7 Simulation games like Domestic Dog that you should try

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We filtered the 38 games similar to Domestic Dog down to the 7 that fit the “Simulation” category. FTL: Faster Than Light, Unclaimed World and Deliver Us the Moon top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Domestic Dog.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

The best simulation games like Domestic Dog

7 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Domestic Dog. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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.

#1FTL: Faster Than Light

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloProceduralTacticalHardcoreSpace

Steam👍 95%· 78KRAWG👍 88%· 964MC84IGDB91· 2

Year 2012Dev Subset GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, roguelike runs and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, punishing difficulty and combat tactical, while skipping vibe casual

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 51%· 215

Year 2016Dev Refactored Games OÜPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi and visual isometric, while skipping roguelike runs

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#3Deliver Us the Moon

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativeExplorationMeleeSci-Fi

Steam👍 88%· 9.2KIGDB78· 5OC74· 67

Year 2019Dev KeokeN Interactive · Wired ProductionsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and melee combat, while skipping roguelike runs

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativeSci-FiIsometricThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 17KIGDB87· 5OC86· 115

Year 2025Dev 11 bit studiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, setting scifi and visual isometric, while skipping roguelike runs

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationSandbox World

Steam👍 89%· 122KRAWG👍 78%· 881MC76IGDB82· 5OC77· 53

Year 2014Dev Hinterland StudioPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping roguelike runs

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#6Raft

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloOpen WorldExplorationMultiplayerCo-op

Steam👍 93%· 372KRAWG👍 77%· 448IGDB80· 1

Year 2022Dev Redbeet Interactive · Axolot GamesPlaytime ~8hOn PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, deep simulation and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping roguelike runs

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#7flOw

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMultiplayerCo-opIsometric

IGDB75· 5

Year 2006Dev ThatGameCompanyOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping roguelike runs

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