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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 21 games similar to Broke Protocol down to the 16 that fit the “Simulation” category. Everything, Plantera and SuchArt: Creative Space top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Broke Protocol.

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GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox
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CozyCasualMultiplayerSolo
Year 2024Dev Cylinder Studios
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Within the “Simulation” category, the closest game to Broke Protocol is Everything — scoring 54/100 on our similarity scale. Plantera and SuchArt: Creative Space follow close behind.

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The best simulation games like Broke Protocol

16 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Broke Protocol. Each one has been evaluated across 19 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Everything
Everything
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCasualSandbox WorldOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 83%· 3.8KIGDB72· 9OC73· 50
Year 2017Dev David OReillyOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of life sandbox games: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with vibe relaxing, strong narrative focus and procedural generation, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Broke Protocol: visuals and game mode.

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Plantera
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCasualCozySandbox WorldNarrative
Steam👍 89%· 5.9KRAWG👍 30%· 53IGDB39· 3
Year 2016Dev Ratalaika GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Same family of life sandbox games: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, strong narrative focus and vibe relaxing, while skipping shooter

In Plantera you build your own garden and watch it grow with new plants, bushes, trees and animals. As you play and expand your garden you will attract helpers, round blue creatures that will help you pick up things and harvest your plants.

Where it drifts furthest from Broke Protocol: visuals and game mode.

It predates Broke Protocol by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3SuchArt: Creative Space
SuchArt: Creative Space
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloMultiplayerCasualCozySandbox WorldOpen WorldFirst Person
Steam👍 98%· 7.1KRAWG👍 62%· 26
Year 2022Dev hypetrain · HypeTrain DigitalPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are life sandbox games — sharing sandbox freedom, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: vibe relaxing, strong narrative focus and resource management, while skipping shooter

ADD FULL GAME TO YOUR WISHLISThttps://store.steampowered.com/app/1293180 About the GameWhat would you do if you were provided with your very own art studio? SuchArt: Creative Space gives you an opportunity to find that out!

Where it drifts furthest from Broke Protocol: progression and game mode.

Genre100World100Visuals76Tone67Game mode48Progression0
Sticky Business
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCasualCozySandbox WorldOpen World
Steam👍 94%· 7.4KOC78· 14
Year 2023Dev Spellgarden Games · Assemble EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are life sandbox games — sharing sandbox freedom, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe relaxing and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

CHECK THESE OUT About the GameCreate, pack and sell your own unique sticker creations! You want a collection of cat stickers? A witch-themed shop? Or add a derpy face to all of your creations? Combine dozens of elements to create your own collection and sell them to like-minded people.

Where it drifts furthest from Broke Protocol: progression and visuals.

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The Sims 3
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCozyCasualSandbox WorldNarrative
Steam👍 86%· 34KRAWG👍 83%· 784MC86
Year 2009Dev Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of life sandbox games: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, fantasy world and skill tree progression, while skipping shooter

The Sims 3 is the third part of its series. Like all Sims game, it allows the player to control the life of a person or even a whole family. ###Character creation Before the main game starts, the player has to create his or her character, called sim.

Where it drifts furthest from Broke Protocol: progression and visuals.

It predates Broke Protocol by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Scrap Mechanic
Scrap Mechanic
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlineMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 92%· 117KRAWG👍 70%· 124
Year 2016Dev Axolot GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Like Broke Protocol, it's known for sandbox freedom, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, crafting mechanics and base building, while skipping shooter

A building sandbox where the physics are the point: vehicles you assemble actually flex, tip and fall apart under load, and getting a working machine is a genuine engineering problem. Creative mode is the strong half. The survival campaign has been in early access for years and remains unfinished, with long gaps between updates.

Where it drifts furthest from Broke Protocol: progression.

It predates Broke Protocol by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7PowerWash Simulator
PowerWash Simulator
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineCasualCozySandbox WorldOpen WorldFirst Person
Steam👍 96%· 58KRAWG👍 80%· 156IGDB77· 4OC77· 54
Year 2022Dev FuturLabPlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are life sandbox games — sharing sandbox freedom, deep simulation and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, strong narrative focus and visual 3d, while skipping shooter

POWERWASH SIMULATORHunt down dirt wherever it’s hiding, respond to calls from across the world, build your own power-washing business and unlock new tools, upgrades and more – all with the soothing satisfaction of power-washing to a sparkling finish!

