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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 25 games similar to Deskworm down to the 6 that fit the “Xbox” category. This Is the Police, Do Not Feed the Monkeys and Observation top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Deskworm.

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim
Tags
NarrativeSolo
Year 2022Dev Dapper Stone Games

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Deskworm is This Is the Police — scoring 66/100 on our similarity scale. Do Not Feed the Monkeys and Observation follow close behind.

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The best games like Deskworm on Xbox

6 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Deskworm. Each one has been evaluated across 3 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
This Is the Police
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativeDarkManagementIsometric
Steam👍 82%· 11KIGDB61· 14OC64· 58
Year 2016Dev Weappy Studio · EuroVideo MedienOn PS4 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, visual novel storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

Genre100Game mode100Tone73
Do Not Feed the Monkeys
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativeDarkManagement2D
Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB75· 1OC77· 21
Year 2018Dev Fictiorama Studios · BadLand PublishingOn PS4 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

Genre100Game mode100Tone70
Observation
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorSci-Fi
Steam👍 78%· 5.1KIGDB82· 11OC76· 81
Year 2019Dev No Code · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and horror tension

Genre100Game mode100Tone62
911 Operator
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativeTacticalCasualDark
Steam👍 89%· 19KIGDB76· 1OC57· 14
Year 2017Dev Jutsu Games · SONKAOn PS4 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical

Where it drifts furthest from Deskworm: tone.

Genre100Game mode100Tone38
Gnomes Garden
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativeCasualFantasyHorror
Steam👍 88%· 326
Year 2015Dev 8Floor · 8Floor GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and horror tension

A wonderful garden had always brought joy to all the people of the kingdom and all the residents of the castle. But a dry summer withered the king’s beloved garden and the surrounding gardens of the kingdom alike. The ruler has fallen ill and the kingdom is in danger.

Where it drifts furthest from Deskworm: tone.

Genre100Game mode100Tone38
SEGA Bass Fishing
SimulationJob Sim
SoloFirst PersonThird Person
Steam👍 89%· 1.1KRAWG👍 40%· 36IGDB67· 2
Year 2008Dev SEGAPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation, visual first person and visual third person, while skipping strong narrative focus

Explore the exciting sport of Bass fishing! Based on the Dreamcast hit, motor out to eight different fishing locations to catch the biggest and baddest Bass possible! Choose between fourteen different lures, and compete in four tournaments.

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

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