13 Simulation games like Her Story that you should try

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We filtered the 27 games similar to Her Story down to the 13 that fit the “Simulation” category. Slay the Princess, Immortality and Emily Is Away Too top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Her Story.

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GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

The best simulation games like Her Story

13 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Her Story. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1Slay the Princess

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GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeHorrorFirst PersonTactical

Steam👍 97%· 32KOC90· 27

Year 2023Dev Black Tabby GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Like Her Story, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and horror tension

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical, while skipping vibe casual

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldHorrorExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 84%· 1.9KIGDB92· 3OC88· 73

Year 2022Dev Half MermaidOn Xbox · Android · PC

✓ Like Her Story, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and horror tension

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping vibe casual

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualHorrorPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 6.2KIGDB81· 2

Year 2017Dev Kyle SeeleyOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Her Story: deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems and visual pixel, while skipping puzzle design

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#4Venba

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GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualExplorationCrafting

Steam👍 92%· 3.5KIGDB87· 3OC81· 56

Year 2023Dev Visai GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ If you enjoyed Her Story, expect puzzle design, visual novel storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with crafting mechanics and visual 2d, while skipping horror tension

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloCasualNarrativeExplorationCozy

Steam👍 35%· 707

Year 2015Dev Sometimes YouPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Shared with Her Story: adventure storytelling, visual novel storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel and visual 2d, while skipping horror tension

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#6Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth

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GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrative2DThird Person

IGDB81· 2

Year 2009Dev CapcomOn Android · iOS

✓ Like Her Story, it's known for puzzle design, deep simulation and visual novel storytelling

≠ Stands apart with visual 2d and visual third person, while skipping horror tension

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#7Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies

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GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrative2D

IGDB80· 10

Year 2013Dev CapcomOn Android · iOS

✓ If you enjoyed Her Story, expect puzzle design, deep simulation and visual novel storytelling

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems and visual 2d, while skipping horror tension

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#8Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!

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GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualHorrorDark

Steam👍 97%· 31KIGDB83· 2OC87· 38

Year 2021Dev Team Salvato · Serenity ForgeOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Like Her Story, it's known for horror tension, visual novel storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping puzzle design

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualPixel ArtFree to Play

Steam👍 89%· 32K

Year 2015Dev Kyle SeeleyOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Like Her Story, it's known for deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings visual pixel and free to play, while skipping puzzle design

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualOpen WorldAnime

Steam👍 51%· 253

Year 2015Playtime ~4hOn PC

✓ Shared with Her Story: visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with setting anime, while skipping puzzle design

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeCasualAnime

Steam👍 94%· 7.6KIGDB75· 8OC72· 43

Year 2011Dev Mediatonic · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Like Her Story, it's known for visual novel storytelling, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: setting anime, while skipping puzzle design

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#12Katawa Shoujo

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrative

Year 2012Dev Four Leaf StudiosOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and strong narrative focus.

≠ Missing: puzzle design.

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#13Airport Simulator 2014

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GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationManagement

Steam👍 18%· 1.0K

Year 2013Dev United Independent EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Her Story, expect deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings resource management, visual 3d and visual third person, while skipping puzzle design

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