9 Puzzle games like Do Not Feed the Monkeys that you should try

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We filtered the 29 games similar to Do Not Feed the Monkeys down to the 9 that fit the “Puzzle” category. Observation, Beholder and Papers, Please top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Do Not Feed the Monkeys.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

The best puzzle games like Do Not Feed the Monkeys

9 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Do Not Feed the Monkeys. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

#1Observation

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SoloNarrativeDarkFirst PersonHorror

Steam👍 78%· 5.1KIGDB82· 11OC76· 81

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

✓ If you enjoyed Do Not Feed the Monkeys, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, horror setting and setting scifi, while skipping resource management

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SoloNarrativeDark2DStealth

Steam👍 92%· 30KIGDB80· 3OC76· 27

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

✓ If you enjoyed Do Not Feed the Monkeys, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, stealth mechanics and visual 3d, while skipping resource management

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SoloNarrativeDarkFirst PersonPixel Art2D

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed Do Not Feed the Monkeys, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual and punishing difficulty, while skipping resource management

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#4Papers, Please - The Short Film

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SoloNarrativeDarkFirst PersonPixel Art2D

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

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

✓ Like Do Not Feed the Monkeys, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual and punishing difficulty, while skipping resource management

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#5Loom

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SoloNarrativePixel ArtMagicFantasy

Steam👍 89%· 699

Year 1990Dev Lucasfilm GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Like Do Not Feed the Monkeys, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: combat magic, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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Steam GOG

#6There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension

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SoloNarrativePixel Art2DMelee

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed Do Not Feed the Monkeys, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, vibe casual and melee combat, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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SoloNarrativeManagement2DCasual

Steam👍 88%· 326

Year 2015Dev 8Floor · 8Floor GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Do Not Feed the Monkeys, it's known for deep simulation, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#8Uplink

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SoloNarrative2DProceduralOpen World

Steam👍 91%· 2.4KRAWG👍 56%· 145MC75IGDB70· 1

Year 2001Dev Introversion SoftwarePlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Do Not Feed the Monkeys, expect deep simulation, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, procedural generation and open world exploration, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#9Mario Paint

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloFirst Person

Year 1992Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, puzzle design and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

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