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We filtered the 37 games similar to Despelote down to the 10 that fit the “Narrative” category. Moonbase Alpha, Yakuza and Bientôt l'été top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Despelote.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

The best narrative games like Despelote

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Despelote. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1Moonbase AlphaClosest overall match

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationThird PersonFirst Person

Steam👍 91%· 13KRAWG👍 39%· 75

Year 2010Dev Virtual Heroes · NASAPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Despelote, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and sports simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, setting space and co op, while skipping visual 3d

NASA has once again landed on the lunar surface with the goal of colonization, research, and further exploration. Shortly after the return to the Moon, NASA has established a small outpost on the south pole of the moon called Moonbase Alpha.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Despelote.

It predates Despelote by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Yakuza

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

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Year 2005Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · Sega

✓ Shared with Despelote: deep simulation, sports simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Where it drifts furthest from Despelote: visuals.

It predates Despelote by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Bientôt l'étéClosest on game mode

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerNarrativeFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 47%· 285MC62

Year 2012Dev Tale of TalesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual and setting scifi, while skipping sandbox freedom

Bientôt l’été is a videogame for two players. Two players who pretend to be lovers. They pretend to be lovers separated from each other by lightyears of deep space. They have lonely walks along the shore of a simulated ocean, thinking wistful thoughts of each other.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for Despelote.

It predates Despelote by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeLootSkill TreeIsometric

IGDB83· 7OC81· 45

Year 2017Dev Sidebar GamesOn Switch

✓ Shared with Despelote: deep simulation, sports simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Despelote: progression and visuals.

It predates Despelote by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Loom

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeThird PersonMagicFantasy

Steam👍 89%· 699

Year 1990Dev Lucasfilm GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Despelote: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Despelote.

It predates Despelote by 35 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Game mode56Visuals35

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeThird Person

Steam👍 61%· 621RAWG👍 63%· 24

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, while skipping sandbox freedom

The Graveyard is a very short computer game. You play an old lady who visits a graveyard. You walk around, sit on a bench and listen to a song. It's more like an explorable painting than an actual game. An experiment with poetry and storytelling but without words.

Where it drifts furthest from Despelote: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for Despelote.

It predates Despelote by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Always Sometimes Monsters

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeThird PersonCasualIsometric

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

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

✓ Like Despelote, 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 sandbox freedom

###Sad story Made by two developers from Canada in the RPG Maker, the game tells the story of the author who receives a note that the love of his life marries another on the other side of the country.

Where it drifts furthest from Despelote: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Despelote.

It predates Despelote by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone80Game mode56Visuals29

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrative3DStealthDark

Steam👍 92%· 30KIGDB80· 3OC76· 27

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

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

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

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Despelote.

It predates Despelote by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeFirst PersonDarkHorror

Steam👍 78%· 5.1KIGDB82· 11OC76· 81

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

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Despelote: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Despelote.

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Steam GOG Epic

#1013 Sentinels: Aegis Rim

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeTacticalSci-FiPost-Apocalyptic

IGDB84· 9OC86· 121

Year 2019Dev Vanillaware · AtlusOn PS4 · Switch

✓ Like Despelote, 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 sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Despelote: visuals.

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