13 Simulation games like Forager that you should try

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We filtered the 22 games similar to Forager down to the 13 that fit the “Simulation” category. Fallout Shelter, Satisfactory and Oxygen Not Included top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Forager.

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GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

The best simulation games like Forager

13 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Forager. Each one has been evaluated across 20 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.

#1Fallout Shelter

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GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloMultiplayerCasualSandbox WorldBase BuildingManagementCrafting2D

Steam👍 88%· 81KIGDB68· 9

Year 2015Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing deep simulation, deep RPG systems and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings post-apocalyptic world, setting scifi and free to play, while skipping puzzle design

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldSandbox WorldBase BuildingExplorationCraftingManagement

Steam👍 97%· 270KRAWG👍 89%· 355IGDB95· 2OC91· 26

Year 2024Dev Coffee Stain StudiosPlaytime ~12hOn PC

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing adventure storytelling, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, co op and visual first person, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#3Oxygen Not Included

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GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldBase BuildingManagementCraftingExploration2D

Steam👍 97%· 140KRAWG👍 85%· 379MC86

Year 2017Dev Klei EntertainmentPlaytime ~7hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing deep simulation, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, setting scifi and setting space, while skipping deep RPG systems

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloSandbox WorldExplorationCraftingBase BuildingManagement

Steam👍 83%· 26KRAWG👍 69%· 85IGDB84· 5OC80· 77

Year 2024Dev Ironwood Studio · Kepler InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, racing gameplay and roguelike runs, while skipping deep RPG systems

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldBase BuildingManagementCraftingExplorationIsometric2DPixel Art

Steam👍 98%· 229KRAWG👍 87%· 808MC83IGDB86· 2OC82· 14

Year 2020Dev Wube SoftwarePlaytime ~20hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of colony sims: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi and co op, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldBase BuildingManagementExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 80%· 28KIGDB74· 7OC77· 60

Year 2018Dev Haemimont Games · Paradox InteractiveOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the colony sims cluster, with deep simulation, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with setting space and setting scifi, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#7Jurassic World Evolution 2

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GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldManagementBase BuildingExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 90%· 46KIGDB72· 5OC79· 81

Year 2021Dev Frontier DevelopmentsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing deep simulation, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloCraftingBase BuildingManagement2D

Steam👍 94%· 97KRAWG👍 83%· 1.2KMC83OC85· 57

Year 2014Dev 11 Bit Studios · 11 bit studiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and stealth mechanics, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#9Black & White

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationIsometric

Year 2001Dev Lionhead Studios · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ Like Forager, it's known for puzzle design, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy and combat magic, while skipping survival mechanics

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#10The Guild II Renaissance

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GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCozySandbox WorldOpen WorldBase BuildingManagementExploration

Steam👍 83%· 4.0KRAWG👍 67%· 84MC56

Year 2010Dev Runeforge Games Studio · THQ NordicPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Like Forager, it's known for deep simulation, deep RPG systems and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, setting medieval and historical setting, while skipping survival mechanics

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#11Stacklands

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GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloCasualCozyFantasyManagementBase BuildingIsometric2D

Steam👍 96%· 29KRAWG👍 70%· 60

Year 2022Dev Sokpop CollectivePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing deep simulation, survival mechanics and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, roguelike runs and turn-based strategy, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#12Planet Zoo

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloMultiplayerCasualCozySandbox WorldOpen WorldManagementBase BuildingExploration

Steam👍 91%· 95KRAWG👍 82%· 135MC81OC81· 67

Year 2019Dev Frontier DevelopmentsPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Like Forager, it's known for deep simulation, sandbox freedom and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, while skipping survival mechanics

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#13Football Club Simulator - FCS #21

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GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCasualCozyOpen WorldManagement2DIsometric

Steam👍 65%· 286

Year 2016Dev The Football Club Simulator Company · FX InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Shared with Forager: deep simulation, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, sports simulation and strong narrative focus, while skipping survival mechanics

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