11 Narrative games like Crime Scene Cleaner that you should try

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We filtered the 28 games similar to Crime Scene Cleaner down to the 11 that fit the “Narrative” category. Lake, Strange Horticulture and Unpacking top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Crime Scene Cleaner.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreLife Sim

The best narrative games like Crime Scene Cleaner

11 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Crime Scene Cleaner. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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.

#1Lake

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GenreSimulationSubgenreLife Sim

SoloRelaxingNarrativeCozyDarkExploration

Steam👍 87%· 5.7KIGDB67· 3OC68· 50

Year 2021Dev GamiousOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the life sims cluster, with deep simulation, adventure storytelling and vibe relaxing

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, open world exploration and visual third person, while skipping melee combat

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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, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, deep RPG systems and visual 2d, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

GenreSimulationSubgenreLife Sim

SoloRelaxingCozyNarrativeCasual

Steam👍 93%· 40KIGDB93· 2OC82· 63

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

✓ Fits the life sims cluster, with deep simulation, adventure storytelling and vibe relaxing

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe casual and visual isometric, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#4TCG Card Shop Simulator

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GenreSimulationSubgenreLife Sim

SoloNarrativeCozyRelaxingFirst Person

Steam👍 97%· 47K

Year 2024Dev OPNeon GamesPlaytime ~9hOn PC

✓ Fits the life sims cluster, with deep simulation, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, vibe casual and open world exploration, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreSimulationSubgenreLife Sim

SoloNarrativeCozyCasualSci-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 strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, puzzle design and visual novel storytelling, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#6Reigns

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GenreSimulationSubgenreLife Sim

SoloNarrativeCozyCasualMedieval

Steam👍 87%· 8.1KIGDB75· 4OC78· 22

Year 2016Dev Nerial · Devolver DigitalOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Same family of life sims: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, deep RPG systems and vibe casual, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#7AdVenture Capitalist

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GenreSimulationSubgenreLife Sim

SoloRelaxingNarrativeCasualManagement

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

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

✓ Both are life sims — sharing deep simulation, adventure storytelling and vibe relaxing

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, vibe casual and resource management, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloStealthNarrativeDark2D

Steam👍 92%· 30KIGDB80· 3OC76· 27

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

✓ If you enjoyed Crime Scene Cleaner, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, deep RPG systems and visual 2d, while skipping vibe relaxing

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMeleeNarrativeDark

Steam👍 97%· 361OC81· 10

Year 2021Dev Lo-Fi PeoplePlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Shared with Crime Scene Cleaner: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings racing gameplay, while skipping vibe relaxing

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloRelaxingNarrativeExplorationSandbox World

Steam👍 94%· 518

Year 2020Dev Active GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Like Crime Scene Cleaner, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and vibe relaxing

≠ Where it differs: brings racing gameplay, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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Steam

#11Observation

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeDarkFirst PersonHorror

Steam👍 78%· 5.1KIGDB82· 11OC76· 81

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

✓ If you enjoyed Crime Scene Cleaner, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, horror tension and horror setting, while skipping vibe relaxing

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