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Emily is Away is hard to replace: few games combine deep simulation, strong narrative focus and single-player focus in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 8 gameplay attributes and found 36 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. South Scrimshaw, Part One, planetarian HD and Mission: It's Complicated lead the list, with South Scrimshaw, Part One reaching a 96/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Emily is Away special.

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GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel
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NarrativeCasualSolo
Year 2015Dev Kyle Seeley

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The closest game to Emily is Away is South Scrimshaw, Part One — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. planetarian HD and Mission: It's Complicated follow close behind.

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South Scrimshaw, Part One
CasualVisual Novel
SoloCasualNarrativeLinearSci-Fi
Steam👍 99%· 1.6K
Year 2023Dev Nathan O. MarshOn PC · Linux

✓ Shared with Emily is Away: visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: linear, story-driven structure, setting scifi and visual 2d, while skipping deep simulation

95
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planetarian HD
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeCasualCozyAnime
Steam👍 99%· 3.3K
Year 2017Dev VisualArts/Key · VisualArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Emily is Away, expect visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, setting anime and setting scifi, while skipping visual pixel

Mission: It's Complicated
CasualVisual Novel
SoloCasualNarrativeFree to PlayMelee
Steam👍 93%· 230
Year 2020Dev Schell GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Emily is Away, expect visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, melee combat and combat tactical, while skipping deep simulation

Emily Is Away Too
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeCasualPixel ArtHorror
Steam👍 93%· 6.2KIGDB81· 2
Year 2017Dev Kyle SeeleyOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Emily is Away: deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, horror tension and horror setting, while skipping free to play

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeAnime2DFirst Person
Steam👍 98%· 43K
Year 2013Dev CapcomOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Like Emily is Away, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, setting anime and visual 2d, while skipping deep simulation

NEKO-NIN exHeart +PLUS Saiha
CasualVisual Novel
SoloCasualNarrativeMeleeCozy
Steam👍 92%· 213
Year 2017Dev Whirlpool · Sekai ProjectPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Like Emily is Away, it's known for deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, melee combat and setting anime, while skipping adventure storytelling

96
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CLANNAD
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeCasualCozyAnime
Steam👍 98%· 11KRAWG👍 85%· 53MC83
Year 2015Dev VisualArts/Key · Sekai ProjectPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ Like Emily is Away, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel and setting anime, while skipping deep simulation

NEKO-NIN exHeart +PLUS Nachi
CasualVisual Novel
SoloCasualNarrativeMeleeCozy
Steam👍 94%· 271
Year 2017Dev Whirlpool · Sekai ProjectPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Like Emily is Away, it's known for visual novel storytelling, deep simulation and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, melee combat and setting anime, while skipping adventure storytelling

96
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Venba
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeCasualCraftingExploration
Steam👍 92%· 3.5KIGDB87· 3OC81· 56
Year 2023Dev Visai GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ If you enjoyed Emily is Away, expect visual novel storytelling, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, crafting mechanics and exploration and discovery, while skipping visual pixel

96
iRank87
Her Story
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeCasualOpen WorldHorror
Steam👍 89%· 10KIGDB85· 6OC85· 48
Year 2015Dev Sam BarlowOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Shared with Emily is Away: adventure storytelling, visual novel storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, horror tension and open world exploration, while skipping visual pixel

97
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Hatoful Boyfriend
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeCasualAnime
Steam👍 94%· 7.6KIGDB75· 8OC72· 43
Year 2011Dev Mediatonic · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Like Emily is Away, it's known for visual novel storytelling, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: setting anime, while skipping visual pixel

Professor Layton and the Unwound Future
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativePixel Art2D
IGDB93· 5
Year 2008Dev LEVEL-5 · Nintendo of America

✓ If you enjoyed Emily is Away, expect visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design and visual 2d, while skipping deep simulation

95
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Night in the Woods
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeHorrorFantasyExploration
Steam👍 95%· 20KIGDB88· 12OC86· 76
Year 2017Dev Infinite Fall · FinjiOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Emily is Away: adventure storytelling, visual novel storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, horror tension and horror setting, while skipping deep simulation

95
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Steins;Gate 0
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeAnimeSci-FiFantasy
Steam👍 96%· 8.1KIGDB87· 11OC84· 43
Year 2015Dev 5pb. · PQubeOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with Emily is Away: visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with setting anime, setting scifi and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeCasualPixel ArtCozy
Steam👍 97%· 38KRAWG👍 89%· 441MC81IGDB84· 9OC84· 66
Year 2016Dev Wolfgame · Ysbryd GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Emily is Away, expect visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, cozy, relaxing feel and setting cyberpunk, while skipping free to play

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Emily is Away?
The closest game to Emily is Away is South Scrimshaw, Part One, scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. They share 5 gameplay attributes, including visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Emily is Away?
The three closest games to Emily is Away are: 1. South Scrimshaw, Part One (96/100, 5 shared attributes) 2. planetarian HD (95/100, 6 shared attributes) 3. Mission: It's Complicated (96/100, 6 shared attributes). All share Emily is Away's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 36 candidates across 8 dimensions.
Is planetarian HD similar to Emily is Away?
Yes, very much so — planetarian HD scores 95/100 similarity to Emily is Away. They share 6 attributes, including visual novel storytelling and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Simulation games are similar to Emily is Away?
The best Simulation games similar to Emily is Away are planetarian HD, Emily Is Away Too, NEKO-NIN exHeart +PLUS Saiha and NEKO-NIN exHeart +PLUS Nachi. All share the Simulation genre alongside other key Emily is Away attributes like visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Emily is Away calculated?
We compare Emily is Away against every game in our catalog using 8 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Emily is Away experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.