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We filtered the 47 games similar to Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2 down to the 12 that fit the “Simulation” category. Killer Frequency, Shoppy Mart: Steam Edition and Tea Party Simulator 2015 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2.

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The best simulation games like Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2. Each one has been evaluated across 7 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.

#1Killer FrequencyClosest overall match

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloHorrorFirst PersonNarrativeExploration

Steam👍 93%· 5.9KRAWG👍 92%· 22OC79· 29

Year 2023Dev Team17 DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS

✓ Both are action horror games — sharing horror tension, deep simulation and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and exploration and discovery, while skipping early access

The year is 1987, and as the clock strikes midnight in small-town Gallows Creek, USA, former big city radio DJ Forrest Nash is live on air in what will turn out to be the graveyard shift of a lifetime...

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2.

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#2Shoppy Mart: Steam Edition

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloHorrorCasualCozyNarrative

Steam👍 70%· 92

Year 2015Dev PezomiPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Same family of action horror games: horror tension, deep simulation and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and vibe casual, while skipping visual first person

Shoppy Mart: Steam Edition is the answer to the full grocery store cashier experience that many have dreamed about, and dozens asked for. Shoppy Mart puts you in the shoes of a grocery store cashier, where it is your job to scan items and stuff them into bags.

Where it drifts furthest from Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2.

It predates Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2 by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Tea Party Simulator 2015

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloHorrorMeleeNarrativeCasual

Steam👍 69%· 669RAWG👍 4%· 25

Year 2015Dev Power Up to MaximumPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the action horror games cluster, with horror tension, deep simulation and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping visual first person

Ever wanted to be a tea party extraordinaire? Well now you can. Brew the tea, pour the tea, serve the tea. Serve biscuits and cake. Try not to mess it up too bad, or your guest will get angry Find the hidden easter eggs You know...

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2.

It predates Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2 by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloHorrorFirst PersonMultiplayerMelee

Steam👍 95%· 118KRAWG👍 86%· 108OC83· 13

Year 2024Dev Mike Klubnika · CRITICAL REFLEXPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Linux

✓ Both are action horror games — sharing horror tension, deep simulation and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping early access

BUCKSHOT ROULETTE is a tabletop horror game that attempts to re-design the infamous game of Russian Roulette, replacing the traditional revolver with a proper 12-gauge pump-action shotgun.

Where it drifts furthest from Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2: game mode.

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#5Five Nights at Freddy's

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GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloHorrorFirst PersonDarkNarrative

Steam👍 94%· 58KIGDB72· 3

Year 2014Dev ScottgamesOn PC

✓ Like Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2, it's known for horror tension, deep simulation and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping early access

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2.

It predates Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2 by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Five Nights at Freddy's 2

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GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloHorrorFirst PersonDarkHardcore

Steam👍 94%· 26KIGDB70· 1

Year 2014Dev ScottgamesOn PC

✓ Shared with Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2: horror tension, puzzle design and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping early access

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2.

It predates Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2 by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloHorrorFirst PersonNarrativeCasual

Steam👍 94%· 35KIGDB83· 3OC90· 43

Year 2022Dev Crows Crows CrowsOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are action horror games — sharing horror tension, deep simulation and horror setting

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping puzzle design

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2.

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SoloHorrorCasualManagementPixel Art

Steam👍 96%· 90KRAWG👍 78%· 140

Year 2013Dev Orteil · PlaysaurusPlaytime ~52hOn PC · Android · Web

✓ Fits the action horror games cluster, with horror tension, deep simulation and horror setting

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, resource management and visual pixel, while skipping puzzle design

Cookie Clicker is an idle clicker game with a baking theme. Bake cookies by clicking on a giant cookie. Use the collected cookies to buy upgrades. Which will get you even more cookies, and more, and more... you get the idea!

Where it drifts furthest from Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2: visuals.

It predates Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2 by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloHorrorFirst PersonMultiplayerOpen World

Steam👍 83%· 35KRAWG👍 84%· 66

Year 2016Dev Forward Development · Forward Global GroupPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Both are action horror games — sharing horror tension, deep simulation and horror setting

≠ Where it differs: brings racing gameplay, survival mechanics and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

City Car Driving is a driving game that will help you to master the basic skills of car driving in different road conditions, immersing in an environment as close as possible to real.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2.

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#10Escape Dead Island

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloHorrorMultiplayerStealthMelee

Steam👍 62%· 1.7KRAWG👍 24%· 58MC52IGDB35· 5OC44· 20

Year 2014Dev Deep SilverPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of action horror games: horror tension, deep simulation and horror setting

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and action RPG combat, while skipping puzzle design

Escape Dead Island is a Survival-Mystery game set on the enigmatic island of Narapela after the events of the zombie outbreak of the original Dead Island. The story lets players unravel the origins of the zombie virus through the eyes of the would-be documentary journalist Cliff Calo.

Where it drifts furthest from Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2.

It predates Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2 by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloHorrorMultiplayerPvPMelee

Steam👍 48%· 234

Year 2016Dev GDNomadPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Fits the action horror games cluster, with horror tension, deep simulation and horror setting

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, battle royale tension and shooter, while skipping puzzle design

You've inherited a small house. The documents say that you will only have a right to own it once you manage to live there for at least few days. But you must not go outside at night and shouldn't open the cellar door. Is there a chance to meet the conditions? Only time will show!

Where it drifts furthest from Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2.

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#12Penko Park

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

HorrorCozyNarrativeRelaxingCasual

Steam👍 99%· 643OC78· 14

Year 2020Dev GhostbutterPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the action horror games cluster, with horror tension, deep simulation and horror setting

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping puzzle design

Penko Park is a game about exploring an abandoned wildlife park. Meet its mysterious inhabitants by taking photos and interacting with the world! ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏ ‎‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏ Snap magnificent shots and discover the creatures' most interesting poses.

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