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals66Tone60
Supermarket Together
SandboxLife Sandbox
Co-opOnlineMultiplayerSoloCozyCasualOpen WorldSandbox WorldFirst Person
Steam👍 94%· 92KRAWG👍 45%· 20
Year 2024Dev DeadDevsTellNoLiesPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Same family of life sandbox games: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, resource management and visual 3d, while skipping shooter

Up to 16 players or go soloSplit the action with your friends: the more players in your supermarket, the more demanding customers will become. You can also choose to go solo and inflate the difficulty artificially if you are feeling hard-working.

Where it drifts furthest from Broke Protocol: progression.

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#9Supermarket Simulator
Supermarket Simulator
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloMultiplayerCozyCasualOpen WorldSandbox WorldFirst Person
Steam👍 92%· 82KRAWG👍 62%· 26
Year 2024Dev Nokta GamesPlaytime ~10hOn PC

✓ Same family of life sandbox games: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, resource management and visual 3d, while skipping shooter

ADD TO WISHLIST About the Gamehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/2530950/Rock_Star_Life_Simulator/ Step into "Supermarket Simulator", a first-person simulation where every detail of running a supermarket comes alive. Design your store, optimizing for efficiency and aesthetics.

Where it drifts furthest from Broke Protocol: progression and game mode.

Genre100World100Visuals81Tone73Game mode49Progression0
#10World of Goo
World of Goo
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCo-opCasualCozySandbox World
Steam👍 94%· 6.5KIGDB87· 4
Year 2008Dev 2D BoyOn Linux · PC · Android

✓ Both are life sandbox games — sharing sandbox freedom, deep simulation and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, strong narrative focus and visual 2d, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Broke Protocol: visuals.

It predates Broke Protocol by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone77World68Game mode55Visuals0
Among Ripples
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloMultiplayerCasualCozySandbox World
Steam👍 68%· 1.4KRAWG👍 9%· 33
Year 2015Dev Eat Create SleepPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the life sandbox games cluster, with sandbox freedom, deep simulation and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: vibe relaxing, strong narrative focus and procedural generation, while skipping shooter

In Among Ripples you are presented to a soothing and meditative experience where you can experiment at your leisure. As the caretaker of a small pond you decide which creatures should be introduced into the ecosystem, and what species will thrive.

Where it drifts furthest from Broke Protocol: visuals and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Broke Protocol.

It predates Broke Protocol by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone63World59Game mode46Visuals0
PC Building Simulator
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCozyCasualOpen WorldSandbox WorldFirst Person
Steam👍 94%· 53KIGDB65· 2OC70· 12
Year 2019Dev The Irregular CorporationOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are life sandbox games — sharing sandbox freedom, deep simulation and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, strong narrative focus and vibe relaxing, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Broke Protocol: progression and game mode.

Genre100World100Visuals72Tone60Game mode22Progression0
Tiny Glade
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCasualCozySandbox WorldFirst Person
Steam👍 97%· 24KRAWG👍 70%· 27OC73· 12
Year 2024Dev Pounce LightPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Linux

✓ Fits the life sandbox games cluster, with sandbox freedom, deep simulation and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, strong narrative focus and procedural generation, while skipping shooter

Tiny Glade is a small diorama builder where you doodle whimsical castles, cozy cottages & romantic ruins. Explore gridless building chemistry as the game adorns your glades with procedural detail. No management, combat or goals: just kick back and turn forgotten meadows into lovable dioramas.

Where it drifts furthest from Broke Protocol: game mode.

Genre100Tone62Visuals60World57Game mode16
Megaquarium
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCasualCozySandbox WorldRelaxing
Steam👍 95%· 3.7KRAWG👍 72%· 28IGDB82· 6OC76· 38
Year 2018Dev Auroch DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are life sandbox games — sharing sandbox freedom, deep simulation and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with vibe relaxing, resource management and visual isometric, while skipping shooter

From the creator of Big Pharma comes a brand new economic simulation game. Megaquarium follows in the footsteps of classic theme park management tycoon games and adds an aquatic spin!Meet your new tenantsFrom the cutest of clown fish to the deadliest of sharks.

Where it drifts furthest from Broke Protocol: progression and visuals.

Genre100World72Tone69Game mode22Progression0Visuals0
Mini Metro
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCasualSandbox WorldRelaxingHardcore
Steam👍 96%· 16KIGDB100· 1OC80· 13
Year 2015Dev Dinosaur Polo Club · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are life sandbox games — sharing sandbox freedom, deep simulation and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe relaxing and punishing difficulty, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Broke Protocol: progression and visuals.

It predates Broke Protocol by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World68Tone36Game mode22Progression0Visuals0

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