10 Puzzle games like Closer the Distance that you should try

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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 25 games similar to Closer the Distance down to the 10 that fit the “Puzzle” category. Monster Loves You!, Strange Horticulture and Unpacking top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Closer the Distance.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreLife Sim

The best puzzle games like Closer the Distance

10 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Closer the Distance. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

#1Monster Loves You!Closest overall match

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GenreSimulationSubgenreLife Sim

SoloCasualNarrativeCozySci-Fi

Steam👍 78%· 1.2KRAWG👍 36%· 45

Year 2013Dev Radial GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Fits the life sims cluster, with deep simulation, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling and setting scifi, while skipping vibe relaxing

Live the life of a Monster, from birth to elderhood and beyond, making decisions that affect the world of Monsters and Humans. You live in the village of Omen, and your favorite snack is the fingers of small children.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Closer the Distance.

It predates Closer the Distance by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Strange Horticulture

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GenreSimulationSubgenreLife Sim

SoloNarrativeRelaxingDarkExploration

Steam👍 95%· 15KIGDB90· 1OC84· 16

Year 2022Dev Bad Viking · Iceberg InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Fits the life sims cluster, with deep simulation, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, exploration and discovery and visual 2d, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Closer the Distance: visuals.

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#3UnpackingClosest on tone

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GenreSimulationSubgenreLife Sim

SoloRelaxingCozyCasualNarrativeIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 40KIGDB93· 2OC82· 63

Year 2021Dev Witch Beam · Humble GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the life sims cluster, with deep simulation, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with visual pixel and visual 2d, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#4AdVenture Capitalist

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GenreSimulationSubgenreLife Sim

SoloCasualRelaxingNarrativeManagement

Steam👍 88%· 60KRAWG👍 28%· 469IGDB70· 1

Year 2015Dev KongregatePlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Both are life sims — sharing deep simulation, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: resource management, skill tree progression and visual 2d, while skipping deep RPG systems

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Where it drifts furthest from Closer the Distance: visuals.

It predates Closer the Distance by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreLife Sim

SoloCozyCasualIsometric2D

Steam👍 97%· 226RAWG👍 81%· 25

Year 2009Dev Alawar EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Fits the life sims cluster, with deep simulation, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings visual 2d, while skipping deep RPG systems

Slip into a pair of overalls and try your hand at running a farm! From tending to the fields where your cows graze to gathering eggs for sale at the town market, Farm Frenzy is as stimulating as the real thing-- only you won't have to experience the nasty smells!

It predates Closer the Distance by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreLife Sim

SoloCasualRelaxingProceduralFantasy

Steam👍 88%· 16KRAWG👍 44%· 122

Year 2014Dev David O'Reilly · Double Fine ProductionsPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are life sims — sharing deep simulation, puzzle design and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: procedural generation, fantasy world and setting space, while skipping adventure storytelling

Mountain is a mountain simulation application which was intentionally made as an anti-game. It features very little gameplay and only a semblance of interactivity. ###Gameplay At the beginning of a new game, the player must undertake a quiz.

Where it drifts furthest from Closer the Distance: visuals.

It predates Closer the Distance by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Secret of the Magic Crystals

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GenreSimulationSubgenreFarming Sim

SoloCasualCozyNarrativeMelee

Steam👍 82%· 1.7K

Year 2010Dev Artery GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Closer the Distance: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping deep RPG systems

In this game you manage a horse-breeding farm set in a fantasy surrounding. The game enables you to breed legendary horses such as Pegasus, Unicorn, Fire-steed, Ice-steed and Demon-steed. You can buy over 700 objects during the game.

Where it drifts furthest from Closer the Distance: visuals.

It predates Closer the Distance by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8Farm Frenzy 2Closest on visuals

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GenreSimulationSubgenreLife Sim

SoloCozyCasualIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 231RAWG👍 77%· 26

Year 2010Dev Alawar EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, puzzle design and cozy, relaxing feel.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

There's nothing wrong with indulging in a little "fowl play" when it's Farm Frenzy 2, the all-new sequel to the smash hit of 2007! The fun never stops as you grow grass, feed chickens, collect eggs and take your produce to market.

It predates Closer the Distance by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreLife Sim

SoloCasualCozy

Steam👍 66%· 125

Year 2008Dev MumboJumboPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, puzzle design and vibe casual.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

Have a down-home good time at Little Farm, where you'll use your puzzle-solving and matching skills to help The Normans adjust to farm life and grow truck-loads of vegetables! The Normans left the city to retreat to Uncle Nate's farm—but this isn't a farm of leisure!

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Closer the Distance.

It predates Closer the Distance by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Flora's Fruit Farm

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GenreSimulationSubgenreLife Sim

SoloCozyCasual

Steam👍 53%· 177

Year 2009Dev Honeyslug · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, puzzle design and cozy, relaxing feel.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

Clementine Valley used to be the place to be! It was world renowned for its fantastic fruit trees lovingly tended to by Old Jim. Unfortunately Jim has lost the energy to grow enough fruit to keep the locals happy, let alone attract the tourists Clementine Valley used to have.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Closer the Distance.

It predates Closer the Distance by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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