bookshop an easy follow-up to News Tower. We scored it 8.2/10.
