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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 27 games similar to Campus Life down to the 19 that fit the “PC” category. Always Sometimes Monsters, The Graveyard and Loom top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Campus Life.

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Within the “PC” category, the closest game to Campus Life is Always Sometimes Monsters — scoring 73/100 on our similarity scale. The Graveyard and Loom follow close behind.

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The best games like Campus Life on PC

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Campus Life. Each one has been evaluated across 5 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.

#1Always Sometimes MonstersClosest overall match

73

Always Sometimes Monsters

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeIsometricThird PersonCasual

Steam👍 75%· 2.4KRAWG👍 26%· 76MC73IGDB81· 5OC73· 30

Year 2014Dev Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Like Campus Life, it's known for deep simulation, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

###Sad story Made by two developers from Canada in the RPG Maker, the game tells the story of the author who receives a note that the love of his life marries another on the other side of the country.

It predates Campus Life by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals82Tone76

#2The GraveyardClosest on tone

71

The Graveyard

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeThird Person

Steam👍 61%· 621RAWG👍 63%· 24

Year 2009Dev Tale of TalesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Android · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Campus Life, expect deep simulation, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling and roguelike runs, while skipping visual isometric

The Graveyard is a very short computer game. You play an old lady who visits a graveyard. You walk around, sit on a bench and listen to a song. It's more like an explorable painting than an actual game. An experiment with poetry and storytelling but without words.

It predates Campus Life by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals62

71

Loom

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeThird PersonMagicFantasy

Steam👍 89%· 699

Year 1990Dev Lucasfilm GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Like Campus Life, it's known for deep simulation, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and combat magic, while skipping visual isometric

Where it drifts furthest from Campus Life: visuals.

It predates Campus Life by 35 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals47

#4This Is the Police

69

This Is the Police

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeIsometricDarkManagement

Steam👍 82%· 11KIGDB61· 14OC64· 58

Year 2016Dev Weappy Studio · EuroVideo MedienOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Shared with Campus Life: deep simulation, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, visual novel storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping visual third person

It predates Campus Life by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone72Visuals71

#5Cultist Simulator

68

Cultist Simulator

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeIsometricDarkProcedural

Steam👍 80%· 14KIGDB85· 2OC78· 22

Year 2018Dev Weather FactoryOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Like Campus Life, it's known for deep simulation, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, card game strategy and turn-based strategy, while skipping visual third person

Genre100Game mode100Visuals71Tone58

67

Uplink

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeProceduralOpen WorldSci-Fi

Steam👍 91%· 2.4KRAWG👍 56%· 145MC75IGDB70· 1

Year 2001Dev Introversion SoftwarePlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Campus Life, expect deep simulation, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping visual isometric

You play an Uplink Agent who makes a living by performing jobs for major corporations. Your tasks involve hacking into rival computer systems, stealing research data, sabotaging other companies, laundering money, erasing evidence, or framing innocent people. You use the money you earn to upgrade your computer systems, and to buy new software and tools.

Where it drifts furthest from Campus Life: visuals.

It predates Campus Life by 24 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals0

67

911 Operator

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeIsometricTacticalCasual

Steam👍 89%· 19KIGDB76· 1OC57· 14

Year 2017Dev Jutsu Games · SONKAOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ If you enjoyed Campus Life, expect deep simulation, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical, while skipping visual third person

Where it drifts furthest from Campus Life: tone.

It predates Campus Life by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals65Tone37

Steam Epic Xbox

#8Do Not Feed the Monkeys

65

Do Not Feed the Monkeys

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeDarkManagement2D

Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB75· 1OC77· 21

Year 2018Dev Fictiorama Studios · BadLand PublishingOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Like Campus Life, it's known for deep simulation, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping visual isometric

Where it drifts furthest from Campus Life: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone69Visuals0

65

Observation

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorSci-Fi

Steam👍 78%· 5.1KIGDB82· 11OC76· 81

Year 2019Dev No Code · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Campus Life, expect deep simulation, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and horror tension, while skipping visual isometric

Where it drifts furthest from Campus Life: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone61Visuals0

64

Beholder

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeStealthDark2D

Steam👍 92%· 30KIGDB80· 3OC76· 27

Year 2016Dev Warm Lamp Games · Alawar EntertainmentOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Campus Life, expect deep simulation, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, puzzle design and deep RPG systems, while skipping visual isometric

Where it drifts furthest from Campus Life: visuals.

It predates Campus Life by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone60Visuals0

#11There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension

64

There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeMeleeCasualPixel Art

Steam👍 98%· 25KRAWG👍 90%· 143MC88OC88· 18

Year 2020Dev Draw Me A PixelPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ If you enjoyed Campus Life, expect deep simulation, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and deep RPG systems, while skipping visual isometric

"There is no game: Wrong dimension" is a Point&Click comedy adventure (and Point&Click only!) that will take you on a journey you never asked to go on, through silly and unexpected video game universes. Will you be able to play along with the "Game" to find your way home? We sincerely think NOT.

Where it drifts furthest from Campus Life: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone54Visuals0

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#12Papers, Please

64

Papers, Please

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeDarkCasualHardcore

Steam👍 97%· 79KRAWG👍 91%· 1.8KMC85IGDB82· 5

Year 2013Dev Lucas Pope · 3909Playtime ~4hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ If you enjoyed Campus Life, expect deep simulation, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping visual isometric

The creator of the game often travelled through Asia and made the observation that the work of an immigration officer checking documents for entry is simultaneously very monotonous and very responsible.

Where it drifts furthest from Campus Life: visuals.

It predates Campus Life by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone50Visuals0

#13Papers, Please - The Short Film

64

Papers, Please - The Short Film

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeDarkCasualHardcore

Steam👍 97%· 79KRAWG👍 91%· 1.8KMC85IGDB82· 5

Year 2013Dev Lucas Pope · 3909Playtime ~4hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Like Campus Life, it's known for deep simulation, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping visual isometric

The creator of the game often travelled through Asia and made the observation that the work of an immigration officer checking documents for entry is simultaneously very monotonous and very responsible.

Where it drifts furthest from Campus Life: visuals.

It predates Campus Life by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone50Visuals0

#14The Sims Medieval

61

The Sims Medieval

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloIsometricFantasyHistoricalMedieval

IGDB75· 3

Year 2011Dev The Sims Studio · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Campus Life: deep simulation, single-player focus and visual isometric

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping strong narrative focus

It predates Campus Life by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals71

#15Port Royale 2

61

Port Royale 2

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloIsometricHistoricalManagementsocial-trading

Steam👍 71%· 688RAWG👍 78%· 23MC75

Year 2004Dev ASCARON Entertainment · Strategy FirstPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Campus Life, expect deep simulation, single-player focus and visual isometric

≠ Its own twist: historical setting, resource management and social trading, while skipping strong narrative focus

The Caribbean in the 17th Century - Trade with over 60 towns, create your own production facilities, expand your trading empire and influence the development of the New World. As pirates and military fleets threaten your trade convoys, you'll need escort ships.

It predates Campus Life by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals71

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