Comparison guide
Games like ShantyTown: similar indie games to play next
ShantyTown 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 ShantyTown fans
Picked by shared tags, review scores, short verdicts, and editorial fit. The list is curated rather than a purely automatic sort.
8.7Town to City
Cozy, grid‑free city builder — creative, relaxing, slightly buggy.
Sep 16, 2025
If you liked ShantyTown, Town to City delivers familiar casual, city builder and cozy for a seamless next pick. We scored it 8.7/10.
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8.7ISLANDERS: New Shores
Relaxing, strategic island city-builder with bite.
Jul 10, 2025
ISLANDERS: New Shores leans into casual, indie and puzzle, hitting the same notes that make ShantyTown click. We scored it 8.7/10.
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8.6Strange Antiquities
Cozy occult deduction with satisfying puzzles.
Sep 17, 2025
Shared strengths in casual, cozy and indie make Strange Antiquities an easy follow-up to ShantyTown. We scored it 8.6/10.
