24 Narrative games like I Expect You To Die that you should try

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing deep simulation, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and turn-based strategy, while skipping puzzle design

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with deep simulation, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping puzzle design

✓ Like I Expect You To Die, it's known for adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, third-person shooting and horror tension, while skipping puzzle design

✓ Shared with I Expect You To Die: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping deep simulation

✓ Like I Expect You To Die, it's known for adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: racing gameplay, deep RPG systems and horror tension, while skipping puzzle design

✓ If you enjoyed I Expect You To Die, expect strong narrative focus, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics, while skipping puzzle design

✓ If you enjoyed I Expect You To Die, expect strong narrative focus, punishing difficulty and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and horror tension, while skipping puzzle design

✓ Like I Expect You To Die, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and vibe casual, while skipping deep simulation

✓ Shared with I Expect You To Die: adventure storytelling, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics, while skipping puzzle design

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping punishing difficulty

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, first-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping puzzle design

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: shooter, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping puzzle design

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing deep simulation, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, competitive edge and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping puzzle design

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with deep simulation, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, setting cyberpunk and setting scifi, while skipping puzzle design

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with deep simulation, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, precision platforming and sandbox world, while skipping adventure storytelling