10 Narrative games like Cultist Simulator that you should try

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We filtered the 25 games similar to Cultist Simulator down to the 10 that fit the “Narrative” category. This Is the Police, Beholder and Do Not Feed the Monkeys top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Cultist Simulator.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

The best narrative games like Cultist Simulator

10 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Cultist Simulator. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1This Is the Police

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SoloNarrativeDarkManagementIsometric

Steam👍 82%· 11KIGDB61· 14OC64· 58

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

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

≠ Stands apart with visual novel storytelling, while skipping deep RPG systems

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SoloNarrativeDarkStealth2D

Steam👍 92%· 30KIGDB80· 3OC76· 27

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

✓ If you enjoyed Cultist Simulator, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, stealth mechanics and visual 2d, while skipping card game strategy

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#3Do Not Feed the Monkeys

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SoloNarrativeDarkManagement2D

Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB75· 1OC77· 21

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

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

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

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeDarkCasualHardcore

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

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and punishing difficulty, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#5Papers, Please - The Short Film

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SoloNarrativeDarkCasualHardcore

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

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

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe casual and punishing difficulty, while skipping deep RPG systems

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorSci-Fi

Steam👍 78%· 5.1KIGDB82· 11OC76· 81

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

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, horror tension and setting scifi, while skipping deep RPG systems

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeThird Person

Steam👍 61%· 621RAWG👍 63%· 24

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

✓ If you enjoyed Cultist Simulator, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#8Always Sometimes Monsters

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SoloNarrativeIsometricCasualThird Person

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

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

✓ Like Cultist Simulator, it's known for deep simulation, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, visual third person and visual pixel, while skipping card game strategy

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeIsometricLootSkill Tree

IGDB83· 7OC81· 45

Year 2017Dev Sidebar GamesOn Switch

✓ Shared with Cultist Simulator: deep simulation, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping card game strategy

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#10There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension

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SoloNarrativeMeleeCasualPixel Art

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed Cultist Simulator, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, vibe casual and melee combat, while skipping card game strategy

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