HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorExplorationFirst Person3D
Steam👍 92%· 11K
Year 2022Dev David SzymanskiOn PC · PS5 · Switch
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We filtered the 46 games similar to Ethel down to the 7 that fit the “Simulation” category. Iron Lung, MiSide and Five Nights at Freddy's 3 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ethel.
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The best simulation games like Ethel
7 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ethel. 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.
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person3D
Steam👍 98%· 138KRAWG👍 84%· 137
Year 2024Dev AIHASTO · IndieArkPlaytime ~5hOn PC
✓ Fits the psychological horror cluster, with horror tension, adventure storytelling and deep simulation
≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, cozy, relaxing feel and setting anime, while skipping linear, story-driven structure
Tips※This game contains intense scenes. It is not recommended for those with weak hearts. About the Game Every day, you will come to see me, help me with chores, cook for me, and buy me gifts.You are so nice! I love you!
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HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person
Steam👍 90%· 11KIGDB75· 1
Year 2015Dev ScottgamesOn PC
✓ Fits the psychological horror cluster, with horror tension, deep simulation and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping linear, story-driven structure
It predates Ethel by 9 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Tone77Setting74Visuals63
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person
Steam👍 94%· 26KIGDB70· 1
Year 2014Dev ScottgamesOn PC
✓ Both are psychological horror — sharing horror tension, puzzle design and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics and punishing difficulty, while skipping linear, story-driven structure
It predates Ethel by 10 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Tone76Setting74Visuals63
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person
Steam👍 94%· 58KIGDB72· 3
Year 2014Dev ScottgamesOn PC
✓ Same family of psychological horror: horror tension, deep simulation and puzzle design
≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, punishing difficulty and resource management, while skipping linear, story-driven structure
Where it drifts furthest from Ethel: progression.
It predates Ethel by 10 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Tone80Setting74Visuals63Progression0
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorCozy
Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB92· 3OC85· 17
Year 2016Dev Daniel Mullins GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac
✓ Same family of psychological horror: horror tension, puzzle design and deep simulation
≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, visual 2d and visual pixel, while skipping linear, story-driven structure
Where it drifts furthest from Ethel: visuals.
It predates Ethel by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Tone90Setting74Visuals0
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person
Steam👍 94%· 33K
Year 2017Dev ScottgamesOn PC
✓ Same family of psychological horror: horror tension, deep simulation and dark, oppressive atmosphere
≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, punishing difficulty and resource management, while skipping puzzle design
Where it drifts furthest from Ethel: progression.
Genre100Game mode100Tone79Setting74Visuals54Progression0