7 Dark 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 7 that fit the “Dark” category. Observation, Beholder and This Is the Police top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Do Not Feed the Monkeys.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

The best dark games like Do Not Feed the Monkeys

7 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

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeDarkManagementIsometric

Steam👍 82%· 11KIGDB61· 14OC64· 58

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

✓ Shared with Do Not Feed the Monkeys: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with visual novel storytelling and visual isometric, while skipping puzzle design

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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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#5Papers, 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

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeDarkManagementProcedural

Steam👍 80%· 14KIGDB85· 2OC78· 22

Year 2018Dev Weather FactoryOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Like Do Not Feed the Monkeys, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, card game strategy and turn-based strategy, while skipping puzzle design

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeDarkManagement2D

Steam👍 89%· 19KIGDB76· 1OC57· 14

Year 2017Dev Jutsu Games · SONKAOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ If you enjoyed Do Not Feed the Monkeys, expect deep simulation, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, combat tactical and setting modern, while skipping puzzle design

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