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Looking for games like Copycat? We analyzed its gameplay DNA — deep simulation, strong narrative focus and horror setting — against over 6,700 titles. These 25 alternatives are ranked by real similarity, not marketing tags. Golf Story leads with 95/100, followed by the rest of the list.

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NarrativeSolo
Year 2024Dev Spoonful of Wonder

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The closest game to Copycat is Golf Story — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension and Yakuza follow close behind.

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Games like Copycat

25 similar games foundUpdated June 2026
Golf Story
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativeSkill TreeLootIsometric
IGDB83· 7OC81· 45
Year 2017Dev Sidebar GamesOn Switch

✓ Shared with Copycat: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation, deep RPG systems and loot and gear systems, while skipping horror tension

There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativeMeleeCasualPixel Art
Steam👍 98%· 25KRAWG👍 90%· 143MC88OC88· 18
Year 2020Dev Draw Me A PixelPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ If you enjoyed Copycat, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, deep RPG systems and vibe casual, while skipping horror tension

Yakuza
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativeExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
IGDB77· 3
Year 2005Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · Sega

✓ Shared with Copycat: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat, while skipping horror tension

Papers, Please
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativeFirst PersonDarkCasual
Steam👍 97%· 79KRAWG👍 91%· 1.8KMC85IGDB82· 5
Year 2013Dev Lucas Pope · 3909Playtime ~4hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ If you enjoyed Copycat, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and vibe casual, while skipping horror tension

Papers, Please - The Short Film
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativeFirst PersonDarkCasual
Steam👍 97%· 79KRAWG👍 91%· 1.8KMC85IGDB82· 5
Year 2013Dev Lucas Pope · 3909Playtime ~4hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Like Copycat, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and vibe casual, while skipping horror tension

Beholder
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrative3DStealthDark
Steam👍 92%· 30KIGDB80· 3OC76· 27
Year 2016Dev Warm Lamp Games · Alawar EntertainmentOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Copycat, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, deep RPG systems and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping horror tension

Do Not Feed the Monkeys
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativeFirst PersonDarkManagement
Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB75· 1OC77· 21
Year 2018Dev Fictiorama Studios · BadLand PublishingOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Like Copycat, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and resource management, while skipping horror tension

Loom
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativeThird PersonMagicFantasy
Steam👍 89%· 699
Year 1990Dev Lucasfilm GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Like Copycat, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping horror tension

Hunting Unlimited 2010
SimulationJob Sim
Solo
Steam👍 85%· 376
Year 2009Playtime ~1hOn PC

✓ Shared with Copycat: deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation, while skipping adventure storytelling

The Graveyard
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativeThird Person
Steam👍 61%· 621RAWG👍 63%· 24
Year 2009Dev Tale of TalesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Android · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Copycat, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, while skipping horror tension

13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativeTacticalSci-FiPost-Apocalyptic
IGDB84· 9OC86· 121
Year 2019Dev Vanillaware · AtlusOn PS4 · Switch

✓ Like Copycat, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings combat tactical, setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping horror tension

Always Sometimes Monsters
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativeThird PersonCasualIsometric
Steam👍 75%· 2.4KRAWG👍 26%· 76MC73IGDB81· 5OC73· 30
Year 2014Dev Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Like Copycat, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, vibe casual and visual isometric, while skipping horror tension

New Pokémon Snap
SimulationJob Sim
SoloFirst PersonFantasySci-Fi
IGDB81· 12
Year 2021Dev Bandai Namco Studios · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Shared with Copycat: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping horror tension

This Is the Police
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativeDarkManagementIsometric
Steam👍 82%· 11KIGDB61· 14OC64· 58
Year 2016Dev Weappy Studio · EuroVideo MedienOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Shared with Copycat: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with visual novel storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and resource management, while skipping horror tension

Observation
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativeHorrorFirst PersonDark
Steam👍 78%· 5.1KIGDB82· 11OC76· 81
Year 2019Dev No Code · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Copycat, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and horror tension

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting scifi, while skipping exploration and discovery

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Copycat?
The closest game to Copycat is Golf Story, scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. They share 5 gameplay attributes, including deep simulation, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Copycat?
The three closest games to Copycat are: 1. Golf Story (95/100, 5 shared attributes) 2. There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension (93/100, 4 shared attributes) 3. Yakuza (96/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Copycat's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 25 candidates across 11 dimensions.
Is There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension similar to Copycat?
Yes, very much so — There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension scores 93/100 similarity to Copycat. They share 4 attributes, including deep simulation and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Simulation games are similar to Copycat?
The best Simulation games similar to Copycat are Golf Story, There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension, Yakuza and Papers, Please. All share the Simulation genre alongside other key Copycat attributes like deep simulation, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Copycat calculated?
We compare Copycat against every game in our catalog using 11 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Copycat experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.