14 Simulation games like flOw that you should try

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We filtered the 40 games similar to flOw down to the 14 that fit the “Simulation” category. Deliver Us the Moon, The Guild 3 and Astroneer top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to flOw.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

The best simulation games like flOw

14 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to flOw. 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.

#1Deliver Us the Moon

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiSpace

Steam👍 88%· 9.2KIGDB78· 5OC74· 67

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

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, puzzle design and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMultiplayerCo-opIsometricCozy

Steam👍 61%· 7.9KRAWG👍 45%· 22

Year 2022Dev Purple Lamp Studios · THQ NordicPlaytime ~3hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, sandbox freedom and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping puzzle design

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

MultiplayerSoloCo-opNarrativeOpen World

Steam👍 92%· 138KIGDB81· 4OC75· 26

Year 2019Dev System Era SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, deep simulation and multiplayer gameplay

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

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#4Don't Starve Together

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

MultiplayerCo-opSoloIsometricOnline

Steam👍 95%· 531KRAWG👍 72%· 1.4KMC83

Year 2016Dev Klei EntertainmentPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, deep simulation and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping puzzle design

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#5Raft

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlineOpen World

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 multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMelee

Steam👍 74%· 47KOC64· 14

Year 2015Dev Beam Team GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping puzzle design

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#7Castaway Paradise - live among the animals

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloCo-opMultiplayerIsometricOnline

Steam👍 70%· 581

Year 2014Dev Stolen Couch GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom, while skipping puzzle design

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#8Staxel

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineCozy

Steam👍 79%· 4.8KRAWG👍 29%· 45IGDB56· 3OC58· 11

Year 2019Dev Plukit · Humble BundlePlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, sandbox freedom and adventure storytelling, while skipping puzzle design

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlineCasual

Steam👍 59%· 86KRAWG👍 31%· 73

Year 2018Dev Russian FishingPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, deep simulation and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, sports simulation and deep RPG systems, while skipping puzzle design

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloIsometricSci-Fi

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, while skipping puzzle design

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#11FTL: Faster Than Light

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloIsometricTacticalHardcoreProcedural

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

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty, while skipping puzzle design

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#12The Alters

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloIsometricNarrativeSci-FiThird 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 single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and setting scifi, while skipping puzzle design

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldPost-Apocalyptic

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 single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping puzzle design

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloCasualCozyNarrativeOpen World

Steam👍 81%· 491

Year 2015Dev Sean DavyPlaytime ~4hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping puzzle design

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